KOLEJ T6 HAJI ZAINUL ABIDIN

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

This morning saw the school principal officially launching the school level reading campaign after reading out a speech. Students then recite some poems and the event ended with a sing along and quiz. The programme is aimed at getting students to inculcate the habit of reading. Photos showing the event.

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

The Islamic Studies Panel had a Ramadhan quiz for the muslims students of thew school recently. This morning winner were presented with certificates and medals by the school principal during the school official assembly. To all the winners congratulations and for those who are not so lucky try again next year. Photos showing the events.

Pattipan Kim, a student from the Resource Centre (RESOS) of the school took part in the championship at USM, Penang on 24 September 2011. He hauled a gold medal for 100m and a silver medal for long jump. He went on to win a silver medal in the national level 1 Malaysia Track and Athlete Championship for Special Education in Bukit Jalil Kuala Lumpur in the 100 metres race from 17 October to 21 October, 2011. To Pattipan, congratulations to you and the school is very proud of you and your achievement. Keep it up. Photos showing the principal presenting the medals to Pattipan.
Achievement seems to be connected with action. Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit. - Conrad Hilton

Students of the school are persistently and consistently trained to park their bicycles and motorcycles in an orderly manner despite not having a bicycle and motor shed. . After years of constant reminder the school is proud to note that the students are disciplined as far as parking their vehicles are concerned. To all the students, thank you for you co-operation. Keep it up. Photos showing the parking area for bicycles and motorcycles.

An instructed and intelligent people,are always more decent and orderly than an ignorant and stupid one. - Adam Smith

This is a circular to parents of students in Remove class, Form 1, 2 and 5 regarding closure of classes during the SPM examinations for 2011.

All Form 3 students of the school were given a talk by the counselor Miss Low as regard to career path after the PMR examination. The talk was held in the multimedia room. It was also one the activities planned by the school as post-PMR activities for the students. Photos showing the event.
Mark Twain - Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.

A group of teachers who got the APC or monetary reward for good performance and teachers who were promoted to a higher grade feted teachers and staff of the school this morning at the dining hall of the school. On behalf of all the teachers and staff a big thank-you to all of you for your generosity and may you attain greater success in the near future. Photos showing the "makan-makan"

"The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure-thing boat never gets far from shore."-Dale Carnegie

TO ALL HINDU TEACHERS, STAFF AND STUDENTS 2011

Students waited patiently for the examination to start despite the intermittent rain. Many students were also seen doing last minute revision at the reading corner. To all the students, we wish you all the very best. Good luck. Photo showing the event.
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” ~ Robert Collier

The fifth formers of the school organized the prom night 2011 at G Hotel poolside and it was attended by a dozen teachers and over 35 students. There were sketches, dance, games, lucky draw, prom king, queen,prince and princess contest. The food was plentiful and sumptuous. Everyone had a great time.

Students taking the PMR soon were given a special briefing on the Dos and Don'ts before, while and after the examination to prepare them mentally to face the examination. They were also given tips on what to do during an emergency. Now that the students are ready hopefully the weather would be merciful during the PMR examination week. Photos showing the event at the school canteen.
“Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven’t planted.” ~ David Bly

Yesterday morning saw the students selflessly donated money to a children's home. Teachers also chipped in. All in all it was a good deed indeed. Photos showing the event.