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ST. MICHAEL’SINSTITUTION, IPOH

MICHAELIAN OATHWe Michaelians pledge ourselves at all times

in the spirit of our motto QUIS UT DEUS

• To be loyal to God and our country, to our schooland to our class.

• Out of respect for God and our fellowmen, to followthe rules of good morality in our personal and socialbehaviour.

• To show respect to all who exercise authority,parents and teachers especially and student leadersas well.

• To be smart in dress and appearance and to followschool directives in these matters.

• To give first attention to our studies and in a spiritof service to participate in extramural activities.

All through our College a voice is resoundingPromptly respond to your duty’s sweet call!Hearken you all for the trumpet is sounding

Your Mater’s proclaiming her watchword to allForward her children dear!

Ever with hearts sincereRender with joy to your Mater her due

All that is vile, rejectHeaven will e’er protect

Sons of St. Michael’sValiant and True.

THE SCHOOL RALLY

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1st Row (Left to Right)Brother Matthew Bay Chai Leng, Pn. Lim Kooi Wan, Pn. Oo Phaik Thin, Pn. Hamesah bt. Khalid, Pn. Ratan Kaur a/p Sohan Singh, En. Chong Weng Sung, En. Ravindran a/l Vengadasalam, En. Karunagaran a/lKrishnan, Pn. Fairoz bt. Alias, Pn. Rosenah bt. Mat Johor, Tn. Hj. Mohd. Sidik b. Zakaria (Guru Kanan Bahasa), Pn. Choong Sau Han (Guru Kanan Sains), En. Khiew Wai Mun, Tn. Hj. Tauhid Ahmad b. Hj. Shamsuddin(Penolong Kanan Pentadbiran), Rev. Bro. Vincent Corkery FSC, En. Phoon Chong Chee (Pengetua), En. Vellupillai a/l Ponnudurai (Penolong Kanan Hal Ehwal Murid), En. Kamaruzzaman b. Ahmad (Penolong KananKokurikulum), En. Loo Leong Hoo, Tn. Hj. Azhar b. Mohd. Rodzi, Cik Tan Mee Hoong (Guru Kanan Kemanusiaan), Pn. Hing Chong Hua, Pn. Usha Rani a/p Yesudian Ponnuraj, Pn. Hjh. Nurazizan bt. Hj. Mohd. Razalli,Pn. Hjh. Norizah bt. Hj. Taib, Pn. Lee Seok Chean, Pn. Thevanei a/p Amaippen, Pn. Soam Nyiok Heng, En. Lee Ping Kew.

2nd Row (Left to Right)Cik Shafizah bt Omar Hisham, Pn. Hanishah bt. Abd. Aziz, Pn. Afzan bt. Abdul Rahman, Pn. Aspalela bt. Ismail, Pn. Kamilah bt. Abu Bakar, Pn. Wan Norliza bt. Abdul Raoff, Pn. Rosilawati bt. Basri, Pn. Zeti Akhtar b.Adnan, Pn. Hartinee bt. Abd. Fatah, Pn. Roszatul bt. Ishak, Pn. Nur Rubiyatul Adawiyah bt. Ibrahim, Pn. Chong Chok Kwan, Pn. Rohana bt. Mohamad, Pn. Cheong Mee Tai, Pn. Chandrika a/p Rama Kuddy, Pn. Tan EngSim, Cik Wong Chin Fui, Pn. Rasidah bt. Ismail, Pn. Jot Mao Tan, Pn. Chew Mee Geok, Cik Louis Mary a/p G. Arokiam, Pn. Zuraidah bt. Mohd Usop, Pn. Jamaliah bt. Sulaiman, Cik Wong Su Yoke, Pn. Tan Say Lee,Cik Ling Lidi, Cik Foong Yin Pui, Pn. Senthamarai a/p Sanniasi, Pn. Leela Devi a/p Kavendappan, Pn. Geetha a/p Samyvelu, Cik Selvi a/p Kathiry, Cik Azaliza bt. Mohd Nawawi, Pn. Adhariah bt. Thamrin

3rd Row (Left to Right)Cik Rohana bt. Muhd Rejab, Pn. Sumathi a/p Marimuthu, Pn. Sarojini a/p Singaram, Pn. Lim Mui Yew, Pn. Chia Yann Ling, Cik Naizatul Aslamiah bt. Mohamed, Cik Adibah Rafidah bt. Zulkarnain, Cik Siti FarahNadiah bt. Taib, Pn. Nur Athika bt. Mohammad Patel, Pn. Shaw Wanni a/p Kim Yean, Pn. Harlina bt. Mat Jani, Pn. Roslinda bt. Hamid, Cik Rossabarina bt. Ahmad, Cik Mimi Ashikin bt. Ahmad Khadzri, Cik Mah YokeYin, Pn. Hjh. Nor Hamisah bt. Ibrahim, Pn. Azura bt. Abdul Rahim, Pn. Noorazlina bt. Ahmad, Pn. Kamalespary a/p Krishnan, Cik Sarasvathy a/p Krishnan, Pn. Khomathi a/p Samudi, Pn. Zawil Khairah bt.Alang Ahmad, Pn. Saliburi bt. Mamat, Pn. Zaliha bt. Ismail, Pn. Nor Atifah bt. Othman, Cik Siti Noraisyah bt. Jaliludin, Pn. Fauziah bt. Abdullah

4th Row (Left to Right)En. Saiful Bahri b. Ahmad, En. Zulkarnain b. Daud, En. A. Thederajan a/l I. Asirvatham , En. Samsudin b. Ghazali, En. Abi Talib b. Yunus, En. Mohd. Zumairi b. Md Azizan, En. Maulid b. Mohammad Ismail,En. Christopher a/p Arulsamy, En. Mohd Zulkefli b. Ahmad, En. Paltoray a/l Vasagam, En. Prakas Rao a/l Apparao, En. Tiong Hong Chai, En. Panirchelvam a/l Pappoo, En. Omar b. Ibrahim, En. Veeriah a/l Sinniah,En. Ibrahim b. Ahmed, En. Sohot b. Surdi, Tn. Hj. Ahmad Syakir b. Tayat, En. Adi Yusri b. Yem, En. Sathianathan a/l Kathumuthu, En. Mohd. Fauzi b. Ibrahim, En. Helmi b. Md. Isa, En. Liew Boon Ket,En. Rohaizat b. Mohammmed Taib, En. Brindes Lawrence a/l A.T. Pitchai

St. Michael’s Institution,Ipoh

OUR VISIONTo be an educative community inspired by ideals

of Faith, Fraternity and Service.

OUR MICHAELIAN MISSIONTo experience communion between students, staff,

parents and alumni.

To grow holistically in a spirit of Faith, Zeal andCommunity.

To discover and exercise our unique gifts and talents.

To develop a caring yet challenging schoolenvironment.

To learn how to learn and to learn how to live.

To reach out in service to the last, the least, and thelost.

To promote Inter-Faith and Inter-Ethnic harmony.

To take responsibility for the care and theenhancement of the environment.

To appreciate and celebrate our rich multi-faith andmulti-cultural Malaysian heritage.

St. John Baptist De La Salle1651-1719

De La Salle’s work continuesBecause he was to bequeath

An Inspiration, An Idealism, A Concrete GoalAnd indeed the very example of his own life

To those who would come after him

Thousands have followed in his footstepsOver the past three hundred years

And because the need of youthAre ever present

Thousands more will follow

To all De La Salle communicatesHis message of service to youth

By the educative communityWhich extends beyond school and institutions

To the home, To society at largeTo those who exercise responsibility

Who create and implement education policy

His message is for who in various waysCan so effectively determine

The lives and destiny of our young people

And thus De La Salle remainsFor now and all the time

The true patron of educators

Brother T. Michael Jacques FSC

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In less than two years, St.Michael’s will once againpropel into yet anotherillustrious and grandcelebration – this time itis our one hundred yearsof glorious and remarkableexistence.

Throughout these years, St. Michael’s has kept its legacy alive, upholds faithfully to thedistinctive La Sallian values and provides many opportunities for personal and characterdevelopment.

As we look forward to our 100 years, we are proud that St. Michael’s has always cherishedits mission and responsibilities to the poor, the neglected and the overlooked as advocatedby our founder John Baptist De La Salle.

We will continue to give greater attention to the marginalized, and to the less appealingstudents through personalized guidance, community service projects and outreach programs.

St. Michael’s has never failed in realizing its dream of achieving anything simply becauseits fraternity believes in the impossible. Three years ago, no one would have thought ofhaving a three-storey primary school building built to replace the five-decade old,dilapidated St. Michael’s 1 and 2 premises. When old boys, the Brothers, the Board, parentsand society at large believed that something had to be done for our children, hats werepassed around and a vision turned into reality. Now, the U-Paul Building stands proudly togreet its sons day and night, a clear testimony of individuals who want to make a change.

The walkway, the Adrian Tsen Pavilion, the OMA secretariat, the passage to the schooloffice, the changing of roof tiles, the additional rooms for Sixth formers and therefurbishment of the 50-year-old science laboratory are some of St. Michael’s notable andinspiring projects to usher in its Centennial Celebrations comes 2012.

St. Michael’s, since its inception in 1912, has provided well-balanced and salutary educationthat consists of more than academic achievement, it harnesses and imbues true educationwhich moulds individuals towards maturity and responsible characters.

The combined efforts in advocating excellence and a caring yet challenging schoolenvironment have always been the hallmark of a Lasallian school.

As we walk the journey in reflecting our existence, St. Michael’s will constantly endeavorto provide a holistic education for the young, teaching them to become men of values andwholesome individuals.

By Mr. Peter Khiew

St. Michael’s Centennial Celebrations1912-2012

Dear readers,

It is with immense delight that The Editorial Board of 2009presents to you ‘The Michaelian’ with the theme“Upholding The Great Michaelian Ethos.”

Every year we reflect on how the school year has beenand how we try to strive for better; which is why themagazine serves as a beautiful reminder of how our schoolyear has been, be it a happy or difficult one. Almost everyhappy and sad moment is captured in this magazine,along with the trials and tribulations that get us there.This year the magazine hopes to serve as a reflection of

our personal attachments to the school and how it has molded us into what wehave become. Being part of this school has always placed importance in society; whatwe become in society and how we give back to society. It is hoped that the lessonswe learned in school will help us become better people. In school, we have lessonsbefore a test, but in life, we face tests that teach us lessons. Only once we havelearned ourselves can we hope to make a difference.

I would like to mention special thanks to my fellow editors and the editorial teamfor without them, this magazine production would not be possible. On behalf ofthe board, we would like to thank all teachers and everyone who helped for theirsupport and guidance throughout the course of this production.

Finally, we would like to wish everyone all the best in future comings and goingsas we look ahead to the following year while reflecting and reminiscing on the past.

Life is like a mirror, what we see out there, we must first see in ourselves.

Best Wishes

NICHOLAS LING JERN WHEYEDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Dear readers,Aiming for that somewhat near to perfect magazine

during my tenure was easier to dream than to achieve afterexperiencing numerous roadblocks and setbacks. But themagazine you’re holding today would be nothing withoutthese important people who played its role in making thismagazine a success.

My praise goes to God Almighty for seeing me throughthe whole production of this magazine, taking the T’s off myCAN’Ts whenever I stumbled. To my teacher advisor, Tn. Hj.

Mohd. Sidik and the teachers-in-charge, thank you for your guidance and support. Specialthanks also to Mr. Ravindran and Mr. Peter Khiew, for spending time to edit the schoolmagazine drafts on my behalf. I owe a debt to my fellow editors - Nicholas Ling, Alex MichaelPereira and Nurul Syazwani for putting in every detail of this magazine meticulously. To theEditorial Team; whose names are too many to be mentioned, thank you for all your hardwork. My heartfelt thanks also goes to Khor Siew Boon and Chuah Chin Yin, both amazingpeople who ran everywhere for me during the last minute magazine touch-ups. To MadamEvelyn Chua of the Sin Boon Beng Printing Company, thank you for all your effort andcooperation that somewhat made the production of this magazine a breeze for me!

Both fleeting and low moments during my 6 month stint here has brought out some ofthe very best in me I never knew I had. Opportunities to shoulder different and newresponsibilities began to open one up after another, and I am currently enjoying myselfdiscovering life and the better person I can be. Honestly, nothing beats to know that I havegood friends surrounding me at the end of the day. They were great people who were here,not only just to have a good laugh together or to poke fun at the ironies of life with. Butthey were also there to go the extra mile for me and backed me up when the going getstough. I truly marvel at the fistful of good friends I have! Here in St. Michael has definitelytaught me well on important life lessons. A good training ground when it comes to dealingwith tough situations and handling nasty people who tried to intimidate in their own funnyways. I quote Eleanor Roosevelt:

“Nobody can make me feel inferior unless I let them to.”

Lastly, I can’t wait any longer to say this after waiting for months long to complete thisyearbook in time. The Editorial Board of 2009 proudly presents to you the fruits of our labour,‘The Michaelian – Upholding the Great Michaelian Ethos’. All the hard work, sweatswith the amount of crazy roadblocks are finally paid in full. The editors can come out toplay now! Enjoy JQUIS UT DEUS

Regards,OOI JING ZHIEditor-In-Associate

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Tn. Hj. Tauhid Ahmad b. Hj. ShamsuddinMr. Phoon Chong Chee Mr. Vellupillai a/l Ponnudurai Tn. Hj. Mohd. Sidik b. Zakaria

Tn. Hj. Azhar b. Rodzi Ms. Tan Mee Hong Pn. Tan Eng Sim Mr. Ravindran a/l Vengadasalam

Mr. Peter Khiew Wai Mun Pn. Kamalespary a/p Krishnan Bro. Matthew Bay Chai Leng Ms. Corrinne Mah Yoke Yin

Mr. Tan Lee Khuai Ms. Foong Yin Pui Pn. Khamsiah bt. Muda Pn. Agila a/p Themmedu

Pn. Chandrika a/p Rama Kuddy Pn. Nur Rubiyatul Adawiyahbt. Ibrahim

Mr. Christopher a/l Arulsamy Pn. Harlina bt. Mat Jani

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MENTERI PELAJARAN MALAYSIA

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh dan SalamSejahtera.

Sistem pendidikan negara memainkan peranan penting dalam membantu melahirkan generasipelajar berilmu, berwawasan dan berdaya saing. Setiap pelajar sememangnya mempunyaipotensi sebagai modal insan yang amat berharga kepada negara. Namun, mereka perludilengkapi dengan pelbagai ilmu pengetahuan dan kemahiran bagi memastikan merekasentiasa bersedia untuk bersaing di dalam dunia tanpa sempadan masa kini. Selaras denganhasrat tersebut, setiap guru yang diamanahkan untuk mendidik perlu memainkan peranandengan berkesan dalam membantu menyerlahkan potensi diri pelajar secara optimum. Untukitu, guru-guru perlu sentiasa bersedia serta melengkapkan diri dengan perkembangan ilmupengetahuan dan kemahiran yang tinggi selaras dengan perkembangan dan cabaran hebatarus globalisasi.

Sekolah sebagai institusi pendidikan perlu mampu menterjemah aspirasi negara dalam usahamelonjakkan bidang pendidikan ke taraf dunia serta berperanan sebagai pemangkin dalamusaha menyempurnakan aspirasi tersebut. Sebarang usaha untuk menambah nilai kepadasekolah sebagai sebuah institusi yang mampu melahirkan masyarakat yang kukuh dengannilai, moral dan etika, serta ditunjangi oleh budi pekerti yang luhur memerlukan komitmenbersepadu semua pihak.

Dalam usaha mencapai matlamat untuk menjadikan Malaysia sebagai sebuah negara majumengikut acuan sendiri pada era ini, pembentukan negara bangsa menjadi semakinmencabar, terutama untuk memperkukuh minda, budaya dan nilai yang menjadi peganganrakyat. Sehubungan itu, sehingga kini kerajaan terus meletakkan kepentingan pendidikansebagai agenda berterusan negara. Sebagai agensi yang bertanggungjawab secara langsungterhadap bidang pendidikan, Kementerian Pelajaran sentiasa berusaha memartabatkan bidangini dan telah melaksanakan pelbagai strategi serta penambahbaikan bagi memastikan bidangpendidikan sentiasa relevan.

Akhir kata, tahniah dan syabas kepada semua pihak yang telah berusaha untuk menerbitkanmajalah sekolah ini. Semoga usaha murni sebegini dapat diteruskan lagi di masa akan datang.

“SATU MALAYSIA, RAKYAT DIDAHULUKAN, PRESTASI DIUTAMAKAN”

TAN SRI MUHYIDDIN B. HAJI MOHD YASSINMenteri Pelajaran Malaysia

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KETUA PENGARAH PELAJARAN MALAYSIA

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh dan SalamSejahtera.

Saya ingin merakamkan ucapan setinggi-tinggi tahniah kepada pihak sekolah atas penerbitankepada pihak sekolah atas penerbitan Majalah Sekolah tahun 2009 ini. Saya percayapenerbitan ini adalah hasil kerjasama dan komitmen yang tinggi semua warga sekolahterhadap kejayaan sekolah.

Pendidikan yang berkualiti menjamin masa depan yang lebih cerah. Dalam mengharungicabaran abad ke-21 yang semakin hari semakin kompleks dan mencabar para pelajar perlumelengkapkan diri dengan kemahiran yang relevan dengan tuntutan semasa dan masa akandatang. Antara kemahiran tersebut ialah penguasaan bahasa kedua, kemahiran ICT, kemahiranberfikir, dan kemahiran-kemahiran sosial seperti kemahiran berkomunikasi dan kemahiranbekerja dalam pasukan.

Kementerian Pelajaran mengambil pendekatan menyeluruh dan bersepadu terhadappendidikan. Keseimbangan ini dijuruskan kepada pembangunan modal insan yang bersepadudari segi pembangunan jasmani, emosi, rohani, dan inteleknya. Ini adalah bertujuan untukmelahirkan pelajar yang tinggi akhlaknya, menguasai ilmu, memiliki keterampilan, dan mampumenyumbang kepada kesejahteraan diri, keluarga, masyarakat, dan Negara.

Selain itu, pemupukan semangat patriotik dan jati diri adalah faktor gandingan yang penting.Perkara ini hendaklah diterjemahkan dalam bentuk amalan perpaduan dan intergrasi nasionalyang baik. Pelajar hendaklah berasa bangga dengan pencapaian-pencapaian negara danmereka hendaklah menyakini bahawa mereka turut berupaya untuk menyumbang kepadakemajuan negara pada suatu hari nanti.

Sehubungan itu, saya menyeru agar pihak sekolah akan terus mengambil langkah aktif danprovaktif untuk mendedahkan pelajar kepada pengalaman-pengalaman pembelajaran yangberkesan dan dapat memupuk mereka menjadi warganegara yang patriotik, berfikiranprogresif, maju dan prihatin.

SELAMAT MAJU JAYA

TAN SRI DATO’ HAJI ALIMUDDIN BIN HAJI MOHD. DOMKetua Pengarah Pelajaran Malaysia

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Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh dan Salam Sejahtera.

Syabas dan tahniah kerana kelahiran majalah ini merupakan cerminansesebuah sekolah sebagai institusi ilmu. Kemunculan sesebuah majalah sekolah sering dikaitkandengan peristiwa yang berlaku di sekolah. Peristiwa yang digambarkan itu pula menunjukkan sejauhmana sekolah melaksanakan tugas dan tanggungjawabnya. Masyarakat akan memberikan penilaianterhadap sesebuah sekolah berdasarkan rakaman peristiwa untuk menilai kemampuan sekolah sebagaisebuah institusi yang berfungsi. Sekolah perlu memainkan peranannya membentuk watak muridpelbagai kaum dengan identiti diri bangsa Malaysia yang berteraskan nilai-nilai kewarganegaraandalam konsep perpaduan nasional. Ini penting dalam membina negara bangsa Malaysia yang utuh,berdaya saing dan mapan dengan sebarang cabaran dan ancaman.

Negara memerlukan pendidik yang boleh dijadikan teladan melalui pemindahan pengalaman danpengetahuan guru kepada muridnya. Pemindahan ini penting untuk menyediakan murid agar mampumenangani masalah sebenar dalam masyarakat dan menjana alternatif baru untuk mengatasi apa juarintangan. Pembinaan jiwa yang kukuh ini akan memungkinkan generasi Malaysia diiktiraf sebagaipenggerak utama dalam apa jua bidang di persaingan antarabangsa. Bangsa Malaysia perlu menjadipemain utama dalam apa juga peluang dan ruang yang terbuka dalam dunia tanpa sempadan kini.

Generasi muda di sekolah merupakan modal insan yang menjadi pewaris dan aset negara yang perlusentiasa diperkasakan nilai inteleknya, disuntik nilai tambah kemanusiaannya, diperkukuh nilaibudayanya, dimantap nilai agama dan moralnya, dan diperkaya nilai kewarganegaraannya agarpembangunan fizikal dan insaniah akan terus diperkukuhkan. Strategi ini perlu diserapkan melaluikegiatan di sekolah terutama melalui bidang penulisan yang mampu mempengaruhi gaya pemikirandan tindakan seseorang. Murid-murid sepatutnya menggunakan majalah sekolah sebagai medanmengasah bakat kerana penulisan merupakan salah satu teknik berkomunikasi yang paling berkesan.

Akhir kata, saya berharap segala perancangan yang telah dilaksana dan dirakamkan dalam majalahakan menjadi kayu ukur untuk membina kecemerlangan pada masa hadapan. Kita perlu bersama-samamenggerakkan usaha untuk membina kecemerlangan pendidikan di sekolah khasnya dan di negeri Perakamnya. Kita perlu sentiasa menyegarkan tekad dan membugarkan keazaman untuk menjadikan negeriini sebagai destinasi ilmu dalam konteks pembinaan “Negeri Berasaskan Ilmu”. Jika suatu ketika dulunegeri ini kaya dengan khazanah bumi tetapi darsawarsa ini kita perlu menjadikannya kaya dengankekuatan minda. Jika usaha ini sentiasa digerakkan di semua peringkat, pasti kita mampumerealisasikan Komuniti Berilmu dan menjadikan Perak Terbilang.

Sekian, terima kasih.

HAJI MOHD RADZI BIN ABD JABAR, AMN, AMP

Pengarah Pelajaran Perak

PENGARAH PELAJARAN PERAK

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PEGAWAI PELAJARAN DAERAH KINTA UTARA

Assalamualaikum dan Salam Sejahtera.

Saya mengucapkan terima kasih atas kesempatan yang diberikan kepada saya bagimencoretkan sepatah dua kata dalam majalah The Michaelian edisi ke-61 ini. Tahniah kepadapihak sekolah khususnya sidang redaksi yang bekerja keras sehingga memungkinkan majalahini diterbitkan.

Warga SMK St. Michael Ipoh, saya anggap bertuah justeru dibekalkan dengan kemudahandan peralatan pembelajaran yang serba cukup. Begitu juga dengan persekitaran bandarayayang memberi pendedahan yang sangat penting kepada murid bagi menghadapi kehidupanalaf baru yang lebih mencabar. Murid yang dapat mendisiplinkan diri dengan ketetapan masadan cabaran dalam suasana begini akan dapat membiasakan diri dengan liku-liku kehidupanyang lebih rencam.

Petanda orang beriman sentiasa menghargai nikmat yang dimiliki, menjaganya danberusaha memanfaatkan nikmat itu sebaik yang mungkin. Namun, kita terpaksa menerimahakikat bahawa tingkah laku melencong akan muncul dalam mana-mana kelompok danorganisasi yang berskala besar. Pihak Pejabat Pelajaran Daerah Kinta Utara akan sentiasamembantu dan menyokong pihak sekolah melaksanakan kawalan dengan penuh kebijaksanaanagar iklim pembelajaran yang kondusif dapat disediakan kepada semua murid.

Saya mengharapkan ibu bapa memberikan kepercayaan kepada pihak sekolah untukmelaksanakan segala aktiviti yang berteraskan kurikulum, kokurikulum, disiplin, dan sahsiahbagi meningkatkan modal insan anak-anak tuan puan. Kepada bekas pelajar, teruslahmenghulurkan sumbangan dalam apa-apa jua bentuk yang dapat memajukan sekolah. Kepadamasyarakat, berilah sokongan terhadap segala aktiviti yang dilaksanakan.

Akhir kata, selamat maju jaya kepada semua warga Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan St.Michael, Ipoh.

SAID BIN MANAP, AMN, AMP

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BROTHER VISITOR OF LA SALLIANSCHOOLS Malaysia, Singapore & Hong Kong

Greetings to you from the La Salle Provincialate, Petaling Jaya.Peace and Joy be with all of you.

As we come to the end of the 2009 school year I would like to join you in giving thanks toGod for all the blessings you have enjoyed and the challenges you have faced during thisacademic session.

As a member of the Lasallian Family of Schools in Malaysia, I wish to thank the Principal,teachers and support staff for promoting the Lasallian Spirit in your school which is builtaround the three pillars of Faith, Zeal for Service and Community.

Our founding father, St. De La Salle came from a rich family and led a relatively easy life.He did not really need to work. However, he saw a great number of poor childrendesperately needing the opportunity to go to school so that they could have some hope inlife. He was deeply touched by their plight and devoted his whole life to provide themwith a good education. As Lasallians we must always be people with “eyes wide open” forthose who are in special need. Our spirit of “Zeal for Service” calls on us to reach outgenerously to the needy, not for our own gain or glory, but because we are brothers andsisters irrespective of race, colour or creed.

“The service ethnic” is an essential characteristic of a true Lasallian school. I congratulateand thank all teachers and students who are involved in doing community service in groups.I would strongly encourage you to strengthen these groups and to develop serviceprogrammes which include all students in one way or another.

A special word of thanks to the editorial team for giving me this opportunity to pen a fewwords in your publication. God bless all of you.

BROTHER THOMAS LAVIN fscBrother Visitor of the Lasallian SchoolsMalaysia, Singapore & Hong Kong.

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BROTHER VINCENT CORKERY

Greetings to staff, students, parents and our well-wishersPerhaps the best kept Michaelian secret has to do with Brother JosephMcNally’s sculpture The Falcon and the Falconer in the school library.

This is on permanent loan from the Brothers of the school. It features a man at full stretch reachingout to a bird in flight. What does it mean? The key is found in the lines of poetry by W B Yeats:TURNING and turning in the widening gyreThe falcon cannot hear the falconer;Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhereThe ceremony of innocence is drowned;The best lack all conviction, while the worstAre full of passionate intensity.

The falcon is a bird of prey which can be trained to obey the human voice. As it soars in the sky thefalconer directs its movements. The poet speaks about the confusion which results when the bird isout of the range of the falconer’s voice: things fall apart, the centre cannot hold. Yeats had his nativeIreland in mind during a time of civil war when the people no longer listened to central authority. Itcan also apply to the modern classroom and modern family.

The teacher or parent today faces a challenge to remain credible, the voice no longer heard. In thissculpture the falconer is seen to soar to be in contact, and when in contact he extends his hands,not to hold or control, but to provide support. This suggests that the teacher or parent of today muststrive to tune into the aspirations and dreams of young people, to lend encouragement and support.The credibility gap between teacher and pupil, parent and child is growing and has to be addressed.This sculpture dates to early 1970’s and may provide an answer. It is part of our Michaelian heritage.

I wish to congratulate warmly Timothy Chee and all who were involved in this year’s stage production.It was worthy of our long tradition. The OMA with its president Mr. Adrian Tsen Keng Yam played animportant part as always. Improvements and upgrading of facilities have been ongoing for which weare indebted to the Chairman Dato’ Sri Lee Oi Hian and the Board, the OMA President Mr. Adrian TsenKeng Yam and OMA, and the PIBG Chairman Mr. Michael Joseph Lee and members. A quiet tribute isdue to Brother Mathew Bay who was responsible for the design and monitoring of projects.

A word of commendation to SMI Principal Mr. Phoon Chong Chee and the staff for their dedicationand hard work towards maintaining standards in all fields. Finally, special praise for presentMichaelians, notably those who have given service in various units and those in leadership roles, forkeeping alive and vibrant our unique Michaelian ethos.

Warmest regards to all Michaelians past and present. God bless

QUIS UT DEUS

BROTHER VINCENT CORKERY

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CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF GOVERNORS

This year we again celebrate the accomplishments of our studentsand their remarkable achievements. They have excelled in theirvarious fields and their success is a shining example of how

persistency of discipline and hard work bring results in all things we pursue.

St. Michael’s has always believed that while there should be focus on academic excellence,we must never emphasize solely on Science or Mathematics alone. Real education is aboutbeing balanced intellectually and emotionally and also being knowledgeable culturally andsocially. We must be men and women of dignity and integrity, having the mark anddistinction to excel in our positions both locally and internationally.

As a young Michaelian in the 50’s, I constantly noticed how the Brothers and teachers havegiven greater attention to the poor, the neglected and marginalized. We need not buryourselves in books or journals to learn compassion, kindness or humility. Just walk alongthe corridors of St. Michael and you will learn these qualities. Pick up these virtues andyou are on your way to be great men and women. St. Michael’s has always taught me tohave respect for each individual as a unique person. All these ideals are reflected throughthe theme of St. Michael this year which is “Upholding The Great Michaelian Ethos,” callingits community to hold true to the distinctive brand of La Sallian tradition that stands forhigh personal and academic standards, excellent moral tome and discipline.

It is the responsibility of the school and teachers to ensure that our children grow up tobe responsible citizens who think about giving back to the society and who love all peopleirrespective of race, colour or creed. As for parents it is a widely accepted fact thatsupportive parenting plays an important role in their children’s developments of empathy,pro-social behavior and emotional competence. Children who have received adequateparental guidance were found to be more confident in their academic focus andachievements.

The principal Mr. Phoon Chong Chee and his team of dedicated and committed teachersshould be commended for providing a high level of education for excellence, both inacademic pursuit and character development of our children through outstanding and soundschool management

DATO’ SERI LEE OI HIANChairman, Board of Governors

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PENGERUSI PIBGSMK St. Michael, Ipoh.

Thank you for inviting me to write a message in your schoolmagazine.

We are now at the crossroad as our nation’s education system is undergoing another majorchange. As parents we must be responsible for our children’s education and should not takethis responsibility lightly. In turbulent times we must provide an anchor for our children.

It is important for us to verbalise out thoughts and feelings precisely. The language we useto convey them is secondary. Great thinkers of our time thought and spoke in various ancientlanguages long unused, but their ideas remain with us in all modern languages. We mustteach our children to communicate their ideas and emotions accurately. In order to achievethis objective, we must be proficient in a language. It does not matter so much what thelanguage is but how we can master it. If we cannot master a language then we will beunable to convey our thoughts correctly. If we have the original thoughts and they arepassed on correctly and if the world is interested in them our ideas will be translated intothe language of others. We are doomed if we are unable to master a language for thenour ideas will forever remain our dreams. The language we master is not as important asour ideas. A wise man says what he thinks and a foolish man thinks he has to saysomething.

Regardless of the language we master it is imperative that we are proficient in at leasttwo languages. Knowing a smattering of a few languages is useless for then we will beunable to convey our ideas correctly and strongly. The education we receive is only as goodas our ability to put our thoughts into words and action. While our nation’s education systemis undergoing another one of its many changers we must teach our children to master theirlanguages. The anchor we give our children to enable them to sail through this turbulentocean of change will be the proficiency of a language.

Sadly, parents have little control over our nation’s education policy which is why we mustprovide stability for our children and guide them to achieve language proficiency. In takingthis course of action we need to realize that the world we live in is becoming a globalvillage and the ability to know more than one language to succeed is a necessity ratherthan a choice.

LEE ONN HEAN, JOSEPH MICHAELPengerusi PIBG

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OMA PRESIDENT

On behalf of the Old Michaelians’ Association I wish to extendmy warmest greetings to all present Michaelians and theirfamilies.

We are happy to note the many successes achieved by Michaelians over the past year instudies, games, debating and much more. Still fresh in our memories is the performanceby the Michaelian Chinese Orchestra on Speech Day and the splendid choral recitation itemwhich dazzled us all, and of course the smart turn out for the march past on Sports Day.Very specially I want to congratulate the Military Band for doing SMI proud at the statelevel band competition where they were placed a highly honourable second.

With the major projects such as the new primary school and roofing of the main buildingcompleted, the OMA focused this year on upgrading the old chemistry lab and the boys’toilet block, first erected in 1940, with a history that includes the Japanese occupation ofthe school and generations of Michaelians. Work is expected to be completed shortly andwe thank Brother Matthew Bay who has planned the renovation work and has monitoredprogress on a daily basis with his highly valued expertise.

We are all especially happy to note the colourful success of this year’s stage production,THE WARLORD OF TERROR, produced by ever faithful and ever youthful Mr. Timothy Chee,and scripted by Timothy’s son Lihann. The annual stage production is basic to SMI’s traditionin terms of the effort and talent involved and the public image thereby presented by theschool. It represents a great marshalling of all resources, staff, students, PIBG, Board ofGovernors and OMA. It was also our major fund raising project.

The OMA is keeping a focus on the countdown to our first centenary: 1912 – 2012. All ourrecent projects have this in mind. We invite present Michaelians to come on board andmake it a memorable event in the history of the school. We are still at the dreaming stage,real planning will commence in the course of next year. We count on present Michaeliansto play a significant role.

It is the privilege and responsibility of all Michaelians, past and present, to continue aninterest in their beloved Alma Mater and help in any way they can to ensure it will alwaysremain a prime centre for excellence.

Warmest RegardsQUIS UT DEUS

ADRIAN TSEN KENG YAMPresidentOld Michaelians’ Association Ipoh

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PENGETUASMK ST. MICHAEL, IPOH

Salam Sejahtera

Saya mengucapkan syabas kepada Jawatankuasa Majalah dan Sidang Redaksi kerana telahdapat merancang dan melaksanakan tugas penerbitan majalah The Michaelian edisi ke-61ini dengan jayanya. Kepada seluruh warga SMK St. Michael, Ipoh dan pembaca, semogaberoleh manfaat dan maklumat yang berguna daripada kandungan majalah kali ini.

Tema sekolah pada tahun 2009 ialah “Upholding The Great Michaelian Ethos”. Pihak sekolahtelah berusaha sedaya upaya bagi mengisi tema berkenaan dengan menjemput bekas pelajaryang telah mencatat pencapaian yang cemerlang dalam bidang masing-masing, termasukkepimpinan, intelektual, sukan dan kesukarelaan hadir dalam majlis rasmi sekolah. Tujuannyaialah untuk memberi dorongan dan inspirasi kepada warga sekolah supaya dapat menciptakejayaan baru yang tidak kurang hebatnya.

Sebagai sebuah organisasi yang memupuk pembelajaran, pihak sekolah telah mengambillangkah yang perlu bagi mewujudkan persekitaran pembelajaran yang terbaik. Di sampingperuntukan kerajaan, pihak sekolah telah berganding bahu dengan pihak La Salle, LembagaPengelola Sekolah, Persatuan Bekas Pelajar (OMA) dan PIBG menambahkan sumberkewangan bagi menaik taraf kemudahan dan peralatan tambahan yang diperlukan. Sayamengambil kesempatan ini merakamkan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan kepada semua pihakyang sudi menghulurkan bantuan dan sokongan.

Asas kecemerlangan SMK St. Michael, Ipoh ialah hubungan baik dalam kalangan semua pihaktermasuk warga sekolah, ibu bapa, masyarakat dan pihak berkuasa pelajaran. Saya berharapbahawa keadaan ini akan berterusan dan lebih kukuh pada masa hadapan. Dengan itu,pelajar dapat mengembangkan bakat dan potensi masing-masing ke tahap optimum ke arahpenjanaan modal insan minda kelas pertama sebagaimana yang sering diuar-uarkan olehkepimpinan Negara.

Akhir kata, saya mengucapkan selamat maju jaya kepada semua warga SMK St. Michael, Ipoh.Pencapaian dan sumbangan kalian amat besar maknanya kepada sekolah. Terima kasih.

“QUIS UT DEUS”

PHOON CHONG CHEEPengetua SMK St. Michael, Ipoh.

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LEMBAGA PENGELOLASMK ST. MICHAEL, IPOH 2009

PengerusiY. Bhg. Dato’ Seri Lee

Oi Hian, DPMP.

SetiausahaEn. Phoon Chong Chee

Tn. Hj. Meor Idrisb. Meor Ahmad

En. Joseph Michael Lee

Dato’ Mohamad Nizab. Mohamad Ghazali

Mr. Yong Sin WahOMA PresidentEn. Adrian

Tsen Keng Yam

WAKIL OMA

WAKIL IBU BAPAWAKIL MENTERI PELAJARAN

AhliBro. Vincent Corkery

AhliEn. Teoh Ewe Hun

AhliBro. Matthew Bay

WAKIL LA SALLE

Y. Bhg. Dato’ Haji Azumub. Haji Tak

En. Louis RozarioDoss

OLD MICHAELIANS’ ASSOCIATION, IPOH

Committee Members 2009

PresidentMr. Adrian Tsen

Keng Yam

Council ChairmanMr. Yong Sin Wah

1st V. PresidentMr. Chan Khin

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2nd V. PresidentMr. Louis

Rozario Doss

Hon. G. SecretaryMr. Harneak

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TreasurerMr. Steven Lee

Social & Culture SecretaryMr. Yip Chee

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Publication SecretaryRev. Bro. Vincent

Corkery, FSC

Sports SecretaryMr. Anthony

Lourdes

Welfare SecretaryMr. Peter Khiew

Dr. Yap Chee Seng Mr. BobbyChew Yat San

Mr. R.Gnanasagaran

Mr. Jeyarajah Mr. CheongChiew Yuen

Mr. Phoon ChongChee

Mr. Wong CheeWeng

Mr. AlfredChoong

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OMA continues its tradition of sponsoring the school annual play. This year it was the colorful staging ofWarlord of Terror, which saw the maximum capacity audiences. We were honored with the return of Mr.Timothy Chee to direct the play which was written by his son – Chee Ii Hann.

Our Annual Reunion Dinner was another success which saw a large turnout. The president – Mr. AdrianTsen in his welcoming address highlighted the various projects undertaken by OMA in restoring SMI to itspristine splendor. This is in line with our countdown towards 2012 – Centennial Celebration.

Several projects have already been completed successfully. The most noticeable is the construction of ournew primary school building in fond memory of Rev. Bro. U. Paul, the re-roofing of our main building,upgrading of our toilets, the covered walk-way from the main entrance to the building, the new schoolgate, and resurfacing of roadways around the school with inter-locking bricks.

OMA also organized its annual evening of fellowship with the residence of Asrama Bintang. During the dinner,former Michaelian who is the Chairperson of Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd. Ms. Juliana Devadason presenteda cheque to Sr Henrietta.

OMA continues to work closely with Dato’ Sri Lee Oi Hian, Chairman of BOG, Mr. Joseph Michael Lee, thePTA Chairman and Mr. Phoon Chong Chee, the Principal of SMI.

OMA is also grateful to our Advisors, Bro. Vincent Corkery and Bro. Matthew Bay who have always beenthere to give us invaluable advice and guidance.

“loyalty to the school connotes loyalty to the Brothers and vice-versaloyalty to the school connotes loyalty to the Brothers and vice-versaloyalty to the school connotes loyalty to the Brothers and vice-versaloyalty to the school connotes loyalty to the Brothers and vice-versaloyalty to the school connotes loyalty to the Brothers and vice-versa “– Old boys section,The Michaelian 1948Reported by,

Harneak SinghHonorary Secretary

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The Old Michaelians’ Reunion Dinner is an annual event. This year, the event was held on the 26th September.Similar to the previous years, the gathering took place at the Red Crescent Hall, located along Jalan KompleksSukan, Ipoh.

The Scouts and the Prefectorial Board of St. Michael’s Institution offered assistance to the OldMichaelian Association (OMA) committee members. In brief, the prefects assisted by ushering the guests, helpingout on stage with the delivery of gifts and distributing of membership forms.

The Reunion Dinner officially started at 7.30pm with the singing of the School Rally. Among the guestspresent were Mr. Michael Joseph Lee, Mr. Louis Rozario Doss, representatives from the Old Georgian Association(OGA), and the Old Xavierian Association (OXA). Representing St. Michael’s Institution was the principal of theschool, Mr. Phoon Chong Chee. Brother Matthew Bay and Brother Vincent Corkery too were present on thatmemorable evening.

A speech was given by the organizer, followed by speeches from Mr. Adrian Tsen and Brother VincentCorkery. The function continued with the distribution of certificates to those who joined the Old MichaelianAssociation (OMA) for a number of years. In between, souvenir booklets and newsletters were distributed tothe guests by the prefects. Singing sessions were also held to entertain the crowd while they are having theirfeast.

The reunion dinner ended at about 10.45pm with the singing of the School Rally. On the whole, bothBrother Matthew Bay and the committees of the Old Michaelian Association (OMA) worked hand-in-hand withthe Prefectorial Board to make this year’s annualdinner yet another great success.

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LAPORAN AKTIVITI PIBG

PENASIHATEn. Phoon Chong Chee [Pengetua]

Tn. Hj. Tauhid Ahmad b. Hj. Shamsuddin [Penolong Kanan Pentadbiran]En. Vellupillai a/l Ponnuderai [Penolong Kanan HEM]

En. Kamaruzaman b. Ahmad [Penolong Kanan Korikulum]En. Borhan b. Shamsuddin [Penyelia Petang]

PENGERUSIEn. Joseph Michael Lee

NAIB PENGERUSIDato’ Mohamad Niza b. Mohamad Ghazali [NYDP]

SETIAUSAHAEn. Palaiswaran a/l Naysapalan

BENDAHARICik Wong Su Yoke

AJK GURUPn. Chew Mee Geok

En. Rohaizat Mohd. TaibPn. Agila a/p Themmedu

Pn. Nur Rubiyatul Adawiyah IbrahimEn. A. Thederajan

AJK IBU BAPAEn. Leslie D’Silva

En. Stanley MadhavanEn. Mohd Jefri

En. Sreethararaj a/l NadarajahEn. Abdul Wahab b. Mohd. IsmailEn. Harneak Singh a/l Tara Singh

JURUAUDITPn. Fairoz bt. Alias

En. Ravichandran Sellaiah

SMK ST. MICHAEL IPOH 2009

THE PIBG MEETING WAS HELD 4 TIMES THIS YEAR.THE DATES WERE AS FOLLOWS: 5/3/2009, 20/5/2009, 16/7/2009, 15/10/2009

ACTIVITIES:

• The PIBG contributed some money for the school’s Annual Sports Day.• The PIBG also contributed for the Annual Staff Dinner that was held on 28th October, 2009

at the school.• The PIBG contributed some money for the Co-curricular Day that was held on 3rd November,

2009.• The PIBG has also sponsored the school’s English Debate Team to take part in the HELP

Institute Debate and Taylor’s University College Debate.• The PIBG financed the upgrading of new LCD monitors in the computer laboratory.• The PIBG has sponsored some money for the welfare of some poor students identified in

this school.• The PIBG also gave some contribution for the Speech Day.• The PIBG finances the monthly allowance of sports trainers, MCO and band instructors.• The PIBG had donated a wheel chair to a Form Five student.• A computer and colour printer was also donated to the Counseling Department.• The PIBG had also donated a wheel chair and stretcher to the school.

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Kaunseling ialah apa-apa saja aktiviti yang beretika yangdilakukan oleh kaunselor dalam usaha untuk membantu klienmenunjukkan tingkah laku yang mendorong kepada penyelesaianmasalah klien. Kaunseling ialah penggunaan prosedur kaunselingdan bidang lain yang berkaitan dengan tingkah laku untuk membantumempelajari bagaimana menyelesaikan sesuatu masalah, membuatkeputusan berkenaan dengan pemilihan kerjaya, pertumbuhankendiri, keluarga atau perkara interpersonal yang lain.

Kaunseling merujuk kepada perhubungan profesional antara seorangkaunselor terlatih dan klien. Perhubungan ini biasanya bersifat“person-to-person”, walaupun kadang-kadang melibatkan lebihdaripada dua orang. Perhubungan ini dibentuk untuk membantu klienmemahami dan menyatakan pandangan mereka tentang ruanghidupnya dan mempelajari mencapai matlamat pilihan kendirimelalui pilihan yang bermakna dan bermaklumat setelahmenyelesaikan masalah yang bersifat emosional dan interpersonal.

Apakah yang diharapkan tercapai pada akhir sesi kaunseling? Padadasarnya setiap individu mempunyai harapan yang berbeza mengikutperspektif mana dia melihat proses kaunseling yang telahdijalankan. Contohnya, individu yang meminta pertolongan daripadakaunselor, ibu bapa, guru, pengetua sekolah, semuanya mempunyaipersepsi yang berbeza tentang kesudahan yang diharapkan, selepasdia melalui proses kaunseling. Perbezaan pendapat mungkin akanwujud, tetapi ini tidak harus dibimbangkan kerana pilihan terakhiryang akan menentukan apakah matlamat kaunseling, adalah terletakkepada persetujuan antara klien dan kaunselornya. Merekaberdualah yang akan menentukan ke arah manakah perbincanganakan dilakukan.

Terdapat lima matlamat kaunseling iaitu memudahkan perubahantingkah laku, meningkatkan keupayaan klien untuk memulakan danmeneruskan perhubungan, membantu keberkesanan klien mengurusdiri (coping), menggalakkan proses membuat keputusan dan

membantu perkembangan dan pencapaian potensi klien.Diharapkan maklumat ini dapat membantu pelajar-pelajar

memahami dengan lebih baik peranan kaunseling dalammembantu mereka menjadi warganegara yang lebihcemerlang dan gemilang dalam menempuh liku-likukehidupan yang mencabar pada masa kini ini.

Akhir sekali, saya ingin mengucapkan terima kasihkepada guru-guru kaunseling Puan Adhariah Thamrin,En. Omar b. Ibrahim dan Cik Nur Rubiyatul Adawiyah

serta guru-guru yang banyak membantu menjayakanprogram-program kaunseling.

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Unit Bimbingan dan Kaunseling tetap bergiat cergas untuk tahun2009 seperti tahun-tahun lepas untuk membantu pelajar. Antaraprogram yang telah dijalankan adalah seperti berikut:

1. Program Orientasi Pelajar Tingkatan 4 (6/1/2009)2. Program Orientasi Pelajar Tingkatan 3 (14/1/2009)3. Program Cemerlang Tingkatan 3 (21/1/2009)4. Program Pemilihan Kerjaya, Resume Writing dan Interview

Skills Untuk Pelajar-pelajar Tingkatan 5 and 6 (14/2/2009)5. Program Gemilang Bekas Pelajar Tingkatan 3 (23/2/2009)6. Seminar Kepimpinan dan Bengkel Format Kertas Kerja dan

Surat Menyurat (7/3/2009)7. Taklimat Kepada Pelajar Lepasan SPM (12/3/2009)8. Junior Leadership Training Camp untuk Pengawas-

pengawas Sekolah Tingkatan 2 Tahun 2009 (17/3/2009hingga 19/3/2009)

9. Program Mentor-Mentee dan Kursus Kepimpinan PelajarTingkatan 1 2009 (24/3/2009)

10. Program ULBS Bersama Pn. Khamsiah (26/3/2009)11. Sunway University College Youth Leadership Challenge 2009

(28/3/2009)12. Program Kecemerlangan Mata Pelajaran Malaysian University

English Test (MUET) (2/4/2009 dan 11/4/2009)13. Lawatan Sambil Belajar Ke Taylor’s University College

dan Aquaria KLCC (4/4/2009)14. Program Penulisan Esei Cemerlang Bersama

Pn. Khamsiah (5/4/2009)15. Lawatan Ke Rumah Kanak-kanak Istimewa, Batu

Gajah (18/4/2009)16. Explorace Matematik 2009 (25/4/2009)17. Taklimat Nanyang Technological University School of

Physical & Mathematical Sciences: Delegate onHigher Education (29/4/2009)

18. Program Orientasi Tingkatan 6 Rendah (11/5/2009hingga 14/5/2009)

19. Talklimat Kursus Nanyang University of Singapore(12/5/2009)

20. Program GALUS Pelajar Tingkatan 3 (25/5/2009)21. Program Motivation “Stress Management Study” (26/5/2009)22. Program Peningkatan Usaha dan Kejayaan Diri Untuk Pelajar Tingkatan 6

Atas (26/5/2009)23. Lawatan Sambil Belajar Ke Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Jabatan

Kerja Raya dan Makhamah Tinggi Ipoh (28/5/2009)24. Program Motivasi dan Kecemerlangan PMR Tingkatan 3 2009 (30/5/2009)25. Taklimat College Life In One Day Perak oleh Taylor’s University College

(30/5/2009)26. Sesi Effective Resume Writing & Interview Skills oleh Taylor’s University

College (18/6/2009)27. Program GALUS Harapan Untuk Pelajar Tingkatan 3 (19/6/2009)28. Bengkel AIESEC Tentang HIV/AIDS (25/6/2009 dan 26/6/2009)29. Taklimat Trinity College-University of Melbourne untuk Pelajar

Tingkatan 3, 4 dan 5 2009 (25/6/2009)30. Program Pemanduan Berhemah (30/6/2009)31. Program Hala Tuju Insan (30/6/2009)32. Program Ponteng Sifar (1/7/2009)33. Program Motivasi dan Kemahiran Belajar Tingkatan 4 dan 5

(4/7/2009)34. Program Destinasi Kerjaya (7/7/2009)35. Program “Your Career in Engineering” dan “The Space Egg

Challenge” Curtin University of Technology, Sarawak Campus(10/7/2009)

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36. Program Gerak Gempur AADK (10/7/2009)37. Lawatan Rover Scouts Ke Good Shepherd Home,

Buntong (11/7/2009)38. Bengkel Motivasi Broad Lane 2009 Untuk Tingkatan 5

dan 6 (15/7/2009)39. Program Pembentukan Sahsiah (PDP) Program Susulan

Pelajar Tingkatan 3 2009 (18/7/2009)40. Program Mentor Mentee (23/7/2009)41. Program S.O.X. daripada Celcom (29/7/2009)42. Bengkel International Medical University untuk Guru-guru

Sekolah (8/8/2009)43. Bengkel Ulangkaji SPM Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris,

Fizik, Bahasa Melayu dan Matematik Tambahan 2009(11/8/2009, 15/8/2009, 17/8/2009 dan 19/8/2009)

44. Program Pemantapan Akhlak Pelajar Islam (20/8/2009)45. Program Kecemerlangan Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Am

dan Pengajian Perniagaan STPM 2009 (20/8/2009 dan 21/8/2009)

46. Pertandingan Badminton SMK St. Michael, Ipoh 2009(5/9/2009 dan 6/9/2009)

47. Program Fasa II GALUS Harapan (11/9/2009)48. Seminar dan Bengkel Kepimpinan untuk Pengawas

Sekolah, Ketua Tingkatan dan Ahli-ahli Kelab Jenayah(12/9/2009)

49. Bengkel Ulangkaji Mata Pelajaran MUET, PengajianPerniagaan, Kimia, Fizik dan Matematik Kertas 1 dan 2STPM 2009 (28/9/2009 dan 30/9/2009; 1/10/2009, 2/10/2009,7/10/2009 dan 8/10/2009)

50. Program Outreach Kemasukan SM Teknik (27/10/2009)51. Program Pengaturcaraan Komputer (28/10/2009)52. Program Pengaturcaraan Grafik (29/10/2009)53. Bengkel Ulangkaji Mata Pelajaran Perdagangan SPM

2009 (29/10/2009)54. Seminar dan Bengkel Kepimpinan untuk Ketua-ketua Unit

Beruniform, Kelab, Persatuan, Unit Sukan, Pengawas danPengawas Pusat Sumber Tingkatan 6 Rendah (31/10/2009)

55. Program Motivasi Pelajar-pelajar Tingkatan 5 2009 (3/11/2009)56. Program Jurusan Perubatan Peluang Belajar di Luar

Negara (5/11/2009)57. Memproses Borang Permohonan Matrikulasi, Asrama

Penuh, Petronas dan UPU58. Program Selepas Peperiksaan PMR59. Program Sesi Kaunseling Individu dan Kelompok60. Taklimat Permohonan ke Universiti61. Kaunseling Keibubapaan

Disediakan oleh,EN. RAVINDRAN VENGADASALAM(Ketua Unit Bimbingan dan Kaunseling SMK St. Michael, Ipoh)

LAPORAN BIASISWA 2009Jumlah Keseluruhan Pemegang Biasiswa (BKP/BKPUA/BKPUS)

Pemegang Biasiswa Kecil Persekutuan

(BKP2/BKP3) / Biasiswa Kelas Persediaan Universiti

(BKPUA/BKPUS)

JENIS BIASISWA KERAJAAN

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“Let us think of education as the means ofdeveloping our greatest abilities, because in eachof us there is a private hope and dream which,fulfilled, can be translated into benefit foreveryone and greater strength for our nation.”

John F. Kennedy

PrincipalMr. Phoon Chong Chee

Senior Assistant (Administration)Tn. Hj. Tauhid Ahmad

b. Hj. Shamsuddin

Senior Assistant(Co-Curricular)

En. Kamaruzzamanb. Ahmad

Senior Assistant (Sixth Form)Pn. Tan Cheng Choo

Senior Assistant (Afternoon Session)En. Borhan

b. Shamsuddin

Senior Assistant (Student Affairs)En. Vellupillaia/l Ponnudurai

HumanitiesCik Tan Mee Hoong

LanguagesTn. Hj. Mohamad Sidik

b. Hj. Zakaria

Technic and VocationalPn. Bhajan Kaura/p Mohinder Singh

Science and MathsEn. Abdul Qaiyum

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1st Row (L-R)Pn. Hatijah bt. Husin, En. Redzuran b. Alias, Tn. Hj. Tauhid Ahmad b. Shamsuddin (Senior Assistant ofAdministration), En. Phoon Chong Chee (Principal), En. Vellupillai a/l Ponnudurai (Senior Assistant of StudentAffairs), En. Pritam Singh a/l Gurbachan Singh, Pn. Norkiah bt. Abd. Razak

2nd Row (L-R)Pn. Norul Fazila bt. Mohamad Ismail, Pn. Salina bt. Abdul Rahman, En. Shaharul b. Baharuddin, En. BadrolHisham b. Ismail, En. Massri b. Mokhtar, En. John Bosco a/l Thomas, Pn. Nooryusyaida bt. Mohd Yusof, Pn. SitiAsiah bt. Sayed Norehan, Pn. Noor Hazizah bt. Azaharam

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1st Row (L-R)Tuan Haji Tauhid Bin Haji Shamsuddin (Senior Assistant of Administration), En. Phoon ChongChee (Pengetua), En. Vellupillai a/p Ponnudurai (Senior Assistant of Student Affairs), En. PritamSingh

2nd Row (L-R)Pn. Khatijah Vasinda Binti Abdullah, Pn. Karthiani a/p Kariambu, Pn. Vasanthi a/p Nadaraja,Pn. Indra a/p Ramasudram, Pn. Gowri a/p Muniandy, En. Alias Bin Zakaria, En. Ariffin BinMat Randah, En. Mohamed Arshad, En. Abdul Hamid Bin Hashim, En. Retnam a/l Nadason

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Brother Matthew was posted to SMI-Ipoh in January 1993 from St. George’s in Taiping where he hadserved for more than twenty years. At St. George’s apart from being a superb teacher, he was deeplyinvolved in scouting and photography as well as being a qualified swimming and life saving instructor.

In Ipoh, he continued his passion for photography but he opened up other important interests as well. The one that many may not notice is that he is the man behind the scenes when it comes to OMAprojects. He was first to identify the need and could always devise the best way to deal with it: whetherit was the lamentable condition of the canteen, the potholes on our roadways, the state of the toilets,the perpetual confusion arising from the sharing of space and facilities with the primary classes.

The roadways are now beautifully paved, the primary children have their own compound complete withan artistically designed building, canteen and playing space, and their own exclusive entrance. Thetoilets have been upgraded to 5-star quality for both boys and ladies, the canteen has been replacedby a modern food court with a choice of quality dishes that are the envy of other schools, the approachto the school is dramatically upgraded with an impressive entrance, and covered walkway, the mainbuilding has a new roof and a fresh coat of paint, the school office has its own exclusive approachand the OMA secretariat nearby is a gem in its own right.

All this was made possible thanks to his close rapport with the Board and the OMA, and to his abilityto do detailed planning, negotiate with the contractor for the best terms, but above all to his personalmonitoring of work in progress.

Among his other commitments like the photography club and the heritage club, his passion was theliteracy class for Form One pupils with learning difficulties, for whom over many years he was able torecruit and train volunteer student tutors from the Sixth Form.

His impact on the face and on the life of SMI will indeed merit a place in the history of the school.

Brother Matthew Bay, FSC

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NAMEBrother Matthew Bay

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH18 September 1946. In Klang, Selangor,Malaysia

EARLY SCHOOLING & DATESLa Salle Klang (1954-1961)St. Xavier’s (1962-1963)

EARLY TRAINING AND FORMATION AS ABROTHER WITH DATES & LOCATION.Juniorate - St. Joseph’s Penang(1962-1963)Postulancy & Novitiate - St. Joseph’sPenang (1964-1965)Scholasticate - St. Joseph’s Penang(1966-1967)

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONALTRAINING WITH DATES AND LOCATIONMCE - SXI Penang 1963A levels - Penang 1965BA U.K. - 1983 [Manchester University]Teachers’ Certificate - St. Joseph’sTraining College, Penang 1967

ASSIGNMENTS AS A BROTHER WITH DATES ANDLOCATIONSt. Anthony’s School, Teluk Anson- Jan 1968-April 1968St. George’s Inst., Taiping- April 1968-Sept 1980,- Jan 1980-Dec 1992St. Michael’s Inst., lpoh- Jan 1993 present

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:Brother Vincent Corkery for the factual details above.

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St. Michael’s Institution is the first posting for Cik Siti Farah Nadiah binti Taibwho hails from Tanah Merah, Kelantan. She obtained a Bachelor of ManufacturingEngineering (Design) with Honours and an Education Diploma (Major in Design).She teaches Mathematics and History. She enjoys surfing the Internet and urgesMichaelians to “Do the best in everything to attain satisfaction in life”.

Cik Mimi Ashikin binti Ahmad Khaozri has a Bachelor of Education inMathematics with Honours and will be our new Mathematics and AdditionalMathematics teacher. She was impressed by the historical building of St. Michael’sInstitution and finds life in SMI challenging but fun. Her advice for theMichaelians is to “Respect your teachers and strive to be the best”.

Cik Shafizah binti Omar Hisham from Rawang, Selangor is our new Science andMathematics teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Science with Honours.Her favourite pastime are reading and travelling. She was amazed by themagnificent building of St. Michael’s Institution. She finds teachers and staff herefriendly and students are active in co-curricular activities. Her advice forMichaelians is “Respect your teachers and always try your best in whatever youdo”.

Cik Rohana binti Muhd Rejab is our new Mathematics and Physics teacher witha Bachelor Of Education in Science with Honours. She is from Kampung PayaTerendam, Kedah. Besides teaching, she also enjoys sewing and cooking. She wasshocked with the school cultures at first but found that life in SMI improvesday by day. May she enjoy teaching in SMI.

En. Mohd Shahrol Nizam B. MT Nor, from Selama, Perak holds a Bachelor OfEducation In Business Management and Economic. He enjoys surfing the internetand listening to music. He was impressed by the historical building of St. Michaelwhen he first arrived. He advises our Michaelians to “Love, Trust and Respectyourself”.

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Armed with a Bachelor in Arts (Hons) and a diploma in education from UniversityMalaya, Pn. Chew Mee Geok teaches English. Her previous postings were in SMTeknik, Persiaran Brash Ipoh. Her first posting was in Kuala Krai, Kelantan. InSMI, she teaches Pendidikan Moral and Pendidikan Siviks. She feels that SMI hasa long history and the contribution of the La Salle brothers has a great impacton the school. Students are generally well disciplined and highly motivated. Heradvice to students is ‘to stay focussed and to pay attention to their studies’.

PN. CHEW MEE GEOK

She received her Bachelor of Education (I.T) with honours from UPSI. She teachesMathematics, Pendidikan Moral and Information Communication TechnologyLanguage (ICTL). Her favourite past time is surfing the internet. Her advice toMichaelians is to “always strive for the best yet take all challenges in stride’.

He holds a Bachelor in Science (Honours) and a Diploma Pendidikan. His previouspostings were in SMK Bukit Mertajam and SMK Anderson. He teaches mathematics.He feels that there is not much difference between St. Michael’s Institution andSMK Anderson. The environment is slightly different but he feels students are welldisciplined and they follow school rules.

She holds a Bachelor in Economics (Hons) from Universiti Malaya. Her previouspostings were SMK St. Mark, Butterworth. She teaches Economics and MoralEducation. She teaches Moral Education, General Studies, and Siviks in SMI. Shefeels SMI is an outstanding school in Ipoh and has moulded many luminaries indifferent fields. She is of the opinion that the students are full of zest andmotivation. Her advice to students is ‘to gain respect, you have to respect others’.

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Transferred from SMK Buntong, IpohDate : 1st December 2009

CIK NAIZATUL ASLAMIAH BT. MOHAMEDIjazah Sarjana Muda (Hons) TeknologiMaklumat Dip. Pendidikan UUM

NON-ACADEMIC STAFF TRANSFERRED INEn. Pritam Singh

NON-ACADEMIC STAFF TRANSFERRED OUTPn. Halimah bt. Hassan

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Brother Datuk Tiberius Lawrence Spitzig is a La Sallian brother, who was born inToronto, Canada. He left his home country in 1937 as he had always wanted to be amissionary and was influenced by the La Salle Brothers’ commitment to education.He also admitted to always dreaming of teaching in a foreign country. He was astudent brother when he grabbed the opportunity when there was a call forvolunteers to work in South-East Asia.

His first assignment was at St. Joseph’s Institution, Singapore in 1938 at the age of19, before he was transferred to St. John’s Institution, Kuala Lumpur (SJI) in 1941.

Brother Spitzig was teaching in SJI when the Japanese landed in Malaya during WorldWar II. He was 20 years old then. He was arrested by the Japanese and was sent toPudu Prison. Later he was transferred as a prisoner of war (PoW) to Changi Prison,Singapore from 1941 to 1943. He survived under harsh conditions and returnedmiraculously to Bukit Nanas after the war in 1945.

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Even after retiring as Brother Director of SJI, Brother Spitzig continued his contributionsin the education field. He has always said that his best time as an educator was in1983, after retirement, when he became interested in schools in rural areas in Sabah.He had defied advice against visiting the children who live deep inside the forestand was often driven there by volunteers in a special vehicle.“With the help of the Franciscan Sisters, we started a one-room school as nobodywanted to come into the interior to teach the children. I don’t remember much butsomeone told me that the fate of the children has changed for the better since myfirst visit here in 1996,’’ said Brother Spitzig.

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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONBrother Spitzig was conferred the Order of Canada, a coveted award, by the Governor-General of Canada, Adrienne Clarkson in 2003 for his six decades of education service tothe people of South-East Asia.In 2009, he was awarded another prestigious award, “Jasamu Dikenang”, for his outstandingservices for his contribution to education in Malaysia.He was conferred a Datuk ship by the Yang dipertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin inFebruary 2009 for his many contributions to education in Malaysia.

Prior to his death, Brother Spitzig was wheelchair bound and spent his retirement in theLittle Sisters of the Poor Home in Cheras, Selangor.

Spitzig passed away on August 18 2009 at 4.45pm in Assunta Hospital. His wake was held inSt. John’s Institution, Kuala Lumpur on August 19 while his funeral mass was held in St.John’s Cathedral, Kuala Lumpur the next day.

FIRST VOWS1st vows – 19371st Renewal 1938 - SingaporeTriennial 1941- St. John’s Kuala Lumpur.Final profession – 1944 Changi Prison, Singapore.

Assignments As A BrotherSt. Joseph’s Institution Singapore 1938-1941 teachingSt. John’s Institution, KL 1941Changi Prison 1943-1945 Hospital OrderlySt. John’s KL Director 1954-1960St. Xavier’s Penang Director 1960-1967La Salle PJ Director 1967-1973Brother Visitor 1974-1978St. John’s KL Director 1978-1983Recruiter 1983-2003Evangelistic Activities St. John’sAdvisor, Catholic Teachers’ Association Malaysia.

For us at St. Michael’s Ipoh, Brother Spitzig ’saccomplishments as a Brother, Director and teacher wereremarkably praiseworthy. They have reached far beyondmany states, country and region. His valiant act and passionfor education would be fondly remembered by many, manypeople.May he rest in peace.

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Mr. Thomas Yau Yet Sau @ Yau Keat Sow passed away peacefully on 14th February2009 due to the relapse of his prostate cancer in September 2008 which led tomulti-organs failure. He was firstly assigned post as teacher at SRJK(C) TanahHitam in Chemor from 1.5.1955 - 9.4.1961. Ever since, he was posted to St.Michael’s Institution in Ipoh, Mr. Thomas had served the school until he retiredin 1987.

Mr. Thomas Yau was a very dedicated teacher. He served as a discipline masterin the school. He taught English and Science among the Forms 1, 2 and 3. Apartfrom being well-known as a strict discipline master, he was also active in theMichaelian Judo Society until 1986. He obtained a Diploma in First Grade of theKodokan Judo of Japanese origin, in recognition of the great progress that he hadmade by his diligent study of the art on 30th July 1964. Then, he was licensed torank in the Second Grade of the Kodokan Judo of Japanese origin in 1967. Oneof the Judo achievements by Mr. Thomas was the participation in the IV SEAPGames in Bangkok (Heavy weight category) in 1967. Four years later, he took partin the VI SEAP Games which was held in Kuala Lumpur.

Mr. Thomas Yau was well-known as the ‘Gentle Giant’ in his family. Although helooked physically strong, tough and strict, he was actually a very caring and lovingman who always put his family first. Mr. Thomas is certainly one man who willbe remembered. May his soul rest in peace.

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ObituariesIt is sad to announce that ourschool has lost a dedicatedgardener, Mr. Ratnam, 60, whofought hard against a battle withcancer. He passed away on the10th December 2009. He will befondly remembered for hiscontribution in maintaining theschool’s cleanliness with hisfellow colleagues. The schoolextends condolences to hisfamily.

Mr. Ratnam

Muhammad Syahman was a great friend, very reliable in time of need and a gem for manywho know him. He was a real fighter and battled hard in his last months against cancer. Hewas a real asset to our school and his presence will definitely be missed

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Andrew Chow was the type of guy who was a friend to all. Friendlyand cheerful, there was never a dull moment around him. He wasthe life of the class and everyone who knew him loved him. Hewas loyal to his friends and exhibited a lot of great qualities thata friend should have. He will always be remembered by his friends.

Andrew Chow Kin Mun14th March 1992-14th October 2009

Muhammad Syahman b. Zulkaflee

SENARAI AJK

PengerusiEn. Maulid bin Ismail

Naib PengerusiTn. Hj. Azhar bin Mohd. Rodzi

SetiausahaCik Mimi Ashikin binti Ahmad Khadzri

BendahariCik Siti Farah Nadiah binti Taib

Ahli JawatankuasaGuruEn. Prakas Rao a/l ApparaoPn. Shailaja a/p SubramaniamEn. Zulkefli bin SulaimanEn. Panirchelvam a/l Pappoo

Pejabat & MakmalEn. Pritam SinghEn. Redzuran bin Alias

Mesyuarat telah diadakan sebanyak 5 kalisepanjang tahun 2009 iaitu pada:1) 8 April 20092) 23 Julai 20093) 17 September 20094) 6 Oktober 20095) 26 Oktober 2009

Aktiviti-aktiviti1) Meraikan guru-guru yang telah berpindah/bersara.2) Sambutan Majlis Makan Malam Staf dan Guru.3) Memberikan sumbangan kepada staf yang

melahirkan anak pertama.4) Melawat guru yang menghadapi masalah kesihatan.5) Memberikan hadiah hari jadi kepada guru dan staf.6) Pertandingan boling antara bidang.7) Pertandingan badminton antara staf.8) Memberikan sumbangan bagi pembesaran surau

SMK Langgar, di Kedah.9) Memberikan

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DIARI 2009Januari

05 Penggal Persekolahan Sesi 2009bermulaEdaran buku SPBT 2009 kepada pelajaryang layakOrientasi pelajar Tingkatan 1 dan 4bermulaPelancaran Slogan 2009 – Upholdingthe Great Michaelian Ethos

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The school celebrated its 82nd Annual Sports Day on the 9th of April 2009with much pomp and pageantry. This year we are very privileged to have anold boy and ex-Olympian Mr. Asir Victor as the guest of honour. The occasionproceeded smoothly, featuring events such as theinter-class and inter-school 100m relayraces, livened up with an energeticperformance by the Michaelian MilitaryBand.

The classes marched proudly with theirantics and styles, taking part in the Inter-class marching competition. It wasanother Michaelian tradition, amusing themany parents and guests who turned upfor this annual event.

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PENCAPAIAN SUKAN KESELURUHANJOHAN TINGKATAN

Tingkatan Kelas Rumah1 1A9 La Salle2 2A2 Augustus3 3A4 U Paul4 4V2 U Paul5 5S2 Augustus6 Atas La Salle

NAIB JOHANTingkatan Kelas Rumah

1 1A7 Patrick2 2A1, 2A5 La Salle3 3A5 La Salle4 4S6 Augustus5 5S3 Patrick6 Atas Augustus

OLAHRAGAWAN/ OLAHRAGAWATITingkatan Nama Kelas Rumah

1 Gautham 1A7 Patrick2 Piravin 2A2 Augustus3 Sharveen Kaur 3A5 La Salle4 Reuben Parera 4V2 U Paul5 Kishen 5S1 La Salle

6 Atas (P) Loo Hun Fern USS2 AugustusCheng Jia Huey USA1 Augustus

6 Atas (L) Varusai Mohamad USA2 La Salle

JOHAN KESELURUHANJohan Naib Johan Ketiga Keempat

The Centenary Run Augustus La Salle U Paul PatrickMerentas Desa Augustus La Salle U Paul PatrickPesta Permainan La Salle U Paul Augustus PatrickSukantara La Salle Augustus Patrick U PaulSukan Olahraga Augustus La Salle U Paul PatrickJohan Keseluruhan La Salle Augustus U Paul Patrick

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16th May 2009 was a date not only anticipated by theschool teachers but also fellow students who wanted toshow their appreciation to their teachers who have workedhard all year through. Our school celebrated Teachers’ Dayon the 29th May 2009, Friday. The theme for this year is“Teachers Build A National Identity”

The day was celebrated with various events. Thecelebration was started off with a speech by our principal,Mr. Phoon Chong Chee. Next, Benjamin Suren Kee, theHead Prefect of SMI expressed his appreciation andgratitude to all teachers on behalf of theMichaelians.

The celebration continued with teachers renewingtheir pledge and singing the song “Guru Malaysia”.The celebration went on with performances by theForm 5 students, Choir and School Military Band. Theevent ended with students giving out presents to theteachers.

We would like to say ‘Thank You’ for impartingknowledge and wisdom to all students of St.Michael’s.

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The Speech Day was held on the 24th June 2009 in SMI hall. This year the guestof honour was His Excellency Dato’ Seri Lee Oi Hian, DSA, SPMP, DPMP. Theoccasion proceeded smoothly with speeches by the students’ representative, ourschool principal Mr. Phoon Chong Chee and Dato’ Seri Lee Oi Hian. The occasionwas livened up by the performances of our Michealian Chinese Orchestra andChoral Speaking. The prize-giving ceremony ended with the School Rally playedby the school band.

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My warmest afternoon to the master chairperson, Mr. Phoon Chong Cheeprincipal of St. Michael Institution, teachers, parents and my fellow

Michaelians.

I am indeed honoured to receive the “Michaelian of the Year” award. It has always beenmy dream to be the head boy of this great institution, St. Michael’s. The reason then was becausethe head boy get to say the three cheers during the sports day, but when I got the post it wasmore of an opportunity to learn the many lessons of life. An opportunity to meet people and touchthe lives of many. Day after day I grew to learn the greatest of the Lasallian legacy, unconditionallove. I learnt to except people for who they are and treat them as my equal. It is this institutionwhich led me to learn and cultivate that lasallian culture. I certainly would not have receivedthis award if not because of my beloved parents who have constantly supporting me through outmy journey in St. Michael’s. Thank you PAPA and MAMA and my dear brothers.

St. Michael’s has been an instrumental stepping stone for me, it has provided me valuesthat I need in my life, inspirational teachers and great friends. I thank Mr. Waran who is mymentor, godfather and teacher. The constant advice and puzzling questions that he always putsforth whenever I approach him for advice are not direct answers but the question supplementsme to finding the solutions myself, Mr. Velupillai whom I always seek to quell my frustration alwaysand without fail he manages to put a smile on my face, Mr. Martin Jalleh who is a long timefacilitator for the annual prefects camp for inspiring me, Brother Vincent, although I don’t meethim much but in every meet, without fail he has said something which will just make my day.Leroy, Sara, Yoshita, Jie Ee my closest buddies who are always there to teach me things that I wasignorant of and constantly believing in me, the Exco, cabinet members and prefects of theprefectorial board of the term 2008/2009 who have worked tirelessly to keep order in school andlastly all the other Michaelians who have touched my life in one way or another. This award is atribute to all those people who have moulded me into who I am.

The reason St. Michael’s is a great institution is because it encompasses so many peoplewho can work hand in hand regardless of race, religion and age to achieve a common aim. Thisphrases best describe this school, “many voices, one journey” which was the prefects theme forthe year 2006/2007. I have always wonder how Michaelians can always make an impact in society?Michaelians have always contributed to society because we care for the last, the lost and theleast. In whatever we do, we do it by making sure the people around us also benefit. Anotherthing that amazes me also is how Michaelians cherish their school so much and the friends theymade in school. Even after form 5 when everyone were going in our own separate paths, we stillkeep contact with each other. In fact many have even supported me during the challenging time inform 6. I could still recall my friends who have left school constantly inquiring about the school.This is the bond which makes this school so special, it is not this magnificent building but it isthe culture that embroils in this institution, the very people who went through this school whohave built and solidified the legacy St. Michael’s Institution has today. Michaelians are indeedare in a class of their own because of the tradition that we have and the values that we posess.Even after leaving school Michaelians always keep track on what is happening in their school, Irecently had the privilege of meeting with a few former head boys, deputy head boys, head girls, Iwas so amazed that even after leaving school after 10 years, they very much know what ishappening in school. This is the very love that makes us so special and I proudly will tell anyonethat I am a Michaelian. Thank you.

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BENJAMIN SUREN KEE

Selamat sejahtera saya ucapkan kepada para hadirin dan tetamukehormat sekalian.

Pada petang ini, saya berasa amat berbesar hati kerana diberi peluang untuk menyatakanperasaan gembira dan bangga kerana dapat belajar dan menghabiskan pengajian saya diSekolah Menengah St. Michael Ipoh, yang merupakan sebuah institusi yang ternama. Saya jugaingin mengucapkan ribuan terima kasih kepada pihak sekolah atas penghormatan yang diberikankepada saya iaitu “Anugerah Michaelian Terkemuka Perempuan 2008/2009”.

Sepanjang tempoh persekolahan saya di sekolah ini, banyak ilmu yang telah saya pelajari danilmu-ilmu tersebut tidak dapat dipelajari di dalam kelas. Di sini juga saya berpeluang untukberkenalan dengan orang dari pelbagai lapisan masyarakat serta berpeluang untuk menanganipelbagai urusan. Pengalaman dan pendedahan tersebut telah menjadikan saya seorang yanglebih bertanggungjawab dan matang dalam aspek pertimbangan. Saya percaya bahawa ilmu-ilmu dan pengalaman tersebut adalah amat berguna dan akan membolehkan saya berhadapandengan cabaran-cabaran hidup pada masa akan datang.

Saya juga ingin menggunakan peluang ini untuk mengucapkan ribuan terima kasih dan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan kepada para guru serta pihak yang terlibat secara langsung atau secaratidak langsung selama pengajian saya di Sekolah St. Michael, Ipoh.

Tidak dilupakan juga adalah sahabat-sahabat saya. Terima kasih atas segala sokongan dangalakan yang diberikan. Saya akan sentiasa mengingati segala suka dan duka yang telah kamilalui bersama selama ini. Terima kasih sekali lagi kerana telah memberikan persahabatan yangamat bernilai kepada saya.

Akhirnya, saya ingin berterima kasih kepada keluarga tersayang atas segala sokongan dan kasihsayang yang telah dicurahkan kepada saya selama ini. Segala pedoman dan nasihat-nasihatyang diberikan amat bermakna dan berguna kepada saya. Tanpa mereka, saya tidak akan beradadi sini pada hari ini.


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Selamat petang dan sejahtera.

Saya ingin merakamkan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan dan terima kasih kepada Dato’ Seri Lee Oi Hianyang telah sudi memenuhi jemputan kami buat kesekian kalinya. Kesediaan Dato’ Seri ialah satupenghormatan buat Michaelian. Moga sokongan padu Dato’ Seri kepada SMK St. Michael, Ipoh iniakan berkekalan. Tidak lupa juga sekalung budi buat Yang Dipertua PIBG, En. Joseph Michael Leedan barisan jawatankuasa beliau yang banyak membantu. Kepada semua pemenang hadiah danhadirin, saya ucapkan terima kasih.

Sidang hadirin yang dimuliakan,Majlis Hari Ucapan dan Penyampaian Hadiah ialah acara tahunan wajib sesebuah sekolah. Bagi SMKSt. Michael, Ipoh, fokus majlis hari ini ialah pengiktirafan kecemerlangan kurikulum. Kriteria yangketat telah ditetapkan untuk penerima anugerah peperiksaan awam. Hanya mereka yang memperolehsemua A1 akan diberi pengiktirafan. Biarlah kecemerlangan yang dikaitkan sebagai pencapaian terbaik,tinggi kualitinya dan benar-benar signifikan lagi amat berharga adalah fokus yang dimaksudkan itu.Sebagai pengetua, saya berharap agar konsep ini diberi perhatian dan dijadikan sebagai cabaranuntuk terus melonjakkan tahap kecemerlangan akademik SMK St. Michael, Ipoh. Sementara itu,pengiktirafan untuk pencapaian peperiksaan dalaman masih diberi berdasarkan kedudukan terbaikdalam setiap kelas. Pengiktirafan untuk kecemerlangan kokurikulum akan disampaikan sempena HariKokurikulum yang dijadualkan pada bulan Oktober nanti.

Tuan-tuan dan puanIzinkan saya menjelaskan dengan serba ringkas tentang slogan atau tema SMK St. Michael, Ipohbagi tahun 2009, iaitu Upholding the Great Michaelian Ethos. Sesuai dengan usia penubuhan SMIyang menjangkau 97 tahun, sekolah ini telah memiliki citra, ciri dan budaya yang sudah berakarumbi dan bersinambungan. Hasrat pengasas SMI yang begitu jelas untuk memberi peluang kepadakalangan generasi muda yang ketinggalan, kurang beruntung, dan tercicir (the last, the least, the lostdengan izin) menerima pendidikan berkualiti yang ditawarkan sesungguhnya telah meletakkan SMIsebagai sebuah institusi pendidikan yang berjasa, ulung dan disanjung tinggi hingga ke hari ini.Tidaklah keterlaluan untuk saya mengatakan bahawa tradisi La Sallian inilah yang menjadi tonggakkekuatan SMK St. Michael, Ipoh yang telah mengeluarkan begitu banyak tokoh yang berkhidmatmenjangkau seantero dunia.

Elemen utama Upholding the Great Michaelian Ethos ialah integriti, akauntabiliti dan salingmenghormati dalam kalangan Michaelian. Selaras dengan cabaran semasa dan cabaran masa depan,tema ini meletakkan piawai akademik, keperibadian, moral dan disiplin yang tinggi untuk diterapkandalam proses pembelajaran dan persekitaran sekolah. Saya percaya bahawa proses penjanaan modalinsan minda kelas pertama sepertimana yang selalu diuar-uarkan oleh kepimpinan negara kita sudahberada di landasan yang tepat dalam konteks SMK St. Michael, Ipoh menerusi tema ini.

Tuan puan hadirin yang saya muliakanTahun 2012, iaitu sambutan perayaan 100 tahun SMK St. Michael, Ipoh sudah semakin hampir. Pihaksekolah berhasrat untuk mengetengahkan semula catatan kejayaan sekolah kepada warga Michaeliansedia ada, masyarakat dan semua stake-holders. Bukanlah tujuan kita untuk bermegah-megah atau

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untuk nostalgia semata-mata. Kita mahu generasi muda Michaelian menjadikan pencapaian terdahulusebagai dorongan dan inspirasi bagi mencatat kejayaan yang lebih cemerlang. Maka, menjelang tarikhkeramat berkenaan, pihak sekolah, dari masa ke masa akan menganjurkan aktiviti dan program yangmemberi gambaran terhadap pengorbanan, susah payah dan cabaran yang telah berjaya diharungioleh Michaelian terdahulu sehingga mereka berjaya mengharumkan nama SMI sebagai sebuah institusipersekolahan, sebuah organisasi pembelajaran dan sebuah entiti kecemerlangan yang dihormati.

Sepanjang tahun 2008, pelajar SMK St. Michael, Ipoh telah mencatat pencapaian akademik, kokurikulumdan kepimpinan yang cemerlang. Khusus untuk akademik, pencapaian PMR ialah 82.23% calon lulusdalam semua mata pelajaran yang diambil. Bilangan pelajar cemerlang ialah seramai 42 orang. Diperingkat SPM, 94.8% calon berjaya memperoleh sijil, dengan seorang pelajar cemerlang mencatatsebelas 1A dalam semua mata pelajaran yang diambil. Sementara itu, pencapaian STPM 2008mengekalkan pencapaian tahun sebelumnya apabila dinobatkan sebagai sekolah terbaik peringkat negerioleh Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri Perak buat tahun kedua berturut-turut. Salah seorang calon STPMsekolah ini juga tersenarai sebagai terbaik 13 di peringkat kebangsaan. Tahniah dan syabas.

Sidang hadirin yang dihormatiSebagai sebuah sekolah yang memegang status bantuan modal, SMK St. Michael, Ipoh perlu berdikaridalam beberapa perkara, terutamanya dari segi prasarana fizikal dan kemudahan sekolah. Maka, aspeknaik taraf dan pemulihan mesti diberi perhatian. Pada tahun ini, pihak sekolah berhasrat untukmembaik pulih dan menambah baik kemudahan makmal sains dan kemudahan tandas. Keselesaankepada Michaelian bererti bahawa pihak sekolah menyediakan persekitaran pembelajaran yangkondusif dan bertaraf dunia.

Seperti biasa, ikhtiar untuk mengumpul dana bagi membiayai projek berkenaan menjadi cabaran buatMichaelians. Salah satu sumber memenuhkan tabung projek ialah persembahan drama sekolah yangakan berlangsung dalam tempoh terdekat. Besarlah harapan pihak sekolah bahawa Michaelians, ibubapa, masyarakat, dermawan dan simpatisan terus sudi menghulurkan sokongan sepertimana tahun-tahun yang lalu.

Dato’ Seri, tuan-tuan dan puan-puanMulai tahun ini juga pentadbiran sekolah telah mengalami perubahan struktur. Pelajar kohort tingkatan6 Rendah 2009 akan menjalani mod pengajian yang dijenamakan semula sebagai prauniversiti. Untuktujuan itu, pihak Kementerian Pelajaran telah membuat lantikan guru akademik Tingkatan 6 denganperubahan gred jawatan dan naik pangkat. Pengajian prauniversiti tingkatan 6 akan diuruskan secaraberasingan daripada murid tingkatan 1 hingga 5. Seorang Penolong Kanan Tingkatan 6 yangbertanggungjawab kepada pengetua dari segi pentadbiran, hal ehwal pelajar dan kokurikulum turutdilantik. Selain itu, tiga orang guru kanan kokurikulum tingkatan enam akan membantu beliau.Perubahan dari segi jadual waktu dan komponen pengajian diharapkan mampu menyediakan pelajartingkatan 6 untuk melangkah lebih jauh dalam bidang akademik, kerjaya dan kepimpinan.Akhir sekali, sukacita saya mengambil kesempatan ini untuk mengucapkan setinggi-tinggi syabas dantahniah kepada semua penerima hadiah. Sesungguhnya nilai sebenar hadiah yang kalian terima ituialah pengiktirafan kecemerlangan. Maka, anggaplah hadiah-hadiah iringan sebagai oleh-oleh kenanganyang tidak sepertinya. Teruslah berpegang kepada misi kecemerlangan anda.

Terima kasih juga kepada ahli jawatankuasa majlis, petugas, dan hadirin yang bersabar dan memberiperhatian terhadap ucapan saya.

Kepada tetamu kehormat, Dato’ Seri Lee Oi Hian, Bro. Vincent dan lain-lain terima kasih daun keladi.Panjang umur murah rezeki, tahun hadapan kita jumpa lagi.


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Speech By Dato’ Seri Lee Oi Hian, Chairman, Board ofGovernors, St. Michael’s Institution at SMI’s Speech andPrize-Giving Day on Wednesday, 24th June 2009 at 2.00pm.

It’s that time of the year again to celebrate the success and accomplishments ofour students and their remarkable achievements.

They have successfully excelled in their various fields and their presence today isa shining example of how persistency, pursuing of discipline, hard work and settingof standards at all times do bring results in all things we pursue.

St. Michael’s has always believed that while there should be focus on excellencein academic achievements, we must never emphasize solely on Science orMathematics alone.

Real education is about being intellectually and emotionally balanced, it is also aboutbeing knowledgeable culturally and socially. We must possess a clear vision to bemen and women of strong character and integrity, having the mark and distinctionto take up responsible positions both locally and internationally and to excel.

Looking at the back cover page of our program book today, I cannot ignore but feelcompelled to touch on the characteristics of a La Salle school.

St. Michael’s has always taught me to respect for each student as a unique person.As a young Michaelian in the 50s, I constantly noticed how the Brothers and teachersat St. Michael’s paid attention to the poor, the neglected and the overlooked. Theygave greater attention to the marginalised and to the less appealing students.

One need not bury in books or journals to learn compassion, kindness or humility.Just walk along the corridors of St. Michael’s, you will learn generosity, patience,compromise and respectfulness. You can learn this in St. Michael’s almost every day.Pick these virtues up and you are on your way to be great men and women!

I acknowledge today the school’s efforts in developing and fostering a learningenvironment where students are given the opportunity to bloom and flourish, both

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in academic achievements and co-curricular activities.

This learning environment is only possible when teachers are united and share acommon vision and a shared mission. They work together as brothers and sistersassociated with bonds of mutual respect, cooperation, generosity, patience, humor, andhumility.

All these ideals are reflected through the theme of St. Michael’s this year, which is“UPHOLDING THE GREAT MICHAELIAN ETHOS”, calling its community to hold true tothe distinctive brand of La Sallian tradition that stands for high personal and academicstandards, excellent moral tone and discipline.

These are achieved through a strong spirit of faith, zeal and service to the community.

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is the responsibility of the school and teachers to ensurethat our children grow up to be responsible citizens, who think about giving back tothe society, who love all people irrespective of race, color or creed.

For parents, it is a widely accepted fact that supportive parenting plays an importantrole in the children’s development of empathy, pro-social behavior and emotionalcompetence. Children who received adequate parental involvement were found to bemore confident in their academic focus and achievements.

I must thank the principal Mr. Phoon Chong Chee and his team of dedicated andcommitted teachers for providing a high level of education for excellence, both inacademic pursuit and character development of our children through outstanding andsound school management.

Lastly, my congratulations again to the prize recipients and do continue to keep theMichaelian spirit alive.

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Michaelian Terkemuka 2008/2009 (L)Benjamin Suren Kee (USS1)

Michaelian Terkemuka 2008/2009 (P)Boey Su Yenn (USS4)

Pengawas Pusat Sumber Terkemuka2008/2009 (L)Chin Tze Shoong (USS4)

ANUGERAH KECEMERLANGAN

NAMA KELAS

1. Chan Keng Hoe 1 Wisdom2. Kevin Mano 1 Prudence3. Derricks Peter a/l Peter Lewis 1 Patience4. Jarret Loh Syu Un 1 Loyalty5. Lehwinns Ras a/l Gunasalen Thangaraj 1 Kindness6. Amirthan Nesan 1 Honour7. Neshan Sivaji 1 Excellence8. Vimal Menon a/l Sathish 1 Diligence9. Vemal a/l Khatirvellu 1 Courage

HADIAH PEPERIKSAAN DALAMAN 2008

Pengawas Pusat Sumber Terkemuka2008/2009 (P)Lim Peik Huan (USS5)

Ketua Kelas Terkemuka 2008/2009Sambruce a/l Joseph (USS3)

PELAJAR-PELAJAR TERBAIK DALAM TINGKATAN 1

NAMA KELAS

1. Andy Hwang Bean Lit 2 Wisdom2. Dhesegaan a/l Bala Krishnan 2 Prudence3. Prakash Andiappan a/l Nagappan 2 Patience4. Muhammad Fawwaz Bin Mohamad Sazali 2 Loyalty5. Kao Wei Jian 2 Kindness6. King Zhen Wing 2 Honour7. Daniel Ping Wee Liang 2 Excellence8. Loh Yoong Keat 2 Diligence9. Navinthe Kumar a/l Nantha Kumar 2 Courage10. Cheow Kah Chunn 2 Compassion


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1. Wong Hon Wai 4S12. Tan Kian 4S23. Nicholas Wong Wai Hong 4S34. Fong Teik Sum 4S45. Kisor a/l Thaiala Rao 4S56. Harivindran a/l Subramanee 4S67. Mohamed Aliff Bin Mohamed Saad 4V18. Ammer Afiq Aliyuddin Bin Abdul Haleem 4V29. Adrian Ong Zheng Kit 4V3


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1. Tan Jian Liang LSS12. Lee Kitt Leong LSS23. Wong Hon Kit LSS34. Moh Hui Pei LSS45. Lee Mem Tim LSS56. Zulaikha Aini Bt. Mohamed Khair Johari LSA17. Lee Siew Woon LSA28. Raja Rubini LSA3

PELAJAR-PELAJAR TERBAIK DALAM TINGKATAN 6 RENDAH

KEPUTUSAN KESELURUHAN PEPERIKSAAN PMR 2008Gred PMR

Mata Pelajaran A % B % C % D % ABCD % E %

Bahasa Melayu 80 21.2 169 44.8 69 18.3 41 35.9 359 95.2 18 4.8

Bahasa Inggeris 205 54.4 80 21.2 40 10.3 33 35.8 358 95.0 19 5.0

Matematik 156 46.3 50 13.2 58 15.3 84 34.8 348 92.1 30 7.9

Sa ins 160 42.4 78 20.7 51 13.5 68 35.7 357 94.7 20 5.3

Geografi 110 29.1 80 21.2 101 26.7 66 35.7 357 94.4 21 5.6

Sejarah 126 33.4 106 28.1 68 18.0 62 36.2 362 96.0 15 4.0

Kemahiran Hidup 94 44.3 42 19.8 45 21.2 19 20.0 200 94.3 12 5.3

Pendidikan Islam 14 12.4 39 34.5 44 38.9 11 10.8 108 95.6 5 4.4

Bilangan Calon : 377 orang pelajarBilangan Cemerlang : 42 orang pelajarBilangan Lulus Semus Subjek : 310 orang pelajarPurata Lulus Semua Subjek : 82.23%

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MATA PELAJARAN 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008Bahasa Melayu 99.5 98.1 97.8 98.5 95.69Bahasa Inggeris 96.8 96.9 94.8 94.8 95.69Matematik 95.7 93.5 93.8 93.8 92.86Sains 99.2 97.6 97.0 98.3 94.74Geografi 99.2 99.3 98.4 98.3 95.24Sejarah 99.7 99.8 98.9 98.3 95.69Kemahiran Hidup 97.3 97.6 93.1 98.3 94.34Pendidikan Islam 97.0 99.3 97.4 94.7 93.85

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TAHUN 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008Bilangan Calon 272 419 371 403 377Bilangan Cemerlang 44 60 39 60 42Bilangan Lulus 341 379 326 352 310Peratus Lulus 91.40 90.45 87.87 87.34 82.23

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MATA PELAJARAN BIL. CALON % LULUS

1. Alvin Emmanuel a/l Mariadass 3A12. Arwinraa a/l Krishnan 3A13. Hassan bin Abdul Wahab 3A14. Mohamad Firdaus bin Hasbullah 3A15. Tan Wing 3A16. Dahien Kumaran a/l Manoharan 3A27. Daren Boey Soo Jin 3A28. Eric Ewe Yow Choong 3A29. Kuhan a/l Olakanathan 3A2

10. Nicholas Wong Wei Jun 3A211. Noel Anthony Mano 3A212. Syed Mohamad Faiz Wafa 3A213. Tan Chik Yong 3A214. Fong Win Sheng 3A315. Harison a/l Sevenathan 3A316 Lee Weng Kien 3A317. Lu Calvin 3A318. Muhamad Nazrin bin Zainuddin 3A419. Muhammad Faiz Farhan bin Hashim 3A420. Oh Jia Kai 3A421. Yugaraj a/l Thangavelu 3A422. Gavin Lee Han Shen 3A5

HADIAH PEPERIKSAAN AWAM 2008PELAJAR-PELAJAR CEMERLANG DALAM PMR 2008

23. Shatis a/l Vengadasalam 3A524. Ahmad Fawwaz Wafa bin Syed Ridza 3A525. Chan Kah Chun 3A626. Wong Por Yin 3A627. Choong Li Fatt 3A728. Daniel Arokiam a/l Michael 3A7

Thevadass29. Ng Kah Fai 3A730. Jeffrey Ong Sook Wai 3A831. Jered Prakash Robert 3A832. Noah Brandon a/l Winston Paul 3A833. Cheong Jermaine 3A934. Chin Foo Hoe 3A935. Justin Thong Jia Li 3A936. Lee Kar Fu 3A937. Shasidaran a/l Krishnamoorthy 3A938. Yew Kar Meng 3A939. John Nicholas Raj 3A1040. Kaleeswaran a/l Ravichandran 3A1041. Koay Kui Pin 3A1042. Tham Kuen Wei 3A10

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BIL. NAMA KELAS(2008)

PELAJAR-PELAJAR CEMERLANG DALAMPEPERIKSAAN SPM 2008

Bahasa Melayu 325 94.8Bahasa Inggeris 325 93.6Pendidikan Islam 79 96.3Pengetahuan Moral 246 86.6Sejarah 322 78.3Matematik 323 82.7Sains 91 93.5Pendidikan Seni 96 76.1Matematik Tambahan 230 73.1Perdagangan 95 67.4Prinsip Perakaunan 37 91.9

Ekonomi Asas 94 42.6Teknologi Maklumat 20 100.0Fizik 229 93.1Kimia 229 93.9Biologi 227 89.0English for Sc. and Tech. 230 97.4Bahasa Tamil 4 100.0K. Tamil 2 50.0Bahasa Cina 6 83.3Bible Knowledge 2 100.0

MATA PELAJARAN BIL. CALON % LULUS

KEPUTUSAN PEPERIKSAAN SPM 2008

NAMA GRED

1. Girish Vinodkumar a/l Hari Krishnan 10A1- Penerima Piala Brother Director

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Bilangan Calon : 325 orang pelajarPurata Lulus : 94.8%

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ANALISIS KEPUTUSAN SPM 2004–2008(Mengikut Mata Pelajaran)

MATA PELAJARAN 2004% 2005% 2006% 2007% 2008% BEZA

Bahasa Melayu 96.4 98.2 97.3 95.8 94.8 -1.0

Bahasa Inggeris 93.2 97.7 97.7 93.0 93.6 0.6

Sejarah 85.5 90.3 80.3 80.8 78.3 -2.5

Matematik 84.6 87.3 88.3 80.2 82.7 2.5

Sa ins 91.1 100.0 93.3 82.9 93.5 10.6

Matematik Tambahan 93.0 90.9 85.9 76.2 73.1 -3.1

Fizik 98.2 100.0 97.2 94.1 93.1 -1.0

Kimia 98.2 98.8 97.7 87.8 93.9 6.1

Biologi 96.7 100.0 88.1 92.6 89.0 -3.6

Perdagangan 75.4 82.7 74.7 60.7 67.4 6.7

P. Akaun 78.7 48.7 46.3 34.7 91.9 57.2

Ekonomi Asas 30.5 37.1 21.8 16.4 42.6 26.2

P. Islam 92.2 92.5 85.3 91.2 96.3 5.1

P. Moral 94.0 94.7 96.4 87.6 86.6 -1.0

LUKKJ 96.7 - - - - -

T. Maklumat 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 0.0

P. Seni 95.1 92.9 84.2 81.9 76.1 -5.8

EST 100.0 100.0 100.00 99.7 97.4 -2.3

PERATUS LULUS KESELURUHANTAHUN 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008PERATUS LULUS 96.4 98.2 97.3 95.8 94.8

TAHUN 2004% 2005% 2006% 2007% 2008%

Jumlah Calon 337 340 310 353 325

Bilangan Lulus 325 334 299 338 308

Peratus Lulus 9634 98.2 96.45 95.8 94.8

Bilangan Gagal 12 6 11 15 17

Peratus Gagal 3.6 1.8 3.6 4.2 5.2

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MATA PELAJARAN 2004% 2005% 2006% 2007% 2008%

Pengajian Am 97.5 99.3 97.8 98.6 97.9

Bahasa Melayu 97.0 93.1 95.0 92.3 87.5

Sejarah 68.5 80.0 79.5 84.1 71.4

Ekonomi 75.2 79.8 77.4 87.2 76.0

Peng. Perniagaan 93.0 93.3 91.0 87.5 83.6

Fizik 97.1 100.0 96.7 96.3 92.1

Kimia 98.4 97.8 98.5 98.4 98.3

Biologi 100.0 99.1 99.0 97.9 98.6

Matematik-S 80.0 51.8 89.3 87.7 75.0

Matematik-T 84.2 80.7 86.8 76.1 82.9

Pengkomputeran 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

Peratus Lulus Mengikut Mata Pelajaran

Pengajian Am 47 20 33 29 28 11 11 179 93.2 3 1 5 9 4.7 4 2.1

Bahasa Melayu 1 - 2 1 - 1 - 5 62.5 1 1 - 2 25.0 1 12.5

Sejarah 1 1 2 4 6 5 2 21 60.0 3 - 1 4 11.5 10 28.6

Ekonomi 13 7 6 6 7 4 11 54 72.0 1 - 2 3 4.0 18 24.0

Peng. Perniagaan 6 5 6 9 12 5 8 51 76.1 1 2 2 5 7.5 11 16.4

Fizik 5 2 8 1 6 5 7 34 89.5 1 - - 1 2.6 - 7.9

Kimia 14 10 8 18 10 27 19 106 90.6 1 5 3 9 7.8 2 1.7

Biologi 1 2 9 9 13 17 12 63 88.7 5 1 1 7 9.8 1 1.4

Matematik-S 1 4 6 2 4 2 5 24 60.0 3 1 2 6 15.0 10 25.0

Matematik-T 8 6 9 16 19 14 12 84 71.8 3 4 6 13 11.1 20 17.1

Pengkomputeran 1 1 - 4 1 1 - 8 100.0 - - - - - - -

MATA PELAJARAN A A- B+ B B- C+ C JUM. % C- D+ D JUM. % F %

KEPUTUSAN PEPERIKSAAN STPM 2008

Nama Kelas

Jaw Ke Yun USA2

PELAJAR TERBAIK PEPERIKSAAN STPM 2008Pelajar Terbaik (Kemanusiaan)Penerima Piala Brother Visitor

Pelajar Terbaik (Sains)Penerima Piala Tan Sri Dato’ Lee Loy Seng

Nama Kelas

Kok Jun Lum USS2

Nama Kelas

1 Chan Guan Yee USS12 Chin Wei Sheng USS13 Tham Wai Lap USS2

PELAJAR CEMERLANG

Nama Kelas Subjek

1. Yong Queen Ni USA4 Pengajian Am

2. Choo Yuh Luan USS4 Biologi

3. Lim Soon Lee USS3 Kimia

4. Chan Guan Yee USS1 Fizik

5. Kok Jun Lum USS2 Matematik T

6. Harin a/l Navalan USS3 MUET

7. Phang Cher Hong USS3 Perkomputeran

8. Nurazlyna bt Mohamed Zaki USA1 Bahasa Melayu

9. Lee Yin Bin USA3 Sejarah

10. Lam Meng Chuan USA2 Matematik S

11. Yong Queen Ni USA4 Ekonomi

12. Kok Jun Lum USS2 Perakaunan

13. Yong Queen Ni USA2 Peng. Perniagaan

14. Jaw Ke Yun USA2 Bahasa Cina

PELAJAR TERBAIK MENGIKUT MATA PELAJARAN

ANALISIS KEPUTUSAN STPM 2004-2008

MATA PELAJARAN 2004% 2005% 2006% 2007% 2008%

Pengajian Am 97.5 99.3 97.8 98.6 97.9

Bahasa Melayu 97.0 93.1 95.0 92.3 87.5

Sejarah 68.5 80.0 79.5 84.1 71.4

Ekonomi 75.2 79.8 77.4 87.2 76.0

Peng. Perniagaan 93.0 93.3 91.0 87.5 83.6

Fizik 97.1 100.0 96.7 96.3 92.1

Kimia 98.4 97.8 98.5 98.4 98.3

Biologi 100.0 99.1 99.0 97.9 98.6

Matematik-S 80.0 51.8 89.3 87.7 75.0

Matematik-T 84.2 80.7 86.8 76.1 82.9

Pengkomputeran 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

Peratus Lulus Mengikut Mata Pelajaran

SPEE

CH

DA

Y

60

MAJOR EVENTS

Open Day marks one of the most important yearly events in thecalendar of SMK St. Michael Ipoh. Parents and guardians ofstudents were invited to meet with the teachers in school to discussabout the student’s academic performance. This event was separatedinto sessions, one in the morning and another in the afternoon.Probably a day dreaded by many students in the school, anxiousfaces could be seen peering from the classrooms as they waitedimpatiently for their parents and guardians to arrive. Despite of theironic scenario, there were also students with their parents who

were beaming with pride with their results;having their weeks of sleepless night ofrevision being paid off handsomely. OpenDay was also an opportunity to sort outthe difficulties teachers and students facein class with their parents. It was alsoan opportunity for parents to givesuggestions that will boost lessons andimprove the student’s performance inclass. Overall, the event was a successjudging from the significant number ofparents and guardians who turned up.

61

THE WARLORD OF TERROR 63

WA

RLO

RD

TH

E

TE

RR

OR

of

Onc

e ag

ain

the

Mic

hael

ian

spiri

t m

ade

its m

ark

by t

he m

arve

lous

dem

onst

ratio

n of

tal

ents

am

ong

our

stud

ents

in

the

scho

ol d

ram

a en

title

d“T

he W

arlo

rd o

f Te

rror

”. Th

e dr

ama

was

dire

cted

by

our

form

er t

each

er,

Mas

ter

Tim

othy

Che

e.

The

stor

y, i

nspi

red

by t

he m

yths

whi

sper

ed f

rom

the

dus

t of

the

Tang

Dyn

asty

, te

lls o

f a

fierc

e an

d vi

ciou

s le

opar

d tu

rnin

g in

to a

vill

ain

war

lord

, w

ho n

eeds

hum

an b

lood

to

mai

ntai

n hi

s hu

man

for

m.

Thus

, th

est

ory

unfo

lds

whe

n Ku

o, t

he s

on o

f a

smal

l m

agis

trat

e st

umbl

es u

pon

ada

mse

l in

dis

tres

s, Y

uen,

who

is

capt

ured

by

the

evil

war

lord

and

for

ced

into

mar

riag

e w

ith

him

. Ku

o th

eref

ore

lend

s hi

s he

lp w

ith

his

fait

hful

serv

ant,

Li

in o

rder

to

free

Yue

n fr

om t

he c

urse

of

the

evil

war

lord

and

bail

her

out

safe

ly a

nd s

end

her

back

to

her

fam

ily.

The

who

le p

erfo

rman

ce m

esm

eriz

ed t

he a

udie

nce

and

held

the

msp

ell-b

ound

fro

m t

he b

egin

ning

to

the

end!

It

stag

ed a

n op

en s

how

case

of C

hine

se h

isto

ry a

nd c

ultu

re f

rom

the

Tan

g D

ynas

ty i

nter

wov

en w

ith a

potp

ourr

i of

con

flict

s, a

hea

rt-w

arm

ing

rom

ance

, tr

ue f

rien

dshi

p an

d a

varie

ty o

f liv

ely

song

s.

The

who

le p

rodu

ctio

n te

am a

nd c

ast

of d

edic

ated

Mic

hael

ians

wor

ked

toge

ther

with

per

seve

ranc

e an

d en

dura

nce

in o

rder

to

mak

e it

asu

cces

s. W

ell

done

to

one

and

all!

TH

E W

AR

LOR

D O

F T

ER

RO

R65

14

th-1

6th

Au

gu

st

20

09

Hope the tradition passes on.Poon Hau Nam

Cast

I enjoyed it because I made lots of friends.Ellen Liew

Wardrobe Assistant

Being a cast of St. Michael’s drama production has always been my dream.SujitraCast

Co-operation and teamwork spirit have been imbued in me.Tan WingMusician

The whole drama cast and crew were 100% committed to achieve the best results!Kartini a/p Kohilan

Dancer

I learnt to overcome stage fright and I’am able to discover the talents in me.Rachel Koh

Dancer

It was zero to hero for me.Hoo Joo Hin

Cast

The bonding time spent with the cast and crew is something I will treasure.Joanna Khoo

Cast

Experiences that I’ve gained from this drama were invaluable that I’ll treasure forever.Ng Kwok Sing

Musician

Bravo!Desmond Wong Kah Hoe

Cast

The experience was extraordinary.Virakphan Suvanmani

Cast

Overcome my fears and not run from it.Darren Lee

Cast

I’ve learnt to be more disciplined.Lei Joon Xiang

Stage Crew

It was awesome and cool.Louis Chong

Cast

PRODUCTION TEAM SPEAKS


THE PRODUCTION TEAM (TEACHERS)AdvisorsRev. Bro. Vincent CorkeryMr. Adrian Tsen Keng YamMr. Phoon Chong CheeTn. Hj. Tauhid Ahmad b.ShamsuddinMr. Vellupillai s/o PonnuduraiEn. Kamaruzzaman b. Ahmad

ProducerMr. Phoon Chong Chee

Funding CoordinatorMr. Adrian Tsen Keng YamMr. Michael Joseph Lee

DirectorMr. Timothy Chee

Music DirectorMs. Leong Phik YinMr. Koi Sew ChayMr. Liew Boon KetMs. Wong Chin Fui

Art DirectorEn. Ibrahim b. AhmedEn. Adi Yusri b. YemMdm. Chandrika d/o Rama KuddyCik Rossabarina bt. AhmadCik Adibah Rafidah bt. Zulkarnain

Special Effects CoordinatorEn. Brindes Lawrence s/o A. T.PitchaiEn. Saiful Bahri b. Ahmad

Make-Up ArtistMdm. Sumathi d/o MarumuthuMdm. Senthamarai d/o SanniasiMs. Sarasvathy d/o KrishnanPn. Wan Norliza bt. Abdul RaoffPn. Nur Rubiyatul AdawiyahIbrahimMs. Lily Rose d/o MichaelCik Kasmah Nurul Baiti bt. Othman

Ticketing Team CoordinatorMdm. Kamalespary d/o Krishnan

PublicistMr. Peter Khiew Wai MunMs. Foong Yin Pui

Souvenir Program CoordinatorMdm. Choong Sau HanPn. Rosilawati bt. Basri

Souvenir T-Shirt CoordinatorCik Mimi Ashikin bt. AhmadKhadzriMdm. Usha Rani d/o YesudianPonnurajCik Siti Farah Nadiah bt. TaibCik Shafizah bt. Omar Hisham

Hall ManagerEn. Sohot b. SurdiEn. Zulkarnain b. DaudEn. Rohaizat b. Muhammad TaibEn. Saiful Bahri b. Ahmad

PhotographerBro. Matthew BayPhotography Club

Hall DecoratorPn. Rosenah bt. Mat JohorPn. Fauziah bt. Abdullah

AVA Team AdvisorMr. Prakas Rao s/o ApparaoMr. Christopher s/o Arulsamy

Stage ManagerMdm. Soam Nyiok HengMdm. Alice Nesamoney d/oDraviam

SecretaryMdm. Chong Chok KwanMdm. Lee Seok Chean

Welcoming CommitteeMs. Tan Mee HoongMdm. Jot Mao TanMr. Lee Ping KewMr. Loo Leong Hoo

Accounts AuditorEn. Samsudin b. Ghazali

Ushering SupervisorMdm. Thevanei d/o AmaippenPrefectorial Board

Campaign ManagerMdm. Ratan Kaur d/o Sohan SinghMdm. Geetha d/o SamyveluMdm. Shailaja d/o Subramaniam

Business ManagerPn. Fairoz bt. AliasMdm. Low Khian TyngMdm. Tan Say LeeCik Noraisyah bt. OthmanPn. Aspalela bt. Ismail

Cleanliness Team OrganizerEn. Helmi b. Md. IsaEn. Omar b. Ibrahim

Security CoordinatorMr. Chong Weng SungMr. A. Thederajan s/oI. AsirvathamMr. Sathianathan s/o Kathumuthu

Food & Refreshments OrganizerPn. Noorazlina bt. AhmadPn. Hjh. Nor Hamisah bt. IbrahimPn. Azura bt. Abdul RahimPn. Emi Farah bt. MokhtarCik Rohana bt. Muhd Rejab

Traffic & Car Park CoordinatorMr. Veeriah s/o SinniahEn. Zulkefli b. Sulaiman

Certificate CoordinatorCik Naizatul Aslamiah bt. M.ZainuddinCik Azaliza bt. Mohd. Nawawi

Food & Drinks (SMI Co-op)Mdm. Shaw Wanni d/o Kim YeanPn. Zawil Khairah bt. Alang AhmadPn. Rasidah bt. IsmailPn. Jamaliah bt. Sulaiman


PRODUCTION TEAM (STUDENTS)Old Monk Darren Lee Yeu JynKuo Ho Joo HinLi Virakphan SuvanmaniWarlord Poon Hou NamYuen Ho Yen ChiewYuen’s Father Wilson Wong Jun Xiang

Hansraj s/o SelvarajLoganathan

Yuen’s Mother Sujitra d/o KunasakaranGoddess Joanna Khoo Li DianYoung Monk Clifford Anthony MirandaMale Artist Khor Er VinCourt Messenger Prasad s/o Vaithilingam& VillagerScholars Rutheran s/o Ganesan& Villagers Kenneth Suthan Kee

Yuvanthran s/o SugumaranClement Emmanuel s/oRaymond SegaranTan Jun MingAli Shah b. Md MuzammilLaashman s/o ChandrasegaranAmirul Syafiq b. JamaluddinJason RajRishinath NarayanasamyAsraf Aisamuddin b. AhmadYusniRomain Millard

Demon Au Mun LokChan Yoon HongChoong Li XingFong Kin ChoyGopinanthan s/o SelvarajahKevin Foo Yoke KinLouis Chong

Male Dancer Tan Yew ChuanLady Dancers Rachel Koh Yinn Yinn

Kartini d/o KohilanGirl Dancers Bong Siew Mun

Carmen PangLee Pei HuaLoh Jun MannNormanja ShamsiahPerianagi Meera LetchumanRoxy ChoiTan Yean Yu

Lion Dancers Tan Mun Foong, DarylLim Yi KaiMohammad Morjan b.Mohamed AyyoobLoh Yoong KeatGoh Zhen YuenJirix Cheng Kok LeongKoo Woei Hong

CAST MUSICIANSMusic DirectorLeong Phik YingDrumNg Kwok SingPianoChu Heng LokMu-YuAdwin ChowFluteEugene ChowSoo Kok KeatLiu QinGoh Yong QianEr-HuLee Jun YinPipaLee Seng HooGu-ZhengTan WingMohamad Aizuddin b.Mohamed Abdul GhaniGao HuSum Kok Hoe

STAGE CREWChan Kah ChunAbul Azlan b. AbulBarakathChung Yong YangEric Ewe Yow ChoongJoel Lee Hoong ZhangJustin Lim Choon KitLei Joon XiangSor Soon KeatYeoh Jun Leong

PROPERTY MANNg Joe Cheun

STUDENTSECRETARYDarren Lee Yeu Jyn

SET PAINTERSStephen Liew Chee SengChiang Ming KinCheong Guo KangChew Mun KitKhor Er VinJoshua Loo Zhi XiongLee Yee YangLoo Hun YeeNicholas Low CheeHongYeoh Sze Jinn

AVA TEAMJered Prakash RobertNoel Anthony ManoNageenthren s/oRagunathanWong Por YinJustin Thong Jia LiLoo Hun YeeDaniel Loh Weng SengYau Wing TimSunny PhangJeffery Ong Seok Wai

MAKE-UPASSISTANTSKugeniswathi d/oMuniesewvamSubahshini d/oThanabalanShobana d/oThamariselvamTiara bt. AbdullahHemalatha d/oViramani

WARDROBEASSISTANTSHannah Loo Huey LingNor Athirah Fatin bt.Mohd. DazriDharishenee d/oKrishnanEllen Liew Wen Yi


1. Mr. Anbananthan2. Beyond Logistics Sdn. Bhd.3. Ms. Chen Hong Eng4. Chin Car Centre5. Mr. Chin Khuen Sann & Ms. Hong Yuk Ching6. Dato’ Chin Lean Keat7. Dr. & Mrs. Chin Yoong Kheong8. Ms. Colinette Rajini9. Mr. D. Ravacandran @ D. Ravin10. Mr. Goh Boon Hoo11. Mr. Goh Wah Onn12. Mr. Dominic Kok Chee Chin13. Mr. & Mrs. Kong Kwai Ching14. Koperasi SMI15. Mr. Kristianto Kanti Saputra Kwan16. Mr. Lau Hoi Chew17. Mr. Lee Eng Poh18. Dato’ & Datin Lee Hau Hian19. Mr. Lee Ngeow Seng20. Dato’ Seri & Datin Seri Lee Oi Hian21. Mr. Joseph Michael Lee Onn Hean22. Mr. Lee Sin Hean23. Puan Sri Leong Wan Chin24. Dato’ & Datin John Lim25. Mr. Arean Lim Kin Soon26. En. Mohamad Mansor b. Mohamad Nor27. Dato’ Hj. Mohamad Niza b. Mohamad Gazalli

28. Old Michaelians Association29. Mr. Ong Kien Peng30. Mr. Ooi Eng Seng31. Mr. Joseph Michael Ong Tee Hock32. Mr. Phoon Chong Foo33. Mrs. Ninie Phoon34. Riverview Rubber Estates Berhad35. Mr. Siva Shankar36. SLA Freight Services Sdn. Bhd.37. Dr. Sukhdev Singh s/o Hira Singh38. Mr. Sum Kwan Hoo39. Joyous Music Centre Sdn. Bhd.40. Teak Heng Foundry Sdn. Bhd.41. Mr. Toh Hee Nam42. Ms. Connie Tsen43. Ms. Jannie Tsen44. Mr. & Mrs. Adrian Tsen Keng Yam45. Ms. Tsen Pok Nie46. Mr. Abraham Verghese47. Mr. Wong Kin Tung48. Mr. Wooi Kooi Lim49. Dato’ & Datin Yap Lim Seng50. Ms. Yap Suan See51. Mr. Yeong Yok Hoong52. Mr. & Mrs. Yong Sin Wah53. Anonymous

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&Tan Sri Ngan Ching Wen


On the 15th of August 2009, a special assembly was held to commemorate our 52nd

Independence Day. Various events were held for this occasion. The ceremony was kickedoff with a splendid performance by our very own Military Band followed by a speechby our principal, Mr. Phoon Chong Chee. The theme for this year ’s National Day was“1 Malaysia – People First, Performance Now”.

Among the splendidly planned programmes that day were the recital of a poem,Independence Day, by Lee Kheng Soon. It was followed by a rendition of patriotic songsby a choir group consisting of Lower Six students and members of the MichaelianEnglish Language Society who expressively belted out songs like “Sejahtera Malaysia”,“Keranamu Malaysia” and “Tanggal 31.” The audience was mesmerized by their greatshowmanship and dynamism. With a strong and prevailing Merdeka atmosphere, theevent culminated with 3 thunderous shouts of “MERDEKA” by the teachers and students.Yes, this has been a great and wonderful year.Selamat Hari Kebangsaan, Malaysia!

MAJOR EVENTS 70

The above is SMK ST. MICHAEL’S themefor the year of 2009. UPHOLDING THEGREAT MICHAELIAN ETHOS means tohold aloft the distinctive spirit andattitudes of a true Michaelian. Thereforeto cultivate this remarkable theme, apledge has been attached to make thistheme a more meaningful one:

“We, Michaelian aspire to establish aschool community characterized byintegrity, accountability and mutualrespect. We hold true to the distinctivebrand of La Sallian tradition that standsfor high personal and academic standard,excellent moral tone and discipline.These are achieved through a strongspirit of faith, zeal and service to thecommunity.”

SPECIAL EVENTS 72

The

Asi

a-Pa

cifi

c La

salli

an E

duca

tors

’ Co

ngre

ss,

held

for

the

sev

enth

tim

e, i

s an

int

erna

tion

alor

gani

zatio

n lin

king

up

all

the

Lasa

llian

edu

cato

rsin

the

dif

fere

nt d

istr

icts

of

the

Asi

a-Pa

cifi

cre

gion

.

The

wee

k-lo

ng c

ongr

ess

in H

ong

Kong

bro

ught

toge

ther

lea

ding

Las

allia

n ed

ucat

iona

lists

fro

mac

ross

the

Asi

a Pa

cific

reg

ion

for

a se

ssio

n of

upda

ting

, sh

arin

g,

forw

ard

plan

ning

an

dfr

ater

nal

fello

wsh

ip.

I w

as g

reat

ly h

onou

red

to h

ave

repr

esen

ted

the

coun

try

via

St.

Mic

hael

’s

to

atte

nd

the

cong

ress

, w

here

I

had

the

priv

ilege

to

fello

wsh

ip

wit

h m

any

othe

r en

thus

iast

icLa

salli

an e

duca

tors

, an

am

azin

g to

tal

of 1

13de

lega

tes,

fro

m 1

4 co

untr

ies.

We

had

teac

hers

fro

m A

ustr

alia

, N

ew Z

eala

nd,

Papu

a N

ew G

uine

a,Si

ngap

ore,

Ind

ia,

Mya

nmar

, Pa

kist

an,

the

Phili

ppin

es,

Sri

Lank

a, T

haila

nd a

ndV

ietn

am.

Our

hos

t, H

ong

Kong

, se

nt i

n 16

del

egat

es.

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aysi

a w

asre

pres

ente

d by

17

dele

gate

s, l

ed b

y Br

othe

r A

mbr

ose

Loke

.

The

shar

ing

sess

ion

s w

itn

esse

s so

me

mea

nin

gfu

l in

sigh

ts:

Stud

ents

see

a b

ig g

ap b

etw

een

the

valu

es t

augh

t at

sch

ool

and

thos

eth

ey p

erce

ive

in s

ocie

ty a

t la

rge.

Alt

houg

h ou

r La

salli

an m

issi

on i

s to

tou

ch t

he h

eart

s of

the

chi

ldre

nco

nfid

ed t

o ou

r ca

re,

the

hear

ts o

f te

ache

rs n

eed

to b

e to

uche

d fir

st.

Teac

hers

nee

d to

tak

e ow

ners

hip

of t

he v

alue

s th

ey w

ish

to i

mpa

rt t

o th

eir

pupi

ls.

I ha

ve n

ever

fel

t m

ore

Lasa

llian

in

all

my

life.

Beca

use

Brot

hers

are

now

so

few

and

far

bet

wee

n, t

hey

are

like

flick

erin

g ca

ndle

s in

the

win

d.

Stud

ents

nee

d fa

ith i

n th

emse

lves

(se

lf-es

teem

), fa

ith i

n ot

hers

as

wel

l as

fai

th i

n th

e fu

ture

.

Teac

hers

nee

d tim

e to

ref

lect

and

to

reki

ndle

the

ir p

assi

on f

orte

achi

ng.

I fe

el e

mpo

wer

ed a

s a

Lasa

llian

to

cont

inue

the

mis

sion

fol

low

ing

our

Foun

der’

s fo

otst

eps.

Am

ong

the

key

spea

kers

at

the

cong

ress

wer

e Br

othe

r Cl

aude

Rein

hard

t, G

ener

al C

ounc

illor

of

De

La S

alle

Chr

istia

n Br

othe

rs,

Bro

ther

Vis

itor

Tho

mas

Lav

in,

Bro

ther

Arm

in L

uist

ro o

f th

ePh

ilip

pin

es

and

M

r.

Joh

n

Tsan

g,

an

old

b

oy

of

La

Salle

Colle

ge H

ong

Kong

and

the

Fin

anci

al S

ecre

tary

of

the

Hon

gKo

ng S

peci

al A

dmin

istr

ativ

e R

egio

n.

Brot

her

Clau

de R

einh

ardt

’s sp

eech

was

rem

arka

ble.

He

said

, “T

oed

ucat

e th

e ch

ildre

n of

the

art

isan

s an

d of

the

poo

r w

as c

lear

lyth

e in

tent

ion

of o

ur o

rigin

s. D

e La

Sal

le d

id n

ot c

reat

e a

scho

olfo

r th

e ric

h w

here

it

wou

ld b

e di

ffic

ult

for

the

poor

to

ente

r. H

ecr

eate

d a

scho

ol f

or t

he p

oor

whe

re o

ther

s, le

ss p

oor,

coul

d en

ter

if th

ey s

o w

ishe

d… T

hus

his

scho

ol w

as n

ot a

ghe

tto

scho

ol f

orth

e po

or.

The

Lasa

llian

sch

ool

toda

y sh

ould

be

a sc

hool

tha

tre

ceiv

es a

nd w

elco

mes

“th

e yo

ung

in t

heir

pov

erty

”.

This

is

wha

t w

e ad

voca

te h

ere

in S

t. M

icha

el’s

.

The

them

e of

APL

EC 7

was

“La

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“Break Walls, Building Bridges” was the theme for the La Sallian Encounter inthe 8th Penang District Catholic Youth Gathering. It was a gathering held at LaSalle Centre, Ipoh from 29th May (Friday) to 1st June 2009 (Monday). Theparticipants are La Sallian students from all over Malaysia, Singapore, HongKong and Brunei. St. Michael’s Institution, Ipoh was represented by 5Michaelian Catholic Community (MCX) members. They were Alexander a/lAnthony Dars, Charles Hilary Raj, Joel Lee Hoong Zhang, R.J. Kevin a/l Robertand Venkeeran Kyshan a/l Sharmugam. The gathering was filled with lots of

fun, informative and spiritual sessions and games. Some of the sessions were based on thefounder of Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (La Sallian Brothers School) who was St. JohnBaptist de La Salle. During the session, participants were briefed about the life of St. John Baptist de La Salle,the birth of La Sallian Brothers, challenges faced by the La Sallian Schools and how the La Sallian schoolsremained relevant till now. Other sessions were about the challenges teenagers face, how spirituality could bea guide to our life, the life of La Sallian and other Brothers in the past, present and future. Participants werealso blessed by the Las Sallian Brothers who were present. The most memorable session for us was the storyabout the life of Rev. Brother Vincent Cockery who was the last Brother Director of St. Michael’s Institution,Ipoh. He left Ireland to join the La Sallian Brothers at a vey young age. This event was conducted by Mr. IsaacStephen Anthonysamy (Program Director of La Salle Centre), Master Jonathan Goh, Miss Rachael, Miss Pui Yee(all three were former students of SMI) and assisted by Brothers, namely Rev. Brother Vincent Cockery, Rev.Brother Thomas Lavin fsc (Brother Visitor of the La Sallian Schools of Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong)and other Brothers. The La Sallion Encounter is truly a memorable gathering as we felt that although theBrothers are no longer directly running the schools, but the La Sallian spirit continues through the ongoingvibrancy of the La Sallian Tradition of Faith, Service and Community.

QUIS UT DEUS

Reported by,ALEXANDER A/L ANTHONY DARSHonorary Secretary,Michaelian Catholic Community (MCX).

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Aimed at promoting and instilling Lasallian Education Values among teachers and studentsin all our Lasallian schools, the conference was part of the initiative to give seriousattention to the on-going formation of all members of the Lasallian family in Malaysia.

The four-day event was organised by the La Salle Brothers of Malaysia and jointly hostedby the La Salle and St. Martin Secondary Schools of Kota Kinabalu and Tambunanrespectively and the city’s Sacred Heart primary school.

It was a get-together of sorts for 94 Lasallian Brothers, teachers and workers nationwideto share and network. Among the schools involved were St. Francis’ Melaka, St.Xavier’s Penang, St. Andrew’s Muar and La Salle Brickfields.Others were St. John’s KL, St. Paul’s Seremban, St. George’s Taiping, La Salle Klang and St. Michael’s Ipoh.

St. Michael’s was represented by Mr. P. Vellupillai, Mr. Loo Leong Hoo and Mr. Peter Khiew.

The delegates, at the end of the conference, arrived at the resolution below.

MOVING FORWARD AS LASALLIANS IN MALAYSIA

Our Identity as Lasallians in MalaysiaWe are a community of diverse races and ethnic groups, religious and faith traditions aspiring for unity as Malaysians.This is rooted in our common understanding of the Spirit of Faith which helps us to see our work as God’s work.

Our Priority in our Educational ServiceAs Lasallians in Malaysia we see to the holistic and integral, human and spiritual formation of the Young with preferencefor those who are weak and poor.

Organic Unity of the Educative CommunityThe dynamism of the Lasallian Community in Malaysia is linked to a new partnership withBrothers, Parents, Board of Governors/Managers, PIBG and Alumni.

Formation of the members of the Lasallian FamilyIn order to deepen our Lasallian identity, be more committed to the Lasallian Educationalmission and build our Educative Community, we need to be more aware of our LasallianHeritage and Spirit.

The THEME for this year’s MaLEC was “LASALLIAN VALUES IN EDUCATION: Challenges toYouth in Malaysia Today”.

Reported by,Peter Khiew

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The 7th Northern Regional La Sallian Convention washeld for 3 days and 2 nights from the 12-14th June2009 at the La Salle Centre, Ipoh. Four schools,namely St. Michael’s Institution, Ipoh, St. George’sInstitution, Taiping, St. Anthony’s Institution, TelukIntan and St. Xavier’s Institution, Penang were eachrepresented by their delegates. Only four from ourbeloved alma mater represented the school in thisyear’s convention and as usual, the school choseForm 4 students. They are, Joel Lee Hong Zhang,Frederick Dylan Pereira, Joshua Loo Zhi Xiong andChoong Li Fatt. Initially, there were supposed to be10 delegates from each school but due to certainproblems, some delegates have failed to attend theconvention.

The theme for the 7th Northern Regional La SallianConvention was “Break Walls, Build Bridges”. Insimple words, the theme’s definition is solvingproblems, making achievements. The themeinculcated in the delegates with the La Sallianspirits and also cultivating leadership qualities.Throughout the convention, there were manysessions conducted by the organizing team. Thesessions conducted comprise of a variety of issues.The issues brought up were improving the school’sdiscipline, personal principles and so on. Most of

the sessions were carried out based on activities in order for delegates to enjoy the process of it. Withenergizers as the opening of each session, we were all refreshed and energetic to participate and to acquiremore during the sessions brought up. There was also a list of games requiring teamwork and skills carriedout.

Generally, we have all widen our scope and we have learned how to see things form a differentperspective. The thought-provoking discussions brought forward were out of the ordinary as we sharedon our principles. Having different people with the different state ofmind made us learn more during this convention.On top of that, there were also thoughts coveringconcerning our legendary founder, John Baptist deLa Salle. We were all inspired by hisaccomplishments and we learned so much on all ofhis sacrifices. He inspired the delegates to reach outin service to the last, the lost and the least.

In a nutshell, the fun and laugh-inducingactivities gave the delegates the opportunity to makenew friends, ensuring a memorable experience. As ourjourney began with many, we ended as one. Theconvention changed us and taught us a lot, fromlearning how to overcome obstacles as a team tolearning how to discuss diplomatically as a family.

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During the closing ceremony of the convention,folded cranes were placed on a sheet of paperwhich symbolizes the family bond that we’vecreated throughout each La Sallian during the 3days convention. The folded cranes alsosignifies that we’ve learned to break walls andbuild bridges in the future. All in all, the 3 daysconvention was enriching and enjoyable. Thefour of us would love to share and bring backwhat we’ve learned to others at school.

By: Choong Li Fatt (4sc2)

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It was a time for great outdoor adventure for twelve Form Two boysat the highly anticipated LEAD, a programme organised by the YouthSection of the La Salle Centre.

The outing, filled with ingredients ranging from character buildingactivities to team building dynamics, games, jungle trekking andmotivational sessions, has never failed to mesmerize the boys.

The committed and dedicated organizers who assisted in the 3-dayprogram were all working and full time university students who tooktime off just to ensure the success of the program. LEAD was heldfor the first time in June 2002.

It is a uniquely-tailored programme for character building andself-development. Participants were treated with respect and theactivities focused on building self-esteem and self-worth.

We would like to thank Mr. Isaac Stephen, the programmedirector for organizing the outing for us. It was an opportunityfor the students to go for a break and learn so much, definitelysomething they had never experienced before.

St. Michael’s would like to record its appreciation to Ms. JulianaDevadason, Chairman of Riverview Rubber Estates Berhad andMr. Adrian Tsen, the President of Old Michaelians Association.Stressing on the importance of human development and valueformation, both Ms. Juliana and Mr. Adrian had generouslysponsored the entire programme.

All pictures courtesy of the camp co-ordinators.

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