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In this edition...2019 Swimming Program

Aquatic Centre Closure

Temporary Access to Car Park

Time to Book for 2019

Merry Christmas

Established 1875

MONDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2018

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Holiday Swimming Program

Superheroes Week Takes Off


Championship Success

Meet Squad Swimmer & Staff

Adult Fit Swim Makes a Splash


Holiday Swimming ProgramWe are unable to offer an intensive swimming program at the start of the school holidays due to the refurbishing work on the Aquatic Centre floor. We apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience that this may cause.

We will however have two weeks of Learn-to-Swim programs before school returns in January 2019.

Week 1: Monday, 14 January 2019 through to Friday, 18 January 2019

Week 2: Monday, 21 January 2019 through to Friday, 25 January 2019

The program is for levels Guppies to Dolphins.

Please contact the Aquatic Centre to make your booking.

The Aquatic Centre will be closed from Saturday, 8 December until mid-January.

The pool surface will be upgraded to a non-slip surface so access will be limited during these works.

Squads and Learn-to-Swim lessons will be affected.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

AQUATIC CENTRE CLOSURE

There are always plenty of smiles during Georgia’s Goldfish class from Reuben, Matilda,Matilda and Lily-May.

Parents and their littlies enjoy Jellyfish classes

A GPS School for boys Prep - Year 12Boarders from Year 5

PO Box 2900, Toowoomba QLD 4350 AUSTRALIA24 Margaret Street, East Toowoomba QLD 4350 AUSTRALIA

Telephone: (07) 4687 2500 Facsimile: (07) 4687 2666Email: [email protected]

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Adult Fit Swim Makes a SplashAdult Fit Swim Makes a Splash

Adult Fit Swim Makes a SplashThank you to everyone who supported the Adult Fit Swim classes that were held on Mondays and Wednesdays during this term.

It certainly was a successful program with anywhere between 19 and 24 participants each night.

The classes catered to all levels of experience and fitness and everyone enjoyed the social and health benefits.

It was open to Toowoomba Grammar School staff, current parents and parents of enrolled future students.

Due to the success of Adult Fit Swim the classes will return next term. We will confirm the dates and times on our Facebook page when the new term gets closer.

5 Health Benefits of Swimming1. Total body workout.

2. It keeps your heart rate up, builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness whilst burning calories.

3. Swimming tones muscles and builds strength with little impact on the body.

4. Great for your general wellbeing and positive attitude. Like any aerobic exercise when it triggers the release of endorphins in the brain it gives the body the feeling of contentment and euphoria.

5. Swimming is good for all ages. It’s a lifetime exercise.

Car Park ChangesNo vehicle access to Aquatic Centre car park via Herries St this week, December 3-7.

Car park entry is available via the Senior School - Herries St, drive in past the Health Centre and down through the boom gates.

We apologise for the inconvenience.







Championship SuccessNew Zealand Short Course ChampionshipsWe had two swimmers travel across the Pacific to compete in the New Zealand Short Course Championships in Auckland, New Zealand in October.

15 year-old Naia Anderson won silver medals in the 400m Individual Medley and the 200m Butterfly. She competed in a total of five finals and recorded personal best times in all of them!

15 year-old George Tighe won silver in the 200m Butterfly (2:11.04) and bronze in the 100m Butterfly (58.17).

Queensland Open Water ChampionshipsThere were also great results for Toowoomba Grammar Swimming Club members at the Queensland Open Water Championships at Kawana in October:

• Silver to our mixed relay team of George Tighe, Archie Craig, Isabelle Mason, Naia Anderson and Sienna Deurloo

• Silver, Sienna Duerloo in the 11-13 years 1.25km

• Bronze, Naia Anderson in the 15 years and under 7.5km and 4th in the 5km

• George Tighe, 6th overall in the 2.5km Open (and the 3rd 15 year-old competitor to finish)

• Archie Craig, 6th in the 15 years and under 5km

• Isabelle Mason, 5th in the 15 years and over 5km

• Josephine Illing, 5th in the 11-13 years 1.25km

• Congratulations also to Billy Retallick and Kalea Anderson for top efforts in the 11-13 years 1.25kmSienna Deurloo

George Tighe, Josephine Illing, Kalea Anderson, Sienna Deurloo, Isabelle Mason, Naia Anderson, Archie Craig

George Tighe & Naia Anderson at the New Zealand Short Course Championships

George Tighe, Naia Anderson, Isabelle Mason, Archie Craig

Naia Anderson, Isabelle Mason, Richard McLean, Archie Craig, George Tighe








Superheroes Week Takes OffThe Aquatic Centre was transformed into a DC Marvels and Justice League battleground from Monday, 5 November to Saturday, 10 November. Superheroes of all shapes, sizes and ages came out to swim and play.

There were capes, masks, hats and googles galore as everyone enjoyed the chance to unleash that superhero within and be extra amazing!








Time to Book for 2019We’re taking bookings now for Term 1, 2019 now. Please book as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out on your preferred day and time. Please contact Reception on 4687 2632 or come and see us in person.


LTS and Make Up Lesson Policy• Make up lessons will only apply to learn to swim participants

• Make up lessons will only be applicable if the office is notified of your child’s absence 2 hours prior to the lesson commencing

• Make up lessons will only be available whenever there are vacancies

• There is a limit of 2 make up lessons per term which must be taken within the term of booking

• Make ups cannot be used as credits for lessons

‘Row Your Boat’ with the TGS Prep class Some of the TGS Prep students enjoying lessons









SQUAD SWIMMERJuert EerkensAge 11

Squad State Squad

Favourite Food Caesar Salad

Favourite Super Hero Flash

Favourite part of Swimming The feeling after doing hard work

STAFF PROFILEKylie Charlesworth

Learn to Swim Co-ordinator assistant

Favourite Food Roast turkey and salad

Favourite Super Hero Leonardo Ninja Turtle

Favourite part of Swimming Seeing Success

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SplashMerryChristmasThe Aquatic Centre Staff would like to thank you for your patronage during 2018.

We would like to wish you and your family a very joyful and safe Christmas and a relaxing holiday.

We look forward to continuing our relationship with you in the New Year.

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