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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Celebrating learning and teaching in and out of the classroom


Where does learning begins? There are so many points at which one can begin but paying attention, listening and focussing is vital to learning.



Setting a conducive atmosphere to learning is another factor. Learning is faster when the environment in the class is safe and when students feel happy and relaxed.

Give simple clear instructions on how to conduct an activity. Learning that is based on activity usually bring more joy to the students.
Smiles of success! The smile on our faces shows we have understood the instructions and have set up the apparatus correctly. Our reward - this rainbow spectrum formed on the white screen. Our smiles says it all!

Pride in SMK Convent Sentul. The spectrum is formed on my school badge. I am proud of SMK Convent Sentul and SMK Convent Sentul is proud of me! Yes!

If you want to produce a spectrum, this is the setup! Lightbox, power supply, broad slit, glass prism and hey presto - it's done.

If you can't understand the setup from our photo - come consult us.We -the students of 4 Kenanga can set up the apparatus in a very short time!

Learning is fun.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Joyful cries of pride in our school SMK Convent Sentul KL




The recent farewell on 11 Feb 2011 for Pn Ong Sian our PK Koko who has faithfully served our school with excellence and dedication for 28 years opened my eyes to the talent and passion of both teachers and students in our school.

The memorable and pleasant event evoked the emotions linked with the opening stanza of our school song which is O hark now hear our joyful cries of pride in our school.



There were so many things that made me proud and honoured to be the principal in SMK Convent Sentul. Where do I begin?
First I was touched by the speech made by our head prefect Roseanna. It was spoken from her heart and it was a beautiful speech.



To see and to hear the choir sing acapella passionately led by their conductor and to see them present pink roses one by one brought such joy to my heart. I am sure Pn Ong was equally touched.












Parveen from 3 Cempaka conducts the choir with focus and passion and a sweet smile!


The girls were really creative . The Chinese fan dance was graceful and the girls were beautiful.







I loved the quick movements of the Indian dance - oh how I wished I was as flexible as the Indian and Malay girls who took part in the Indian dance.















Please make sure you watch the video of the Malay dance. Wow! I just loved the nimble and graceful movements of our students and when they are so beautifully made up, I could hardly recognize them But I saw Najiha and Aliah and several others and my heart and face must have beamed with pride.





The teachers were equally creative and talented. They sang " Sealed with a kiss" in Dm to Pn Ong. The words were so appropriate -- Though we gotta say goodbye for the summer ..






What gave us a lot of laughter was Cik Anil, Cik Hamidah, Pn Intan and Pn Rosemawati imitation of Pn Ong and her voice! They imitated her right down to the very tone of the voice Pn Ong often used.












As we left the hall and walked through the guard of honor, the uniformed units took up a march and a chant. The girls under the guidance of Ms Ainil did a rousing Mexican wave.

When Pn Ong finished walking through the guard of honor, the girls mobbed her as she went up the stairs. Here is a beautiful picture of Pn Ong with the students she has loved and nurtured with the words We love ( red heart's meaning) and miss you.

What a befitting farewell to someone who has poured her love and her life into nurturing the staff, teachers and students of SMK Convent Sentul!


SMK Convent Sentul - may the words of our school song ring loud and clear in our hearts and all that we do echo its words.

Let there always be cause for joyful cries of pride in our school! And in truth, we pledge to you our loyalty and our willingness to endure hardship. We will strive to make you proud, the school that we adore. O Lord we pray for guidance and blessings on our way. Help us to accept success and failure in work and play