Team
All of Angela’s instructors have swimming backgrounds. Some are competitive swimmers themselves or some have children who are in competitive swimming. They are all CRB checked and ASA qualified. They all use Angela’s unique style and teaching methods.
Angela Wilson
Founder & Instructor
I encourage people of all ages and abilities to learn to swim to a high standard. My career as an international swimmer is what inspires the unique style of teaching. Through the years I have taught over 3000 Children and Adults to swim and have enjoyed seeing the amazing results.
Jean Pendrich
Instructor
My name is Jean and I started working at Angela’s Swim School in December 2008. I have a real life long passion for swimming which started by representing Scotland Internationally at the age of 12. Being the Scottish record holder in 5 different events. I won every major competition in Scotland and was National Swim Star of the Year 1966. I competed in the Commonwealth Games in 1970 and later became a member of the 1974 Munich Olympic Squad. In 1985 I swam in the Masters First World Games in Canada, gaining two silver and one bronze medal whilst setting 5 British records.
Andrew Pendrich
Instructor
My name is Andrew and I am a student at Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar school. I am currently studying for my A-levels and I am a part time swimming teacher with Angela’s swim School. I have been working there now 2 years,I love teaching and working with the children and seeing the results of them learning to swim to a high standard. I hold medals for swimming in Kent championships, cross country running and gymnastics. I also represented London in the London Youth Games.
Gary Ling
Instructor
My name is Gary Ling, I have always wanted to teach sports and went on to study sports development and coaching at Orpington college after leaving school. Boxing, football and swimming were my main interests and since working for the school I have learnt so much about swimming and teaching children in general. As well as completing my level 2 in swimming, I also have a National pool lifeguard qualification,Community sports leadership award, higher sports leadership award, basketball coaching level one and football coaching level one and two. I enjoy so much working for the school and voluntary work I have helped out with special needs children at Valence sports college, which was great experience that I have gained thanks to the school being so open to volunteers. I get a lot of satisfaction to see a child progressing with sport, swimming is great as you see a progression clearly, and what with 2012 coming up I have volunteered, so who knows what I will be involved in then.
Shelley Pickles
Instructor
An avid open water swimmer in my native South Africa, I re-discovered my passion for the water after my quest to get back into swimming and enjoy the water in the UK led me to Angela’s Swim School. Subsequently, I trained and qualified as an ASA Level 1 teacher in 2009. I have a special interest in Parent & Baby swimming and I hope to complete my ASA Level 2 as well as STA Baby & Preschool qualifications this year.
Paul Lillis
Instructor
My name is Paul, I have a varied sporting interest although I have a particular passion for swimming. I was a member of a Swimming Club for 9 years, during which time I won medals at county and regional level. I feel having previously taught people of all ages in other sports has enabled me to feel more at ease while teaching swimming, which in turn allows the swimmers to feel more comfortable in my presence.
Sian Fry
Administration Secretary
I have worked as a PA for several years and joined the staff of Angelas Swim School in March 2009. I am a qualified customer service practitioner. My role is varied and i enjoy meeting challenges. I didn’t realise the importance of being able to swim until i enrolled my children with Angelas Swim School. Its by far the best thing i have done for them, knowing that they will safe and confident in water.
Latest News
Book now for the August crash course!
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Running August 2010!
George swims against all odds!
Angela’s Swim School are particularly proud of one particular student, George, who has been selected to represent Britain in the …
New Classes for students with special needs
Angela’s Swim School is proud to announce that we now offer swimming classes to cater for students with special needs.
New school record 3000 meter set by 8 year old!
An eight year old student from Angela’s Swim school has recently raised the bar by setting a new school record …