NewsletterNewsletterNewsletter Term 1, 4Term 1, 4Term 1, 4ththth Issue Issue Issue

Forever Forward, Always Ahead

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Message from the Principal ..……..1

Secondary camping Trip ……….....2

Newsletter in Digital Copies .….....2

Primary Educational Excursion

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Sports Matches ................... ………..4

School Concert Audition .... ………..4

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

SPECIAL INFORMATIONS

Message from the Principal

Immunisation Program

Upcoming Secondary Activities

Primary Educational Excursion

Matches & rehearsals for Sports

Day

Term 1 Examination dates

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

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Over the course of this first term one of our major goals at the school has been to provide a safe and secure environment for our stu-dents. This has included:

Teachers’ Professional Development cov-ering Duty of Care

Introduction of Classroom auditing

Introduction of an Occupational Health and Safety process

Introduction of a Critical Incident Protocol Revision of our Evacuation procedures

I have also indicated to the teachers that our policy regarding school excursions is - “No note – no go.” This refers to students’ participation on school excursions. No student will be allowed to participate in a school excursion without a signed parental permis-sion. The permission is provided as part of the information re-garding the excursion. A date for the return of the note is provid-ed. If the note is not provided by this date the student will not par-ticipate in the excursion. As you would understand there are legal reasons behind this poli-cy. However, it is also meant to respect parents’ rights to know where their child is during the school day and what they are doing. One of the most important relationships at Sri Utama is that between the parents and the teachers. We value this relation-ship and want to ensure that communica-tion is both clear and responsible. If any parent has a concern that they would like to raise with a teacher please contact the school to make an appointment to meet with the teacher. Please note – teachers have been directed not to use social me-dia such as “Whatsapp” to discuss school matters with parents. A personal meet-ing is far more effective and – personal. A reminder that we will be holding the School Sports Day on Saturday 14th March. All parents are invited and en-couraged to attend. I look forward to meeting you at the Sports Day.

The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: “There are two blessings which many people do not make the most of; good health and free time for doing good..” ~ Narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas, narrated by Sahih Bukhaari, 76:421

DIGITAL COPIES OF THIS NEWSLETTER

Please be advised that a digital copy of this newsletter is available

through the Sri Utama website www.sriutama.edu.my. The web-

site is for the KL school however there is a section for newsletters that

includes the JB school.

Quotes of the week

The secret of health for both

mind and body is not to

mourn for the past, nor to

worry about the future, but to

live the present moment wise-

ly and earnestly.

Buddha

”It is health that is real wealth

and not pieces of gold and

silver..”

Mahatma Gandhi

Your body is your most

PRICELESS possession; you

go TAKE CARE of it!.

Jack Lalanne

To get rich never risk your

health. For it is the truth that

health is the wealth of wealth.

Richard Baker

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SECONDARY CAMPING TRIP

The Secondary school Camping Trip is planned for the April holidays.

It will be held at Camp Bara Murni Gopeng Perak. The students will

depart on 13th April and return on 15th. Activities will include Abseiling,

Caving, Whitewater Rafting and Night Walks.

IMMUNISATION PROGRAM

The Department of Health will be conducting an immunisation at the

school on 24th March. Students in the following forms are included in

the program: KG 2 KG 3 Primary 1 Primary 6 Form 1 (Girls Only) and Form 3 Parents with children in these classes should have received a note re-

garding this and the necessary permission note to return. If the note is

not returned the student will not be included in the program.

AN EDUCATIONAL TRIP

BY: SAMYUKTHA P5A

My school organized a trip to Petrosains, library and Johor Zoo. Our teachers directed us to the bus. I went on a chatting with my friends in the bus. We took videos and photo in the bus. We arrived at Playsmart. We went in to the Petrosains and did some experiments. I like the buble show the most in Petrosains. It was fun and enjoyable. After that we went to the library. At the library, everyone drew a mouse. We got some goodies.

We went back to the bus and departed from Petrosains to Jo-hor Zoo. We were very excited to see the animals at the zoo. We saw three pelicans near a pond and also we saw some peacocks. We saw some bears. My friend threw a snack in to the chimpan-zee’s cage and the chimpanzee started to shout. We saw Ma-layan tigers and lions. I was very hungry so I bought some fruits.

I went on a pony ride and a boat ride. It was very fun and exciting. It was a hot day and I was very thirsty so I bought a coke. I saw a koala and many more.

I took some pictures of us and the animals at the zoo. I fed a camel. It was time to depart to school. We went back to the bus. I was preparing my speech at the school. We must tell about an animal at the zoo.

We arrived at school and had our lunch. After lunch, my friends and I were memorizing our speech. They started with the Lower Primary. The lower pri-mary must describe about the lizard. It was my turn to give speech. I got second prize. We received goodies again. I went back home and told my parents about the trip. It was a memora-ble day.

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PRIMARY EDUCATION EXCURSION

On Thursday of last week our Primary students enjoyed an education

excursion that included the JB Zoo and Petrosains. The excursion was

intended to extend the students’ understanding of key concepts in Sci-

ence. At Petrosains, the students enjoyed excellent presentations by

the staff and were given opportunities to explore the interactive dis-

plays.

At the Johor Bahru, students

were able to see in real life the

many animals on display. Many

of the students are currently

studying “Living Things” in their

Science classes.

I would like to thank the excur-

sion organiser Mrs Sumati Bala-

krishnan for her professional

organisation of the event..

Edited by Paul BH, Umi MJ, Photos by Nizam MJ

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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: info@sriutama.edu.my

SCHOOL CONCERT

Auditions and Rehearsals are currently being held for our School Concert. I would like to thank Pn Norah Hajah and Mr Nick Barno for their work so far in

organising the auditions and the initial planning.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sports Day Rehearsal 12th March

Sports Day 14th March

Secondary Career’s Day 19th March

Examination Weeks 30th March - 10th April

Secondary Camping Trip 13th - 15th April

SPORTS MATCHES

Each day, for the last few weeks, our school day has begun with House Sports

matches and Athletic Field events. The results of these matches and events are

included in the tally to decide the winning House for 2015. I would like to com-

mend the students for all their efforts and for their competitive but responsible

attitude. I would like to thank our two co-ordinators, Pn Marhamah A. Hamid and Pn

Selvakumary Mohan, for all their work in organising these events.

SPORTS DAY

Our annual Sports Day is scheduled for Saturday 14th March. All parents are

invited to attend the event. It will be held at: Sekolah Kebangsaan Temenggong Abdul Rahman 1

Jalan Abdul Rahman Andak, Johor Bahru. Starting time is 8.00am.

SPORTS DAY REHEARSAL

All students will attend a rehearsal for our Sports Day on Thursday 12th March

at the school where the Sports Day will be held.