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Four years ago, Abdulkarim was terrified of water, turning family beach trips into a stressful time. Determined not to let their son miss out on swimming, his parents, Joanne and Muneeb Khan, enrolled their son at Kingswim. Despite a tough start and a few tears, they persevered, understanding the importance of having swimming skills in Australia. Muneeb, originally from Pakistan where swimming opportunities were scarce, wanted a different experience for his son.
Now five years old, Abdulkarim’s transformation is complete. He swims confidently with his cousins, a big difference and a life changer for the Khan family.
Sally, the swim teacher at Kingswim, played a crucial role in Abdulkarim’s progress. Her patient approach was exactly what he needed to build trust. When he was hesitant to take part or struggled with techniques like kicking his legs, Sally offered encouragement and individual attention and even provided tips for at-home practice. It’s this passion and commitment that truly sets our Kingswim teachers apart.
Joanne reflects, “It’s this commitment to individual attention that we found sets the Kingswim teachers apart. Sally’s guidance was instrumental in helping Abdulkarim find his confidence in the water.”
The impact of these lessons went beyond the pool. “Abdulkarim used to cling to me in new situations, and now he walks into school confidently,” Joanne shares. Swimming gave Abdulkarim a newfound sense of independence, valuable for any child, especially entering the schooling years.
This change was significant for the whole family. Gone are the days of stressful beach outings. Now, the family looks forward to holidays and time at the beach without the anxiety that used to cloud their plans. And with their youngest son also starting lessons early, the parents are excited to see the progress repeated.
“Seeing Abdulkarim make progress and overcome his fear of water is a big milestone” Joanne said. “We still understand that it is crucial to always supervise children when we’re at the beach but swimming lessons have provided Abdulkarim with the confidence to enjoy these outing which has been a life changer for our family”
A message from Kingswim: It’s essential to always have an adult supervising when children are around water. We call this ‘Actively Supervising’, which means watching your child closely with no distractions. This applies even if your child is an experienced swimmer and even if lifeguards or swim teachers are present.
Here’s a link to our Water Safety Program for Kids and Parents page.
