Welcome to the June Dipadees e-newsletter.
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Why swim over Winter?
Swimming is a great way for your children to keep active over the winter months.  Dipadees swimming pool is heated to 32 to 33 degrees. This makes swimming lessons a fantastic exercise during winter, plus it is also lots of fun!

Swimming can contribute positively to your child’s overall health and wellness, including their immune system.

Swimming is a skill for life, it is not just about the physical benefits, it also instils confidence and promotes safety in and around water.
Continuing swimming lessons during the cooler months will ensure a stable skill progression, plus your child will be on the front foot when summer comes around.

Half Price Extra Swim Lessons
Take this fantastic opportunity to get some extra lessons during the school holidays for half price! 

5 extra lessons for only $59.50
4 extra lessons for only $47.60
3 extra lessons for only $35.70
Extra lessons are valid for bookings from Sat 22 June to Sun 7 July 2024 only.
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​Click here or email [email protected] to book!
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Price Rise Notice
From the 1st July 2024, there will be a 4% price increase on all swim fees. This translates to an additional $1 per lesson (excluding casual and 30min private lessons - please contact us for details). If you have any concerns regarding this price increase, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us. 

Have a child not yet learning to swim? Swim It Forward is a charitable initiative by Swim Australia for the benefit of those who cannot afford regular swimming lessons. Open to current Health Care Card holders who are not already booked into lessons. More information here: Application for Swim It Forward funding – SwimSAFER  

Your Junior Mini Meet is back!
We are inviting all Rocket, Arms and Breather 1 to a fun afternoon of swimming races and games.
When: Saturday 22 June
Time: 12pm to 2pm
Cost: $5.00 (includes a sausage sizzle)
RSVP: By Friday 21 June to [email protected]

Stroke Development Clinic - Freestyle and Breaststroke
When: Wednesday 26 June 2024
Time: 9am - 10am
Cost: $25.00 per child

During this session, the swimmers will be enjoying a session in the pool focusing on freestyle and breaststroke technique. This is a great opportunity for your children get specific technique training whilst also spending their morning making new friends and being active. What an amazing way to spend their holidays!

​To book a place in our Stroke Clinic please email [email protected] 

Swim lessons will continue at their usual day and time during the School Holidays. If you plan to be away, please remember to mark yourself absent in the Customer Portal.

Hills Carnivale​
What a fabulous time we had at the recent Hills Carnivale in May. Heaps of promotional bags were handed out by our friendly “shark” and our fishing pond was a hit with the kids (big and small).

It was lovely to see so many of our Dipadees family popping in to say hello.

Also a big congratulations to our competition winner Emma W, who won our giveaway of four free swimming lessons.​

Water Safety Book Readings
Miss Jo has been out and about reading our water safety book to childcare centres and kindys around the Everton Hills area. The kids absolutely love the story about Finn and Polly, our friendly platypus and the mischief they get up to.

​All children also receive a colouring in book and sticker to take home. If you would like Miss Jo to come to your kindy, childcare centre or playgroup, just let us know.

Staff Profile - Miss Jenna
​How long have you been working at Dipadees? Almost two years.
What is the funniest experience you have had while at work?
I don’t have a particular experience, but some of the questions and conversations kids ask. Like “am I married”, “how many kids do I have?” Some of their crazy ideas and thoughts, they make me laugh.
Describe one of your favourite memories at Dipadees?
The friendships/bonds I’ve made. Whether it be the staff or the kids.  I love the conversations I have with the kids and I’ve made some life-long friendships with some staff. 
What was your first job?
Arana Leagues Club and I actually still work there!
Where are you from?
Brisbane, but I have Polish heritage.
What do you do in your spare time?
If I am not working, I’ll either be at the gym or with my friends (or at the gym with my friends). I also enjoy going to the beach and cuddling my dog.
Do you have any hobbies?
My everyday hobby is the gym but I also love travelling and if I get time, I enjoy cooking/baking.
Can you play any instruments? 
​No I don’t, but I played the clarinet in primary school.