Today I like to record my thanks for the batch of ex-students of 1977. The two ladies I know from this batch are Mrs Rachel Samuel and Datin Cheam Swee Har. Rachel very kindly coordinated the collection of funds from this batch amounting to RM 4,500/- to be used for the installation of a LCD in the school hall. Rachel, who currently resides in Glasgow, Scotland, did all this coordination during her short visit to Malaysia in August. Rachel also roped in her husband to help with the banking in procedures of the contribution. Thank you Rachel and the batch of 1977.
The new LCD in the hall was installed on 7th Sept 2012. It was used the very next morning by Pn Sagunthala who is also an ex-student of Convent Sentul. The very immediate use shows how much the LCD was needed. Altogether, I am also blessed to have 5 ex-students of Convent Sentul, faithfully serving their Alma mater with great dedication and diligence.
The above cropped part of the bank statement shows that your contribution of RM 4,500/- was deposited on the 3rd of September. For us to install the LCD 4 days later showed how desperate we were to use the new LCD.
I personally tested out the LCD and the sound system yesterday during the Form 3 motivational slot I had with our PMR girls yesterday. From the posture and the body language of the students, it is quite obvious the girls are paying rapt attention, with their eyes riveted towards the screen. Definitely the clear visual display from the new LCD is a major factor in commanding the girls' attention. After the slot,we also gave individual boxes of raisins ( sponsored by PIBG ) to each PMR student.
Datin Cheam Swee Har who is also from your batch has been serving her alma mater as the Co curricular senior assistant since 20 May 2011. She is a great help and blessing both to me and the entire school. Datin Cheam brought my appeal for the LCD to you all during your gathering and re-union. She also liaised closely with Mrs.Rachel Samuel to ensure the contribution went through.Thank you Datin Cheam for your help and support and love for Convent Sentul.
On the 10th of Sept, during the morning assembly, I publicly acknowledged the contribution from your batch of 1977 for the LCD to the students and teachers. I did this for two reasons; the first being gratitude and public acknowledgement for sponsorship was necessary and the second reason; so that I can educate the girls not only to receive but also to give in due time. I am pleased to report that this year our excellent students of 2011 gave out of their Mayor's Cup gifts RM 1000/- towards an air conditioner in the SAL ( self accessed learning room )
For your information, the vendor who installed the LCD originally quoted RM 4,250/- which was the sum mentioned by Datin to you during your gathering. Your batch however gave beyond the sum needed and again we say "Thank You". The vendor was also very kind and has given us a discount and the LCD with installation now cost only RM 4,100/-. I will use the extra RM 400/- to purchase two extra remote control for the LCD and another set of wire from the laptop to the LCD.
Thank you once again for giving and for inspiring others to give. May the good Lord bless you all for your generosity.
