Newsletters
[updated 30th June 2022 @ 2.40pm]
NEWSLETTER - JULY 2022
As we approach the end of this current term There are a few things I would like to bring to your attention. Firstly please note below the enrolment process for the next term.
RE-BOOKING FOR THE SEPTEMBER COURSE:
Those who wish to enroll for the next course, who are remaining at the same level and are happy with the same day and time may enrol directly into the same class at the desk on the day the assessment form is received. If your child has moved level please complete an enrolment form – all forms are at the desk. If your child is remaining at the same level but you wish to change time or day you will also need to complete an enrolment form. Please ensure all forms are completed and returned on the day the assessment form is received. A copy of the new timetable is available either on the website, notice board or at the desk. All assessment forms will be handed out at the beginning of each lesson. Anyone who cannot return the form on the day should email to the address noted above or text on 0794 173 8984 with the 3 preferred options. The enrolment options MUST reach me before Thursday 7th July @ 9am. Any received after this day and time I would not be able to guarantee that we could accommodate.
COMPLETING THE ENROLMENT FORM
When completing your options of new classes; if we are unable to accommodate the times you ask for we will text you on the 7th and offer the classes that we still have spaces in. Please think carefully about the times you are putting down as your options. Last term pretty much all the classes were full with very little room for us to be able to move people if you realise that the class you requested actually isn't suitable after all. Some classes are more popular than others and if you list only these times (but on separate days) it is quite possible you may not get your options. The more flexible you are able to be the easier it is for us to be able to accommodate everyone. Please also be aware that if you only note 1 option of time and we cannot immediately accommodate that day and time, then you will only be offered classes that we have spaces left in at the end of the day once everyone else has had their class allocated. Please also note on the form if you are tying in with a sibling and what time their lesson is.
PAYMENT
Places will be held after reserving a space in a class until the following week to allow you time to make payment. ANY PAYMENTS NOT RECEIVED BY THE LAST DAY OF THE TERM – WEDNESDAY JULY 20TH WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CLASS LISTS WITH NO FURTHER CONTACT.
We fully appreciate that some parents with more than 1 child may wish to stagger payments and we are quite open to this option. Please make your intentions known before the end of term if you wish to make alternative arrangements. Those who have 3 pupils swimming with us and receive the 15% discount and who wish to stagger payments should make total payment for one child before the end of the current term. Fees should be paid for by either BACS or cash.
TERM DATES:
The next course will start from Saturday 3rd – Wednesday 7th September and run for the following 14 weeks with the last date of the course being Saturday 3rd – Wednesday 7th December.
We will run lessons as usual through the half term Monday 24th – Friday 28th October and each weekend either side of that week. Please see note below regarding Tuesday of half term.
NEXT TERMS COSTS:
The cost for the 14 week course next term is £135.80. The membership fee of £10 per family (you only pay this once not for each child) is also due. Therefore the full cost is as follows:
- For 1 child - £135.80 + £10 membership = £145.80
- For 2 children £135.80 x 2 + £10 membership = £281.60
- For 3 children £135.80 x 3 less 15% discount + £10 membership = £356.29
SWIMMING HATS
Please ensure that if your child is moving to a Beginner 4 class that they change the colour of their hat from a blue to a black. All pupils should wear either a blue hat (for those in the shallow end of the pool) or black hat (for those in the deeper end of the pool). All other colours are not acceptable. This is for the safety of your children so we can immediately distinguish what end of the pool all pupils are due to swim in.
A note from the instructors – could you ensure that your child come to poolside with their hats and goggles in place.
TUESDAY 25TH OF OCTOBER:
Please note that next term there will be NO SWIMMING on Tuesday 25th October during half term. Jan's daughter will be getting married that day and most of the staff will be at the wedding.
This will mean that any pupils booked into the Tuesday classes will pay for a 13 week course a cost of £126.10 + £10 membership fee = £136.10.
STAFF CHANGES:
Phoebe who has been assisting on a Wednesday will be leaving us next term to continue her work as a nurse. Jan will be replacing her and assisting Noeleen.
It is with delight that I inform you that Zara is expecting a baby late December. We hope that she will be able to continue over the next term but some adaptions may have to be made. A possible change of instructor towards the end of the term may also have to happen but she is hoping to carry on working until the end of term if possible.
OTHER COMMENTS:
We have had a number of calls from the school this term regarding children wandering into the school grounds. Apart from the playground that we park in all other areas of the school are out of bounds. Please ensure that children do not enter any other parts of the school. Please also remember that the school is a strict no smoking area.
BADGES AND CERTIFICATES:
Over the next couple of weeks all pupils will be working towards the badges and certificates available at the level of their class. If you wish to purchase any certificates then please go to the desk where we can order them for you. Certificates do have to be paid for in advance as we print them. The cost of a Badge and Certificate is £3.00.
WATCHING WEEKS NEXT TERM:
Shallow end pupils:
First watching week: Sat 17th – Wed 21st September. Second watching week Sat 22nd – Wed 26th October
Deep end pupils:
First watching week: Sat 24th – Wed 28th September. Second watching week Sat 29th October – Wed 2nd November
WEB SITE:
Please check the website for up-to-date information including term dates, a copy of the newsletter and the list of all pupils who have received the Certificate of Achievement from each class.
FUN WEEK
The last week of term is fun week and your child may come along to ANY one of the sessions listed below on the half hour. No pupil will be able to join in midway between sessions. We will adhere to maximum bather load which means that when we reach 35 pupils in a session we will have to ask those that arrive after that number has been reached to wait for the next session to start (this doesn't happen very often!).
PLEASE NOTE THE BUSIEST SESSIONS TEND TO BE THE EARLIEST TIMES
The times are as follows:
Saturday 16th July, First session 9.00am - Last session 10.30am
Sunday 17th July, First session 8.30am - Last session 9.30am
Monday 18th July, First session 5.00pm - Last session 6.30pm
Tuesday 19th July, First session 5.00pm - Last session 5.30pm
Wednesday 20th July, First session 5.00pm - Last session 6.30pm
May I take this opportunity on behalf of all the instructors and assistants to wish you a very Happy Summer. We look forward to seeing you all next term.
Best Wishes,
Anne
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