KOLEJ T6 HAJI ZAINUL ABIDIN

This morning saw parents taking their children to school to attend a briefing and orientation programme at the school canteen. The school admin took turn to brief the parents and students. Later the students were taken by their respective teachers on a familiarization tour of the school.

Parents also took the opportunity to purchase exercise books and stationeries at thew school's co-op. Teachers were also on hand to get to know the parents.

To all the new students, welcome to school on 2nd January 2013.

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Les Brown: "Your goals are your road maps that show and guide you what is possible for your life."

TO ALL TEACHERS, STAFF AND STUDENTS,

This morning saw a happy and delighted Huan Kok Wei of 3 Aman collecting his result slip with a wide smile on his face. He is the top scorer of the school with 5As and 3Bs. To Huan Kok Wei, congratulations and may you continue to pass with flying colours in the SPM.

Photo showing a smiling Kok Wei.
David BlyStriving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven't planted.

This morning saw a hive of activity in the school office due to the releasing of the 2012 PMR results. Many students turned up, some with their parents or friends to collect the result slip. 

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 There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. 

TO ALL CHRISTIAN TEACHERS, STAFF AND STUDENTS,
MERRY CHRISTMAS

This afternoon saw the marriage of staff Encik Wan Zahari's eldest daughter. The wedding luncheon was held at RECSAM cafe located in Jalan Gelugor. The school principal, senior assistants, teachers and other staff also attended the event.

To En. Wan as he is fondly known as, tahniah and congrats. Photos showing the event.

COME BACK TO SCHOOL ON 2 JANUARY 2013 (WEDNESDAY)

The four teachers on transfer gave a delicious Italian treat to all the teachers and staff of the school. Teachers were treated to mouth-watering pizza, pasta and other delectable food. 

To the teachers on transfer thank you for the treat and all the best. Photos showing the event.
“Remember me and smile, for it's better to forget than to remember me and cry.” ― Dr. Seuss

This morning saw a special assembly being held to honour the four teachers who are going on transfer. They were each given a souvenir by the school principal and they also gave parting speech and words of advice to the students. Photos showing the event.
"Happy trails to you, until we meet again.
Some trails are happy ones,
Others are blue.
It's the way you ride the trail that counts,
Here's a happy one for you." 
– Dale Evans

Madam Chew W Shyan got married this morning and the dinner reception was held at the Hydro Hotel, Penang.  Many teachers and staff attended the dinner which lasted till late in the evening. The food was great and the entartainment was superb.

The bride looked fabulous in pink and the groom looked marvellous as well. We wish the bride and groom a happy and joyous marriage. photos showing the event.
Marriage is not a simple love affair, it's an ordeal, and the ordeal is the sacrifice of ego to a relationship in which two have become one.- Joseph Campbell 

Congratulations to the following teachers for successfully getting their transfer to their hometown. Wishing you all the best in your new school .

This is a notice to parents regarding the dates for the sales of exercise books at school's co-op for 2013.

This evening saw teachers and staff having a great time makan-makan at the banquet hall of Royal Hotel. there was a huge array of food served buffet style and the teachers and staff had a delightful time tucking in.
It was a great time to foster good fellowship among the teachers and staff amidst wonderful ambience and delectable food.

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Yesterday saw about 40 post-PMR students together with 4 teachers went to the Bird Park and Mengkuang Dam as part of the post-PMR programme organised by the Counselling Unit of the school. The students had a great time especially after studying hard for their PMR.

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"Until you make peace with who you are, you'll never be content with what you have." Moris Mortman

This afternoon saw the school principal Mr. Seah giving the students a pep talk before the SPM examinations. Students were also reminded to arrive early at the exam hall during the exam period. Other teachers on hand also gave the students "the do's and don't" before, during and after the exam.

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"We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are."-- Max DePree

During the school recess the marketing executives of The Star publication visited the school and did a promotion. Students who bought the newspaper were given freebies. Many students bought the papers and were give free raincoat, KFC vouchers and old issues of Galaxie.

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“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.”  Sir Richard Steele

This afternoon saw the Co-curriculum Leadership Course being attended by selected students from Remove to Form 4. This course is to prepare the students to take over the helm in 2013 as chairman, president and so on. Teachers-advisor from various clubs and societies took turn to facilitate.

The students were given a scrumptious lunch before the session and the principal was kind enough to give an opening speech. Photos showing the event.
Jesse Jackson:'Leaders must be tough enough to fight, tender enough to cry, human enough to make mistakes, humble enough to admit them, strong enough to absorb the pain, and resilient enough to bounce back and keep on moving.'

Yesterday afternoon saw the Fire Brigade Cadets of the school having  a farewell cum appreciation lunch for  members who had served well and soon be leaving the school after their SPM. The theme was "Sedetik Bersama Seabad Terasa" meaning "A Moment of Togetherness A Century Felt"

The captain of the group gave a speech of thanks to the members. Certificates of appreciation were also presented. Photos showing the event.
"Let no mans ghost ever come back and say his training failed him."-Anon.

This morning saw the mobile library from Seberang Perai visiting the school on the invitation of the school library. The purpose was to improve and inculcate the reading habit among the students of the school and at the same time promoting their activities.

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“If you can read this, thank a teacher." - Anonymous teacher

This morning saw the school principal presenting medals, certificate and a mock cheque to Cheah Chin Eng of 5 Ehsan who was the champ in the Traditional Lion Dance Competition 2012 held in Malacca recently.

Congratulations and all the best. Photos showing the presentation.
The man who has no imagination has no wings.-Muhammad Ali

This morning saw Penang Girl Guides doing a flashmob to promote the go green campaign. The school's teacher-advisor and some guides also joined in this go green effort at the Chowrasta market and the vicinity of the market namely Campbell Street and Penang Road.

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There is a sufficiency in the world for man’s need but not for man’s greed.  ~Mohandas K. Gandhi

TO ALL HINDU TEACHERS, STAFF AND STUDENTS

Teachers and staff of the school were feted to a simple meal during recess this morning to celebrate the promotion of some teachers to DG48 and DG52 at the school's pantry. A big thank you to the sponsors and  hopefully there will be more such occasion in future.

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"Cultivation to the mind is as necessary as food to the body." - Marcus Tullis Cicero

This morning saw the R eading Camp 2012 moving into the next phase which is the  reading of newpapers by the students. Students were given newspapers of various languages to read for 10 minutes and then they were asked to report what they had read. 

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“Reading a book is like re-writing it for yourself. You bring to a novel, anything you read, all your experience of the world. You bring your history and you read it in your own terms.”

- Angela Carter

This morning saw the SPCA or Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals visiting the school to give a talk on the invitation of the counselling unit of the school. Mostly Form Three students were invited to the multimedia room for the talk after recess.

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"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." - George Elliot

This morning saw the Senior Assistant for  Students' Affair presenting money to parents who came at the meeting room under the scheme KWAMP or "Kumpulan Wang Amanah Miskin Pelajar." This is a form of aid to poor students.

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This morning saw Form 3 and Form 4 students reading at the assembly area with the guidance of Puan Tan. Students were given a book to read for about 10 minutes and then they were asked comprehension questions. This event is in line with the Ministry programme to inculcate reading habits among the young especially school going students.

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“A capacity and taste for reading gives access to whatever has already been discovered by others.” - ^{Abraham Lincoln}

Yesterday afternoon saw the members of the school's co-operative being appreciated with the presentation of certificates of appreciation and were later feted to the fingers licking good  KFC. The appreciation ceremony was held at the meeting room.

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“You bring out the best in yourself by looking for the best in others.” Gene Bedley

Since last week a few Form Three students took time to help out in the drawing of murals on the school wall. They were under the guidance of Pn. Lam and the mural drawing is a good way not only to beautify the school walls but also as a beneficial way to spend their free time in one of the school's post-PMR programmes.

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A temporary teacher reported to the school last week. He is to take over the duty of Ustazah Nurul Hazwani who went on materinity leave.

The temporary teacher is Encik Shahril from Kuala Kurau. He will be in the school to assist for a time frame of 3 weeks. To Enik Shahril, welcome to the school and hopefully you will help out the area given to you.

This morning saw the school principal launching the "Kem Membaca 1 Malaysia 2012" atau 1 Malaysia Reading Camp 2012. After the launch, the teachers and students sang the theme song followed by a quiz based on the song. The programme was to inculcate the life long reading habits among the students.

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“The habit of reading is the only enjoyment in which there is no alloy; it lasts when all other pleasures fade.” - Anthony Trollope

Last night saw the fourth prom night for the school organised by the students with the guidance of the teachers. It was held at E&O Hotel and a huge crowd turned up comprising present, and past students with some coming all the way from Kuala Lumpur.

It was a night of fun with performances and lucky draws.  Everyone went home feeling happy and the memory of this great prom night will linger in the mind of the students for many more years to come.

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