Great Waves Swimming Academy

25/12/2025

It’s Christmas! 🎄

Thank you for your continued support in 2025, and we hope you enjoyed your lessons as much as we enjoy teaching them! ❤️

Roll on 2026, making lots more waves with our current and new customers! 🌊

We are back in the pool from Monday, 5th January 2026, and can’t wait to see you then! 🙌🏻

Keep your eyes peeled on social media for the exact opening dates for each pool, as well as exciting new programmes within our schedule! 👀

24/12/2025

Christmas has come early… 🎄

Congratulations Vicki! 👏🏻

You are the winner of our Elf on the Shelf competition and have won a HALF-TERM of free lessons! 🏊‍♂️

We will be in contact with you via email regarding your prize. 🏆

Thank you to everyone who entered the competition! 💚🧡

16/11/2025

08/10/2025

🚨💦 Join us for an action-packed Water Safety Workshop at Thomas More Catholic School, Purley this October half-term! 🌊👩‍🚒

📅 27th – 31st October 2025
🕙 Session 1: 10–11am
🕚 Session 2: 11–12pm

Swimmers will learn essential life-saving skills, practice safe water habits, and build confidence in and around the water. 🛟💪 Guided by experienced instructors, this workshop makes safety fun, engaging and unforgettable! ✨

Because superheroes don’t just wear capes, sometimes they wear swimming hats! 🦸‍♀️🏊‍♂️

08/10/2025

🎃👻 This October half-term, dive in and boost swimming skills with our Fast Track Courses at Thomas More Catholic School, Purley! 🏊‍♂️💦

📅 27th – 31st October 2025
⏰ 9:00am – 12:00pm

Our friendly instructors will help swimmers grow in confidence, improve techniques, and have a splash-tastic time in the pool! 🐠✨ Perfect for children who want to swim stronger and faster, all while having fun.

Don’t miss this chance to make a big splash during the October Half Term! 🌟💜

20/06/2025

We are absolutely thrilled to announce a brand new partnership with Thomas More Catholic School! 🌊 🤝

This historic partnership will provide Great Waves with exclusive use of Thomas More's swimming pool, 7 days a week. 🏊

This significant expansion to our programme will provide increased opportunities for children, adults and the SEN communities. 🏊

We will be offering swimming lessons 4:00-8:30 pm (Monday-Friday) and 8:00 am-5:00 pm (Weekends).

Not to mention several new programmes such as..... 👀
• Aqua Aerobics
• Aqua Zumba
• Women’s only swims
• Training hub for swimming teaching and aquatic training

And more community use! 😍
• Family swim and play sessions
• Disability and SEN family swims
• School swimming lessons

Get in touch now for a free trial lesson and grab 25% off your first month when you sign up! Aaaand refer a friend and get 2 free lessons EACH! 🧡

Don't wait, make waves. 🌊

02/05/2025

25 DAYS UNTIL FAST TRACK! 🙌🏻 🏊‍♂️

The count down is on! Choose a Fast Track Course to boost progress and prep for your Summer holiday! ☀️ Fast Track Courses are ideal during the May half-term:

1. An activity in the morning each day of the week 🏊‍♂️
2. The continuity of lessons each day means swimmers make huge leaps in progress over the week 📈
3. Structured plan to drive progress 🥇
4. Same Instructor allows swimmers to take on challenges and build on skills each day 😊

☀️

17/04/2025

We are excited for the return of our May Half-Term Fast Track Course 2025! 🏊‍♂️

Claim your 10% early bird discount by enquiring before midnight on Monday, 21st April 2025 🐦

COURSE INFORMATION

📍 Location: Thomas More Catholic School, Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2XP
📅 Dates: Tuesday 27th to Friday 30th May 2025 (4 days)
⏰ Times: 9:00-11:00 am
You will be allocated a 30-minute time slot between 9:00-11:00 am that will take place daily

📸 📝 Complimentary photography and reporting; our course includes a free underwater photo of your child and a swimming report of your child's progress throughout the week.

Claim your 10% discount by registering your interest by midnight on Monday, 21st April 2025.

Don't Wait - Make Waves! 🌊

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04/03/2025

We are back again for our yearly Easter Fast-Track Courses! 🐰

Don't miss this opportunity to fast-track your child's progress and give them a boost before the Summer! 🌞

🏊 Book your space now to avoid disappointment! 🏊

🐰EASTER FAST-TRACK COURSES 2025🐰

📅 DATES:
Week 1: Monday 7th to Friday 11th April 2025 (5 days)
Week 2: Monday 14th to Thursday 17th April 2025 (4 days)

📍LOCATION:
Thomas More Catholic School, Purley

⌚TIME:
11:30 am-1:30 pm
You are allocated a 30-minute lesson between these times.

Our Fast-Track Courses includes a free complimentary underwater photo of your child and detailed progress tracking and reporting of your child.

Don't Wait - Make Waves! 🌊

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! 🎆

Is your resolution to learn to 🏊?

Book yours or your child's free trial lesson with Great Waves! 🌊

We offer swimmers a free trial session to ensure that you are happy with our teaching support. The trial enables our teachers to determine each swimmer's ability and place everyone in a class that continually aids their water confidence and progression.

Don't wait - makes waves! 🌊

P.s. current swimmers, we are back this Sunday, January 5th 2025 at Thomas More Catholic School. We can’t wait to see you there! 👍🏻

25/12/2024

It's Christmas! 🎅 🎄

Thank you for your continued support in 2024, and we hope you enjoyed your lessons as much as we enjoy teaching them!

Roll on 2025, making lots more waves with our current and new customers! 🌊

We are back in the pool from Sunday 5th January 2025, and can't wait to see you then! 🏊‍♂️

Keep your eyes peeled on social media for the exact opening dates for each pool! 💦