Welcome to Shapland Swim School Ipswich. Our purpose-built swim school is proudly managed by Lucas and Marie Shapland.
The son of the founder of Shapland Swim School Chris Shapland, Lucas is a 4th generation swim teacher bringing with him the experience of the family that came before him. His grandfather Bernie Shapland and great grandfather Thomas Shapland were all swim teachers and passed on their passion for the water.
Growing up in a swim family, Lucas has over 20 years of teaching experience, having learned first-hand how to support each child in their unique swim journey, from babies through to advanced students. He shares this not only with his local Ipswich and Moorooka community, having managed Shapland Swim School Moorooka since 2013, but also with his two young boys, Bernie and Murphy.
To learn more about the family and the history of Shapland Swim School click here.
Here, at Shapland Ipswich you are a part of our swim family, and Lucas and Marie and her pride themselves on delivering a personalised service that is right for you and your children. They are committed to making your child’s learn-to-swim experience the best one possible, and look forward to supporting your child to flourish.
Give Lucas and Marie a call today or fill in the online enquiry form to book your first class.
General Information
Swim Classes Each and every of our swim classes have a maximum of only 3 children per class. This is to ensure we optimise your child’s learning through focused attention, fun and reduced distractions. Our airconditioned observation area provides parents and loved ones the opportunity to watch each swim class in quiet comfort.
Flexible Make-up lesson We understand that life can get busy sometimes, and that flexibility to support your child’s learning is important. That’s why we offer the option to reschedule your child’s class to a better time that suits when needed. Simply remove your child from their class prior to the cut of time and you’ll be able to re-book them for a new time when suits better. You can do all this through the MySSS Client Portal or simply call or email us.
Our Unique Pool Design Our state-of-the-art swim facility is uniquely designed for you and your child’s needs in mind. With several different depths to support progressive learning your child can gain confidence and develop their skills quickly. Our airconditioned observation area provides parents and loved ones the opportunity to watch each swim class in quiet comfort.
Heated Pool At Shaplands the comfort of your child is our top priority. That’s why our pool is set at 32 degrees Celsius all year round. As children generally have a low percentage body fat, our 8 decades of teaching experience has taught us that they usually feel cold in water below 32 degrees Celsius. It is important to us that every child, as well as their parent who enters the water with them feels comfortable in the water. This ensures that the activity of swimming brings joy and your child’s learning can be optimised.
Magna Mineral Water – A Miracle! Shaplands are dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of your child. Because we understand that some children have eyes and skin that are sensitive, we use Magna mineral pool water. This innovation in water science provides Shapland’s with a healthier water for your children to learn-to-swim and bathe in. Not only is it gentle on eyes, and therapeutic for the skin, it also naturally sanitises the pool water 24/7.
Cost & Enrolment Information
Enrolment Information The Shapland Swim School at Ipswich Swim School, like all Shapland Swim Schools, runs a seamless learn-to-swim program so you never have to rebook your spot. Simply book in the class that best suits you and your family and you are guaranteed your spot every week without needing to rebook!
Swim Lesson Fee Structure All of our classes are charged monthly in advance by the calendar month. Per family a deposit of $46.00 per family is held to secure your child’s weekly swim class. This deposit will be deducted from your last month’s fees, so you aren’t out of pocket.
Weekday class: $21.00 Saturday class: $21.00
Sibling discount: To support families we offer a sibling discount. A second child will have a reduced class fee of only $20.00 and every child there after $18.00.
Call us today to find out more!
Our Swim Teachers
Expertise and safety are our priority, and we ensure each of our teachers are highly trained and nationally certified. All of our teachers are AUST SWIM/ASCTA qualified and are Blue Card holders with CPR and first aid training. They also receive continuous swim training to ensure ongoing safety compliance and expertise.
And, because learning should be fun, each member of our team shares a deep passion for the water and pride themselves of providing a fun, safe and engaging learning environment where your child will flourish.
Most importantly, we value building strong bonds with our pupils and their families because this not only creates a great swim community, but also fosters feelings of security for your child in the pool. That’s why we aim to have stable teachers and avoid changing your child’s teacher as much as possible. This means your child gets to know their teacher, forms a secure and trusted relationship with them. This in turn enhances their learning and skill development.
We provide swimming lessons for babies, toddlers and children located in Ipswich, Silkstone, Eastern Heights, Booval, Newtown, Raceview, Blackstone, Swanbank, Ripley, Flinders View, Yamanto, Churchill, One Mile, Amberley, Leichardt, Wulkuraka, Brassal, West Ipswich, Denmark Hill, Sadliers Crossing, Woodend, North Ipswich, Raymonds Hill, Tivoli, Basin Pocket, East Ipswich, North Booval, Bundamba, Bergins Hill, Ebbw Vale, New Chum, Redbank Plains, Redbank, Collingwood Park.
What our customers say about us
We have had a lovely friendly experience here. Our child’s swimming and confidence has grown with each lesson and we are very happy with the service, the teachers and the owners of the business. Highly recommend this swim school
D. Du Mont
My 11 year old son had to have his swimming and floating ability evaluated to join Nippers. Chris saw us at 6.30 am, before his regular classes, and conducted this assessment. He was helpful, supportive and patient with my son and offered him practical advice for swimming in the ocean.
T. Priestley
My kids love having their lessons at Shapland! The teachers are great and even my anxious child really settled and thrives there.
K. O’Donnell
An amazing swim school. Nothing but great experiences. My kids have become so confident and safe in the water. One even won a few ribbons at his first swim carnival recently. Highly recommended.
