summer newsletter & kids competition
Check out our 2nd Edition Summer Newsletter, the online version of which can be downloaded here. You will find all you need to know about our current and future events over the summer term.
We are also running a colouring in competition with our newsletter...submit your 'Doug the Dog' picture and stand a chance to win one of our beautiful Stella Cove swimsuits. Speak to reception for further details.
summer holiday swimming
Once again we will be teaching for 3 weeks over the long summer break. Any non-members who wish to attend some of our classes or even members who want to benefit from some extra classes are most welcome.
Please note you do not have to be a member to attend lessons during this period.
We will be teaching during the weeks starting:
- Tuesday 26th July
- Monday 1st August
- Monday 22nd August
Booking is essential and payment in advance is necessary in order to secure your booking. Lessons will take place each morning Monday – Friday.
For more information or if you want to book, please contact reception on: 020 8834 7442 or email us.
If you are going away we wish you a wonderful summer break!
september rescheduling - a necessary process
You may wonder why we turn the whole swim school upside down once a year. As most of our pupils start the term with exciting new schedules for nursery, school, 'big' school and even other after school activities we have so many requests for time changes which greatly effects our teaching schedule.
We also need to restructure many of the classes as children progress at different stages and in order for the classes to run smoothly and maintain our pupils progress, this natural shift needs to be accommodated also.
Classes are streamlined throughout the year, but in September we restructure for the year ahead. For us, this is a necessary process and we do our best to accommodate everyone’s requests the best that we can. Thank you for your understanding.
new class time for september 2011
Please contact us during the week of the 18th July to find out your allocated class for the new term in September. You can do this via email, telephone or simply ask at reception. Swimming for the new term begins again on Tuesday the 30th August 2011.
a very sad goodbye
Unfortunately Amy is leaving us. Amy has been part of our team for a long time and has worked at both our Kensington and Chiswick pools. However it's good news as Amy has been accepted on a university placement in her chosen career and we are all very excited for her.
Amy is thrilled with her placement however is very sad to being saying goodbye to all her kiddies she has taught over the years. We will all - her kiddies included - miss her a great deal!
Good Luck Amy, we wish you the best for your journey!
cancellations
Parents wanting to cancel lessons before the end of the term please remember we need 4 consecutive swimming weeks notice. Your cancellations must be received in writing by the 1st July at the latest.
Parents please note that as our regular scheduled classes cease for the month of August (the summer break) no accounts are debited for this month. Regular lessons and payments begin again in September.
royal wedding
We had a wonderful day watching Kate and Will's tie the knot. We celebrated with lots of cake and biscuits and cheered the newly weds with our cups of juice.
It took a while to take down all of our bunting however it was a super occasion and we are all very pleased to have been a part of it.
Congratulations to Kate and William, we wish them much happiness together...
Photographs courtesy of Sam and Mae Hunt.
our spring edition newsletter
To celebrate the coming of spring and to give our members something extra, we've launched our newsletter which is full of useful and interesting news and announcements.
An online version can be downloaded here.
the bt swimathon - results
The Swimathon has been completed and the sponsorship money is in, so it’s congratulations to Laura’s team as they are the proud winners of the time challenge of the BT Swimathon.
"A happy bunch before the swim" - from left: Billy, Bettina, Laura, Will, Maria, Taryn and Annika.
We’d like to say well done to everyone individually as they all swam so well after weeks of training (considering some hadn’t been training for a very long time), however Laura’s team beat Kirsten’s team to the post by 2 minutes!
All is not lost however for Kirsten’s team as they managed to raise more in sponsorship money and have therefore won the sponsorship challenge by a fair margin raising a total of £1178.00. Thanks to all of you who sponsored the teams but especially to Annika who raised the most - a total of £437.00.
So after a very successful event both teams together have raised £1,839.00 for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Well done to those who swam and a very big ‘Thank You’ for those who sponsored and supported.
"Just before we take the plunge" - from left: Bettina, Will, Maria, Laura, Kirsten, Taryn, Billy and Annika.
Here are the time results for each individual swimming 1.25 km:
| Laura's Team | Kirsten's Team |
|---|---|
| Laura - 35 min | Kirsten - 25 min |
| Will - 27 min | Annika - 35 min |
| Taryn - 38 min | Bettina - 37 min |
| Maria - 45 min | Billy - 50 min |
| Team Time: 2 hrs 25 min | Team Time: 2 hrs 27 min |
| Funds Raised: £661 | Funds Raised: £1,178 |
A cup of tea and time to reflect on the events of the morning.
Cheryl, our fellow teacher came along to show her support and offer her congratulations!
survival skills week
During the week of 27 June - 2 July (incl.) we will once again be running our personal survival skills week. This week is aimed at helping our pupils to be more aware of any dangers whilst swimming during the coming summer holidays.
Where is it safe to swim, what dangers to look out for, how to help someone in trouble and swimming with clothes on - are just a few of the skills they will learn.
The week is aimed at our pupils from level 4* upwards and they will need to bring the following items to their swimming lesson that week – these items are to be worn over their usual swimming costumes.
- Pyjama top or a long sleeve vest or shirt.
- Pyjama bottoms or light trousers.
- Chunky socks.
- If possible, a pair of clean shoes that can get wet.
- Swimming cap as normal.
- Please note: no goggles shall be allowed during the lesson.
We have found this week to be very helpful for our pupils and parents so please remember to bring their clothes. Thank you
*If you are not aware of your child’s level, please speak to reception – 020 8834 7442.
babyspa by laura sevenus
For all of those who have teeny tiny little ones of one or two day’s old, Laura has recently opened her new Baby Spa in Kensington.
A tranquil haven has been created were your little ones (up to 5 months) can enjoy a spa session which includes water flotation and infant massage, promoting a range of physical and emotional benefits.
For more information please download the brochure or visit yourbabyspa.com.
stella cove swimwear
Our new range of Stella Cove swimwear is proving to be very popular. These swimsuits are fabulous quality and offer a wonderfully unique choice of patterns, they will brighten up any beach or swimming pool anywhere.