Don’t take our word for it.
Over many years parents have been telling us that our teaching system works brilliantly for their children. Here are just a few of the comments we regularly receive
"Thank you all for teaching me a life long skill. It doesn't seem that long ago when I was crying because I hated the water. Eleven years years have past and I feel like an accomplished swimmer thanks to you" Josh Hayes "Just to add to all those thanks, for your patience and perseverance turning our frightened little boy into a confident swimmer" Mrs Jane Hayes
"Dear Julie, thank you for helping me to swim over the years. I have loved swimming with OSS". Jack Philpot
"Thank you for all you do for the children. I am very impressed at the way you and the team are so positive with the children, giving them confidence in their own abilities whilst maintaining a sense of humour. Thank you for steering Joanna through the tearful stage...you are truly amazing". Caroline Gleave
"Dear all at Olympus thank you for giving me the confidence to enjoy swimming" Ella Hoy
"Sinead really enjoyed the gala and was thrilled with the trophy...thank you for giving Sinead that extra bit of encouragement". Mrs Carmel Donaghy
"Thank you ever so much for all the helpful instruction Amy is receiving at Olympus. Her technique and stamina are improving all the time". Simon & Linda Smith
"Dear everyone, thank you for teaching me and James to swim over the years. Can you believe I have been coming for over 8 years! We will never forget how kind you have been to both of us and we hope our paths will cross again." Lots of love Sophie and James (Lingfield)
" Dear Julie thank you for all your care and patience with Charlie. He actually enjoys swimming now at long last!" Mrs N Beadle
"Thank you very much for teaching all I now know about swimming and I've had lots of fun too" Abigale Richardson
"To all at Olympus, thank you for being such lovely teachers to all our children who can all swim like fish now! xx". Isabel Jackson
"Dear Julie, thank you for all you do for the children. I am very impressed at the way you and the team are so positive with the children giving them confidence in their own abilities whilst maintaining a sense of humour" .Caroline Gleaves
"Dear swimming tutors, Aaron and Ailish have rally enjoyed your lessons and we have been very impressed with your teaching skills and rapport with the pupils". Sally Daly
"thank you for the great work that you do. Simon loves swimming at Olympus". Sharon Bird
"Dear Julie, I would like to say how pleased we are with the swimming school. Matthew and Olivia both enjoy their classes and we are both impressed with the quality of the teaching". Jane Lamarque
"Dear Julie, thank you so much to you and your staff. It's been an excellent first term and a great introduction to swimming lessons". Mrs M Morris
"Big thank you for helping her (Renee) improve her confidence and enjoying herself." Christine Blake.
"Dear Julie, Bethany really loves going to your swimming school. She is getting so much more confident. Thank you also for her first badge and certificate. She is very proud of it. Thanks for all your help". Lisa Harrison
"They really enjoyed the term and have come on a lot. Thanks for everything that you and the teachers do". Vicky Hicks
...and finally
"Dear Julie, I am writing this letter to inform you that I will not be attending swimming anymore. I have started a new school, have so much homework and am very tired. Its not that I don't like coming because I really do, I just can't keep up with things. As well as that I am writing this to say a huge thank you to you and Liz, you two have been the best and nicest teachers I have ever had, you have taught me so much and I am very grateful for it, thank you for your time and kindness to use your Saturday to teach everyone how to swim! I will always remember you!" Yours truly Emma Ibbotts.