KOLEJ T6 HAJI ZAINUL ABIDIN

This morning saw a steady stream of both parents and students making a beeline to the canteen to participate in the school orientation programme for new students. The programme started with a recitation of prayer by ustaz and then followed by speeches and sharing of information by the school principal and all the senior assistants. Many students turned in their smartly ironed uniforms and they were later taken by their respective form teachers on a tour round the school premises. The programme ended at 12 noon. Photos showing the event.
Ralph Waldo Emerson-"Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself."

This morning saw a good turn out of teachers for the staff meeting cum SBPA briefing by the school principal. Teachers involved in marking SPM papers were visibly absent and the principal took the opportunity to brief those present on the nitty-gritty of the new pay scheme known as SBPA or New Civil Service Scheme.

During the intermission the teachers and staff were treated to a scrumptuous spread of rice and "cucur kuchai". Then the teachers signed and returned the various forms given out namely the SBPA acceptance forms and new retirement extention forms. All in all it was a fruitful morning and the meeting cum briefing ended at about 1.10 pm.

Photos showing the event.
If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.
Abraham Maslow

The school co-op has put up a nice signboard on top of the main door preparing to open door to customers on 4th January 2012 and also awaiting the soft launch by the school. Many products will be on display and also appropriate things and items will be put up for sale for the benefits and comfort of the students.

The school looks set to usher in the New Year with a bang: "Enter the Dragon." Two new signboards both carrying apt and relevant vision and mission statements were put up a couple of days ago with the noble intention of motivating the teachers and staff to go the extra mile to help the school and students to achieve them.

New Year, New Resolution and appropriately New Vision and Mission = Noble and Good Intention.
Photos showing the new signboards.

This morning saw a school worker arduously painting the basketball and badminton courts with a fresh coat of painting getting ready for the students to use when school reopens on the 4th January 2012. It was quite professionally done without any kind of sophiscated equipment. Thank you and may all the students use the school facilities with care. Photos showing the worker at work.

It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.- Albert Einstein

This morning saw many parents with their children in tow making a beeline to the school to have their children registered. It was a cool morning and the sun was not in its hottest. Parents who forgot to photostat documents were also seen heading to the office to seek help.

Some students of the school were seen on hand to help in the registration exercise with some as traffic wardens, usherer and some as registration clerks. They volunteered to serve the school and this is a good model for other students to emulate. All in all it was a nice experience especially for new students who will be embarking on thier study journey in this school, hopefully for 5 years or so. To all the new students who intend to make this school a place to fulfil their acdemic needs, welcome! Photos showing the parents, students and teachers on duty.

Some renovation work was also carried out during the school holidays to provide a conducive environment for the students and teachers. A lot of old furniture were also discarded kept in secluded rooms from yesterdays were also discarded after approval from JPN or State Education Department.

The school has embarked on a quiet campaign during the current school holidays to put up my sign boards for the benefit of those who visit the school either for business transaction or on educational matters. Curbs, pathway and courts were given a fresh coat of paint by the workers and the whole place simple looked spin and span. Thanks to the co-operation of all the workers, the school indeed is ready to usher in new students for the 2012 session.

Koperasi SHZA Berhad is in the midst of moving to a new premise just beside the Sport Store. Hopefully with the new premise the new environment will garner more business and turn it around. Members of the school co-op together with their ever obliging teachers-advisor took time off their holiday to help managed the shift of books and other stationeries.

This morning saw a hive of activities in the school. The school was getting ready to usher in parents and especially students who will come in droves tomorrow to register for the 2012 session. Both the remove and Form One students will register or appeal to a school of their choice. Photos showing support staff of the school cleaning the canteen and also some workers sprucing out the field surrounding the canteen.

FOR REMOVE AND FORM 1 STUDENTS AND PARENTS
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TO ALL CHRISTIAN TEACHERS, STAFF AND STUDENTS

This is a circular to parents regarding the above matter which was sent to all the parents recently.

Not to be out done, 4 Cekal also had their own class party this morning in the school canteen. There was also an array of finger licking food served by the canteen operator. It was fun eating together to bid each other farewell for the time being during the coming school holidays. Photos showing the event.
The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.- Tom Bodett

This morning Form 4 Bakti also took the opportunity to have a party to honour the teachers who are going on transfer and also to celebrate the year end holidays in the school canteen. They were feted with a big selection of appetizing food and the prominent being KFC.

Photos showing the event.
"Once children learn how to learn, nothing is going to narrow their mind. The essence of teaching is to make learning contagious, to have one idea spark another." -- Marva Collins

During the break, teachers and staff of the school were feted by teachers going on transfer and also supported by Mr Koh who will be retiring soon. It was a meal of farewell and goodwill. It was held in the school pantry and everyone had a great time. Photos showing the event.
"Eating is not merely a material pleasure. Eating well gives a spectacular joy to life and contributes immensely to goodwill and happy companionship. It is of great importance to the morale. " - Elsa Schiaparelli

The hardest part of any friendship
is when it is time to say goodbye,
and even though I wished I could make you stay,
I know I got to let you spread your wings and fly.

For life is a journey that needs to be travelled
and I am certain you'd make it through,
I just want you to know and never forget
that I will surely miss you.

So follow your heart and never give up,
as dreams and wishes do come true,
for I know that someday we'll meet again,
so never forget I will be praying for you.

The assembly held this morning was a very meaningful one before the school closes for the year 2011. Many reminders and advice were given to the students especially on safety during the school holidays. The assembly aslo saw the given of souvenirs by the school principal to the three teachers on transfer; two to the mainland and one to Kuala Lumpur. To all those on trnasfer all the best on your new place of work and to all teachers, staff and students 'HAPPY HOLIDAYS"

Photos showing the event.
One good teacher in a lifetime may sometimes change a delinquent into a solid citizen.-Philip Wylie

The school wishes to congratulate Miss Shakirah on her marriage.

A marriage of two
is for love that is true

A marriage of two
is always something new

A marriage of two
happens sometimes out of the blue

A marriage of two
is worth it when its due

A marriage of two
is a marriage of trust
Many can find themselves lost
It can be an expensive cost

They are only very few
who have a clue
of when love accrues

A marriage of two
is about love making
It is not about
money raking

A marriage of two
can be bad
A marriage of two
can be sad
You should only be glad if
A marriage of two
is for love that is true

Another class also had a party this morning and this time it was class 4 Damai. It was held at the school canteen and teachers were invited to sample food prepared by teachers and students. There was also KFC for everyone and all who attended had a great feast. Photos showing the event.
Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later. - Og Mandino

This morning Form 4 Aman class had a party at the school canteen and teachers were invited to partake in the wide array of food set up nicely on the table. It was such a novel and great way to end the schooling session and also to usher in the year end school holidays.

Photos showing the event.
"We do not remember days; we remember moments. "- Cesare Pavese

This morning again students of 3 Bakti led by Hafiz prepared mushroom soup to be shared by all those who came and helped. They were guided by Miss Noraini their form teacher. At the end of the day, everyone helped themselves to the steaming hot and delicious home-cooked or 'school-cooked" healthy mushroom soup. Photos showing the event at the school pantry.
"Good painting is like good cooking; it can be tasted, but not explained". - Maurice de Vlaminck

The committee members of the Textbook Loan Scheme held a gathering for their teacher-advisor who will be going on a transfer soon. There were sumptuous spread and the students cum teachers enjoyed themselves at the school pantry. To Miss Shaliza, we wish you all the very best and may you continue to work diligently. Photos showing the event.
“Life is like a book we can either study it or let it gather dust on the shelves of the world.” — Rene Godefroy

Students nationwide got a windfall this morning as each of them got RM100.00 as special financial aid givewn by the government to help them in their preparation for the 2012 schooling in terms of books and stationery. Teachers were busy sorting out the money to given either to the students directly or via the parents. Photos showing the teachers getting the money ready.

This is a circular pertaining to the disbursement of money for students and pupils to buy school books and stationery given by the government.

The menu for this morning was Mini Murtabak served by Form 3 students under the capable guidance of Miss Noraini. The students did all the preparation from preparing the ingredients to the cooking itself not forgetting the cleaning up later. All in all it was a great day for the students to fully utilise their free time fruitfully oin school after the PMR exam. That's the real living skills. Who said school is boring ?

Photos showing the event at the school's pantry.
"Good painting is like good cooking; it can be tasted, but not explained. "- Maurice

The following teachers are going on transfer. The school would like to wish you all the best in your new school and may you continue to enjoy good health and serve diligently.


May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day.
May songbirds serenade you every step along the way.
May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that's always blue.
And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through.
~Irish Blessing

The English Language Society of the school also took the opportunity to have a farewell party especially to senior members who will be sitting for the SPM examination next week. Despite the simple yet meaningful spread, many members turned up to grace the occasion.

This morning saw Form 5 Ehsan throwing a simple yet meaningful farewell party at the school canteen. It was more of fellowship rather than the food. Present was the school principal and some invited teachers. It was a great say to say goodbye before the impending SPM examination. To all the students of 5 Ehsan we wish you all the very best.

All Form 5 students of the school were given a thorough briefing on the do's and don'ts before SPM and during SPM examination. A check list was also prepared for the students so that they will be at ease and do not have tension to face the examination. There was also a Q & A after the session held in the school canteen.

A group of Form 3 students baked a few chocolate cakes and they also prepared chocolate fudge under the guidance of their fellow class teacher Miss Noraini at the school's cooking room. After having prepared the scumptious food they happily enjoyed what they had prepared and they also shared with their friends and other school staff. All in all it was a good way to learn besides the academic matters and also a good skill to acquire.

Some 30 Form Three students were taken to the Heritage Trail accompanied by three teachers. This is one of the many programmes prepared for them. They went in a specially chartered bus and the cost was borne by the school. Students will get to see first hand the famous heritage buildings in Penang and this will enrich their knowledge and will help in their studies especially History.

Mr. Koh Chin Hock who will be retiring in December was honoured at a special assembly this morning. The weather was in a compromising mood as if in support of this memorable event. Mr. Koh has served for more than 20 years in the school as a science teacher and his retirement will be a great loss to the school given his vast experience.

This morning the month long reading month was launched by the school principal. It was followed by an oath taking and the singing of the song "Bahasa Jiwa Bangsa" by all the teachers and students.

Students who took part in the Ping Pong Tournament 2011 were presented with their trophy by the school principal this morning. They will also be selected to represent the school as the school team next year.

The annual staff dinner was held at the Evergreen Laurel Hotel this evening. The teachers and staff enjoyed the wide array of food and many kept replenishing their plates putting dieting aside. It was a scrumptious meal and everyone had their fill. Those teachers and staff who attended had a great time not only with the food but also had quality time catching up with each other. All in all it was a great evening.

Photos showing the event.

TO ALL STUDENTS TAKING SPM THIS YEAR

TO ALL MUSLIM TEACHERS, STAFF AND STUDENTS

Recently the girl guides of the school under the capable teacher-advisor Miss Chew organised a trip to Nibong Tebal. The trip was special as it was joined by a Canadian lady guider Ms Ella Schmidt. It was more of an educational trip for the guides. Photo showing the event.
Guiding was invaluable in the way it helped to develop leadership skills. It gave me confidence in myself.
Kathy Kreiner, Canadian Olympic gold medalist in skiing

This morning a ping-pong tournament was held at the school canteen and students who registered came to participate. This tournament is organised by the Ping-Pong Club of the school to get ready a second pools of players once the senior leave the school at the end of the year. Photos showing the event.
'Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right!' - Henry Ford

Mr. Jason of SLC Automotive Academy based in Bukit Mertajam came to the school to a talk on career path after PMR top Form Three students at the multimedia room. The students were given information pertainiung to the automotive industries and the career prospects in the field of automation. Photos showing the event.
'To wish you were someone else is to waste the person you are." - Sven Goran Errikson

This morning Form 3 students of the school took part in the 1 Malaysia Reading Campaign. It was the fourth installation and they had to read a short story and then answered comprehension questions to win an angry bird note book. Many students sportingly raised their hands to answer the questions posed by the teacher-in-charge.

Photos showing the event.
"To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost all of the miseries of life. " - W. Somerset Maugham

Recently Form 5B and 5D students collaborated and had a prom night at Jade Palace Restaurant. The former and present school principals attended the gathering together with teachers of the school. It was a night of fellowship and good food. Everyone had a good time especially belting out hits to add more glamour to the night. Lucky draws were also held together with a simple cake cutting ceremony. Photos showing the event.

The reading campaign entered its 3rd installation this morning with a quiz on Malay proverbs and idioms. This was followed by a reading activity for Form 3 and Form 4 students. They read the newspapers and then did a simple presentation. Prizes were also given to the students who answered the quiz questions correctly and also those who were bold enough to present their reading at the assembly area. Photos showing the event.
" Reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man,and writing an exact man. " - Francis Bacon

Indian teachers of the school treated all the teachers and staff of the school to a very palatable and titillating brunch at the dining hall of the school this morning. It was in conjunction with the recent Deepavali celebration and in line with the 1Malaysia spirit. A big thank you and may we continue to share our joy with each other towards a prosperous and harmonious working environment. Photos showing the event. Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love. - Hamilton Wright Mabie

The Consumer Club of the school had a small gathering at the canteen yesterday. All the members together with the teachers-advisor attended. The school principal was also invited to savour the scrumptious spread fried noodles, jelly, shrimp paste fried chicken and other delicacies. Photos showing the event.
Virtue is never left to stand alone. He who has it will have neighbors.-Confucius

This morning saw the KM1M programme entered into the second phase where remove, Form 1 and Form 2 students were given newspapers to read and then a few students came out to present what they had read.

A few students sportingly came out to present in Bahasa Malaysia and English. This is surely a great way to encourage students to read and also to present after reading. Photos showing the event at the assembly area.

“The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest men of the past centuries.” ^Descartes

TO ALL MUSLIM TEACHERS, STAFF AND STUDENTS