(2007/08) August 2007 MTBs
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jang
so lovely! i havent been to tw since i was 10! stopover dont count. i saw the eva hello kitty plane my last stopover there, so cute. i read they even have hello kitty confinement hotel. so cool. it must be very diff there now. when i went there at 10, i didn't have a good trip so i never really wanted to go there again. maybe it's time for another trip.
so lovely! i havent been to tw since i was 10! stopover dont count. i saw the eva hello kitty plane my last stopover there, so cute. i read they even have hello kitty confinement hotel. so cool. it must be very diff there now. when i went there at 10, i didn't have a good trip so i never really wanted to go there again. maybe it's time for another trip.
jang
undecided still on where to go. timing will be dec this year cos hubby is forced to clear leave between xmas and new year so might as well use it for a vacation. next year we have no plans to travel, maybe end of the year again.
thinking of tokyo but see how. koyto also in consideration. we have been to tokyo before a couple of times, so thought maybe try a new city.
undecided still on where to go. timing will be dec this year cos hubby is forced to clear leave between xmas and new year so might as well use it for a vacation. next year we have no plans to travel, maybe end of the year again.
thinking of tokyo but see how. koyto also in consideration. we have been to tokyo before a couple of times, so thought maybe try a new city.
Sanq,
been working for the co for 9 years laaah hahaha.. the starting was 15 days.. the shipping coordinator job is quite tedious, cos the position is at a regional WH covering asia pac, so goods coming from EU and US and Asia, then ship to Asiapac.. a lot of coordination.. heard my co pay is one of the best in Spore hehehe.. and some bosses are really giving lots of flexi, like today I didnt have much to do in office but got works that can be done anywhere, so I opted work from home after lunch can be done..
Cola,
yeah prev her cooking was plain, but my hubby (a very good cook) and my best friend who did the cupcakes for Ike's bday, coached her.. now her cooking is very comparable to hubby's and my friend's one.. and I got cooking recipes from the internet from various sources which I compile.. she can cook all sorts now..
Jete,
of course can crash anytime hahahah.. we indonesian are happy with crashers hahahaha.. when we were in Liverpool my sis always cooked more than what we could eat cos she knew there will be some other Indo students crashing our dinner hahahaha..
been working for the co for 9 years laaah hahaha.. the starting was 15 days.. the shipping coordinator job is quite tedious, cos the position is at a regional WH covering asia pac, so goods coming from EU and US and Asia, then ship to Asiapac.. a lot of coordination.. heard my co pay is one of the best in Spore hehehe.. and some bosses are really giving lots of flexi, like today I didnt have much to do in office but got works that can be done anywhere, so I opted work from home after lunch can be done..
Cola,
yeah prev her cooking was plain, but my hubby (a very good cook) and my best friend who did the cupcakes for Ike's bday, coached her.. now her cooking is very comparable to hubby's and my friend's one.. and I got cooking recipes from the internet from various sources which I compile.. she can cook all sorts now..
Jete,
of course can crash anytime hahahah.. we indonesian are happy with crashers hahahaha.. when we were in Liverpool my sis always cooked more than what we could eat cos she knew there will be some other Indo students crashing our dinner hahahaha..
voice_0229
Active Member
goldpiggy: u go read my blog www.thejoshuafamily.blogspot.com , 'love note from daddy', then you know my hubby's race. hee hee!
cola/jang: last time when i was about 5mths preggie, i also went to Taipei. Hb and me don't like the place at all, we don't fancy taiwanese food plus most of the food my hb can't take so he ended up eating mostly the 'fried chicken chop'. Haahaaa, we're still suited for 'angmoh' food, steak, bread, cheese, so our all time fav. destination is Australia.
cola/jang: last time when i was about 5mths preggie, i also went to Taipei. Hb and me don't like the place at all, we don't fancy taiwanese food plus most of the food my hb can't take so he ended up eating mostly the 'fried chicken chop'. Haahaaa, we're still suited for 'angmoh' food, steak, bread, cheese, so our all time fav. destination is Australia.
chattypheyling
New Member
rc_cola: Being preggers is tough, yah! Can't eat lots of good stuff. But take heart, someday soon you'll be able to indulge all you want. In the meantime, do avoid shellfish (cockles, oysters, scallop, clams, mussels etc), sharksfin and any internal organs of animals (dishes like "kway chap" and pig's organs soup). For the first 2, its because of high mercury content and the risk of diseases such as hepatitis etc), for the last one, its because of high Vitamin A content. Excessive vitamin A can cause birth defects in feotuses.
goldenpiggy_mummy
Active Member
Hi Tiny voice, where's the Love note from daddy? Can't seem to find it? But the people in the blog look very fun loving..
The fate of AIG will depend on tonight...and the fate of many people worldwide will also be affected...
The fate of AIG will depend on tonight...and the fate of many people worldwide will also be affected...
goldenpiggy_mummy
Active Member
http://www.asiaone.com/Health/News/Story/A1Story20071004-28439.html - for all the pregnant mummies
hi mummies!
how's eveyrone been? have been busy finishing up work so i can go off to perth on holiday this fri...CAN't WAIT!!!!!!!
yee heng has one HUGE suitacse almost all to himself cuz have to bring many layers of clothes in case it gets too cold..we're even going to check in a bag of unopened diapers since my friend over in perth told me its almost 2x the price!we're away for 8 days so have to bring so much stuff..
jang,
cute pics of the airport!! i'm not a fan of h.kitty, but that IS cute! btw the shirt and bow tie is ADORABLE! can't wait to see yee heng in it this saturday at the wedding!
cola,
i stayed away from sharksfin during preggie..the guide is to not eat the BIG fish cuz they are at the top of the food chain which means they compile lots of mercury into their system from eating all the small fishies....so things like tuna, shark shouldn't be taken too often or max tuna once a week...i dunno about cockles tho..i guess so long as its well cooked? there's risk of food poisoning as well, which is NOT pleasant when ur preggy (speaking from BAD personal expereince here, i puked so hard i had burst blood vessels!).. i'd check with the gynae just in case...p/s i was naughty when preggie and cheated..ate blue cheese in 3rd trimester when i really shouldn't have
mel,
hope u feel better soon! sucks to feel sick on ur b-day!
re: PR,
i've been PR for 2 years, but company's benefits are still the same for child as child is singapore citizen (hubby is sing citizen)...think it may depend on the child's nationality/company policy too..
nining,
how much did u have to guide your maid? u seem to have a good relationship with her..i may get some tips from u cuz i'm getting a fillipino maid to look after yee heng come november...she's going back on 1 month holiday but we'll have her for a week b4 the holiday to have kinda like a trial run to see how things are...
re: popeye's biscuits,
hubby and i both love it! it's kinda similar to scones, but not so sweet..after having them i was so inspired i baked me own..hehe...Yummylicious!
how's eveyrone been? have been busy finishing up work so i can go off to perth on holiday this fri...CAN't WAIT!!!!!!!
yee heng has one HUGE suitacse almost all to himself cuz have to bring many layers of clothes in case it gets too cold..we're even going to check in a bag of unopened diapers since my friend over in perth told me its almost 2x the price!we're away for 8 days so have to bring so much stuff..
jang,
cute pics of the airport!! i'm not a fan of h.kitty, but that IS cute! btw the shirt and bow tie is ADORABLE! can't wait to see yee heng in it this saturday at the wedding!
cola,
i stayed away from sharksfin during preggie..the guide is to not eat the BIG fish cuz they are at the top of the food chain which means they compile lots of mercury into their system from eating all the small fishies....so things like tuna, shark shouldn't be taken too often or max tuna once a week...i dunno about cockles tho..i guess so long as its well cooked? there's risk of food poisoning as well, which is NOT pleasant when ur preggy (speaking from BAD personal expereince here, i puked so hard i had burst blood vessels!).. i'd check with the gynae just in case...p/s i was naughty when preggie and cheated..ate blue cheese in 3rd trimester when i really shouldn't have
mel,
hope u feel better soon! sucks to feel sick on ur b-day!
re: PR,
i've been PR for 2 years, but company's benefits are still the same for child as child is singapore citizen (hubby is sing citizen)...think it may depend on the child's nationality/company policy too..
nining,
how much did u have to guide your maid? u seem to have a good relationship with her..i may get some tips from u cuz i'm getting a fillipino maid to look after yee heng come november...she's going back on 1 month holiday but we'll have her for a week b4 the holiday to have kinda like a trial run to see how things are...
re: popeye's biscuits,
hubby and i both love it! it's kinda similar to scones, but not so sweet..after having them i was so inspired i baked me own..hehe...Yummylicious!
hi mummies!
how's eveyrone been? have been busy finishing up work so i can go off to perth on holiday this fri...CAN't WAIT!!!!!!!
yee heng has one HUGE suitacse almost all to himself cuz have to bring many layers of clothes in case it gets too cold..we're even going to check in a bag of unopened diapers since my friend over in perth told me its almost 2x the price!we're away for 8 days so have to bring so much stuff..
jang,
cute pics of the airport!! i'm not a fan of h.kitty, but that IS cute! btw the shirt and bow tie is ADORABLE! can't wait to see yee heng in it this saturday at the wedding!
cola,
i stayed away from sharksfin during preggie..the guide is to not eat the BIG fish cuz they are at the top of the food chain which means they compile lots of mercury into their system from eating all the small fishies....so things like tuna, shark shouldn't be taken too often or max tuna once a week...i dunno about cockles tho..i guess so long as its well cooked? there's risk of food poisoning as well, which is NOT pleasant when ur preggy (speaking from BAD personal expereince here, i puked so hard i had burst blood vessels!).. i'd check with the gynae just in case...p/s i was naughty when preggie and cheated..ate blue cheese in 3rd trimester when i really shouldn't have
mel,
hope u feel better soon! sucks to feel sick on ur b-day!
re: PR,
i've been PR for 2 years, but company's benefits are still the same for child as child is singapore citizen (hubby is sing citizen)...think it may depend on the child's nationality/company policy too..
nining,
how much did u have to guide your maid? u seem to have a good relationship with her..i may get some tips from u cuz i'm getting a fillipino maid to look after yee heng come november...she's going back on 1 month holiday but we'll have her for a week b4 the holiday to have kinda like a trial run to see how things are...
re: popeye's biscuits,
hubby and i both love it! it's kinda similar to scones, but not so sweet..after having them i was so inspired i baked me own..hehe...Yummylicious! maybe i'll see if its opne at T3 when we go this friday..
how's eveyrone been? have been busy finishing up work so i can go off to perth on holiday this fri...CAN't WAIT!!!!!!!
yee heng has one HUGE suitacse almost all to himself cuz have to bring many layers of clothes in case it gets too cold..we're even going to check in a bag of unopened diapers since my friend over in perth told me its almost 2x the price!we're away for 8 days so have to bring so much stuff..
jang,
cute pics of the airport!! i'm not a fan of h.kitty, but that IS cute! btw the shirt and bow tie is ADORABLE! can't wait to see yee heng in it this saturday at the wedding!
cola,
i stayed away from sharksfin during preggie..the guide is to not eat the BIG fish cuz they are at the top of the food chain which means they compile lots of mercury into their system from eating all the small fishies....so things like tuna, shark shouldn't be taken too often or max tuna once a week...i dunno about cockles tho..i guess so long as its well cooked? there's risk of food poisoning as well, which is NOT pleasant when ur preggy (speaking from BAD personal expereince here, i puked so hard i had burst blood vessels!).. i'd check with the gynae just in case...p/s i was naughty when preggie and cheated..ate blue cheese in 3rd trimester when i really shouldn't have
mel,
hope u feel better soon! sucks to feel sick on ur b-day!
re: PR,
i've been PR for 2 years, but company's benefits are still the same for child as child is singapore citizen (hubby is sing citizen)...think it may depend on the child's nationality/company policy too..
nining,
how much did u have to guide your maid? u seem to have a good relationship with her..i may get some tips from u cuz i'm getting a fillipino maid to look after yee heng come november...she's going back on 1 month holiday but we'll have her for a week b4 the holiday to have kinda like a trial run to see how things are...
re: popeye's biscuits,
hubby and i both love it! it's kinda similar to scones, but not so sweet..after having them i was so inspired i baked me own..hehe...Yummylicious! maybe i'll see if its opne at T3 when we go this friday..
hi mummies!
how's eveyrone been? have been busy finishing up work so i can go off to perth on holiday this fri...CAN't WAIT!!!!!!!
yee heng has one HUGE suitacse almost all to himself cuz have to bring many layers of clothes in case it gets too cold..we're even going to check in a bag of unopened diapers since my friend over in perth told me its almost 2x the price!we're away for 8 days so have to bring so much stuff..
how's eveyrone been? have been busy finishing up work so i can go off to perth on holiday this fri...CAN't WAIT!!!!!!!
yee heng has one HUGE suitacse almost all to himself cuz have to bring many layers of clothes in case it gets too cold..we're even going to check in a bag of unopened diapers since my friend over in perth told me its almost 2x the price!we're away for 8 days so have to bring so much stuff..
hi mummies!
how's eveyrone been? have been busy finishing up work so i can go off to perth on holiday this fri...CAN't WAIT!!!!!!!
yee heng has one HUGE suitacse almost all to himself cuz have to bring many layers of clothes in case it gets too cold..we're even going to check in a bag of unopened diapers since my friend over in perth told me its almost 2x the price!we're away for 8 days so have to bring so much stuff..
jang,
cute pics of the airport!! i'm not a fan of h.kitty, but that IS cute! btw the shirt and bow tie is ADORABLE! can't wait to see yee heng in it this saturday at the wedding!
cola,
i stayed away from sharksfin during preggie..the guide is to not eat the BIG fish cuz they are at the top of the food chain which means they compile lots of mercury into their system from eating all the small fishies....so things like tuna, shark shouldn't be taken too often or max tuna once a week...i dunno about cockles tho..i guess so long as its well cooked? there's risk of food poisoning as well, which is NOT pleasant when ur preggy (speaking from BAD personal expereince here, i puked so hard i had burst blood vessels!).. i'd check with the gynae just in case...p/s i was naughty when preggie and cheated..ate blue cheese in 3rd trimester when i really shouldn't have
mel,
hope u feel better soon! sucks to feel sick on ur b-day!
re: PR,
i've been PR for 2 years, but company's benefits are still the same for child as child is singapore citizen (hubby is sing citizen)...think it may depend on the child's nationality/company policy too..
nining,
how much did u have to guide your maid? u seem to have a good relationship with her..i may get some tips from u cuz i'm getting a fillipino maid to look after yee heng come november...she's going back on 1 month holiday but we'll have her for a week b4 the holiday to have kinda like a trial run to see how things are...
re: popeye's biscuits,
hubby and i both love it! it's kinda similar to scones, but not so sweet..after having them i was so inspired i baked me own..hehe...Yummylicious! maybe i'll see if its open at T3 when we go this friday..does fried chicken for brekkie sound too piggy?
how's eveyrone been? have been busy finishing up work so i can go off to perth on holiday this fri...CAN't WAIT!!!!!!!
yee heng has one HUGE suitacse almost all to himself cuz have to bring many layers of clothes in case it gets too cold..we're even going to check in a bag of unopened diapers since my friend over in perth told me its almost 2x the price!we're away for 8 days so have to bring so much stuff..
jang,
cute pics of the airport!! i'm not a fan of h.kitty, but that IS cute! btw the shirt and bow tie is ADORABLE! can't wait to see yee heng in it this saturday at the wedding!
cola,
i stayed away from sharksfin during preggie..the guide is to not eat the BIG fish cuz they are at the top of the food chain which means they compile lots of mercury into their system from eating all the small fishies....so things like tuna, shark shouldn't be taken too often or max tuna once a week...i dunno about cockles tho..i guess so long as its well cooked? there's risk of food poisoning as well, which is NOT pleasant when ur preggy (speaking from BAD personal expereince here, i puked so hard i had burst blood vessels!).. i'd check with the gynae just in case...p/s i was naughty when preggie and cheated..ate blue cheese in 3rd trimester when i really shouldn't have
mel,
hope u feel better soon! sucks to feel sick on ur b-day!
re: PR,
i've been PR for 2 years, but company's benefits are still the same for child as child is singapore citizen (hubby is sing citizen)...think it may depend on the child's nationality/company policy too..
nining,
how much did u have to guide your maid? u seem to have a good relationship with her..i may get some tips from u cuz i'm getting a fillipino maid to look after yee heng come november...she's going back on 1 month holiday but we'll have her for a week b4 the holiday to have kinda like a trial run to see how things are...
re: popeye's biscuits,
hubby and i both love it! it's kinda similar to scones, but not so sweet..after having them i was so inspired i baked me own..hehe...Yummylicious! maybe i'll see if its open at T3 when we go this friday..does fried chicken for brekkie sound too piggy?
Lilyn,
it easy for me to work with my maid cos she was a transfer from a good friend who relocated to beijing.. And we speak same lingo plus she comes from kampung that I know of, so it's easy to relate..
But I maintain a fair but clear employer-employee relationship so she can still be happy but not crawling over my head hahahah.. If you like the maid, why dont u sign agreement first with her after that 1 week trial, before all the paper work sorted,.. that way she knows what's expected from her and where is her position.. I have a written, signed working agreement with my maid stating from benefit and remuneration such as salary, leave, bonus etc, till condition of employement and points that can make a dismissal, both in english and bahasa. If u want I can give u a copy, u can amend as u see fit.
btw, I ever ate steak for brekkie, althoug its small called breakfast steak ahahahahahah..
it easy for me to work with my maid cos she was a transfer from a good friend who relocated to beijing.. And we speak same lingo plus she comes from kampung that I know of, so it's easy to relate..
But I maintain a fair but clear employer-employee relationship so she can still be happy but not crawling over my head hahahah.. If you like the maid, why dont u sign agreement first with her after that 1 week trial, before all the paper work sorted,.. that way she knows what's expected from her and where is her position.. I have a written, signed working agreement with my maid stating from benefit and remuneration such as salary, leave, bonus etc, till condition of employement and points that can make a dismissal, both in english and bahasa. If u want I can give u a copy, u can amend as u see fit.
btw, I ever ate steak for brekkie, althoug its small called breakfast steak ahahahahahah..
Lilyn,
wow didnt realize diapers more ex in Perth than SIN.. In the US it's cheaper..
Yep yep, baby travel bags is really no fun!!! I had 1 tin of FM , 1 packet of normal DD plus 1 packet of pullups, dunno how many sets of 3 layers clothing, 4 sets of layere clothing in the carry on alone plus 20 pcs of DDs!! Now that they eat almost adult food I guess food wise is easier.. prev my MIL went shopping for Ike's jar foods before we arrived..
wow didnt realize diapers more ex in Perth than SIN.. In the US it's cheaper..
Yep yep, baby travel bags is really no fun!!! I had 1 tin of FM , 1 packet of normal DD plus 1 packet of pullups, dunno how many sets of 3 layers clothing, 4 sets of layere clothing in the carry on alone plus 20 pcs of DDs!! Now that they eat almost adult food I guess food wise is easier.. prev my MIL went shopping for Ike's jar foods before we arrived..
AIG - I went to see AIA webbie and govt seems to assure us that the Spore site is OK cos they have enough reserve..
Cola,
sure hahaha.. I thot nothing personal cos even sex can talk here hahaah..
Oh ya. the vit A thing is correct.. my gynae even told me to avoid all sorts of lotion containing vit A..
Cola,
sure hahaha.. I thot nothing personal cos even sex can talk here hahaah..
Oh ya. the vit A thing is correct.. my gynae even told me to avoid all sorts of lotion containing vit A..
Morning mummies..
Wah so many ppl showing concern over my craving for "ham" keke.. will listen to your advice! thanks.. will try to avoid those food
Jang,
Haha.. I tested positive in the morning when i was about to go to taiwan by afternoon flight. Anyway, I didnt eat the food there, because the smell of those roadstall food really turned me off.. I only ate thai food, japanese food, etc in taiwan..
Regarding the hotspring, I was totally ignorant about it, so cant blame me haha.. Yah, thank God, Meg turns out really fine! (plus naughty and cheeky).
Jete,
Yup, risk of Hep B if taking those cockles etc, especially if it is raw or semi raw..
Chatty,
Yeah, it is definitely not easy to be pregger.. a lot of things after I consumed, I felt the guilt.. like i drank a bit of sugar cane, i scared about the safety of baby. I happened to eat katsu don, the egg seemed a bit uncooked (even tho I asked for it to be well-cooked), after awhile, again I was guilty..
I was having flu and was prescribed some flu med which were safe for preggers, after taking med, again not very sure if it was alright for the baby..
Oh i didnt know excessive vit A will leat to featal defects..
Sang,
I am not in bank.. but you are right, I am in financial institutions line..
Yes, risk management is indeed stressful, I can see from those ppl aging so fast haha.. there is a lady (head of dept), who looks like she is in her mid 50s, i heard from one of her subordinates, that she is only 45.. wow!!! so much different!! I hope I dun age so fast due to the stress level here..
Goldpiggy,
Yeah, AIG's fate = to more work for us, pray hard AIG will be okay man!!!! We do a lot of businesses with AIG..
Nining,
I think i skip your qn on y my hubby dun want to convert.. perhaps we can talk in private on this kekeke..
this is an open forum ler..
Wah so many ppl showing concern over my craving for "ham" keke.. will listen to your advice! thanks.. will try to avoid those food
Jang,
Haha.. I tested positive in the morning when i was about to go to taiwan by afternoon flight. Anyway, I didnt eat the food there, because the smell of those roadstall food really turned me off.. I only ate thai food, japanese food, etc in taiwan..
Regarding the hotspring, I was totally ignorant about it, so cant blame me haha.. Yah, thank God, Meg turns out really fine! (plus naughty and cheeky).
Jete,
Yup, risk of Hep B if taking those cockles etc, especially if it is raw or semi raw..
Chatty,
Yeah, it is definitely not easy to be pregger.. a lot of things after I consumed, I felt the guilt.. like i drank a bit of sugar cane, i scared about the safety of baby. I happened to eat katsu don, the egg seemed a bit uncooked (even tho I asked for it to be well-cooked), after awhile, again I was guilty..
I was having flu and was prescribed some flu med which were safe for preggers, after taking med, again not very sure if it was alright for the baby..
Oh i didnt know excessive vit A will leat to featal defects..
Sang,
I am not in bank.. but you are right, I am in financial institutions line..
Yes, risk management is indeed stressful, I can see from those ppl aging so fast haha.. there is a lady (head of dept), who looks like she is in her mid 50s, i heard from one of her subordinates, that she is only 45.. wow!!! so much different!! I hope I dun age so fast due to the stress level here..
Goldpiggy,
Yeah, AIG's fate = to more work for us, pray hard AIG will be okay man!!!! We do a lot of businesses with AIG..
Nining,
I think i skip your qn on y my hubby dun want to convert.. perhaps we can talk in private on this kekeke..
this is an open forum ler..
Me a zombie now.
Ivan woke up cried and had difficulty in breathing at 3am. We stroke him, fed water, etc also no used. Wondering he is having Night Terror or asthma. Waited half an hr and felt serious, brought him to 24hr clinic. GP said go straight to A&E. Went to NUH at 4am, no Q. PD said is throat viral infection, croup. No other symptom, just breath hard. Given a dose of steriod and gone home....sleepy now.
NUH only have 59 children bed, 1 unit at ICU. KK has few hundred of beds! 1 little gal came in aft us, having pneumonia but was asking to go KKH instead, because no more bed for her in NUH!
Ivan woke up cried and had difficulty in breathing at 3am. We stroke him, fed water, etc also no used. Wondering he is having Night Terror or asthma. Waited half an hr and felt serious, brought him to 24hr clinic. GP said go straight to A&E. Went to NUH at 4am, no Q. PD said is throat viral infection, croup. No other symptom, just breath hard. Given a dose of steriod and gone home....sleepy now.
NUH only have 59 children bed, 1 unit at ICU. KK has few hundred of beds! 1 little gal came in aft us, having pneumonia but was asking to go KKH instead, because no more bed for her in NUH!
jang
the airport photos are so nice. before reading ur post, i thought it was downloaded from the internet.
its so new and clean and big PLUS there is no one in it.
am so surprise that no one is playing in the hello kitty playground...no other children ard? *scratch head*
re:aig
ya lor, so worried abt that...hope they will be fine.
the airport photos are so nice. before reading ur post, i thought it was downloaded from the internet.
its so new and clean and big PLUS there is no one in it.
am so surprise that no one is playing in the hello kitty playground...no other children ard? *scratch head*
re:aig
ya lor, so worried abt that...hope they will be fine.
Tek koh,
here is the Marsden swim school info:
"Terms and Conditions"
This sheet provides information about our instructors, classes and facilities. If you have any questions, please talk to your child’s instructor or call 6473 8353 and speak to our office staff. Also, Jane Marsden is contactable on her mobile 9621 9965.
Instructors
We have three full-time instructors – Jane, Jason and Wendy – and several part-time ones (including Jana, Lisa, Nikki, Paula, Alvin, Pete and Sek Chuan) who teach at Holland Road, the Australian International School of Singapore, Avondale Grammar School, Queenstown pool, Turf City and private residences. All our instructors are certified by AUSTSWIM, the key Australian body that provides comprehensive swimming and water-safety teacher education. They are qualified to teach infant, general and adult water familiarisation, water safety, and learn-to-swim and stroke correction. Most are also qualified to teach people with special needs. Most of our instructors are university educated.
Jane and Jason Marsden are also ASCTA (Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association) members, PADI scuba-diving instructors and Emergency First Response (first aid) instructors with a combined 15 years of teaching experience. Jane’s grandfather coached Britain’s 1948 Olympic swim team, including Bronze medalist Cathy Gibson and her uncle was the fastest long-distance freestyle swimmer in England for four years. Currently studying for a Master’s Degree in Primary School Teaching, Jason swam competitively for Hong Kong when he was a teenager and did his practical training for his ASCTA Bronze Coaching Licence under the Singapore Olympic Swim Squad’s head coach, Australian John Dempsey. Wendy worked for several years with AUSTSWIM clubs and schools in Perth, Western Australia, before joining Marsden Swim School.
Office staff
Apart from Jane Marsden (mob: 9621 9965), office administration is done by Anne and Melissa. If you want to check the class schedule, need to call in sick or have questions about payment, speak to either of them on 6473 8353 OR LEAVE A MESSAGE ON THE VOICE MAIL. Between 9am and 1pm on weekdays you can usually find one of them at the desk inside the sliding glass doors near the covered porch in the playground.
Expectations
Safety is the highest priority in any aquatic activity. No swimming class can ‘drown-proof’ a child or non-swimming adult, but it can increase their ability to assess and avoid potential aquatic dangers (for example through the use of safe entries) and develop a realistic understanding of their swimming ability. The three initial skills beginners must acquire are water familiarisation (which can take several months), buoyancy and mobility. Emphasizing strengths in a fun, non-intimidating atmosphere is vital to building self-confidence in the water. Whenever possible, students should also swim at least once or twice outside class times to reinforce skills. Please talk to us if you have queries or concerns, wish to change times or instructors, or have suggestions!
Assessment
Certificates of achievement, based on levels recognized by AUSTSWIM and the Australian International School, are presented twice a year.
Class size
There are a maximum of six students per group class, with an average of three to four, depending on student age and ability. Individual classes can also be arranged if a student requires extra tuition or special help.
Parent/caretaker participation
If your child is unable to swim independently, regardless of his/her age, you may need to be in the water with them during group classes. Please bring your swimming costume! If you do not wish to get in the water with your child, you may wish to book individual lessons so they can be supported by the instructor, or at least request your preference not to get into the pool when making a booking.
Facilities
At Holland Road, we have a private, heated tuition pool in a pleasant garden setting. If you arrive early or have children in back-to-back classes, a swing set is in the front garden (to be used at your own risk). Under the awning you’ll find a seating area, a notice board, registration forms, the class register, a lost property box and the payment box. Please check the notice board for news! At the back of the Holland Road premises are a toilet, change area and a hot-water shower. At Turf City, there is a covered playground just next to our covered pool. Within our premises are showers; the toilets are a short walk inside the shopping complex. Our other venues at Avondale Grammar School, the Australian International School and Queenstown Swimming Complex all have showers, toilets and change facilities.
Hygiene
All children under three must wear disposable or permanent swimming diapers/nappies (such as Huggies ‘Little Swimmers’, which can be bought at Cold Storage supermarkets). If you cannot find them, we can sell you diapers for S$1 each.
Aids
Flotation aids (kickboards, backpacks and noodles) help beginners practice skills with less fatigue and also help timid students maintain a buoyant position. Kickboards are invaluable in teaching stroke correction. However, some children dislike aids so wherever possible their natural swimming style is encouraged. Dependency on aids is also avoided by alternating between aided and non-aided swimming within the class.
Lightning/Rain Policy
If your class is definitely cancelled due to lightning or torrential rain, your instructor will phone you ideally at least half an hour before the class starts. Otherwise, if you have not heard anything from your instructor, please show.
A make-up will be offered for all classes cancelled ahead of time due to lightning/heavy rain.
If, during the class, lightning strikes, the instructor will ask everyone to immediately vacate the pool. If the class can recommence after 15 minutes of no lightning, the instructor may choose to combine classes or start subsequent classes slightly later to accommodate all students as fairly as possible. If the class has to be cancelled because the lightning does not stop, a makeup will be offered except when 15 minutes or more of the class had already been conducted before the lightning struck.
For offsites, if you wish to cancel the class ahead of time due to heavy rain/lightning, please ring your instructor directly ideally at least half an hour before the class starts. A make-up class will then be arranged at no extra charge. If your offsite instructor shows and there is lightning at the start of the class, the instructor may make a decision to wait no more than 15 minutes to determine whether the class can go ahead OR to reschedule the class for another time. If 15 minutes or more of the class has occurred before lightning strikes, no makeup class will be offered for offsite classes.
Parking
At Holland Road, three cars can fit in the driveway in the painted white carpark rectangles. Other cars can park in the slip road parallel to Holland Road. Please don't box in our Chevrolet Spark or we may have to ask you to move your car during a lesson. At Turf City, there is unlimited parking. At Avondale Grammar School and the Australian International School, parking before 3pm on weekdays is in the street just next to the schools. After 3pm on weekdays and on the weekends, free parking is allowed in the school carparks. At Queenstown swimming complex, parking is in the public carpark where coupons apply.
Charges per half-hour class
Group class:
S$25 per child student (maximum of six per class)
S$25 per domestic helper student (maximum of five per class)
S$30 per adult student (maximum of three per class)
Semi-private group class:
S$35 per child student (two in a class)
Individual class:
S$45 per child student
S$50 per adult student
Offsite class:
S$20 per student (minimum charge of S$60)
Charges per hour class
Group class:
S$60 per adult student (maximum of three per class)
Individual class:
S$80 per adult student
Children’s Swimming Squad
Once your child have mastered the strokes during learn-to-swim classes, they are welcome to join our fun swimming squad, conducted on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Queenstown pool (50m) and Sunday mornings at the Australian International School pool (25m). For one or two hour-long sessions a week, the charge is S$30 per week, payable on a term basis.
Payment
There is a one-off registration fee of S$25 per student which is due the first week of class. We have a quarterly invoicing system (i.e. January to March, April to June, July to September, October to December) If you join part-way through the a term, you will only be invoiced for the remaining classes. Please return the payment slip with your cheque and PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO C LICENCE PTE LTD (NOT MARSDEN SWIM SCHOOL). We also accept cash and credit card payments.
Make-up classes
Make-up classes are offered at no extra charge if plenty of advance notice is given (if you are sick or have a conflicting commitment) or in exceptional circumstances. Every effort will be made to fit you into the existing schedule as it is in our interests as well as yours to ensure students have consistent lessons! If you must miss a class, please ring us before the class whenever possible so we can give another child a make-up class in your child’s absence. IF YOU DO NOT RING US, YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR CLASS FEE.
Absence without informing us
If you are absent from class for two weeks in a row, without informing us in advance, we will assume that you are no longer interested in attending and may fill your space with someone else. Because the instructor will turn up even if you don’t, you will also be liable to pay for missed classes when you do not let us know if advance. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, PLEASE RING US (TEL: 6473 8353) AND LEAVE A MESSAGE IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND A SESSION. We also ask that you inform us in writing if you do not wish to resume classes in the following term.
Holidays
CLASSES WILL NOT BE HELD ON SINGAPORE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
Behaviour Management Plan
The Rules
1. Follow the teacher's directions.
2. Listen when the teacher is talking.
3. Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
4. Walk around the pool area.
5. Use respectful language with your fellow swimmers and coaches.
6. At Marsden Swim Squad, keep lanes/swim areas clear for other swimmers.
7. At Holland Road pool, stay on the platform when you are not swimming.
Consequences
1. In the event of disruptive behaviour, the teacher will first state the consequence as a choice e.g. "You have a choice, please follow my instructions or leave the pool for five minutes."
2. If student chooses to leave the pool for five minutes, and then gets in and disrupts the class again, the next time-out will be 10 minutes.
3. The third time-out will be removal from the pool for the duration of the session.
4. With dangerous or violent behaviours, immediate removal from the pool and possibly from the swimming venue will be requested.
CPR/First Aid courses
If you, your domestic helper or child is interested in receiving up-to-date first-aid training, please ask us about the different courses available. We offer an internationally recognized CPR/First Aid course specifically focused on infants and children or we can tailor a course to meet your specific needs. Please contact Anne on 9227 7747 or [email protected]
Swim Gear
Children's and adults' goggles, swim flippers, noodles, kickboards, toypedoes, dive sticks, ear bands, Marsden Swim School squad and school t-shirts and other swim gear are available in our swim school shop near Anne’s desk. There is also a merchandise list on our website.
PADI Scuba-Diving Courses and Dive Gear
If you wish to become a certified PADI Open Water Diver (and are 10 years or older), please call Jane Marsden on 9621 9965 or email her at [email protected]. Children's and adults' wetsuits, fins, masks, snorkels and other dive gear are available in our shop or can be ordered through our wholesalers at very competitive prices.
For our female swimmers/mothers
Recently several clients have chosen to miss one class a month because of their period/menses. We have spare tampons for female clients if you come without; unless you are ill from your period you will be expected to forfeit your class fee if you choose not to enter the water for your or your (accompanied) child’s class.
Feedback
As a family-run business, we pride ourselves for our individual-focused service. We respect and welcome your continuing feedback to help us improve. Please email feedback to [email protected] or request a Feedback Form (hard copies available in the Information Folder on the table under the covered porch at Holland Road) or contact Anne or Jane on tel: 6473 8353. We also have a clipboard with blank paper on the wooden desk for you to write any notes to Jane or Anne.
Registration Form
All students (or their guardians) must fill in a registration form before joining a class. If you wish to enroll your child, please complete on below and mail or drop it into Marsden Swim School, 113 Holland Road, Singapore 278556.
here is the Marsden swim school info:
"Terms and Conditions"
This sheet provides information about our instructors, classes and facilities. If you have any questions, please talk to your child’s instructor or call 6473 8353 and speak to our office staff. Also, Jane Marsden is contactable on her mobile 9621 9965.
Instructors
We have three full-time instructors – Jane, Jason and Wendy – and several part-time ones (including Jana, Lisa, Nikki, Paula, Alvin, Pete and Sek Chuan) who teach at Holland Road, the Australian International School of Singapore, Avondale Grammar School, Queenstown pool, Turf City and private residences. All our instructors are certified by AUSTSWIM, the key Australian body that provides comprehensive swimming and water-safety teacher education. They are qualified to teach infant, general and adult water familiarisation, water safety, and learn-to-swim and stroke correction. Most are also qualified to teach people with special needs. Most of our instructors are university educated.
Jane and Jason Marsden are also ASCTA (Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association) members, PADI scuba-diving instructors and Emergency First Response (first aid) instructors with a combined 15 years of teaching experience. Jane’s grandfather coached Britain’s 1948 Olympic swim team, including Bronze medalist Cathy Gibson and her uncle was the fastest long-distance freestyle swimmer in England for four years. Currently studying for a Master’s Degree in Primary School Teaching, Jason swam competitively for Hong Kong when he was a teenager and did his practical training for his ASCTA Bronze Coaching Licence under the Singapore Olympic Swim Squad’s head coach, Australian John Dempsey. Wendy worked for several years with AUSTSWIM clubs and schools in Perth, Western Australia, before joining Marsden Swim School.
Office staff
Apart from Jane Marsden (mob: 9621 9965), office administration is done by Anne and Melissa. If you want to check the class schedule, need to call in sick or have questions about payment, speak to either of them on 6473 8353 OR LEAVE A MESSAGE ON THE VOICE MAIL. Between 9am and 1pm on weekdays you can usually find one of them at the desk inside the sliding glass doors near the covered porch in the playground.
Expectations
Safety is the highest priority in any aquatic activity. No swimming class can ‘drown-proof’ a child or non-swimming adult, but it can increase their ability to assess and avoid potential aquatic dangers (for example through the use of safe entries) and develop a realistic understanding of their swimming ability. The three initial skills beginners must acquire are water familiarisation (which can take several months), buoyancy and mobility. Emphasizing strengths in a fun, non-intimidating atmosphere is vital to building self-confidence in the water. Whenever possible, students should also swim at least once or twice outside class times to reinforce skills. Please talk to us if you have queries or concerns, wish to change times or instructors, or have suggestions!
Assessment
Certificates of achievement, based on levels recognized by AUSTSWIM and the Australian International School, are presented twice a year.
Class size
There are a maximum of six students per group class, with an average of three to four, depending on student age and ability. Individual classes can also be arranged if a student requires extra tuition or special help.
Parent/caretaker participation
If your child is unable to swim independently, regardless of his/her age, you may need to be in the water with them during group classes. Please bring your swimming costume! If you do not wish to get in the water with your child, you may wish to book individual lessons so they can be supported by the instructor, or at least request your preference not to get into the pool when making a booking.
Facilities
At Holland Road, we have a private, heated tuition pool in a pleasant garden setting. If you arrive early or have children in back-to-back classes, a swing set is in the front garden (to be used at your own risk). Under the awning you’ll find a seating area, a notice board, registration forms, the class register, a lost property box and the payment box. Please check the notice board for news! At the back of the Holland Road premises are a toilet, change area and a hot-water shower. At Turf City, there is a covered playground just next to our covered pool. Within our premises are showers; the toilets are a short walk inside the shopping complex. Our other venues at Avondale Grammar School, the Australian International School and Queenstown Swimming Complex all have showers, toilets and change facilities.
Hygiene
All children under three must wear disposable or permanent swimming diapers/nappies (such as Huggies ‘Little Swimmers’, which can be bought at Cold Storage supermarkets). If you cannot find them, we can sell you diapers for S$1 each.
Aids
Flotation aids (kickboards, backpacks and noodles) help beginners practice skills with less fatigue and also help timid students maintain a buoyant position. Kickboards are invaluable in teaching stroke correction. However, some children dislike aids so wherever possible their natural swimming style is encouraged. Dependency on aids is also avoided by alternating between aided and non-aided swimming within the class.
Lightning/Rain Policy
If your class is definitely cancelled due to lightning or torrential rain, your instructor will phone you ideally at least half an hour before the class starts. Otherwise, if you have not heard anything from your instructor, please show.
A make-up will be offered for all classes cancelled ahead of time due to lightning/heavy rain.
If, during the class, lightning strikes, the instructor will ask everyone to immediately vacate the pool. If the class can recommence after 15 minutes of no lightning, the instructor may choose to combine classes or start subsequent classes slightly later to accommodate all students as fairly as possible. If the class has to be cancelled because the lightning does not stop, a makeup will be offered except when 15 minutes or more of the class had already been conducted before the lightning struck.
For offsites, if you wish to cancel the class ahead of time due to heavy rain/lightning, please ring your instructor directly ideally at least half an hour before the class starts. A make-up class will then be arranged at no extra charge. If your offsite instructor shows and there is lightning at the start of the class, the instructor may make a decision to wait no more than 15 minutes to determine whether the class can go ahead OR to reschedule the class for another time. If 15 minutes or more of the class has occurred before lightning strikes, no makeup class will be offered for offsite classes.
Parking
At Holland Road, three cars can fit in the driveway in the painted white carpark rectangles. Other cars can park in the slip road parallel to Holland Road. Please don't box in our Chevrolet Spark or we may have to ask you to move your car during a lesson. At Turf City, there is unlimited parking. At Avondale Grammar School and the Australian International School, parking before 3pm on weekdays is in the street just next to the schools. After 3pm on weekdays and on the weekends, free parking is allowed in the school carparks. At Queenstown swimming complex, parking is in the public carpark where coupons apply.
Charges per half-hour class
Group class:
S$25 per child student (maximum of six per class)
S$25 per domestic helper student (maximum of five per class)
S$30 per adult student (maximum of three per class)
Semi-private group class:
S$35 per child student (two in a class)
Individual class:
S$45 per child student
S$50 per adult student
Offsite class:
S$20 per student (minimum charge of S$60)
Charges per hour class
Group class:
S$60 per adult student (maximum of three per class)
Individual class:
S$80 per adult student
Children’s Swimming Squad
Once your child have mastered the strokes during learn-to-swim classes, they are welcome to join our fun swimming squad, conducted on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Queenstown pool (50m) and Sunday mornings at the Australian International School pool (25m). For one or two hour-long sessions a week, the charge is S$30 per week, payable on a term basis.
Payment
There is a one-off registration fee of S$25 per student which is due the first week of class. We have a quarterly invoicing system (i.e. January to March, April to June, July to September, October to December) If you join part-way through the a term, you will only be invoiced for the remaining classes. Please return the payment slip with your cheque and PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO C LICENCE PTE LTD (NOT MARSDEN SWIM SCHOOL). We also accept cash and credit card payments.
Make-up classes
Make-up classes are offered at no extra charge if plenty of advance notice is given (if you are sick or have a conflicting commitment) or in exceptional circumstances. Every effort will be made to fit you into the existing schedule as it is in our interests as well as yours to ensure students have consistent lessons! If you must miss a class, please ring us before the class whenever possible so we can give another child a make-up class in your child’s absence. IF YOU DO NOT RING US, YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR CLASS FEE.
Absence without informing us
If you are absent from class for two weeks in a row, without informing us in advance, we will assume that you are no longer interested in attending and may fill your space with someone else. Because the instructor will turn up even if you don’t, you will also be liable to pay for missed classes when you do not let us know if advance. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, PLEASE RING US (TEL: 6473 8353) AND LEAVE A MESSAGE IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND A SESSION. We also ask that you inform us in writing if you do not wish to resume classes in the following term.
Holidays
CLASSES WILL NOT BE HELD ON SINGAPORE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
Behaviour Management Plan
The Rules
1. Follow the teacher's directions.
2. Listen when the teacher is talking.
3. Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
4. Walk around the pool area.
5. Use respectful language with your fellow swimmers and coaches.
6. At Marsden Swim Squad, keep lanes/swim areas clear for other swimmers.
7. At Holland Road pool, stay on the platform when you are not swimming.
Consequences
1. In the event of disruptive behaviour, the teacher will first state the consequence as a choice e.g. "You have a choice, please follow my instructions or leave the pool for five minutes."
2. If student chooses to leave the pool for five minutes, and then gets in and disrupts the class again, the next time-out will be 10 minutes.
3. The third time-out will be removal from the pool for the duration of the session.
4. With dangerous or violent behaviours, immediate removal from the pool and possibly from the swimming venue will be requested.
CPR/First Aid courses
If you, your domestic helper or child is interested in receiving up-to-date first-aid training, please ask us about the different courses available. We offer an internationally recognized CPR/First Aid course specifically focused on infants and children or we can tailor a course to meet your specific needs. Please contact Anne on 9227 7747 or [email protected]
Swim Gear
Children's and adults' goggles, swim flippers, noodles, kickboards, toypedoes, dive sticks, ear bands, Marsden Swim School squad and school t-shirts and other swim gear are available in our swim school shop near Anne’s desk. There is also a merchandise list on our website.
PADI Scuba-Diving Courses and Dive Gear
If you wish to become a certified PADI Open Water Diver (and are 10 years or older), please call Jane Marsden on 9621 9965 or email her at [email protected]. Children's and adults' wetsuits, fins, masks, snorkels and other dive gear are available in our shop or can be ordered through our wholesalers at very competitive prices.
For our female swimmers/mothers
Recently several clients have chosen to miss one class a month because of their period/menses. We have spare tampons for female clients if you come without; unless you are ill from your period you will be expected to forfeit your class fee if you choose not to enter the water for your or your (accompanied) child’s class.
Feedback
As a family-run business, we pride ourselves for our individual-focused service. We respect and welcome your continuing feedback to help us improve. Please email feedback to [email protected] or request a Feedback Form (hard copies available in the Information Folder on the table under the covered porch at Holland Road) or contact Anne or Jane on tel: 6473 8353. We also have a clipboard with blank paper on the wooden desk for you to write any notes to Jane or Anne.
Registration Form
All students (or their guardians) must fill in a registration form before joining a class. If you wish to enroll your child, please complete on below and mail or drop it into Marsden Swim School, 113 Holland Road, Singapore 278556.
goldenpiggy_mummy
Active Member
Loh - so ivan is now sleeping at all with the babysitter? Is he on medicine and did the doctor say why suddenly he got the throat viral?
NUH so little beds and I guess the mummy must be furious cos need to rush to KKH after rushing down to NUH
NUH so little beds and I guess the mummy must be furious cos need to rush to KKH after rushing down to NUH
Lilyn,
Enjoy your holiday.. it is definitely better if you could bring the baby travelling around, they will get used to liking it... Agree that a lot of things to pack
haha.. bring some medicine, just incase he has mild flu or fever due to weather changes k *touchwood* bring a hand sanitiser as well, you won't know what they touch and put into their mouth next..
Enjoy your holiday.. it is definitely better if you could bring the baby travelling around, they will get used to liking it... Agree that a lot of things to pack
haha.. bring some medicine, just incase he has mild flu or fever due to weather changes k *touchwood* bring a hand sanitiser as well, you won't know what they touch and put into their mouth next..
Loh,
Luckily Ivan is okay.. but to start with, is Ivan astmathic?
Nining,
Can say here ler haha.. we've got logical reasons not to convert to Singaporean.
Hubby was saying : "think of long term not just the short term benefits, not worth it" keke
Lilyn,
Yeah, it depends on the child nationality.. since hub and I are both PRs, we dun have intention to register our kids as Singaporean..
Luckily Ivan is okay.. but to start with, is Ivan astmathic?
Nining,
Can say here ler haha.. we've got logical reasons not to convert to Singaporean.
Hubby was saying : "think of long term not just the short term benefits, not worth it" keke
Lilyn,
Yeah, it depends on the child nationality.. since hub and I are both PRs, we dun have intention to register our kids as Singaporean..
Tiny Voice,
you gave the wrong blog address! You go and visit what you posted. It's an ang moh family! Haha!!! I got abit blur also...
Wow, it's great your husband is a christian! Have a testimony to share? If can put in the blog, will be great for friends and family to know.
http://the-joshua-family.blogspot.com/ is the real one.
you gave the wrong blog address! You go and visit what you posted. It's an ang moh family! Haha!!! I got abit blur also...
Wow, it's great your husband is a christian! Have a testimony to share? If can put in the blog, will be great for friends and family to know.
http://the-joshua-family.blogspot.com/ is the real one.
goldenpiggy_mummy
Active Member
Jenny - haha, that's what i thought but then not sure whether I was right...and i kept looking, why don't have their pictures?
nining, glee, cola,
NUH A&E for children is super fast. Were there twice, 1st time when Ivan was jundice and referred to nuh when he was 1mth old.
Heard KKH got long Q.
gold piggy,
It is just suddenly like tt in the middle of night. No sign previously. He was active playing b4 sleep.
cola,
No asthma history in both parents family. Since he has eczema, there is chance of getting asthma. So we played safe.
Ur hb also not very elder than u rite? U both commited v early. both zuan dao...hahahah
NUH A&E for children is super fast. Were there twice, 1st time when Ivan was jundice and referred to nuh when he was 1mth old.
Heard KKH got long Q.
gold piggy,
It is just suddenly like tt in the middle of night. No sign previously. He was active playing b4 sleep.
cola,
No asthma history in both parents family. Since he has eczema, there is chance of getting asthma. So we played safe.
Ur hb also not very elder than u rite? U both commited v early. both zuan dao...hahahah
