Start of Term 1- Mon 31 Jan, 2022

2022 Term Dates

SHP -Mon 17 January – Fri 21 January

Term 1 – Mon 31 January – Sat 9 April

SHP – Tues 19 April – Fri 22 April

Term 2 – Tues 26 April – Sat 25 June

SHP – Mon 4 July – Fri 8 July

Term 3 – Mon 11 July – Sat 17 September

SHP – Mon 27 September – Thurs 30 September

Term 4 – Mon 3 October – Sat 18 December 

Welcome back to our returning students and welcome to our new families.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a great break over the holidays.

We know that these holidays have provided some challenges with isolation for many of our families and our staff.

As with all businesses moving forward with Covid we will be doing our utmost to keep disruption to a minimum for our classes.

We all know how valuable learning to swim is in Australia, and how much the students benefit from early learning. 

We understand parents’ anxiety around children not wanting to get into the pool on the first one or two lessons but understand even just watching is still learning, observing class structure, activities and how other students react is all part of the process. We endeavour to make learning to swim fun and safe for all. 

10 Amazing Benefits of Swimming You Never Knew

Sarah Hansen

Swimming has been called the perfect exercise. After all, you can get all of the benefits of an aerobic workout without any damaging impact on joints, and it can be done by both the very old and the very young.

It is utilized by athletes to stay strong and keep fit when recovering from injury, and there is no fancy equipment needed—just you and the deep blue.

Swimming has many more benefits that those obvious advantages seen on the surface; its improvements to overall health go much deeper. So, let’s take a big breath, and dive into the 10 benefits of swimming:

1. Swimming improves muscle definition and strength.

Swimmers gain muscle strength throughout the entire body. Where runners see muscle build in their legs, swimmers utilize more muscle groups to move through the water. While the legs kick, the arms pull. As the back reaches and rotates, the stomach tightens to power the legs and stabilize the core, making swimming one of the best aerobic exercises to give you a total body workout. Just look at Michel Phelps’ fit physique if you need inspiration!

2. Swimming builds up bone mass.

For years, researchers scoffed at the idea that swimming affected bone mass. After all, only weight-bearing exercises were able to achieve this benefit, right? Not according to research published in the Journal of Applied Physiology. Because there are ethical reasons to avoid in-depth bone examination on humans, the study put rats into three groups: running, swimming, and a control group with no exercise stimulation. While running still showed the highest increase in BMD (Bone Mineral Density),[1] the swimming group also showed benefits over the control group in both BMD and femoral bone weight. While more studies are needed, these new findings show that previous research dismissing swimming’s bone benefits may need to be revisited.

3. Swimming helps you stay flexible

Swimming requires you to reach, stretch, twist, and pull your way through the water. Your ankles become fins and are stretched with each kick as you push off against the liquid pressure. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t still stretch on your own, but repetitive stretching found in your various strokes also helps with flexibility.

4. Swimming reduces inflammation.

While swimming’s cardiovascular benefits of strengthening the heart muscle are common knowledge, research also indicates aerobic activities,[2] such as swimming, reduce inflammation that leads to atherosclerosis[3] build-up in the heart.

5. Swimming holds its own for calories burned.

Everyone knows that swimming is a great way to burn calories, but most don’t realize it can be just as efficient as jumping on the treadmill. Depending on the stroke you choose and your intensity, swimming can burn equal or greater calories than running.

Additionally, you don’t have to worry about sweat in your eyes. For example: for 10 minutes of swimming you burn 60 calories with the breast stroke, 80 calories with the backstroke, 100 calories with freestyle, and an impressive 150 with the butterfly stroke.

For perspective, running a 10-minute mile burns around 100 calories. Therefore, a strong 30-min butterfly speed session can burn 150 more calories than running a 5K in the same time frame.

6. Swimming can improve exercise-induced asthma.

Nothing is as frustrating as trying to exercise and being unable to get your breath. Unlike working out in dry gym air or braving seasonal pollen counts, however, swimming allows you to breath moist air while you train. Not only does swimming help alleviate asthma symptoms, studies have shown that it can actually improve the overall condition of the lungs.

In a recent study, a group of children that completed a six-week swimming program saw improvements in symptom severity, snoring, mouth-breathing, and hospitalization and ER visits. These benefits were still noted a year after the swimming program ended. People who don’t have asthma benefit too as swimming increases overall lung-volume and teaches good breathing techniques.[4]

7. Swimming lowers stress and depression.

Love that natural endorphin kick? While many talk about a runner’s high, swimming can bring about all those feel-good emotions too.

In addition to the happy hormones, you also can feel a relaxation response similar to yoga. As I mentioned previously, swimming stretches your body constantly. Combine this with the deep rhythmic breathing, and you can experience a relaxation rush that’s very unique to the sport.

Our Team

Please be aware a change in university workloads for many of our teachers has meant some changes to rosters. We also welcome Jeremy to our staff team.

Monday – Aimee & Madi

Monday evening – Aimee, Lana & Madi

Tuesday – Jacqui & Sarah

Tuesday evening – Aimee, Will, Chelsea & Sarah 

Wednesday – Sarah & Will

Wednesday evening – Aimee, Lana & Sarah

Thursday – Sarah & Jacqui

Thursday evening – Aimee, Paige, Chelsea & Phoebe

Friday – Jacqui, Victoria & Phoebe

Friday evening – Kylie, Will, Monique & Phoebe

Saturday – Aimee, Paige, Lana, Monique & Phoebe

We will have teachers shadowing lessons as part of our teacher’s professional development. You may therefore have two teachers in some lessons as we each watch, learn and provide feedback to each other.

Please remember if your child is unwell, they should be excluded from any lessons until they are well again. 

Please notify us of any absences either by text to 0433 446 4030 or by email to kylie@swimlikeafish.com.au

This is part of our continuing commitment to ensuring we have quality and consistency in our teaching and that all lessons continue to be tailored to meet the needs of your child. 

We are confident that your child will enjoy all the programs and have continued success. Please speak to me if you have further questions.

Fee Payments

At the start of term before your child starts a class you will be invoiced, and payment will need to made before the attendance of their first class. Either by direct debit three days prior to your first class or by cash/cheque at the pool on the day of their first lesson for the term.

If your direct debit is within three days of your first class, please bring a copy of your receipt.

Unfortunately, your child will not be able to swim unless payment is made, or an arrangement is made with us prior to the start of term. 

Please see one of our reception staff to discuss any queries you may have. 

If you have not received an invoice or have received duplicates, please kindly inform us.

Direct Debit details – 

Account name: Swim Like A Fish

BSB 633-000 

Account no. 140351032.

Term 1 2022 – Class Payment Calculation

Term 1 has the following public holidays:

Labour Day – Monday 14th March

	Mon @ 9 wks	Tues- Sat @ 10 wks
1 child @ $21.00	$189	$210
2 Children with 2nd child discount	$360	$400
3 Children with 2nd & 3rd Child discounts	$513	$570
Water Familiarisation	na	$210
Swimming Squad	na	$210

Swim School Policies 

Just a reminder all our policies are now online or you can pick up a brochure at the pool.

Vaccination Status for Entry to our pool.

We are very proud to have a diversity of staff within our Centre. This also means we have staff who are immune compromised. As such for the Health and Safety of all our team, our Centre will be remaining a fully vaccinated only centre for 16+. This will be reviewed every six months.

Water Familiarisation Classes 

Tuesday 9.30am-10.00am & 6.00pm – 6.30pm,

Wednesday 9.30am-10.00am

Thursday 9.30am-10.00am

Friday 11:00am – 11:30am

Saturday 9.00am – 9.30am & 9.30am – 10.00am 

Where the Parents are in the Water with their children.

New Water Familiarisation starters commencing after the first week work out payment’s pro rata of $17.00 per class. There are no discounts for Water Familiarisation as this is already discounted.

Swimming Squad Classes

Wednesday 5.30pm-6.30pm 

There are no discounts for squad classes as these are already discounted.

Missed Classes

Missed classes will not to be deducted from the fees unless relating to serious injury/illness and must be discussed with Kylie first. Make up lessons are available for any missed class for any reason where class sizes permit during that term. Make-up classes are only available if 24 hours’ notice is received either by text, phone or email. Makeup classes are subject to availability and only within the term the classes were missed.

Filming and Photography

Please remember this is a child safe centre and for this reason filming and photography are not permitted. If you would like to take a picture of your child please request permission from the teacher and it should not include any other child or teacher without consent.

Cleaning and Safety

As we are all trying to do our part in keeping COVID safe we ask that participants and parents socially distance when inside and outside the centre. As we have limited seating available indoors we request that people arriving early wait outside where possible before class and leave as soon as possible after as to avoid congestion. Where government legislation requires please wear face masks indoors, sanitise and stay away if unwell.

We are doing our utmost to keep our centre clean and hygienic with single use equipment for each class and constant cleaning between classes.

Happy Swimming and keep safe near the water. 

If you have any queries please phone us on 

M: 0433 446 403 if you don’t catch us at the pool.

Many thanks, 

Swim Like A Fish Team

2020 Term Dates
Term 1: Tues 28 Jan – Sat 27 March
SHP Mon 6 April – Thurs 9 April
Term 2: Tues 14 April – Sat 28 Jun
SHP Mon 6 Jul – Fri 10 Jul
Term 3: Mon 13 July – Sat 19 Sept
SHP Mon 28 Sept – Fri 2 Oct
Term 4: Mon 5 Oct – Sat 19 Dec

Welcome back to our returning students and welcome to our new families.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a great break over the holidays.

Over the break I read a great article from Swim Australia about some of the reasons every child should learn to swim and it bought back so many fond memories from my own childhood.

Why your child should learn to swim in 2020

Knowing how to swim is an essential and potentially life-saving tool which is particularly important in Australia where we are lucky to be surrounded by some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. We hear a lot about the importance of water safety, but there are also dozens of other reasons why you should get your child to swimming lessons, stat.

Here are just a few:
It will improve general health and fitness
Do you remember coming home from the beach or pool as a kid and feeling so hungry you could eat ten dinners? Whether it’s learning water drills, swimming laps or playing pool games with the whole family, swimming burns a huge amount of energy. Burning energy is essential for maintaining a healthy weight, preventing childhood obesity and preventable diseases such as type 2 diabetes.
Swimming can also improve cardiovascular health, help develop strong joints and build muscle.

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Knowing how to swim opens up a whole world of sports – There are a lot of popular sports in Australia that require a minimum level of swimming competency for participation such as kayaking, surfing, and water-skiing. Not only does knowing how to swim give your child the opportunity to potentially compete in a range of popular sports, it also means they won’t be left out of school teams and events.

Swimming teaches dedication and endurance – Getting yourself from one side of the pool to the other means not giving up. Learning to swim requires dedication and motivation, and the positive outcomes of swimming will teach your child to persevere during the difficult times.

They’ll make friends – Swimming lessons often include kids from different schools which can help build your child’s social skills and ability to get along with kids they don’t know.

They’ll sleep better – Now there’s a bonus for the whole family! The massive amount of energy expended during swimming often leaves kids (and adults!) feeling exhausted. Add the sun exposure and release of endorphins during an intense swim session and what you’re looking at is a night of quality shut-eye! “

Water Safety

Danuta Kozaki and Clare Blumer, from the ABC wrote
“It is definitely the season of distractions — the knock at the door, the ringing phone, other children crying out for assistance; they are the things that take our attention away from backyard swimming pools.”

I think we should add the distraction of technology as a whole, at the beach, at the pool and at the river, wherever we are around water. We need to be watching at all times.
Please take care as we all enjoy our beaches, rivers and swimming pools.

Our Team

Please be aware a change in university workloads for many of our teachers has meant some changes to rosters.

Monday – Kylie
Monday evening – Aimee & Will
Tuesday – Sarah
Tuesday evening – Lana & Aimee
Wednesday – Sarah
Wednesday evening – Aimee & Emily
Thursday – Sarah
Thursday evening – Becky & Lana
Friday – Jacqui
Friday evening – Emily & Lana
Saturday – Aimee, Becky, Lana & Will

We will be running a number of teachers shadowing lessons as part of our teacher’s professional development. You may therefore have two teachers in some lessons as we each watch, learn and provide feedback to each other.

This is part of our continuing commitment to ensuring we have quality and consistency in our teaching and that all lessons continue to be tailored to meet the needs of your child.
We are confident that your child will enjoy all the programs and have continued success. Please speak to me if you have further questions.

Fee Payments

At the start of term before your child goes into class you will need to pay their fees. Either by direct debit three days prior to your first class or by cash/cheque at the pool on the day of their first lesson of the term.
If your direct debit is within three days of your first class, please bring a copy of your receipt.
Unfortunately, your child will not be able to swim unless payment is made, or an arrangement is made with us prior to the start of term.
Please see Kylie to discuss any concerns you may have.

Direct Debit details –
Account name: Swim Like A Fish
BSB 633-000
Account no. 140351032.

Term 1 2020 – Class Payment Calculation
Term 1 has public holidays:
Australia Day in lieu on Monday 27th January and Labour Day on Monday 9th March

1 child @ $19.50
Mon @ 7 weeks = $136.50 Tues – Sat @ 9 weeks = $175.50
2 Children with 2nd child discount
Mon @ 7 weeks = $259 Tues – Sat @ 9 weeks = $333
3 Children with 2nd & 3rd Child discounts
Mon @ 7 weeks = $367.50 Tues – Sat @ 9 weeks = $472.5
Water Familiarisation
Tues – Sat @ 9 weeks = $144
Swimming Squad
Wed @ 9 weeks = $175.50

Water Familiarisation Classes
Tuesday 9.30am-10.00am & 6.00pm – 6.30pm,
Wednesday 9.30am-10.00am
Thursday 10.00am-10.30am
Saturday 9.00am – 9.30am & 9.30am – 10.00am

Where the Parents are in the Water with their children.
New Water Familiarisation starters commencing after the first week work out payment’s pro rata of $16.00 per class. There are no discounts for Water Familiarisation as this is already discounted.

Swimming Squad Classes
Wednesday 5.30pm-6.30pm
There are no discounts for squad classes as these are already discounted.

Missed Classes
Missed classes are not to be deducted from the fees unless relating to serious injury/illness and must be discussed with Kylie first. Catch up lessons are available for any missed class for any reason where class sizes permit during that term. As I’m sure you understand we have to pay teachers each and every week once term classes are set.

Swim School Policies

Just a reminder all our policies are now online or you can pick up a brochure at the pool.

Finally as always as we have moved many students into after school classes, made various kinder changes and so forth – there have been many challenges.
Thank you to everyone for your patience and assistance.

If you have any queries please phone us on
M: 0433 446 403 if you don’t catch us at the pool.
Many thanks, Kylie

Start of Term 3 – Monday 15 July

2019 Term Dates

Term 3:

Mon 15 July – Sat 21 Sept

SHP Mon 30 Sept – Fri 4 Oct

Term 4: Mon 7 Oct – Sat 21 Dec

Welcome back to our returning students and welcome to our new families.I hope everyone had a great break over the holidays.

From Australian Swim Schools Association Swimming Family Newsletter Ripples …….

DON’T LET YOUR KIDS’ SWIMMING SKILLS DROWN DURING WINTER

It might be winter, and you might be rugged up … but facts are, it’s warmer in the water than out of it!!
But sadly, winter swimming is often less popular. However, for those passionate parents, keen to keep the kids kicking during this period, there are some big benefits:

1. Not only will your child be safer in and around water through your persistence, but the consistency will strengthen their skills, ability and confidence; and

2. Every swimming lesson dollar you spend, has even greater value! Why? In some places, due to the cooler season drop-off … – Attending kids may be offered more personalised time with their teacher;- As a result, children may progress more quickly due to the  increased teacher attention; and  – Winter swimming kids will most likely maintain their touch of the water, preparing them for spring and summer.

Rain, hail, sleet, snow or just a chilly day – now there’s never a reason to skip a swimming session this Winter!

SAFER steps for SAFER swimmers

You may have seen them, but do you know them – do you follow them?They’re called the SAFER ‘Layers of Protection’; they’re ASSA’s top-line effective water safety checklist, which we insist should be applied when children are in and around all aquatic environments, to help reduce the risk of drowning tragedies.
SAFER – it’s our acronym, and it’s also our aim … while accidents can and do happen, by ensuring you apply the LAYERS, you’re helping to reduce the risk.Remember the acronym, remember the Layers and help build a SAFER nation of swimmers.
Ross Gage – CEO Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA)

Swim School Policies

Just a reminder all our policies are now online or   you can pick up a brochure at the pool.

Our Team

We welcome Laura permanently to our team and  Will and Lana as new additions to our team this term.  Please be aware a change in university workloads and placements for many of our teachers has meant some changes to rosters.
Monday Kylie

Monday evening Becky & Emily

Tuesday Sarah

Tuesday evening Kylie/Will & Aimee

Wednesday Sarah

Wednesday evening Aimee/Lana & Becky

Thursday Sarah

Thursday evening Aimee/Will & Becky

Friday Aimee

Friday evening Emily & Laura

Saturday Aimee/Lana & Emily
We will be running a number of teachers shadowing lessons as part of our teacher’s professional development. You may therefore have two teachers in some lessons as we each watch, learn and provide feedback to each other.This is part of our continuing commitment to ensuring we have quality and consistency in our teaching and that all lessons continue to be tailored to meet the needs of your child.

 

Fee Payments

At the start of term before your child goes into class you will need to pay their fees. Either by direct debit three days prior to your first class or by cash/cheque at the pool on the day of their first lesson of the term.If your direct debit is within three days of your first class, please bring a copy of your receipt.Unfortunately your child will not be able to swim unless payment is made or an arrangement is made with us prior to the start of term.

Mon – Sat @ 10 weeks

1 child @ $19.50                                                    $195

2 Children with 2nd child discount                         $370

3 Children with 2nd & 3rd Child discounts             $525

Water Familiarisation                                             $160

Swimming Squad                                                  $195

Please see Kylie to discuss any concerns you may have.This term we have increased our fees slightly to cover the  increasing costs of utilities and wages.

Direct Debit details – Account name: Swim Like A Fish

BSB 633-000 Account no. 140351032.

Term 3  2019 – Class Payment Calculation

Term 3 has no public holidays.

Swimming Squad Classes

Wednesday 5.30pm-6.30pm

There are no discounts for squad classes as these are already discounted.

Water Familiarisation

Classes Tuesday 6.00pm – 6.30pm,

Wednesday 9.30am-10.00am

Thursday 10.30am-11.00am

Saturday 9.00am – 9.30am & 9.30am – 10.00am

Where the Parents are in the Water with their children. New Water Familiarisation starters commencing after the first week work out payments pro rata of $16.00 per class. There are no discounts for Water Familiarisation as this is already discounted.

Missed Classes

Missed classes are not to be deducted from the fees unless relating to serious injury/illness and must be discussed with Kylie first. Catch up lessons are available for any missed class for any reason where class sizes permit during that term. As I’m sure you understand we have to pay teachers each and every week once term classes are set.

If you have any queries please phone us on M: 0433 446 403 if you don’t catch us at the pool.

Many thanks

Kylie

2019 Term Dates
Term 2: Tues 23 April – Sat 29 Jun
SHP Mon 8 Jul – Fri 12 Jul
Term 3: Mon 15 July – Sat 21 Sept
SHP Mon 30 Sept – Fri 4 Oct
Term 4: Mon 7 Oct – Sat 21 Dec

Welcome back to our returning students and welcome to our new families.
I hope everyone had a great break over the holidays.

Our Team

We welcome Matt back to our team this term.
Please be aware a change in university workloads for many of our teachers has meant some changes to rosters.

Monday Kylie
Monday evening Aimee & Emily
Tuesday Sarah
Tuesday evening Kylie & Aimee
Wednesday Sarah
Wednesday evening Aimee & Becky
Thursday Sarah
Thursday evening Matt & Becky
Friday Emily
Friday evening Emily & Jess
Saturday Aimee, Jess & Emily

We will be running a number of teachers shadowing lessons as part of our teacher’s professional development. You may therefore have two teachers in some lessons as we each watch, learn and provide feedback to each other.
This is part of our continuing commitment to ensuring we have quality and consistency in our teaching and that all lessons continue to be tailored to meet the needs of your child.

Swimming Smarts

Between having fun and checking out the what’s happening around them, most people don’t think much about water safety — but they should. For people between the ages of 5 and 24, drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death.
It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Most water-related accidents can be avoided by knowing how to stay safe and following a few simple guidelines. Here are a few Swimming Smarts to think about.

“Buddy up!”
Always swim with a partner, every time — whether you’re swimming in a backyard pool or in a lake. Even experienced swimmers can become tired or get muscle cramps, which might make it difficult to get out of the water. When people swim together, they can help each other or go for help in case of an emergency.
Get skilled.
Speaking of emergencies, it’s good to be prepared. Learning some life-saving skills, such as CPR and rescue techniques, can help you save a life. A number of organizations offer free classes for both beginning and experienced swimmers and boaters.
Encourage your everyone to know their limits. Swimming can be a lot of fun — and you might want to stay in the water as long as possible. If you’re not a good swimmer or you’re just learning to swim, don’t go in water that’s so deep you can’t touch the bottom and don’t try to keep up with skilled swimmers. That can be hard, especially when your friends are challenging you — but it’s a pretty sure bet they’d rather have you safe and alive.
If you are a good swimmer, keep an eye on friends who aren’t as comfortable or as skilled as you are. If it seems like they (or you) are getting tired or a little uneasy, suggest that you take a break from swimming for a while.
As we get older we can also overestimate what we are capable of. You may have heard the current ads on radio about drowning now being one of the leading causes of death in males over 65.
Swim in safe areas only and always swim between the flags.
It’s a good idea to swim only in places that are supervised by a lifesavers. No one can anticipate changing ocean currents, rip currents, sudden storms, or other hidden dangers. In the event that something does go wrong, lifesavers are trained in rescue techniques.
Swimming in an open body of water (like a river, lake, or ocean) is different from swimming in a pool. You need more energy to handle the currents and other changing conditions in the open water.
If you do find yourself caught in a current, don’t panic and don’t fight the current. Try to swim parallel to the shore until you are able to get out of the current, which is usually a narrow channel of water. Gradually try to make your way back to shore as you do so. If you’re unable to swim away from the current, stay calm and float with the current. The current will usually slow down, then you can swim to shore.
Even a very good swimmer who tries to swim against a strong current will get worn out.
Some areas with extremely strong currents are off limits when it comes to swimming. Do your research so you know where not to swim, and pay attention to any warning signs posted in the area.

Fee Payments

At the start of term before your child goes into class you will need to pay their fees. Either by direct debit three days prior to your first class or by cash/cheque at the pool on the day of their first lesson of the term.
If your direct debit is within three days of your first class, please bring a copy of your receipt.
Unfortunately your child will not be able to swim unless payment is made or an arrangement is made with us prior to the start of term.
Please see Kylie to discuss any concerns you may have.

Direct Debit details –
Account name: Swim Like A Fish
BSB 633-000
Account no. 140351032.

Term 2 2019 – Class Payment Calculation

Term 2 has the following public holidays:
Easter Monday – Monday 22 April
Anzac Day – Thursday 25 April
Queen’s birthday – Monday 10 June

Mon @ 8 wks    Thurs @ 9 wks    Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat @ 10 wks
1 child @ $18.50                     $148                    $166.50                                  $185
2 Children with 2nd child discount $280             $315                                       $350
3 Children with 2nd & 3rd Child disc $396         $445.50                                   $495
Water Familiarisation                  na                    $135                                       $150
Swimming Squad                       na                    na                                           $185

Swimming Squad Classes
Wednesday 5.30pm-6.30pm
There are no discounts for squad classes as these are already discounted.
Water Familiarisation Classes
Tuesday 6.00pm – 6.30pm,
Wednesday 9.30am-10.00am
Thursday 10.30am-11.00am
Saturday 9.00am – 9.30am & 9.30am – 10.00am
Where the Parents are in the Water with their children. New Water Familiarisation starters commencing after the first week work out payments pro rata of $15.00 per class. There are no discounts for Water Familiarisation as this is already discounted.

Missed Classes

Missed classes are not to be deducted from the fees unless relating to serious injury/illness and must be discussed with Kylie first. Catch up lessons are available for any missed class for any reason where class sizes permit during that term. As I’m sure you understand we have to pay teachers each and every week once term classes are set.

Swim School Policies

Just a reminder all our policies are now online or you can pick up a brochure at the pool.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and assistance last term as we moved so many around to accommodate kinder and prep changes.
If you have any queries please phone us on
M: 0433 446 403 if you don’t catch us at the pool.
Many thanks, Kylie

 

Term 4: Mon 8 Oct – Sat 22 Dec

2019 Term Dates

SHP TBC
Term 1: Mon 28 Jan – Sat 6 April
SHP Mon 15 April – Thurs 18 April
Term 2: Tues 23 April – Sat 29 Jun
SHP Mon 8 Jul – Fri 12 Jul
Term 3: Mon 15 July – Sat 21 Sept
SHP Mon 30 Sept – Fri 4 Oct
Term 4: Mon 7 Oct – Sat 21 Dec

Welcome back to our returning students and welcome to our new families.
Thank you to everyone for spreading the good word about us, this term we are welcoming many new families into our classes due to word of mouth.

From ASSA’s Swimming Family Newsletter Ripples
Swim Study Shows Benefits

Thanks to the ‘Early Years Swimming Study’, we in Australia have officially known for several years, learning to swim from a young age and regularly, can help kids not only become safer and stronger, but smarter; the study found swimming can help children to develop physical, cognitive and social skills faster than those who do not have lessons.
However, now a report funded by Swim England, has revealed the unique benefits of water making it the perfect place for people of all ages to exercise – particularly those with long term health conditions; regular swimming also helps older people stay mentally and physically fit.
It’s also claimed, swimmers live longer – I’ll say that again – swimmers live longer; I might have to ramp up the laps!! It added that swimming can lower the risk of early death by 28 per cent, and lower the risk of death due to heart disease and stroke by 41 per cent.
One of the greatest elements of this study is that it shows, from grassroots to green pastures, swimming is the sport and hobby for all of us!
But more importantly, learning to swim from a young age can not only help children develop more quickly than those who aren’t exposed to swimming, but can make them safer in and around water; and who doesn’t want to reduce drowning deaths across the world?!
To read more look on the link: https://blogs.bmj.com/ bjsm/2017/06/23/major-new-study-health-benefits-swimming-released/
Ross Gage – CEO
Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA)

What are the Benefits of learning to Swim Several Strokes

• When you swim several strokes you use more muscles and your body gets a better workout.
• The risk of a swimming injury is decreased because you don’t always stress the body with the same movements and the musculature is more balanced.
• Your swimming fun is increased because your lessons are more varied when you can choose among strokes.
• The skills that you learn in one stroke can often be transferred to another swim stroke. For example, the balance skills that you learn for the freestyle are also needed in backstroke. Or the body undulation that you need for the butterfly stroke is also an asset while swimming breaststroke.
• Knowing several types of swimming strokes can also be a big advantage for those in triathlons. Obviously, if you know freestyle you will swim faster and tire less than if you only swim breaststroke during the event. Switching to breaststroke in turn can be interesting when you need orient yourself, as you have better visibility than when you are swimming front crawl. And if you know backstroke, you can roll on your back when you are tired and take a few strokes in that position to recover.

How Can Swimming Help With Maths?

By Professor Robyn Jorgensen
Head of Education – Equity and Pedagogy
University of Canberra.
Swimming teachers use a lot of mathematical language in their teaching. There is a lot of spatial language – about shapes, colours, positions – that helps young children learn many maths ideas.
In the Early Years swim project, I observed teachers using a very rich language of mathematics as they taught their lessons. Children were told to get various shapes or colours from under the water, as well sort objects.
While this seems like a simple idea, the language is really important as it primes students for the mathematics they will experience when they come to school. So, teachers talking about shapes and colours in particular help children to learn many of the pre-number ideas well ahead of their entry to school.

Our Team

Monday Kaitlin
Monday pm Kaitlin & Aimee
Tuesday Sarah
Tuesday pm Lauren/Emily & Bec
Wednesday Sarah
Wednesday pm Kaitlin & Aimee
Thursday Sarah
Thursday pm Lauren & Jess
Friday Lauren
Friday pm Lauren & Bec
Saturday Aimee, Jess & Bec
We will be running a number of shadowing lessons as part of our teacher’s professional development. You may therefore have two teachers in some lessons as we each watch and learn plus provide feedback to each other.
This is part of our continuing commitment to ensuring we have quality and consistency in our teaching and that all lessons continue to be tailored to meet the needs of your child.
We are confident that your child will enjoy all the programs and have continued success. Please speak to me if you have further questions.

Fee Payments

At the start of term before your child goes into class you will need to pay their fees. Either by direct debit three days prior to your first class or by cash/cheque at the pool on the day of their first lesson of the term.
If your direct debit is within three days of your first class, please bring a copy of your receipt.
Unfortunately your child will not be able to swim unless payment is made or an arrangement is made with us prior to the start of term.

Direct Debit details –
Account name: Swim Like A Fish
BSB 633-000
Account no. 140351032.

Term 4 2018 – Class Payment Calculation

Tues @ 10 weeks            Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat @ 11 weeks
1 child @ $18.50                                     $185                             $203.50
2 Children with 2nd child discount          $350                             $385
3 Children with 2nd & 3rd Child discounts $495                         $544.50
Water Familiarisation                              $150                             $165
Swimming Squad                                    $185                             $203.50

Water Familiarisation Classes

Tuesday 6.00pm – 6.30pm,
Wednesday 9.30am-10.00am
Thursday 9.30am-10.00am
Saturday 9.00am – 9.30am & 9.30am – 10.00am
Where the Parents are in the Water with their children.
New Water Familiarisation starters commencing after the first week work out payments pro rata of $15.00 per class. There are no discounts for Water Familiarisation as this is already discounted.

Swimming Squad Classes

Wednesday 5.30pm-6.30pm
Term 4 fees are $203.50
There are no discounts for squad classes as these are already discounted.

Missed Classes

Missed classes are not to be deducted from the fees unless relating to serious injury/illness and must be discussed with Kylie first – catch up lessons are available for any missed class for any reason where class sizes permit. As I’m sure you understand we have to pay teachers each
and every week once term classes are set.

Swim School Policies
Just a reminder all our policies are now online or you can pick up a brochure at the pool.

If you have any queries please phone us on
M: 0433 446 403 if you don’t catch us at the pool.
Many thanks,
Kylie

 

 

 

 

2018 Term Dates
Term 3: Mon 16 July – Sat 22 Sept
SHP T3 Mon 1 Oct – Fri 5 Oct
Term 4: Mon 8 Oct – Sat 22 Dec

Welcome back to our returning students and welcome to our new families.
I hope everyone had a great break over the holidays.

From ASSA’s Swimming Family Newsletter Ripples

DON’T LET YOUR KIDS’ SWIMMING SKILLS DROWN DURING WINTER

It might be winter, and you might be rugged up … but facts are, it’s warmer in the water than out of it!!

And good news, ASSA member Swim Schools are located around the country, heating learn-to-swim pools to a nice, warm, and comfortable temperature!

But sadly, winter swimming is often less popular.
However, for those passionate parents, keen to keep the kids kicking during this period, there are some big benefits:

1. Not only will your child be safer in and around water through your persistence, but the
consistency will strengthen their skills, ability and confidence; and

2. Every swimming lesson dollar you spend, has even greater value! Why? In some places, due to the cooler season drop-off …
– Attending kids may be offered more personalised time with their teacher;
– As a result, children may progress more quickly due to the  increased teacher attention; and
– Winter swimming kids will most likely maintain their touch of the water, preparing them for spring and summer.

Rain, hail, sleet, snow or just a chilly day – now there’s never a reason to skip a swimming session this Winter!

SAFER steps for SAFER swimmers

You may have seen them, but do you know them – do you follow them?

They’re called the SAFER ‘Layers of Protection’; they’re ASSA’s top-line effective water safety checklist, which we insist should be applied when children are in and around all aquatic environments, to help reduce the risk of drowning tragedies.

SAFER – it’s our acronym, and it’s also our aim … while accidents can and do happen, by ensuring you apply the LAYERS, you’re helping to reduce the risk.
Remember the acronym, remember the Layers and help build a SAFER nation of swimmers.
Ross Gage – CEO Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA)

Our Team

At the end of last term we farewelled Matt. A huge thank you, we have greatly appreciated Matt’s dedication, enthusiasm knowledge and commitment.
With all of this, we have had some changes to rosters plus a change in university scheduling for many of our teachers has also contributed.

Monday   Kaitlin
Monday evening  Kaitlin & Aimee
Tuesday   Lauren
Tuesday evening  Lauren & Bec
Wednesday  Sarah
Wednesday evening Kaitlin & Aimee
Thursday   Sarah
Thursday evening Lauren & Jess
Friday   Lauren
Friday evening  Lauren & Bec
Saturday  Aimee, Jess & Bec
Swim School Policies
Just a reminder all our policies are now online or you can pick up a brochure at the pool.

Fee Payments

At the start of term before your child goes into class you will need to pay their fees. Either by direct debit three days prior to your first class or by cash/cheque at the pool on the day of their first lesson of the term.
If your direct debit is within three days of your first class, please bring a copy of your receipt.
Unfortunately your child will not be able to swim unless payment is made or an arrangement is made with us prior to the start of term.
Please see Kylie to discuss any concerns you may have.
Direct Debit details –
Account name: Swim Like A Fish
BSB 633-000
Account no. 140351032.

Sibling Discount
Second and third child discounts apply where you have 2 or more children in classes (not water familiarisation or squad as they are already discounted).
They are calculated at $18.50(1st Child), $16.50(2nd Child) and $14.50(3rd Child) per class pro-rata of how many weeks there are in the term, taking into account any public holidays that occur. ($14.50 per class for each child beyond 3)

Water Familiarisation Classes
Tuesday 9.30am – 10.00am &
6.00pm – 6.30pm,
Wednesday 9.30am-10.00am
Thursday 9.30am-10.00am
Saturday 9.00am – 9.30am, 9.30am – 10.00am & 1.00pm-1.30pm

Where the Parents are in the Water with their children.
New Water Familiarisation starters commencing after the first week work out payments pro rata of $15.00 per class. There are no discounts for Water Familiarisation as this is already discounted.

Swimming Squad Classes
Wednesday 5.30pm-6.30pm
Term 3 fees are $185
There are no discounts for squad classes as these are already discounted.

Term 3  2017 – Class Payment Calculation

Term 3 is a standard 10 week term
1 child @ $18.50 – $185
2 Children with 2nd child discount $350
3 Children with 2nd & 3rd Child discounts $495
Water Familiarisation $150
Swimming Squad $185

Missed Classes
Missed classes are not to be deducted from the fees. Make up lessons are available for any missed class for any reason where class sizes permit. As I’m sure you understand we have to pay teachers each and every week once term classes are set.

If you have any queries please phone us on
M: 0433 446 403 if you don’t catch us at the pool.
Many thanks, Kylie

 

2018 Term Dates
SHP                    Mon 9 April – Fri 13 April
Term 2:              Mon 16 April –  Sat 30 Jun
SHP                    Mon 2 Jul – Fri 6 Jul
Term 3:              Mon 16 July – Sat 22 Sept
SHP                    Mon 1 Oct – Fri 5 Oct
Term 4:              Mon 8 Oct – Sat 22 Dec

Welcome back to our returning students and welcome to our new families.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter and a great break over the holidays.

Our Team

At the end of last term we farewelled two of our long serving teachers – Emma and Mikki. Both have made a huge contribution to the life of our school and I value enormously their contributions. Thank you to you both, I have greatly appreciated your dedication, enthusiasm knowledge and commitment.
This term we welcome to our team Becky.
With all of this, we have had some changes to rosters plus a change in university workloads for many of our teachers has also contributed.

Monday   Lauren
Monday evening  Matt & Aimee
Tuesday   Sarah
Tuesday evening  Lauren & Bec
Wednesday  Sarah
Wednesday evening Kaitlin & Aimee
Thursday   Sarah
Thursday evening Lauren & Jess
Friday   Lauren
Friday evening  Lauren & Bec
Saturday  Aimee, Jess & Kaitlin

We will be running a number of shadowing lessons as part of our teacher’s professional development. You may therefore have two teachers in some lessons as we each watch and learn plus provide feedback to each other.
This is part of our continuing commitment to ensuring we have quality and consistency in our teaching and that all lessons continue to be tailored to meet the needs of your child.
We are confident that your child will enjoy all the programs and have continued success. Please speak to me if you have further questions.

Fee Payments

At the start of term before your child goes into class you will need to pay their fees. Either by direct debit three days prior to your first class or by cash/cheque at the pool on the day of their first lesson of the term.
If your direct debit is within three days of your first class, please bring a copy of your receipt.
Unfortunately your child will not be able to swim unless payment is made or an arrangement is made with us prior to the start of term.
Please see Kylie to discuss any concerns you may have.

Direct Debit details –
Account name: Swim Like A Fish
BSB 633-000
Account no. 140351032

Term 2  2018 – Class Payment Calculation

Mon & Wed @ 10 wks    Tues, Thurs – Sat @ 11 wks

1 child @ $18.50                                     $185                                         $203.50
2 Children with 2nd child discount          $350                                          $385
3 Children with 2nd & 3rd Child disc       $495                                          $544.50
Water Familiarisation                              $150                                          $165
Swimming Squad                                    $185                                          n/a

Term 2 has two public holiday –, Anzac Day on Wednesday 25 April and Queens Birthday on Monday 11 June.

Sibling Discount

Second and third child discounts apply where you have 2 or more children in classes (not water familiarisation or squad as they are already discounted).
They are calculated at $18.50(1st Child), $16.50(2nd Child) and $14.50(3rd Child) per class pro-rata of how many weeks there are in the term, taking into account any public holidays that occur. ($14.50 per class for each child beyond 3)

Water Familiarisation Classes

Tuesday 9.30am – 10.00am &
6.00pm – 6.30pm,
Wednesday 9.30am-10.00am
Thursday 9.30am-10.00am
Saturday 9.00am – 9.30am, 9.30am – 10.00am
Where the Parents are in the Water with their children.
New Water Familiarisation starters commencing after the first week work out payments pro rata of $15.00 per class. There are no discounts for Water Familiarisation as this is already discounted.

Swimming Squad Classes

Wednesday 5.30pm-6.30pm
Term 2 fees are $185
There are no discounts for squad classes as these are already discounted.

Missed Classes

Missed classes are not to be deducted from the fees. Make up lessons are available for any missed class for any reason where class sizes permit. As I’m sure you understand we have to pay teachers each and every week once term classes are set.

Swim School Policies

Just a reminder all our policies are now online or   you can pick up a brochure at the pool.

If you have any queries please phone us on M: 0433 446 403 if you don’t catch us at the pool.
Many thanks, Kylie

 

2018 Term Dates

Term 1: Mon 29 Jan – Thurs 29 Mar
SHP Mon 9 April – Fri 13 April

Term 2: Mon 16 April – Sat 30 Jun
SHP Mon 9 Jul – Fri 13 Jul

Term 3: Mon 16 July – Sat 22 Sept
SHP Mon 1 Oct – Fri 5 Oct

Term 4: Mon 8 Oct – Sat 22 Dec

Welcome back to our returning students and welcome to our new families.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a great break over the holidays.

Over the break I read a great article from Swim Australia about some of the reasons every child should learn to swim (see below) and it bought back so any fond memories from my own childhood.

Why your child should learn to swim in 2018

Knowing how to swim is an essential and potentially life-saving tool which is particularly important in Australia where we are lucky to be surrounded by some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. We hear a lot about the importance water safety, but there are also dozens of other reasons why you should get your child to swimming lessons, stat. Here are just a few.

It will improve general health and fitness

Do you remember coming home from the beach or pool as a kid and feeling so hungry you could eat ten dinners? Whether it’s learning water drills, swimming laps or playing pool games with the whole family, swimming burns a huge amount of energy. Burning energy is essential for maintaining a healthy weight, preventing childhood obesity and preventable diseases such as type 2 diabetes.
Swimming can also improve cardiovascular health, help develop strong joints and build muscle.

Knowing how to swim opens up a whole new world of sports

There are a lot of popular sports in Australia that require a minimum level of swimming competency for participation such as kayaking, surfing, and water-skiing. Not only does knowing how to swim give your child the opportunity to become good at and potentially compete in a range of popular sports, it also means they won’t be left out of school teams and events.

Swimming teaches dedication and endurance

Getting yourself from one side of the pool to the other means not giving up. Learning to swim requires dedication and motivation, and the positive outcomes of swimming will teach your child to persevere during the difficult times.

They’ll make friends

Swimming lesson groups often include kids from different schools, meaning they can help build your child’s social skills and ability to get along with kids they don’t know.

They’ll sleep better

Now there’s a bonus for the whole family! The massive amount of energy expended during swimming often leaves kids (and adults!) feeling exhausted. Add the sun exposure and release of endorphins during an intense swim session and what you’re looking at is a night of quality shut-eye! ”

Water Safety

Over the holidays it has again been bought home to me, how quickly and easily we can get out of our depth and into all sorts of trouble and drown.
We have seen a horrifying increase in the number of drowning’s.
Danuta Kozaki and Clare Blumer, from the ABC wrote
“It is definitely the season of distractions — the knock at the door, the ringing phone, other children crying out for assistance; they are the things that take our attention away from backyard swimming pools.”
I think we should add the distraction of technology as a whole, at the beach, at the pool and at the river, wherever we are around water. We need to be watching at all times.
Please take care as we all enjoy the beaches, rivers and swimming pools.

Link to Royal Life Saving 2016/2017 Drowning report
https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/facts-and-figures/research-and-reports/drowning-reports

Our Team

We welcome Jess and Bec to our team this year.
Please be aware a change in university workloads for many of our teachers has meant some changes to rosters.

Monday Emma
Monday evening Mikki & Matt
Tuesday Sarah
Tuesday evening Aimee, Lauren & Bec
Wednesday Sarah
Wednesday evening Mikki & Kaitlin
Thursday Sarah
Thursday evening Lauren & Jess
Friday Lauren
Friday evening Lauren, Bec
Saturday Caitlin, Jess & Kaitlin

We will be running a number of shadowing lessons as part of our teacher’s professional development. You may therefore have two teachers in some lessons as we each watch and learn plus provide feedback to each other.
This is part of our continuing commitment to ensuring we have quality and consistency in our teaching and that all lessons continue to be tailored to meet the needs of your child.
We are confident that your child will enjoy all the programs and have continued success. Please speak to me if you have further questions.

Fee Payments

At the start of term before your child goes into class you will need to pay their fees. Either by direct debit three days prior to your first class or by cash/cheque at the pool on the day of their first lesson of the term.
If your direct debit is within three days of your first class, please bring a copy of your receipt.
Unfortunately your child will not be able to swim unless payment is made or an arrangement is made with us prior to the start of term.
Please see Kylie to discuss any concerns you may have.
Direct Debit details –
Account name: Swim Like A Fish
BSB 633-000
Account no. 140351032.

Term 1 2018 – Class Payment Calculation
Term 1 has public holidays:
Labour Day on Monday 13th March, and Good Friday 30th March and Easter Saturday 31st March

Tues, Wed, Thur,@ 9 weeks         Mon, Fri, Sat @ 8 weeks
1 child @ $18.50                                     $166.50                                        $148
2 Children with 2nd child discount          $315                                             $280
3 Children with 2nd & 3rd Child discounts $445.50                                     $396
Water Familiarisation                              $135                                              $120
Swimming Squad                                    $166.50                                          na

Water Familiarisation Classes
Tuesday 9.30am – 10.00am &
6.00pm – 6.30pm,
Wednesday 9.30am-10.00am
Thursday 9.30am-10.00am
Saturday 9.00am – 9.30am & 9.30am – 10.00am
Where the Parents are in the Water with their children.
New Water Familiarisation starters commencing after the first week work out payments pro rata of $15.00 per class. There are no discounts for Water Familiarisation as this is already discounted.

Swimming Squad Classes
Wednesday 5.00pm-6.00pm
Term 3 fees are $198.50
There are no discounts for squad classes as these are already discounted.

Missed Classes
Missed classes are not to be deducted from the fees unless relating to serious injury/illness and must be discussed with Kylie first – catch up lessons are available for any missed class for any reason where class sizes permit. As I’m sure you understand we have to pay teachers each
and every week once term classes are set.

Swim School Policies
Just a reminder all our policies are now online or you can pick up a brochure at the pool.

Finally as always as we have moved many students into after school classes, made various kinder changes and so forth – there have been many challenges.
Thank you to everyone for your patience and assistance, no doubt our start of year will still provide lots more.

If you have any queries please phone us on M: 0433 446 403 if you don’t catch us at the pool.
Many thanks, Kylie

2017 Term Dates

SHP      Mon 2 Oct – Fri 6 Oct
Term 4: Mon 9 Oct – Sat 23 Dec

2018 Term Dates

SHP      TBC
Term 1: Mon 30 Jan – Thurs 29 Mar
SHP      Mon 9 April – Fri 13 April
Term 2: Mon 16 April – Sat 30 Jun
SHP      Mon 9 Jul – Fri 13 Jul
Term 3: Mon 16 July – Sat 22 Sept
SHP      Mon 1 Oct – Fri 5 Oct

Welcome back to our returning students and welcome to our new families.

Thank you to everyone for spreading the good word about us, this term we are welcoming many new families into our classes due to word of mouth.

From ASSA’s Swimming Family Newsletter Ripples – Issue 3 Sept 2017

Swim Study Shows Benefits

Thanks to the ‘Early Years Swimming Study’, we in Australia have officially known for several years, learning to swim from a young age and regularly, can help kids not only become safer and stronger, but smarter; the study found swimming can help children to develop physical, cognitive and social skills faster than those who do not have lessons.
However, now a report funded by Swim England, has revealed the unique benefits of water making it the perfect place for people of all ages to exercise – particularly those with long term health conditions; regular swimming also helps older people stay mentally and physically fit.
It’s also claimed, swimmers live longer – I’ll say that again – swimmers live longer; I might have to ramp up the laps!! It added that swimming can lower the risk of early death by 28 per cent, and lower the risk of death due to heart disease and stroke by 41 per cent.

One of the greatest elements of this study is that it shows, from grassroots to green pastures, swimming is the sport and hobby for all of us!
But more importantly, learning to swim from a young age can not only help children develop more quickly than those who aren’t exposed to swimming, but can make them safer in and around water; and who doesn’t want to reduce drowning deaths across the world?!
To read more look on the link: https://blogs.bmj.com/ bjsm/2017/06/23/major-new-study-health-benefits-swimming-released/

Ross Gage – CEO
Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA)

What are the Benefits of learning to Swim Several Strokes

• When you swim several strokes you use more muscles and your body gets a better workout.
• The risk of a swimming injury is decreased because you don’t always stress the body with the same movements and the musculature is more balanced.
• Your swimming fun is increased because your lessons are more varied when you can choose among strokes.
• The skills that you learn in one stroke can often be transferred to another swim stroke. For example, the balance skills that you learn for the freestyle are also needed in backstroke. Or the body undulation that you need for the butterfly stroke is also an asset while swimming breaststroke.
• Knowing several types of swimming strokes can also be a big advantage for those in triathlons. Obviously, if you know freestyle you will swim faster and tire less than if you only swim breaststroke during the event. Switching to breaststroke in turn can be interesting when you need orient yourself, as you have better visibility than when you are swimming front crawl. And if you know backstroke, you can roll on your back when you are tired and take a few strokes in that position to recover.

How Can Swimming Help With Maths?

By Professor Robyn Jorgensen
Head of Education – Equity and Pedagogy
University of Canberra.
Swimming teachers use a lot of mathematical language in their teaching. There is a lot of spatial language – about shapes, colours, positions – that helps young children learn many maths ideas.

In the Early Years swim project, I observed teachers using a very rich language of mathematics as they taught their lessons. Children were told to get various shapes or colours from under the water, as well sort objects.
While this seems like a simple idea, the language is really important as it primes students for the mathematics they will experience when they come to school. So, teachers talking about shapes and colours in particular help children to learn many of the pre-number ideas well ahead of their entry to school.

Our Team

We farewell Ash as a weekly teacher at the end of this term, her enthusiasm, dedication and commitment has been greatly appreciated by staff and students and we wish her every success in the future. She will be around to fill in every now and then.

Monday Emma
Monday evening Matt & Mikki
Tuesday Sarah
Tuesday evening Lauren & Mikki
Wednesday Sarah
Wednesday evening Kaitlin & Lauren
Thursday Sarah
Thursday evening Lauren & Emma
Friday Emma
Friday evening Lauren & Mikki
Saturday Caitlin, Lauren & Kaitlin

Swim School Policies

Just a reminder all our policies are now online or you can pick up a brochure at the pool.

Fee Payments

At the start of term before your child goes into class you will need to pay their fees. Either by direct debit three days prior to your first class or by cash/cheque at the pool on the day of their first lesson of the term.
If your direct debit is within three days of your first class, please bring a copy of your receipt.
Unfortunately your child will not be able to swim unless payment is made or an arrangement is made with us prior to the start of term.

Direct Debit details –
Account name: Swim Like A Fish
BSB 633-000
Account no. 140351032.

Please see Kylie to discuss any concerns you may have.

Water Familiarisation Classes

Tuesday 9.30am – 10.00am &
6.00pm – 6.30pm,
Wednesday 9.30am-10.00am
Thursday 9.30am-10.00am
Saturday 9.00am – 9.30am & 9.30am – 10.00am

Where the Parents are in the Water with their children.
New Water Familiarisation starters commencing after the first week work out payments pro rata of $15.00 per class. There are no discounts for Water Familiarisation as this is already discounted.

Swimming Squad Classes

Wednesday 5.00pm-6.00pm
Term 4 fees are $203.50
There are no discounts for squad classes as these are already discounted.

Missed Classes

Missed classes are not to be deducted from the fees unless relating to serious injury/illness and must be discussed with Kylie first – catch up lessons are available for any missed class for any reason where class sizes permit. As I’m sure you understand we have to pay teachers each
and every week once term classes are set.

Term 4 2017 – Class Payment Calculation

Tues @ 10 weeks              Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat @ 11 weeks
1 child @ $18.50                               $185                         $203.50
2 Children with 2nd child discount    $350                         $385
3 Children with 2nd & 3rd Child        $495                         $544.50
Water Familiarisation                        $150                         $165
Swimming Squad                              $185                        $203.50

If you have any queries please phone us on
M: 0433 446 403 if you don’t catch us at the pool.
Many thanks,
Kylie

2017 term dates
SHP:
Mon 10 Jul – Fri 14 Jul

Term 3:
Mon 17 Jul – Sat 23 Sept
SHP;
Mon 2 Oct – Fri 6 Oct

Term 4:
Mon 9 Oct – Sat 23 Dec

Welcome back to our returning students and welcome to our new families.

I hope everyone had a great break over the holidays.

From ASSA’s Swimming Family Newsletter Issue 2 June 2017 Ripples

While the country melted in our baking spring/summer heat, aquatic spaces turned to packed wonderlands across the country, in an attempt for many Aussies to escape the sunny onslaught. But unlike other seasons, this one came at a cost to so many more families … In the six weeks between December 1 to January 15, there were reportedly 57 drowning fatalities in Australia — 78 per cent of the victims aged under four; that’s twice the usual number.

Nearly every day it seemed the news bulletins included a drowning tragedy. On social media, toddler videos scaling pool fences became a regular viral thread, and countless reports of other aquatic accidents where medical care was sought, was just horrifying.

As ASSA CEO, it’s evident more than ever, Australians understand the importance of regular swimming lessons; and we applaud that active response. However sadly, we feel some parents may rely on swim skills alone when it comes to water safety.

While it’s a vital LAYER of Protection, it’s only one layer. Constant adult supervision, having secure fences and gates, and an emergency plan in place – in addition to swimming lessons – will all help in creating a safer swimming environment. However, while the peak swimming season is now over, there are many weeks ahead of swimming opportunities, which ill-managed, could further impact the safety of your family.

ASSA urge adults to: remain alert and attentive  to any swimming children – DO NOT be distracted by smartphones or tablets; continually check the integrity of pool fences and gates, and; ensure furniture near pool barriers, are removed.
Another safety priority is the continuation of year-round swimming lessons. ASSA congratulates parents for making this invaluable commitment; an investment towards a lifetime of safer aquatic activity and enjoyment.

SAFER steps for SAFER swimmers

You may have seen them, but do you know them – do you follow them?

They’re called the SAFER ‘Layers of Protection’; they’re ASSA’s top-line effective water safety checklist, which we insist should be applied when children are in and around all aquatic environments, to help reduce the risk of drowning tragedies.

SAFER – it’s our acronym, and it’s also our aim … while accidents can and do happen, by ensuring you apply the LAYERS, you’re helping to reduce the risk.
Remember the acronym, remember the Layers and help build a SAFER nation of swimmers.
DON’T LET YOUR KIDS’ SWIMMING SKILLS DROWN DURING WINTER

It might be winter, and you might be rugged up … but facts are, it’s warmer in the water than out of it!!

And good news, ASSA member Swim Schools are located around the country, heating learn-to-swim pools to a nice, warm, and comfortable temperature!

But sadly, winter swimming is often less popular.
However, for those passionate parents, keen to keep the kids kicking during this period, there are some big benefits:

1. Not only will your child be safer in and around water through your persistence, but the consistency will strengthen their skills, ability and confidence; and

2. Every swimming lesson dollar you spend, has even greater value! Why? In some places, due to the cooler season drop-off …
– Attending kids may be offered more personalised time with their teacher;
– As a result, children may progress more quickly due to the  increased teacher attention; and
– Winter swimming kids will most likely maintain their touch of the water, preparing them for spring and summer.

Rain, hail, sleet, snow or just a chilly day – now there’s never a reason to skip a swimming session this Winter!

Ross Gage – CEO Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA)

Our Team

Please be aware a change in university workloads for many of our teachers has meant some changes to rosters.

Monday                  Emma
Monday evening    Mikki & Ash
Tuesday                 Sarah
Tuesday evening   Lauren & Mikki
Wednesday           Sarah
Wednesday evening Kaitlin & Ash
Thursday               Sarah
Thursday evening  Matt, Lauren & Emma
Friday                     Emma
Friday evening       Lauren & Mikki
Saturday  Caitlin,   Mikki, Lauren & Kaitlin

We will be running a number of shadowing lessons as part of our teacher’s professional development. You may therefore have two teachers in some lessons as we each watch and learn plus provide feedback to each other.

This is part of our continuing commitment to ensuring we have quality and consistency in our teaching and that all lessons continue to be tailored to meet the needs of your child.
We are confident that your child will enjoy all the programs and have continued success. Please speak to me if you have further questions.

Swim School Policies
Just a reminder all our policies are now online or   you can pick up a brochure at the pool.

 

Fee Payments

Our fees have risen 50cents per lesson to allow for increasing utilities costs.

At the start of term before your child goes into class you will need to pay their fees. Either by direct debit three days prior to your first class or by cash/cheque at the pool on the day of their first lesson of the term.
If your direct debit is within three days of your first class, please bring a copy of your receipt.
Unfortunately your child will not be able to swim unless payment is made or an arrangement is made with us prior to the start of term.
Please see Kylie to discuss any concerns you may have.

Direct Debit details –
Account name: Swim Like A Fish
BSB 633-000
Account no. 140351032.

Sibling Discount
Second and third child discounts apply where you have 2 or more children in classes (not water familiarisation or squad as they are already discounted).
They are calculated at $18.50(1st Child), $16.50(2nd Child) and $14.50(3rd Child) per class pro-rata of how many weeks there are in the term, taking into account any public holidays that occur. ($14.50 per class for each child beyond 3)

Water Familiarisation Classes
Tuesday 9.30am – 10.00am &
6.00pm – 6.30pm,
Wednesday 9.30am-10.00am
Thursday 9.30am-10.00am
Saturday 9.00am – 9.30am, 9.30am – 10.00am & 1.00pm-1.30pm

Where the Parents are in the Water with their children.
New Water Familiarisation starters commencing after the first week work out payments pro rata of $15.00 per class. There are no discounts for Water Familiarisation as this is already discounted.

Swimming Squad Classes
Wednesday 5.30pm-6.30pm
Term 3 fees are $185
There are no discounts for squad classes as these are already discounted.

 

Term 3  2017 – Class Payment Calculation
Mon – Sat @ 10 weeks
1 child @ $18.50    $185
2 Children with 2nd child discount  $350
3 Children with 2nd & 3rd Child discounts $495
Water Familiarisation     $150
Swimming Squad     $185
Term 3 is a standard 10 week term.

Missed Classes
Missed classes are not to be deducted from the fees. Make up lessons are available for any missed class for any reason where class sizes permit. As I’m sure you understand we have to pay teachers each and every week once term classes are set.

If you have any queries please phone us on M: 0433 446 403 if you don’t catch us at the pool.
Many thanks, Kylie