All 83 new students entering our school at

the beginning of the year enjoyed the 3-day

orientation programme held on January 12

to January 14, 2015.

A simple yet memorable welcoming ceremo-

ny for them was performed during the

school assembly. The Principal, Mr. Alexan-

der Funk, felt honoured to present the name

tag to each student.

As usual, during the programme, the new

students were presented with in-depth infor-

mation on the Academic and the Co-

Curriculum as well as the Regulations and

Discipline of the school.

They also enjoyed the two games which the

school had designed particularly for new

students. During the games, they got to

know the school buildings in detail and all of

the teachers of Maktab Nasional.

This year, we are blessed with students who

are highly talented in singing. Many were

spellbound as they listened to the melodious

voices of our new students during the clos-

ing ceremony at the school canteen.

Students Orientation

Editor’s Note

Shalom! Greeting from the Editorial Board to Maktab Nasional. We want to welcome the New Comers for the Year 2015! It’s never too late to say welcome to the family.

We just began the second month of the 2015 School Year yet much has been ac-complished. Last Friday, one of our most important events of the year, Sports Day, was carried out with a great success.

As an ever active school that is always true to its mission, “to develop each individual to their potential through a life of open-ness to learning and change”, Maktab Na-sional will continue to work hard and to

seek more effective ways to help our students. It is our pledge to make 2015 the best year ever. How-ever, we need full-support from parents and cooperation from stu-dents.

Through this bulletin, we want parents to know our school activities throughout the year.

Please keep in mind that the administrators and teachers of Maktab Nasional are striving to bring the best out of your children at all times.

Jan/Feb 2015 Volume 3, Issue 1

MN Bulletin

MN Bulletin

Dates for Your

Diary

2015 FEBRUARY

6 : Sports Day 16-20 : Extra Holiday Chinese New Year 23 : 1st Clubs 25 : 1st Games 26 : 1st Uniform Bodies 27 : Chinese New Year Celebration

MARCH

5-13 : 1st Assessment

6 : 1st Friday Mass

14-22 : Mid-Term Break

23 : 2nd Clubs

25 : 2nd Games

26 : 2nd Uniform Bodies

27-28 : Leadership Camp

(Form 5)

30 : Minggu Bahasa

3rd Clubs

APRIL

1 : 3rd Games

2 : 3rd Uniform Bodies

3 : Good Friday

6 : Minggu Sejarah &

Geografi

4th Clubs

8 : 4th Games

9 : 4th Uniform Bodies

Friday Mass

Report card day

Minggu Math &

Sains

5th Clubs

5th Games

5th Uniform Bodies

Minggu Teknikal &

Vokasional

6th Clubs

6th Games

6th Uniform Bodies

7th Clubs

7th Games

Ninis Giloi-Yapp

On Friday, 23th January, Maktab Nasional

students took part in the Inter-House

Cross Country event at Taman Tun Fuad

Stephens jogging track in Bukit Padang.

It was just a perfect morning to do run-

ning as the sky was blue, the air was crisp

and the sun was shining gloriously.

Perhaps being too excited to race, some

students arrived at the designated spot as

early a 6.00 am although the competition

was scheduled to begin at 7:30 am. The

whole race finished at around 9:30 am.

All of our students present that day ex-

cept those who were sick and had other

valid reasons. A big thank to all houses

for showing such commendable competi-

tive spirit and teamwork spirit not only

among members but also to the entire

school community present that day.

Read House was crowned as the overall

winner. Yellow House only managed to

be the first runner up and Blue House,

second runner up.

Congratulations to Maxemillian Schreier

Jusit who became the champion in the

Boys A Category, Teoh Shen Yee in the

Girls A Category, Muhammad Yaaseen

Bin Mohd Yunus in the Boys B Category

and Nursharmaine Shaheera Yunus in the

Girls B Category.

All three houses took the golden oppor-

tunities to have group pictures at the end

of the event which leave thrilling memo-

ries in the hearts of each and everyone

present that beautiful morning.

Cross Country 2015

Page 2 Volume 3, Issue 1

Due to the recent flood in the country, the

re-opening of the 2015 school session was

delayed by one week. Though Maktab Na-

sional was one of the lucky schools which

escaped the disaster, the impact hit us as

well, for our Standard Sports training peri-

od had to be shortened to two weeks.

At times the training became quite challeng-

ing as it was rainy season. Everyone

worked diligently during the training.

Teachers monitored students to make opti-

mum performance. Students spent much

times to build up their stamina. Marchers

strived to synchronize their steps. Cheer-

leaders struggled to swing their hands and

bodies in unison.

The Standard Sport went on for two days,

27th and 28th of January, and the Field

Events was on 2nd and 3rd of February at

the school campus.

The champions for the field events were as

follows: Boys A Category

Discuss : Jackie Chan (Red)

Shot-put : Bryan Chung (Blue

Javelin : Aaron Tan (Blue)

Long Jump : Arnold Jess Alexander (Yellow)

High Jump : Bryan Chung (Blue)

Girls A Category

Discuss : Courtney Pang (Red )

Shot-put : Thien Yee Cheng (Red)

Javelin : Xenia Lee (Yellow)

Long Jump : Hannah Yahya(Red)

High Jump : Hannah Yahya(Red)

Boys B Category

Discuss : Joel Mogindol (Red)

Shot-put : Joel Mogindol (Red)

Javelin : Joel Mogindol (Red)

Long Jump : Ahmed Zaid Hafidz (Blue)

High Jump : Andrew Park (Merah)

Girls B Category

Discuss : Ira Elisa (Yellow)

Shot-put : Averill Joseph (Red)

Javelin : Averill Joseph (Red)

Long Jump : Coco Chan (Yellow)

High Jump : Coco Chan (Yellow)

Standard Sports and Field Events

Page 3 MN Bulletin

The 2015 Sports Day of Maktab Na-

sional was held on February 6, 2015

at Likas Stadium, Kota Kinabalu.

As it is one of the most important

events organized by the school dur-

ing the early part of the school year,

all students, teachers and staff come

together to make it a success. An

overwhelming number of parents

also turned up to support their chil-

dren who participated in the track

events.

The school’s 28th Sports Day was

officiated by Guest-of-Honor Associ-

ate Professor Doctor Lee Kean

Wah.

The march past by the Red House,

Yellow House and Blue House that

day indeed exhibited discipline and

hardcore practice of the students. In

the Cheerleading Performances, all

three houses had performed in a

very highly spirited, creative, ener-

getic and entertaining moves with

lively background music.

This year’s sports day was the most

historical one for the Red House as

they had excelled in all events. They

grabbed the championship titles not

only in the March past Competition

but also in the Cheerleading Competi-

tion as well as in the Field Events

Competition. In fact, Red House was

the champion in the Cross Country

Competition which took place on

23th January 2015 at Bukit Padang.

Congratulations to Red Ferrari for

emerging the overall champion, Yel-

low Lamborghini team for winning the

second place and Blue Porsche for

obtaining the third place. Thank you

for displaying good sportsmanship.

As for the Sport Girls and Sport Boys

awards, Girls Category Under 15 was

awarded to Averill Joseph and Hannah

Batrisyia Yahya bagged the Girls Cate-

gory Under 18. Joel Magindol was

named the Sports Boy Category Un-

der 15 and Bryan Chung, Sports Boy

Category Under 18.

Everything went on very smoothly as

the weather was sunny and not too

hot nor too humid throughout the

day. This significant school function

ended on a happy note.

MN Sports Day

Page 4 MN Bulletin

The merit/demerit system is a guide of discipline

for all students in Maktab Nasional. The admin-

istration expects students to be well-disciplined

and to maintain the highest standards of behavior

at all times. Failure to comply with the codes and

regulations will result in the issuing of demerits or

other disciplinary actions. A list of offences and

Come and see what Maktab Nasional is doing for the year 2015 to equip students with their

Knowledge of Faith? As the school has always striven to become a holistic excellent school there-

fore apart from constantly improving our curriculum performances and co-curriculum activities we

believe that the spiritual formation is equally important.

The School believes that apart from having individual Religious Knowledge classes we need to come together

as a whole to live out our faith as Catholics and Christians and learn to respect other Faiths.

This year the school has decided to celebrate Mass for all the Catholics and the other Christians on every 3rd

Friday of the month worshiping and praying together at the chapel at 11.25 am. This coming together is also

opened to the other students with other faiths except the Muslim students. Timetable for the Eucharistic Cele-

bration is as shown. Parents are most welcome to join us.

There will be Christian teacher’s fellowship every Wednesday beginning from the month of February.

Merit/Demerit System

Journey of Faith

Page 5 Volume 3, Issue 1

MERIT POINT GRADE

Above 150 A+

120 - 149 A

90 - 119 B

74 - 89 C

Below 74 D

THE MERIT/DEMERIT GRADING SYSTEM

their demerit penalties are stated in the Disciplinary

Guidelines for Students booklet. The Merit/Demerit

Grading System is shown at the table blow.

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

First

Friday

SRS

9th

6th

6th

Thanks-

giving

Mass for

the

complex

Mid-

Year

Holiday

3rd

7th

4th for

UPSR

2nd

6th

End of

Year

Third

Friday at

11.25 am

MN

16th

13th

17th

19th

21st

18h

for PT3

16th for

SPM

In line with Maktab Nasional’s philosophy of helping and giving, the fee structure has been set at the lowest possible amount for the maximum benefit of MN students. Initial Payment Registration Processing Fee : RM 100.00 Deposit for New Student (Refundable) : RM 2000.00 Contribution to Management Fund (Non-Refundable) : RM 2000.00 RM 4100.00 This initial payment is to be paid upon admission. In case of student withdrawing from the course after en-rolment, but before commencement, 100% of the deposit will be refunded.

Please keep the original receipt of deposit. (Present the receipt for refund purpose)

SCHEME OF PAYMENT

MAKTAB NASIONAL FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2015

Page 6 Volume 3, Issue 1

International Student

SCHEME 1

Full payment for 1 year

Form 1 to 3 Standard Fee : RM 5,860

Form 4 and 5 Commerce / Arts Standard Fee : RM 5,980

Form 4 and 5 Science Standard Fee : RM 6,200

(Full payment made on or before 31st January will be eligible for 5% discount) Refund of school fees paid in advance for student’s who did not complete the academic year is an pro-rata

basis

SCHEME 2

3 installement payable every 4 months (3 terms or 4 months each)

Form 1-3 Form 4 & % (Art) Form 4 & 5 (Sc)

Installation 1 (Term 1: Jan-Apr) RM 1,953 RM 1,993 RM 2,066

Installation 2 (Term 2: May-Aug) RM 1,953 RM 1,993 RM 2,066

Installation 3 (Term 3: Sept-Dec) RM 1,954 RM 1,994 RM 2,068

Payment must be made no later then 10 days

after commencement of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd terms.

In line with Maktab Nasional’s philosophy of helping and giving, the fee structure has been set at the lowest possible amount for the maximum benefit of MN students. Initial Payment Registration Processing Fee : RM 100.00 Deposit for New Student (Refundable) : RM 1000.00 Contribution to Management Fund (Non-Refundable) : RM 1000.00 RM 2100.00 This initial payment is to be paid upon admission. In case of student withdrawing from the course after enrol-ment, but before commencement, 100% of the deposit will be refunded.

Please keep the original receipt of deposit. (Present the receipt for refund purpose)

SCHEME OF PAYMENT

MAKTAB NASIONAL FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2015

Page 7 Volume 3, Issue 1

Malaysian Student

SCHEME 1

Full payment for 1 year

Form 1 to 3 Standard Fee : RM 4,960

Form 4 and 5 Commerce / Arts Standard Fee : RM 5,080

Form 4 and 5 Science Standard Fee : RM 5,200

(Full payment made on or before 31st January will be eligible for 5% discount)

Refund of school fees paid in advance for student’s who did not complete the academic year is an pro-rata basis

SCHEME 2

3 installement payable every 4 months (3 terms or 4 months each)

Form 1-3 Form 4 & % (Art) Form 4 & 5 (Sc)

Installation 1 (Term 1: Jan-Apr) RM 1,653 RM 1,693 RM 1,733

Installation 2 (Term 2: May-Aug) RM 1,653 RM 1,693 RM 1,733

Installation 3 (Term 3: Sept-Dec) RM 1,654 RM 1,694 RM 1,734

Payment must be made no later then 10 days

after commencement of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd terms.

TAKWIM UJIAN, PEPERIKSAAN & PENTAKSIRAN 2015

LEMBAGA PEPERIKSAAN MAKTAB NASIONAL

Page 8 Volume 3, Issue 1

Date Assessments/Examinations Class

March 5 - 13, 2015 1st Assessment Form 1 - 5

April 11, 2015 Report Card Day Form 1 - 5

May 15 - 28, 2015 Mid-Year Exam Form 4 & 5

May 22 - 28, 2015 Mid-Year Exam Form 1 - 3

June 27, 2015 Report Card Day Form 1 - 5

June 21 - July 3, 2015 Ujian Pelbagai Instrumen PT3

(GEOGRAFI)

Form 3

July 5 - 16, 2015 Ujian Pelbagai Instrumen PT3

(SEJARAH)

Form 3

July 20 - 31, 2015 2nd Assessment

SPM MOCK 1

Form 4

Form 5

July 27 - 31, 2015 2nd Assesment

PT3 MOCK 1

Form 1 & 2

Form 3

August 15, 2015 Report Card Day Form 1 - 5

August 4 - 28, 2015 Ujian Lisan Bertutur PT3 Form 3

August 11, 2015 Ujian Lisan Mendengar PT3

(BAHASA MELAYU)

Form 3

August 12, 2015 Ujian Lisan Mendengar PT3

(BAHASA INGGERIS)

Form 3

September 8 - 10, 2015 UPSR Primary 6

September 14, 2015 MN Enrichment Test Form 3

September 15 - 18, 2015 PT3 MOCK 2 Form 3

Sept. 28 - Oct. 9, 2015 FINAL EXAM

SPM MOCK 2

Form 1, 2 & 4

Form 5

October 12 - 15, 2015 UJIAN BERTULIS PT3 Form 3

October 27, 2015 School Awards Ceremony Form 1 - 5

October 29, 2015 Graduation Night Form 1 - 5

November 2, 2015 SPM BERMULA Form 5

November 7, 2015 Report Card Day Form 1, 2 & 4

December 3, 2015 SPM TAMAT Form 5

December 7 - 11, 2015 RESIT EXAM Form 1, 2 & 4