Cameron Highlands Trip

On 21st December 2009 (Monday) about 80 form 5 students with 7 teachers went for a day trip to Cameron Highlands. Left school at 5.45am. Stopped at Gunung Semanggul R&R for breakfast.

Reached Cameron at 10am.

Went to Avant Chocolate campany, bee farm, rose valley, cactus valley, strawberry farm, tea plantation.

The weather was cold & windy. New experience for some students.

Bought flowers, vegetables, strawberries, cactus, tea.....

The students enjoyed themselves as this will be their last outing as a Smk Mengkuang student.

Reached school at 10pm.

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11.15pm

MAHATHIR Part 1 & 2

15112009 ( Sunday ).

Astro History Channel 555
Premieres of Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad in 2 parts.


Part 1 on 15.11.2009 & Part 2 on 22.11.2009.

With exclusive access to Dr. Mahathir, HISTORY Channel uncovers the life of Mahathir Mohamad from his early days in a small rural town, to his emerging political activism protesting British colonialism, and his meteoric rise in Malaysia politics. See how a man so fearless and powerful, who makes bold outrages statements, would suddenly break down in tears at the podium. ( taken from the Sunday Star 15.11.2009)

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Program Rakan Muda Sekolah - Selamat Di Jalanraya

13112009 ( Friday )

Program Rakan Muda Sekolah - Selamat Di Jalanraya telah diadakan di SMK Mengkuang. Program ini telah dijayakan oleh Waziboys. Beberapa sekolah lain telah menyertai program tersebut. Program telah bermula pada pukul 9pagi dengan taklimat serta tayangan powerpoint dan seterusnya sesi praktikal. Para pelajar telah menunjukkan penglibatan yang baik. Ini adalah satu program yang dianggap sangat baik dan perlu diteruskan pada masa akan datang. Program ini tamat pada pukul 12 tengahari.

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11pm.

Warden

03112009 ( Tuesday )

My duty as warden for the hostel students. From 8-11.30pm.

Students were divided according to the forms on where they should be to do their revision.

In the pictures were the form 1 & 4 students at the school canteen.

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10.50pm

Majlis Sambutan Hari Raya

Pada 13.10.2009 (Selasa), para pelajar asrama Smk Mengkuang telah mengadakan satu Majlis Jamuan Hari Raya. Majlis bermula pada pukul 8 malam. PK1, PK HEM, PK Koko serta guru-guru lain turut hadir.

Majlis agak sederhana tetapi penuh bermakna.

Para pelajar mempersembahkan beberapa lagu raya dan menjamu semua yang hadir dengan pelbagai juadah.

Majlis tamat pada pukul 10 malam.

17102009 (Sabtu)

12.50am

MUET

Mesyuarat Penyelarasan MUET Speaking Akhir Tahun 2009.

On 29th & 30th of September, I went for the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Speaking Coordination. It was organised by the Penang State Education Department with the MPM. It was held in Hydro Hotel, Batu Feringhi, Penang.

It was my first time attending such meeting related to MUET.

Met other English teachers from other schools all over Penang & made new friends.

Had a good time apart from the learning process.

The MUET Speaking dates are from 6, 7 & 8, 20, 21 & 22 of October.

Hope to learn & use the experience for the students.

17102009 (Saturday)

12.20am

Make a difference movie

14.10.2009 ( Wednesday )

To all teachers of humanity : You should watch this video clip.

http://www.makeadiferencemovie.com/

6.20am.

With love,

Selva.

Koleksi soalan & Bank soalan PMR & SPM

05102009 ( Monday ) I recieved an email today regarding the topic.


http://koleksisoalan.blogspot.com

http://banksoalanspm.com/Download.html

9.30pm.

PENANG INTERNATIONAL ACTION RESEARCH SEMINAR 2009 ( PIARS 2009 )

23.08.2009 ( Sunday )

On the 10th of August I recieved a letter from my PK Kokurikulum, asking me to attend a seminar in SEAMEO RECSAM, Penang from the 11th until 13th of August 2009.

It was the PENANG INTERNATIONAL ACTION RESEARCH SEMINAR 2009.

Action Research in Classrooms: Towards Achieving High Quality Teaching and Learning.

The seminar was organized by the Penang State Education Department.

It was from 8am - 4.30pm.

I have heard and read about it, but to attend a seminar on the matter is a privilage for me.

From 11th of August Tuesday I went to SEAMEO RECSAM in Gelugur, Penang to attend the seminar. From 8am the registration according the districts. There I met some of my friends who are teaching in various schools in Penang, some are very senior teachers there. This is one of the reason I wanted to attend the seminar; to get to know teachers from Penang.

On day 1, we were asked to go in separate rooms according the primary & secondary schools.

For the Secondary school teachers, there were 15 presenters. They spoke for various subjects, such as BM, English, History, Geography, Physics, Mathemathics, Discipline, Teaching & Learning methods. This went for the 2nd & 3rd day. Some of the presentations were interesting. Apart from gaining some new input, I also managed to get to know some of the teachers from others school, especially those who are teaching English.

Overall, it was a very good learning experience. Hope to attend other seminars related to teaching & learning.

HARI KEMERDEKAAN KE 52

23.08.2009 ( Sunday )

Tema hari kemerdekaan ke 52 ialah

1 MALAYSIA, RAKYAT DIDAHULUKAN, PENCAPAIAN DIUTAMAKAN.

H1N1

03.082009 ( Monday ).

The day started as usual. SMK Mengkuang is the venue for the
Program Rakan Muda Sekolah " Selamat Di Jalan Raya" Bersama Wazi Boyz Club.

The event was divided into 2 M7 ( 14 schools ) & M8 ( 15 schools ) cluster.

The morning session at 8am M7 schools about 14 of them will bring 28 students with 2 teachers for the activity. As one of the person incharge in coordinating the program I went to have a look at the program. At the school hostel's canteen, they had powerpoint presentations on road safety & practical session for the students around the school compound.

At about 11am when I was about to enter my class, another teacher informed me 1 form 5 boy lying on the floor & having breathing difficulties. The friends helped him on the strecther & brought him down to the school van and took him to BM hospital. With the school students & staffs wearing masks because of the outbreak of the H1N1 virus.

Before this, last Thursday on 30th some of the school students were sent to clinics for check up because most of them were having high fever, flu & coughing. Prior to that, The Bainun Teachers' Training college which is situated just opposite SMK Mengkuang was closed.

IKBN was also closed for a few days.

BUT SMK Mengkuang was NOT.

After the form 5 boy was sent to hospital, the school admin called the health department to inform the situation. About 11.30am, 2 officers from Seberang Perai health department came to school to inform the notice of closure of the SMK Mengkuang Bukit Mertajam will take effect from 3rd till 9th of August.

The teachers had a meeting, lead by the PK Ko Kurikulum, En. Aidi to inform the situation & the students were given advice & the inform them the school closure notice & we were informed we were given leave BUT must be replaced later.

I believe, before all the school students, teachers & staffs were asked to go on leave, it would be better if the health department check those who may have the early signs of the virus, atleast check their body temperature. BUT, it was not carried out. May be they have their own reasons, but wouldn't it be better to screen the students, teachers & the staffs.

Since the notice of closure of the school was anounced, my friend & I who were incharge of the Rakan Muda program went to inform the organizers about the situation & to inform them none of SMK Mengkuang students will take any part in the program due to the closure of the school & all the students including those who stay in the school hostel were asked to go home & were fetched by their parents. The second session due to start at 2pm with another 15 schools from M8 Cluster will be in SMK Mengkuang. They insisted on carrying out the program. Their stand was the program must go on. I also informed other school teachers about the situation because it is in the interest of all the students & the teachers who will be in SMK Mengkuang for the second session of the Rakan Muda program.

Most of the teachers & students left the school by 2pm. We were advised to take care of our health & limit our movements or even self quarantine at home.

Pray & Hope the situation would be back to normal soon.

The school will reopen on 10th August.

04.08.2009

1pm.

HARI ANUGERAH KECEMERLANGAN PELAJAR (HAKEP 2009)

25.07.2009 ( Saturday )

HARI ANUGERAH KECEMERLANGAN PELAJAR (HAKEP 2009)

SMK MENGKUANG, BUKIT MERTAJAM, PULAU PINANG.

8.30am Pendaftaran Pelajar serta Kehadiran Tetamu/Waris dan YDP PIBG

9.00am Majlis dimulakan. Ucapan; Persembahan, Penyampaian hadiah.

11.30am Majlis Bersurai

Secara keseluruhannya, Hari Anugerah ini berjalan dengan lancar. Walaupun ringkas, penglibatan semua warga sekolah telah menjayakan majlis ini.

Good Job.

4pm.
25072009.

Pelancaran Rakan Muda Peringkat Negeri 2009

18th July 2009 ( Saturday )

Pelancaran Program Rakan Muda Sekolah Peringkat Negeri Pulau Pinang 2009, telah diadakan di SMK Mengkuang, Bukit Mertajam.

Pelbagai aktiviti dijalankan. Tetapi perancangan serta pelaksanaan aktiviti tersebut kurang sistematik dan pengurusan masa kurang baik. Secara keseluruhan para pelajar telah menunjukkan penglibatan yang baik.

Aspek kebersihan menjadi tajuk perbualan guru-guru SMK Mengkuang setelah selesai acara tersebut dan sehingga hari Selasa barulah kawasan sekolah dan padang khususnya dibersihkan oleh pihak yang berkenaan.

25072009

Saturday.

Lawak Pendidikan Jasmani

Hari Kokurikulum 2009

Above are some pictures I took during the Hari Kokurikulum 2009 of SMK Mengkuang, Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang. The Hari Kokurikulum was on the 9 & 10th of July 2009.

On the 9th we started around 12.30noon with the Pionering activity. Students need to build two models; tower and enterance. They were given bamboo, strings & other things for them to use and come up with the two models. The activity finished at 5.30pm.

The other activity on the same day was a challenging one. The students in groups need to do army crawl, spider web, climb a wall, poison ball, maze & jigsaw puzzle activities. They really enjoyed. Even the teachers enjoyed watching the participants. All of it finished at 6pm.

On the 10th was the opening ceremony for the Hari Kokurikulum. Speeches & performances by the Silat & Taekwando team. After break, other activities were carried out.

I did not have the opportunity to watch other activities such as cooking, flower decoration because I had to leave to UPSI, Tanjung Malim.

Overall the Hari Kokurikulum was a success. The planning and executing the activities need the students & teachers' cooperation.

Thank you.

12072009

Kelab Pelancongan Trip

Above are some pictures I took during the trip using my Nokia E71.

Georgetown is the capital of the island and state of Penang, on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia. It was listed by UNESCO in 2008 as a World Heritage Site, together with fellow former Straits Settlement, Melaka. Founded in 1786 by British trader Francis Light, Georgetown was one of the three Straits Settlements along with Malacca and Singapore. Modern-day Georgetown is one of Malaysia's largest cities with 600,000 inhabitants.

On the 8th of July, the Tourism Club of SMK Mengkuang, Bukit Mertajam went for a day trip to Penang.Apart from 40 members of the club, the 25 special class students also joined together with all their 12 teachers.

The places we went were The Tropical Fruit Farm in Balik Pulau, The Butterfly Farm at Teluk Bahang, Penang State Muzium & Fort Cornwallis.

Left school at about 8.30am. All the way to Balik Pulau via the Penang Bridge. Reached the tropical fruit farm by 10am. Given some explanation by Mr. Ali. The pittaya (dragon fruit) that I have seen in the market were the red & white, but Mr. Ali explained they also have the yellow version but not in the market because of its small size. The benefits of eating bananas & many types of fruit trees. Then all of us had some local fruits & eating the fig for the firts time was a new experience for me.

Next, we went to the Butterfly farm. For the most of the students, it was the first time to the place. They enjoyed. From there we went to the Penang State Mosque. The Muslims went for their prayers then all of us had lunch.

Off to Penang State Muzium. Penang State Museum, Farquhar Street, is located near Fort Cornwallis, was formerly the Penang Free School which was built in two separate stages in 1896 and 1906. The museum exhibits paintings the artistic military man Captain Robert Smith and the lovely engravings of William Daniell. Other collections are former Penang Hill railway carriage, a handwritten Qur`an , old Malay weapons donated by the family of the late Dato' Haji Fathil Basheer and etc.

The place need more things to attract people or may be it need to be relocated in order to make it more appealing. But still for the most of the students & some teachers this was their first time to the Muzium.

From the Muzium to the Fort Cornwallis. Fort Cornwallis, Light Street. Built on the site where Captain Francis Light, founder of Penang, first landed in August 11th 1786. The fort was first built in 1793, but this site was an unlikely spot to defend the city from invasion. In 1810 it was rebuilt in an attempt to make up for initial strategic planning errors. In the shape of a star, the only actual buildings still standing are the outer walls, a gunpowder magazine, and a small Christian chapel. The magazine houses an exhibit of old photos and historical accounts of the old fort. Entrance RM3 for adults.

Eventhough for most of Penangites the place is popularly known as Padang Kota Lama just a place to hang out in the evening or go for a walk but, it also have some historical things such as the information about Captain Francis Light & his achievements. Some of the students also had the popular pasembur & friend noodles.

We left the fort and reached school by 7pm.

It was tiring but I believe the students had some new experience. This is what they will treasure apart from the academic achievements and classroom lessons.

Thank you.
12072009

Hari Koperasi

24.06.2009 ( Wednesday )





SMK Mengkuang, Bukit Mertajam had their Hari Koperasi.


7.45am.
Started off with speeches by the teachers.
Then we had some activities, fun games like musical chair, eating hanged apples, slow bicycle, & also futsal for the boys.
The students & teachers gave full cooperation and everyone had a good time.
It was the learning outside of the classroom.

All the activities finished at 2pm.

PELLTA

06.06.2009 (Saturday) PELLTA 20th Annual General Meeting & Workshop

8.30am - 1.oopm Sri Mutiara Function Room, Bayview Hotel, Georgetown, Penang.

I started my teaching profession in August 1999. My late dad who was also a teacher, encouraged me to join the Penang English Language Learning & Teaching Association (PELLTA). I planned to join but kept delaying to be a member.

Its better late then never.

Finally, on the 6th of June 2009, I joined. Thanks to Puan Regina one of the English language of SMK Convent Butterworth invited me to join a workshop organised by PELLTA. The workshop was about

"Teaching & Learning of Literature in English for Upper secondary Schools: An Outcomes-focused Approached by Prof. Mogana Dhamotharan from Wawasan Open University, Penang.

It was a good experience for me. Learnt lots of things. Hope to try it in my class.

10062009

12.05am

CAMERON HIGHLANDS TRIP

Above are some pictures I took during the trip.

On the 1st on June, the SMK Convent Butterworth's Tourism Club organised a trip to Cameron Highlands.

Eventhough I am no more the staff of SMK Convent Butterworth because I got my transfer and reported to my new school effective on 1st June 2009, but I joined this trip because the promise I made to the teachers and students.

39 students joined the trip. The students were from form 1 and 2.

It was organised by Miss Sangeetah who is incharge of the afternoon session's Tourism Club.
Miss Nalini and Miss Pamela also came along.

We left school at 7.30am by bus. Stopped at Bukit Gantang R&R. Had our breakfast there.

The next stop was at the Simpang Pulai. On the way to Cameron Highlands we experienced the change of the temperature. Getting cooler. The students were lively in the bus, talking and singing. We stopped at Ee Feng Gu Honey Bee Farm. The students went around the place. Bought fresh honey. We reached Brinchang at about 1.30pm. Had our lunch. Then visited Cactus Valley and the Big Red Strawberry Farm. There, the students' favourite meal was the chocolate strawberries. They really enjoyed it. Then we went down to Tanah Rata to visit Bharat's Tea Plantation. The view was wonderful. We tried the freshly brewed tea. Next stop was the Kasimanis Strawberry Farm. Here we enjoyed a few types of snacks made from strawberries. The students were tired, so we went to the apartment that we booked. Highlander Apartment. Reached there at about 5pm. Refresh, had dinner there. About 8pm went to the night market. Here, we saw many kinds of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers and food. The prices were reasonable, if we can bargain. By 10pm we went back to the apartment.

On the 2nd day, we packed our things, checked out and went for breakfast. About 9am, we went to a few vegetable markets. Then we stopped at Raaju's Hill Strawberry Farm. It was because we wanted to taste and buy freshly plucked strawberries to bring back for our loved ones. We also bought some fresh strawberry jam. Next stop was the Butterfly farm. Then a few vegetable market again, to buy fresh flowers and vegetables. On the way back we stopped at Rose Valley. The last stop was at the other part of the Bharat's Tea Plantation. Took a group picture. Cannot miss to have a fresh cup of tea again. We had lunch at Tringkap before going back. On the way back the students were tired and sleepy, but they were in high spirits, singing and made fun of their friends who were sleeping. Back on the highway, we stopped at Bukit Gantang again.

Reached school at about 8.45pm. The students' parents were waiting.

I thanked the bus driver for taking and bringing us back safely, thanked the other three teachers and the students for allowing me to join their trip. I really enjoyed myself and I believe the students and teachers enjoyed themselves.

Farewell trip. A trip I will remember.

Haha.

07062009.
6.15pm