Volume No: 2001-2026

Date: 26 July 2001

Tomorrow brings to an end the academic year. It has proven to be a challenging yet very satisfying two terms. A lot of work has been done to further improve our school and to provide greater opportunities for our students. The most tangible achievements have been our first group of Year 11 students sitting their IGCSE examinations and the opening of our Secondary Department building and computer laboratory.

The school created three new teaching positions for the Secondary Department as well as ensured that it invested in improving the school’s teaching resources. We were also fortunate to acquire the extra piece of land next to the teachers' car park, and this is now being developed as a play area.

Both the Board of Management and PTA have been very busy and achieved a considerable amount in the past year and are to be congratulated on the tremendous work they have put in on behalf of the school.  The parent body as a whole also deserves a special vote of gratitude for the manner in which they have supported each new initiative.

During the recent school inspection by Mr John Jones, Chairman of FOBISSEA, praised the school for its continued growth and development and was impressed by the positive atmosphere and spirit of cooperation that existed in the school.  We can all be proud of the school's achievements as each and every member of our school community has played a part in the schools continued development.

Finally I would like to congratulate the teachers and the students themselves for an excellent year's work. There has been a noticeable rise in academic performance across the school, and this is a reflection of the commitment on the part of the school staff and the improvement in the students study habits.

Last Week's Activities

Last week proved to be very busy. The school's beach clean-up in association with Sutera Harbour was very successful. The students can be very satisfied with their efforts as they did a tremendous job in clearing the plastic and litter from various beaches in the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park.

That same evening the school PTA held a barbecue for all the families in the school. This was very well supported, and despite the occasional storm blowing through and black outs, everyone had a great time. The very next day the PTA were busy once again organising a disco for the Primary Department. This too proved to be an enjoyable event for all that participated. The PTA raised RM2011.00 from these two events. Well done.

Edexcel Registration for A levels

Yesterday the London University sent their inspector of schools to perform a school inspection as part of our application to become a registered Examinations Center for London University. This is with a view to the schools recent decision to open A Levels in January next year. I am pleased to report that the school passed the inspection and our application will be granted. We will be the first and only school in Sabah to have successfully gained this recognition.

Last Day Arrangements

Tomorrow the school will close at 12.00 noon. Please make arrangements to collect your child at this earlier time. Students do not have to come to school dressed in school uniform as part of the Mufti day fund-raiser organised by the school PTA. The fee for this privilege is RM5.00.

New School Uniforms (Secondary Department)

A number of students were measured for their new school uniform today. Those parents that have yet to order a new uniform can go direct to the tailor. The new shirts will be on sale in the school during the last week of the holidays. The tailor can be contacted at:

Mr Peter Liew -- H/p 016 - 840 7111

Lost Property

There is a large amount of lunch boxes and clothes in the lost property box. Please take the time to check if any of it belongs to you. If it is not collected by Friday afternoon it will be given away.

Also, if anyone has come across a small silver spoon in the playground please return it to Nichole Bursche. This has a name 'Bent' printed on the back of it. It has great sentimental value and Nichole would be delighted if someone was able to find it for her.

After School Clubs Next Term

In an effort to provide more after school activities for students next term, we are hoping that a number of parents would be willing to volunteer their services to lead clubs. If anyone is interested in helping out in this way please speak to Mr Dickinson.

 Last but not least, wishing everyone an enjoyable, safe and happy holiday