Friday night is FUN night at DHP

Friday night is FUN night at DHP. It offers swimmers the chance to compete and improve their personal best times as well as offering an environment for families to meet and socialise. The yummy BBQ is a great excuse for you have a night off cooking duties while watching your little champs having fun.

When: First Friday of the month

Time: Races from 6.00pm

Cost: $5/student (includes races and sausage sizzle)

First club night for 2014: 7th February

Club Nights are open to past and present LTS families of DHP. The event commences at 6pm sharp and are finished by 7.30pm. A Club BBQ will be on during this time.

For more information please contact DHP Reception or view/download the Club Handbook by clicking here.

Learn to Swim - Term 1 - Starting VERY Soon!

Dinky Dolphins Award Winning Learn to Swim Program for Term 1 of 2014 is starting Monday 20th January. To ensure your child gains the knowledge necessary to confidentially swim, enrol before Monday to make sure they have a place.

If you would like further information or have any questions, please don't hesitate to speak to one of our friendly team members at DHP Reception. 

A FUN FILLED 2 Weeks Planned for School Holidays

WEEK 1

Dinky Dolphins Creche have a fun-filled week planned for the first week of the June School Holidays! It's Safari Week and your little ones are invited to paint like the monkeys, jump like a frog, blow bubbles like a baboon, roar like a lion and run wild!

FEATURING A JUMPING CASTLE! 

When: Tuesday 25th | Wednesday 26th June 

Cost: $4 a ticket 

(Outside event permission form applies, Sun Smart policy and old clothes required.)

WEEK 2

Week 2 of the June School Holidays sees the Creche come alive with Buddy Bear building! Your little one can have fun building their own Buddy Bear.

All ages are welcome. Anytime during Creche sessions.

When: Anytime during Creche sessions (week 2 of school holidays)

Cost: $18

Easter Parade Fun!

Dinky Dolphins Crèche staff with their creative hats 

Parade time!

Rose wins the easter egg guessing competition

What a pretty pair with their Easter hats!

The littles ones and Dinky Dolphins Crèche staff had a fantastic time at the Easter Hat Parade last Thursday. Thank you to all who attended and were involved, it seems the kids had a great time!

A Special Present for LTS Students

We have added even more value to the Dolphins Learn to Swim deals, a Birthday Present from Dolphins. During the month of your child(s) Birthday, we will send you a Birthday card which allows your child to redeem one free* kids meal and one free* soft serve ice-cream!

There's never been a better deal to get your children enrolled in Dolphins Learn to Swim.

*Terms & Conditions apply, contact us for more information. 

The Benefits of Your Child Learning to Swim

• 1 in 5 of all drowning deaths are children aged under 18 years
• 56 children drowned last year
• 91% of children aged 0-4 fell or wandered into the water
• 43% of children aged 10-14 drowned in rivers
• Males are 4 times more likely to drown than females
• Drowning rate dramatically increases as teenagers become young adults.

Skills and knowledge learnt at Dolphins provides a level of protection and aims to provide children with solid foundation skills in swimming, survival and basic rescue skills.

Through Dolphins Health Precinct philosophy, “Dolphins” with the help of our friend, “Splash” will give your child the ultimate in fun based learning! The Learn to Swim teachers’ goal in every lesson is to create an adventure where children will be transported by new and innovative teaching techniques. This will ensure that they will both enjoy their time and learn at a faster rate. The facilities have been specifically designed with children in mind and cater to their every need, making every lesson an enjoyable experience.

Dolphins Learn to Swim provides professional swimming lessons for your child that is affordable and will give you peace of mind.

For more information, see Dolphins Health Precinct Reception or call 07 3880 3729.

Water Safety Warning

Many pre-school children drown each year. It is most important that you  understand having your baby in and around water means exposing them to an  environment that poses many dangers. Water safety is the responsibility of all people caring for infants. Remember children’s safety is paramount.

WARNING - You Must Supervise! 

• Never leave a child unattended in or out of the pool 
• Always keep the child close at arms length 
• Do not rely on floatation devises to supervise the child for you 
• When teaching, be alert, watch to see that baby’s mouth stays clear of the water to avoid ingesting water 

OTHER SAFETY CONCERNS 

• Keep children shaded or covered from the elements eg sun 
• Make sure the pool and surrounds are clean 
• Teach baby in warm water preferably 32 degrees Celsius 

KIDS ALIVE DO THE FIVE

1. Fence the pool 
2. Shut the gate 
3. Teach kids to swim 
4. Supervise 
5. Learn resuscitation 

For more information visit www.kidsalive.com.au

(Source: World Wide Swim School (2007))