Hi everyone,  
We have loved reading your feedback from the customer survey so far. For those who haven't filled out the survey yet, it is easy just click here or scan the QR code and answer one question. Add your child's level and day plus your name and you are in the draw to WIN one of 3 x $50 credits towards swim lessons! Survey will close at the end of March.

Starlight Foundation
We have raised $1,988 for sick kids.  Well done everyone!  Miss Georgina, Harry and Amelia had a great time swimming and raising money!​

Skills in Customer Portal
We are currently in the process of updating the skill function in your customer portal.  The skills for Beginners through to Breathers 2 have been added. If your child is in one of these levels, please have a look in your portal to see your child's progress. Baby and Toddler, Super Dipper and Missile levels will be added soon.  If you have any questions regarding your child's skill level or can't see any skills attached please contact us [email protected] 

1. Click on 'Evaluations' 
2. Click on 'Baby and Toddler', 'Learn to Swim' or 'Mini Squad'
3. Click on each class level to display the skills

​Did you know the class level requirements are displayed on the wall in the indoor viewing room. Take a look next time you are at the pool!
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Dipadees recognises the importance of defibrillator's in the community and we are pleased to let you know we now have a defibrillator on site! ​

Staff Profile - Miss Georgina
​How long have you been working at Dipadees? 
Started July 2020 and worked through to June 2021.  Left for 7 months to move to NZ snow fields, been here ever since!
What is the funniest experience you have had while at work?
Losing my car keys and finding them in the fridge!  I have food in the fridge and in the attempt to not forget it I put my keys on top of the food and then forgot where I put my keys and making an absolute tool of myself.
Describe one of your favourite memories at Dipadees?
Race nights and Christmas race day/party.  I love seeing the kids have so much fun with their friends and family.  That's what it should be about. Sometimes I think I have more fun than the kids.
What was your first job?
I actually got my 2 first jobs the same day.  An Indian restaurant and Learn to swim teacher at Ashgrove SS.  I worked both these jobs all through Year 11 and 12.
Where are you from?
Brisbane
What do you do in your spare time?
Planning future travels!
Do you have any hobbies?
Definitely anything sports - mainly soccer. I also love playing pool, going bowling and going to the driving range.
Can you play any instruments? 
Absolutely not - you don't have to be a genius to see that there is not a single musical bone in my body.

​Second and subsequent lessons per week are HALF PRICE, this is a great way to upskill your child's swimming progression. Email [email protected] if you would like further information.

Level Profile - "Breathers 1"

​I'm 5 years or older and can swim with long, controlled freestyle arms. I can easily kick with long, fast legs on a kickboard for at least 12 metres. My teacher will now teach me freestyle breathing and backstroke.

Learning to freestyle breathe is not so easy, in-fact many adults tell us they can swim but not breathe.  For this reason we break the skill down into three easier steps for the children.  Never-the-less, at this level your child might need lots of encouragement.  Explain to them that riding a bike wasn't easy at first either, but once they got the hang of it they were off.  And so it will be with learning freestyle breathing. 
The more lessons they can attend at this level the sooner they will master breathing.  This is a great level to take advantage of our school holiday programs. 

We will be closed for 4 days over the Easter long weekend Friday 07 April to Monday 10 April inclusive.
Learn to swim customers are not charged for lessons that fall during our Easter closure. 
If you are going away over the Easter school holidays (outside of our 4 day closure dates), we ask that you please pop
​on to your customer portal and mark yourself away.  ​