SHOWCASE Kelab KEJARA dan Cegah Jenayah (in progress)

Because of unexpected technical errors and what not, the preparation for the showcase was halted until this morning (Feb 21st 2012). However, the committee worked very hard since early morning to put up all the materials and also prepared the place for showcase. An announcement was also made during the first period to let the students know about the Showcase and other activities that are taking place starting recess time. HS took some pictures showing the progress of the preparation.

 a) Club Pres trying to fix the box for quiz

 b) Start putting up materials while waiting for the other committes

c) Still lonely :P

 d) The girls helps finding more materials to put up

 e) It's not easy to be club Pres. Haha

 f) Working...working...

 g) Girls take charge while the boys work on the other showcase area

 h) "We need moreeee..."

 i) Faster boys! Faster!!

 j) Making sure everything is in order

 k) Nicely done :3

 l) Promoting the showcase area

m) Err...our first visitor. :P

In the end, everybody agreed to put up more materials before tomorrow. HS admired the club president (Izzul Haziq) and other members for showing efforts to make sure the Showcase is a success. I will post up more pictures soon. :3 Thanks guys. You're the best!

~HS the MOD~

KELAB CEGAH JENAYAH DAN KEJARA SHOWCASE AND COMPETITION

Kelab Cegah Jenayah dan KEJARA under HS's care is having "Road Safety and Crimes Prevention" showcase at English Territory (main showcase area) and HS's board corner (sub showcase area) in conjunction to Minggu Kelab Cegah Jenayah dan KEJARA from 20th until 24th February 2012. There are also KEJARA quiz competition that offered interesting prizes to participants from SEMAKMUR. It is opened to SEMAKMUR 2012 students only.

Here is the sample of the quiz that could win you one of our prizes :

In order to raise the chance of winning, one of the questions was purposely put as bonus (you can guess which :P) The club's aiming for at least 200 participants and winners will be determined by drawing lots.

So, SEMAKMUR students, get ready to join the competition and WIN WIN WIN!!!!

P/S : Competition is from 20th - 24th February only. Terms and Conditions applied. :3

~HS the MOD~

ENGLISH PANEL CHART AND SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES

SEMAKMUR

CARTA ORGANISASI PANITIA BAHASA INGGERIS

Organization chart for SEMAKMUR English Panitia.

This is us in the middle of a SERIOUS discussion 

(Not everybody present). 

Our humble English Zone 

SEMAKMUR school logo

Talent show (Activity during recess)

We hope to improve the English Environment in our school! I love to share more on what other activities we had done and will carry out in future as much as I was curious about the English activities in other schools. :3 Do share.

~HS the MOD~ 

WAYS TO IMPROVE ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS

I was browsing through the internet on the ways to improve the students speaking skills when I came across this article.

ESL Students - How to Improve Your English Speaking Skills

By Hank Daly

Students often find speaking the hardest part of learning English as a second language. Often it is not until they have mastered reading and writing that they gain the confidence to speak. This article offers students some ways in which they can increase their speaking ability.

How can I improve my English speaking skills?

1) Targets - Set yourself five words a day to practice speaking. Keep a log of words that you are going to master and review them regularly. Learn both the meaning and the pronunciation. Try to practice the words with a native speaker, so any corrections can be made to the pronunciation if it is incorrect.

2) Listen - Pay close attention to how English words are spoken. Listen to English songs, watch English movies and TV as often as possible. These activities will help you get familiar with the sounds that you need to replicate. You will be exposed to an array of different accents and get used to how native speakers talk.

3) Talk - Seek out people to talk to using the words that you have learned. When you speak try and be as clear as you can, talk slowly so as not to run over your words and help others to understand what you are saying.

4) Patience - Don't be too hard on yourself. Learning a new language is not easy and there will be times when you cannot remember words and make mistakes. Stay calm and be patient with yourself if you forget a word, use an alternative word if there is one or allow the person you are talking to help you out.

5) Read - Read as many books and articles you can find. Read them out loud and to a native speaker if possible.

6) Friends - Make friends with as many native English speakers you can find. Let them know you are trying to learn to speak English well and take the opportunity to chat when you can as this will rapidly increase your speaking skills.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Hank_Daly

In my opinion, these 6 ways are the most effective tools to improve speaking skills provided that the students have the drive to improve themselves. Motivation is the key word here. With motivation, everything is possible. 

Lets not have this happen to our children. :D

~HS the MOD~

PBS ONLINE in-house training

Last January 5th, 2012, HS conducted in-house training to all SEMAKMUR teacher on the all-new PBS online. The training went well except for the expected technical difficulties (unstable internet connection, few inaccessible computer - etc) which did little to disrupt the progress and the spirit of the trainee. Everybody had given their full attention to the speaker and the training ended at 4.30 p.m where all tired but supportive teachers finally left the building.

Tired but gave their all to practice

Our principal and GPK1

The Masters...:D

Saved by the manuals when the internet connection 

died...

Attempting logging...

Serious discussion alert...

Another logging attempt...

Training in the lab...

Heavy discussion about PBS online...

Some even brought their own laptop just in case...

The Merry Team...

Happy trainee :D

Towards the end of the course, everybody looked exhausted but happy. HS would like to thank everybody for full participation and continuous team-work and support. THANK YOU!

- HS the MOD -