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Tenby Schools Ipoh
Newsletter No. 26 | April 2013
www.tenby.edu.my Welcome back to school to all students, parents and staff of Tenby Schools Ipoh! Also we would like to give a very warm welcome to new students and staff who have just joined us this term. We hope that everyone at Tenby Ipoh will have an enjoyable and memorable school term this Summer as it will be our last term at the old campus and we will be moving to Meru Raya in September 2013.
Easter Celebration
In conjunction with the Easter week celebration, the art department of Tenby International School organized a special Easter Eggs exhibition called ‘Egg City’ on the last day of the Spring term 29 March 2013. The entire city was made from empty egg shells and recycled materials, with three main scenes; the ocean scene, city scene and the egg farm scene.
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success. We would also like to congratulate all the winners of the categories.
Nurturing Global Players
More than thirty promising orators gathered at Tenby Schools Ipoh to participate in the Global Perspectives Debates II on Saturday, 30 March 2013 in conjunction with the Open Day for the A Levels June 2013 intake. The debates were organised by the Sixth Form Council (Cohort 7). Among the topics debated were the following: 1 “Scientists have done more for civilization than have philosophers.” 2 “The rose is better than the potato.”
The participants included teams from Tenby Schools Ipoh as well as from SMK St Michael, Ipoh, and the Methodist Girls School, Ipoh. There were also teams from Tenby International School, SM Tenby and the Tenby A Level Centre.
Cross Country
The annual Tenby Cross Country challenge was held on Friday, 29 March 2013. Parents were invited to take part in the run. There were four categories and the groups started at different times. We would like to thank the Tenby PE department as well as student and teacher volunteers who helped make the event a
The hometeam, Tenby International School Ipoh represented by Looi Kian Siew and Ng Chien Xen emerged as the champions while second place went to SMK (P) Methodist Ipoh and third place to Tenby A Levels helmed by Chin Wai Hoe and Ashley Wong.
Stop Press! The Rotary Debate Semi-Final
The Tenby School team qualified for the finals of the Ipoh Rotary Debates 2013 when they defeated SMK (P) Methodist Ipoh on the motion “Mobile phones should be allowed in school”. The debate was held on Monday, 15 April 2013 at SMK St Michael. Tenby Schools were represented by Ng Chien Xen, Kimberly Chen, Looi Kian Siew and Emily Ho. Kimberley was adjudged the Best Speaker of the evening. Congratulations! Tenby Schools will meet St Michael’s Institution in the finals which will be held at Royal Ipoh Club on Thursday, 18 April 2013 at 7.30pm. Good luck Team Tenby!
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Grand Performance at Drama Festival
The A-Level students of Cohort 6 did the school proud when they staged their rendition of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” at the closing night of the MOE’s North Zone Drama Festival held at the Malay College, Kuala Kangsar on 6th April 2013. The performance was attended by students of government residential schools from Perak, Penang, Kedah and Perlis. It was the culmination of many months of theatre practice for the A Level students. The performance was directed by Isabelle Lai Murdoch, assisted by How Mei Ai and Nadiah Najihah bt Kamal Ariff.
Primary & Secondary Cambridge Checkpoint 2013 The Cambridge Checkpoint 2013 exams will be held from Tuesday 23 April 2013 to Thursday 25 April 2013. There are no changes to the school hours during these 3 days. Please take note of the exam time-table attached. Tenby Schools Ipoh Inter-House Football and Netball Tournament This year Tenby Schools Ipoh is introducing a new and exciting inter-house sporting event for netball and football at The Premier Pitch, Menglembu, Ipoh. Details of the competition are as follows :Date Time Venue
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Saturday 27th April 2013 7.30am to 12.30pm The Premier Pitch, Menglembu, Ipoh (please see map overleaf)
Refreshments: Water, energy drinks and snacks will be on sale at the venue by the School’s Interact Club. Teacher in Charge: Mr Ricky Singh (HP: +6013-510 1355) Events for Competition Students: 1. Football under 14 & under 18 (Boys) 2. Netball under 14 & under 18 (Girls)
After School Art Enrichment Class
Ms Michelle Lim from the Art department will be conducting art enrichment classes for this summer term (April - July 2013) as follows:Date & Time : Thursdays, 1.40pm - 2.40pm (60 minutes) Target Groups : Years 1 & 2, KSSR 1 Dates : Ten (10) sessions starting from Thursday, 25 April 2013 Programme 1. Design & Painting of 2 Dining Chairs and a Table 2. Two Key Chains (Fish & Chameleon) 3. A Pen Holder 4. Mother’s Day Craftwork 5. Father’s Day Craftwork Students who are interested to enrol in these classes must complete the Art Enrichment Form attached and return it to the office with the payment of RM 200, at the latest by Monday, 22 April 2013. Cheques are to be made out to Ipoh International School Sdn Bhd.
Parents & Teachers Teams: 1. Football 2. Netball All parents, students and teachers are invited to either participate or come show your support to help make this a truly memorable experience for all those involved. Who’s Your Book Hero? A date in your diary! There will be various activities for Literacy Week which starts on 29th April 2013, and ends with Dress Up Day on Friday 3rd May 2013. The theme for this day is “WHO IS YOUR BOOK HERO?” and the rules are:1. Your costume must be linked to a book 2. Be creative! Prizes will be available for Originality of idea Creativity of design Presentation
Upcoming Events Trip to KL KBSR 5 & 6 students Date : Friday, 3 May 2013 Time : 6.30am – 9.30pm Place : Aquaria and Petrosains KLCC, Kuala Lumpur Cost : RM 60.00 Students joining the trip are required to wear the school uniform and the fee does not include food and drinks.
Address: 28, Jalan Kelab Golf, 30350 Ipoh, Perak. Tel: 05-253 8530 Fax: 05-242 9261 Email:
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Map to Premier Pitch
Primary & Secondary Cambridge Checkpoint 2013.
YR 6 / KBSR 6
YR 9 / KBSM 3 TUESDAY 23RD APRIL 2013
English 0844/01 8.50 am -9.50 am (1 hour)
English 1111/01 9.30 am – 10.40 am (1 hour 10 min)
(Break 10.00 – 10.20 am)
(Break 10.50 – 11.20 am)
English 0844/02 10.40 am - 11.40am (1 hour)
English 1111/02 11.30 am – 12.40 pm (1 hour 10min)
WEDNESDAY 24TH APRIL 2013 Mathematics 0845/01 9.10 am - 9.55 am (45 min)
Mathematics 1112/01 9.30 am – 10.30 am (1 hour)
(Break 10.00 – 10.20 am)
(Break 10.50 – 11.20 am)
Mathematics 0845/02 10.40 am – 11.25 am (45 min)
Mathematics 1112/02 11.30 am – 12.30 pm (1 hour)
THURSDAY 25TH APRIL 2013 Science 0846/01 9.05 am – 9.50 am (45 min)
Science 1113/01 9.55 am – 10.40 am (45 min)
(Break 10.00 – 10.20 am)
(Break 10.50 – 11.20 am)
Science 0846/01 10.40 am – 11.25 am (45 min)
Science 1113/02 11.30 am – 12.15 pm (45 min)
