Malaysia Day Mini Parade

Thursday, 15 September 2011 :- An assembly before we start the parade, singing our national anthem 'Negaraku'. We talked about the significance of Malaysia Day, the flag (Jalur Gemilang), the YDP Agong (the King) and the Prime Minister of Malaysia. The children also learned the colours, shapes and numbers of star, stripes, crescent in Jalur Gemilang . We had fun singing Jalur Gemilang and 1 Malaysia (this was top of the chart of patriotic songs).
The teachers did a wonderful job designing special hats and props for the parade. The parade was a short walk along the lane from the school to the end of the lane and the weather was not too hot. The lines in our parade may not be straight and perfect, and we stopped a number of times as there were many interesting things that caught the children's attention as they 'march' or stroll ~ but we did had an enjoyable and exciting 'march' , judging from the squeals of laughter and happy faces of the children !

J3 - visor-like hats with colours of the flag. Note the unique 'necklace'.

J2 blue songkok-like hats, with streamers of white and red.

J1 with crown-like hats.

Leading the parade - Reception class ! They were wearing belts of blue buckles, and stripes of red and white.

Reception class with Ms Hidayah and Ms Faezah. This group 'marched' in a bunch.

Here's J1 marching ........ forward !

J2 trooping out with Ms Rajiah.

J2

Ms Syafinaz with her class of J2.

Ms Ann with J3.

J3

J3 with Ms Sutina and Ms Syakila.

The long line of children and teachers in the parade.

Malaysia Day crafts in the classroom.

Pictures of our YDP Agong brought in by the children.

Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Faces of Malaysia

err........correction .....
CUTE FACES OF MALAYSIA!

Malaysia Day Mini Parade
September 15th, 2011These photos were taken during the parade. J3 sang along the song '1 Malaysia' - watch the video below. More photos of the parade in the next post.

Selamat Menyambut Hari Malaysia !

Raya Rounds 2011

It's raya ! Time to visit relatives, friends and parents of our school. There were many invitations but due to time constraint, we were able to visit only some of our friends and our parents' homes. Here's some of the homes we have been to :-

Aisya Amalia Amira, Junior 3 and her mom, Cikgu Siti Rohaya bt. Halani.

Muhd. Muhaimin Madani (J3) & Aleeya Maisarah (J2) and their mom, Ratiniwati bt. Toyok

Aufa Nawwara Ulfah (J1) and her mom, Cikgu Fadilawati bt. Morshidi

At Nenek Hjh. Fatimah's home, our Quran-reading teacher.

At Kak June's home.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri , maaf zahir dan batin!

2011 Ramadan Camp

Ramadan Camp was organised for the 6 years old; but a number of our ex-Astana students who were already in the primary school joined in ~ well, since the last 2 camps. The objectives of the camp were to learn in depth about Ramadan and Islamic practices that are encouraged to be carried out and most of all - to learn in a FUN, ENJOYABLE and HAPPY way as we learn together. It is also to foster closer relationship between the teachers and parents. We started off with stories from the Al-Quran and to learn what are the good values. These sessions were conducted by Ms Norleha, Ms Faezah with the help of Ms Afiqah and Ms Sutina.

Hafalan Party : Every one sits in a circle. A box is filled with the titles of the short Surah that was to be memorised by the children. The box is passed around; when the music stops, the child takes out a piece of paper and will read out the Surah. If a child cannot recite the Surah, a volunteer will help. The photo shows Hakim being assisted by Awg. Abdul Rahman. It's FUN and no pressure on the children!

Ramadan Song by Zaki : Children watched the video from Youtube then discussed the meaning of Ramadan.

Learning to perform Zuhur prayers . Rest after Zuhur before we start the afternoon session.

Based on 'Ramadan Song', children in groups wrote down and illustrated the teachings. Here are some of their work.

Making a special dish for IFTAR - mini pizza : with cheese, minced beef, chopped tomatoes, mixed vegetables.

After Asr prayer, time to stretch the little legs outside - free run for every body !

Outside, the teachers were getting the place ready for Iftar, putting up the tables and chairs. By 6.30 pm, the tables were full of food brought in by the parents. Thank you for your generosity.

All cleaned and fresh after a shower. Now waiting for the breaking of fast ~ with their mini pizza instead of the dates. Parents helped to ready the drinks and food.

Enjoying the food !

Ustaz Azmi and Ustaz Khairul Anuar, who are both our parents - led the Magrib, Isyak and Tarawih prayers. Ustaz Azmi teaching the children a short zikir while waiting for Isyak prayers.

Teachers and parents helping to clean up place, putting chairs and tables inside the classrooms. Finally a good washing of the floor to get everything clean !

Thank you to all parents for allowing your children to join the Ramadan Camp, for your support and contribution. To all teachers ~ appreciate your hard work to make this activity meaningful and your cooperation. Jazakallah Jazakillah khair.