Suzi de Gouveia, principal of St Teresa's School, said the decision was “shortsighted”.
The school is 1.1km from the pool, meaning students and staff can attend swimming lessons without transport costs.
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Roof trusses go up at Christchurch's long-awaited Metro Sports Facility.
“It’s a great resource. We can walk there and students can have lessons there and become safer in the water,” she said.
“We are backing the campaign and encouraging our parents to do so.”
She said it may not be possible for them to travel to Parakiore when it opens.
“If you have to add transport costs, schools have limited budgets. I don’t know what we will do.”