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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Nudgee College wins Australian Boarding School of the Year

Boondall-based school St Joseph’s Nudgee College has recently won the 2024 Australian Education Awards for the Australian Boarding School of the Year. This award, sponsored by the Australian Boarding Schools Association, recognises Australia's most outstanding...
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Christ the King School Twilight Principal’s Tour

Join Christ the King School's Principal, Damien Sullivan, and other Christ the King School staff as they undertake small, personalised tours of the school. You will get to walk through their classrooms, tour their facilities, and ask questions about the Christ the...
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St Andrew’s wins secondary school of the year

A focus on building the personal capacity of each and every student has seen St Andrew’s Anglican College awarded Secondary School of the Year (non-government) at the Australian Education Awards on Friday 9 August, 2024.   The Australian Education Awards, now in...
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