This wasn't something we expected to see while out running errands. A lace monitor (I think) crossing the road near Campbelltown Hospital. Perhaps he'd been to Marsden Park in Park Central for a play on the swings.
With all the new development going on it, local wildlife may be having to relocate. This lizard looked to be in good health. If you see or find an injured native animals on your travels, please call Wires Wildlife Rescue on 1300 094 737
otherwise just leave them alone.
Wednesday 11 January 2017
Wednesday 4 January 2017
Learn to swim for life
There has been an unprecedented number of drownings in NSW over the past couple of weeks, and an increase in drowning deaths overall, particularly in children under five. (Link to news story)
The Macarthur region offers many opportunities for learn to swim programs, including intensive programs during the school holidays. Some swim schools even visit playgroups and community groups to conduct safety sessions. No pool is necessary; they use visuals and demonstrations to teach young children about safety around pools.
Below is a list of venues in the Macarthur region offering swimming lessons. Some public schools also offer intensive learn to swim programs during term time. It is never too early or too soon to learn to swim.
Each of Campbelltown Council's leisure centres - Macquarie Fields Leisure Centre, Eagle Vale Central, and Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre in Bradbury offer swimming lessons for children (from six months) and adults. For more information on fees and timetables, check out their website.
Camden Council offers premium swimming and leisure facilities in the Camden Local Government Area.
Private swim schools in Macarthur
Kingswim at Macarthur Square
Jump! swim school at Minto
Starfish swim school at Leumeah
Swimaway in Camden and Narellan
Atlantis Aquatic Swim Centre in Smeaton Grange
Smeaton Grange Learn to Swim School can be found on Facebook
Special needs
Rainbow Club runs swimming programs for children with a disability, currently operating out of Eagle Vale leisure centre.
The Melissa Corby learn to swim school also caters for children with special needs and operates out of Mary Brooksbank school in Rosemeadow (Facebook link)
The Macarthur region offers many opportunities for learn to swim programs, including intensive programs during the school holidays. Some swim schools even visit playgroups and community groups to conduct safety sessions. No pool is necessary; they use visuals and demonstrations to teach young children about safety around pools.
 |
| Kings swim school visit to Campbelltown Halfpints playgroup |
Below is a list of venues in the Macarthur region offering swimming lessons. Some public schools also offer intensive learn to swim programs during term time. It is never too early or too soon to learn to swim.
Each of Campbelltown Council's leisure centres - Macquarie Fields Leisure Centre, Eagle Vale Central, and Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre in Bradbury offer swimming lessons for children (from six months) and adults. For more information on fees and timetables, check out their website.
Camden Council offers premium swimming and leisure facilities in the Camden Local Government Area.
- Camden Pool (open September to March)
- Mount Annan Leisure Centre (open all year round)
Private swim schools in Macarthur
Kingswim at Macarthur Square
Jump! swim school at Minto
Starfish swim school at Leumeah
Swimaway in Camden and Narellan
Atlantis Aquatic Swim Centre in Smeaton Grange
Smeaton Grange Learn to Swim School can be found on Facebook
Special needs
Rainbow Club runs swimming programs for children with a disability, currently operating out of Eagle Vale leisure centre.
The Melissa Corby learn to swim school also caters for children with special needs and operates out of Mary Brooksbank school in Rosemeadow (Facebook link)
And a reminder that if you're heading to the beach this summer, please swim between the flags.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)