TENBY SCHOOLS IPOHNewsletter #128 - November 2016

Highlights in this newsletter:

UPSR Results

CIE Learner Awards Ceremony

Invitation to Christmas Assembly

Update on Swimming Gala

End of Term Arrangements for Sekolah Tenby

Canteen Weekly Menu

From the Campus Principal Jane Kuok

Dear Parents and Tenby Community,

This week was particularly special, where we celebrated the academic excellence of our students. Firstly, at the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Learner Awards Ceremony yesterday, we celebrated the amazing achievements of the students in our Tenby Schools family. They were:

Top in the World – AS Level• Brendan Lum Yim Harng (Mathematics) – Ipoh

Top in the World – IGCSE• Low Kang Yu (Additional Mathematics & Mathematics without coursework) – Ipoh• Mohammad Ridzuan Yahya Mat Som (Mathematics without coursework) – Ipoh• Ka Yan Pui (Foreign Language Mandarin Chinese) – Miri• Marvin Lo (Foreign Language Mandarin Chinese) – Miri• Stefany Soh Kah Yee (Foreign Language Mandarin Chinese) – Penang

Top in Malaysia – A Level • Aisha Nafha Saleem (Art & Design) – Setia Eco Park (SEP)

Top in Malaysia – IGCSE• Lee Wen Lynn (Art & Design & Geography) – Penang• Lee Tian Ying Angeline (Physical Education) – SEP

High Achievement – AS Level• Rachel Ng Yu Ying (Art & Design & Global Perspectives & Research) – SEP

UPSR ResultsThe UPSR Results for our Standard 6 students were coincidentally published on the same day that we celebrated our CIE achievements. Huge congratulations to the students and the Sekolah Tenby Team for obtaining 100% pass rate, a great GPA of 1.89 and for ranking second in the North Kinta District. Special congratulations to the following children for obtaining 5 A’s – Natalia Umaira, Shawn Boo, Cecilia Yeap and Bryan Goh Siew Jun; and Summayah, Emily Lee, Clarene Lim, Jasmine Tan, Muhammad Harith and Austin Loo for 4 As. Read on in the Newsletter for more information on the UPSR results.

Christmas Assembly & Dress UpChristmas Assemblies will take place on Monday 28.11.16 for TEYCI (09:00hrs in the School Hall) and Tuesday 29.11.16. (08:00hrs in the MPH) for the main Campus. Parents are welcome to join in the celebration.

In addition, we would love to have the students come dressed in Christmas themed colours (green, gold, white, red etc.) on the day of the respective assemblies.

End of Term – Early DismissalPlease remember that the last day of any term ends at 12 noon for Primary and 12:30hrs for Secondary students. This will apply to Sekolah Tenby students on Wednesday 30.11.16 and to Tenby International School on Friday 02.12.16.

Canteen UpdateWe are pleased to inform parents that the Canteen have been actively trying to add variety to their menu and items on offer each day. We continue to have cutlery thrown into dustbins, so the Canteen have put up signs to remind students not to do this. We thank the Canteen operators for working with us to improve the services on offer to the students and the community.

Swimming Gala on 26th November (from Kirsty Meech (Head of Physical Education)The School Swimming Gala will take place on Saturday 26th November and we hope that as many parents as possible will be able to join us to cheer the students on. There will be primary and secondary sessions as follows:

Primary – children should arrive by 07:15hrs and can be picked up at 12:00hrs Secondary – students should arrive by 10:15hrs and can picked up at 17:00hrs

What to wear & bring: Students are expected to wear PE Kit & appropriate swimwear & cap (for girls), hats, sunscreen and refillable water bottles. No valuables please.

The Canteen will be open and Interact Club will be selling drinks and refreshments.

The participant guidelines and race schedule are posted on the blue notice board in front of the staff room and are also attached in this Newsletter.

SAFE STEPS Road Safety (SSRS) – Drink Driving Parent Information Session Venue ChangeSSRS Parents Info Session on Drink Driving led by student leaders will take place in C-2-1 instead of the Library on Tuesday 22.11.16 at 15:30hrs. Please come along to support if you can.

TheftWe have had some incidences of Secondary School students reporting money being taken from their bags. CCTV cameras have been installed in many locations and when this is reported to us we investigate thoroughly. The individual(s) responsible for this theft will be dealt with severely when caught. However, it would be a great help if the following guidelines were followed by students: 1. Students do not bring large sums of money to school. They are able to charge their ID Cards with money from the machine in the entrance to the school.2. Students should not bring valuables to school and if they do they should lock them in their locker.3. At the start of the P.E class any valuables not possible to be left in the locker may be handed in to the teacher at the start of the lesson.4. Students should report all incidences of theft to their Form Tutor or P.E teacher in the case of P.E

Update of Contact DetailsIt is important that the School has up-to-date details for every family. If you have not done so, please could you return the update of contact details form that was sent home earlier this term to the School immediately.

Have a good weekend.

CIE Top of the World Award Ceremony - Mdm Lau, Ms.Serena Teh & Ms Jane Kuok with the top scorers and their parents.

New Items Available in Canteen

As reported in Newsletter 126, the Canteen has agreed to improve the taste of their food as well as offer more varieties. Some of their daily new items are Soup of the Day, Assorted Danish Pastry, Assorted Flavors Overnight Oatmeal, Chicken and Mixed Vege Salad, Japanese Style Potato Salad, Nasi Lemak and Fried Noodle.

Swiss Roll Assorted Fruits

Overnight Oatmeal Danish Pastry

Assorted Salad

News from Sekolah Tenby Reminder: Parents Evening (Stds 1 – 6; Forms 1, 2 & 4) This will take place on Tuesday 22nd November in the Library. Std. 1– 6 : 15:00hrs – 17:00hrs Form 1, 2 & 4 : 15:30hrs – 17:30hrs Standard 6 Transition Day This will be held on Wednesday 23rd November at 08:00hrs in Room B-2-8. Parents/Guardians of Standard 6 students are invited to attend a briefing on KSSM (Standard Secondary School Curriculum) which will be implemented for Form 1 from January 2017. Standard 6 Prom Night Date: Friday 25th November Time: 18:30hrs – 21:30hrs Venue: School Auditorium Sekolah Tenby Rewards Assembly Date: Monday 28th November Time: 08:00hrs – 09:00hrs Venue: School Auditorium All parents/guardians are invited to the assembly and join us in celebrating our students’ achievements. Last Day of School for Sekolah Tenby Wednesday 30th November is the last day of school. Primary will dismiss at 12 noon and Secondary will dismiss at 12:30hrs. New Academic Year 2017 for Sekolah Tenby School will reopen for the new academic year on Tuesday 3rd January, 2017.

UPSR RESULTS 2016

L to R

Summayah, Emily Lee, Clarene Lim, Natalia Umaira, Jamine Tan, Bryan Goh Siew Jun, Muhammad Harith, Austin Loo, Shawn Boo

Absent – Cecilia Yeap

The UPSR 2016 results were released on Thursday 17th November. This year’s candidates are the first cohort who sat for the test under the new UPSR format in line with the implementation of the Primary School Standard Curriculum. This curriculum puts emphasis on elements of Higher Order Thinking Skills, through School Based Assessment (PBS) from the time the students started Standard One in 2011. With the GPA of 1.89, Sekolah Tenby is ranked second in the Northern Kinta district (out of 112 schools). Note: National GPA is 2.96. We are pleased to announce that 4 students from our school obtained 5A’s – Natalia Umaira, Shawn Boo, Cecilia Yeap and Bryan Goh Siew Jun while 6 students scored 4A’s – Summayah, Emily Lee, Clarene Lim, Jasmine Tan, Muhammad Harith and Austin Loo. Congratulations to all Standard 6 students who worked hard to achieve the results that they did.

Subject Passing Rate Percentage of A’s

Bahasa Melayu Pemahaman 100% 13.0%

Bahasa Melayu Penulisan 100% 43.5%

English Comprehension 100% 95.7%

English Composition 100% 82.6%

Mathematics 100% 52.2%

Science 100% 13.0%

Subject School GPA National GPA

Bahasa Melayu Pemahaman 2.74 2.41

Bahasa Melayu Penulisan 2.13 2.55

English Comprehension 1.04 3.19

English Composition 1.17 3.57

Mathematics 1.74 3.23

Science 2.52 2.85

Note: A smaller GPA value indicates a better achievement.

News from Tenby Early Years Centre Ipoh

Parents’ Forum – Tuesday 8th November, 2016

The Parents’ Forum went on smoothly with a good number of attendance. We are pleased to inform that

the parents who turned up for the event showed great support for the school and children’s learning.

Dental Care Session

Nurses from Klinik Pergigian Ipoh came to the school for a Dental Care Session on Thursday 17th November.

The Reception and Year 1 students armed with their cups, brushes and tooth pastes had a hands-on session

on the proper ways of brushing their teeth. The session was a good lesson especially for children who do

not brush their teeth everyday. The children had their teeth checked and the nurses were pleased to see

that most of them are taking good care of their teeth.

IPC Workshop for Nursery to Year 1 parents will be on

Tuesday, 22nd November at TEYCI hall @ 09:30hrs – 11:30hrs.

Christmas Assembly is scheduled on Monday 28th November

@ 09:00hrs.

Nursery children having fun during role-play to the story of “The Enormous Turnip”.

Plant, plant, plant the seed.

Water, water, water the seed.

Hee… hoo… we all pulled the turnip out. Yeah!!!

Daddy says to mummy “Come and pull the turnip

with me!”.

Monkey said to the lion, “Come and pull the turnip with us!” The turnip is too big.

Wow! The turnip has now grown. I need help

with this.

The Reception children had a “Special Clothes Day” for their Entry Point on the theme “Patterns”.

Some came dressed in stripes, polka dots, checkers and floral clothes for the day.

Don’t we all look pretty dressed in different patterned clothes?

News from Primary

Mathematics is a subject where you learn best by tackling problems/challenges. Every week, a

new challenge will be posted here for you to pit your wits against.

We invite you to have a go at solving it. If you get stuck, keep trying, and do go away and come

back later- often, you will find that you have a better idea on your second, third or even fourth

attempt.

Solution for Maths Challenge #006- Square It Up!

Maths Challenge #007- Dan the Detective

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Book Exchange Corner Dear Parents/Guardians,

The Primary Student Council would like to set

up a Book Exchange Corner to encourage the

love for reading.

Children will be able to take out a book to read

during break times or bring it home. All we ask

is that books taken out to be returned to the

shelves when they have finished reading so

that other children can have the opportunity to

enjoy them as well.

This is how you can help us. We are looking

for pre-loved books or comics that are age-

appropriate for Primary children.

If you have any books or comics suitable for

us, please drop them at the Primary Office.

Thank you very much for your help.

The Primary Student Council

On Thursday 3rd November, 2016 the Student Council hosted Fright Night.

The long awaited event was a huge success. Students, parents and teachers

all came with their costumes excitedly, competing for the ‘Most Gruesome’

outfit.

There was music blasting from the speakers around the Canteen with people

dancing to the beat. Under the dimmed light with people dancing, it seemed more like a spooky zombie

showdown.

Unfortunately, luck wasn’t on our side that evening, as we experienced heavy rain and a thunderstorm

throughout the time we were setting up. Our mini game booths that were supposed to be on the field were

forced to shift somewhere else. Nevertheless, the show went on. Despite some damaged items, we had a

good response with the mini games, especially from the lower secondary students.

For the Primary children, we created a special event in the afternoon and the children loved it. They were so

excited about all the games, especially the “donut bites”. They were adorable.

The main highlights of the event were the Asylum Survival and the Haunted Asylum games. The demand in

coupons increased tremendously due to the enormous participation and positive response from both these

games. The screams and ear splitting music transformed the school into a place from your nightmares.

Throughout the evening, there were screams, tears and laughter, but among those, the most important

element was that memories were made. A photo booth was also available for people to take instant pictures

as souvenirs from the awesome evening.

At the end of the day, we must not forget the blood, sweat and tears of the volunteers, teachers and students

who sacrificed their precious time to contribute to this event. Furthermore, this event would not have

happened without the help from all our sponsors of the night. Fright Night 2016 wouldn’t be a success without

all of the people above.

Last but not least, we the Student Council of Tenby Schools Ipoh would like to thank each and every one of

you who made our first big project a success.

Written by, Shing Yee Secretary Student Council

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University and Colleges Admission Services (UCAS)

Tenby International School IPOH is now registered with UCAS. UCAS is a service that

co-ordinates all applications for Universities and Further Education Colleges in the

United Kingdom. In 2014, UCAS undergraduate admissions service handled almost

three million applications from 700,000 UK, EU, and international students. They

helped 512,000 students secure a full-time place at one of over 380 universities and

colleges across the UK.

The UCAS service is now available for all Tenby students in our current sixth form.

This means that all UK applications can be made using the school with non-biased

advice to help the students wishing to go to the UK to follow their dream.

Also we are the local centre for the Admissions Testing Service. This testing service

is for students wishing to enter the top Universities in the UK such as Imperial, Oxford,

Cambridge and Durham.

University of Cambridge pre-interview assessments BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) Netherlands BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) Navarra BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) (UMalaya) Cambridge Personal Styles Questionnaire® (CPSQ) Classics Admissions Test (CAT) English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT) History Aptitude Test (HAT) International Medical Admissions Test (IMAT) Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT) Test of Mathematics for University Admission Modern Languages Admissions Test (MLAT) Occupational English Test (OET) Oriental Languages Aptitude Test (OLAT) Physics Aptitude Test (PAT) University of Oxford Philosophy Test Sixth Term Examination Paper (STEP) Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA)

For more details about these services you can contact Mr. Daniel Centeno (Deputy

Head) daniel.centeno@tenby.edu.my

Sixth Formers go on a Drama Blitz in Kinta Valley schools

The school audience at SMK

Buntong,Ipoh

The students at SMK Perak Girls Ipoh

The Tenby Sixth Form’s Shakespearean drama tradition continued to be upheld this year

as Cohort 14 students recently went all out to stage “Macbeth” and “Julius Caesar” at

SMK Perak Girls (PGS) and SMK Buntong Ipoh.

Our first performance was done at the Perak Girls’ School for an audience of more

than 300 students in Forms Three and Four. At SMK Buntong, we had a comparable

audience size again of third and fourth formers.

Hasan Ji as Julius Caesar with Sonia Kaur as

Calpurnia (Caesar’s wife)

“Fair is foul and foul is fair; Hover through the fog

and filthy air.” – the three witches in “Macbeth”

Both plays were well received by appreciative audiences who applauded the superb

acting and the comic moments. At both schools, there was an interactive Shakespearean

Drama Quiz designed to activate audience interest in Shakespearean drama. We had

excellent audience participation and recorded the full names of the participants in order

to issue certificates to them.

Both plays came out strong despite the technical challenges faced as the students were

determined not to let their hard work go to waste and thus displayed excellent

improvisation and team work. This is especially thanks to the student directors, Jyrteanna

Teo (“Macbeth”) and Gangga Sonia Kaur (“Julius Caesar”) who worked tirelessly to

coordinate all the facets of the drama performances. Their efforts have been amply

rewarded by the supremely impressive heights of dramatic performance achieved by our

sixth formers.

When asked what their drama experience as directors has done for them, Sonia

Kaur had this to say:

“Our class has seen what teamwork can do. We have seen what a flowering of

ideas can do. We now look at one another with new eyes.Thank you, everyone!”

For Jyrteanna Teo, as for Sonia Kaur, this is her maiden foray as drama director.

JT, as Jyrteanna is popularly known, thought carefully before saying: “When you are

chosen for the director’s role, it a leadership position of the highest responsibility. It is my

first plunge into such a challenging yet rewarding experience. I have learned much from

the experience, most of all about myself and what I can do. Thank you, classmates for

giving your utmost for something we shall all remember!”

Emi Yamamoto (Lady Macbeth) and Marcus Yap Mun Wai

(Macbeth) gave the play some of its best moments with

their stirring fusion of romance and overweening ambition!

Overall, the drama experience has been an enriching one, giving the Sixth Form

students the opportunity to bond and work as a team whilst at the same time promoting

Tenby Schools Ipoh as a centre of excellence in drama.

The Shakespearean drama is indeed recognized as one of the signature features

of our Sixth Form as we come close to the curtain call for this chapter of our educational

journey at Tenby Schools Ipoh.

We the Sixth Formers of Cohort 14 take this opportunity to thank our Campus

Principal, Ms Jane Kuok, and our Head of School,Mr Richard Davidson, for their unfailing

support for this drama tradition at Tenby Schools Ipoh. Bravo!

- Written by:

- Nur Kaiyisah binti Mohamad Azman (Cohort 14)

In both plays, we used narrators as a time-saving

device. Here we see Sean Leong doing the

narration on “Macbeth”

“No, I will not allow you to go

to the Senate today! I have had

a fearful dream.” –Calpurnia

The dancers perform at Inverness

Castle .

Mah Zi Sheng as King Duncan in

“Macbeth”

Primary and Secondary Swimming Gala

Saturday 26th November 2016

Participant Guidelines

You must arrive at school by 0715hrs for Primary and 1015hrs for Secondary - you must arrange to be picked up by 1200hrs (primary) and 0500hrs (secondary).

Participants must register with their house captain on arrival, sat in their houses over at the “grandstand” area.

All participants must be aware of the races in which they are participating and at what approximate time they will take place (the day schedule will be on a whiteboard over at the “grandstand” area).

Participants must make their way to the REGISTRATION TABLE 30 minutes before the scheduled time of their race or when otherwise called.

After your race you will be escorted back to the “grandstand area”. If you come 1st, 2nd or 3rd you will be escorted to the podium where you will receive your medals once you have dried off.

You must take responsibility to warm-up and remain hydrated throughout the day - there will be water for you to fill your bottles up and food on sale.

Please refrain from bringing valuables just in case they get damaged or go missing - the school is not liable.

Bring hats, sun screen, refillable water bottles, food and good sportsmanship.

Wear your PE kit - HOUSE COLOUR T-shirts only, NO outside shirts and wear appropriate swimwear. Especially for girls must wear a swimming cap.

PLEASE ENTER INTO THE SPIRIT OF THE DAY AND CHEER EVERYONE ON - TEAM MATES OR NOT!!!

GOOD LUCK!!!

Primary Race Schedule

Time Track Event Race Number

0715hrs Participants Arrival

0745hrs Principal’s Welcome

Year 4 / SR4 girls 25m Flutter Kick With Board Race 1 & 2

Year 4 / SR4 boys 25m Flutter Kick With Board Race 3 & 4

Year 5 / SR5 girls 50m Flutter Kick With Board Race 5 & 6

Year 5 / SR5 boys 50m Flutter Kick With Board Race 7 & 8

Year 5 / SR5 girls 50m Flutter Kick With Board Race 9 & 10

Year 5 / SR5 boys 50m Flutter Kick With Board Race 11 & 12

Year 4 / SR 4 girls 50m Breast Stoke Race 13 & 14

Year 4 / SR 4 boys 50m Breast Stoke Race 15 & 16

Year 5 / SR5 girls 50m Breast Stroke Race 17 & 18

Year 5 / SR5 boys 50m Breast Stroke Race 19 & 20

Year 6 / SR6 girls 50m Breast Stroke Race 21 & 22

Year 5 / SR5 boys 50m Breast Stroke Race 23 & 22

Year 4 / SR 4 girls 50m Front Crawl Race 23 & 24

Year 4 / SR 4 boys 50m Front Crawl Race 25 & 26

Year 5 / SR5 girls 50m Front Crawl Race 27 & 28

Year 5/ SR5 boys 50m Front Crawl Race 29 & 30

Year 6 / SR6 girls 50m Front Crawl Race 30 & 31

Year 6 / SR6 boys 50m Front Crawl Race 31 & 32

Final Race for All Categories

Results and Farewell

Secondary Race Schedule

Time Track Event Race Number

1000hrs Participants Arrival

1045hrs Principal’s Welcome

1100hrs YR7/SM1 girls 50m Breast Stroke Race 1 & 2

YR7/SM1 boys 50m Breast Stroke Race 3 & 4

YR8/SM2 girls 50m Breast Stroke Race 5 & 6

YR8/SM2 boys 50m Breast Stroke Race 7 & 8

YR9/SM3 girls 50m Breast Stroke Race 9 & 10

YR9/SM3 boys 50m Breast Stroke Race 11 & 12

YR10/SM4 girls 50m Breast Stroke Race 13 & 14

YR10/SM4 boys 50m Breast Stroke Race 15 & 16

YR11/SM5 girls 50m Breast Stroke Race 17 & 18

YR11/SM5 boys 50m Breast Stroke Race 19 & 20

YR7/SM1 girls 50m Back Stroke Race 21 & 22

YR7/SM1 boys 50m Back Stroke Race 23 & 24

YR8/SM2 girls 50m Back Stroke Race 25 & 26

YR8/SM2 boys 50m Back Stroke Race 27 & 28

YR9/SM3 girls 50m Back Stroke Race 29 & 30

YR9/SM3 boys 50m Back Stroke Race 31 & 32

YR10/SM4 girls 50m Back Stroke Race 33 & 34

YR10/SM4 boys 50m Back Stroke Race 35 & 36

YR11/SM5 girls 50m Back Stroke Race 37 & 38

YR11/SM5 boys 50m Back Stroke Race 39 & 40

YR7/SM1 girls 50m Front Crawl Race 41 & 42

YR7/SM1 boys 50m Front Crawl Race 43 & 44

YR8/SM2 girls 50m Front Crawl Race 45 & 46

YR8/SM2 boys 50m Front Crawl Race 47 & 48

YR9/SM3 girls 50m Front Crawl Race 49 & 50

YR9/SM3 boys 50m Front Crawl Race 51 & 52

YR10/SM4 girls 50m Front Crawl Race 53 & 54

YR10/SM4 boys 50m Front Crawl Race 55 & 56

YR11/SM5 girls 50m Front Crawl Race 57 & 58

YR11/SM5 boys 50m Front Crawl Race 59 & 60

YR7/SM1 boys 50m Butterfly Race 61 & 62

YR8/SM2 boys 50m Butterfly Race 63 & 64

YR9/SM3 boys 50m Butterfly Race 65 & 66

YR10/SM4 boys 50m Butterfly Race 67 & 68

YR11/SM5 boys 50m Butterfly Race 69 & 70

YR7/SM1 girls 4x50m Front Crawl Race 71 & 72

YR7/SM1 boys 4x50m Front Crawl Race 73 & 74

YR8/SM2 girls 4x50m Front Crawl Race 75 & 76

YR8/SM2 boys 4x50m front crawl Race 77 & 78

YR9/SM3 girls 4x50m Front Crawl Race 79 & 80

YR9/SM3 boys 4x50m Front Crawl Race 81

YR10/SM4 girls 4x50m Front Crawl Race 82

YR10/SM4 boys 4x50m Front Crawl Race 83

YR11/SM5 girls 4x50m Front Crawl Race 84

YR11/SM5 boys 4x50m Front Crawl Race 85

YR7/SM1 boys & girls 4x50m Mixed Race 86

YR8/SM2 boys & girls 4x50m Mixed Race 87

YR9/SM3 boys & girls 4x50m Mixed Race 88

YR10/SM4 boys & girls 4x50m Mixed Race 89

YR11/SM5 boys & girls 4x50m Mixed Race 90

Results and Farewell

Pineapple Fried Rice American Breakfast

Assam Laksa

Scrambled Egg on Croissant

Sweet Potato Porridge

Sweet & Sour Chicken Meatballs Rice

French Toast Chili Pan-Mee

Italian Baked Chicken Macaroni Tuna Onigiri

Chicken Sausage Fried Rice Fish & Chips

Chicken Bolognese

Roasted Chicken Butter Rice

Minced Chicken & Tofu Rice Sweet & Sour Crispy Fish Rice

Fried Egg & Sausage Noodle Soup

Italian Chicken Meatballs & Mashed Potato

Japanese Curry Chicken Katsu Rice

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Fish balls

Noodle Soup

21st

to 25th

November 2016