Starting Big School: Why Consistent Swimming Lessons Are Key to a Smooth Transition

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Preparing for Big School and keeping Swimming Lessons Consistent

Starting “big school” is a significant milestone in your child’s life. It’s exciting, full of new experiences, but it can also bring a lot of changes. At 5 Star Swim Schools, we want to help make this transition as smooth as possible while ensuring your child continues to develop their vital swimming skills.

Why Consistency Matters

Swimming lessons provide more than just water skills—they offer stability and routine during times of change. By continuing lessons, you’ll:

  • Protect Their Skills:Regular lessons help prevent skill regression and keep your child confident and safe in the water. With the many changes they’re navigating and new things to learn at school, it’s easy for already-learned skills to fade. Taking a break from swimming can lead to a significant drop in skill level, as children focus their energy on adapting to their new environment.
  • Water Safety:Swimming is a life-saving skill. Continuing lessons ensures your child remains confident and safe around water.
  • Stability during big change: While school brings a big shift in their daily life, swimming lessons provide familiarity and consistency.
  • Give Them Something to Look Forward To:Swimming lessons offer a fun and engaging activity each week, providing a sense of enjoyment amongst the chaos of new routines.
  • Boosts Learning and Focus:Regular physical activity, like swimming, is not only great for the body but also for the brain. It helps improve cognitive function, memory, and concentration, all of which can support your child’s learning as they adjust to school.

Get Ahead of the Transition

We encourage families to re-schedule swimming lessons before their child starts school. Transitioning to a new class and or teacher now allows your child to adjust to their new routine early, so they’re ready to tackle the big changes of school life with confidence.

Tips for Choosing the Right Class Time

Finding the right class time to fit your new routine is key. Here are some tips:

  1. Adjust the Time Now
    Transition your child to a class that aligns with your school schedule, giving them time to adapt before the big changes begin. Avoid scheduling a time that might leave you rushing to the pool or one that’s too late, as this could leave your child feeling stressed or burnt out. Aim to allow a little downtime before the lesson so they feel calm and ready to swim.
  1. Opt for Earlier in the Week
    Pick a Monday or Tuesday class when your child is fresh and has plenty of energy, avoiding later in the week when they might be feeling tired.
  2. Start the Day Right
    Consider before-school swimming classes for an active, energising start to the day. Children are often freshest in the morning, making it an ideal time for them to learn and focus.
  3. Explore Weekend Options
    Weekend classes, whether morning or afternoon, can provide more flexibility and keep weekday routines manageable. Our centres are open 7 days.
  1. Use Makeup Lessons to Explore Options
    If you have makeup lessons available, now is a great time to use them to try different class times and meet new teachers. This can help you find a schedule that fits seamlessly with your new routine while giving your child a chance to adjust to any changes in a low-pressure setting.
  1. Keep Us in the Loop
    Our pool deck supervisors are here to help you find the perfect solution for your family. If something isn’t working, let us know, and we’ll do everything we can to get things on the right track. We’re happy to explore different options until we find the best fit—that’s what we’re here for!

How to Update Your Class Time

If your child is starting big school next year, let us know as soon as possible so we can help re-schedule their lessons.

Simply fill out the form at the front desk, and we’ll start arranging class changes based on your preferences. Until a suitable class becomes available, your child can continue with their current schedule.

We’re Here to Help

At 5 Star Swim Schools, we are committed to ensuring your child receives the best aquatic education, even during life’s big transitions. With our support, we can make this process stress free while instilling a lifelong love for water and the sport.

Speak to our pool deck supervisor team today to discuss your child’s needs. Together, we’ll find the best solution to keep your child swimming confidently and consistently!