School Swimming Program

Available at:

  • Pelican Park Recreation Centre
  • Yawa Aquatic Centre
  • Crib Point Outdoor Pool

School Swimming Program

Mornington Peninsula Shire Active offers a wide range of programs for your group or school to participate in. You can choose from end-of-term activities through to programs that are energising, alternative and/or educational.

We offer school swimming program options that are available and aligned with education requirements for water safety. Programs can be tailored to meet the school's requirements for timetabling, logistics, affordability and curriculum objectives. 

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The Curriculum

The curriculum provides a comprehensive educational framework that enhances knowledge, skill and understanding of safer aquatic participation. 

The curriculum ensures alignment with and support of learning outcomes and drowning prevention strategies include:

  • The Federal Government's Curriculum Framework Guide. Where the focus is on experiential rather than command teaching.
  • The World Health Organisation (WHO) Drowning Prevention Implementation Guide is a central document that is acknowledged worldwide. 
  • The Australian Water Safety Council's Water Safety Plan.
  • AUSTSWIM Learning Pillars Framework is a guiding document for program development, lesson planning and teaching. 
  • Victorian Department of Education & Training Curriculum.
  • Victorian Water Safety Certificate.

Session Times

We will work with you to discuss, plan and implement suitable programs to meet your school's needs. Ensuring everyone has fun in a safe and friendly environment.

Program times may vary depending on the duration, number of students, financial considerations and educational needs.

School Swimming Program Enquiries

Swimming is an essential and life-saving skill that you have for life. Find out more or express your interest by completing the form here, please specify the program or service you are enquiring about in the message section of the form. Our team will be in contact shortly.

Program Options for Groups and Schools

Enquire today about a program option listed below or to discuss other options with our aquatics team.

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Swimming Lessons

Looking for a fun and interactive school swimming solution? Our Swimming and Water Safety Lessons are available in various formats to suit your group or school requirements for timetabling, logistics, affordability and curriculum objectives.

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Swimming Carnivals

Are you planning your next Annual School Swimming Carnival or Swimming Trials event? With the ideal swimming facilities and program options, we can help you to design a school swimming experience, which will be fun and enjoyable for students and staff.

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Aquatic Fun Days & Events

Aquatic Fun Days, Water Safety Education Days and various other aquatic events can be arranged to provide you with access to enjoy our aquatic facilities including, where available:

- Pool Fun Days at Yawa, Pelican Park or Crib Point Pool
- Inflatable Fun Days at Yawa or Pelican Park
- Water Safety Education Days at Yawa, Pelican Park or Crib Point Pool

Whether your event is for celebration, end of season fun day or group bonding experience, there's plenty of aquatic action to be enjoyed at our venues!

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Accessible Programs for All Abilities

Mornington Peninsula Shire Active provides a safe and inclusive environment for people of all abilities. We endeavour to provide valuable opportunities for people of all ages and abilities with the chance to learn to swim and enjoy aquatic recreation activities. If your group or school has specific accessibility needs, we would love to assist in discussing the possibilities. Please contact us today with your enquiry.

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