* Act their age * Believe in childhood magic
* Create wonderful things together * Do whatever comes naturally
* Encouragement is a necessity * Facinate our little juniors * Give your time generously
* Have lots and lots of fun * Invent new stuffs together * Jump on the beds
* Keep notes on little happenings * Listen closely
* Make time for GOD * Notice little wonders
* Offer lots of hugs and kisses * Play often * Quit worrying
* Read lots of books * Sing silly songs * Take lots of pictures
* Understand little needs * Venture out
* Well-balanced diet * X-pect a lot but not too much
* Yell only when it's necessary * Zzzz ( Get plenty of rest )
[ Our abbreviation "BJI" happens to be the Airport Code for Bemidji Minnesota USA, pretty nice little city! ]
Barbara Lina Lei Wai Ling
Birthday : 09th October 1970 [Singapore]
Favorites: Butter salted popcorn; Chocolates; Crunchy hard almond nougats; Durians; Ice cream; Mangos; Red wines; Salads; Sashimi; Sushi, Seafood; Beef Steak and Magarita.
Hobbies: Dance workouts and watching cartoons with Jasper and Isabelle at home; Food appreciation; Internet; Karaoke; Swimming; Shopping; sleeping and Tours travelling.
October 1999 >>> Together my son and I participated in a parent / infant swimming programme with an established aquatic school. Little by little, having uncovered my talent and potential in teaching, I made my first move to join the aquatic school as a freelance assistant coach in December 2000. Let me say I have been very happy with my new profession and I am very glad I made a good start.
February 2001 >>> Passed the official skill test and gained admission to Certificate in Swimming Coaching level 1 education conducted by the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) and the Singapore Amateur Swimming Association (SASA).
April 2001 >>> Passed Preliminary Module (PLM), Lifesaving 1 Lifesaving 2 Lifesaving 3 awards, at Singapore Life Saving Society (SLSS).
August 2001 >>> Passed Standard Module (SDM), Bronze Medallion and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation awards, at Singapore Life Saving Society (SLSS).
February 2002 >>> Attended the trainings for certificate in infant and preschool aquatics at AUSTSWIM, Perth Western Australia.
18 February 2002 >>> Swim Coach, featured in The Straits Times newspaper's classified C.A.T.S. frontpage and on page C3 titled "classifiedpeople".
April 2002 >>> Ministry of Education Sports and Recreation Club + Handicaps Welfare Association = Swimming programmes for handicaps at Toa Payoh Swimming Complex Singapore.
May 2002 issue >>> Young Parents Magazine (Page 54 Water Babies).
July 2002 >>> Awarded STATEMENT OF SUCCESS Certificate in Swimming Coaching level 1 conducted by the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) and the Singapore Amateur Swimming Association (SASA). Admission and skill test was held in February 2001. "SASA" is now known as "SSA", Singapore Swimming Association.
June 2003 >>> Passed Japanese language elementary intensive course at JCS Japanese Language School.
14 March 2003 >>> Awarded certificate in National Coaching Accreditation Programme (NCAP) Level 1 by the Singapore Sports Council.
May / June 2003 issue >>> Young Families magazine (Page 36 - swim classes) distributed to all PAP Community Foundation Education Centres.
December 2003 >>> Passed Japanese language intermediate intensive course at JCS Japanese Language School.
01 and 08 May 2005 >>> CapitaLand's Most Beautiful Mom contest 2005. One of semi-finalist on 1st of May 2005 held at Bukit Panjang Plaza Singapore. Made it to top 12 finalists out of 240 over applicants as announced on stage 08th of May 2005 held at Bishan Junction 8 Singapore.
26 May 2005 >>> Passed the Adult First Aid Examination at the St. John Ambulance Association Singapore.
14 June 2005 >>> Registered with the National Registry Of Coaches (NROC). The NROC is an initiative by the Singapore Sports Council's Coaching Development Department to raise the Standard and Professionalism of coaching in Singapore. The NROC is a database of coaches who have completed a full National Coaching Accreditation Program (NCAP) certified course, have undertaken a standard First Aid and CPR license course and have agreed to abide by the Coach's Code of Ethics.
13 May 2006 >>> CapitaLand's Mum & Child lookalike contest 2006. Made it to top 12 finalists.
December 2006 >>> Radio 1003 Give me 5 week 1 contestant number 2 in the Chinese speaking radio station DJ competition.
09 October 2007 >>> Joined DTL Property Network Pte Ltd as a Sales Executive, Resale Division. NAC Batch 34 Singapore.
19 October 2008 >>> Achieved the Common Exam for Salespersons (CES) certificate by the Singapore Accredited Estate Agencies Ltd. Transferred from DTL to DTZ Debenham Tie Leung (SEA) Pte Ltd in year 2009.
19 November 2008 >>> Barbara and Jasper have a very lovely new family member, Miss Isabelle Choo Qi.
05 May 2009 >>> Left DTZ on 30th April 2009 and joined Orange Tee.com Pte Ltd as an Associate Manager. Ultimate goal is to master the art of building winning relationships in managing a healthy team and a supportive real estate's clientele.
18 January 2010 >>> Reinstated license to my profession as a Swimming Coach with the National Registry of Coaches! Swim trainings for babies 6 months old and above, children and ladies resumes w.e.f. February 2010.
08 March 2010 >>> (D") Left Orange Tee.com Pte Ltd. (<") Joined Century 21, SHL Realty Pte Ltd, as Senior Marketing Manager ("D).
09 and 10 June 2010 >>> National Swimming and Water Safety Programme, accredited SwimSafer Instructor and Tester. With effect 05th July 2010, the Learn-To-Swim Programme and National Survival Swimming Award will be replaced by SwimSafer Programme.
Jasper Lei Hong Jun
Born 07-07-1998 @Thomson Medical Centre Singapore in the good hands of DR L.C.Cheng. At birth was 54.0cm long and weighed 3.660kg with a head circumference of 34.0cm. Our heartiest thanks to DR L.C.Cheng and to the many staff members of Thomson Medical Centre Singapore.
May 1999, in celebration of our very first Mother's Day, we won first prize in the Mother Child lookalike contest held at Anchorpoint Singapore.
06 September 2004 >>> National Survival Swimming Awards Bronze Award .
23 November 2004 >>> National Survival Swimming Awards Silver Award .
03 January 2005 >>> Report to the Catholic High School (Primary) for admission to Primary 1D class. Last drawn in the ballot system under phase 2B category.
07 September 2005 >>> National Survival Swimming Awards Gold Award .
25 November 2006 >>> National Survival Swimming Awards Goldstar Award .
19 November 2008 >>> Jasper became a big brother! Arrival of his little baby sister. Jasper spend nights in the hospital looking after mom and helping out with new baby.
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Entry photo - February 1999 Competition Day BJ winning @Anchorpoint - May 1999
26 October 1998
First visit to the pool was at age 3+ months old. Took formal aquatic programs together with my mom when I was 15 months old. By 2 years old, I am able to tread water unaided and can hold my breath under water for a couple of seconds swim. Before I turn 3, I can happily enjoy every moment swimming and even go for a dive in the pool on my mother's back. Wheeeee !
" JASPER " is a semi-precious precious stone of various color. The "jasper" mentioned in the Bible was probably green, or else clear. Traditionally it is believed to be the name of one of the three wise men, together they followed a bright star and presented gifts in honor of the birth of Jesus Christ.
02 February 2010
Isabelle Choo Qi
Arrived God send 19 November 2008 to Thomson Medical Centre Singapore in the good hands of DR L.C.Cheng. At birth was 50.0cm long and weighed 2.925kg with a head circumference of 33.0cm. Our heartiest thanks to DR L.C.Cheng and to the many staff members of Thomson Medical Centre Singapore once again after 10 long years! First visit to the pool at age 6 months old, already able to do assisted submersion. Started water conditioning training in bathtub shortly after returning home from TMC. Our pretty impressive little girl is able to hold her breath underwater, pick up objects, at age 13 months old!
" With all my love to two great kids, Jasper and Isabelle, my son (whose laughters you are listening to now was recorded on 02nd Apr 2007) and my daughter. Also a big thanks to my past and present students, parents and participants for their active supports and allowing me to enjoy my work so much! Last but not least, my thanks are due to the officials at SSC, SASA, SSA, NROC, AustSwim and the list goes on for their valuable supports. " - Barbara Lina Lei
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