The aim of the Rainbow System is the safe supervision of students in water during periods of free swim and other water-based group activities.

The Rainbow System is an integral part of these guidelines and the safety management strategies that must be in place as the practical implementation of a school's WaterSafe Policy.

It overviews:

• leadership of experienced personnel;
• appropriate and sequential activities;
• allocating and colour coding students;
• recognising signs of distress;
• student responsibility; and 
• the need for a planned and practiced emergency system

For further information contact jan.taylor@watersafe.org.nz