Message from the Principal

Dear Parents, Friday 19th June 2015 Thank you for reading this Newsletter Too much to do ……… The Tenby Adult Community Choir is due to perform a song as part of this Sunday’s Saujana Coffee Concert at 11:00hrs which is titled ‘Too much to do...’ This could very easily be the theme song for the whole Tenby School community. It is impossible in the few words written each week in the Newsletter to capture all that is going on in this very busy School. Much of the successes of the School are achieved by many who quietly, and modestly, work away, often unseen and unsung.

Thank you pupils, staff and parents for making this School so special. Year 11, 12, 13 Awards’ Evening, United Nations and Alumni Association

The occasion was graced with the presence of the new British High Commissioner Vicki Treadell who gave out special awards, In her speech, the High Commissioner spoke graciously about the Tenby Schools Group, and her own childhood roots at Ipoh, but in particular addressed her comments to the pupils present, offering recognition of what they have achieved to date, and how they will have more important choices to make about their future lives. In his opening remarks, the Campus Principal spoke about the many achievements of senior pupils throughout the academic year, and in particular highlighted three occasions which typified the pupils’ ‘spirit and camaraderie’; the amazing Charity Carnival in March, last Friday’s Prom, and last weekend’s 2 day Model United Nations Conference. All 3 events were really organised entirely by the students in a most mature, and thoroughly professional way.

Many countries have United Nations Youth Associations, but Malaysia does not have one …yet. Perhaps another seed was sown last weekend, which will take root, and there will be a United Nations Youth Association of Malaysia, based here at Tenby in 2016. The British High Commissioner last night offered her support in this quest.

There is considerable excitement at Tenby about the Sixth Form for this September. The School is delighted that so many Year 11’s are staying on, and students from other international schools are joining Tenby. For those leaving the School this term, it is hoped that the students will look back with fond memories of this special place. An Alumni Association database (a former pupils’ Association) was started last year; the School will intend to keep in contact with those who have shared the Tenby vision. Special Olympics Malaysia

The School was lucky enough to host the official send-off for the Malaysian Special Olympics team that will be flying to Los Angeles to take part in the World Special Olympics. Over 30 of these great athletes were here to play two football matches against the staff of Uniqlo, who are the main sponsors of the Malaysian Special Olympics Team. The matches were ably refereed by Messrs. Robinson and Campus Principal who, it was rumoured, still looked remarkably fit ! The games were followed by some food and speeches. Tenby is proud to be involved with these great people and we look forward to increasing our partnership with the Special Olympics.

Sports’ Day at Panasonic Stadium: Congratulations to the winners Falcon House, and to ALL who participated There will be more details elsewhere in this Newsletter, but mention must be made here of a very happy day of competition amongst SST and TIS pupils. Students’ conduct and sportsmanship was exemplary, and determination and commitment were evident in every track and field event. The whole event was very well organised by the PE Staff who together with colleagues ensured an early prompt start… and early finish! Thank you to those parents who supported, and a special thank you to the PA and Tenby Korean parents who organised food and refreshment.

Tickets for School Play (30th June, 1st, 2nd, 3rd July) and School Concert (Sunday 12th July): in The Auditorium Many tickets for these events have been sold already. Please note The Auditorium capacity is limited. Please note elsewhere in this Newsletter about Play ticket sales from the Ticket Station in the Senior Cafeteria. The Concert tickets go on sale from next Monday 22nd June; please see Mandy Cheong in the Principal’s Office. It is intended that all children in Year 5 TIS and SST Std.5 will take part. Dear Parents of these pupils, please do purchase tickets and support your sons and daughters. More success for Feirish Feirish Nor, being the youngest golfer in The National Team, has once again gained pride for Tenby SEP (KL) by representing Selangor State for The Malaysian Schools National Championship (MSSM) held at Bukit Jawi Gold Resort, Penang on 6th June and won Silver Medal for Boys U12 and Gold Medal for Team Event for Boys U12. Feirish will be participating in the FCG International Junior Golf Championship, The IMG Academy Junior World Championship and The Taylormade World Stars of Junior Golf Tournament in near future. We wish this little man with huge passion a great success. “Every great achievement is the Victory of a flaming heart…”

Craft kit for Early Years and Key Stage 1 children There are Jumbo Craft Boxes which can be ordered from Mandy Cheong from the Principal’s Office, which children with adult supervision, might enjoy at home during the upcoming summer holiday.

In the Kits are: oodles of pom-poms, craft sticks, pipe cleaners, foam stickers, googly eyes, assorted wooden and felt letters, crepe paper, tissue paper, felt pieces, feather, cupcake liners, foam shapes, wooden ladybugs, corrugated paper, buttons, plaster cine, tassel strings, shredded paper, pearls, scratch art, butterfly cut-out, acrylic paint, paint brushes, white and clear glue & safety scissors. The cost is RM130/box, and of this amount RM30 will be donated to Sai Asirwaths Orphanage, a home in Bukit Rimau, Kota Kemuning, which cares for 12 children of all ages. Children from this orphanage visit the School every Friday afternoon for joint activities with Tenby students.

Please call to Mandy Cheong for more information on this fundraising project.

Kind regards,

Andrew Auster Campus Principal

SST UPCOMING EVENTS

Event Date Venue

National Schools Internal Audit

Monday 22nd -25th June Meeting Room

Whole School Junior Sports a)Std 1 and Year 1 & 2 b)Std2 & 3 and Year 3 & 4 c) Std 4 & 5 and Year 5 & 6

a)Thursday 2nd July Time:08:15 – 09:30hrs b)Monday 22nd June Time:08:15 – 10:30hrs c) Tuesday 23rd June Time: 08:15 – 10:30hrs

School Field

Eco-School Committee Meeting No.2 (Students & Teachers)

Wednesday 24th June Time: 14:40hrs

Form 1M Homeroom

TechVoc Week 22nd-26th June (rescheduled date due to the Senior Sports)

School

3rd Round of Primary General Knowledge Quiz Std 3S Vs. Std 3M

Monday 22nd June Assembly time

Auditorium

ICAS Writing Wednesday 24th June Time: 14:30 – 16:00hrs

EPC

International Peace Week a) Parade around school b) Global Market c) Presentation of learning to parents

6th July – 10th July a)08:15hrs b)09:30-10:00hrs (Std1-3) 09:50-10:20hrs (Std4-6) c) 13:50hrs

a) Around school b)EPC/Basketball court c)Homeroom

Std5 & Year 5 a)Rehearsals b)Concert

a)Wednesdays 13:50hrs ii)Friday 10th July Time:14:30 -15:30hrs iii)Sunday 12th July Time: 14:00hrs b)Sunday 12th July Time: 16:00hrs

Auditorium

Amendments to the Term 2 Exam Dates The edited scheduled dates for the above examinations are as follows:-

Term 2 Examination/Trial

Date Venue

Std 1-3 Tuesday 30th June –7th July ( 5 Days) No Exam. on Thursday 2nd July as Std 1 children will be participating in the Sports

Homerooms

Std 4-5 Wednesday 1st -7th July (5 Days)

Homerooms

Trial UPSR for Std 6 Auditorium

Form 1 & 2 Homerooms

PT3 Trial for Form 3 (Held at the start of Term 3)

Monday 13th – 18th August ( 4 Days)

MPH

Form 4 Wednesday 1st – 14th July (10 Days) Homeroom

Trial Form 5 for SPM Monday 10th—21st August ( 10 Days) Auditorium

2015 Trial PT3 & PT3 Dates The dates of the above trial and other assessments leading to PT3 are given in the table below:-

Examinations/Trial

Date Venue

Sejarah PT3 (Case Study) Monday 29th June – 10th July Old Drama Room

Geografi PT3 (Case Study) Monday 22nd June-3rd July ( 8 teaching periods during this duration)

Old Drama Room

PT3 Oral BM Test a)Ujian Lisan Bertutur (Speaking) b)Ujian Lisan Mendengar ( Listening)

a)19th-26th August (10-12minutes per person) b)Tuesday 11th August (30minutes)

Auditorium

PT3 Oral English Test a)Oral Speaking Test b) Oral Listening Test

a)19th- 26th August b)Wednesday 12th August

Auditorium

PT3 Trial for Form 3 (Held at the start of Term 3)

Monday 13th - 18th August ( 4 Days)

MPH

PT3 Monday 12th October – 13th October & 15th October ( 3 Days)

MPH

All Form 3 students are reminded that they must be in school every day during this period. The school hours are as usual.

National School Internal Review 2015 We will be visited by a team of internal colleagues for school improvement from Monday 22.06.2015 - 25.06.2015. The team members are as follows:- Mrs Denise Sinclair (School Development & Improvement Manager, Tenby Schools) Mr Loh (Group Training Team: CICTL/PGCEi) Mrs Lai (Group Training Team: National School Advisor) Mr Jonathan Warner (Group Academic Development Officer and Principal Designate) There will be a meeting with parents on Wednesday 24.06.2015 from 08:30-09:30hrs in the Conference Room. If you are interested to be in this meeting, please sign up with Suzanne at Suzanne.chong@tenby.edu.my by Monday 22.06.2015.

Term 2 Information Morning This was held on Thursday 18.06.2015 from 08:00-10:00hrs in the School Auditorium. An encouraging group of parents turned up for this meeting and the agenda of the session was as follows:-

Students’ Progress & Concerns

Internal School Review

School Activities

International Peace Week For the benefit of parents who did not turn up, an info sheet about what was covered will be sent via email to all parents. Thanks to all parents who had turned up.

TIS PRIMARY

Updated with frequently asked questions

Primary Sports Days – Business As Usual! A few parents have asked if Primary children can go home after their Sports Day event. As mentioned in the previous newsletter, children are all expected to return to class after their Sports Day event and lessons will continue as usual. IPC Training

Last week our two Deputy Heads, Ms. Louise and Ms. Wee Sim, and our three IPC Coordinators, Ms. Malar, Ms. Jessita and Ms. Kael, attended a training course run by Fieldwork UK, the publishers of the IPC. During the course, they looked at the new ‘Bottom Line Nine’ standards for IPC which we are reflecting upon as part of the IPC Accreditation process. We have now updated our IPC Action Plan and will be continuing to work towards the objectives we have set over the coming year. One of our objectives is to continue to educate parents in the IPC and we will be shortly be re-running the IPC Parent Information Meeting which we held last year. Details will be sent shortly. In the meantime, here are some of the key words you may hear about IPC: • Entry Point The entry point is an activity for children that begins each unit of work and provides an exciting introduction to the work that is to follow. Entry points can last from one hour to a week, depending on the age of the children and the appropriateness of the activity. • Knowledge Harvest The knowledge harvest takes place in the early stages of each unit and provides an opportunity for children to reveal what they already know about the themes they are studying. This bank of knowledge can then be added to, developed and even challenged by the teacher, throughout the course of the unit. • Explaining The Theme This activity involves information for the teacher helping the children to see the ‘big idea’ of the unit of work before embarking on the subject learning. • Big Picture The big picture provides teachers with subject-based background information to the issues contained within the unit. • Exit Point The exit point has two main purposes. First, to help children pull together their learning from the unit and second, to celebrate the learning that has taken place. • Learning Goals Knowledge Facts that we think they need to know. This is information that we know is true and the way we answer a knowledge question will be either right or wrong. For example: Paris is the capital of France. That’s knowledge. Skills Finding out how to do things. Skills are practical and can be described as ‘being able’ to do something. For example: being able to tie shoe laces, being able to read a map, being able to perform an operation. There are skills within every subject that children study at school; from maths to art to history to science to music. Skills take time to develop and as we learn, we learn skills in small, progressive steps. Understanding

Developing a sense of the meaning behind why we know and do things. Understanding involves a combination of accumulated knowledge, practised skills and reflection over time. • Mileposts: - Early Years – 3 to 5 years - Milepost 1 – 5 to 7 years - Milepost 2 – 7 to 9 years - Milepost 3 – 9 to 12 years Busy Bees in Year 1 Year 1 had their Exit Point for Flowers and Insects recently. The children had an insect joke and quiz session, learned a song about bugs and watched a short video about a bug race. They then worked together as teams and came up with great answers. They also made headbands and hats that were either insect or flower related. All students had a great time ‘bugging’ around.

TIS SECONDARY

Year 7 trip to the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

10.06.2015: The entire cohort of Year 7s and a few accompanying teachers visited the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM). I was all abuzz about this field trip, as it was my first art trip in all the time I’ve been at Tenby. Situated in grandeur up the hill from the National Mosque, the Islamic Arts Museum is a beautiful place, with polished floors and a tranquil atmosphere, perfect for exploring the history of Islamic Art. The Islamic Arts Museum is reputed to be South East Asia's largest museum of its kind, and houses one of the best collections of Islamic decorative arts in the world. A definite must-visit for art buffs!

On arrival, we were split into two groups; one group was to go on a guided tour, the other would participate in a workshop. I started off with the house tour first. We headed upstairs to the gallery, where there was a plethora of artefacts and quality exhibits on display. The tour guides were knowledgeable and gave us a wealth of information starting with the first gallery - Architecture; including the famous Dome of the Rock (a mosque located in Jerusalem, which still stands today). As we were walking from room to room, there were huge domes above us. I discovered that domes are used to amplify and carry sound.

There are a total of twelve galleries at the Islamic Arts Museum. We ambled through the Manuscripts, Architecture, India, China, Malay World, Textiles, Jewellery, Arms & Armour, Coins & Seals, Metalwork, Ceramic & Glass and Living with Wood Galleries. My favourite gallery is the tile and porcelain gallery because I saw how porcelain was used and how it has advanced through the years.

In the workshop, we learned how to design and paint our own tiles. The first step was to draw a pattern on a piece of paper. Next, we traced the pattern onto the tile which had been laid over with carbon paper, so the drawing gets transferred. We then outlined our drawings on the tile with special outline paints. The fourth step was to let it dry then paint in the colours. Finally, we were done! Some of us fooled around with non-theme related designs, while others just used the templates provided… Me? I used circles to draw my design, based on what we had learnt in school. I made a mistake, but manage d to alter it a little here and there! I was quite pleased with my *cough* ahem, artisanship for the day!

An intricately designed dome Model of the Dome of the Rock

Time just seemed to whizz by! We ate our packed lunch on site, collected our tiles, and then headed back to school. Overall, I enjoyed the whole trip. I must admit I did not expect much from an Islamic Arts Museum initially, but I was pleasantly surprised. The stunningly decorated domes and glazed tilework were magnificent. They left a lasting impression on me. I hope more field trips to cultural institutions including art, natural history, and science museums, as well as theatres, zoos, and historical sites will be organised; to help us better appreciate the arts and culture, and to access our cultural heritage. Am I in favour of learning beyond the classroom? You bet!

A huge thank you to the Art Department who put in lots of effort to organise this fantastic trip, and another equally huge thank you to Ms Hassan, Ms Ong, Ms Lisa, Ms Pearce, Ms Hall, Ms McCue, Mr Kenny, Mr Shen and Ms Sylvia for tagging along!

~ Keisha Wee, 7E

PE DEPARTMENT

Secondary Sports Day: A huge success at the Panasonic Stadium for Secondary Sports Day on Tuesday. Some fantastic achievements and results over the day from our students. It was an electric atmosphere with some very close races on the track and records being broken on the field. Falcons led the House competition from the start of the day. It was the Tigers that gave the closest chase and worried the Falcons right up until the team relays when the double points could have changed the course of the day. There were a few slick changeovers amongst the teams but not enough was done to change the leader board. The Falcon House were crowned the Tenby Secondary Sports Day 2015 champions! Results: 1st Falcons 3265 points 2nd Tigers 3153 points 3rd Phoenix 3018 points 4th Dragons 2945 points Check out the Tenby Facebook page for photos. Records and results to follow. http://On.fb.me/1FmguDz

#TenbySportsDay Selfie Competition

A fantastic response to the selfie competition. These were retweeted so have a look on Twitter @Tenby_Sport

The Parents’ Association

A big thank you to the PA for ensuring our athletes and staff were fed and watered throughout sports day. A fantastic support for the event as great to have extra cheering from the top of the grandstand!

Primary Sports Days Many primary students have taken the opportunity to improve their sports day events at Athletics Club after school on Tuesday and during lunchtime on Friday. Just a reminder of the primary dates for our fun packed sports days: Early Years Thursday 2nd July 09:40hrs – 10:30hrs Year 1 & 2 and Std 1 Thursday 2nd July 08:15hrs – 09:30hrs Year 3 & 4 and Std 2 & 3 Monday 22nd June 08:15hrs – 10:30hrs Year 5 & 6 and Std 4 & 5 Tuesday 23rd June 08:15hrs – 10:30hrs

Parents are invited to support and watch from the grandstand for KS2 sports days, bring your hat and sunscreen!

The set-up for primary sports days this year will involve all our students participating in a minimum of three events over the course of the event. Students are reminded they should bring a refillable water bottle so they can remain hydrated throughout the event.

Students will have the opportunity to collect stickers to reward them for the following:

Achievements as a team or an individual in the different events For displaying fantastic support and encouragement to others’ Displaying brilliant levels of effort Resilience and determination – not giving up!

Students are expected to return to lessons after their sports day.

Final Fixtures of the Year: 24.6.15 Friendly U15 Girls Softball @ Garden International School 27.6.15 Invitational Football Tournament @ HELP International School Twitter: Remember to follow the PE Department @Tenby_Sport for daily updates and news from the curriculum, clubs and teams #TenbyEagles #TenbySportsDay

CCAs

CCA application forms were issued to students this week. Please return forms, together with payment by Tuesday 23.06.2015 as follows;

KS1, Std 1/Primary – to the class teacher.

Secondary – to the CCA Manager. Please note the following important dates for CCAs;

CCA application forms and payment for next term must be submitted on/before Tuesday 23.06.2015.

The last day for CCAs for the term September – December will be Friday 10.07.2015.

Allocation of CCAs for term September - December will be posted on the Notice Board in the Primary Servery on Thursday 03.09.2015.

There will be no CCAs in the first week of next term i.e. Monday 31.08.2015.

CCAs for term September - December 2015 will commence on Monday 07.06.2015.

CCAs for term September - December 2015 will end on Thursday 26.11.2015. Please refer to the following link for further information about CCAs: http://www.tenby.edu.my/setia-eco-park/cca-info. Robotics CCA Following a competition – The League of Extraordinary Robots 2015 – in which Robotics CCA members from across TIS and SST competed against other schools, Students at Tenby walked away with the Champions trophy and a cash prize of RM 1,000 which they will personally share amongst themselves. The student team, calling themselves Electrodynamix, was made up of the following students: Chi En Ze (F1S) Chi Ka Yee (F2S) Harris Ian Zafir (5E) Kwon Minjun aka Andrew (6T) Prizes were given away by the Head of the Private Education Department, Ministry of Education - Encik Abdul Halim.

The Touche Fencing Club is pleased to inform you of the following achievements: Philippa Jean Ong - Gold in the Under 12 Girls' Foil - Bronze in the Under 14 Girls' Foil Tengku Amran & Ian Zafir Harris - Joint Bronzes in Under 12 Boys' Epee Tengku Amran - Bronze in Under 12 Boys' Foil Ava Lara Harris - Bronze in Under 10 Girls Foil - Bronze in Under 8 Mixed (Boys & Girls)

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION

*What was the name of the Ewings’ ranch in the 1978 TV show ‘Dallas’?

*Name three films that Marilyn Monroe starred in.

*Which main herb is used to make pesto?

If you can answer any of these questions, then you ought to come for our Quiz Night…

And If you can’t, you still ought to come for our Quiz Night!

Come join the Tenby community -- parents, teachers, staff and friends of Tenby -- for a fun evening out. Dig deep into the recesses of your mind for information you never thought you’d need again, share it generously, and have a laugh.

Teams of 4-6 people

10 rounds of questions

Buffet dinner, drinks and music

Prizes to be won

Saturday, 4 July 2015

7.30pm till late

RM80 per head

Fiercer Curry House, D1-G3-5 Publika, Jalan Solaris Dutamas, KL

Sign up with the PA - tenbysep.pa@gmail.com

Useful Contacts

For more information about the school email info@tenby.edu.my or for CCAs cca.sep@tenby.edu.my [Please remember to include your son/daughter’s name and class in all correspondence].

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