Our Learn to Swim program is designed to help every child develop confidence, safety skills and strong swimming technique in a supportive and engaging environment.
Ruyton Girls’ School
On the corner of the Coleridge Street and Fitzwilliam Street, Kew.
Enter our facility from Fitzwilliam Street
Infant and Learn to Swim classes
Monday – Friday: 9am-11am
Saturdays: 8am-12:30pm
Learn to Swim and Stroke Development classes
Monday - Friday 3:15-5:45pm
Saturday 8am-12:30pm
30-minute classes - $25.00, billed per month via Direct Debit.
We offer unlimited Make up Tokens! Can’t make your class? No worries we will issue a make-up token to come on another day or time.
Private lessons - $45.00 per class.
Ruyton Aquatic Operates during the school term. We are closed on school holidays and public Holidays.
Learn more about how we cater to all ages and abilities
Our private lesson provide personalised, one-on-one classes tailored to each swimmer’s needs and goals. Ideal for beginners, nervous swimmers, or students needing extra support. Achieving your swimming goals in a stress-free environment.
Our Adult Learn to Swim lessons at are designed to help adults build confidence, improve technique and feel comfortable in the water. Whether you are learning to swim for the first time or looking to refine your skills, our experienced instructors provide supportive, personalised guidance in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Ruyton Girls' School has partnered with Melbourne Swimming Club (MSC), one of Melbourne’s premier competitive swimming clubs to operate the training squads program at Ruyton’s aquatic facility.
Led by former Australian Olympic Coach Ian Pope and supported by Julie-Anne Roberts, MSC at Ruyton provides squad sessions from pre-squad, through to a state and national level. MSC staff also coach Ruyton’s SYDSA and GSV swimming teams.
By joining forces, Melbourne Swimming Club and Ruyton Girls' School have leveraged their shared focus on empowering individuals to reach their potential and created a powerful collaboration. This partnership fosters the development of swimming performance at Ruyton and strengthens MSC’s reputation for quality coaching expertise, and the development of exceptional athletes.
To find out more or to register for the MSC at Ruyton squads training program, please click here and complete the ‘Contact us’ enquiry form.
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Holiday Program
Our Holiday Swimming Program is a fantastic way for swimmers to build confidence and progress quickly in the water. The program includes five intensive 45-minute lessons across one week, allowing swimmers to develop their skills and technique through consecutive days of swimming.
The program is open to both our current families and new families and welcomes students aged 3 years and above. Classes are available across all seven levels, from beginner swimmers through to stroke development.
Whether your child is looking to refine their stroke technique, build confidence, improve water safety skills, or catch up on lessons, our experienced instructors will support them every step of the way.
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January Holidays
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19th of Jan – 23rd of Jan
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April Holidays
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13th of April – 17th of April
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June Holidays
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29th of June – 3rd of July
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September Holidays
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14th of September – 18th of September
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December Holidays
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14th December – 17th of December
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Facility
Our impressive facility has one 25-meter heated at 29 degrees lap pool featuring deep water and diving blocks, and a 11-meter heated at 33 degrees Learn to Swim Pool. Our pools maintain the highest standard of cleanliness and always maintain their temperature, ensuring that swimming is comfortable the whole year round.
Change rooms are always kept clean, with multiple showers available for use, and individual family change rooms for privacy.
Come and visit our Aquatic centre today!
Parents and Guardians are required to be in the water during our infant classes.
Students under 3 years old, or students not fully toilet trained yet are required to wear a swim nappy in the water.
Towel, bathers, googles, swimming cap and a spare pair of clothes to change into.
Students are assessed regularly throughout the term. Parents may request additional assessments at any time, and our team will try their best to accommodate.
Every child learns to swim at their own pace. Our focus is on ensuring each swimmer builds strong technique, water safety awareness, and confidence before progressing to the next level.
Progression through our program depends on a range of factors. Some children may move through levels quickly, while others may benefit from additional time to develop and consolidate their skills.
Googles are recommended for swimming lessons as they help children feel more comfortable and confident in the water. While goggles are encouraged, our students will also practice swimming without them to ensure they are comfortable with water on their face and in their eyes.
Parents and guardians are required to be present at all times in the centre.
Yes! Swimming over winter continues to build on confidence, skill and essential water safety skills year around. Consistent swimming also supports students’ health, coordination and stamina, while providing a fun activity during winter!
Most importantly, students lean best through regular practice, and year-round participation helps them progress at their own pace while developing lifelong swimming and safety skills!
Monday 26 January: Australia Day - Public Holiday - CENTRE CLOSED
Tuesday 27 January: Term 1 Commences
Monday 9 March: Labour Day - CENTRE CLOSED
Thursday 2 April: End of Term 1
Monday 20 April: Term 2 Commences
Saturday 25 April: ANZAC DAY – Public Holiday - CENTRE CLOSED
Monday 8 June: King's Birthday – Public Holiday - CENTRE CLOSED
Saturday 27 June: End of Term 2
Monday 13 July: Term 3 Commences
Saturday 12 September: End of Term 3
Monday 5 October: Term 4 Commences
Monday 2 November: School Closure - CENTRE CLOSED
Tuesday 3 November: Melbourne Cup – Public Holiday - CENTRE CLOSED
Saturday 12th December: End of Term 4
