KOLEJ T6 HAJI ZAINUL ABIDIN

Form 4 student of the school Ooi Vin Shern was featured in The Star Metro dated 30June 2011 on page 10 together with ex-student Tan Seng Keong. Both of them are members of the St. John Ambulance and they diligently put in 1,000 hours of community work to earn the Special Service Shield on Sunday. They were also sworn in as part of the Cadet's Code of Chivalry. Well-done boys. Keep it up.

News clip showing the smiling students.
Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude. -Thomas Jefferson

This morning saw the launching the of the school's Co-operative Day for 2011. There was a tree-planting ceremony, opening ceremony, special sale and presentation of prizes and gifts. There was also a special sale at the Co-op Store. Students were seen crowding the store during recess. There will also be a special sale on this coming Saturday in conjunction with the 1 Student 1 Sport 1 Malaysia Run. Photos showing the event.

The aim of education should be to teach us rather how to think, than what to think—rather to improve our minds, so as to enable us to think for ourselves, than to load the memory with the thoughts of other men.- John Dewey

This afternoon saw an in-house training for the staff and teachers being carried out in the meeting room on one student, one sport. Teachers were being prepared for the nationwide run to be carried on this coming Saturday.
Photos showing the event.

"Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it."

Mr. Su of SMK Mak Mandin was invited by the Counselling Unit of the school to give a motivational talk to students preparing for the coming PMR examination. Form 3A and 3B students sat aptly at the multimedia room to soak into the vast experience of Mr. Su who readily shared his expertise on the subject. All in all it was an enriching session and hopefully the students emerged well armed with the skills of doing well in the exam. Photos showing the event.

Helen Keller : "Science may have found a cure for most evils; but is has found no remedy for the worst of them all - the apathy of human beings."

This morning saw a visit by officers from the Examination Board and also officers from the State Education Department. It was a visit relating to the teaching of motor servicing course offered by the school or in short MPV. On hand to receive the officers was the school principal. The officers later visited the school motor repair workshop for a first hand look at the facilities available. Photos showing the officers.
People are definitely a company’s greatest asset. It doesn't make any difference whether the product is cars or cosmetics. A company is only as good as the people it keeps.- Mary Kay Ash

Fifth formers of the school were given a talk on choosing the right career in airlines industry yesterday at the multimedia room. The students were given an insight on the career path and the opportunities in the field. Photos showing the event.
"You were born an original. Don't die a copy."-John Mason

This afternoon saw members of the PTA gathered at the meeting room to discuss the impending Canteen cum Information Day 2011 to be held at the school premises on the 30th July 2011 from 8am to 2pm. The meeting saw many fruitful ideas being put forward and proposed for the benefits of all. The main purpose of the Canteen Day is to raise funds for putting a roof over the assembly area so that more activities can be carried out in comfort and not at the mercy of the elements such as hot sun and rain as the school sorely lacks a hall. Hopefully all students and parents will come forward to make this event a success. Tickets will be on sale soon. Photos showing the event.

Don't simply retire from something, have something to retire to.- Harry Fosdick -

This morning Form Three students were given a talk on how to score A in the coming PMR examination at the multimedia room. The talk was organized by the Counselling Unit of the school and the talk was given by facilitators from the Kalang Valley. Photos showing the event.

“Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven’t planted.” ~ David Bly

Recently members of the Consumer Club visit the Silver Jubilee old folks home in Sungai Dua, Penang. They were accompanied by two teacher-advisors. At the home they went around helping to keep the place keep, entertaining and also attending to the needs of the folks at the home.

After that they went to the Queensbay Mall where they were put into groups to "shop" wisely. At the end of the day, they had to present their accounts and the reasons for the purchase. All in all it was a day well spent.

Photos showing the event.
"How to be green? Many people have asked us this important question. It's really very simple and requires no expert knowledge or complex skills. Here's the answer. Consume less. Share more. Enjoy life." - Derek Wall, British Politician

The weather was in its best element this morning and the school had its annual Sport Day at USM. Everything went on smoothly without a hitch and ended well at about 12.30 pm. The champion house is the Red House. The best march past team is the Fire Brigade cadets. The school is proud that all the teachers and students together with the support staff worked hand in hand to make this annual event a success. A big thank you to everyone especially to YDP of PIBG for gracing and officiating the event. Photos showing the event.

"Spirit ... has fifty times the strength and staying power of brawn and muscle."
- Unknown

This morning the school had a rehearsal in preparation for the 38th Annual School Sports 2011. The weather was fine and everything went on smooth. Both teachers and students diligently took part and made sure everything was in order for the "big' day which is on Thursday 23 June 2011 at USM, Penang. Photos showing the rehearsal.

The difference between failure and success is doing a thing nearly right and doing it exactly right.
-- Edward C. Simmons

The weather this afternoon was just prefect for the Standard Sports to be carried out. Specially selected students from respective houses tried to outdo each other by jumping higher, throwing further and jumping further in the long jump pit. As the school annual sport day is just a week away, this acts as a run up to the yearly event to be held at USM, Penang. Photos showing the event.
"The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination." -- Tommy Lasorda

The school fire brigade came in as 1st runner-up in a marching competition organized by the district education department which took place at SMK Air Itam last month. It was a proud moment for the fire brigade cadets who outclassed other cadets in term of discipline and pattern formation. Photos showing the captain of the fire brigade cadet Ahmad Fareed receiving the certificate and a trophy from the school principal.

It was a proud moment for fifth former Lee Kar Theng when she received her Queen Guide Certificate from the school principal during the official assembly this morning. It was an accumulation of 4 to 5 years of hardwork that she finally made it with the guidance of the teacher advisor.

She had personally received the certificate from the wife of the PM Datik Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor on 31 May 2011 at the G Hotel in Penang.

Photo showing the proud Kar Theng receiving her cert.

4th of June 2011 will always be remembered by ex-student Banurega as it was her wedding to Mr. Kesavan. The wedding reception was held at College general in Tanjung Bungah. It was an elaborate wedding dinner with live singers to entertain the crowd. To Banurega and Kesavan, we wish you a happy marriage, a marriage filled with warmth, love and happiness. Here's a poem dedicated to both of you.

"Among the finest things in life, a good marriage is the most satisfying and rewarding, the deepest and best of pleasures. That blessed relationship uplifts, enriches, encourages and strengthens both husband and wife. A loving marriage overcomes any obstacles the world may put in its way, strengthening the special marital bond with every challenge conquered. Your wedding is the start of something better than you can imagine. May your marriage be all that you dream of and more."

Ex-principal Mr. Gan was in the StarMetro page 11 dated 1 June 2011. It was in conjunction with the MBS school 120th Anniversary celebration and also the opening of the MBS Heritage Centre. The coffee table book entitled 'Our Heritage' was also launched.

News clipping showing Mr. Gan with other dignitaries.

"There is nothing better than that a man should rejoice in his own works, for that is his heritage."