Dear Parents, Thank you for reading this Bulletin

Dear Parents,
Thank you for reading this Bulletin.
Suspensions
It is with great disappointment that the School announces that two pupils have been suspended from School for
anti-social behaviour, and cheating in examinations.
The School expects the highest standard of behaviour from the whole School community, at all times.
Photography in School: Opt-out Release
The use of images of children at School is obviously highly important to communicate what Tenby SEP does to both
current and potential parents, but the School must be certain that such images are not used inappropriately or by
any persons without consent. In order to manage this, a ‘Photography Opt-out Release Form’ will be mailed to all
parents. Replies only required from those parents who wish to ‘opt out’.
Congratulations SST
SST have staged two wonderful ‘showcases’ for junior and senior students and their parents this week.
Has Tenby got talent? Yes – it certainly has.
Sixth Form Options
It must be an anxious time for Year 11 pupils deciding their Tenby A ‘level Courses. It is hoped the special ‘Taster
Day’ arranged earlier this week will have helped the ‘mist to clear’.
Thank you PE Department
School Fixtures on Saturdays, Sundays, mid-week, Inter- House matches; thank you PE Department for ‘going the
extra mile’.
Well done to all pupils representing with pride the School or their House.
Notable successes in recent competitions are detailed elsewhere in the Newsletter. Good luck to those 130 pupils
who will assemble at School at 06:15hrs this Sunday morning to participate in the Cross Country Competition at
Nexus School. Come on Tenby!
Education Fair: Mid Valley Centre, this Saturday & Sunday
Thank you to those Pupils, Administration Staff, Academic Staff, and Parents who will represent the School at
the Education Fair. Come on Tenby!
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Over 180 pupils now regularly having Instrumental Tuition at School;
including 4 pupils learning the Harp
Well done Music Department for arranging so many pupils to begin individual
Music Tuition with an array of top class professional, visiting musicians. Parents
wishing their children to start Tuition the next January 2015 Term should contact
the Music Department directly.
Adult Community Choir for Parents, Staff and Friends of the School
TONIGHT at 19:00hrs until 20:30hrs In the Auditorium
The first ever rehearsal takes place for a Tenby School SEP Community Choir in
the Auditorium this evening; all are most welcome.
Act of Remembrance: Sunday 9th November at 08:00hrs
The School will be represented at a special Ceremony at 08:00hrs on Sunday at
Tugu Negara, Jalan Parliament {near Lake Gardens}. The Ceremony will honour
those who gave their lives for peace in both World Wars and other conflicts up until
the present day. This year marks the Centenary of the beginning of the tragic First
World War which claimed so many lives, and the end of that War at the 11th hour,
on the 11th day, of the 11th month. This Act of Remembrance is held in
Commonwealth countries throughout the world, and two minutes’ silence will be
observed.
Earlier this week there was a special Secondary TIS and SST Assemblies
explaining about the poppy as a symbol of remembrance.
The very poignant theme tune from the film Schindler’s List was wonderfully
performed by Christopher Chan {violin} and Mr. Shen {piano} and was received in
silence, and students dutifully observed the request to depart from Assembly in
silence.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. We will
remember them.
Kind regards,
Andrew Auster
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Useful Links
http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?
storycode=340908
A nice article about education being a
family affair - that students should be
involved in conversations about their
learning
Upcoming Events/Reminders
07.11.14 – Adult Community Choir Rehearsal @ 19:00hrs - 20:30hrs for Parents,
Teachers & Friends of the School. There will be 4 rehearsals this Term on Fridays,
7th, 14th, 21st & 28th November. For those interested, please come along, and sing
for fun.
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http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?
storycode =2651278
BLP & getting students to challenge
things more
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http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?
storycode=6167534
Flexing your learning muscles
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http://www.gse.harvard.edu/newsimpact/2012/01/are-you-down-with-ordone-with-homework/
Homework & the Cold War
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http://www.buildinglearningpower.
co.uk/blp/What_is_BLP.html
Building Learning Power
Fixtures
 09.11.14 - Cross Country @ Nexus
 12.11.14 - U11 Boys Basketball @ ISP
 19.11.14 - U18 Boys and Girls Basketball @ ISKL
 22.11.14 - Primary Swimming Gala @ Tenby
 29.11.14 - Swimming Gala @ ISP & U15 Boys Football @ Sri KDU
 01.12.14 - U15 Boys and Girls Basketball @ Tenby
 05.12.14 - Primary Swimming Gala @ KLASS
 06.12.14 - Secondary Swimming Gala @ KLASS
Reminder: Checkpoint
The Cambridge Primary & Secondary Checkpoint exams are scheduled for 27th –
29th April 2015. Details to follow nearer the date.
ICAS Results
Some parents requested information on how to receive the ICAS result.
Certificates have been sent out through school secretaries. If you feel that you are
unaware of the result you can contact the respective school secretary via email. If
you have a certificate and would like to access online results then the login details
are on the back of the certificate.
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Downloads
TIS Parents’ Handbook
http://www.tenby.edu.my/photo/pdf/Inf
ormation_for_TIS_Parents_2013_.pdf
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TIS Curriculum Handbooks
http://www.tenby.edu.my/setia-ecopark/downloads#
Free KL Eco Film Fest Community Screening in Tenby
All Students, Teachers, Staff and Parents are invited to watch the following films
which will be screened in EPC on Tuesday 18th November at the following
times:1. Screening Time: 08:00hrs – 09:30hrs
(Running time: 78 minutes)
Film title: Waking the Green Tiger, A Green Movement Rises in China
2. Screening Time: 11:00hrs – 12:30hrs
(Total Running time: 71 minutes)
Four films titles:
i) Bikpela Bagarap (Big Damage) (Running time: 42 minutes)
ii) S.O.B (Save Our Bats) (Running time: 9 minutes)
iii) The Story of AWAK (Running time: 10 minutes)
iv) On Borrowed Time (Running time: 10 minutes)
Our Special Thanks go to SST Parents Association for sourcing these films for
screening. We hope that everyone in Tenby Community will be watching these
shows.
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LMW Creative Challenge 2014
On Sunday 2nd November, 2014 some of
our Creative Crafting CCA students
attended the LMW Creative Challenge
2014, Inter-School Competition. One of
our students; Bernice 8E won 2 titles as
follows:
1. 2014 Overall (Top 10) Outstanding
Individual Category
2. 2014 Thinking Category
Skate Bandung 2014
Thamitira Rooban from Class 1T represented Malaysia in Skate Bandung
2014 from 31st October to 2nd November. We are delighted to share that she won
two silvers and two bronzes for all four events that she participated in.
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TENBY SCOUTS “BUAT SEHABIS
BAIK” CAMP 2014 by Mr. Kwa
Friday 31st October – Sunday 2nd
November, 3 Days 2 Nights with 16
students at Tenby Schools’ Field, Setia
Eco Park.
Thank you to the volunteers, Pn.
Shermalin, Pn. Premila, Ms. Reeka and
Mr. Eddie offer to help. Thanks to the
school management - Tenby Scouts,
currently have a Scout Den, located at the schools’ field.
We offer activities, including swimming,
kayaking,
abseiling,
and
staged
performance. With Scouts, young people
also get the chance to develop skills in IT,
PR and mechanics. There’s something for
every young person, whatever their ability.
Activities are a crucial part of Scouting and
essential when providing an exciting,
rewarding and memorable experience for
young people. The 207 Petaling Troop is
doing a great job in ensuring that our growth in Cub Scout numbers leads the pack
once more. I look forward to following their progress.
Our activity badges allow Scouts to
demonstrate their progress in various
pursuits, and help them to form new
interests. They are usually awarded
when a young person has completed a
challenging yet achievable set of
requirements.
Each section has at least one Chief
Scout's Award; ranked bronze, silver, and gold. Many older Scouts also complete
the various parts of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The King's Scout Award marks
the pinnacle of effort and achievement for Explorer Scouts and Scout Network
members.
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All photos credited to Li Yan (F2M) and Manpeet (F2M)
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Upcoming Events
Date
Tuesday 11th
November
(whole day)
Thursday 13th
November
(whole day)
Friday 28th
November
09:00hrs 12:00hrs
(MPH)
School
Activity/Event
Primary SST
Great
Challenges
Day
Secondary
SST Great
Challenges
Day
Superstar
Awards
Ceremony
Examination Dates
Examination
Date
SPM for
3rd November –
Form 5
2nd December
2014
Updated Term Schedule for 2015
Term
Date
1
07.01.15 to 03.04.15
2
13.04.15 to 15.07.15
3
10.08.15 to 02.12.15
Remark
Primary children involved in a
series of activities for 3 parts of the
day according to physical, verbal
and nonverbal
Secondary children involved in a
series of activities for 3 parts of the
day according to physical, verbal
and non-verbal
Awards presentation for Std 1-5,
F1-4 students.
Musical drama “Frost Zone” will be
staged after awards presentation
Remark
Students are advised to stay in school
after the morning paper when there is
an afternoon paper
No of days
56
61
73
Total : 190 days
Please note that there is a change in the date for the last day of Term 3 which is
now Wednesday 2nd December 2015.
PT3 Assessments Reporting
Form 3 students who had just sat for the above assessments in October will be
receiving the following reports on the dates given below:The school will be
presenting these reports
to Form 3 students
Report
1.School-based Assessments
2. Psychometric Asessments
3. Physical Activities, Sports &
Cocurriculum Assessments
4.Form 3 Assessments
released by the Malaysian
Examination Syndicate
Date
17-21st November
2014
22nd December 2014
All these reports will be sent home to parents following the above schedule.
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Form 3 Subjects Option Days
All Form 3 students were briefed on Tuesday 4th November & Wednesday 5th
November in the Lecture Room on their elective subjects and core subjects for
their studies in Form 4 next year. The areas covered were as follows:1. Pre-requisite to firm up
2. Syllabus outline
3. SPM format
4. Course Work/Practical
5. Commitment
6. Weekly after school extra classes
i) BC F4 (Monday & Wednesday)
ii) Prinsip Akauns (Thursday)
For all other subjects not scheduled for these two days, they will be discussed
during the subject period as according to time table on other days within the week.
The line-up for the presentation was as follows:Time
07:50hrs –
09:00hrs
09:00hrs –
10:25hrs
Morning Break
Day1: Tuesday 4th Nov
Determination & Ability by
Pn Lee
Additional Maths by Pn
Tsai
10:50hrs –
11:50hrs
11:50hrs –
12:50hrs
Lunch Break
13:50hrs –
14:30hrs
Prinsip Akaun by
Pn Vigneswary
Bahasa Melayu by En
Abdul Kipli
Available Options &
Filling-up Subjects Choice
for F4 by Mr Seravanan
Day2:Wed 5th Nov
07:50-08:50hrs Ekonomi Asas by
Pn Indra
08:50—09:50hrs
Chemistry by Ms Lau
09:50 – 10:25hrs
Sejarah by Pn Kavitha
10:50 – 11:50
Biology by Pn Khoo
11:50 –12:50
Seni Visual by Mr Kwa
13:20—14:30hrs
Physics by Mr Ch’ng
Second
Annual
Primary
Multitalent Day
Tenby is always brimming with
talented students. To show the
many unique and amazing
talents, Sekolah Sri Tenby held
the Second Annual Multitalent
Day on Monday 3rd November at
the EPC. Multitalent day this
year was again a showcase of
talents of the children who had
experienced the activities during
all the four Academic Weeks.
The students worked hard to put
on fantastic shows with 3-D model presentations, short plays, storytelling and
singing. With the enthusiastic students, innovative teachers and the great turned
out of supporting parents, Multitalent Day was a trumpeting success.
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Play on ‘The Mouse Wedding’ by standard 3S
After the showcase of the Primary students, all the parents stayed back for a
short discussion about “Maximizing Students Potential”. They were briefed on all
the school initiatives to leash out children’s potential and parents too raised their
interest in this aspect. Among the school initiatives which are related to
curriculum are as follows:Providing opportunities for students to sit for ICAS (International Competition
& Assessments for Schools)
Artistes Workshops to develop their skills in Performing Arts
International Chinese Language Proficiency Tests for Writing, Reading &
Speaking
Academic Weeks activities for Languages, Science, Mathematics,
Humanities & TechVoc Subjects
String Orchestral Workshops for musical development
Lego Education for all levels
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Leadership on-site camps for Primary & Off –Site Secondary Adventurous &
Personal Development Camps
Speech & Drama component is incorporated in the English curriculum for
Std1-3
We will look also into the parents’ interest to have Spanish, German and French
Classes conducted for CCAs.
Illustrator cum Author Session with Std 4S
The Standard 4S students attended a fun-filled session on Thursday 6th November
with Korky Paul who is a British Illustrator of children’s books. Korky entertained
them with a story that brought them to a world of their own imagination. As the
children drew their own dinosaurs, Korky went to every child and shared some
drawing and colouring tips. At the end of the session, the class created a “gallery”
where a mini exhibition was held. It was quite amazing to see how the children
were able to express themselves in their drawings. The children viewed all the
drawings before they left. His books were available for sale at the servery. Some
of the students bought his book and got his autograph.
The story-telling session
One of the students being the model
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Upcoming Events – Students
04.11.14 - Sixth Form Taster Day for Year 11s
17.11.14 - Nursery Exit Point 'Animals'
17.11.14 - Reception Exit Point 'Changes' Trip
18.11.14 - Art & Design Department's Trip @ 09:00-14:00
21.11.14 - Y4 Trip
21.11.14 - Y6 Exit Point Trip
28.11.14 - Y5 Exit Point 'Fit for Life'
Upcoming Events – Parents
28.11.14 - EY Christmas Assembly @ 11:45hrs – 13:00hrs, EPC with Parents.
School Production Dates: “The Wiz That Never Was”
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Evening Performances: 03.12.14. & 04.12.14. @ 19:00hrs
Rehearsal Sleepover : 14.11.14. – 15.11.14. @ 16:00hrs
Weekend Rehearsals : 22.11.14. @ 09:00hrs – 16:00hrs & 30.11.14. @
09:00hrs – 16:00hrs
Pantomime Production
Please note that due to an event there has been some date changes to the
weekend rehearsals for the Pantomime Production:
 Sleepover rehearsal - Friday 14th November – Saturday 15th November
@ 16:00hrs
 Sunday 23rd November @ 09:00hrs – 16:00hrs
 Sunday 30th November @ 09:00hrs – 16:00hrs (previously dated as the 29th
November)
Performance Dates:
 Wednesday 3rd December @ 19:00hrs
 Thursday 4th December @ 19:00hrs
Tickets are priced at RM25.00 and will be on sale in the foyer from the week
beginning 24th November at the following times:
 07:10hrs – 07:35hrs
 10:30hrs – 10:50hrs
 14:35hrs – 14:50hrs
Thank you for your continued support!
London Trip
Please note that closing date for handing in slips and the deposit for the London
Trip is MONDAY 10TH NOVEMBER. The total cost of the trip is RM9000.00. A
deposit of RM3000.00 is required to secure your child a place, which will need to
be paid via cheque to ‘Tenby World Sdn. Bhd’. A payment plan for the remainder
of the balance will then be worked out. The cost of the trip includes:
 Flights from KL to London
 Airport Coach Transfers in the UK.
 7 Nights accommodation on a Half Board basis
 All evening meals
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Backstage Tour of National Theatre
8-Day Travelcard for London Underground (Zones 1-6)
Shakespeare's Globe Performance (standing ticket)
Guided Tour of Shakespeare's Globe (30 mins) and Entrance to Exhibition
Warner Bros Studio Tour by coach
2x West End Theatre Show (Wicked & TBC)
National Theatre Show (TBC)
2x 90 Minute West End Workshop - Tailored to Show
Sightseeing tour of London
Travel Insurance
Sixth Form Taster Day
On Tuesday 4th November Year 11 pupils had the
exciting opportunity to sample life in Tenby Sixth Form
as part of the Sixth Form Taster Day. Pupils picked a
range of subjects to try out and were challenged with
engaging and stimulating activities. Many pupils were
seen to be enjoying the benefits of the Sixth Form
common room at lunch time and the whole day was a
very positive and rewarding experience for the pupils
and staff alike. Hopefully the whole day will help some of
the Year 11s who have not quite decided on their subject
choices for the Sixth Form to make their decisions.
My time at Camp… Year 7
Keisha 7E
We did many different activities, such as river trekking, outdoor cooking, and rock
climbing (unfortunately it was raining! ) I had fun in river trekking, as the water
was cool, while the weather was hot. Everyone, including me, learnt: Stay Positive.
Be Responsible. Challenge by Choice. Appreciate Relationships, and Safety
Minded.
We also learnt how to solve problems, and what the steps should be. They are:
Ask Questions
Brainstorm
Compare
Do
Evaluate
I learnt team-building skills, and how to work in a team, whether I liked them or
not! The mini games were fun; we had to try to flip over mats and we also made a
catapult out of rubber bands, string, and sticks. I generally had a fun time at camp,
with my friends.
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Year 8 Camp, October 2014
By Dhivya 8B
I was asked to write an account of the
Year 8 camp to Taiping, but I did not
know how to write my introduction.
Introductions are getting old, everyone
writes them… I thought I’d jump
straight to the activities (suffice to say
the air was filled with excitement) Here
goes!
On the way, we stopped at the Gua
Tempurung Caves. I was looking
forward to caving the most, it was definitely the highlight of the trip- who wouldn’t
savour the thrill of accelerating down mud slides and crawling through knee-deep
water with stalactites a foot above their head?
Upon arrival in Taiping, we checked into our
hotel, Legend Inn. It was so comfortable and
ambient, I was practically squealing for the first
ten minutes of our stay (and running through the
corridor- and yes, my roommate and I locked
ourselves out of our room twice).
After a good night’s sleep (and chitchat!) and a
delicious breakfast at our superb hotel, my group
left to go for a strenuous jungle trek full of
demanding slopes, followed by a delectable
lunch at a seafood restaurant.
Once we finished our food, we embarked on a
thrilling river cruise, where we saw eagles MERE
METRES away from us. Then, we visited a
charcoal factory, where we learned about
charcoal’s heritage, history, and its traditional
manufacturing process. Finally, we went on a
mangrove walk, and spotted fiddler crabs, egrets
and mudskippers in their natural habitat.
After (heavy heartedly) checking out of Legend Inn
on our last day, we visited the renowned Taiping
Zoo, where we feasted our eyes on the diverse
species and beautiful breeds of many animals, and
amusing ourselves with their antics!
I feel this was my most memorable school camp,
not only because it was an amazing experience
but because the activities were enjoyable, rigorous
and educational at the same time! My friends think
the activities really bonded us together, and got us
to know each other better (and even the teacherswhen we were all singing together on the last
night…) Plus we learned to encourage our friends
when they were fearful in the caves, and
supported them when they felt like quitting during the jungle trek. It was truly a trip
to remember!
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We Are What We Eat in Year 1!
The children in Y1 have been very busy this week learning all about healthy food.
They have started to plant their own vegetables even used fruit and vegetables to
create some artistic masterpieces. With the help of some very talented parents,
the children produced some amazing, edible works of art!
Early Years Deepavali Assembly
Last Friday the Early Years was filled with lots of fun and cheer when the children
came into school in their costumes all ready for the Deepavali Assembly. Each
class took turns to perform a dance and the children showcased some really good
dance moves. Parents enjoyed the show tremendously and the teachers had a lot
of fun dancing with the children. Thank you to all parents who came in to support
us.
Ms. Yi Ling on Tour
TIS Primary Music teacher, Ms. Yi Ling, will be absent from school for the next two
weeks as she is giving a concert “Est-Dal” in Hungary with accomplished
Hungarian Baritone Henrik Schutz and accompanist Anna Heibl.. Yi Ling has been
invited to sing “Nine German Arias” by G.F. Handel.
We are very fortunate to have such an accomplished professional musician
teaching our children and we wish Yi Ling a very successful tour. Yi Ling has
planned the lessons for all Primary classes and they will be taught by a temporary
qualified music teacher, Ms. Dayang.
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