Swimkidz Oxfordshire

☀️ That’s a wrap for this term! ☀️

As another fantastic term comes to an end, we’d like to say a huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing Swimkidz families for your continued support, smiles and enthusiasm. It’s been a pleasure watching so many of our swimmers grow in confidence, develop new skills and achieve so much in the pool. 💙🏊

Our team are now taking a well-earned summer break to recharge and get ready for another exciting term. When hopefully everyone will be fully fit !

📅 Lessons will restart from Tuesday 1st September.

The office will be open on and off throughout the holidays, but please don’t worry if you need us, our emails will still be monitored, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

We hope you all have a fantastic summer filled with fun, laughter and wonderful family memories. If you’re heading to the beach, pool or on holiday, please remember to stay safe around water and keep practising those water safety skills you’ve learnt in lessons. 🌊💙

Have an amazing summer, and we can’t wait to welcome you all back to the pool in September! ☀️🏖️🏊

🏖️🌊 SUMMER IS HERE… AND SO ARE BEACH DAYS! 🌊🏖️

With the summer holidays here, lots of you will be heading to the beach for some well deserved fun in the sun! ☀️⛱️ But before you dive in, make sure you and your family know what the beach safety flags mean. 🚩

❤️💛 RED & YELLOW FLAGS – The safest place to swim! This is the lifeguarded area, so always swim between these flags and listen to the lifeguards.

🚩 RED FLAG – DANGER! Never enter the water when a red flag is flying.

🏁 BLACK & WHITE CHEQUERED FLAGS – This area is for surfboards, paddleboards, kayaks and other non-powered craft. Do not swim here.

🟠 ORANGE WINDSOCK – Indicates strong or offshore winds. Never use inflatables when the windsock is flying, as they can quickly be blown out to sea.

🌊 Remember, conditions can change quickly, so always check the flags, listen to the lifeguards and keep a close eye on children around water. And if you’re unsure… ask a lifeguard! 🛟

Have fun, stay safe and make lots of amazing summer memories! 💙☀️

This week has definitely been an emotional one as we say goodbye (or rather, see you less often) to some of our amazing little swimmers who have been with us since they were tiny babies and are now all grown up, ready to start school in September. 🥹💙

It has been such a privilege to watch each of you grow into confident, happy swimmers and wonderful little people. Watching your journey from those very first splashes to swimming with confidence is something we’ll always treasure.

For some, like Isaac, it’s not quite goodbye! 🩵 Moving to weekend lessons means we’ll still get to see your smiling face, but it just means saying goodbye to your weekday teacher, which is never easy. We’ll all miss our weekly swims together, but we’re so excited for your next chapter.

To all of our September starters, thank you for letting us be a part of your swimming journey. We are so proud of every single one of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll achieve, both in and out of the pool. Good luck at school, you’ll all be amazing! 🌟🏊‍♂️💙

Reminder - Our Chandlings lessons will continue to run up to Sunday 26th July.

💙 Some of our lucky swimmers were able to get their hands on a bib too! 💛

We recently donated a set of Oxford United baby bibs to SSNAP (Support for the Sick Newborn and their Parents), who support sick and premature babies and their families at the John Radcliffe Hospital. 💛

Find out more 👉 https://www.ouitc.org/latest-news/oxford-united-in-the-community-donate-baby-bibs-to-local-families/

💙🐠 BABY SWIMMING SPACES NOW OPEN FOR SEPTEMBER! 🐠💙

Looking for a special activity to enjoy with your little one while building confidence and essential water safety skills from the very beginning?

We’re now taking pre-bookings for our September Baby Level 1 classes, suitable for babies aged 0-8 months. 👶💦

📍Chandlings, Boars Hill
Saturday 1:30pm

📍 The Park Club, Milton
Tuesday 1pm & 1:30pm

📍 Oratory Prep, Goring
Thursday 9:45am

✨ Classes start from Tuesday 1st September

Secure your place today with just a £30 pre-booking payment and pay the remaining balance closer to the start of term.

Our baby classes are designed to:
💙 Build water confidence
💙 Encourage bonding through fun activities
💙 Introduce valuable water safety & personal survival skills
💙 Support your baby’s development through play

Spaces are expected to fill quickly, especially as our Thursday Park Club is full before advertising but fingers crossed we may release additional availability closer to September depending on demand and venue capacity.

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🌟 Star of the Week – Evan! 🌟

A huge congratulations to our Star of the Week, Evan! ⭐

Here’s what his cover teacher Katie had to say…

When Evan met me for the first time, he was feeling very nervous, but despite his worries, he showed incredible bravery and gave the lesson his absolute best. He worked so hard practising his froggy arms and legs and made magnificent progress throughout the session.

The biggest achievement was seeing Evan swim independently – such a huge milestone! He absolutely smashed it and impressed not only me, but also Lucy and his mum. We were all so proud of him!

To top it all off, at the end of the lesson, Evan jumped into the deep end completely independently, conquering his fears with amazing courage. I really hope Evan knows just how brave he was.

Well done, Evan – you should be so proud of yourself. You’re an absolute star! 🌟💙

💙 A Huge Well Done & Thank You to Fay’s Amazing Swimmers! 💙

Over the past month, Fay has been away recovering after unexpected emergency surgery, and we wanted to take a moment to say a massive thank you to all of her wonderful swimmers and families.

Despite having different teachers covering lessons, every single one of you has adapted brilliantly, continued to work hard, and kept making fantastic progress. You’ve impressed your cover teachers with your amazing skills, determination, and positive attitudes, and we couldn’t be prouder of you all! 🌟🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

We’d also like to say a heartfelt thank you for your patience, understanding, and kindness during this time. The thoughtful get well messages and lovely cards you’ve sent to Fay have meant so much and have really helped lift her spirits while she’s been focusing on her recovery. ❤️

Fay is doing well, continuing to recover, and is very much looking forward to being back poolside and seeing all of your smiling faces again soon!

⭐️🌟 Star of the Week – The Whole Class! 🌟⭐️

This week, every single swimmer in my Thursday toddler class showed incredible skills and bravery in the pool. ALL of the children put their faces in the water, something that can be much harder for some than others and everyone chose to have a go at swimming independently on their noodles and with their underwater swims. I am so proud of each and every one of them! 💙🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

⭐️ Franklin – You have progressed so much this term and have fully embraced the lessons, seeing you swim independently on your noodle this week and truly trust it made me so proud. This has been a huge hurdle for you, and to then choose to put your face in the water for your swims to adapt that perfect swim position as well… 🥹 Amazing work, Franklin!

⭐️ Raven – Your bravery over the past few weeks has been incredible. Going under the water and standing and jumping off the mat for the first time 🤩 has been such a joy to watch. Your smile and happiness every lesson are infectious, and you bring so much positivity to the class.

⭐️ Joanna – Every week you are the first to be ready to start, eager to learn and try new things, and always helping Tara with demonstrations. Your star float this week was brilliant 🤩 Thank you for always being such a star student! ⭐️

⭐️ Alara – You have only recently joined the class, but your confidence has grown tremendously since your first lesson. Your willingness to try, even when you're feeling a little nervous, is fantastic. Great effort balancing and turning on your helicopter and excellent bubble blowing! 🌟

⭐️ Arthur – Although you missed this week, it would be a shame not to acknowledge your amazing efforts. You bring 100% every lesson, give every activity a go, and are smashing your lessons with little to no assistance from Daddy. Your confidence and strength in the pool are fantastic! 💪🏊

⭐️ Elsie – You have come on leaps and bounds this term! You are now willingly putting your face in the water when previously you felt very nervous, and you are able to swim independently on your noodle. You always try your hardest and, with gentle encouragement, are able to achieve so much. Keep believing in yourself, Elsie you are doing brilliantly! 💙

✨ To conclude, I am so incredibly proud of this class. Their grown ups bring such wonderful support and encouragement to every lesson, and without them (and me of course, ha) the children wouldn't be the amazing swimmers they are becoming today. Thank you for your patience and for allowing your children the time to build trust and confidence in the water. It is a privilege to watch them all grow and progress each week. ❤️

🌟 You are all my Stars of the week! 🌟

💙 Happy Father’s Day to all of our amazing SwimKidz Daddies! 💙

Thank you for being your little one’s biggest cheerleader, their swimming buddy, and their everyday hero. From first splashes to big milestones, your love, encouragement, and support help create memories that will last a lifetime.

We are so grateful to have such wonderful dads as part of our SwimKidz family. Wishing you all a day filled with love, laughter, and plenty of special moments with your little swimmers! 🏊‍♂️💙

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at SwimKidz Oxfordshire! 🦈✨

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