Swim School Lauriston Girls’ School - Handbook 2026
Welcome to Swimming at Lauriston The Lauriston Swim School welcomes students of all ages, genders, and abilities, from all schools in the wider community.
Benefits of Swimming Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy, as well as being a very important life skill. It is essential for our children to learn to swimming skills and knowledge so that they may enjoy the many benefits the Australian lifestyle has to offer in a fun and safe manner. Swimming is a great way to develop and maintain cardio fitness, make new friends and can be enjoyed all year round. It is also a great way to cross-train for other sports and activities.
Lauriston Aquatics Program The Lauriston Aquatics program is suitable for children aged 4 years and above. Our program incorporates learning water safety and survival skills, the competitive swim strokes and caters for beginners through to swimming competitively. The Lauriston program is based on the School’s long term swimming development plan. Learning pathways from active to development of excellence.
Lauriston Aquatics Staff All classes have a qualified Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Swim Teacher leading the lesson. Regular training and professional development workshops are provided for all staff to maintain currency in qualifications, standards and swim teaching methods. Lauriston Swim Teachers have current CPR qualifications; many are First Aid trained and some also work with Lauriston Aquatics as Pool Lifeguards and or Swim Coaches. Our priority is to provide you and your child with the very best swim teaching and safety at Lauriston Aquatics.
Class Times Learn to Swim Monday
4.30pm
5.00pm
5.30pm
Wednesday
3.30pm
4.00pm
4.30pm
5.00pm
5:30pm
Thursday
3.30pm
4.00pm
4.30pm
5.00pm
5:30pm
Friday
3.30pm
4.00pm
4.30pm
5.00pm
Saturday
9.00am
9.30am
10.00am
10.30am
11.00am 11:30am
Swim lessons are not scheduled on public holidays or long weekends. Lauriston Girls’ School Swim School Handbook 2026 | 2 Correct at time of publication, 10 September 2026. All information is subject to change.
Private Lessons Private lessons may be available on request. Times and spaces are limited.
Holiday Programs Classes are held on weekdays, subject to interest during most holiday periods.
Levels and Requirements Level
Focus
Skills
1. Slide In Entry - Monkey Crawl Along Wall – ladder exit & climb out exit 2. Submerge with Bubbles Starfish
Water confidence and kicking
3. Float On Front with Aid 4. Float On Back with Aid 5. Kicking On Front with Aid 6. Kicking On Back with Aid 7. Push and glide 1. Freestyle with Board (10m) 2. Backstroke with Board (10m)
Clownfish
Developing Arm Strokes
3. Float On Back & Front Unassisted
& Deep Water Activities
4. Jump In & Return To Edge Unassisted 5. Submerge & Retrieve Object 6. Safe entry - sitting dive 1. Freestyle (15m) 2. Backstroke (15m)
Turtle
Independent Swimming
3. Dolphin Kick (15m)
& Intro to Fly/Breast kick
4. Survival Backstroke & Sculling on Back 5. Treading Water 30 seconds 6. Safe entry - crouching Dive 1. Freestyle & Backstroke (25m) 2. Breaststroke (15m)
Stingray
Developing Fly/ Breaststroke
3. Butterfly (15m) 4. Summersault 5. Treading Water 45 seconds 6. Safe entry - standing dive 1. Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke (50m)
Dolphin
Lap Swimming, Technique & Turns
2. Butterfly (15m) 3. Sidestroke (25m) 4. Tumble turn Lauriston Girls’ School Swim School Handbook 2026 | 3 Correct at time of publication, 10 September 2026. All information is subject to change.
5. Treading Water 1 minute 6. Safe entry – compact jump 1. Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke (100m) 2. Butterfly (25m) Endurance Swimming Shark
& Development of Racing/Competitive Skills
3. Survival Swim (100m) 4. Turns – All Strokes 5. Treading Water 2 minutes 6. Safe entry – stride in 7. Racing Dive – 25m Sprint *Fins allowed
Squad Program
Pre requisite: completed Shark level For all squad enquiries, please email swimschool@lauriston@vic.edu.au
Lauriston Aquatics Prices and Payment •
Swim lessons and squad fees are paid per term prior to lessons commencing
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Swim lessons are usually scheduled over 8 weeks in school terms
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Squad sessions are usually scheduled over 10 weeks in school terms
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All term fees are due by the invoice date and prior to the first lesson.
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Students cannot commence lessons or squad when fees are unpaid.
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Unpaid fees may result in removal from class, and the vacancy will be offered to new students.
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Late payments will not guarantee the same lesson day and time per the previous term
PAYING SWIM FEES ONLINE - follow the ezi-payment link provided on your invoice. Each link is a unique code to your personal invoice and is to be used only by that customer. PAYING SWIM FEES IN PERSON – EFT payments may be completed at the Swim School office NEW STUDENTS •
Student fees must be paid at the time of enrolment.
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Enrolments are taken during the term, subject to vacancies, and fees will be pro-rata.
For Bookings and Information Email: swimschool@lauriston.vic.edu.au Phone: +61 3 9864 7572
Terms and Conditions BOOKINGS and FEES: •
New bookings fees must be paid in full at the time of booking.
Lauriston Girls’ School Swim School Handbook 2026 | 4 Correct at time of publication, 10 September 2026. All information is subject to change.
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Re-enrolment fees must be paid by the due date to confirm your child’s enrolment for the following term.
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Payments may be completed via the ezi-payment link on the invoice or at swim school office.
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No refunds will be made on any term payments.
MAKE UP LESSONS: •
One (1) make up lesson is available per term per student booking if the absence is notified prior to the lesson missed.
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The make up lesson must be taken within the same term as the missed lesson and cannot be swapped for family credits or refunds
SUPERVISION – CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OLD •
Swimmers under 12 years old must be supervised by a responsible adult dedicated to their safety and wellbeing at all times.
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Non-swimming children must be actively supervised at all times by the adult that has brought them to the pool.
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Non-swimming children are not the responsibility of Lauriston Aquatics Staff.
SWIMMERS’ ATTIRE: •
Swimming cap
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One-piece bathing suit swimmers in Starfish, Clownfish and Turtle may like to wear a rash vest for additional warmth
VALUABLES: •
Cannot be held at reception.
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Lauriston Swim School is not responsible for valuables left anywhere in the facility.
Management reserves the right to terminate the Lauriston Swimming membership of any person not complying with the terms and conditions.
Temporary suspension of a term’s lessons will only be granted upon presentation of a medical certificate, stating the dates of absence, to the Lauriston Swimming Coordinator. Any payments affected by a temporary suspension will be held over as a family credit for six months. Swimming lessons are just like any other lesson conducted at School and therefore should be treated the same. Responsible behaviour is expected from students at all times. All students are expected to arrive in a timely manner for their classes.
Lauriston Girls’ School Swim School Handbook 2026 | 5 Correct at time of publication, 10 September 2026. All information is subject to change.
2026 Dates - Learn to Swim T1 – 8 WEEK TERM MON
2/2
9/2
16/2
23/2
2/3
9/3
16/3
23/3
TUES
3/2
10/2
17/2
24/2
3/3
10/3
17/3
24/3
WED
4/2
11/2
18/2
25/2
4/3
11/3
18/3
25/3
THURS
5/2
12/2
19/2
26/2
5/3
12/3
19/3
26/3
FRI
6/2
13/2
20/2
27/2
6/3
13/3
20/3
27/3
SAT
31/1
7/2
14/2
21/2
28/2
7/3
14/3
21/3
28/3
SUN
1/2
8/2
15/2
22/2
1/3
8/3
15/3
22/3
29/3
30/3
No swimming on Tuesdays, Sundays or over Labour Day Long Weekend. T2 – 8 WEEK TERM MON
27/4
4/5
11/5
18/5
25/5
1/6
8/6
15/6
TUES
28/4
5/5
12/5
19/5
26/5
2/6
9/6
16/6
WED
29/4
6/5
13/5
20/5
27/5
3/6
10/6
17/6
THURS
30/4
7/5
14/5
21/5
28/5
4/6
11/6
18/6
FRI
1/5
8/5
15/5
22/5
29/5
5/6
12/6
19/6
SAT
2/5
9/5
16/5
23/5
30/5
6/6
13/6
20/6
SUN
3/5
10/5
17/5
24/5
31/5
7/6
14/6
21/6
22/6
No swimming on Tuesdays, Sundays or over King’s Birthday Long Weekend. T3 – 9 WEEK TERM MON
20/7
27/7
3/8
10/8
17/8
24/8
31/8
7/9
14/9
TUES
21/7
28/7
4/8
11/8
18/8
25/8
1/9
8/9
15/9
WED
22/7
29/7
5/8
12/8
19/8
26/8
2/9
9/9
16/9
THURS
23/7
30/7
6/8
13/8
20/8
27/8
3/9
10/9
17/9
FRI
24/7
31/7
7/8
14/8
21/8
28/8
4/9
11/9
18/9
SAT
25/7
1/8
8/8
15/8
22/8
29/8
5/9
12/9
19/9
SUN
26/7
2/8
9/8
16/8
23/8
30/8
6/9
13/9
No swimming on Tuesdays or Sundays. T4 – 8 WEEK TERM MON
12/10
19/10
26/10
2/11
9/11
16/11
23/11
30/11
TUES
13/10
20/10
27/10
3/11
10/11
17/11
24/11
1/12
WED
14/10
21/10
28/10
4/11
11/11
18/11
25/11
2/12
THURS
15/10
22/10
29/10
5/11
12/11
19/11
26/11
3/12
FRI
16/10
23/10
30/10
6/11
13/11
20/11
27/11
4/12
SAT
10/10
17/10
24/10
31/10
7/11
14/11
21/11
28/11
5/12
SUN
11/10
18/10
25/10
1/11
8/11
15/11
22/11
29/11
6/12
7/12
No swimming on Tuesdays, Sundays or over Melbourne Cup Long Weekend. Please contact swimschool@lauriston.vic.edu.au for 2026 Squad Dates. Lauriston Girls’ School Swim School Handbook 2026 | 6 Correct at time of publication, 10 September 2026. All information is subject to change.
38 Huntingtower Road Armadale VIC 3143 Australia CRICOS No. 00152F Primary Years Course Code: 015713K Secondary Years Course Code: 005356J ABN 15 004 264 402 +61 3 9864 7572 swimschool@lauriston.vic.edu.au lauriston.vic.edu.au Lauriston Girls’ School Swim School Handbook 2026 | 7 Correct at time of publication, 10 September 2026. All information is subject to change.