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We would like to wish all of our registered families, a merry and safe Christmas. With almost 100 children pre-registered to swim with us next year, we certainly have a lot to celebrate! We look forward to meeting you all in 2017. If you haven't secured your child's swim education for 2017, pre-registration is free and made easy by following the Sign Up link on our page. HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!

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NAME CHANGE AND WEBSITE LAUNCH! The Safe Start Swim Academy has had a name change! Formerly the Port Pirie Swim School, Safe Start has launched it's new website to celebrate. Opening in 2017, classes will be small and personal, providing an optimal learning environment and heated for year round convenience. For further information please visit - http://www.safestartswim.com

A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SWIM EDUCATION Offering more than just a basic learn to swim program, the Port Pirie Swim School is dedicated to providing a holistic approach to aquatic's. This approach goes beyond competitive swimming strokes and includes knowledge of: survival strokes and personal survival skills such as sculling and floating; rescue skills including knowledge of non- contact and dry rescues and personal training experiences of rescue and instruction in basic CPR skills and knowledge. Our classes have equal emphasis on learn to swim techniques, survival and rescue techniques, and water safety knowledge in different aquatic environments. Our aim is to provide our students with all the skills necessary for life-long enjoyment and safety in aquatics. Classes are filling, so sign up today to secure your child's swim education at our new, modern, indoor facility opening in 2017.

Thank you to everyone that pre-enrolled their children this week. We have over 60 students already registered to start their swim education in 2017. Amazing community support, including students from Port Germein, Napperby, Crystal Brook, Gladstone, Port Augusta, Orroroo and Red Hill. As the first students registered, you will receive your invitation to book your child/children into classes before the general public, allowing you to secure the days that you prefer. Thanks again for your support. Port Pirie Swim School

Swim study reveals a smart pool of talent

EARLY YEARS AQUATIC EDUCATION LINKED TO ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT. According to ground breaking research by Griffith University, children that swim demonstrate more advanced cognitive and physical abilities than their peers. The findings of a four-year project by the Griffith Institute for Educational Research, Laurie Lawrence’s Kids Alive Swim Program and Swim Australia have surpassed expectations and indicate that swimming children have many advantages when starting school. “While we expected the children to show better physical development and perhaps be more confident through swimming, the results in literacy and numeracy really shocked us,” lead researcher Professor Robyn Jorgensen said. “The children were anywhere from six to 15 months ahead of the normal population when it came to cognitive skills, problem solving in mathematics, counting, language and following instructions.” For further information follow the links below - https://app.secure.griffith.edu.au/news/2013/08/13/swimming-a-smart-move-for-children/ http://kidsalive.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2013-EYS-Final-Report-30-July-13-JM.pdf

ENROLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN! Sign up now to secure your preferred days on our waiting list. Classes will be confirmed and payments accepted closer to our opening date. Please remember to select the age group your child will be in Term 2 2017. https://www.thinksmartsoftwareau.com/ocr/lesson_booking.php?t=Zg8gVQRo4w%2Bvv5S9osRB5Q%3D%3D&u=ZrL5Qq6Kvp7kiEkMAdT1Pg%3D%3D&v=1

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DID YOU KNOW? In Australia, drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children under 5. A staggering 81% are accidental falls into water with the swimming pool being involved in over half. Early introduction to water safety and swimming education is vital to reducing these figures. Is your child water ready? http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/14559/RLS_NDR2015_Report_LR.pdf

WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT TO A SAFE START IN SWIMMING WHICH IS WHY WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH AUSTSWIM! While it is great to have fun in the water, safety is our key focus here at the Port Pirie Swim School. With this in mind, our instructor's will be extensively trained through AUSTSWIM, Australia's leading aquatic training body. AUSTSWIM is a nationally recognised company with a reputation of having the highest accreditation benchmark in aquatic's worldwide.

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