A year and a half in his swimming lessons, Ira finally took the first test - Stage 3. During the time that Kelvin was taking the lessons a few years ago, they didn't have this test. Kelvin went straight to Bronze level. That means one additional level for Ira.
He was a bit nervous but we said he could do it. He started to learn to swim at a very early age (around 4) as he was always tagging along during Kelvin's swimming lessons. He didn't know the proper strokes then, but now he is quite familiar with breast stroke and moving on to free style.
Ira waiting for his name to be called to take the test
with his friend, Lyle, who was also taking the test. Same age as he is but way bigger.
in anticipation of the test
Ira's swim teacher, Joyce, who was also Kelvin's teacher
stretching before jumping into the pool
he is one of the smallest in class but that doesn't deter him
from doing his best - swimming faster or diving the deepest or floating the longest
Ira's turn to do the straddle jump
demonstrating ability to correctly fit a PFD in the water
waiting for his friend to finish
his Stage 3 achievement certificate
Well done, Ira! You've passed the Stage 3 test. Now it's time to prepare for Bronze level in a few weeks time.
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