Gillespies High - Edinburgh

James Gillespie's School
Lauderdale Street , Edinburgh (off Warrender Park Road)

Entrance and Parking
From Warrender Park Road turn into Lauderdale Street . Enter through school gates and into the parking area or drive up one level into the playground. Parking should only be within allocated spaces. Please remember that this is a school facility and it is essential that drivers adhere to the speed limits while in the school grounds. Consideration at all times must be given to the pupils attending our classes and the pupils within the school. You can enter the pool either through the main school entrance walking past the school assembly hall and turn right. The alternative is to walk down the pathway to the right hand side of the main building and enter the red door which takes you into the sports department. The pool changing rooms are to your left.Click on map for location.

Pool
20 metres x 4 lanes
Average Temperature: 28 degrees Celsius

Changing Rooms
Separate male and female with individual cubicles and a shower area. The pool entrance is via the changing rooms.

Meeting Point for children
Children will be met by the pool coordinators at the entrance to the pool. (Note that there are two entrances via both the boys and the girls changing room.) Children will be returned to this area at the end of the lesson. Seating is available at the shallow end of the pool for children to assemble before the lesson begins. Children are escorted to either the shallow end or the deep end of the pool depending on which level of class they are in.

Viewing
The rule at this facility is that no parents are permitted onto the poolside. (Parents are able to observe from outside where large windows allow for ample viewing) This is for safety, noise, lack of space and for insurance purposes. We do allow the parents the opportunity to monitor their child’s progression. Parents are invited to view lessons on specific days during the course of each term. Parents are free also to communicate with the lesson co-ordinator regarding their child's progress.

Hygiene
All children must shower, blow their noses and go to the toilet before entering the pool.

Personal Equipment
Compulsory :
Eye goggles must be worn to allow for clear vision.
No baggy shorts to be worn as they restrict leg movement.
SwimEasy swim caps must be worn to prevent distractions and for reasons of pool cleanliness.
Swimming Costumes must be tight fitting we advise preferably one size smaller than normal.
Towel

Recommended :
Pool Shoes, Robe, T-Shirt