Wednesday, June 24, 2009

THE LEADERSHIP COURSE


16-18 June 2009, Peladang Setiu Agro Resort witnessed the above programme and perhaps unforgetable dates to some participants. Approximately 100 school leaders of SMK PAK BADOL comprising Prefects and "Pembimbing Rakan Sebaya" participated under a close teachers and the resort's trained personel supervision. The programme included lectures, motivation, religious rites and physical activities. I had participated in a jungle trekking activity and found it so tiring but interesting especially to feast my eyes upon lush tropical forest, to discover its wonder and mystery.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

IKAN BERKAWAT "THE MARCHING FISH"




On the 17th and 18th of June 2009 the Prefect Board and Peer Group Leaders(PRS) of SMK Pak Badol attended a Leadership Course at Peladang Setiu Agro Resort, Terengganu. I was there to participate some of the activities and for a closing ceremony.

I was amazed to see a shoal of fish, "ikan talapia merah" in a pond and snapped few photographs for my collection and to share with.



Saturday, June 13, 2009

LONG VACATION AND THE LONG QUEUE

During the last school vacation I took my family to visit several places. We left KB on the 8th of June towards KL. Halfway we were caught in a long queue, exactly in the middle of the forest in Bukit Tujuh between Gua Musang and K. Lipis. An accident had occurred involving the 40 ton wagon, blocking the way. The mishap occurred as early as 5.00am, but the clearing of wreckage began at 2.00pm and completed by 6.00pm, 5 hours of exhaustive waiting. Thank to our police department for the initiative. The queue was estimated to be 10 km long and what a pity to see that several wedding ceremonies perhaps to be postponed or late. I saw quite a number of grooms still in their traditional attires fanning themselves for a cooler air. We reached KL safely by midnight and be with my double Cu the next day.

Back to KB via Cameron Highlands, a mountain resort famous for strawberry, varieties of fresh vegetables, flowers and high quality tea. After ascending a winding and a breath taking 50km drive we halt and enjoyed tea besides the tea plantation and then proceed to Brinchang, the highest and coldest spot of the area. My daughters were astonished by the appearance of orang asli and their dwellings that could be found along the route.

A score of years ago I neither didn't dare to go out after dusk until noon without sweater nor took shower without hot water, but not at present. The surrounding had changed, concrete buildings replaced trees, farm lands had taken over virgin forests and the increasing number of vehicles pouring into the area.

Monday, June 1, 2009

SUNSET AT BATU FERINGGI

25th Mei - 28th Mei 2009 I participated in the 48th National Conference on Education Management for Malaysian Secondary School Principal which was held in Bayview Beach Resort, Batu Feringgi, Penang. "Outstanding Leaders Create Excellent Schools" or Pemimpin Unggul Membina Sekolah Cemerlang" was chosen as the theme. The Conference was inaugurated by The Deputy Prime Minister, YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin who is also a Minister of Education. Approximately 550 principals all over the country attended the conference. As a host, PKPSM P. Pinang had thrown everything to ensure that the conference ran smoothly. The conference coincided with the Second Conference of the ASEAN School Principals. They were at the launching ceremony, joined our dinner later and show their talent on stage as well.

I was given a luxurious room facing the open sea( Andaman Sea) and took the opportunity to fascinate and sharing an astoundingly beautiful evening scenery. SUNGGUH INDAH KEJADIAN ALLAH. Below are photos I managed to snap while relaxing at the balcony waiting for Maghrib time

The photos from the top to the bottom:
Top: 6.45 pm
Below: 7.00 pm
Second bottom: 7.15 pm
Bottom: 7.25 pm, Maghrib, time to be with Allah.