Donna Garman Swim School in Yatala, Queensland, Australia | School

Donna Garman Swim School

Locality: Yatala, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3807 7387

Address: 37 Enkleman Road 4207 Yatala, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 The September school holiday intensive is next week Monday 24th - Friday 28th. This requires the child to attend a 30 minute lesson every day Monday to Friday. Classes are between 8am and 10am. Cost is $75 per child. ... There are still vacancies available if you are interested in booking your child in. See more

25.01.2022 Hi Parents, I thought I would let you all know that as of tomorrow, Monday 17th August, that access to Stanmore Road from Peachy Road will be closed until early October. This may mean it will take a little longer to get to the swim school if you use Peachy Road. If you use this route there are alternative routes which may take a little longer. I have marked on the attached map the following routes. The area marked red on Peachy Road is where the closure is.... Route 1: Green. From Peachy Road turn right into Sandy Creek Road. This will take you to Darlington Drive in which you turn left onto and then left at the roundabout to get onto Stanmore Road. Route 2: Purple. From Peachy Road, before reaching Sandy Creek Road turn off, turn right into Pearson Road. Follow this road to the end and turn left onto Darlington Road. When you reach the roundabout on Darlington, turn left onto Stanmore Road. Route 3: Yellow/Orange From Peachy Road turn right onto Pascoe Road. This will take you past Coles shopping centre at Norfolk. Turn left at roundabout onto Cuthbert Drive. Stay on Cuthbert drive, ( second exit off roundabout ). Turn left onto Darlington Drive beside the brewery and follow to the end. Turn left at roundabout onto Stanmore Road. Not marked on the map is the option to come up the highway to the Yatala North Exit number 38 and turn left to get onto Stanmore Road. I hope this helps. Cheers Donna.

25.01.2022 Lessons finish this Saturday 30th March for 3 weeks. Term 2 starts Tuesday 23rd April. Please let me know if your child will continue to swim next term to confirm your childs spot. Term 2 fees are: Monday classes - $136 - 8 weeks... Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat classes - $170 - 10 weeks Thursday classes - $153 - 9 weeks Enjoy the holidays. Klaudia and I look forward to seeing you in Term 2. See more

24.01.2022 This is our Travelling Trailers page

23.01.2022 Who is excited to get back in the pool? The water is a toasty 33 degrees. Tomorrow, Monday 13th July, the swim school will reopen after being closed for 16 weeks due to COVID-19. Its the longest time it has been closed since opening in June 2001. I cant wait to see everyone. If you cant remember your class time please message me. See you all soon!!

22.01.2022 April Intensive Monday 8th April there is an intensive. This requires the child to attend a 30 minute lesson every day Monday to Friday. Classes are between 8am and 10am. Cost is $80 per child. There are still vacancies available if you are interested in booking your child in.... These classes are for ages 3 years and over. Great for beginners. See more

22.01.2022 April Update Hello Parents. Thought I would touch base with everyone. How is everyone going confined to home and home schooling? I cant believe its been 5 weeks since swim lessons ceased. It feels like 6 months. ... There is no news as to when lessons will restart. I am hoping its soon. I have been missing seeing all the kids, and the parents Lets hope when the government meets mid May to review restrictions that we get an idea of when we can resume. Until then, stay safe everyone. Cheers Donna. See more

21.01.2022 This is not swimming related but thought I would post here first in case someone on here would be interested. Selling Peppertown Playground. $300. There are no swings or slide but they can be purchased elsewhere to add on to it. It is held in the ground by one pole cemented in ground at the swing end. The rest of it just sits on the ground. It needs some TLC - maybe sanding.

21.01.2022 Term 2 is almost over! There are two weeks left of this Term. The last day of Term 2 is Saturday 23rd June. There will be a three week break before Term 3 starts on Monday 16th July. Over the next two weeks please let me know if your child will or will not be swimming in Term 3. ... Fees for Term 3 Mon, Tues & Wed classes $144 Thurs, Fri & Sat classes $160 See more

20.01.2022 Only 3 more weeks!

19.01.2022 2019 Term Four Term Four swim lessons commence tomorrow, Tuesday 8th October 2019. Term Four fees are:... Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday classes $170 - 10 weeks. Monday classes $136 - 8 weeks. No lessons: Monday 21st October - Pupil Free day at schools. Unfortunately Klaudia is not returning to teach the Thursday and Saturday morning classes. She was able to find a permanent part-time position elsewhere. I wish her all the very best and as she is my niece I will still see her often and be able to keep any of you updated. Students in those classes will have to put up with me taking them. I hope I can continue the great job she has done with all her classes. Looking forward to seeing you all. Cheers Donna.

17.01.2022 Wow another year almost finished. I hope it was a good year for everyone. All lessons are now finished for the year. The swim school is now closed for 4 weeks. It will reopen Monday 21st January. There will be an intensive during that week with weekly classes starting the following week on Tuesday 29th January. I will have classes sorted for Term 1 by mid January. Wishing everyone a very happy and safe Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

16.01.2022 Morning Parents. Please note that entry into Enkleman Road has changed as roadworks continue. Please take care.Morning Parents. Please note that entry into Enkleman Road has changed as roadworks continue. Please take care.

16.01.2022 April Intensive Good morning Parents. I hope everyone had a fabulous Easter break. Next week, Monday 9th April, I am running an intensive. This requires the child to attend a 30 minute lesson every day Monday to Friday. Classes are between 8am and 10am. Cost is $75 per child. There are still vacancies available if you are interested in booking your child in.

16.01.2022 2018 Term Two Lessons. I hope you all had a wonderful Easter and enjoyed the school holidays. Term Two swim lessons commence tomorrow, Monday 16th April. ... Please confirm if your child is returning if you havent already. Term Two fees are: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday classes $160 - 10 weeks Monday & Wednesday classes $144 - 9 weeks No lessons on; Wednesday 25th April - Anzac Day and Monday 7th May - Labour Day. I am still working on requested time changes and will be in touch with those parents soon. Looking forward to seeing you all. Cheers Donna.

15.01.2022 Monday 21st October 2019 There are no lessons on this date. As it is a pupil free day at schools I find most parents forget about swimming due to kids being home so I find it easier to just not have lessons on this day. Lessons back to normal from Tuesday 22nd October 2019.

15.01.2022 Merry Christmas. Hope everyone is having a fabulous day with their loved ones.Merry Christmas. Hope everyone is having a fabulous day with their loved ones.

13.01.2022 Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful mums today. Hope you all had a lovely day with your children.

13.01.2022 Hi Parents. For any one interested in a FREE parenting webinar I recommend this one. I listened to this one last week and learnt a lot of valuable tips on how to parent not only young kids but tips for my grown adult kids as well. It is running again next week and is available for parents who attend swim schools that are members of the Australian Swim School Association. https://powerfulparenting.info/live-webinar-registration

13.01.2022 Only 9 days till we reopen!! Please read some of the new safety measures that will be implemented when the swim school reopens.

12.01.2022 SAFETY WEEK Monday 3rd Dec - Sat 8th Dec This week is Safety Week. Kids will need clothes (shorts and t-shirt) over their swimmers to swim in for their lesson. This will allow them to experience what it is like if they fall into water in their clothes. No goggles to be worn for this week. All classes including babies and toddlers will be participating in safety week. If your child does not want to wear clothes in the pool that is ok. They can still participate in the activities. It is a fun week enjoyed by all the swimmers.

11.01.2022 Term 4 is quickly coming to an end! Some dates to put in your calendar: Monday 24th Nov - Saturday 30th Nov Safety Week - See info below. ... Saturday 14th December - End of Term 4. All classes finish on this day. There are 3 weeks left. Monday 16th Dec - Friday 20th Dec School Holiday Intensive Week - See info below. Monday 20th Jan - Friday 24th Jan School Holiday Intensive Week - See info below. 2020 Tuesday 28th January - Friday 3rd April Term 1 If you require a change of class day or time for 2020 please note it on the class changes form at the pool. I will work out classes and hopefully have them done by mid January. SAFETY WEEK Monday 24th NOV - Saturday 30th NOV This week is Safety Week. Kids will need clothes (shorts and t-shirt) to swim in for their lesson. This will allow them to experience what it is like if they fall into water in their clothes. No goggles to be worn for this week. All classes including babies and toddlers will be participating in safety week. Babies and toddlers still need a swim nappy under their clothes. If your child does not want to wear clothes in the pool that is ok. They can still participate in the activities. We will be using life jackets. If your child has a life jacket and you would like them to use it you are welcome to bring it along for their lesson. It is a fun week enjoyed by all the swimmers. SCHOOL HOLIDAY INTENSIVE WEEKS These classes require the child to attend a 30 minute lesson every day Monday to Friday. Classes are between 8am and 10am. Cost is $80 per child, per week. There are still vacancies available if you are interested in booking your child in. These classes are for ages 3 years and over. Great for beginners. You can book through Facebook, text or there is a booking sheet at the pool for each intensive week.

11.01.2022 School holidays are here!! Lessons are now finished for 3 weeks. As I am away in the outback for 3 weeks Term 3 will start Monday 22nd July. ... Term 3 fees are: Monday & Friday classes - $136 - 8 weeks Tues, Wed, Thur & Sat classes - $153 - 9 weeks. I will put up a link to our Travelling Trailers page for anyone who wants to follow our trip. Enjoy the holidays. Klaudia and I look forward to seeing you in Term 3. Cheers Donna.

10.01.2022 Thought this might give you parents a giggle.

09.01.2022 SAFETY WEEK Saturday 21st Nov - Friday 27th Nov Tomorrow is the start of Safety week. Kids will need clothes (shorts and t-shirt) to swim in for their lesson. This will allow them to experience what it is like if they fall into water in their clothes. No goggles to be worn for this week. All classes including babies and toddlers will be participating in safety week. Babies and toddlers still need a swim nappy. If your child does not want to wear clothes in the pool that is ...ok. They can still participate in the activities. We will be using life jackets. If your child has a life jacket and you would like them to use it you are welcome to bring it along for their lesson. It is a fun week enjoyed by all the swimmers. See more

08.01.2022 2019 Term One Term One swim lessons commence tomorrow, Tuesday 29th January. Term One fees are:... Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday classes $153- 9 weeks Monday classes $136 - 8 weeks No lessons on during the last week of school as I am away. Looking forward to seeing you all. Cheers Donna.

07.01.2022 2018 Term Four Lessons. Good Morning! I hope you all enjoyed the school holidays. ... Term Four swim lessons commence today, Monday 8th October. Term Four fees are: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday classes $160 - 10 weeks Monday classes $144 - 9 weeks No lessons on; Monday 22nd October Looking forward to seeing you all. Cheers Donna.

07.01.2022 Lessons Restart 2019 Term Two Term Two swim lessons commence tomorrow, Tuesday 23rd April 2019. ... Term Two fees are: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday classes $170 - 10 weeks. Thursday classes $153 - 9 weeks. Monday classes $136 - 8 weeks. No lessons: Thursday 25th April- Anzac Day Monday 5th May - Labour Day Looking forward to seeing you all. Cheers Donna.

07.01.2022 Tuesday 19th February Parents please note that entry into Enkleman Road has changed again. You cannot turn right into Enkleman Road from Stanmore Road. You will need to go past Enkleman Road and do a U turn near the entry to the quarry. Then you will be able to turn left into Enkleman Road. Please take care.

07.01.2022 2018 Term One Lessons. I hope you all enjoyed the holidays and managed to get some swimming practice in. Term One swim lessons commence tomorrow Monday 22nd January. ... This year all swim fees are per term only and are due within the first 2 weeks of term. Unfortunately there is no weekly payment option. Term One Fees are as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday classes - $160 for 10 weeks Friday classes - $128 for 8 weeks Saturday classes - $144 for 9 weeks Looking forward to catching up with you all. Cheers Donna.

07.01.2022 23rd March 2020 Dear Families, Since Friday I have been struggling over the decision to continue or to stop. Constantly referring to the Australian Swim School Association, Swim Australia and the Government Health Authorities for guidance with this decision.... Today I have come to a decision that I hope you will all support. I will end lessons effective of Tuesday 24th March 2020. In following the advice from Qld Health, ASSA, Swim Australia and other health organisations I will re-open when it is deemed safe to do so. Students will keep their current class day and time when lessons resume. Parents will be given a credit towards the next term payment for the lessons that have been cancelled this week and next week. As we continue to work through this together, please let me know if you have any additional questions or concerns. [email protected] Please stay safe during this unprecedented time. Kind Regards, Donna Garman [email protected]

06.01.2022 Wednesday 20th February Roadworks update You can turn right into Enkleman Road today from Stanmore Road. When leaving Enkleman Road you can no longer turn right towards Tamborine. You need to go to the roundabout at Peachy Road and turn around there to head towards Tamborine.

05.01.2022 Happy Easter! Hope you all have a lovely Easter with lots of chocolate. Happy Easter! Hope you all have a lovely Easter with lots of chocolate.

05.01.2022 Lessons Restart I hope you all enjoyed the school holidays. Term Three swim lessons commence tomorrow, Monday 16th July. ... Please confirm if your child is returning if you havent already. Term Three fees are: Thursday, Friday, & Saturday classes $160 - 10 weeks Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday classes $144 - 9 weeks No lessons on; Monday 13th August Tuesday 14th August Wednesday 15th August Looking forward to seeing you all. Cheers Donna.

04.01.2022 Dear Families We will never put the health of your child, you or your family at risk. There is no current advice to avoid small gatherings or stop going to school or childcare or church or swimming etc. ... We have plans in place for these challenging times and will be guided by advice provided by the Federal Government, the QLD Health Department, along with other Australian swimming governing bodies. We will always put the health and safety of our clients first and we are currently doing all we can to keep the centre very clean. We are extremely conscious of hygiene at the pool at any time, and have, in line with recommendations, ramped up our cleaning and cleansing routines. We have provided soap in the toilet and bathroom to wash your hands thoroughly. We urge children or parents who may have a slight cold (not coronavirus) to not come to class to minimise the risk of spreading any germs. We know a lot of you already do this and we appreciate it. In the event Qld Health or other Government authority advises us to close then we will do as we are told. As will all those in the community. We will isolate in our homes and suspend lessons for the required period of time. We will reopen when we are advised to do so and when it is considered safe for all concerned. We are a small family business that is not benefiting from the Governments recent stimulus package and call upon our families to remain calm and continue to support us. If families are not at risk, do not fall into the high risk category and their children are still attending school, preschool or such things as ballet, church, AFL, Soccer etc., but choose to stop swimming then our business will be impacted. Sensible, calm and rational, decisions will prevent this from happening. In the event of any closure we will suspend lessons and start up again when we are told it is safe for us to do so. If we must close for several weeks then we will stop and start again, just like everyone else. We urge you to take advantage of the information contained on the following websites: QLD Health http://conditions.health.qld.gov.au//217/838/novel-coronav QLD Government https://www.qld.gov.au//conditions/he/coronavirus-covid-19 Federal Government https://www.health.gov.au/healt/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov These websites contain up to the minute information and advice, including: a self-assessment for risk of coronavirus (COVID-19), ways to reduce your risk to coronavirus, what it is who is at risk what you need to do if asked to self -isolate how the Infection spreads symptoms how to prepare There is no question these are worrying times, but together with calm and sensible responses and accepting sound advice from the Health Department, we will all get through this. Panic and hysteria are not the way forward. Cheers Donna Donna Garman Swim School

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03.01.2022 MAY UPDATE Hello Parents, I hope you are all doing well and enjoying some of the relaxed restrictions. ... After last Fridays announcement of Stage One lifting of restrictions that come into effect as of midnight tonight, Friday 15th May, I have been consistently reading and listening to what the various Australian Swim and Qld Government authorities have been saying in regards to what stage swim schools can safely reopen. At present the general consensus seems to be when Stage 3 of lifting restrictions comes into effect. This is due to the hands on and physical contact that instructors need to implement when teaching non swimmers. By waiting for Stage 3, Term 3, we will know if the virus has been contained well enough for swim lessons to return safely without the threat of having to stop again. This means reopening Monday 13th July - start of Term 3. If the restrictions change in any way that allow me to open earlier than 13th July or that the restart date gets pushed further out for any reason I will let you all know ASAP. Start Monday 13th July Term 3 This would be a 10 week term. It is during the colder months of the year and I know that some of the kids dont swim during winter. Also I understand that some parents may be apprehensive about swimming through the colder months with COVID19 still present in the community. I am also aware that financially due to COVID19 that some families may not be able to afford to return to lessons at the moment. So I would like to have an idea of numbers swimming so I can plan out class days and times. Please message, text or email me with your thoughts on when your child/ren will return. There will be some changes at the swim school due to COVID19 but I will post these details in another post closer to opening. Looking forward to getting back in the pool. Cheers Donna.

01.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all the beautiful mums today. Hope you all had a lovely day with your children.

01.01.2022 2020 Term One I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays. Term One swim lessons commence tomorrow, Tuesday 28th January. ... Term One fees are: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday classes $170 - 10 weeks. Monday & Saturday classes $153 - 9 weeks. Term One finishes on Friday 3rd April. Good luck to all the kids starting school this year. Looking forward to seeing you all. Cheers Donna.