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Learn to Swim

Our popular Learn to Swim program provides a range of options to St Catherine’s students and the wider community during term time and school holidays.

The program provides multiple entry points, catering for every level from infants to club and competition; focusing on building confidence, learning water safety and improving stroke technique.

The overall goal is to deliver a fun and enjoyable experience while developing a valuable life skill.

Swim programs

All new enrolments must schedule a compulsory assessment before booking. Click here to schedule an assessment time.

Start exploring the water with your baby through fun songs and activities. We encourage parents to wear a rash shirt or t-shirt for safety.

• Baby Jellyfish (6 months to 18 months)

• Baby Turtle 18 months to 3 years

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We offer five levels in our Learn to Swim program, focusing on technique development through a variety of fun activities. We incorporate safety skills within each lesson.

• Crabs 3yr+
• Octopus
• Seals
• Dugongs
• Dolphins

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There are two levels in our pre-squad program that further develop technique whilst introducing racing and endurance.

• Stingrays
• Makos

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Our squad program is broken into four levels, each with a different focus ranging from fitness to club representative and high performance.

• Power Hour
• Development Squad
• Junior Club Squad
• Senior Club Squad
• Adult Squad

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STC Aquatics

St Catherine’s Aquatics Swimming Club is our competitive swim team, offering a two-tiered membership structure to help your child reach their swimming goals.

Aquatics Swimming Club Swimmer membership is for those who wish to begin their entry into competitive swimming. This membership allows you access to our Aquatics Swimming Club events and time trials as well as regular updates and information.

Contact us

Please contact us for booking times, information about our school holiday program and all other enquiries.

Learn to Swim: 

  • Phone: +61 2 8305 6379
  • Email: swimschool@stcaths.nsw.edu.au 
  • Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri: 9am – 3pm and Tues/Thurs: 1pm – 5pm

Aquatics program: 

  • Phone: +61 2 8305 6217
  • Email: aquatics@stcaths.nsw.edu.au
  • Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am – 3pm

Open Mornings

Our Open Mornings allow you to experience the magic of life at St Catherine’s for yourself and discover why we’re the right school for your family.

Please note, applications for senior school are currently closed for 2024, 2025 and 2026 – except for boarding and 2026 scholarships.

2024 Open Mornings :

  • Wednesday 13 November

All at St Catherine’s School acknowledge the Bidjigal and Gadigal people, the traditional custodians of the lands on which the school sits, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present.

We extend this respect to the continuation of the cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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