UNIWORLD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL@ SERI ALAM

(UIS)

March 2017

From the Principal’s Desk.

Dear Uniworld International School (UIS) Parents and Students:

“Success comes to those who move out of their comfort zones

creating opportunities that rejects the good to conquer the great.”

Warmest Greeting & Welcome to UIS 3rd Monthly ( March) Newsletter.

On 23rd February2017, UIS was officially registered as an Eco-School

by WWF (World Wildlife Foundation) and our mentor is Kerry, who is

also Malaysia’s eco – schools’ official sponsor.

Our 2nd term started on 20th March 2017, with a change in time-table

having 45 minutes of period effective from 3rd.April. Also, we had a

demonstration for the Archery and Stacking activities, which will be

introduced soon as after school activities ( 3.30 – 4.30pm). Eco Club is

being conducted actively now but the Archery club will be introduced

soon.

Forging a strong relationship between the school and home is

beneficial to student performance and academic growth. Please take

advantage of the upcoming opportunities that you will have to become

involved at UIS as parents and students. We appreciate your feedback

at all times to make better developments and improvements at all levels.

Eastern Values, Western Education, Global Citizen

www.uniworld.edu.my

Address: No.1, Jalan Tasek, Bandar Seri Alam, 81750

Masai, Johore. (GPS: 1.503000.877000)

Tel : +60 7 3878700

Email: enquiry@uniworld.edu.my

IN THIS ISSUE

From the Principal’s Desk

Activities

Announcements

UIS TEAM

On every Monday, a “Cuppa Chat” session has been organized tofoster closer communication with parents/guardians and the school.

UNIWORLD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL@ SERI ALAM

(UIS)

March 2017

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Monday Presentations

During the Monday assemblies, students presented a Pantun in Bahasa

Malaysia and a game on ‘Perseverance’. Different types of laughter

were also introduced to the students, who had an enjoyable laughing

session. Laughing leads to the release of endorphins, which are FEEL

GOOD HORMONES, which create a positive state of mind and boost

confidence.

Taekwondo-Do Open Championship

Congratulations to two of our students, who won the Taekwondo Open

Championship, which was held in Batu Pahat on Saturday,18 March

2017. Lim Sheng Zeous (P3) was First Runner-up in the Color Belt

Individual and Team Pattern (Male) events. His sister, Lim Sheng Faye

(P2) was the First Runner-up in the Color Belt Individual Pattern

(Female) event. We wish them continuous success in future.

Time-Table

The new Time –Table was given out to the students on 27 March 2017

and it will be effective from 3 April 2017. School will begin from 8.00am

until 4.30pm daily. Each subject will be 45 minutes. Additionally, from

3.30pm until 4.30pm, each student is required to be involved in an After

School Activity (ASA).

Progress Report

First Term Progress Report was given out to the students on 27 March

2017 to be shown and signed by the parents.

After-School Activities

Students were briefed on the clubs that they could join as After-School

Activities. Forms were given out to the students on 27 March 2017 so

that they could choose and inform the teachers of the activities that they

are interested to join in.

www.uniworld.edu.my

Address: No.1, Jalan Tasek, Bandar Seri Alam,

81750 Masai, Johore. (GPS: 1.503000.877000)

Tel : +60 7 3878700Email: enquiry@uniworld.edu.my

UNIWORLD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL@ SERI ALAM

(UIS)

March 2017

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Eco – School Activities

Recently, we had successfully registered our school to become an Eco-

School under Eco-School Programme patronised by World Wildlife

Foundation (WWF). This programme is intended at mobilising the whole

school in a quest to empower students to adopt an active part in

environmental decision making and action in our school and community.

The ultimate goal is to infuse through deliberate choices and

sustainable lifestyles into the school’s day-to-day functioning so that this

environmental ethic gradually becomes an integral part of the

school.Schools that have effectively achieved this goal are awarded a

Green Flag- a prestigious eco-label testifying the schools’ commitment

in fostering sustainable lifestyle.

We have set up a committee comprising both students and teachers,

whose key accountabilities would be that of establishing environmental

concerns of the school community and ensuring extensive ownership of

the programme. Our initiatives in this programme are well buttressed

by Kerry Ingredients Malaysia, which is a private organization that is

also the official main patron for Eco School Programme Malaysia.

Till date, we have initiated to incorporate the rudiments of sustainable

environmental basics in our daily lessons. Some classes have started

with class gardens with regard to introduce gardening and farming to

the kids. The kids too are giving overwhelming support in these eco

related programmes.

www.uniworld.edu.my

Address: No.1, Jalan Tasek, Bandar Seri Alam, 81750

Masai, Johore. (GPS: 1.503000.877000)

Tel : +60 7 3878700

Email: enquiry@uniworld.edu.my

UNIWORLD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL@ SERI ALAM

(UIS)

March 2017

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Archery & Stacking Demo

1. Students and teachers were exposed to Archery and Stacking games

by some organizations. After the demonstration, all took the

opportunity to participate in the games.

WWF’s Earth Hour

2. On Saturday, 25 March 2017, WWF’s Earth Hour rolled across the

world once again. From New York to New Zealand, Paris to Paraguay

millions of you came together to shine a light on climate action. An

unprecedented 187 countries and territories took part, more than 3,000

landmarks switched off their lights and millions of individuals, businesses

and organizations across seven continents stepped forward to change

climate change.

Run by you

Earth Hour belongs to you. Each year, millions of you come together to

make Earth Hour happen. Coordinated by WWF and other volunteer

organizations, together we are shining a light on the need for action on

climate change.

WWF & Climate Change

Creating impact

Earth Hour is more than an event. It is a movement. Over the last 10

years, we have achieved massive environmental impact. Together with

your support, we are helping change laws, lives and our planet. How

great is that?

Kindly visit the website below for more info to save Earth.

http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/footprint/climate_carbon_energy/

www.uniworld.edu.my

Address: No.1, Jalan Tasek, Bandar Seri Alam, 81750

Masai, Johore. (GPS: 1.503000.877000)

Tel : +60 7 3878700

Email: enquiry@uniworld.edu.my

UNIWORLD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL@ SERI ALAM

(UIS)

March 2017

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Professional Development Programme

In the course to perk up the teachers’ proficiency in teaching and

learning skills, teachers are undergoing pedagogical training from time

to time via development programs. The trainings are expedient for the

teachers to increase their knowledge, gain additional in-depth

information, so as to be able to impart and facilitate the students well. In

March, we had two sessions, which deliberated pedagogical

fundamentals, such as classroom management and communication

skills.

www.uniworld.edu.my

Address: No.1, Jalan Tasek, Bandar Seri Alam, 81750

Masai, Johore. (GPS: 1.503000.877000)

Tel : +60 7 3878700

Email: enquiry@uniworld.edu.my

UNIWORLD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL@ SERI ALAM

(UIS)

March 2017

Social Illness among Teenagers: Who is Responsible?

What is social illness? It happens when a condition is disagreeable to the

society. Newspapers are filled with lots of social problems among the

teenagers, mainly violence, crimes, illegal racing, smoking and loafing.

Parents play a huge significant role in adolescent life because this is the

time when their hormonal changes kicks in. They face emotional highs and

lows or pressure, and do whatever they want without thinking twice. This is

when parents should help to guide and motivate them, instead of money

making becoming their first priority. Teenagers feel like they do not get their

parents’ attention and love anymore and they turn to friends or outsiders. To

relieve stress, the youths follow their friends’ advices and involve in consuming

alcohol, drug trafficking and bullying. Bullying can lead to many negative

consequences. Kids, who are being bullied might suffer from depression,

anxiety attack, fail in their examinations, drop out of school and possibly be

suicidal. They break the laws and can be fined or imprisoned . Their future

could be ruined.

Mass media, like TV, movies, internet, advertisements and tabloids, is

one of the powerful sources in this modern technology generation. It can cause

negative impact even though it has good influence and keep people in touch of

what is happening around them. The violence promoted through video games

and movies, has negative messages. They can spend half the day sitting in

front of the computers and television learning how to fight with weapons.

Social medias such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram let us make friends

with people, good and bad, all around the world. Teenagers, especially girls,

enjoy meeting new people and they think that the social medias are a great

platform to mingle with strangers and be friends with them. These teens, who

are unaware of the kind of people, whom they are talking to and sending

selfies, finally fall into the strangers’ trap. They might abuse these teenagers for

money or even solicit harmful or damaging personal photographic material from

them.

We, as teenagers, should try and take care of ourselves and when it

comes to choosing a friend, please be wise! Parents should not put money and

work first, instead make kids as their priority and try to communicate with them.

In addition, parents should choose appropriate movies and games for the teens

to watch and play. Watching your children with their innocent and pure smiles is

the real happiness. Time is precious, so spend it with your loved ones.

By Amirrah

Secondary 1

www.uniworld.edu.my

Address: No.1, Jalan Tasek, Bandar Seri Alam, 81750

Masai, Johore. (GPS: 1.503000.877000)

Tel : +60 7 3878700

Email: enquiry@uniworld.edu.my

Student’s Work

UNIWORLD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL@ SERI ALAM

(UIS)

March 2017

Other Activities

Johor Sultan’s Coronation Day

“ DAULAT TUANKU”

The Johor state government announced that March 23 would be a

public holiday, replacing November 22, which had historically been

celebrated as the Sultan of Johor’s birthday.

The change was made in honour of the coronation of Sultan Ibrahim

Sultan Iskander, who is the fifth Sultan in modern Johor history. Initially,

the government planned to add a holiday for the coronation but instead

chose to replace the celebration of the Sultan’s birthday with the

celebration of his coronation.

Malaysian Police Day

The 210th Anniversary Malaysian Police Day was celebrated at the

District Head Quarters in Bandar Seri Alam, Masai,on 25 April at 7.30

am. It was attended by the Principal on behalf of UIS upon invitation.

All the sub- districts participated and Letters of Appreciation and Awards

were handed to the deserving Police personnel.

www.uniworld.edu.my

Address: No.1, Jalan Tasek, Bandar Seri Alam, 81750

Masai, Johore. (GPS: 1.503000.877000)

Tel : +60 7 3878700

Email: enquiry@uniworld.edu.my

UNIWORLD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL@ SERI ALAM

(UIS)

March 2017

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. IGCSE English as Second Language and Foreign Language

Mandarin Chinese Speaking Test will be held on Saturday,1 April

2017.

2. IGCSE Foreign Language Malay Speaking Test will be held on

Saturday,15 April 2017.

We wish all the candidates “GOOD LUCK”.

1. 24th April 2017 is an official national holiday in lieu of our

Kings Coronation day.

2. Our internal assessment is as follows:

• 08th. May – 12th. May ( Revision Week)

• 15th.May – 19th.May ( Assessment Week)

• 22th.May – 26th.May (Discussion Week)

• 27th.May – 18th.June ( 2nd Term Holidays)

• 26th. & 27th. June (Hari Raya Puasa)

www.uniworld.edu.my

Address: No.1, Jalan Tasek, Bandar Seri Alam, 81750

Masai, Johore. (GPS: 1.503000.877000)

Tel : +60 7 3878700

Email: enquiry@uniworld.edu.my