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Dear ZOGS SWIM SCHOOL Clients
I pray that you have all had a wonderful summer season and enjoyed yourself as much as I have. PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION ZOGS Swim School DOES NOT CLOSE over the school holidays and we will remain open as per our normal lesson times. If you are not going away, please ensure that you do not miss your lessons and if you are going away, please travel safely. We have put up our “winter blinds” and can already feel the difference in temperature. We will also be turning up the heat on the pool water and making sure that the children are comfortable and warm. I kindly ask that no one plays with/touches the plastic blinds as they are very delicate and expensive to repair. TERM DATES SUMMER SEASON ENDS 30th APRIL 2015 WINTER SEASON BEGINS 1st MAY 2015 HOW IMPORTANT IS WINTER SWIMMING? I know that the thought of winter swimming makes some parents nervous and they feel that their child may catch colds by continuing to swim throughout winter. Colds and flu, however, are transmitted by casual contact with an infected person, not by exposure to cold air or water. Children are more likely to catch a cold from playing with their friends and siblings rather than from swimming. While summer classes certainly help to build strong swimming and the water safety skills children need, year-round lessons allow them to better retain those skills – and move on to mastering more advanced skills faster. I like to use the analogy of playing an instrument, you would not expect to take piano for a few months out of the year and be a proficient pianist. Swimming is very much the same. While it may be a typical summertime activity, the more you learn in the winter and the spring, the more prepared you are to be a confident and safe swimmer during summer. Those who do not continue and choose to take a break during the winter months often need to spend time reviewing or relearning skills they had previously mastered. Studies have shown that a three month break, for example over winter, will result in a 6 week regression in ones skillset. Most importantly learning to swim is not only a sport but an important lifesaving skill! Drowning can happen at any time during the year, not just in the spring and summer. Ensuring that your child is a STRONG swimmer, will give them that extra advantage in the future. I strongly encourage all swimmers to persevere throughout the year! CANCELLATION POLICY As per our policy, we require 30 days’ notice before ending lessons at ZOGS. All children are assumed to be swimming throughout winter unless notice is received. I ask that those who will be not be swimming over the winter period, please mail us before the 5th April to ensure that you are not charged for May. JEWELLERY I would like to bring to your attention the increase in jewelry theft in the Northern Suburbs. There seems to be a definite trend, where woman are followed while doing their rounds and are approached while in a drive way for specifically their jewelry. These encounters can be violent and are extremely traumatizing for all involved. I implore that all parents coming to the ZOGS facilities, to please not wear big rings/extravagant jewelry. I hope that you can respect our wishes and grant the children the safety they deserve by leaving your jewelry at home. All the best and see you next week. Grant Zoghby grant@zogs.co.za 082 334 6973
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Thank you to all the parents who took the time out to join us at St Teresas Mercy School to listen to our talk on the importance of swimming! DEAR ALL ZOGS SWIM SCHOOL FOLK
I trust you have all had a good start to summer and are looking forward to the holidays: 2015/2016 SEASON – VERY IMPORTANT DATES Term 1 ends 30th November Term 2 resumes 18th January – 30th April ZOGS SWIM SCHOOL will be closed for maintenance during the break Please note that all classes, as well as times will remain the same. If you require a change or if siblings are joining the school next year, please let us know ASAP in order for us to try to accommodate your request. Kindly Take note of the following:
CANCELLATION POLICY: As per our policy, we require 30 days’ notice before ending lessons at ZOGS. All children are assumed to be swimming on a continued basis unless notice is received in writing and a month’s fees paid. SQUAD & WATER CONFIDENCE CLASSES: A reminder of Water Confidence classes, for babies aged 9-30 months. Perhaps it’s a nice idea to let “daddy and baby” enjoy this special time together. Bookings are essential as we have limited space. Squads- This season our squads have grown tremendously and we can certainly see the strength of our squads improving! You have all done incredibly well and Dave often tells me of your results-Keep it up! STAFF ANNOUNCEMNET: It will come as great loss to our school and we are very sad to announce that Vonny will be taking on the role of full time mommy (to her two boys) as from Jan. She has been a great asset to ZOGS and I would like to thank her for all that she has done for us and for all her hard work and dedication to her swimmers! Your children absolutely loved coming to swimming with you and perhaps one day Vons may be back when her boys get a bit older. I’m sure she will still fill in now and then when we require a fill in. We will certainly miss you! Grant, Arianna and Janine will be taking over Vonny’s classes from Jan next year. Veronica is PREGNANT again. Congratulations to her and Albert, we cannot wait to welcome into the world a little brother/sister for Siyabonga! FACEBOOK PAGE: Please follow the following link to our Facebook page Zogs Swim School Facebook Page and “like” in order to stay up to date with any news J You can also upload pics/videos you have taken at ZOGS and check in when you arrive. NB NB NB Rules to remember: 1. Please ensure children do not come into the coffee shop with wet feet, we do not want anyone slipping on the tiles. 2. Please ensure you have our ZOGS yellow sticker for parking inside-available from coffee shop please also drive slowly as we have many little children walking around. Rogue Fitness Studio - First Session is FREE! For those of you looking to get fit, lose weight or are training towards a goal, Dave runs functional cross fit classes as well as personal training sessions, at the Zogs Swim School facility. Please contact Dave for more info - 072 1168 430. THUNDERSTORMS & LIGHTNING: Parents are reminded that irrelevant of the weather, swimming classes are still scheduled, however if there is Lightning/Thunder we still have a “dry lesson” in the gym. CONTACT DETAILS: GRANT grant@zogs.co.za 082 334 6973 DAVE dave@zogs.co.za 072 116 8430 JANINE janine@zogs.co.za 083 380 0960 ARIANNA arianna@zogs.co.za 060 666 9918 YOLANDE yolande@zogs.co.za 072 302 8397 To David, Vonny, Arianna, Yolande, Janine, Veronica,Kennedy, Tilly, Noels and Alex – Thank you for all of your hard work and your dedication to your swimmers! To all of our swimmers – Watching you improve week after week is very rewarding for us as teachers! To the parents – Your continued support has made ZOGS SWIM SCHOOL what it is today. Thank you for choosing our school year after year and for your constant praise. Also, thanks you for all the Christmas gifts we have received. This was really not necessary, but thanks once again. Finally I would just like to wish you all a relaxing and blessed holiday and festive season. May it be spent with the ones who mean the most to you. Safe travels for those who are away and we look forward to seeing you all next year. All my love Grant Zoghby Our Linden Branch runs throughout summer the summer months If you have any enquiries please contact Grant 082 334 6973 Alexandra 072 604 1508 DEAR ALL ZOGS SWIM SCHOOL FOLK
We are excited to start our summer season and welcome back all of those rejoining us! 2015/2016 SEASON DATES Term 1 - 1st August - 30th November Term 2 - 15th January - 30th April ZOGS SWIM SCHOOL will be closed for maintenance during the break All classes as well as times will remain unchanged. If you are joining us again please mail me ASAP to reserve a spot, I have a feeling that we may be fully booked in August. Kindly take note of the following: 2015/2016 reg forms nee to be completed and given to Veronica along with fee of R190 CASH ONLY. NEW PRICES, as well as the NEW BANKING DETAILS are in the latest welcome pack Fees need to be settled in full by the 5th August for the discount to apply. We do not send out invoices and rely solely on parents to settle upfront. Water Confidence Classes A reminder of water confidence classes, for babies aged 9 - 30 Months. Perhaps it would be a nice idea to let daddy and baby enjoy this special time together. Bookings are essential as space is limited. Facebook Page Please follow the link to our Facebook page and Like :) Rules to Remember: Please make sure that when the blinds are down no one is allowed to draw pictures or play with the blinds. Please do not remove pieces off of our floaties. Ensure children do not come in to the coffee shop with wet feet, we do not want anyone slipping on the tiles. Ensure that you have your yellow ZOGS sticker for parking inside - This is available on the coffee shop Rogue Fitness Studio - First Session is FREE! For those of you looking to get fit, lose weight or are training towards a goal. Please contact Dave and get involved in his functional cross fit or personal training sessions. Please contact Dave for more info - 072 116 8430. Thunderstorms and Lightning Parents are reminded that irrelevant of the weather, swimming classes are still scheduled. Dry lessons will be held in the gym only if there is lightening. Thank You's To David, Vonny, Arianna, Kennedy, Veronica, Noles and Alex - Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication towards your swimmers! To all of the swimmers - Watching you improve week after week is very rewarding for us as teachers! To the parents -Your continued support has made ZOGS SWIM SCHOOL what it is today. Thank you for choosing our school year after year and for your constant praise. All my Love Grant Zoghby Please take note that CERTIFICATES will be handed out over the next 2 weeks after each child's lesson. These certificates are for improvements which your child has made over the last year and if they have moved up to a stronger class.
We look forward to seeing you all! Some parents are afraid that their child will catch colds or other illnesses by continuing to swim throughout winter. Colds and flu, however, are transmitted by casual contact with an infected person, not by exposure to cold air or water. Children are more likely to catch a cold from playing with their friends and siblings rather than from swimming.
While summer classes certainly help to build the strong swimming and water safety skills children need, year-round lessons allow them to better retain those skills – and move on to mastering more advanced skills faster. I like to use the analogy of playing an instrument, you would not expect to take piano for a few months out of the year and be a proficient pianist. Swimming is very much the same. While it may be a typical summertime activity, the more you learn in the winter and the spring, the more prepared you are to be a confident and safe swimmer during the summer. Those who do not continue and do take a break during the winter months often need to spend time reviewing or relearning skills they had previously learned. Most importantly learning to swim is not only a sport but an important lifesaving skill! Drowning can happen at any time during the year, not just in the spring and summer. Ensuing that your child is a strong swimmer Dear ZOGS SWIM SCHOOL Clients I pray that you have all had a wonderful summer season and enjoyed yourself as much as I have. PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION ZOGS Swim School DOES NOT CLOSE over the school holidays and we will remain open as per our normal lesson times. If you are not going away, please ensure that you do not miss your lessons and if you are going away, please travel safely. We have put up our “winter blinds” and can already feel the difference in temperature. If you have any feedback on our new ‘enclosed pool’ please drop us a post on our Facebook page.
TERM DATES
SUMMER SEASON ENDS 30th APRIL 2015 WINTER SEASON BEGINS 1st MAY 2015 Please note that the fees for winter are as follows: Once weekly R1350 each Twice weekly R1950 each This can be brought in cash to the school at the 1st lesson or alternatively please ensure this is settled before lessons commence. HOW IMPORTANT IS WINTER SWIMMING? Some parents are afraid that their child will catch colds or other illnesses by continuing to swim throughout winter. Colds and flu, however, are transmitted by casual contact with an infected person, not by exposure to cold air or water. Children are more likely to catch a cold from playing with their friends and siblings rather than from swimming. While summer classes certainly help to build the strong swimming and water safety skills children need, year-round lessons allow them to better retain those skills – and move on to mastering more advanced skills faster. I like to use the analogy of playing an instrument, you would not expect to take piano for a few months out of the year and be a proficient pianist. Swimming is very much the same. While it may be a typical summertime activity, the more you learn in the winter and the spring, the more prepared you are to be a confident and safe swimmer during the summer. Those who do not continue and do take a break during the winter months often need to spend time reviewing or relearning skills they had previously learned. Most importantly learning to swim is not only a sport but an important lifesaving skill! Drowning can happen at any time during the year, not just in the spring and summer. Ensuing that your child is a strong swimmer CANCELLATION POLICY As per our policy, we require 30 days’ notice before ending lessons at ZOGS. All children are assumed to be swimming throughout winter unless notice is received. Those that will be stopping over the winter period please mail us before the 1st April to ensure that you are not charged for May. All the best and see you next week. Grant Zoghby grant@zogs.co.za 082 334 6973. |
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