Swimming
Swimming at Shade Pool
We are one of a very small number of primary schools to have their own swimming pool on site. The pool was built as part of the original building, which opened in 1904. Generations of children have learnt to swim in our pool.
The pool measures 12m x 5m and varies in depth from 1m to 1.4m.
Swimming Sessions
Our swimming teacher, Natalie Clarkson, organises the swimming timetable and lessons. During the school day the pool is open for Parent and Toddler, adults only, and school swimming lessons.
After-School swimming lessons are also available.
Prices as below:
After-School lessons are £4.50 per lesson (from w/c Monday 17th April 2023 this will be increased to £5)
Parent and Toddler classes are £4 per lesson (from w/c Monday 17th April 2023 this will be increased to £5)
Adults swimming classes are £3 per session (from w/c Monday 17th April 2023 this will be increased to £4)
All lessons need to be booked and paid for in advance for the term.
How do I book a swimming session?
Natalie Clarkson, our swimming teacher, is usually teaching in the pool but can be contacted on 07763 093386 on Thursdays between 09.45am and 12 noon. If you are unable to ring between these times you can text or leave a message anytime on this number and Natalie will get back to you as soon as she can.
Messages can be left for her via the School Office on 01706 812913.
Parent and Toddler Classes are on every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between the times shown.
Tuesday Morning - 9am-10am
Wednesday Lunchtime - 11.45am-12.45pm
Thursday Afternoon - 12pm-1pm
After School Lessons are on every evening except Tuesdays between the times shown below.
Monday - 4pm-6.30pm
Wednesday - 4pm-6.30pm
Thursday - 4.15pm-6.45pm
Friday - 4pm-5.30pm
Adult Swimming
Tuesday - 10am-11am
Swimming for Shade Pupils
At Shade Primary School the children have their first taster swimming lessons during the Summer term when they are in Year 1. Half of the class at a time will have 5 or 6 lessons so that they can get used to the water and the routines of the lesson. In year 2 and year 3 the children will swim every week. In year 4 the children swim for 2 terms. Any children who have not achieved the minimum expectation of swimming 25 metres will continue to swim weekly until this is achieved when they are in year 5 and year 6.
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