There’s no better way than to start the day with a swim in our indoor, heated (32 degrees), saltwater pool! Now is a great time to book an extra lesson each week (your second lesson is half price) or use up those make up tokens to add an extra activity to your day. Bookings can be made via your customer portal or give our friendly team a call to organise. 

The Dipadees' Point of Difference
Why should you choose our swim school? At Dipadees, we pride ourselves on our class programs, which have been carefully developed with great consideration to children’s developmental stages. For example, backfloating incorporates physical development (muscle memory, balance and co-ordination, and vestibular system stimulation), along with cognitive and social development (confidence and independence, sensory development and social interaction).
 
We don’t “just go through the motions”. There is a purpose and reason behind the skills being taught in your child’s lesson. Our lessons are backed by over 40 years’ experience by our program developer, Barbara Nolan who regularly reviewed aquatic programs around the world to ensure Dipadees remained a world class program. You can be assured that our lessons are developmentally sound and appropriate for your child. 

“We absolutely love Dipadees! My 4-year-old started off super unsure about the water, but thanks to the kind and patient instructors, he’s now splashing around with confidence. It’s been amazing to watch him go from nervous to proud little swimmer! My 2-year-old is having the time of her life too. The team makes every lesson fun, gentle, and encouraging – we’re so happy to be part of it!”
- Elise
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FREE 8 week Baby Bubble program (3-6 month olds)
Our FREE Baby Bubble program is a gentle eight week introduction to water, including little bath time activities to practice at home. Our teachers are qualified, understanding and very gentle with the children and undergo extensive extra Dipadees training. In our lessons your baby is learning water familiarisation, breath control, free floating and propulsion – activities that improve muscle strength, coordination, and mental resilience. 
 
Please see below for our current and upcoming dates. 

• 04/08/2025 – 22/09/2025 (Mondays) at 11:30am (only just kicked off so you are still welcome to join!)
• 12/08/2025 – 30/09/2025 (Tuesdays) at 11am (only just kicked off so you are still welcome to join!)
• 20/08/2025 – 08/10/2025 (Wednesdays) at 11:30am
• 28/08/2025 – 16/10/2025 (Thursdays) at 11.30am

Lost Property
​Are you missing a favourite water bottle/towel/toy/hair clip/pair of shoes?? Have you lost an earring or bracelet? Please check our Lost Property box located in the outdoor viewing area or check with reception when you are next in. 

Ranges Coffee – Roasted in the Yarra Valley
We’re now serving coffee from Ranges Coffee, using their popular Premium Espresso blend. This 100% Arabica coffee has a rich aroma, gentle sweetness, and smooth vanilla notes.
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Taking photos during lessons
If you wish to take photos of your child during their swim lesson, please see reception prior to complete a photo permission form.

Our Instructors
​We couldn’t run our school without them! Staff retention is a struggle for most swimming schools but at Dipadees, our two longest serving members of staff have accumulated 21 years between them. In fact, the average length of service for our current team is 5 years! That’s pretty darn good for this industry.
 
Instructor consistency and reliability is a very important part of your child’s learning and we strive to provide this to your child/ren with our happy, well-trained team.

Class Skills
​In this newsletter, we are covering the skills being taught in our Little Nipper 2 and Safety Kicker classes:

Little Nipper 2 (1-2 year olds)

• Kick my legs fast
• Practise pulling arms under water
• Comfortably go under water
• Float on my back with support
• Turn around and pull myself up for a breath
• Wait for go
• Monkey along the wall to the steps or ladder and climb out

Safety Kicker (3.5+ years) 

• Board kick with eyes in and long legs for 2 metres
• Back kick 4 metres with board
• Board kick 2 metres, flip back and return to island
• Paddles and kick 2 metres
• Paddles and kick 2 metres, roll over and float on back
• Unassisted back kick 3 metres
• Banana kicks with long legs, eyes in and bubbles
• Jump in, turn around and kick back to safety
• Introduction to treading water

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