Learn To Swim News
Discover the joy of swimming and water safety with our Learn to Swim program!
As the year comes to a close, we have had an incredible journey together in the pool.
It has been a joy and privilege to see our swimmers grow, learn, and develop their skills in the water.
To our families, thank you for entrusting us with your children’s water safety and swim education. Your support, encouragement, and involvement have been vital in making this program successful.
As we look forward to another exciting year of swimming, we encourage everyone to keep practicing and enjoying their time in the water. Whether it’s splashing around for fun or setting new goals – every swim is a step forward in building confidence and developing skills.
Our last lessons for 2024 will be Saturday 21st December and we will return to lessons on Monday 20th January. Please see below for information about upcoming events and LTS program news.
Thank you for making this year so special. Wishing you all a safe, happy, and relaxing holiday season. We can’t wait to dive into another year of learning and growing with you!
Bexley Aquatic Learn to Swim Team
Celebrate The End Of An Amazing Year
Join us from 16th to 21st December 2024 for our End of Year Water Safety Christmas Week. Get ready for a splashing good time with exciting and fun water safety activites during regular classes. Join us with full festive spirit by wearing your swimwear and add a festive hat too. No registrations required.
SPECIAL EVENT ALERT
Christmas BBQ on Saturday, 21st December from 9 AM – 2 PM
It’s the perfect chance to relax and enjoy FREE sausage sizzle, ice blocks, face painting for all our LTS families.
Join the BBQ fun
Download to enter our Christmas colouring in competition – submissions to be handed in to our reception team by Monday 16th December. Top 3 entries to win a prize.
January School Holiday Intensive Program
Looking to improve your child’s swimming skills over the holidays? Our 5-day intensive program is perfect. Here’s what they’ll gain:
- Build confidence
- Accelerate progression
- Enhance swim skills
- Fun & healthy activity
Program dates
- Week 1: 6th – 10th January 2025
- Week 2: 13th – 17th January 2025
- Week 3: 20th – 24th January 2025
Cost: $105 for 5 days program (1 lesson each day)
Session duration: 30-45 minutes
Time: Lessons run from 9 AM to 1 PM
Limited spots are available. To secure your spot, complete the registration form, and a staff member will be in touch to confirm your enrolment details and lesson times.
CELEBRATING OUR 1800TH ENROLMENT
Congratulations to Alexander, our milestone 1800th enrolment! We’re proud to help so many children and adults in our community learn lifesaving swimming & water safety skills.
Reminder!
We’re now offering lessons on Saturday afternoons: 8 AM – 4:30 PM.
If you’re interested, please check with our reception staff for availability.
MEET OUR PASSIONATE TEAM
We’re super excited to introduce to you some of our dedicated learn-to-swim instructors Claudia, Nikolas, Amy, Massimo, Ioannis and Hannah who are making swimming & water safety skills fun and safe.
Claudia
Hi everyone! I’m passionate about teaching swimming and helping children build their confidence in the water. I love seeing their progress and excitement as they learn new skills. When I'm not at the pool, I enjoy spending time outdoors and exploring new activities.
Nikolas
Hi, I’m Nikolas, a proud member of the Learn to Swim team at Angelo Anestis Aquatic Centre. Teaching swimming is one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. I love seeing the progression of swimmers, whether it’s toddlers taking their first strokes and mastering floating, mini squad students refining their technique, or even adults learning to swim for the first time and conquer their fear of the water. I feel privileged to guide them through every step.
Amy
I truly enjoy being a swim teacher because it combines my passion for teaching and kids with my love for the water. There’s something incredibly fulfilling about helping people, especially children, feel comfortable and confident in the water and providing them with a life long skill. Watching a child overcome their fear of putting their face in the water or mastering a stroke, fills me with joy
Massimo
The reason I am deeply passionate about teaching Learn to Swim is that it allows me to contribute to saving lives by educating my students in water safety and equipping them with essential lifelong skills. Given Australia's proximity to water, I consider it a privilege to play a role in reducing the incidence of drownings
Hannah
Swim teaching is an incredibly rewarding and enjoyable job. Watching my students transform from feeling nervous or hesitant around the water to confidently swimming independently is an absolute privilege. I love getting to know each one of my students, building fun and supportive relationships that inspire them to learn and develop their swimming skills. Seeing their progress, big smiles, high-fives, and enthusiasm during lessons makes me extremely proud and constantly reminds me why I chose to become a swim teacher.
Loannis
Being a part of a student’s journey as they learn life-long skills is the most cherished aspect of being a teacher and the greatest privilege. It is a true joy to see them grow, and master their aquatic skills, but also in their journey to conquer their fears and extend themselves as individuals, beyond what they first thought was possible. That in itself brings me immense joy as a teacher
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR LTS STUDENTS
Congratulations to all our students who have worked hard, turned up and maintained consistency, especially those who have moved up one or more levels. We hope all our students continue the great work in building lifesaving skills in and around water.
KEEP OUR POOLS CLEAN, SAFE AND OPEN!
Kindly maintain the pool safety by adhering to these simple rules.
- ‘Keep watch’ wristband for children under 5: Children under 5 must wear a ‘keep watch’ wrist band inside the centre at all times, this includes before, during and after learn to swim lessons. This helps centre staff to identify high risk patrons and take early actions to prevent incidents from occurring.
- Parental Supervision at all times: Parents/guardians must be present and maintain visual supervision of their child whilst in lessons. If your child needs to go to the toilet or the pool closes and the lesson is cancelled for any reason it remains the responsibility of the parent/guardian to maintain supervision of their child.
- 0 – 5 years old & non swimmers: Parent/Guardian to stay within arms reach. Adult to child ratio of 1 to 1 applies at all times.
- 6 – 10 year olds and weak swimmers: Parent/Guardian Be close, be prepared and maintain visual contact
- 11 – 14 year olds : Parent/Guardian maintain visual contact
- Avoid eating 30 minutes before swimming: Vomits require the pool to close for treatment and impact on the Learn to Swim program and other centre users.
- Stay at home if unwell: To prevent spreading illness do not visit the centre if you or your child is experiencing cold or flu symptoms or have had vomiting or diarrhoea in the past two weeks.
- Do shower before entering pool: Keep the pool clean by showering and washing thoroughly with soap before entering the pool.
- Don’t swallow pool water: To prevent any potential health issues, avoid swallowing pool water.
- Non-toilet trained infants: If your child is not yet toilet trained consider the following points to prevent spreading germs:
- Use toilet before entering the pool.
- Make sure to wear swim nappies and tight fitting waterproof pants.
- Dispose of swim nappies & properly clean your hands.
- Change nappies on a regular basis.
- Prioritise safety, follow these rules, and maintain a positive swimming experience with us.
