Our school swimming programs focus on building essential swimming and water safety skills that last a lifetime.
We can deliver:
- Structured swimming lessons for grades prep to 6
- Victorian Water Safety Certificate Readiness for grades 5 to 6
- Water safety program for preps and grade 1s
- Dryland water safety and aquatic education program for grades 4 to 6
- Tailored aquatic programs for secondary schools
We’ll work with you to tailor a program that’s just right for your school and students. Whether you’re after a stand-alone program or a combination of swimming lessons, dyland sessions and educational materials, we’ll put together an aquatic education package that meets your requirements.
Learn more about our programs and enquire today to see how we can support your school.
Structured swimming lessons
For grades prep to 6
Our structured swimming lessons follow our Learn to Swim program and focus on skill development, water safety, technique and endurance.
Class sizes: We teach in small class sizes of around 6 to 8 students, ensuring personalised instruction.
Duration: The program length is fully adaptable to your school's needs, with most lessons running for 30 to 60 minutes.
Dates and times: We offer swimming lessons all year-round, on any day of the week.
Optional extras: We can also offer survival activities such as clothed swimming and partner rescue, as well as time trials, school carnivals, and dryland teaching in your classroom before or after lessons.
Victorian Water Safety Certificate Readiness
For grades 5 to 6
The Victorian Water Safety Certificate, introduced by the Victorian government, outlines the water safety knowledge, skills and swimming abilities children should achieve by the end of primary school.
Our readiness program helps students work towards achieving the certificate by:
- Developing the skills required to meet National Swimming and Water Safety Benchmarks
- Building on students' existing skills and confidence
- Preparing students for safe and responsible aquatic activity
Water safety program
For preps and grade 1s
Our water safety program teaches basic water safety knowledge in a fun and interactive way. Through various activities, children learn how to stay safer in and around water while growing their confidence. It's a great way to make water safety engaging and memorable for little ones!
Class sizes: Suitable for all class sizes, big or small.
Duration: The program runs for 60 minutes but can be lengthened or shortened if required.
Flexible delivery options: Our team can deliver the program as an incursion, or your educators can run it themselves.
Dryland Aquatic Education Program
For grades 4 to 6
Our Dryland Aquatic Education Program complements in-pool lessons by helping students build a strong foundation in water safety knowledge before or alongside their practical swimming experience.
Delivered in a classroom setting, this program supports students to:
- Understand key water safety principles and real-world aquatic risks
- Learn about different types of rescue techniques, including non-contact and reach rescues
- Explore how to identify safe and unsafe environments, both at the pool and in open water
- Develop decision-making skills for responding to emergencies
- Engage in discussion-based learning and scenario-based activities to reinforce understanding
This theory-based program is a great way to prepare students for safe and responsible aquatic activity and can be delivered on its own or as part of a blended swim and safety education package.
Sessions are flexible in length and can be adapted to suit your school’s timetable and curriculum goals.
Tailored programs for secondary schools
We also offer customised aquatic programs for secondary schools. These can include water safety, survival techniques, squad training or swimming fitness and endurance training tailored to the age group and school goals. To discuss how we can build a program for your students, enquire today.
Educational resources
- Our 'How we teach' hands-on corrections video
- SunSmart animations and classroom activities
- Printable water safety booklets for your students
Why choose Kingswim?
- Exclusive facility access for schools during swimming lessons
- Certified and experienced instructors who hold Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASTCA) qualifications and are trained in CPR and child safety
- A pool deck supervisor on hand every day to address the needs of teachers and swimmers
- First Aid, Emergency Response and Aquatic Pool Supervision procedures
- Small class sizes for swimming lessons
- Ongoing assessments to ensure optimal class placement and progression
Our locations
School swimming programs are available at all Kingswim centres (except our Frankston centre). We have centres near Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney – find a location near you.
Enquire today!
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