We are done!

Bengkel Latihan Pembinaan Item - English took place from the 21st to the 23rd of July 2024 at the Pasir Mas District Education Office. It involved 56 primary schools, and the participants were the leaders of the English language committee. The course starts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is something new for the teachers.

My friends and I, as the facilitator, are teacher Nik Nor Sazlina Bt Mustaffa from SKDAH (1), teacher Siti Hajar Akma Bt M.Rawi from SK Chicha Tinggi, and teacher Tan Joyce Ik from SK Kangkong. Before that, we attended this course in Kota Bharu from 9 to 11 July 2024 directly from the Malaysian Examinations Board. About a week later, we had to conduct a course for English teachers in our districts. 

Netball Team of SK Gual To'Deh

The netball team became active during the 2024/25 school session. They held training sessions early in the morning and in the afternoon. A friendly match took place with the netball team from SK Gual Tinggi, and our team emerged victorious. The team was thrilled with their success.

Mr Nazan is the coach of the school netball team. He is committed to everything he does and started training the team as early as April 2024. The team showed great interest and enthusiasm during the training. I congratulate him for taking the school's netball team to an impressive level.

Following that, a district-level competition was held. Our school team competed against several other schools but fell short of advancing to the next level. Despite this, the team demonstrated great teamwork and a strong desire to win. They are determined to give their best effort in the upcoming year.

My journey learning Thai

I never thought that I would have a dream like this. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, it's hard to believe that I can now write, read, and speak Thai. At first, I wasn't sure if I could learn this language well because Thai is tough to understand. Thai has five intonations that are difficult to learn in a short period of time. During the movement control period, I took online classes encouraging me to learn Thai. I took paid courses and within six months, I was able to learn the language. When I was performing Umrah in Mecca, I prayed that one day, I would be able to speak Thai well.

I am dressed in traditional Thai clothing for the first time, and it makes me feel a deep connection to Thai culture.

Self Access Learning & 21st Century Classroom

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Well done to SK Gual To'Deh

The 4th Language Week & Highly Immersive Program (HIP) was successfully implemented. Everyone who attended that day said it was an exciting and meaningful program. The pupils displayed talent in various fields such as interviews, storytelling, poetry, acting, dikir barat, etc. The audience was excited to see the pupils' performances from SK Gual To'Deh, SK Kangkong, and SK Gual Sitok. This program is conducted in Malay, English, Arabic, and Thai.

As the coordinator of this program, I want to extend my sincere congratulations to the school members who worked together to make this program successful. Throughout the week, the teachers organized various activities according to their plans. The program will start on June 9, and the inauguration day is Thursday, June 13. However, preparations to organize this program were made as early as March. Language Week and HIP are annual events; this year marks the 4th time it has been organized, in 2024.

Honestly, I have no idea how to write this article. My body is still tired, and my brain is not functioning well. Starting at the beginning of March, I did the management work until the final week before the program was done. Every day seems to be getting closer, and I always get goosebumps whenever I think about this program. Even though it was the fourth time, the nervousness was still there. However, I am focusing on pupil performance. Pupil training during three months is a very critical period and tests the patience of a teacher. It is a challenging task to train the pupils to perform in English. There is only one thing in my mind: I want to show that the pupils here who live at the Malaysia-Thailand border also have the talent to perform in English.

It is a challenging task. The program this time is more significant than the previous one. Several schools in the Gual Periok Zone have also participated in this program. The pressure on me as a coordinator is increasing when considering other schools. I have to ensure that this program will run smoothly and be seen as perfect in the eyes of others, even if it means I won't get a good night’s sleep. However, I am confident that Allah SWT will help me run the program smoothly.

Let's discuss pupil performances. All pupil presentations are in English, which is a very challenging task. I am proud of Sufian, a pupil from 3 Arif. He was tasked with interviewing an officer from Pasir Mas District Education Office. I used an interview script appropriate for the pupil's level, which I obtained from AI. He was trained in less than a month. First, I asked him to memorize and understand the questions. After that, I corrected his pronunciation and intonation. Finally, he could remember and communicate very well during the interview. I am proud of his abilities. Adam Safiuddin needs no further introduction. He is a talented storyteller. During his performance, I noticed that the audience seemed excited by the storytelling style that he delivered.

It's time for me to take a break. You can watch the Language Week and HIP program on my YouTube channel. Click your selected videos:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Part 8

Part 9

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The Galleries

A Gifted

"A talented pupil, Adam Safiuddin Bin Asyraf, nine years old, from SK Gual To'Deh, is a hardworking pupil who is focused on his studies. His talent was first noticed when he was eight years old. He is an active and sociable pupil who likes to ask questions in class and always prepares his exercises. He has undergone storytelling training for a few months in preparation for the Language Week and Highly Immersive Program scheduled for June 13, 2024. He has shown great improvement and now he delivers the story well. I am extremely proud to have a pupil like him. Congratulations, Adam."

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Official Song for the 4th HIP 2024

 Friends in English

Verse 1:

In the classroom, where we learn and play

Words and laughter brighten up our day

With our friends, we explore and see

The magic in our ABCs

Chorus:

We love English, it's so much fun

With every word, new friendships begun

Guided by our teacher every day

In this happy, English way

Verse 2:

Reading stories, writing dreams so bright

Speaking clearly, shining in the light

With our friends, we sing and dance

Every lesson is a joyful chance

Chorus:

We love English, it's so much fun

With every word, new friendships begun

Guided by our teacher every day

In this happy, English way

Bridge:

Through the words we share, our bonds grow strong

Learning side by side, we all belong

Sir Mazeri's smile, our guiding star

Together we'll go far

Chorus:

We love English, it's so much fun

With every word, new friendships begun

Guided by our teacher every day

In this happy, English way

Outro:

In our hearts, the lessons will remain

The joy of English, and friends we've gained

Thank you, Sir Mazeri, for leading the way

In this happy, English way

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