2013-14
All About 7I (2013-2014)
‘ Good Morning.’ ‘Hey, did you watch the football yesterday?’ ‘ Yeah! It was…’ the usual buzz of noise starts more people arrive at our class. I look around and find that 7I, has yet again blocked the hallway. I sigh, but I smile, I shouldn’t be surprised, this is 7I after all.
7I is a class with 25 students. We used to have 24, but a girl from another class joined us recently. In our class, we have Chinese, Thai, Korean, Malay and some other people with different nationalities. There are more boys in this class than there are girls.
7I is usually a very loud and noisy class. During festivals or celebrations, we come up with the wackiest ideas, for example: during UN Day, our class had Korea as our theme country, and for our performance, we performed Gangnam Style. It was funny, seeing as one girl in our class performed in a Cheongsam.
The different personalities in 7I make it one of a kind, as the quiet ones make up for people who are loud. The smarter ones always help the slower ones. Some are better academically while some are better in sports. Some are just good in everything. This is 7I, and I wouldn’t change it for the world.
Year 8T
My Form Class – 8T (The Lemonade Of Amicable Relationship)
According to a hero of yore: School life is the best part of one’s life. The school as a means of education to me was simply outstanding. Today, as I sit in my class, listening to my form tutor droning away, I realize the depth and verity of this statement. A class of fine young people, striving through the thicks and the thins of everyday life… the endeavors that each and everyone of us manage to prevail over the course of the year… this is a miracle that I shall be grateful for all of eternity and for the privileges of having to be put in such a versatile class.
However, the one thing that matters the most, is the essentials of life. Everyday, we spent time together but the truth hidden beneath all the books and manuscript that we have in school is the importance of friendship. No one can actually teach you that… and that only time and experience get gradually give you the slightest hint. People say that a friend in need is a friend indeed… in our class, we are all friends. Chiseling our way to the pinnacle of what we can achieve. It is in human nature that we all are competitive in our own ways but what stays in common is the pure common sense to devote ourselves to the endurance to win… and to win in our own ways.
Also, being part of year 8T is not only about friends… You see, everyone in this world is a student in some or the other way. From childhood to old age, the best enjoyed phase in one’s life is student life, especially college days. People who have passed that stage would cherish those memories for a life time. It’s the stage where a person takes a giant leap from innocence to maturity. Therefore, I have to say that is the form tutors that bring the joy out of everyone. We all live in a very obscure world in which guidance is the best road to success… and frankly the one that never fails to clear the muddy waters.
We 8T are a blaring lot that are driven by motivation and as well as the great redeem that we all seek… the brightest of the brightest future that we can seek for ourselves. Our form tutors use to say that the future is always bright but what differs it from achieving your dreams you! Look at it this way, life is all about everyone, what you want, you can have it, the problem is, sometimes you are not really that settled on… such an unforgiving class. Whenever we try talking to one another, our self-consciousness basically starts diminishing I find myself evaporating like morning dew.
As I was saying, our form tutors are the best of knowledge… Ms. Nafisah and Mr. Baz. They are both trained graduate with proficiency in many things. Some people say that the students are the future… Well, evidently not. Without teachers there won’t be students… I am a student and I say a jovial thank you to my form tutors and my faithful mates for their ‘on cloud nine’ sought of thing that boast the zest of everyday life in school… cheers! Friendship is indeed the hardest thing in the world to explain!
Credits to – Everyone (although I have to do all the typing)
By Khaw Seng Pei
Shakespeare Workshop 2014
Of Blank Verses and Shakespearean Insults
It is not often opportunity comes knocking, but on Monday 30 June 2014, when members of the KL Shakespearean Players brought Shakespeare’s Plays to life in front of the eyes of Year 10 IGCSE Drama and A-Level English Literature students, they were quick to answer the door.
The interactive workshop, led by veteran actors, Mr Lim Soon Heng and Mr Lim Kien Lee, proved to be as informative as it was entertaining. Using the play Othello as the epicentre of discussion, the students were taught the essentials of delivering rhythmic, emotion-fuelled verses, proper breathing and maintaining body language. The professional actors who recently performed Hamlet at Penang PAC shared invaluable tips regarding stage-acting, emphasising on voice projection as well as expressiveness and had a very receptive ear towards questions posed by curious minds. At one point, students were trained to hurl insults by Shakespeare with them learning how to empower their voices to maximum effect.
To admit that the experience was constructive and eye-opening is not an overstatement, as both students and teachers were provided insights into the technicalities of acting, for example differentiating between a person’s private and public voice and employing varying tones throughout a performance. Such elements were incorporated into the workshop’s activities to make them relevant to the students’studies. Drama students benefitted by learning how to act convincingly while English Literature students employed the use of technics such as “Iambic pentameter”to aid in their analysis of Shakespeare’s text.
By the end of the 7-hour workshop, the students were physically spent, but mentally enriched. Whether they have emerged a better actor or literature student, the students took home with them feelings of accomplishment and a newfound zest for their subjects. It was an experience like no other, and it was no surprise that the workshop ended with the most unsurprising question: “Can we have another session please?”Well, to the members of the KL Shakespearean Players, we hope to see you soon.
By Stephanie Chng Zhi Wei, 12T
The Journey of the Silver Sultan – Tenby’s Got Talent 2014 Winners Trip
On a lovely evening, the Kaisers, being me (Sara), Yuveena, Miguel, Sean and Augustine won the Tenby’s got Talent 2014 competition playing the pop metal song Jump by Van Halen. We were rewarded with an all-inclusive trip to Ipoh to meet and play for the Sultan of Perak (The Silver Sultan). The trip included:
- Meals (Macdonalds, Nasi Kandar, Tambun snacks, Tenby Ipoh canteen food, Hotel breakfast)
- Two rooms in a very pleasant hotel (Hotel Casuarina)
- An afternoon at the ‘Lost World of Tambun.’
- Transport (minibus)
- Bowling
It was a two-day one-night trip with all of us with Mr Nick as our supervisor. On Wednesday afternoon, we had our sound check and rehearsal. The performance was held in Tenby Ipoh on Thursday, as well as the trip to Tambun.
The road trip there was interesting to say the least, with people woken up from sleep by a slightly violent but educational Thailand boxing movie about flaming kicks and saving elephants! As the trip was only 2 to 3 hours, the movie was the only thing we could really do in the van.
We had a short visit to the school for sound checks, rehearsals, and meeting the staff and students there. The Ipoh branch of Tenby has recently reopened, hence our performance and the arrival of the Sultan. We met the men who were setting up our gear, the staff on the campus, and a few of the students there, which I will NOT mention by name.
That night after a much needed rest after rehearsal, we went for a very early dinner before going to a packed bowling alley with multiple pool tables. Mr Nick paid for our entry and our bowling shoes. I don’t remember our bowling names used on the day but I knew it included some slightly inappropriate names. But we all had a real good laugh about it. After the bowling alley, we went back and had a good night’s rest before beginning the next big day.
The following morning, there was a mighty breakfast, which possessed a variety of wondrous foods to start the day on a high note. The hour brought memorable moments including the mutilation and charring of croissants, as well as the turning of tea into milk.
Taking our place behind the cordially decorated stage, admittedly we were quite nervous. But we were rather ecstatic as well to be performing for royalty. However nervous we were, all troubles and worries were forgotten as we played the first few bars. We gave it our all and did very well despite the ‘competition’ we had. Most of the audience were looking at us, silently cheering us on. It was truly a fantastic experience.
After the performance, the Great Master Road Rider Jimmy drove our team to the Lost World of Tambun, where they enjoyed lovely translucent water, an absolutely fantastic haunted house, a range of different rides and surprisingly great white coffee. However the time eventually came to depart and embark on the voyage back to Penang.
Rock Concert 2014
In the busy run-up to the end of the term break, members of a number of the Schools’ Music Department ensembles a rock concert. These concerts once again showcased the wonderful range of music making going on and ensured that audiences were filled with the musical spirit of joy. This year’s Tenby School Penang Rock Concert took place on Friday in the atrium and featured a tightly packed but well – paced programme of music covering a wide range of styles which varied from the samba band to a stunning teachers-put-together band, the Antique Antics band by the teachers.
The three and a half hour show gave the assemblage of proud parents, fellow pupils and public a chance to sample some of the work undertaken over the past months by the fine, young students and devoted teaching staff. Without warning, the lights went dark. My adrenaline went through the roof. The concert opened with the Percussion band with their Brazilian virtuosity and song name, Samba Rio which, despite the stress and anxiety they faced throughout the performance with the light effects initiating all the attention on them, they still managed produced a professional, full bodied and balanced sound as they adeptly recited pieces of composed samba music.
Next up, were the Paraless and ‘dot…dot…dot…’ band that performed a total of three different songs shortly thereafter. Their mellow tones and building dynamics were at the peak of perfection in which it filled atrium. I was intrigued to see the drums set up at the middle stage were new and wasn’t disappointed when the following band launched into their energizing song. The flush of energy and enthusiasm that they put up was kicking up the zest of both the performers and the spectators. On the other hand, the dot dot dot band was more of an ambitious band involving two electric guitarists who played complex rhythm and solo parts by memory.
Some other rousing performances included the Outlanders, Lock and the all famous ‘They Will Rock Cast in which the background music was supported by the Kaisers and Outlanders. One of the most outstanding ones was the Crimson Night. They kept the music going and in return kept the audience moving to their rhythm. Also, Crimson Night did put up a very high level of musical skills and talents … with their very rich, complex sounds and quality vocal pitches. It is also an honour to mentioned that Mr. Stan who is renowned for his reputation of being a great singer of distinction was the conductor of his band, the Crimson Night.
Furthermore, were the Revolutionsss… and yes, it’s spelled with 3Ss in it. Anyway, the absorbing and powerful music and bass guitar solos did add some spices and giving out a very high standard feat for the forthcoming performance to beat. They never did make the slightest error in their brilliant musical feat despite whizzy drum rhythmic patterns… maybe that’s why it’s called a feat.
Other bands that performed that night included The Adolescents in which they performed 2 songs Viva Lavida & Frozen (join with Guitar Club). To be honest, I have to say that they were one of my favourites and that I can clearly say that they really must have allocated some a lot of time and hard core efforts. The passion and dedication seeps through the singer’s microphone as the strumming guitars, beating drums, and the harmonious piano through the empty spaces of the large venue, fit to accommodate a whole stampede of people.
On the other hand, the Antique Antics – ‘teacher’s band’ also did rock! They performed several choir and solo parts and also a drumming solo part. They consist of a drummer; Mr. Nick whom manages to kick start the song with some loud and shrill sound, bashing away that kept all our hearts pounding to his pulse, singers and guitarist; Mr. Alan & Son, Mr. Stan and Mr. Tim were both great singers… and so was the rest of the band.
Other competent bands involved were the Cults & the Flames and Frost. They played in excellent timing and fluency beyond astonishment. I was dumbfounded.
One of the bands (Percussion Group) was run by Mr. James, a percussion expert in which I am honoured to say that I was part of the band… Mr. James was a very keen and experienced percussionist who always remained steadfast in his aim and judgement. He was the rockstar in the mist. Overtime and rehersals, day after day, week after week… we managed to turn the seemingly impossible piece of performance into a truly professional routine in which I would like to call, a masterpiece. To my surprise, I have to admit that I had no experience in percussion instrument, I never did perform in such a big crowd and neither did I ever performed on such an occasion. Well, I guest practice makes perfect or maybe I was just being taught by the best.
It did turn out well at the end… I have to say that although it was indeed hard to keep the pulse going at the right tempo, it was all thanks to my almighty band members that made it much easier.
At the end of the day, we did had a good time and enjoyed the day regardless of how much we had to endure before the performance. I guess it is just that very moment before the performance that kept the sensation at full throttle giving the effect that all of our hard world would soon be paid off. It was a sentimental moment… a powerful moment that can only be earned through striving and thriving. Since now that I understand the point of holding a rock concert, I am pretty sure I would joined it again. The question is, ‘how about you?’
Lastly, the biggest and most fundamental highlights of the day still goes to our all esteem teacher, Mr. Nick who in returned made the rock concert such a thrilling event. This means that without him, such an event would never become reality. Also, all credits shall be given to the staffs, students and parents for their time, effort and support in which they made it such a superb and splendid night in which the stage was lit up to its utmost best made it looked almost ethereal.
Overall, I found out that a rhythmic pattern which makes “noise” is already considered music… which sounds pretty easy right? Wow, there is nothing that surpasses the emotions that I feel at a rock concert.
By Khaw, Seng Pei 8T (The yearbook team)
Pop Band CCA
If you pass by the Music room , I bet you would either hear the drums , the electric guitar, bass or keyboard playing every single Monday. I am about to tell you the reason. That’s because the pop band CCA is being held in the music room every Monday. There is only 1 band in the CCA. And the name of the band is , drumroll please …………… Lock! The band members in this band are , Amanda the singer , Vishal the electric guitarist , Isaac the acoustic guitarist , Rui Chi the bass guitarist , Amber the pianist and last of all Henry the drummer.
Songs played
The songs played so far are ‘Boulevard of broken dreams’ by Green Day. And ‘ Right Now’ by AKON. Both songs are really good songs, and what I mean by really good songs, is that they can play exactly like them. No joke !
Rock Concert 2014 performance
The Rock Concert 2014 was an experience being on stage for most of them. For Henry , Amber and Amanda, it was their first time on stage. When it was their que, they walked up and pick up their instruments . The guitarists were busy with their amplifiers . A few minutes later, The band started . A number of the aundience knew the song , so as the song started everybody started cheering. The drummer went a little bit off beat but the song went on smoothly, trying to not make mistakes obvious. Amanda the singer sang her heart out , but it was not really loud . After the performance , we told each other that the performance was ot bad ad some of the band members aren’t used to get on stage. They did their best and the rehearsals were really worth it. With support from Mr. Nick and their coach Mr. Michael , the band members did not feel too frightened on stage . Since that was the band’s first performance they kept on working hard on this new song.
Getting ready for upcoming performances
After the Rock Concert performance, the band is now working on a new song called ‘ Right Now’ by AKON. This song is a groovy song . The band is fine with the new song their coach picked for them. On their first practice of this new song , they were not bad. In fact , they are all very fast learnes! The song fitted every role of the band members. There were enough instruments , enough people and most of all enough time ! They have just finished the first part of the song . Let me give you a clue, they might be performing for the upcoming Halloween Night , which is held yearly. They have seen a couple of versions of this song , but to me, their version is still the best . “ Although we did not perform that well during Rock Concert, that does not mean that we want to give up and stop performing. It was an experience of being up stage performing for the audience,” Rui Chi said . “ I would love to perform again with my band on stage on the upcoming performances.” Amanda added.
“ They did pretty well on that day , but I know that they can do even better than that, “ Mr Nick said right after the performance. The band members are now focusing on every small part to make sure it is perfect and that they are ready for upcoming performances or reheasals. Let me give you a tip , if you want to form your own band, they are the best people to choose from. I bet that on any performance , that band will be the best band in the Tenby history!
Written by : Oh Rui Chi 7S
Guitar Club CCA
The guitar club is taught by Mr. Chiat and consists of 8 members, which are Angelica, Christine, Jade, Xiao Xuan, Fiang, Mabel, Kalai and Koharu. The guitar club has performed a few times in some of the school events. Which is an amazing feat considering that most of the members have never played the guitar before joining the club.
It was hard learning to play the chords at first for some, while others were naturals. 
But you can safely say that the guitar club has come a long way. The guitar club has learnt many songs in the past, most of which the members themselves chose, such as Safe & Sound by Taylor Swift, Payphone by Maroon 5 etc.
The latest performance by the guitar club was in the Rock Concert, playing ‘Let It Go’ by Demi Lovato for the Adolescents. All of the guitar club members were very nervous as they didn’t have much time to practice with the Adolescents but the performance was better than they expected. They were very relieved and proud of themselves after the performance.
Year 8I
We are the fantastic, lovable, and sometimes noisy class taken care by the one and only Mr Oh and the new teacher Ms Yeoh. You can basically know our personalities from the pictures below.
We hope you’ll enjoy these photos.
By Nilinya Maitipe & Daphne Cheah Hwei Yin
Year 7T
7T is a fun and exciting class filled with laughter, joy and a lot of different characters. Although we are all very different individuals, unique and special in our own ways, we are all very close as family and is always ready to give a helping hand and work as a team. Some of us may be shy or outgoing, funny or serious/studious,we are all like one big family as a class.
Sweets Day…
On April 14, 2014, there was a very special event. It was the “Sweets Day” celebration in conjunction with Tamil New Year. But the thing that made this event so special was the fact that it was fully organised by the national school, STSS and STPS. All the performances were also arranged by the national school students. There were dances and songs which entertained the crowds. It was also a pleasure to see many people, students and teachers, dressed up in Indian traditional clothes. There were activities such as pot breaking in which Ms.. Thum, the Head of Sri Tenby Secondary Schools, tugging and releasing a line which was looped around a pulley and tied to a pot in efforts to prevent Mr Greg, the Director of Tenby Schools Penang, from breaking it. However, her efforts were in vein as Mr Greg smashed that pot in barely 2 tries. Sweets were scattered all about on the floor and the heads of schools were asked to toss the candy to the students. Everyone enjoyed it, especially the primary school students who shouted with joy every time the sweets were thrown. It was a very successful event, but it would not have been possible without all the hard work put in by the STSS students, especially the Form 2’s.
Three weeks prior to the main event, the Form 2 students set up a booth for Sweets Day. They collected hundreds of orders for sweets from all four schools. There were always long lines at the booth, everyone wanted to place in their own custom requests. Since there were only 13 Form 2 students, it was always a hassle, and most of them had to sacrifice their lunch/breaks just to keep the stall open. After that one week, things only became harder. Each and every single order had to be analysed and categorized according to school and class, with the help of teachers and students from other STSS classes. Some students even had to come on Saturdays to help out in a battle against the clock. After packaging, there was delivery. The 14th of April was the day, after the early morning events everybody rushed to sort out the packages and delivered each and every one of them to their corresponding receiver. It was not an easy job but they managed to complete it.
From this event, many students not only learned about Tamil New Year, and certain traditions such as mango leaf tying (Thoranam) and white rice patterns on the floor (Kolam), but also about responsibility and teamwork. They experienced managing a “shop”, talking to customers and what goes on behind the scenes which will surely come in useful in the future for them. Until then, we will wait for more upcoming events!
Horizons Week – Bintan
For the horizons week trip which was from 16th of June till 20rd of June, Mr. Yorain and Miss Yeeling were the teachers in charge of the trip. There was a total of 14 student that went on the trip which consisted of 6 boys and 8 girls.
On the first day we had to take a flight to Singapore then take a ferry to Bintan and finally a bus to the resort. We did not have any activities on the first day as we had spent most of the day traveling to Loola resort
On the second day,the first activity we did was community service which we helped with their water supply. After finishing with community service, we went for a swim in the ocean. We saw many coral and a few animals such as crabs and fish.
On the third day, We went for a hike in the mountains. Since it was raining on the morning before we went for the hike it made the ground on the mountain very slippery. A few student had difficulty hiking up the mountain because of that. After the long journey up and down the mountain we then had a nice walk back to the resort. In the evening, we went for boat expedition and flying fox. For the boat expedition, we had to jump of the boat and land in the sea. There were nets to keep us near the boat. There were two different heights for the students to jump from. After the boat expedition we went for the flying fox. Everyone went on the flying fox except one student as he (Xing Huong) was afraid of height.
On the fourth day, we had four activities. We started with the skywalk. This is when we climbed up a coconut tree and walk on a pole to the centre before we jumped off. Every student took part in this activity except for one student as she(Amanda) was afraid. One student even overcame his fear of heights and did the activity. After the skywalk we went for rock climbing. Many students had races to the top and Mr. Yorain was declared as “Spiderman” of the trip. After the rock climbing every student had to learn how to kayak and dragon boat. The student were very competitive and always tried to be first at everything. The guides made us sing, stand up and sit down while being in the dragon boat or kayak. The last activity of the trip was archery. We were split into two separate groups and we would try to shoot the board to earn scores for their group. The final score was… 0 to 0. It was a tie!
On the final day we left Loola resort at 7am and began our trip back to Penang. The trip was amazing and all the students had lots of fun and had also learnt something new. I feel like a trip like this has to be experienced by the person in order to get the full effect of the trip. The experience we had can’t be put down on a piece of paper.
Goh Xing Huong
Horizons Week – Perhentian
For the Horizons Week trip to the Perhentian Islands, we started our journey on Monday, the 16th of June, at the ungodly hour of 5:30 in the morning. We also had to face 9 hours of travelling, but despite our reservations, the journey went very smoothly, with nobody getting carsick enough to throw up! The (very) frequent toilet breaks helped too, and for some of us, we got the experience of having to pay to use the toilets.
When we reached the island after an extra hour’s boat ride, we were all spellbound by the clarity of the water and the atmosphere of peace and serenity the island had. It truly was something out of a travel book. Admitedly, when we first got our rooms, some of us were mortified by the fact that our bathrooms didn’t even have a proper shower head, just a pail and a tap. But, we did grow to love our rooms very much, after having to sweep the floor and sand our sheets every 3 hours because it just seemed like sand got everywhere. Needless to say, we all learnt the skill of using a broom.
For the next 4 days, we went on a constant daily rotation of snorkelling and scuba diving. Our instructors were fantastic, and all so informative and professional. It was a real pleasure to get to work with them over the days we went diving. Diving itself was an experience that most of us had never had before, and were very, very excited about actually breathing under water! The sea life, which included turtles, sharks, stingrays, a huge variety of fishes, hundreds of living corals and so much more, left all of us speechless, and if we didn’t have a limit put on us by the oxygen tanks, I’m sure we would’ve stayed 7 meters deep all day long. We visited around 7 beaches through our whole trip, and each one seemed more beautiful than the next, with water so clear you could see your toes even chest deep in the sea.
Apart from the diving and snorkelling, we did so much more. We jeti-jumped, banana-boated, hiked up a hill, played countless beach games, learnt that some of us really cannot play Rounders and also went to see a fire show. Each of these kept our days so full that by the time we got back to our rooms at night, we were out like a light switch. When we did have free time, the teachers made it a point to mention that we shouldn’t be on our gadgets, and we should be appreciating the company we have around us. Following that statement, we could be heard very clearly telling jokes, playing card games, teasing each other and engaging in very interesting conversations in just how good (very good) the food the resort provided was. On the last night we were at the resort, the owner of the resort came over and gave a presentation on coral life and how we, as students, could help keep the corals and sea life healthy and alive. The most important thing we learnt that day was do not litter, because that destroys the sea life. After seeing the beauty of the ocean with our own eyes, the thought that it could be hurt made us all realise the importance of preserving its beauty, so everyone can see it.
On the second last day, we packed up our suitcases and said goodbye to the resort we had all grown to love for its rustic personality. We then hiked across the island and went to a campsite to camp for one night. After the talk we had the prior night, all of us instinctively started picking up whatever litter we found on the beach, without even being asked. For me, that was one of the most heart-warming moments of the whole trip. On seeing the toilets we had to use, some of us decided that maybe camping really isn’t our outdoor activity. The whole day, any tourist would have seen groups of us playing beach volleyball, relaxing with a book, splashing around in the crystalline water or just taking a snooze after our week of intense activity. That night, we had an excellent barbecue of octopus, stingray, chicken and much more, which then gave way to a bonfire set up by our instructors. After having a fire dance and roasting marshmallows, Mr Duncan announced that since it was our last night, we needn’t have to sleep in our tents, but could all take our mats out and camp in the sheltered area instead. That suggestion was met with the most enthusiastic response, basically because we didn’t really want to squeeze 4 people into one tent…
The next day, we very sadly bid farewell to our instructors, and headed back home. Despite our sadness of having to leave the sweet haven they call Perhentian, we all left happy, knowing we’ve created new friendships with the unlikeliest of people, and having brand new adventures to tell our envious families and friends in Penang about.
Cross Stitch Club
Most people think that cross stitch is a dead art. It is because one is not allowed to make any mistakes otherwise one has to cut all the stitching out, fix the mistake, and start again from that point. In fact, there are many dying arts that are coming back to life nowadays. Cross stitch is one of them.
Our school Cross Stitch Club was held on every Thursday afternoon from 2.40 pm until 4.00 pm. So far there were only female students who joined the Cross Stitch Club.
Students feel happy because they learned a lot of things in the club. They are proud with their hand-made products. Normally it will take about a year to finish stitching a picture.
Those who are patient are able to learn how to stitch in a short period of time. There are mainly 4 methods:
a) Select the material
It is mostly done on a type of material known as Aida cloth. It is easiest to start on an Aida cloth that uses an 11 or 14 stitch count, as this provides larger spaces for your cross stitch.
b) Select the type of thread
Each skein of embroidery floss comes in six threads, but only 1-3 will be used for cross stitch at a time.
c) Choose a pattern
Choose a pattern from a booklet or online, and gather embroidery floss in colors to match. As a beginner, it may be best to start with a simple cross stitch. Find a pattern that is small and doesn’t involve too many details and uses a total of 3-7 colors only.
d) Get an embroidery hoop.
This is a double ring made of plastic, metal, or wood that secures the cross stitch.
Reported by:
Ms Junie Ohng
(Teacher Advisor).
UOB Bank Visit
On Feb 20, 2014, a group of 6 year 12 students taking Economics together with Ms Cindy, subject teacher and Ms Hannah, Humanities faculty head travelled in 2 cars visited UOB Bank, Kelawei Road. The journey started at 10.00am and we arrived around 11am.
We were welcomed by the UOB Bank staff and brought us to the guest room on ground floor. Mr Edmund, the assistant Vice President of treasury services and Ms Teoh, Vice President of service and operation manager gave us a simple briefing on the currency exchange, abenomics, banking policy and development in banking industry and international trade.
The discussion was a great help for students to understand further to prepare their report on international trade and macroeconomics.
This followed by a walk to see the ATM machine and the operation.
The visit ended at 1pm and we were back to school before 2pm. It was a great success with UOB Bank staffs support and assistance.
Penang Development Corporation Visit
On June 12, a group of 5 year 12 students taking Economics together with Ms Cindy, subject teacher,travelled in a school van visited Penang Development Corporation. The journey started at 8.30am and we arrived around 9.30am. We were welcomed by the PDC staff and brought us to the guest room on first floor.
Mr Shahril Cheah, the senior corporate manager gave us a presentation on the existing and future government projects in Penang state. The presentation was a great help for students to understand further into their project titled “How do government projects affect Penang economy?”. Everyone was given a goody bag with PDC annual report and calendar. The visit ended at 11am and we were back to school before 12 noon. It was a great success with PDC support and assistance.
Camaraderie in Sweat
Football. It’s not just a sport- it’s a passion of ours! The girls’ football CCA is held every Thursday from 2:40 – 4:00p.m., by Miss Hannah. Mr Ben or Mr John takes over when she is not free. Despite the scorching afternoon heat, most of us still arrive at the Futsal Field on time, shiny with sunscreen. (In the first term, we used Soccer Experience for training.)
After the attendance is taken, Miss Hannah leads the warm-up, which usually consists of running laps around the field and stretching. After that come the drills- passing, shooting, defending and many, many others. Sometimes, a match or two is squeezed in just before the end, if we beg hard enough!
Sometimes, a few students from Year 8 come to help out, practise and even train us. We have fun matches, games, and of course, frequent water breaks! Football is definitely a team sport, thus enabling us to bond with our teammates while having fun simultaneously!
Most of the footballers are a fun, friendly lot, easy to get along and cooperate with. Jokes are cracked and laughter fills the pitch. After all, what’s football without a little fun?
In the second term, we often went for matches against Uplands, POWIIS, and Dalat. On the 22nd of March, Tenby sent two teams to Uplands and POWIIS respectively to participate in a football tournament. We were not very lucky, but learnt a lot from the experience. Win or lose, the experiences made us all stronger. Supporting our team members is far more important than the match outcome.
All in all, it has been yet another awesome year for us. We leave the pitch two shades darker but definitely ten times happier!
”During matches, we get that feeling that you have to do your best, you have to win no matter what. Doing so for your school, for your teammates, for our coach who’s screaming her lungs out from the sidelines and cheering madly even though it’s obvious we’re losing.” – A teammate
Students & Staff
One of the most fundamental values of a school is that all staff uphold a good relationship with the student just like how they uphold the good name of the school. Children spend approximately 7 to 8 hours a day with a teacher for almost 10 months. The question that we asked ourselves is whether a good teacher is a teacher worthy enough to devote himself/herself for the sake of students or not?
Teachers are those who hold highest regard for students. All cultures and religions preach that students are supposed to respect their teachers and should try to learn from them not only what’s there in the academic curriculum but also the values of life. Teachers have an important role in building the personality of great people and therefore develop with them determination to do great things… to strive and thrive for what’s right.
Each and every one of us in our lives has gone through schooling, we know how important it is and how our fellow teachers tell us that having passion for a particular subject is better than having a favourite teacher. However we all know that having a favourite teacher is still in human nature to have somebody whom you look highly upon.
A teacher-student relationship evolves with time. Students however, are the opposite of teachers. They are those who benefit from such learning environments and strategies for learning and consequently achieving their goals. This is extremely important for the student to gain a positive attitude for their future education. A few students in a classroom will grasp and learn quickly, but at the same time there will be those who have to be repeatedly taught using different techniques for the student to be able to understand the lesson.
Most of the time, the majority of the student would gain from this as they would try their best to endeavor harsh times.
With the growing competition in society it is essential that people improve their relationships with each other. Amongst these relationships, a student teacher relationship is of utmost importance which needs to be looked after properly so that students could grow up to become educated, responsible fine young citizens of the society… how ironic!
Khaw, Seng Pei 8T
New Teacher – Ms Hannah
Our school welcomed quite a number of new teachers this year, including Mr Duncan Russell, Ms Paula Russell and many others. Two members of the Yearbook team (Stefany and Victoria Soh) caught up with some of the new teachers for brief interviews.
The first was Ms Hannah Riley (Geography teacher)
Q: What was your favourite subject in school?
A: Oh, Geography, always Geography. I did really like History too- it was my second favourite.
Q: Which subjects did you not like?
A: I wouldn’t say I didn’t like any subjects, but I found some a bit harder. I ‘m good at cooking but I‘m not very good at making things, sawing and drilling. I found Mathematics and Technology quite difficult.
Q: What was your favourite childhood memory?
A: I remember getting a bike for Christmas one year. My grandfather made a treasure hunt for my twin sister and I to find it.
Q: Wow! You have a twin?
A: Yes! Her name is Sarah, and we are almost identical. She has blonde, straight hair and is a bit taller, though. We were, and still are quite close.
Q: Have you ever been sent to the principal’s office?
A: Yes! When I was about 4 years old, there were some girls talking in the quiet area of the classroom, and I told them to be quiet. As a result, I got sent to the principal’s office! (laughs)
(How did you ask the girls to be quiet?)
Q: Where are you from?
A: I’m from a place called Sheffield. I’ve lived there for most of my life. I graduated with a BSC in Geography from the University of Sheffield.
Q: What do you like about Malaysia?
A: The weather, the culture…… the food! I like the Roti, curries, the meat… I like them all, really!
Q: How do you get to school?
A: Oh my goodness, on the back of a motorbike! I don’t like it, it’s scary! I’m going to get a car soon.
Q: Who is your favourite author?
A: A man named Wilbur Smith, and also J.K. Rowling. I love Harry Potter! I’ve read all the books and watched all the movies in the series!
Q: What are you afraid of?
A: Spiders. I don’t like spiders! (Just like Ron in Harry Potter)
Q: Describe your best friend.
A: My best friend is my sister! She is very friendly, thoughtful and generally nice.
Q: If you were to be a superhero, what would be your character and secret identity?
A: Hmm, I don’t know. Maybe I’d like to be Superman, and help people in geographical disasters!
Some of the less important questions have been left out to keep from making you feel bored. We hope you’ve enjoyed this interview! – The Yearbook team 2013-14
New Teacher – Mr Ben
Our school welcomed quite a number of new teachers this year, including Mr Duncan Russell, Ms Paula Russell and many others. Two members of the Yearbook team (Stefany and Victoria Soh) caught up with some of the new teachers for brief interviews.
The first was Mr. Benedict John.
Mr. Ben (History and Geography teacher)
Q: What was your favourite subject in school?
A: I liked Geography, Mathematics and PE (Physical Education) the most. I didn’t like Chemistry though- I found it hard and never really understood it! I graduated from the University of Manchester with a degree in Geography.
Q: What was your favourite childhood memory?
A: Watching Grimsby Town (His favourite football team) win at Wembley Stadium.
Q: This is a slightly funny question- have you ever been sent to the principal’s office?
A: Yes! When I was in school, I was a little naughty on a school trip, and got punished!
Q: What sports did you enjoy playing?
A: Many of them, including football, rugby, cricket and tennis.
Q: Where are you from?
A: I was born in Manchester (UK) and lived there for about 11/12 years. I’ve also lived in Lincolnshire which is on the East coast of England for about 10 years, and Sheffield for 5 years.
Q: How old are you and do you have any siblings?
A: Wow.I’m 31, and I have 3 older sisters.
Q: Which countries have you lived and worked in?
A: The UK, obviously, South Africa for just under a year and now Malaysia!
Q: What brought you to Malaysia?
A: I’ve wanted to live in a different country and see a bit more of the world. Malaysia seems like a very nice country with a nice climate, and it also seems very well-developed.
Q: What are your funniest habits and attributes?
A: Telling really funny jokes and drawing! (laughs) I’m not a very good artist, or a tidy person. And I think I’m jolly.
Q: Name your favourite author/ TV show.
A: I don’t really watch much TV. I like to read, and my favourite author is named Bryce Courtland.
Q: What are you afraid of?
A: Heights. I’m not very good with heights!
Q: While you are at home, which of Snow White’s dwarves do you resemble the most?
A: Happy!
Q: What is your life’s philosophy?
A: “One life, live it!”
Some of the less important questions have been left out to keep from making you feel bored. We hope you’ve enjoyed this interview! – The Yearbook team 2013-14
Sports Carnival 2014
It was a superb day, thanks to the help of the staff, students and the parents’ association. Our annual sports carnival was held on Friday 18th April. Overall it was a successful day. The students enthusiastically cheered on their classmates and friends. Many of those who were participating in a sport did extremely well regardless of whether they won or loose. Besides putting on a tough challenge for the other houses, they did show that they were willing to persevere under any circumstances. They were all out on it, striving for victory. The always popular tug of war competition took the centre stage on that day.
All students from year groups 7-11 assembled in their respective houses (red (Jerai) or green (Kinabalu) or blue (Ledang) or yellow (Tahan). We did our stretches and then it began by the blow of a whistle. The excitement turned glamorous. It was the official opening of Tenby Sports Carnival.
Young sports journalists and junior paparazzi were in on the action, reporting from a variety of locations, including sports hall, futsal field, tennis court, atrium, football pitch and quadrangle as part of the Tenby’s reporting initiative for 14-16 year-olds’ boys.
Some of the most arousing and thrilling sports comprised of the all-time-famous football. They were so agile and steadfast, so reckless and faithful to their team. Gliding across the field, with such insanity… gosh, they were so aggressive! But still, teamwork was the winner. It was shown that the team with the best teamwork were the once that won instead of those that concentrated on too much fancy stuff. It was like a game of cat pursuing the mouse… the only difference was that the mouse was football. This was the game that inspired creativity to many people on and off the pitch. Overall, it was an insane game… the ball was flying everywhere, the players were dribbling passed the other team while the other team tried to infiltrate their defenses and take possession of the ball. It was a pretty fast game and also a tough one.
At the end of the day, there can only be one winner, the most prominent and dedicated one of course… It was Jerai again! The winning house of glory and victors! How thwarted could the other houses be? Lastly, it was still a fascinating day… everyone did had a good time and yes, sport’s day was in conjunction with the last day of the term; which means that after what seemed to be like an eternity, it was a one week holiday. How great is that to end the last day of the term!? What a coincidence? Holiday at last… life is indeed a miracle, isn’t it?
Khaw, Seng Pei 8T
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