Learn to Swim & Squad Training | Firbank Swim School

Learn, Train, Compete

A Lifelong Swimming Journey

From first experiences in the water through to senior competition, Firbank Swim School offers a seamless and supportive swimming pathway for Firbank students, and all girls and boys from the wider community, aged four years of age through to young adulthood.

Structured Learn to Swim lessons focus on technique and safety. As skills develop, students transition into squad training and club swimming, with opportunities to compete and excel.

Whether pursuing performance or lifelong fitness, every student is supported by specialist coaches (AUSTSWIM qualified), a structured progression pathway, and a strong focus on wellbeing and safety.

Lessons are offered seven days a week and are open to Firbank students and the wider community.

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The Firbank School Program

A pathway that grows with every stage

Prep to Year 6

ELC and Junior School

Throughout the early years and Junior School, our focus is on building strong technique to support water awareness and safety, wellbeing and the foundations for future performance.

Our program includes:

A minimum of six lessons per year from Prep to Year 6.

A two-day water awareness program for ELC 4-year-old students.

A structured Learn to Dive program in Years 3–6.

House carnivals and participation in Primary School Sport Victoria competitions.

Opportunities for Year 4 and selected students to participate in a weekly squad-based program.

Years 7–12

Secondary School

Students in Years 7–12 can pursue a range of aquatic pathways, including squad training through Firbank Aquastars (club level), competition through GSV (Girls Sport Victoria), or continued participation for fitness, wellbeing and personal achievement.

Our program includes:

Weekly squad-based training for capable students.

Weekly GSV competition training.

Representation in GSV swimming competitions.

GSV Diving training for selected students.

Physical Education (PE) curriculum:

Year 7: Water safety.

Year 8: Introduction to water polo.

Year 9: Bronze Medallion.

Club Level

Firbank Aquastars

Firbank Aquastars (FAS) is our highly regarded swimming club. Over its rich 30-year history, FAS has a proven record of success at state and national level. With experienced coaches and a valued culture, FAS has built a reputation for excellence and is consistently ranked among Victoria’s leading swimming clubs. FAS supports athletes from developing swimmers through to national age and open competition.

The FAS program has helped nurture elite athletes, including Commonwealth Games medallist Sam Williamson and World Championships medallist Rachel Goh, while fostering a supportive and aspirational team environment.

To learn about Firbank Aquastars, please Click Here.

Swimming Scholarships

Firbank’s Swimming Scholarships support talented students to thrive within our high-performance swimming program.

Students are empowered to pursue excellence in both their swimming and academic journey — developing the discipline, resilience and confidence to achieve their goals.

To find out more, contact our Admissions Team.

Beyond Our Gates

Open to the Community

Our commitment to swimming extends beyond our students to the broader community.

We offer:

Learn to Swim lessons from four years of age.

A competition pathway through membership in Firbank Aquastars (FAS).

Senior fitness swimming opportunities.

Brighton Life Saving Club

Partnering with our local community

Firbank’s partnership with the Brighton Life Saving Club reflects our deep commitment to community connection and water safety — an essential life skill for all Australians.

Through this collaboration, swimmers extend their capabilities beyond the pool, developing an understanding of surf awareness, rescue techniques and coastal safety. Learning alongside experienced lifesavers, swimmers build confidence, resilience and a strong sense of responsibility for themselves and others.

Together, Firbank and Brighton Life Saving Club support the development of capable, confident swimmers — equipped not only to navigate the water safely, but to lead and contribute with purpose within their community.