Aquatic Education Programme
Term time education for your students
Our Aquatic Education Programme provides schools with a 10 week programme of lessons covering water safety and survival skills, along with specialised boat safety training.
Made possible by TOI Foundation
Thanks to the generous support of TOI Foundation, we were able to take 1,156 students from across the Stratford district through our Aquatic Education Programme in 2024/25.
Over four school terms we had students from nine schools and one home educator group participate. The funding from TOI Foundation helps to remove key barriers such as transport costs. The scale and success of this programme would not have been possible without the support of Toi Foundation - ngā mihi nui, a very big thank you from the team at Wai o Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre.
Coast Guard Safe Boating
Wai O Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre is proud to offer the Coastguard Boating Education Programme. This programme is an introductory programme suited for 8–14-year-old. The Coastguard Boating Education programme provides a practical in-water experience for participants to gain the skills and confidence to fit their own lifejacket, to carry out rescue techniques to aid those in need and the damaging effects hypothermia can have on someone. Our team are qualified to teach this course. Course length is approx 4 hours.
This program is aligned with Coastguard New Zealand, which means once pupils complete the course, they are presented with a certificate.
River Safety Programme
Our River Safety Course has been carefully put together to ensure participants learn the key dangers around rivers. Participants will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to be safe in, on and around rivers. Course Length is approx 2 hours.
Other programmes available
Interested in bringing your school, community group or organisation to the pool?
We have a range of programmes catered for a group of any size and would love to have you and your tamariki visit.
Programmes include but are not limited to:
- Learn to Swim
- Water Safety Programmes - Basic Water Safety, Boat and River safety
- Water Polo
- Aqua Group Fitness
- Snorkeling
- Wai Play
