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Newsletter Newsletter Newsletter Term 1, 2nd Issue Term 1, 2nd Issue Term 1, 2nd Issue Forever Forward, Always Ahead MAULIDUR RASUL 1436H-2015M INSIDE THIS ISSUE Message from the Principal ..……..1 Maulidur Rasul Sri Utama ….……..1 Staff Professional Dev. Gateway ...2 HOD Introduction .............. ………..2 IGCSE 2014 ........................ ………..3 Fire Drill ............................. ………..3 Upcoming Events ............... ………..4 SPECIAL INFORMATIONS IGCSE 2014 Top Students Program of Study & Teachers’ Development Programme Occupational Health & Safety Procedure (OHS) Classroom Monitoring & Obser- vation on Teachers’ Lessons Soccer Initiative Sri Utama Schools Johor Bahru Sri Utama Schools Johor Bahru Sri Utama Schools Johor Bahru On Thursday 29th January the school observed Maulidur Rasul with a service in the school hall. I would like to thank all the staff involved in the organisation of this event. Guest Speaker : Da’i Khairul Amar bin Samsuri (finalist of Da’i TV3 programme) Topic : “Cinta Nabi Kunci Syurga” FROM THE PRINCIPAL I have been spending a lot of time in classrooms observing the teachers’ lessons and the student participation. This will assist me in providing a relevant professional development plan for the teachers. We have already had a number of PD sessions that have mainly centred on creating a “Safe and Secure” environment. One of the highlights for me has been to observe the quality of the rela- tionships between the teachers and the students. There is a real warmth but also respect between the two. I have also been impressed by the widespread use of IT in the lessons. The SU teachers are making good use of the IT resources provided in each classroom. Finally you will see a report in this newsletter regarding the 2014 ICGSE results for our Form 5 students. Overall we are satisfied with the results. There is ample proof that students with the right attitude and ability can achieve very high results under the teachers’ guidance.

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NewsletterNewsletterNewsletter Term 1, 2nd Issue Term 1, 2nd Issue Term 1, 2nd Issue

Forever Forward, Always Ahead

MAULIDUR RASUL 1436H-2015M

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Message from the Principal ..……..1

Maulidur Rasul Sri Utama ….……..1

Staff Professional Dev. Gateway ...2

HOD Introduction .............. ………..2

IGCSE 2014 ........................ ………..3

Fire Drill ............................. ………..3

Upcoming Events ............... ………..4

SPECIAL INFORMATIONS

IGCSE 2014 Top Students

Program of Study & Teachers’

Development Programme

Occupational Health & Safety

Procedure (OHS)

Classroom Monitoring & Obser-

vation on Teachers’ Lessons

Soccer Initiative

Sri Utama Schools Johor Bahru Sri Utama Schools Johor Bahru Sri Utama Schools Johor Bahru

On Thursday 29th January the school observed

Maulidur Rasul with a service in the school hall.

I would like to thank all the staff involved in the

organisation of this event.

Guest Speaker : Da’i Khairul Amar bin Samsuri

(finalist of Da’i TV3 programme)

Topic : “Cinta Nabi Kunci Syurga”

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

I have been spending a lot of time in classrooms observing the teachers’

lessons and the student participation. This will assist me in providing a

relevant professional development plan for the teachers. We have already

had a number of PD sessions that have mainly centred on creating a “Safe

and Secure” environment.

One of the highlights for me has been to observe the quality of the rela-

tionships between the teachers and the students. There is a real warmth

but also respect between the two. I have also been impressed by the

widespread use of IT in the lessons. The SU teachers are making good

use of the IT resources provided in each classroom.

Finally you will see a report in this newsletter regarding the 2014 ICGSE

results for our Form 5 students. Overall we are satisfied with the results.

There is ample proof that students with the right attitude and ability can

achieve very high results under the teachers’ guidance.

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“ The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.” ~ William James (1842-1910)

OUR HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

At Sri Utama JB our leadership team is comprised of eight staff who have respon-

sibility for key areas in the two schools. These key areas are Curriculum, Admin-

istration, Student Affairs and Co-Curricular. The staff responsible for these are;

Curriculum Student Affairs

SSU Pn Nor Sita Mahidin Pn Norah Hajah

UIS Pn Lidati Salwana Pn Nor Hasnita Md Taib

Administration Co-Curricular

SSU Pn Hawa Bakar Pn Selvakumary Mohan

UIS Pn Nurul Huda Mas’od Pn Marhamah A Hamid

These eight teachers with

the Registrar Pn Kamisah

and myself make up the

school Leadership Team.

We meet each week to plan

and implement the various

school initiatives.

The way to gain a good repu-

tation, is to endeavour to be

what you desire to appear.

Socrates

Do not think of your faults,

still less of other’s faults; look

for what is good and strong

and try to imitate it. your

faults will drop off, like dead

leaves, when their time

comes.

John Ruskin

“Do good deeds properly, sin-

cerely and moderately and

know that your deeds will not

make you enter Paradise, and

that the most beloved deed to

Allah’s is the most regular and

constant even though it were

little.”

Prophet Muhammad (pubh) as

narrated by A’isha (ra) in Sahih

Bukhari, vol. 8, hadith 471

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN VIETNAM

On Friday evening teachers and other school staff will travel to Kuala Lumpur

to join with the other SU school staff and to fly onto Ho Chi Minh City. The

purpose of the visit is the holding of the annual SU School’s Conference. There

will be a number of presentations intended to improve teachers’ knowledge

and performance. The staff will return to Malaysia on Monday 2nd.

Parents are advised that the school is closed on Monday 2nd February.

The school will also be closed on Tuesday 3rd February to observe

Thaipusam.

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SRI UTAMA SCHOOLS

JOHOR BAHRU

SCHOOL’S SONG

Malay Lyrics by : En. Chuari Selamat

English Lyrics by :

Y. Bhg. Dato’ Fawziah Abd. Karim

En. Hassan Md Ali

Pn. Alimah Janamin

En. Ismail Nawab

Di sini bermula era yang gemilang

Demi hari esok yang cemerlang

Membina impian mencipta harapan

Membentuk masyarakat yang penyayang

Sri Utama

Kami pelajar Sri Utama

Menjunjung ikrar tekun berusaha

Bersatu hati dan bekerjasama

Kami anak Negara yang setia

Di sini bernyata obor kejayaan

Berkat bimbingan dan keimanan

Bersama hayati nilai-nilai murni

Kualiti di dalam pendidikan

Sri Utama

It’s here we’ll begin to glory and success

For future and our utmost excellence

Realizing all our dreams creating a good team

In a loving and caring society

Sri Utama

We are students of Sri Utama

Upholding our pledge to strive our vey best

With complete unity and in harmony

We are loyal dedicated citizens

Sri Utama

In teachers we trust to bring us to success

With guidance and the blessing of our God

We’ll benefit together the value of good-will

As young dynamic citizens

Sri Utama

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PROGRAM OF STUDY

2014 IGCSE RESULTS

We have received the IGCSE results for 2014. Nine of the eleven subjects stud-

ied had a 100% pass rate which is a very good result for the school. There were

very strong results in Chemistry and Mathematics with most students scoring

well above the expected average pass. Three students were awarded the pres-

tigious A+ which is a great credit to their teachers. There were also good re-

sults in Art and Design, Biology, 2nd Language English and Physics.

However, the strongest single result was in Malay with half of the students re-

ceiving an A+ grade and the rest scoring above the average. This is an excep-

tional result and is indicative of the commitment of our students and teachers

to their learning.

Special mention must be made of the following students who scored A+ or A in

a number of subjects :

Please note that these students have attended SU for most of their Secondary

school years.

FIRE DRILL Last week we held a Fire Drill to test out safety procedures. We are currently

reviewing the drill and will make some changes to ensure that our evacuation

plans are the best that they can be.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURE

In Week 3 the staff were provided with training for the implementation of OH

and S Procedures. These procedures are designed to quickly and efficiently deal

with any hazards in the school that might cause an injury. A system of reporting

has been implemented that should address any risks that arise. This initiative is

part of our Priority Area to create a “Safe and Attractive School.”

All parents should have received copies of

their child’s Program of Study for each sub-

ject by now. We encourage you to discuss this

with your child and share your thoughts on

the PoS as outlined in the document.

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Sri Utama Schools Johor Bahru

No. 16, Jalan Beringin,

Melodies Garden,

80250 Johor Bahru,

Johor Darul Ta’zim.

Phone: +607-3347714 / 15

Fax: +607-3347807

E-mail: [email protected]

OBSERVATION OF TEACHERS’ LESSONS In Week 6 we will begin a program of lesson observations. All teachers will be

observed as they teach their classes. Following the observation the teachers will

meet with me to discuss the lesson and debrief on the success of the lesson.

This will be maintained throughout the year. Research has shown that provid-

ing teachers with performance feedback on their lessons is the most effective

way to improve student learning.

SOCCER INITIATIVE

Some of our senior students have shown valuable initiative in proposing the for-

mation of a school soccer team with a view to playing other private schools in

the area. The team will begin training soon and hopes to play its first match by

the end of the month. Parents please note a signed permission note to attend

training and play in games is required.

CLASSROOM MONITORING

Earlier this week we commenced a system for monitoring the classroom envi-

ronments. Using a checklist, each class was monitored to ensure that the re-

quired documents, equipment and procedures were in place.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Teachers’ Professional Development in Vietnam 31st Jan – 2nd Feb

Thaipusam 3rd Feb

Prefects’ Induction 6th Feb

Term Assessments 9th Feb – 13th Feb

TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Our teachers are now involved in a weekly Professional Development program

to improve their classroom practice. In Week 2 we looked at ways to orientate

the students to the lesson. In Week 3 we looked at our Classroom monitoring

system and in Week 4 the newly developed Lesson Observation format.