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Take a minute to view WaterSchool’s complete aquatic programs, not all are on offer at each facility. Log in to your facility’s iClasspro account to view programs on offer.
Infant Aquatics
Designed for infants aged 4 months to 3 years, focusing on water familiarisation and foundational skills.
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A sensory-based class introducing infants aged 4 to 6 months to the pool environment. Activities include safe holding techniques, pool entry and exit methods, enhancing natural reflexes, basic breath control, and educating parents on infant water safety. Conducted with a guardian in the water, this is a free 20-minute session.
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For infants aged 6 to 18 months and their carers. Instructor-led activities encompass safe holding techniques, pool entry and exit methods, teaching basic breath control, front and back floats, movement through water, and submersions if the infant is ready. Conducted with a guardian in the water, accommodating up to 8 participants.
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Tailored for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years, this program builds on skills from Water Bubs, preparing both parents and toddlers for the Learn to Swim (LTS) program. It offers a fun and enriching experience for both.
Learn to Swim
Structured for children aged 3 years and above, focusing on water safety, confidence, and foundational swimming skills.
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The entry-level class for children with little to no swimming skills or those not comfortable in the water. Emphasizes water safety fundamentals and building water confidence. Key components include water familiarisation, assisted front and back floats, assisted paddle and kick using equipment, learning breath control, initiating submersion skills, and assisted glides. Conducted without a guardian, with up to 3 students per class.
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For children aged 3 and above who are reasonably comfortable in the water and display some independence. Focuses on staying afloat and achieving short distances of propulsion. Key components include unassisted front and back floats, unassisted paddle and kick action, developing streamlined body position and glides, practicing freestyle arm action, and demonstrating breath control. Conducted without a guardian, with up to 4 students per class.
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Introduces participants to freestyle swimming skills and techniques over 5-meter lengths. Focuses on proper techniques for kicking, breathing, freestyle stroke, and body positioning. Key components include further refinement of freestyle techniques and water safety focus, including instruction on reach or throw rescues and proper use of personal flotation devices (PFDs) with an emphasis on boat safety. Conducted with up to 4 students per group.
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Designed for participants who have progressed through earlier levels, focusing on enhancing swimming proficiency and introducing new strokes and techniques.
Stroke Correction
Advanced programs aimed at refining stroke techniques and preparing swimmers for squad training.
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Focuses on refining swimming techniques, improving endurance, and introducing advanced swimming skills.
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Aims to enhance swimming proficiency, focusing on technique refinement, increased endurance, and preparation for competitive swimming.
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Prepares swimmers for competitive swimming, focusing on advanced techniques, endurance, and race strategies.
Additional Information
Program Availability: Not all programs are available at every facility. To view programs offered at specific locations, log in to the respective facility's iClassPro account.
Assessments and Progression: Students are assessed at the end of each term, with skill assessments available on the Customer Portal. During school holidays, holiday-intensive programs are provided.
For any questions regarding the programs or levels, please contact L+R Group by phone, email, messenger, or in person at reception.
Welcome to Water School
Swim Smart. Move Confidently. Thrive Together.
Water School is the heart of our aquatic education and fitness program — a comprehensive, community-focused initiative delivering high-quality swim instruction and water-based activities for all ages and abilities. From first splashes to competitive strokes, our programs support every swimmer's journey with a focus on safety, progression, and enjoyment.
We believe that every member of the community deserves access to expert-led, inclusive aquatic learning — whether it's for confidence in the water, skill development, or lifelong fitness.
Our Programs: Something for Everyone
Water School offers a structured pathway of aquatic development tailored to individual needs and stages of learning:
👶 Infants & Toddlers (4 months – 3 years)
Water Familiarisation & Early Bonding
Gentle, play-based classes that build water comfort and safety awareness with a caregiver.
Nursery
Bubs
Tots
🐠 Learn to Swim (3+ years)
Independent Water Skills & Safety Fundamentals
Building the core skills of floating, kicking, breathing, and water confidence.
Awareness
Novice
Learner
Wise
🏊♂️ Stroke Development & Correction
Refining Technique & Building Efficiency
Focus on body position, timing, endurance, and stroke quality.
Skills
Proficient
🔥 Squad Training & Performance Pathways
Advanced Fitness, Discipline & Competition Preparation
For swimmers progressing into competitive or high-performance pathways.
Talent
Foundation
Elite
🏫 School & Group Programs
Customised, High-Impact Group Delivery
School Swimming – Intensive curriculum-aligned swimming blocks
Safety & Survival – Real-world water safety, emergency response, and self-rescue skills
SRT (Survival, Rescue, Teamwork) – Aquatic scenarios to develop critical thinking and cooperation
Seal Pups – Water and land-based activities using games to build water confidence in younger children
Aquatic Fitness & Specialty Clinics
💪 Fitness Classes (for Youth & Adults)
Stay active and energised with fun, low-impact classes designed to improve mobility, strength, and cardiovascular health.
Water Exercise
Stretch & Strength
Kick & Core
🎯 Technique Clinics & Skills Workshops
Intensive sessions that target specific aspects of swim performance.
Freestyle & Backstroke
Butterfly & Breaststroke
Starts & Turns
Commitment to Quality & Safety
Water School operates with the highest standards of professionalism and safety.
All instructors are Austswim or Swim Australia qualified.
Our programs are aligned with national aquatic education frameworks.
We maintain ongoing professional development, regular in-service training, and site-level quality control.
All sites implement a robust Aquatic Safety & Risk Management Plan, and include qualified first responders and lifeguards on duty at all times.
Join Water School Today
Whether you're helping your baby discover the joy of water or preparing your child for squad trials — or even joining in yourself for fitness — Water School has a program that meets you where you are.
Let’s make waves, build skills, and foster confidence — one swim at a time.
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