Forms
Levels
Term Dates 2025
| Term | Start and finish dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thursday 6 February – Wednesday 9 April |
| Term 2 | Tuesday 29 April – Wednesday 25 June |
| There will be no Co-curricular activities from Friday 6 June – Monday 9 June due to the King's Birthday Long Weekend. | |
| Term 3 | Tuesday 22 July – Wednesday 17 September |
| Term 4 | Tuesday 14 October – Saturday 6 December |
Learn to Swim Timetable 2025
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.45–5pm | 2.45–5pm | 2.45–5pm | 2.45–5pm |
Squad Levels
Term Dates 2025
| Term | Start and finish dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thursday 6 February – Wednesday 9 April |
| Term 2 | Tuesday 29 April – Wednesday 25 June |
| There will be no Co-curricular activities from Friday 6 June – Monday 9 June due to the King's Birthday Long Weekend. | |
| Term 3 | Tuesday 22 July – Wednesday 17 September |
| Term 4 | Tuesday 14 October – Saturday 6 December |
Swimming Timetable 2025
| Squad | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red National Squad (minimum of 5 swimming and 2 dry land sessions per week) | 5.30–6.45am (Pool) | 6–7.30am | 6–7.30am | 5.30–6.45am (Pool) | 6.30–8am | |
| 7–7.30am (Gym) | 4.45–6.15pm | 4.45–6.15pm | 4.45–6.15pm | 7–7.30am (Gym) | ||
| Red Talent Squad (minimum of 3 swimming and 2 dry land sessions per week) | 5.30–6.45am (Pool) | 6–7.30am | 6–7.30am | 5.30–6.45am (Pool) | 6.30–8am | |
| 7–7.30am (Gym) | 4.45–6.15pm | 4.45–6.15pm | 4.45–6.15pm | 7–7.30am (Gym) | ||
| Blue Development Squad (minimum of 2 swimming and 1 dry land sessions per week) | 6.15–7.45am | 6.15–7am (Pool) | 6.15–7am (Pool) | 6.15–7.45am | 6.30–8am | |
| 7.15–7.45am (Gym) | 7.15–7.45am (Gym) | |||||
| 4.45–6.15pm | 4.45–6.15pm | 4.45–6.15pm | ||||
| White Foundation Squad (minimum of 1 swimming session per week) | 3.30–4.45pm | 3.30–4.45pm | 3.30–4.45pm | 3.30–4.45pm | 3.30–4.45pm | |
| 4.45–6pm | ||||||
| Flipper Fitness Squad | 7–7.45am | 7–7.45am | ||||
| Red Dolphins | 3.15–4pm | 3.15–4pm | 3.15–4pm | 3.15–4pm | ||
| 4–4.45pm | 4–4.45pm | 4–4.45pm | 4–4.45pm | |||
| Dolphin Program (Learn to Swim) | 2.45–5pm | 2.45–5.15pm | 2.45–5pm | 2.45–5pm |
* Please note this session over Summer (Term 4 & 1) will be held at Boy Charlton Pool (50m). Transport will be provided.
Please note all sessions are subject to minimum numbers.
Fiona Carnival 2025
| Date | Monday 24 February 2025 |
| Start Time | Arrive at School at 7.15am |
| End Time | Return to School at approximately 3.30pm |
| Venue | Ryde Aquatic Centre, 504 Victoria Rd, Ryde NSW 2112 |
| Program | The 2025 Fiona Junior School Swimming Carnival Program is available here. |
| The 2025 Fiona Junior School Swimmer Entry is available here. | |
| Dress | Sports uniform |
| Ascham Swimming costume | |
| What to bring | Towel |
| Cap | |
| Goggles | |
| House coloured t-shirt | |
| Morning Tea | |
| Lunch | |
| Afternoon Tea | |
| Sufficient drinks for the day | |
| Transport | Students are expected to travel to the carnival by coach. If you have any requests regarding transport, please contact the Fiona Office. |
| Students who would like to go home with their parents from the Aquatic Centre at the conclusion of the Carnival must email the Fiona Office a week prior to the Carnival. | |
| Additional Information | No lunch orders will be available on this day. Students are not permitted to purchase food from the canteen. |
| Responsible staff member | Mr Michael Garrett-Meade, Head of Swimming |
| Results | The 2025 results will be uploaded here. |
It is compulsory for all Senior School girls to attend this carnival.
| Date | Monday 10 February |
| Start Time | 8.20am - Students to attend morning Roll Call |
| End Time | 3.30pm - Students return for afternoon Roll Call |
| Venue | Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre |
| Dress | Students are to arrive at School in their Ascham sports uniform and may change into their House colours once at School. All students must change back into their sports uniform to go home. |
| What to bring | House colours |
| Swimming costume | |
| Towel | |
| Cap | |
| Goggles | |
| Recess and lunch | |
| Transport | A coach will transport the girls to and from SOPAC. Girls wishing to go home with their parents from the Aquatic Centre at the conclusion of the carnival must bring a note to their Form teacher in the week prior to the carnival. |
| Additional Information | The 2025 Senior School Swimming List of Events will be uploaded here. |
| Please note that swimmers competing in Event 1 (Open 200m Individual Medley) will be required to go on the first bus to the carnival. | |
| No lunch orders will be available on this day. | |
| Ascham Swimming Representative Team Criteria | Please view the criteria here. |
| Responsible staff members | Mr Michael Garrett-Meade, Head of Swimming |
| Results | The 2025 results will be posted here. |
IPSHA Championships
The 2024 Ascham Fiona Swimming Representative Team who will compete at IPSHA will be uploaded here.
| Date | Tuesday 5 March 2024 |
| Time | Students are to meet at the Ascham Gymnasium at 6.15am. Students will return to the Ascham Gymnasium at approximately 3.30pm. |
| Venue | Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre |
| Dress | Sports uniform Ascham Swimming costume |
| What to bring | Towel |
| Swimming Cap | |
| Goggles | |
| Morning tea | |
| Lunch | |
| Afternoon tea | |
| Sufficient drinks for the day | |
| Transport | A coach will transport the girls to and from SOPAC. As the girls are attending the Championships as a team, we encourage them not be transported separately by parents. |
| In the event that a student is being collected by their parents at the end of the carnival, the parent must inform Mr Garrett-Meade as they are leaving. | |
| In the event that a student is being collected by another parent, written permission must be sent to Mr Garrett-Meade prior to the carnival. | |
| Please note that students will not be permitted to leave until the conclusion of the final race. | |
| Additional Information | No lunch orders will be available on this day. |
| The program of events will be uploaded here closer to the event. | |
| Responsible staff members | Mr Michael Garrett-Meade, Head of Swimming and Ms Geraldine Ball, Head of Diving |
Primary NSWCIS Championships
| Date | TBC |
| Time | Parents will be advised the time their daughter will be required at SOPAC closer to the event. |
| Venue | Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Olympic Blvd, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 |
| Dress | IPSHA uniform and swimming costume |
| What to bring | Towel |
| Swimming Cap | |
| Goggles | |
| Morning tea | |
| Lunch | |
| Afternoon tea | |
| Sufficient drinks for the day | |
| Transport | A coach will transport the girls to and from SOPAC. As the girls are attending the Championships as a team, we encourage them not be transported separately by parents. |
| In the event that a student is being collected by their parents at the end of the carnival, the parent must inform Mr Garrett-Meade as they are leaving. | |
| In the event that a student is being collected by another parent, written permission must be sent to Mr Garrett-Meade prior to the carnival. | |
| Please note that students will not be permitted to leave until the conclusion of the final race. | |
| Additional Information | No lunch orders will be available on this day. |
| The program of events will be uploaded here closer to the event. | |
| Responsible staff members | Mr Michael Garrett-Meade, Head of Swimming and Ms Geraldine Ball, Head of Diving |
NSWPSSA Swimming Championships
This event is for the girls selected in the NSWCIS Swimming and Diving Teams only.
IGSA Championships
The 2024 Ascham Swimming Representative Team will be uploaded here.
| Date | Friday 22 March 2024 |
| Start Time | 6am - Students to meet at the Ascham School Gymnasium |
| End Time | 4.30pm approximately - Students will be returned to Ascham |
| Venue | Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Olympic Blvd, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 |
| Program | The program will up uploaded here closer to the event. |
| Dress | Ascham Sports uniform and swimming costume. |
| What to bring | Three towels |
| Swimming Cap | |
| Goggles | |
| Lunch and snacks | |
| Water bottle | |
| Transport | A chartered coach will transport the girls to and from SOPAC. As the girls are attending the carnival as a team, we encourage them to not be transported separately by parents. |
| Additional Information | No lunch orders will be available on this day. Students are expected to bring their own recess and lunch. The canteen at the Aquatic Centre will be open and girls may use this facility. |
| Team lists and event details will be uploaded to the Hub closer to the event. | |
| Please note that students will not be permitted to leave until the conclusion of the final race. | |
| Responsible staff members | Mr Michael Garrett-Meade, Head of Swimming and Ms Geraldine Ball, Head of Diving |
Secondary NSWCIS Championships
This event if for students selected into the IGSA Swimming Representative Team only.
| Date | TBC |
| Time | TBC 4.30pm–9.30pm |
| TBC Swimming: 7am–6.30pm | |
| Diving: 8am–3.30pm | |
| Further information will be posted on the Sports page closer to the event. | |
| Venue | Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Olympic Blvd, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 |
| Dress | IGSA polo shirt |
| IGSA swimming cap | |
| Swimming costume | |
| What to bring | Two towels |
| Swimming Cap | |
| Goggles | |
| Lunch and snacks | |
| Water bottle | |
| Transport | Parents are required to transport all competitors to and from the carnival. |
| Responsible staff members | Mr Michael Garrett-Meade, Head of Swimming and Ms Geraldine Ball, Head of Diving |
NSW All Schools Swimming Championships
| Date | TBC |
| Time | Students will be advised the time they are required at SOPAC closer to the event. |
| Venue | Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Olympic Blvd, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 |
| Dress | CIS uniform and swimming costume |
| What to bring | Two towels |
| CIS Swimming Cap | |
| Goggles | |
| Morning Tea and lunch | |
| Snacks | |
| Water bottle | |
| Transport | Parents are required to transport all competitors to and from the carnival. |
| Additional Information | Program and further information will be uploaded here closer to the event. |
| Responsible staff members | Mr Michael Garrett-Meade, Head of Swimming and Ms Geraldine Ball, Head of Diving |