A springboard to social: The community of swimming lessons

We know that swimming lessons are critical for a child’s safety around water. Early exposure to swimming assists young children in becoming comfortable in the water, significantly reducing the risk of drowning. But beyond safety, swimming lessons provide valuable...
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Sanctuary Early Learning Buderim achieves Exceeding

Nurturing growth through independence and curiosity at Sunshine Coast childcare service Sanctuary Early Learning Buderim.  Nestled amongst the tropical hinterland of sunny Buderim, you will find Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure. This Sunshine Coast child care centre...
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3 Ways to get better results from your child’s swimming lessons

All parents want their children to be safer in and around the water. However, these potentially life-saving skills can take many years to learn. But is it possible to fast-track this process so kids rapidly develop strong and independent swimming skills? Skills that...
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School Holiday Activities: Brisbane – Sunshine Coast – Gold Coast

Spring has sprung, and our Spring School Holiday Guide is here to level up your school holidays! Packed with things to do with kids and activity ideas for school holidays Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and Gold Coast. The bell has almost rung for Term 3, and the spring...
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5 surprising benefits of swimming lessons

We all know learning to swim is a skill for life and creates exciting opportunities to participate in a wide range of aquatic activities in, on or under the water. But did you know swimming lessons have many other long-term benefits for your child? Sue Mayo, Aquatic...
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85 years of Shapland Swimming schools

Developed in 1938, the Shapland family has taught Southeast Queensland kids to swim for over 85 years. We chat with Chris Shapland from Shapland Swimming to learn more about what makes his family’s unique learn to swim program so successful.   85 years of...
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From infants to Olympians at Rackley Swimming

As the world basks in the afterglow of the Paris Olympics, there's a renewed appreciation for the power of sport to unite and inspire. With the 2032 Brisbane Olympics on the horizon, this unifying force will continue to ignite the passions of Queensland families for...
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Your free playground for recreational learning

Recreational learning is vital to a child’s development, and we have found the free resources to support your adventure! Education isn’t just about what happens in the classroom. Your child’s most important learning occurs at home. Recreational learning is all the fun...
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The school reading program connecting the Mountain Creek community

For over 26 years, Mountain Creek State School has offered a unique reading program called Support-a-Reader, which fosters a love for reading in young children. This heartwarming initiative pairs the school's youngest students with dedicated volunteers for one-on-one...
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8 easy ways to turn reluctant readers into literacy legends

Think reading is a chore reserved for quiet corners and bedtime stories? Think again! Reading adventures can be woven into the fabric of everyday life, transforming mundane tasks into exciting quests and turning reluctant readers into literacy legends. Even if your...
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