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I am a strong believer that swimming is an important skill for children to learn. By learning to swim at a young age this gives them necessary confidence and knowledge to stay safe in and around the water. I look forward to helping your children grow.
I’m dedicated to helping your child become confident in the water and enjoy their learn to swim experience. I also enjoy volunteering as a Guide Leader in Cambridge.
HI, my name is Ava.
Swimming used to be a huge part of my life growing up but I have since taken up rowing and now compete for Waikato Rowing Club.
However, my passion for swimming hasn’t faded—I’ve been a swim teacher for the past few years and love helping kids develop their confidence in the water.
I believe that swimming is an awesome skill to learn because it keeps us safe in our big blue ocean, and is also super fun! I grew up training in my local swimming club up in Pukekohe, where I developed a life-long love for the water that I'm excited to share with the next generation. Outside of swimming, I love playing football with my mates at UNICOL and some social volleyball for fun.
I am inspired by the kids I teach daily and am grateful to have a positive influence on their future water safety by helping them learn to swim the right way.
I have a strong passion for swimming, and it's been a big part of my life. I'm excited to work with the children to help grow their confidence in the water and improve their skills. I love working with kids to create a fun environment for them.
I am excited to make a positive impact on young swimmers, by helping them grow and flourish in the water, I enjoy watching their journey through water confidence and skill development.
I've always grown up going around swimming. I used to be a competitive swimmer and then now have become a lifeguard at Whangamatā beach. I love working with kids and look forward to helping others and passing on knowledge. I am enthusiastic, passionate for fun and positive.
I have been passionate about swim coaching since I began over 12 years ago and have since studied different teaching styles to help engage with the unique personalities of the children I teach.
I love helping children grow and develop skills in an accepting, positive and kind environment. I loved swimming lessons as a child and want to create the same thing for other children
Teaching gives me the opportunity to share what I’ve learned through my own experiences, while also helping others grow and achieve their personal goals. I find a lot of joy and purpose in supporting others on their learning journey.
Teaching young children to swim is about making lessons fun, gaining confidence, and being safe in and around water. I love to see the confidence bloom in our kids.
I am excited to be working with children and to be able to pass on my enjoyment of swimming having been a competitive swimmer myself. Confidence in the water is an important skill to have and it is rewarding to see their enjoyment.
Kia Ora I’m
Tessa! I’ve been involved in sports and working with young people for a few
years now, and I love seeing the confidence that grows when kids try something
new. After I swam when i was younger, I coached and played rugby, and I’m
passionate about creating positive spaces where tamariki feel supported and
have fun in their learning.
With a background as a primary school teacher and a proud mum of two, I’ve always had a strong connection to children’s learning and development. My love for the ocean and passion for wellbeing, fitness, and health have led me to this role, where I can help little ones build confidence in the water and learn vital water safety skills. I believe every child deserves to feel safe, strong, and happy in the water — all while having fun! When I’m not in the pool, I enjoy the lake and beach, spending time with my incredible family and getting behind our family run businesses.
I am very excited to see the children improve their swimming skills and gain water confidence. Having done swimming lessons at the swim school, I am privileged to be able to create the same fun environment when learning to swim.
Hi, my name is Vanessa and I come from a background of nannying, preschool teacher and teacher aide. I love working with children and look forward to meeting you all.
Kia Ora my name is Ellie and I love working alongside children and young people, supporting their growth and helping them build confidence in a safe and encouraging environment during swim lessons. Outside of work, you’ll find me involved in musical theatre and volunteering with youth.
Hi, My name is Jakob
Swimming has always been a big part of my life, and St Peters was where I first found a love and confidence for being in the water. I used to be a competitive swimmer, but I have now moved on to rowing for St. Peter's. My passion for the water has not faded as I now am a lifeguard at Whiritoa Beach, when I also coached in the surf club program. I am passionate about seeing the progress that each child makes, and I look forward to helping them grow their confidence in the water.
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I’m incredibly excited to be part of St Peter’s Swim School, as I’ve always had a deep passion for the water. Whether it’s the ocean, the lake, or the pool, being in or around water is something I’ve always felt closely connected to. This love began during my early years, when I first attended swimming lessons right here at St Peter’s.
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Hi, I’m Nolah. Outside of work, I play netball and lacrosse, which have both taught me perseverance, teamwork, and love staying active. I recently joined the swim school and have already loved being part of such a positive, welcoming community. I enjoy helping young swimmers build their confidence and develop their skills in the water while making sure they feel supported and proud of their progress. I’m excited to keep growing, learning, and making a positive impact at the swim school.
I started teaching at the swim school to gain more experience working with kids. I've always loved spending time with children and I'm hoping to be a primary school teacher in the future, so this is such a great opportunity for me to learn and grow in that direction.Outside of swimming, I'm super active and love playing sports like netball and basketball. I also have a big passion for horses. I do show jumping and work part-time at a racing stables on the weekends. I'd describe myself as fun, bubbly, and always up for a chat.
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I’m excited to teach swimming at St Peter’s because it combines two things I love: working with children and spending time in and around water. I have many years of experience working with children of different ages and look forward to bringing that experience to the pool. When I’m not here, I’m busy running my small business, spending time with loved ones, or doing one of my many hobbies.
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Hello, I'm Collin from the US. I've worked with children for over 15 years in various roles and positions. My first ever job as a teenager was a swim instructor in Hawai'i where I grew up. From this experience, I discovered my passion for working with youth and went on to receive a degree in Music Education. After working as a tour guide, cruise ship performer, and PE teacher, I'm returning to swim teaching as I work through another degree at Wintec. I love working with children and find joy in watching them have fun learning. I'm excited to be back in the pool and look forward to meeting you all
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Hi I’m Siina - I am currently a uni student at the University of Waikato studying a Batchelor of Sport and Human Performance with hopes of completing a Graduate diploma in teaching to go into Pe and Health teaching. I’ve been working as a swim instructor for 3 years now, and I have genuinely loved every second of it. I grew up doing swimming and surf life saving and continued both of these into my teenager years. I now do rowing but I am still a qualified lifeguard at Ruakaka beach. I love seeing kids confidence grow in the water and helping them learn skills that will stay with them for life. My goal is to make every kid as comfortable as possible in the water and make swimming something they can all enjoy and have fun doing. I look forward to seeing you all around the pool!
Kia ora, I have been working in education since 2003. First in Early Childhood for 18 years and then in Primary. I have taught all ages, from 3 months old through to year 6 primary students. I love teaching and watching children grow in their confidence and learning. I like to make learning safe and fun for everyone. When I had my son, I loved going to baby swimming lessons with him. Having the opportunity to be able to share this joy with other children and their significant adults, while teaching important water safety and swimming skills is a wonderful privilege. It is amazing to watch each child grow in their self-confidence and I look forward to seeing them continue to develop into amazing competent little swimmers during their time here at St Peter's. I look forward to meeting you in the pool.
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I started teaching at the swim school to gain more experience working with kids. I've always loved spending time with children and I'm hoping to be a primary school teacher in the future, so this is such a great opportunity for me to learn and grow in that direction.Outside of swimming, I'm super active and love playing sports like netball and basketball. I also have a big passion for horses. I do show jumping and work part-time at a racing stables on the weekends. I'd describe myself as fun, bubbly, and always up for a chat.
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