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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 (L-R) : Pn. Thevanei a/p Amaippen, Pn. Chandrika a/p Rama Kuddy, Pn. Lee Seok Chean, Pn. Hing Chong Hua, Pn. Lim Kooi Wan, Pn. Rohana bt. Mohamad, Pn. Hjh. Nurazizan bt.Hj. Mohamed Razalli,Pn. Hjh. Zaliha bt. Ismail, Pn. Fairoz bt. Alias, Pn. Norhayati bt. Abdullah (Guru Kanan Kemanusiaan), Pn. Bhajan Kaur a/p Mohinder Singh (Guru Kanan Vokasional & Teknik), Pn. Tan Cheng Choo (Penolong KananTingkatan 6 ), Pn. Loh Wei Seng (Pengetua), Dato’ Bro. V incent Corkery, Bro. Matthew Bay Chai Leng, En. Ahmad Kemuncak b. Abdul Karim (Penolong Kanan Pentadbiran), En. Rajendran Naidu a/l Kannayar(Penolong Kanan HEM), Tn. Hj. Mohd. Sidik b. Zakaria (Penolong Kanan Petang), En. Khiew Wai Mun (Guru Kanan Bahasa), En. Abdul Qaiyum b. Abdul Aziz (Guru Kanan Sains), En. Loo Leong Hoo, En. Lee Ping Kew,En. Ravindran a/l Vengadasalam, En. Karunagaran a/p Krishnan, En. Chong Weng Sung, En. Ravi Chandran a/l Suppiah, Pn. Leela Devi a/p Kavendappan

2nd Row (L-R): Pn. Ainisirry bt. Yasha’a, Cik Foong Yin Pui, Cik Ling Lidi, Pn. Nur Athika bt. Mohammed Patel, Pn. Nor Atifah bt. Othman, Pn. Emi Farah bt. Mokhtar, Pn. Kamilah bt. Abu Bakar, Cik Wong SuYoke, Pn. Roslinda bt. Hamid, Datin Nor Hasmah bt. Mohamad, Pn. Cheong Mee Tai, Pn. Thanaletchumy a/p Chellathurai, Pn. Choong Sau Han, Pn. Noraisyah bt. Othman, Pn. Hjh. Rasidah bt. Ismail,Pn. Eswari @ Valliammai a/p Annamali, Cik Louis Mary a/p G. Arokiam, Pn. Chia Yann Ling, Pn. Adhariah b. Thamrin, Pn. Saliburi bt. Mamat, Pn. Zuraida bt. Mohd. Usop, Pn. Hjh Rosilawati bt.Basri,Pn. Rosenah bt. Mat Johor, Cik Sarasvathy a/p Krishnan, Pn. Sarojini a/p Singaram, Pn. Noor Fadhilah bt. Amir Khalid, Pn. Roszatol bt. Ishak, Pn. Anthonyamah a/p Joseph Thomas, Pn. Yu Sing Keng, Cik Selvia/p Kathiry, Pn. Zawil Khariah bt. Alang Ahmad, Pn. Senthamarai a/p Sanniasi, Pn. Hamsiah bt. Abdul Shukor, Pn. Nor Azlina bt. Mohamed Lop

3rd Row (L-R): Pn. Naizatul Asiamiah bt. Mohamad Zainuddin, Pn. Geetha a/p Samyvelu, Cik Selvi a/p Kathiry, Pn. Jamaliah bt. Sulaiman, Pn. Woo Pik Kuan, Pn. Shailaja a/p Subramaniam, Pn. Kamalesparya/p Krishnan, Cik Rossabarina bt. Ahmad, Pn. Tan Hwee Eng, Pn. Lim Mui Yew, Cik Corrine Mah Yoke Yin, Pn. Chew Mee Geok, Cik Mimi Ashikin bt. Ahmad Khadzri, Cik Wong Chin Fui, Pn. Nur Amali bt.Kamaruddin, Cik Farihah bt. Zakaria, Pn. Wan Norliza bt. Abdul Raoff, Pn. Noor Aini bt. Abd. Ghani, Pn. Chong Chok Kwan, Pn. Sumathi a/p Marimuthu, Pn. Khalaiselvi a/p Kolandial, Pn. Yusneza bt. Mohd.Yusof, Pn. Siti Hafiza bt. Shafeei, Cik Nurhazirah bt. Zulkifli, Pn. Zeti Akhtar bt. Adnan, Pn. Nur Izyani bt. Mohammad Zabidi

4th Row (L-R): En. Helmi b. Md. Isa, En. Wan Mohd. Firdaus b. Shahidan, En. Mohd. Shahrol Nizam b. Mt Nor, En. Suhaimi b. Hamid, En. Adi Yusri b. Yem, En. Palaiswaran a/l Naysapalan, En. Paltoray a/lVasagam, En. Zulklifi b. Ahmad, En. Sohot b. Surdi, En. Tiong Hong Chai, En. Ibrahim b. Ahmed, En. Veeriah a/l Sinniah, En. Mohd. Hafizan b. Mohamad, En. Christopher a/l Arulsamy, Ustaz Marhalim b.Muhammad, En. Samsudin b. Ghazali, En. Abi Talib b. Yunus, En. Hamdan b. Mohd. Ali, En. Liew Boon Ket, Tn. Hj. Azhar b. Mohd. Rodzi, En. Nasran Farid b. Ibrahim, En. Ooi Kean Giap

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

OUR MICHAELIAN MISSION

St. Michael’s Institution,Ipoh

OUR VISIONTo be an educative community inspired by ideals of

Faith, Fraternity and Service.

To 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 school environment.

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

To reach out in service to the last, the lost, and theleast.

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.

SITTING (L-R)Pn. Norul Fazila bt. Mohamad Ismail, En. Pritam Singh a/l Gurbachan Singh, En. Ahmad Kemuncak b. Abdul Karim (PK Pentadbiran),Pn. Loh Wei Seng (Pengetua), Tn. Hj. Mohamad Sidik b. Hj. Zakaria (PK Petang) En. Redzuran b. Alias, Pn. Noor Hazizah bt. Azaharam

STANDING (L-R)Cik Nurzullyati bt. Abdul Rahim, Pn. Salina bt. Abdul Rahman, Cik Haslina bt. Aminsah, Pn. Nooryusyaida bt. Mohd. Yusof,

Pn. Mazalina bt. Ahmad Ghazali, En. Shaharul b. Baharuddin, En. Massri b. Moktar, En. John Bosco a/l Thomas,Pn. Siti Asiah bt. Sayed Norehan, Pn. Tun Hazlizawati bt. Azhar, Pn. Zanariah bt. Zainudin, Pn. Mazura bt. Yahya,

Pn. Rosniah Kartini bt. Ali.

SITTING (L-R)Pn. Tan Cheng Choo (PK Tingkatan 6), Pn. Loh Wei Seng (Pengetua), Pn. Fairoz bt. Alias (Ketua Guru Kokurikulum)

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Salam Sejahtera,

Setinggi-tinggi kesyukuran jua apabila akhirnya majalah The Michaelian-Centennial Edition beradadi tangan pembaca sekalian. Sudah tentu bahawa naskhah majalah kali ini sungguh istimewasempena sambutan ulang tahun ke-100 penubuhan sekolah. Catatan idea dan peristiwa yangdipersembahkan bakal menjadi rujukan bagi mendepani cabaran abad kedua SMK St. Michael,Ipoh (SMI) yang sangat berjasa dan masyhur ini.

Tahun 2012 di SMI menjelma sebagai tahun yang penuh dengan pelbagai aktiviti dan peristiwabersejarah. Usia 100 tahun menjadi penanda aras penting terhadap daya tahan dan hala tujusebuah entiti pendidikan menengah yang telah melewati perjalanan sejarah yang panjang. SMImemenuhi ciri sekolah berkesan berdasarkan pencapaian cemerlang merangkumi bidangkurikulum, kokurikulum, kepimpinan, kesukarelaan, disiplin, sahsiah dan sukan.

Kini, sesenarai panjang bekas pelajar SMI mendaki mercu kejayaan dalam pelbagai bidang hinggake peringkat antarabangsa. Mereka menjadi sumber inspirasi buat generasi pelajar SMI semasauntuk mencatat kejayaan yang tidak kurang hebatnya. Majalah The Michaelian-Centennial Editionini menjadi saksi betapa hasrat berkenaan terus-menerus tercapai.

Anggota sidang redaksi The Michaelian-Centennial Edition berasa amat bangga dan bertuah ataskesempatan menyumbang bakti dalam proses penerbitan majalah yang berharga ini. Pengalamanpembelajaran yang dilalui begitu bermakna untuk bekalan hari-hari muka. Terima kasih kepada semuapihak yang sudi memberi bimbingan kepada kami dalam selok-belok penulisan dan penerbitan,khususnya panel penasihat majalah yang terdiri daripada guru-guru yang berpengalaman luas.

Sebagai naskhah rasmi sekolah, segala langkah telah diambil agar maklumat dan imej yangdipaparkan dalam The Michaelian-Centennial Edition memberi gambaran yang tepat tentang SMI,serta akur dengan keperluan-keperluan lain. Proses penerbitan naskhah majalah sekolahmelibatkan proses kerjasama skala besar, termasuk warga sekolah dan pihak-pihak yangberkepentingan. Maka, kerjasama yang terjalin itu membuktikan bahawa SMI berpegang kepadatradisi kecemerlangan dan permuafakatan yang utuh.

Sidang redaksi juga ingin memohon maaf andai kata terdapat kekurangan dan kesilapan yangtidak disengajakan dalam naskhah The Michaelian-Centennial Edition ini. Kami akur dengan hakikatbahawa insan tidak sunyi daripada melakukan khilaf. Sebarang saranan penambahbaikan danteguran untuk penerbitan majalah sekolah seterusnya memang dialu-alukan.

Akhir kata, semoga kandungan The Michaelian-Centennial Edition dapat memenuhi cita rasapembaca yang dihormati sekalian.

Serlah impian jangan bercanda Geliga membara bersama rombongan Majalah The Michaelian di tangan anda Semoga gembira bergema kenangan

SIDANG EDITOR

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Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh dan Salam 1 Malaysia.

Terlebih dahulu saya mengucapkan tahniah kepada warga SMK St. Michael Ipohsempena perayaan Ulang Tahun ke-100 tahun penubuhan sekolah.

Sesungguhnya, sistem pendidikan di Malaysia telah banyak menyumbang kepada kemajuandan kemakmuran negara selama ini. Namun, penambahbaikan secara berterusan adalahdiperlukan bagi memastikan mutu pendidikan negara kita setanding dengan pendidikan dinegara-negara maju. Melalui kajian semula sistem pendidikan secara menyeluruh, kitaberupaya memahami kekuatan, kelemahan serta cabaran sistem sekolah di Malaysia, selainmemberikan tumpuan kepada usaha meningkatkan standard dan merapatkan jurang pencapaiandi setiap peringkat. Hal ini demikian kerana matlamat untuk menjadikan Malaysia sebagaisebuah negara maju amat bergantung kepada keupayaan negara dalam menyediakanpendidikan yang berkualiti kepada rakyat.

Usaha berterusan kerajaan di dalam memastikan akses pendidikan yang berkualiti untuksetiap lapisan masyarakat diharapkan berupaya memberi kesan berganda yang positif kepadapembangunan pendidikan secara menyeluruh. Usaha-usaha tersebut juga mampu membantumeningkatkan daya saing negara, melonjakkan pertumbuhan ekonomi dan sekali gusmenjadikan Malaysia sebuah negara maju yang berpendapatan tinggi. Kelangsunganpembangunan pendidikan negara turut diperkukuhkan melalui usaha pemantapan infrastrukturserta peningkatan kemudahan fizikal di institusi-institusi pendidikan di bawah dasarperancangan pembangunan pendidikan Rancangan Malaysia Ke-10.

Sebagai nadi utama dalam usaha untuk membangunkan modal insan yang akan memacukemajuan negara pada masa hadapan, Kementerian Pelajaran akan terus berusaha untukmenggarap potensi murid secara menyeluruh dalam bidang akademik serta pelbagai bidangselain akademik. Saya berharap agar seluruh warga pendidik dan para pelajar dapat bersama-sama menguatkan tekad dan usaha bagi memastikan bidang pendidikan negara kita terusrelevan dan cemerlang. Semoga lebih banyak jalinan kerjasama dapat diusahakan dengansemua pihak bagi tujuan penambahbaikan dan pemantapan sistem pendidikan negara.

Marilah kita bersama-sama berganding bahu dalam menjayakan matlamat menyediakanpendidikan yang berkualiti kepada rakyat serta mewujudkan sistem pendidikan bertaraf duniadi negara kita. Akhir kata, tahniah dan syabas diucapkan kepada Sidang Redaksi serta semuapihak yang telah berusaha gigih bagi merealisasikan penerbitan majalah sekolah ini.

“SELAMAT MAJU JAYA”

TAN SRI DATO’ HAJI MUHYIDDIN BIN HAJI MOHD YASSINMenteri Pelajaran Malaysia

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Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi WabarakatuhSalam Sejahtera dan Salam 1Malaysia.

Setinggi-tinggi terima kasih kepada pihak sekolah dalam memberi ruangkesempatan kepada saya untuk menyampaikan sepatah dua kata.

Sekalung ucapan tahniah dan syabas saya rakamkan buat warga sekolah, khususnya SidangRedaksi Majalah Sekolah atas komitmen yang baik dalam menerbitkan Majalah Sekolah. Bagipihak Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia, segala usaha murni dan sumbangan semua pihakdalam menjayakan penerbitan ini amatlah dihargai.

Bidang pendidikan masa kini sedang mengalami perubahan yang drastik dalam memenuhikeperluan dan kehendak semasa. Untuk tujuan itu, sistem pendidikan yang holistik dandinamik dilaksanakan dalam mencapai standard pendidikan bertaraf dunia. Saya berkeyakinanbahawa keberkesanan pendidikan hari ini mampu melahirkan modal insan yang seimbangdan harmonis dengan keperluan semasa.

Semoga majalah yang diterbitkan mampu menjadi wadah untuk warga sekolah memupukbudaya penyayang dan mengiktiraf segala sumbangan warganya.

Akhir kata, saya berdoa semoga segala usaha gigih dalam merealisasikan penerbitan majalahini akan diberkati dan dimanfaatkan oleh seluruh warga sekolah. Marilah kita bersama-samamembulatkan tekad dan membina semangat jitu dalam melonjakkan kualiti pendidikan seiringdengan aspirasi Transformasi Pendidikan Negara. Tahniah sempena perayaan 100 tahun SMKSt. Michael Ipoh.

“SELAMAT MAJU JAYA”

Sekian, terima kasih.

DATO’ SRI ABD. GHAFAR BIN MAHMUDKetua Pengarah Pelajaran Malaysia

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Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh dan Salam Satu Malaysia.

Terlebih dahulu saya ingin mengucapkan ucapan syabas dan tahniah kepadaRedaksi Majalah Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan St. Michael, Ipoh kerana telah

berjaya menerbitkan edisi khas bagi tahun 2012 sempena ulang tahun ke-100 sekolah.

Sekolah berfungsi sebagai penyebar ilmu pengetahuan kepada generasi hari ini.Pembangunan bangsa dan negara bergantung sepenuhnya kepada kualiti modal insan yangdapat dilahirkan oleh sesebuah institusi pendidikan. Kejayaan dan kegagalan itu pulaterletak pada tanggungjawab yang diamanahkan kepada pihak pengurusan dan para pembinagenerasi bestari (Pendidik) dalam mendasari ruang lingkup ilmu pengetahuan yangberkualiti.

Walaupun pelbagai cabaran dan perubahan terpaksa ditempuhi dalam meningkatkan mutupendidikan, namun semua pihak haruslah mara ke depan dan melakukan anjakan paradigmadalam pemikiran untuk menghasilkan generasi yang berkualiti dan berkaliber. Para guruperlulah menghayati dan mengamalkan sikap proaktif supaya semua matlamat yangterkandung dalam PPPM terlaksana dengan jayanya.

Semua pelajar pula haruslah merealisasikan hasrat kerajaan untuk melahirkan warga negarayang memiliki ciri-ciri global, patuh dan cinta akan negara dan menjunjung warisan budayadan keutuhan bangsa, selaras dengan usia institusi sekolah anda.

Akhir sekali, sekalung tahniah dan syabas diucapkan atas segala kejayaan yang telahdiperoleh oleh SMK St. Michael, Ipoh dalam tempoh sedekad ini. Saya menyeru supaya setiapwarga sekolah ini bersama-sama meneruskan perjuangan murni ini sebagai satu pasukanbagi mencapai matlamat pendidikan.

Selamat Maju Jaya.

TN. HJ. MOHD IDRIS BIN HJ. RAMLI, PMP., AMPTimbalan Pengarah Pelajaran Negeri Perak

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Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh dan Salam Satu Malaysia.

Terima kasih kepada Sidang Redaksi The Michaelian Centennial Edition. Tahniahkepada seluruh warga SMK St. Michael, Ipoh sempena perayaan seabad

penubuhan sekolah.

Majalah SMK St. Michael, Ipoh 2012 merupakan wadah menempatkan segala kejayaan dalampelbagai lapangan yang diceburi oleh seluruh warga SMK St. Michael, Ipoh. Kejayaan yangdicapai perlu digarap dalam sebuah wahana yang mampu dijulang oleh setiap individu yangterlibat agar mampu meneruskan kejayaan dan kegemilangan dalam pelbagai aspekpendidikan. Warga sekolah juga perlu berganding bahu menempuh cabaran mendatang untukmembuktikan bahawa sekolah berjaya memainkan peranannya sebagai pusat kecemerlanganilmu dan penyuburan nilai-nilai murni.

Integrasi ilmu yang bertunjangkan keagamaan dan keperluan hakiki semasa perlu diperkasadan diperkukuh bagi menjamin jati diri pelajar terus unggul bagi menghadapi arus globalisasiperdana yang kian mencabar. Bagi menjayakan matlamat tersebut, semua pihak perlubekerjasama sebagai satu pasukan bagi merealisasikan visi dan misi kecemerlangan danketerbilangan.

Saya percaya kejayaan sekolah ini bukan hanya bergantung kepada pihak tertentu sahajasebaliknya kerjasama semua pihak amat penting bagi merealisasikan impian dan harapanmenjadikan sekolah ini cemerlang dan berupaya melahirkan pelajar yang berdaya saing.

Akhir kata, saya mendoakan agar SMK St. Michael, Ipoh terus berjaya dalam semua lapangandan mampu meletakkan diri gah di persada pendidikan negara.

Sekian, terima kasih.

HAJI MARAZLEN @ MAR AZLAN BIN AMRAN, AMP., PPTPegawai Pelajaran Daerah Kinta Utara

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Dear Michaelians and the whole community of SMI,

“It takes a thousand voices to tell a single story.” - Native American Proverb

Greetings of Peace!

I greet you warmly on the occasion of your centenary celebrations and on the 160th anniversaryof the De La Salle Brothers in Asia!

On this special year of jubilation for all Lasallians especially in Malaysia, we remember thestories of the six Brothers who landed in the shores of Asia 160 years ago and the manyLasallians who continued their legacy to this day. We retell with joy and gratitude the Lasallianstory in Asia because today, together with more than 12,000 lay teachers and partners, weaccompany over 200,000 students in more than 150 educational institutions and learning centersin 16 countries in Asia and the Pacific thanks to the courage, generosity, faith and zeal forservice of many Brothers and Lasallians who took part in the success of the Lasallian missionin this part of the world.

As I continue to visit the seven countries of our young Lasallian East Asia District, I find myselfenriched and edified by the stories of the different Lasallian institutions. Among those storiesthat stood out for me was the unique beginnings of your beloved St. Michael’s Institution becauseit reminded me of the founding story of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and of our charismaof Association for the Service of the Poor through Education.

St. John Baptist de La Salle and his first lay teachers formed a community of Brothers in 1680for the common purpose of providing quality human and spiritual education to the youngespecially the poor. Despite facing a series of crises, their schools, students and the number ofBrothers increased. According to our Superior General, Br. Alvaro Rodriguez Echeverria, and hisGeneral Council in their Circular 461, “the Lasallian Educational Mission in the past five decadeshas expanded globally in a manner unimaginable in the Founder’s time. While the number ofBrothers declines, the number of young people served by Lasallian educational institutions increases.”

Similarly, St. Michaels Institution was established through the same spirit of Faith and charismaof Lasallian Association. The Brothers sent three lay teachers to Ipoh to help Father Coppin ineducating the first 37 pupils in 1912. Eight years later, the Brothers finally arrived to managethe school. The apparent fraternal association in SMI in its early years and to this dayencouraged even the former students to choose the vocation of an educator and taught in theirbeloved school. Like our founding story, SMI faced and overcame many challenges over the yearsand today it is one of the largest schools in Malaysia with a remarkable reputation for academicexcellence and forming notable personalities whose contributions have been exceptional especiallyin the areas of public service, business, science and technology, faith, education, sports, artsand culture in Malaysia and beyond.

The Michaelian story is clearly a gift and heritage to the District and the Institute. As youcommemorate your glorious history and legacy, I urge you to share in an unified voice yourinspiring story to all the Lasallians in Asia and the world.

Be assured of my prayers for all of you!

BR. EDMUNDO L. FERNANDEZ FSCBrother Visitor28 August 2012

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It has been a year of jubilation as we mark our first centenary. We recall thegreat personalities associated with the founding and progress of St. Michael’s.Many of these I came to know very well. To name a few, our very firstheadmaster, Mr. P J Morsingh continued to visit the school in the fifties and

sixties. Brother Augustus designed our main building, which is still the pride of allMichaelians, it was completed over a period of thirty years. He was a Frenchman with greatideas, and is remembered as an inspiring teacher.

Brother Marcian composed our school rally, still cherished by all our Lasallian Schools,especially in Malaysia and Singapore. Brother Patrick O’ Donovan was director during theJapanese Occupation. He remained at his post when many fled, and paid the penalty spendingtime in Taiping Gaol and Pudu Gaol. Despite many hardships he was at his post as Directoronce more when the Japanese surrendered. In short time SMI reached premier status once more.

Brother U Paul was a familiar part of the Michaelian scene for 60 years teacher and director,and later in his retirement years. His gentle personality inspired the Michaelian spirit.

I am impressed by the centennial response of the Old Michaelians’ Association. They focusedon upgrading the school and its facilities, including a lovely new primary building, new toiletblocks, replacing the roof of the main building and much more. Michaelians far and nearbore the massive cost.

I am also impressed with the response from the school, led by Madam Loh and heradministrative team. Centennial enthusiasm has been in the air all through the year. I likedespecially the funfair plus talentime, as well as sports day where we saw a total participationof the whole school, plus parents and our many well-wishers.

Beneath it all lies the essence of what we are celebrating, namely an enduring and pricelessethos planted by the La Salle Brothers, that has empowered parents, teachers and studentsdown the years. This ethos has to do with our Lasallian tradition of faith, of service andcommunity, a tradition that has made St. Michael’s a showcase for inclusion where all areaccepted and made welcome. As far as possible our classes have a full diversity in terms ofrace, faith, tradition, social background and academic achievements.

Our family spirit is precious, and as we leave school we take it with us wherever our futurecareers may lead us. We have much to be thankful for, so much to celebrate.

God bless you all.

QUIS UT DEUS

DATO’ BROTHER VINCENT CORKERY

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We closed our Centenary celebrations with a grand 309-table dinner that was wellenjoyed by all. Some notable participants included graduates from the Class of1945 as well as a prominent Michaelian, our Inspector General of Police Ydh TanSri Haji Ismail Haji Omar.

Old-boys from far and near had come back to celebrate and rekindle old friendships, relivedhappy memories of yesteryears, and most left with fonder memories of this reunion and strongerbonds. On record this was the biggest gathering of LaSallian old boys in Asia.

Congratulations to the Centenary Celebrations Organizing Committee! I would like to thank Mr.Adrian Tsen and members of the OMA, Mr. Michael Lee and members of the PTA and MadamLoh Wei Seng and her team of staff and students for their untiring efforts that made the wholecelebration such a memorable event.

As we move into the Michaelian century, we take with us precious values that we have beencelebrating. We have a very special heritage which we must cherish and develop as we face thechallenges ahead. Guided by the Lasallian values of faith, service and community, let us continueto equip our students with the right moral compass to navigate through life successfully.

Society and the media generally try to tell us that success is about being wealthy. Sadly, this isso easy to believe, and so difficult to disprove. It takes considerable reflection and deep soulsearching, perhaps a crisis to happen, before we realize how wrong it is! Chasing wealthindiscreetly will lead many up the wrong path with dire consequences. I am glad to share withyou that a prominent leader once observed that the ratio of students from Lasallian schools incaring professions that serve society is higher than that from other schools.

I am always impressed by the role played by the various clubs and organizations in the school,in particular the role played by student leaders, in promoting the school’s heritage. We couldbring into focus more special training for these student leaders to further enhance theirleadership ability.

An important feature of our heritage is the stand we take to do our very best for the weakest. Inwhat other ways can we reach out to the less-privileged and weaker students? Food for thought.

At gatherings of the Centenary Celebrations, my old classmates and I relived with affection andgratitude some experiences and lessons learned from our teachers. After more than forty years,we still cherish these teachers. Such is the effect of their efforts, care and affection for us!

As we have received an excellent heritage from our predecessors of the first 100 years, let us allbuild on it and pass on an enhanced heritage to our successors in the second Michaelian century.

... Forward, my children dear,Ever with heart sincere,Render with joy to your Mater her due;All that is vile reject; Heaven will e’er protect,Sons/girls of St. Michael’s valiant and true...

QUIS UT DEUS

TAN SRI DATO’ SERI LEE OI HIANChairman, Board of Governors

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Dear Michaelians,

In 2012 we marked an important milestone for St. Michael’s Institution. This year St. Michael’s Institutioncelebrated her Centennial year. I am proud that your PTA had played a role in helping your schoolcelebrate this momentous occasion. I like to thank the staff and students involved for having organised

the Centennial Funfair. This event was very successful and raised over a hundred thousand ringgit that will be utilisedfor enhancing the school’s environment, both physical and academic. I also want to thank your parents, who havecommitted themselves financially, emotionally and have given up their time and made effort to providing you with a goodeducation and who have contributed financially to the PTA.

The theme for our Centenary is Cherishing Our Past, Embracing the Future. To you all in St.Michael’s today, this will oneday be your Past. You are at an important rite of passage in your lives. You are now in school where what you wear,what you can and cannot do and when you can and cannot do it are all mandated by others. You will soon move on toyour future where the decision of what you wear and what you can or cannot do will be entirely yours.

In your rite of passage, when you make the transition from your present to your future and your present becomes your past,you need to realise that every older generation becomes more and more like their parents as they age. As parents now, weare guilty of reminding you how we used to do things and the presumption that our past ways are better. As you moveforward you need to discern what we tell you as we have a selective memory about the things we have done and themisdeeds of our youth and you must know the fact that our parents also worried about where our generation was heading. Parentstend to make the mistake of taking the moral high ground but what we must realise is that no generation should ever takesuch a stand as no generation can ever claim to have had all the answers. My parents’ generation have erred just asmine have and just as yours will. This message is to remind you to be HUMBLE as you move on to your future.

You are now living in an age of information. You have in your mobile phone the potential to access more knowledgethan what is available in any school library in history. Your behaviours as compared to your elders are vastly changeddue to access to better and faster technology and thus, more information. Your benefits are enormous but so too areyour challenges. You, who have access to more information than any other generation who have gone before you mustknow how to differentiate the useful from the useless, the real from the fake, the truth from the lie and the good from thebad. As your generation makes quantum leaps in science and technology not matched at any time in human civilization,you will need one more important quality, together with humility, to guide you in making the world a better place for yourchildren. The quality that will set you straight as you become more sophisticated is INTEGRITY. Integrity is defined as“the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; a level of living in wholeness and truth in all aspects ofour lives”. With integrity, I am sure you will rise above all your future challenges.

Presently our society is mired in corruption, inefficiency, social injustice and system breakdown because we, your elders,have failed in integrity. We grew up in a climate of social unrest and to gain a measure of stability we made compromises.We thought we were right and magnanimous to make those compromises. Sometimes it looks like there is an advantagein not being honest to ourselves and not insisting on the truth. However, this advantage is short lived and even provento be a lie in the long run. Integrity means we do not make compromises. Compromise in little things and before weknow it we are not the men that we should be and we begin our journey of self-destruction. Because generations beforeyou made compromises and failed in integrity we are now living in a society best described in the words of the authorof Big Brother. “In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act” - George Orwell. We now live in a societywhere we persecute the messenger of truth and reward the guilty.

Michaelians, be humble when you judge others and always march forward with integrity so that your children will enjoyyour sacrifices and look at your deeds with pride. Michaelians be Valiant and True.

I thank my colleagues in the committee of the PTA and our advisor, Madam Loh Wei Seng for the dedication that theyhave shown this year in organising the various centennial events and their dedication to the school. I also thank theteachers and staff of St. Michael’s for their professionalism and the standard of care shown to our children.

I am grateful to have had the opportunity to have chaired your PTA and thank you for it. I wish you best wishes inyour future and pray that with integrity and humility you will make the right choices and that your experience in St.Michael’s will give you the confidence and the skill to live life fully.

Yours sincerely,MR. JOSEPH MICHAEL LEE, JPPTA Chairman

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I am honoured to be part of a tradition that looks beyond the needs of eachstudent at St Michael’s. For the past 100 years, the institution has been faithfullyadvocating a mission of teaching, diffusing knowledge along the broadestpossible line and pursuing excellence in every endeavour. SMI, for the past

and present generations, has been an education bastion where lives are transformed andimpacted in every aspect.

As an old boy of SMI, I share my extreme joy with many other old Michaelians to see howstudents are inspired, groomed and nurtured to eventually become successful citizens intoday’s complex, demanding society. This reflects the most important feature of La Salleeducation which emphasizes on young men and women who seek to make a difference,preparing them to face the challenges that arise. La Salle education makes one sees lifeand challenges differently. When a person changes his heart, he changes his life and whenone person changes his life, the lives of those around him also change.

We are proud that among St Michael’s illustrious alumni are Ipoh’s first mayor, Tan SriDato’ Lee Loy Seng, federal ministers, corporate leaders, professionals in various sectors,professors, religious leaders, sports personalities, world-class surgeons and academicians.These are the people who had walked through the corridors of St Michael’s under thewatchful eyes of the La Salle Brothers and teachers.

I congratulate the school, particularly the principal Madam Loh Wei Seng, for havingsuccessfully organised numerous programmes for the Centennial Celebration. Fund-raisingevents like the Annual Drama, Talentime and Fun-fair managed to leave a lasting impressionon many of us. Likewise, programmes to usher in the centennial witnessed the participationof all stakeholders – the La Salle Brothers, the Board of Governors, the Parent-TeacherAssociation, and the Old Michaelians Association - a get-together that had greatly inspiredthe Michaelian community.

As we step into the New Century, I urge all young Michaelians to plan your future. Carefullywrite your plans, set your target and decide on your plan of attack. State objectively whatyou are willing to give up to achieve your goals, visualize your action, see it happeningand make it happen.

“QUIS UT DEUS”

MR. ADRIAN TSEN KENG YAMPresidentOld Michaelians Association

2012 is a memorable year in the chronological history of St. Michael’s Institution. We are proudthat the school has successfully sailed through a journey of 100 years, and produced manyoutstanding individuals who are successful personnel in many different fields.

This year marks the end of the 1st century of our beloved alma mater. To commemorate the 100th

anniversary of the school, many activities were held such as the Centennial Run and Sports, the fun fair andtalentime, the drama Jean Baptiste: The Lost Chronicles and Centennial Dinner.

Despite being busy preparing for our centennial celebrations, the school managed to achieve good results inthe PMR, SPM and STPM examinations. The results were by far the best in the last few years with a grade pointaverage (GPS) of 2.01 and 4.54 for the PMR and SPM exams respectively. A total of 59 students scored all A’s inthe PMR, 25 students in the SPM and 5 students in the STPM examinations. Michaelian Wong Chan Kit was oneof Perak State’s excellent straight A students for the 2011 SPM exam. As for the 2011 STPM exam results, ourschool was commended for being one of Kinta District’s Best in Quality Schools.

The centennial year also produced commendable results in the co-curricular activities. Our young Michaeliansare very active in the Michaelian Military Band, Scouts, Michaelian Chinese Orchestra, drama, debates,innovative competitions, sports and games. Thus Numerous outstanding co-curricular awards were attained byMichaelians. A Form Three student Master Meveeqhen a/l Ravi Chandran emerged 1st Runners-up in the shotputt at national level. The state level achievements include becoming state champion for badminton, achievedby Master Teoh Gen Sheng, Master Low Kha Cheng played basketball for the state team where they emergedchampion and Master Lee Soon Keat won 2 gold medals and a bronze for taekwando. At the 2012 SUKMA games,lawn bowler, Faten Suhana bt. Zahidi won the gold medal while Master Liou Yik Wei won the bronze in Wushu.

Another historic victory attained was in the ‘Spell-It-Right’ competition where Master Ahmad Idhar b. Kamaludinemerged state champion and was the 2nd Runners-Up at the national level. Our English debaters also attainedthe top position in the 2012 Annual Rotary Debate. At the Petronas University Science and Engineering DesignExhibition, our participants won the Gold and Silver awards. Besides the Petro Science Competition, our schoolteam emerged the Northern Zone 1st Runner-Up defeating all the teams from Perak and Penang. These victoriesbear testimony to the fact that there exists a great diversity of talents in our school as it has been very much apart of our Michaelian school culture over the 100 years.

Thus, this year’s theme “Cherishing Our Past, Embracing The Future” is pertinent and appropriate. It is hopedthat we will cherish our past excellent achievements of our school, the noble commitment and devotion of ourBrother Directors, Brothers, former principals, teachers and students. The future of our alma mater rests on allof us. We all have to join forces to bring St. Michael’s Institution to greater heights in the near future.

Our commemorative magazine, ‘The Michaelian” this year is a precious memento of our alma mater thatillustrates the achievements, challenges, aspirations and visions of our fore founding fathers. It also records someof the milestones of its successful and interesting legacy handed down by the founding La Salle Brothers. Readerscan get a glimpse of what life was and is like in St. Michael’s. We fervently hope the present and future Michaelianswill remember the past with pride and be inspired to uphold the Michaelian culture, spirit and tradition.

Lastly, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Editorial Board members who have worked tirelesslyto put together this meaningful magazine of the century. My heartfelt gratitude to the generous donors,advertisers, Dato’ Brother Vincent Corkery and the La Salle Brothers, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lee Oi Hian and the Boardof Governors, Mr. Adrian Tsen and the Old Michaelians Association, Mr. Michael Lip and the Klang Valley SMIAlumni Association, Mr. Joseph Michael Lee and the Parent-Teacher Association for their unstinting support andcontribution for this year’s magazine. As for those who have contributed articles, photographs and assisted inthe editing, I extend my heartfelt appreciation.

May the Michaelian indomitable spirit continue to shine and light up our path as we thread through the next100 years and face the myriad of challenges with steely resolve.

Quis Ut Deus

PN. LOH WEI SENGPrincipalSt. Michael’s Institution

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Joshua Loo Zhi Xiong (USS5)

of The Year

I would like to take this opportunity to first thank God for all His guidance and supportthrough my six and a half years in this beautiful school. My deepest gratitude to my parentsand teachers who have made an impact in my life throughout my time spent in St. Michael’sInstitution. My appreciation to fellow Michaelian brothers who have walked alongside withme through thrilling times and experiencing storms and rainbows together with me.

The resounding memories of my journey as a Michaelian still rings fresh in my mind. Thethought of the Head Boy never really dawn upon me until I felt a calling deep down in myheart to follow the inspirations of leaders who have made their story a history. I recallthe time when I first stepped into the doors of this school. And all I notice was boys withthe Michaelian tie around their necks. One thing I’m proud to proclaim and present to theworld outside about my beloved school, St. Michael’s, is the Michaelian spirit. Never oncedid the Michaelian spirit fail to make me stand in awe of its glory and I believe it neverwill. To me, the Lasallian culture which represents the tradition and heritage of our schoolis the solid foundation to our Michaelians Spirit. I would say the synergy of us Michaelianis the world’s greatest wonder to me. Whenever we Michaelians gather for a cause, be itsupporting our school’s Military Band, Sports day, Centennial Fun Fair, drama or any eventwhere Michaelians gather, we make it a point to leave a mark stating, “Michaelians werehere before’. And it is this mark that shows the world how great this school is.

I thank God for getting teachers with caring hearts, vibrant yet well mannered studentsand dedicated people who are willing to go all out for the cause of alleviating our school’sname. My utmost salutation to every Michaelian, past, present and future who are workingbehind the scenes propelling our school to greater heights.

Allow me to end my speech with this quote by Terence, a former Michaelian, “We only livethis life once. So, when we dream, dream big. When we love, love unconditionally.”

Quis Ut Deus.

Thank you.

JOSHUA LOO ZHI XIONGMichaelian of The Year

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As history has proven, one of the greatest honours to be bestowed upon a person is thatof being entrusted with the baton of leadership. Having said that, it is a stupendous honourto receive the “Lady Michaelian of the Year” award. When I first walked through the corridorsand passages of this school, contrary to what I had actually thought, it was hope andaffection that I could taste not fear and worries.

More than 12 months of serving this great institution and its wonderful people have taughtme one timeless lesson of life which is climbing the ladder of leadership is nothingcompared to assuming the exigencies and responsibilities of leadership itself. For that, Ishall be forever grateful to my teachers namely Mr. Karunagaran, the prefectorial boardadvisor, my class teacher, Pn. Sarojini and all the voices of guidance such as my colleaguesand my friends whose faith in me has never once dimmed and above all for coming to myaid in my hour of trials and tribulations. I am also deeply grateful to my teachers whosededication I have always appreciated and my classmates for bringing out the many smileson my face but also for extending to me the most favourable of conditions which areessential to my academic pursuits.

My fellow Michaelians,As I address you all in this hall on this grand occasion, our institution stands on thethreshold of a new century. Let there be no doubt, for as we sail into the waters of thefuture, there will be challenges and requirements to be met. However, as the annals of thepast whisper to us, that behind every challenge, glory and grandeur awaits us. I stand hereto reaffirm my faith and deep seated conviction that this school will be in possession ofthe chalice of championship in the coming decades. After all, we Michaelians have a longtradition of settling for nothing less than an all out victory but of course within theboundaries of ethics and morality.

Finally, as a new dawn of leadership is at hand I would like to wish the next batch ofMichaelian leaders who will hold high the torch of Michaelian ideals and values amidsta historic moment: My sincerest and best of wishes to all of you. With that, God blessyou all and God bless this great institution, my beloved school and my second home.Thank you.

MALATHI SIVAGAMI A/P SIVAKUMARAMLady Michaelian of The Year

Malathi Sivagami a/p Sivakumaram

of The Year

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Yes, that is the theme of our Centennial Celebration in 2012.In conjunction with this auspicious occasion, a committee under the auspices of BOG has been set up tolook into the celebration proper. It is made up of members of OMA, PTA, School Admin, and the La SalleBrothers and spearheaded by Tan Sri Dato Lee Oi Hean with plans for a very ‘inclusive‘ celebration beingdrawn up. Many may not be aware of the fact that SMI is being prepared for its Centennial over the last10 years through the various projects taken up by the stakeholders. This was even before an officialcommittee was set-up. Among the completed and ongoing projects are:

1) Construction of a new 50 room primary school building in memory of Rev Bro Ultan Paul, FSC.2) Installation of a new roof for the main school block.3) A new state-of-the-art toilet and renovation of the old toilets known as ‘smoke-house‘.4) Interlocking bricks on all roads in the school area.5) Continuous landscaping of the front field and the school compound.6) Upgrading the entrance of the school; new gate, wall and students waiting area.7) Transformation of Tuck Shop to canteen, then to Food Court and finally to Cafeteria.8) Transforming the Brothers Dining Room (1958-1968) to a meeting room (OMA Secretariat) and

making a new stairway passage to the school office.9) Transforming the lecture theatre to La Salle Auditorium.10) Repainting the main block, both external and interior.11) Upgrading the science laboratories.12) Launching our SMI Heritage Gallery.

In creating awareness of the celebration among students, the launching of a new cover design for schoolexercise books, printing and distribution of pocket sized information books called ‘Michaelian Spirit‘ toall Michaelians, a small pocket book with a brief history of SMI printed for students. Art and photographycompetitions were also held throughout the celebration. Prizes were given to the winners and the winningentries were displayed at the school parlour.

Furthermore, a Centennial Souvenir Book will also be published. A sub-committee has been formed to workon this production. A ‘Mini Marathon‘ is proposed in place of Michaelian Run next year.For the Centennial Celebration, various activities have been planned and the school will be very muchinvolved in it. We have proposed art and photography competitions for students. Talks by luminaries‘ willalso be held.

In the true tradition of LaSalle, Community Service has also been finalised. Uniformed units will bedistributing packets of rice, milk, sugar, etc. to the ‘Last, the Lost and the Least‘ around Ipoh. We thankMr. Adrian Tsen, president of OMA and Directors of Riverview for the sponsorship.

Finally, the Grand Finale will be our mammoth dinner which will be held at the school grounds. Weanticipate a very large crowd to attend. The Organizing Committee looks forward to inputs from allMichaelians in making this celebration a memorable one. Please forward your inputs to harrneak@gmail.comor peterkhiew@mail.com. We welcome all inputs.

~ I never left school ~

‘Cherishing Our Past, Embracing The Future‘.

Report onSMI’S CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION…

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In the first eight years of its existence, this Institution was known as St. Michael’s School and wasunder the management of the devoted and zealous Parish Priest of St. Michael’s Church Ipoh. In 1912 heearnestly besought the Rev. Bro. James, who had quite recently been appointed Visitor of the District, toopen a school in his parish. As there were no Brothers available at that time, all that Rev. Bro. Jamescould do was to give him a Headmaster and some assistant teachers from St. Xavier’s Institution, Penang.

Mr. Paul J. Morsingh, a very zealous convert of St. Xavier’s generously accepted the office ofHeadmaster, though he feared the responsibility and regretted leaving his Old School which had become ahome to him. He faced the ordeal, in the soldierly spirit of his race. He had to face the competition withfully-qualified European Head Masters who were in charge of Schools already fully organized and enjoyinglocal patronage.

It was necessary to obtain the approval of the Government for the proposed School. This was securedon the understanding that the Brothers would take over the management as soon as possible. This assurancewas given with confidence as His Lordship, the Bishop of Malacca had obtained a promise of Brothersfrom Brother Superior-General of the Brothers.

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A beginning was made on the 4th of December 1912. The Rev. Father J.B. Coppin, the Founder, gave itthe name, St. Michael’s School. The first enrolment was 39. As a result of the courage and untiring zeal ofthe new Headmaster Mr. P.J. Morsingh, sustained by the devoted Founder, the School prospered from itsvery start. Soon the attendance was too great for the actual accommodation.

Occasional visits were paid to the School by the Brothers from St. Xavier’s Penang: Advice andencouragement were sympathetically given. Thus the spirit of St. Xavier’s, the Alma Mater of practicallyall the teachers, was infused into the new School. Another encouraging step was the purchase, by the Rev.Bro. Visitor, of the School grounds and buildings, for the sum of $30,000. The Rev. Manager agreed to paya monthly rent of $70, until such time as the Brothers could take over the entire management.

The Great War darkened the prospects of the new School, as it become almost impossible to securethe Brothers for the fulfilment of the promise. At the same time the strenuous work to which the Headmaster,Mr. Morsingh, gave himself- we may truly say without counting the cost,-began to tell seriously upon hishealth. It became necessary to replace him in 1920. It was impossible to find a suitable substitute. In thecircumstances the Right Rev. Father Maritte, Vicar General of the Diocese, made a pathetic appeal to theRev. Bro. Visitor to come to the rescue by taking over the entire management.

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The appeal was discussed by the District Council on June 30th, 1920. The Rev. Bro. Visitor rose tothe occasion. It was the question of safeguarding the interests of the Catholic children attending the School.In spite of the terrible burden which the needs of the entire district placed upon him, especially owing tothe shortage of the Brothers, trusting in divine Providence and in the protection of the great Patron of theSchool, the Archangel, St. Michael, he decided, supported by the advice of his Council, to take the finalstep.

Early in July he paid a visit to Ipoh and arranged preliminaries with the Rev. Father Coppin. It wasdecided that the Brothers would take over the School on the 16th of August 1920. Accordingly Rev. Bro. Paul,then Director of the Brothers’ School in Taiping, was transferred to Ipoh. Two other Brothers, Bro. HermanagildJohn, from Singapore, and Bro. Finian Loarn from Taiping, were given to him as helpers. Mr. P.J. Morsinghremained at the school for a few days to hand over the books and then went for a well-earned holiday.

The laying of the foundation stone of the present building by Major C.W.C. Parr, O.B.E., British Presidentof Perak, took place on the 7th of June 1922. This ceremony was preceded by that of the Blessing of theStone, performed by His Grace Mgr. Merel, Archbishop of Craina, late Vicar Apostolic of Canton.

When the Hon. Mr. C.W.C. Parr had declared the foundation stone well and truly laid he added that itgave him great pleasure to come to Ipoh for that ceremony, first on account of the importance of EnglishEducation in the States and secondly because of the great and good work the Christian Brothers had doneand were doing in the cause of Education. The State had indebted to bodies like the Christian Brothers whodevoted their energies to this great cause. In replying on behalf of the management of the Rev. Bro. James,Visitors, presented his sincere thanks to Major Parr and to His Grace, Archbishop Merel, for their respectiveparts in the ceremony. He paid a high tribute to the work done by Rev. Father Coppin, the founder of theSchool, during the trying years of the War and until the management was handed over to the Brothers. Healso refered, in the highest term of praise, to the work of the first Headmaster, Mr. P.J. Morsingh. It was mainlydue to his unflagging zeal, untiring efforts, undaunted courage and above all, to his unblemished career thatthe School all along maintained a reputation for success, efficiency and high tone. It was a great pleasurethat the Brothers to find such a good spirit prevailing in the School at the time they took it over.

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Subscription lists were started in view of partially covering the expenses but owing the rubber slumpprevailing at a time only a very small sum was realised. The name of Ms. M. Taveira deserves mention in thisconnection as her list brought in $2,109. Class subscription helped much in the building and furnishing of theSchool Chapel.

This occupation is gradual. The final move was made on the 15th of May 1923, Feast of the St. JohnBaptist de la Salle. The building was blessed by the Rev. J.B. Coppin, the ever zealous founder and the Brotherstook formal possession under the special protection of their holy Founder. The question was even discussedas to whether it would not be better to transfer the patronage to him by calling the Institution by his namebut it was not forgotten that he himself had a great devotion to the great Archangel and had looked up tohim as a special Patron of his work. His disciples were certainly acting in accordance with his spirit in continuingto regard him as a special heavenly Protector.

However, the statue of John Baptist de la Salle, which was ordered while the matter was still underdiscussion, was duly placed in its present position (Central Gable) on the 27th of July, after having been blessedby Archbishop Merel. On the 14th of September the chapel and all the articles used in it were blessed by theRev. Father J.B. Coppin. Immediately after the blessing he said mass and the Brothers had at last the happinessof having their Lord and Master present amongst them in the Most Blessed Sacrament of his Love.

The Hon. Dr. R.O. Winstedt, Director of Education, paid his first visit on the 9th of September 1925. Hewrote in the school diary:—”This is a most excellent building for a school, handsome in design and withwell-lit and well-propotioned classrooms. The pupi;s look exceptionally neat and clean. The tone of theSchool is good.”

On the 2nd of the following year, Dr.Winstedt, accompanied by the Inspector ofSchools, assisted at the Annual School Sports. Thefollowing day he visited the School. He recordedthat “was pleased with the alertness andneatness of the pupils.” He was glad to note thatthere were no over-age boys in the classes.

On the occasion of the Annual Sports heldon the August 13th 1927, H.E. Sir Hugh Clifford,High Commissioner of the F.M.S. and Governor ofthe Straits Settlements, paid a surprise visit; heshowed a keen interest in the events. This Sportsgathering was one of the most representative everheld in Ipoh. “Splendid Sportsmanship, keencompetition and a most enjoyable meeting” wasthe verdict given at its conclusion by those whoassisted at them.

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By Cheow Kah Chun, LSS1Article taken from “Souvenir Of The Golden Jubilee of The Very Rev. Bro. Visitor James,

O.B.E – 1887-1937

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BOARD OF GOVERNORSSMK ST. MICHAEL, IPOH 2012

REPRESENTATIVES OF OMA

REPRESENTATIVES OF MINISTRYOF EDUCATION

REPRESENTATIVES OF LA SALLE BROTHERS

ChairmanY. Bhg. Tan Sri Lee Oi Hian

(CHAIRMAN)

PrincipalMadam Loh Wei Seng

(SECRETARY)

Mr. Peter Khiew(RECORDING SECRETARY)

MemberDato’ Bro. Vincent Corkery

MemberBro. Matthew Bay Chai Leng

MemberMr. Teoh Ewe Hun

REPRESENTATIVESOF PTA

Mr. Joseph Michael LeeTn. Hj. Meor Idrisb. Meor Ahmad

Y. Bhg. Dato’ Hj. Azumub. Hj. Tak

Dato’ Mohamad Nizab. Mohamad Ghazali

Mr. Yong Sin WahOMA PresidentMr. Adrian Tsen Keng Yam

Mr. Louis Rozario Doss

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The Centennial year has been a year of celebration at St Michael’s Ipoh as 2012 also coincideswith a number of historical events. We remember the arrival of the La Salle Brothers at the shoresof South East Asia 160 years ago and the eventual establishments of two schools in the sameyear – St Joseph’s Singapore and St Xavier’s Penang. The opening up of these schools markedan era of education excellence in the region. The founding of St Michael’s Ipoh in 1912 alsomarked another milestone as it offered an opportunity for more youth to obtain education parexcellence based on the teaching of De La Salle. A hundred years forward, St Michael’s hasattained a status which is of respect and reverence.

“Cherishing Our Past, Embracing The Future” is the theme aptly used by St Michael’s Institutionfor two years in conjunction with its 100 years of existence to reflect the commitment andendeavor of the school community. This has left an indelible mark among many of us in treasuringour past and to face the challenges in the future.

The Centennial celebration programmes were carried out successfully by the school, the old boysand the PTA. The activities were not all celebratory in nature but instead filled with messages ofhope, aspirations and our quest to build better Michaelians! We express our appreciation toMadam Loh Wei Seng and her entire team of teachers who had made the centennial occasionmeaningful and historic.

The Board has always worked to support the Principal in maintaining an ethos for the schoolwhich promotes the moral, spiritual, intellectual, social and personal development of all its pupils.St Michael’s, as a school belonging to the bigger La Sallian family, has always treasured the ethosand heritage to harness individual potential, both in the dimension of moral, academic andcurricular performance.

The Board will continue to look into the needs of the poor and vulnerable children at St Michael’s,particularly “the last, the lost and the least”. Towards this, we look forward to all stakeholdersto work with us to offer our students a sense of purpose in their value formation and characterdevelopment.

We congratulate the school for many distinguished achievements among our students throughoutthe year in both curriculum and co-curricular. This is possible due to the commitment anddedication of the Principal and teachers extended throughout the year in ensuring the best forour fellow Michaelians.

The Board looks forward to another year of fruitful partnership with the school, the La SalleBrothers, the Parent-Teacher Association and the Old Michaelians Association (OMA) so that wewill continue to excel and flourish.

“Signum Fidei”

THE BOARD OF GOVERNORSFrom

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OLD MICHAELIANS’ ASSOCIATION, IPOHCOMMITTEE MEMBERS 2011/2012

AdvisorBro. Matthew Bay

Chai Leng, FSC

PresidentMr. Adrian Tsen

Keng Yam

1st Vice PresidentMr. Louis Rozario

Doss

Publication SecretaryAdvisor

Dato’ Bro. VincentCorkery, FSC

2nd Vice PresidentMr. Yong Sin Wah

Honorary SecretaryMr. Harneak Singh

TreasurerMr. Steven Lee

Social & CulturalSecretary

Mr. Yip Chee Thong

Sports SecretaryMr. Anthony

Lourdes

Welfare SecretaryMr. Peter Khiew

Dr. Yap Chee Seng Mr. R.Gnanasagaran

Mr. Jeyarajah Mdm. Loh Wei Seng(Principal)

Mr. Wong CheeWeng

Mr. Ramakrishnan Mr. Thomas WongYoon Kee

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St. Michael’s turns 100 this year. Various activities have been organized for the celebrationwith Michaelians from all walks of life involved. OMA, on its part, has been spearheadingthe Centennial Celebration and is involved in many activities, in active collaboration, withthe school.

It continues to render strong support especially when the school was organising theCentennial Run and Centennial Food and Fun Fair.

Three major projects for the celebration were planned by the OMA. The first, which wascompleted successfully was the Centennial play - “Jean Baptiste; The Lost Chronicles”.

The second project, OMA undertook with pride was the publication of a Centennial book -“VALIANT and TRUE”. The books were on sale before the Centennial Dinner. It’s a collector’sitem and makes a good gift too. Unlike many previous publications on St. Michael’s,“Valiant and True” highlights many unpublished photographs, stories and events.

Finally, OMA held its Centennial Dinner on 29.9.2012. All tickets were sold out months beforethe occasion. More than 3000 people, far and near, turned up in drove at the alma materthe day.

OMA wishes to thank our Advisors - Dato Brother Vincent Corkery and Brother Matthew Bayfor their invaluable guidance and advice.

It also wishes to thank the BOG, PTA and the Principal of SMI for extending a very strongand cordial working relationship with the OMA.

It conclusion, let’s all be Valiant and True and together we Embrace the Future.

HARNEAK SINGHHon Gen Secretary

FromTHE OLD MICHAELIANS’

ASSOCIATION

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My heartiest congratulations to the Editorial Board of the St. Michael’s IpohCentennial Magazine for successfully producing this magazine, and I wish tothank the Board for giving me the honour and opportunity to say a few words.

Fond memories of SMI have cropped up so often that I find it hard to believe that it hasbeen 20 years since I retired from SMI. I believe that during those years SMI has improvedand developed tremendously. SMI will always be dear to me because I was fortunate tobenefit from the unique values and traditions set by at least eleven selfless, dedicated anddevoted La Salle Brothers. I was also very fortunate to have a very good set of teacherswho, being steeped in the La Sallian traditions themselves, freely volunteered their help,service and advice without being asked. It was therefore not surprising that the studentsmanifested the La Sallian traits and traditions - diligence, interests, enthusiasm, sense ofresponsibilities and capabilities in their pursuit of excellence. And during those 20 years Icannot help but be humbled that SMI has not forgotten me. Those of us who have studiedand worked in SMI should consider ourselves truly blessed.

To those who are still at SMI, I wish to give a simple word of advice. To do this I wish toshare with you an article by Martin R. De Haan II. Scientific measurements indicate that weare moving even when we are standing still. Continental land masses sit on enormous slabsof rock that slide very slowly at the rate of 1 to 8 inches per year. America is graduallymoving westward, away from Europe, at the rate of 3 inches per year.

Our Milky Way galaxy is hurtling through space at 375 miles per second or 1.3 millionmiles per hour. Within our own galaxy the sun and its solar system are zooming along at12.4 miles per second (43,000 mph) in the direction of the star Vega in the constellationLyra.

A man lying on his back in a quiet park on a cloudless day may feel as though all timeand movement have stopped under the hot rays of a noonday sun. But the scientist knowsthat we are hurtling through the heavens at unimaginable speeds. Our days and opportunitiesto live pass by so rapidly that we cannot afford to waste time.

God bless you all.

Quis Ut Deus

MR. CHONG SUAN EEPrincipal (1989-1991)

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OUR august ST. MICHAEL’S INSTITUTION, IPOH is celebrating its 100 years of gallantexistence and untiring noble service to the community and nation. SMI is theeducational landmark of Perak but its clarion call is universal. MICHAELIANS havespread their wings to all parts of the world to do their duty in earnest to humanity

as envisaged by De La Salle and the host of other dauntless forerunners.

I salute the Principal Madam Loh Wei Seng, the administrators, the teachers and Young Michaeliansfor rising up to the occasion and taking relentless measures to organize this Grand CentennialCelebrations. Congratulations!

I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Editorial Board for inviting me to write thismessage in conjunction with the Centennial Celebration.

In early 1992, I was given the opportunity to lead St. Michael’s Institution. I was overwhelmedwith joy, enthusiasm and also apprehension to take up the challenge. Different groups of peopleassociated with this prestigious institution had different things to say. Some portrayed it as aglorious treasure trove of boundless knowledge. Some were proud of the holistic education itoffered to mould wholesome human beings who could readily weather any season and situation.Some expressed how they were touched by the grace, concern, and guidance of the white robedBrothers in the like of my mentors Brother Paul and Brother Vincent, who sacrificed their lifein selfless service to community for decades. Others whispered into my ears about the ailingdiscipline among the young Michaelians and warned about the little ‘rowdies and gangsters’.They even drew my attention to the teaching staff who frequented the Share Market acrossIpoh Padang.

The Perak Education Department also had a special mission. They said, ‘Restore the fading gloryof the magnificent St. Michael’s Institution in all aspects’. The then Chief Education Officer Perak,Dato Rahim Majid had just adopted the inspirational words “PERAK NUMBER ONE” for all theschools in Perak. My good friend and St. Michael’s Parent-Teacher Association President En. HusinKamdi, the senior officer in-charge of administration in the Perak Education Department, was verykeen to make “ST. MICHAEL’S AS NUMBER ONE” in keeping with the Department’s vision. Thedeputy president of PTA, Tan Sri Darshan Singh was all for it.

What had the doyens of St. Michael’s to say?

The first thing I did before reporting for duty was to pay homage to the legendary GURUS BrotherUltan Paul and Brother Vincent Corkery of St. Michael’s. They concurred to some extend withthe above observations and shared their Michaelian experience.

Brother Paul in a parable form talked about “Actors” or “Doers” who get down to the task inhand and contribute their effort and time and talent, “Spectators” who enjoy seeing other peopledo a job, and refuse to lend a helping hand, even if they are able to do so, and “Operators”who are hardworking people who do their best to get things done, but no one comes to theirassistance. He advised that we should look for Excellence in whatever we do and change the

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laissez-faire attitude and to do itin Prayerful way. Brother Vincent’s wisdom was to

take life one day at a time, and to take people with all courtesy if we want to achieveanything.

To transform the school, the Department made a 100% change in all the senior Administrators.With me came a very efficient and dedicated Senior Assistant of Administration, Pn. Aziyah bt.Amiruddin from Anderson School, Mr. Toh Ah Huat, a fair and firm Senior Assistant of StudentAffairs with a lot of experience from Teluk Intan and En. Rauhi b. Mohd Isa a dynamic and straightforward Afternoon Supervisor from SM Megat Khas (Dato Rauhi became the Chief EducationOfficer Perak in 2010 and at the SM Tarcisian Convent Speech Day he acknowledged theMichaelian Experience).

We listened very attentively, pondered intensively, observed every relevant aspect minutely andwas all set to chart a course of action to redeem the honour of St. Michael’s. We reached withinand without for solutions. We consulted all interested parties concerned. We worked out strategiesto give the school a face-lift. Landscaping the compound with ornamental trees and flower plants,rewiring the whole school to ensure safety, cleaning up the toilets, upgrading the cafeteria,draining the school field, building a new living skill building, and a foyer with good ambiancewere all in the pipeline.

In 1992 we celebrated the 80 th anniversary of our beloved school in a grand way including allstakeholders. We brought the OMA closer and made them welcome by organizing a football matchwith the staff and OMA members.

In 1993 the PTA organized a Cleanathon to paint up the school and beautify the environment.The teachers said that in the tradition of the school they have not raised anything more RM30,000. I threw a challenge to the students and teachers that if they could collect more thanRM 50,000 I would cycle to Sg. Siput (U). They took up the challenge and brought in RM 75,000.I cycled the 27km with 200 students and teachers. What a joy it was!

This transformed SMI culture and brought back the Michaelian spirit. The “Doers” multiplied, the“Spectators” became active participants, the “Operators” received great recognition. The greatteachers, proactive parents, illustrious OMA members and beloved young Michaelians were allvaliant and true in their endeavour to establish “ST. MICHAEL’S AS NUMBER ONE”. My team andI appreciate the personal support given by Dato K.K. Lim, Tan Sri Lee Loy Seng, Tan Sri Lee OiHian, En. Husin Kamdi, Tan Sri Darshan Singh Gill, Mr. Lim Keng Hoo, Mr. Adrian Tsen, and hostof others. ‘Like the phoenix rising from the ashes’ St. Michael’s bloomed into full glory. Once againSMI was in the limelight. I had only three years to set the pace with my dedicated and marvelousteam. I recall with humility and gratitude the divine guidance given by the legendary Rev. BroPaul, Rev. Bro Vincent and other well-wishers. I am pleased that my successors with their teamshad taken our exemplary institution to greater heights. St. Michael’s will march on in all GLORY.

Cherish the Michaelian experience and keep the Michaelian Spirit always burning bright.

QUIS UT DEUS

MR. K. BALASUBRAMANIAMPrincipal (1992-1994)

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In the blink of an eye, St. Michael’s celebrates its 100 years of existence andit is truly a privilege to have been given the opportunity to be part of itslegacy. St. Michael’s is indeed an extraordinary school- rich in tradition and

firmly focused on the future. The tradition of academic excellence of the school spans manyyears. St. Michael’s is tremendously proud of the alumni, many of whom hold or have heldhigh positions in local, national and international spheres.

One deep impression of mine of the Michaelian tradition is the strong family spirit whichcuts across barriers of race, religion and culture. It is my fervent hope that we will continueto perpetuate this great tradition of goodwill and harmony.

All schools strive to provide an education environment vital to the children to develop andrealize their best potentials. St. Michael’s has done well in this area of producingwholesome, useful and responsible citizens to serve the nation.

To the sons and daughters of St. Michael’s, it is my hope that when success is achievedand you hold an important position of responsibility, you will perform and serve withintegrity and accountability for the good of the nation. Bear in mind, the quality of yourservice will affect the lives of many.

To all current and future Michaelians, continue to embrace the rich heritage and traditionthat the school is proud of, immerse in the experience of education the school providedand strive hard for a better future.

God bless us all.

MR. TEH CHOR AUNPrincipal (1995-1998)

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“Bliss it was in that dawn to be alive, but to be young was very heaven.”- William Wordsworth

I am blessed to have been educated at St. Michael’s Institution, Ipoh, where I wasgroomed by the best of teachers for my future leadership roles as teacher and principal. Everyschool day I looked forward to the morning assembly where Brother Ultan Paul would beginwith the words: “Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God”. All of us, youngboys, regardless of race, creed or colour, felt that we were in a special place that remains sacredin our hearts. Ever calm, collected and civil, Brother Paul taught us the Michaelian way: thereis no need to be loud and contentious. A soft answer turns away wrath. We learned the bestof manners and acquired a strong sense of right and wrong. Brother Paul widened our horizonsto be ambassadors of peace and justice to the whole wide world. Michaelians today are a globalcommunity in many lands far and near but we remain faithful to our Lasallian roots - as servantsof Faith, Zeal and Service.

Brother Vincent for many years was the self-effacing advisor and close confidante of BrotherPaul. He is one of Ireland’s greatest gifts to St. Michael’s. He is one person who would havemade it to the top in any chosen profession because of his intellectual depth andphilosophical spirit. We have always marvelled at his gift for teaching especially of the GeneralPaper and Literature. A graduate in Political Science, Brother Vincent has nurture a wholespectrum of the fine arts at St. Michael’s including music, drama and the Michaelian Chineseorchestra.

At the time of writing, Brother Vincent is very much the patriarch of the worldwide Michaelianfamily. He is the vital link between Michaelians, past and present. We pray for God’s blessingson a Lasallian mentor who has given his life for the education of youth particularly at St.Michael’s.

I shall never forget two teachers in particular: Brother Casimir Hannon and Mr. Eric Gomez.They inspired my generation of Michaelians to develop the best we had in ourselves, to beworthy Michaelians and to live by high ideals in life.

Brother Casimir Hannon was from Ireland but Malaysia was his adopted home forever. Hedeeply loved St. Michael’s and we, young Michaelians, could sense how much he felt for usand for our school. He was a powerful force in drama and debating. Without Brother Casimir’sguidance and training, I would never have attained the heights of public speaking, dramaand school leadership that I was to achieve in my later years. I remember the many after-school training sessions he conducted for us in a spirit of total self-sacrifice. He perfectedevery faulty line I spoke in “The Winslow Boy” which the school staged in 1965. Indeed, itwas Brother Casimir who made us effective communicators. In the 1970s, Brother Casimir

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was appointed Brother Director of St.Xavier’s Institution, Penang. In his last years, he served with

valour as Principal of SM Stella Maris, Kuala Lumpur. At both these schools, his personalcharisma worked miracles in the lives of his teachers and students.

Another Michaelian legend is Mr. Eric Gomez who was Brother Casimir’s partner in trainingthe school debators. Mr. Gomez, himself an old boy of St. Michael’s, sharpened our criticaland analytical skills in debating. He was also famous for his punchlines and rhetoricalquestions. In addition, Mr. Gomez was our Literature teacher in Form V (1960s). I clearlyremember how beautifully he taught us “The Merchant of Venice”. Many of us were inspiredto read more of the English classics as a logical result of Mr. Gomez’s forays into literature.There is also a chapter in Mr. Gomez’s life which remains for me a classic example of Lasalliandevotion to the students under his care. Sometime in September 1967, Mr. Eric Gomez washospitalised in the Ipoh General Hospital. We were just a month away from the CambridgeSchool Certificate and Malaysia School Certificate examinations. Mr. Gomez worked daily athis hospital bed writing Literature essay notes for us. These notes were sent to the schoolevery day to be written by the class monitors on the blackboard for the Form V classes tocopy and study. (There were no photocopy machines in 1960s in Ipoh town.) Mr. Gomez fromhis hospital bed ensured that everyone passed the Cambridge English Literature paper, manywith distinctions.

On the occasion of SMI’s 100th Anniversary, I wish to thank all my teachers and the presentteaching staff of St. Michael’s for their devotion to the students entrusted them. I am remindedof the words in the Kohima Epitaph of the Burma Star Association of the Second World Warwhich I have adapted as follows:

“When we go homeWe shall tell our children of you and say

For our tomorrowOur Lasallian teachers gave their today.”

MR. LOUIS ROZARIO DOSSPrincipal (1999-2005)

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Greeting Michaelians!

On this auspicious year of 2012 whereby Michaelians all over theworld will celebrate and rejoice on this Centennial year of their alma mater, Iam glad that I have the priviledge of being connected to this wonderfulinstitution.

For the past century, SMI has been able to nurture remarkable citizens andbecome the school of choice for numerous generations of Perakians. SMI hasreached an important milestone and now all should reflect whether SMI willstill be relevant and guide future generations of Ipohites like a beacon togreater heights in the next century to come.

Thus all those who have SMI in their hearts should come forward to ensurethat SMI will still progress and flourish.

Thank you.

MR. PHOON CHONG CHEEPrincipal (16 November 2005 - August 2011 )

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION 2012/2013SMK ST. MICHAEL, IPOH

Cik Wong Su Yoke(Bendahari)

En. Anthony Lourdes(AJK Ibu Bapa)

En. Thomas WongYoon Kee

(AJK Ibu Bapa)

En. Leslie D’Silva

(AJK Ibu Bapa)

En. Taupiq Al-Hakimb. Abdullah

(AJK Ibu Bapa)

En. Andrew LeongSeong Heng

(AJK Ibu Bapa)

En. Ravichandran a/lSuppiah

(AJK Guru)

Pn. Agila a/pThemmedu

(AJK Guru)

Pn. Chew Mee Geok(AJK Guru)

En. Rohaizat b.Mohamad Taib

(AJK Guru)

En. Joseph Michael Lee(Pengerusi)

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Pn. Loh Wei Seng(Penasihat)

Yg. Bhg. Dato’ MohamadNiza b. Mohamad Ghazali

(Naib Pengerusi)

En. Palaiswaran a/lNaysapalan(Setiausaha)

PENASIHATPn. Loh Wei Seng (Pengetua)

PENGERUSIEn. Joseph Michael Lee

NAIB PENGERUSIYg. Bhg. Dato’ Mohamad Niza b. Mohamad Ghazali

SETIAUSAHAEn. Palaiswaran a/l Naysapalan

BENDAHARIMs. Wong Su Yoke

AJK GURUEn. Ravichandran a/l Suppiah

Pn. Agila a/p ThemmeduPn. Chew Mee Geok

En. Rohaizat b. Mohamad Taib

AJK IBU BAPAEn. Anthony Lourdes

En. Thomas Wong Yoon KeeEn. Leslie D’silva

En. Taufiq Al-Hakim b. AbdullahEn. Andrew Leong Seong Heng

JURUAUDITEn. Sharanjit SinghPn. Fairoz bt. Alias

There were 4 meetings held this year.

ACTIVITIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS

The following are the list of contributions in payments and sponsors made by the PIBG• Welfare of needy students in this school• Allowances to Sport trainers, MCO and band instructors.• Allowances for the traffic warden• Annual Sports Day• Annual Co-curricular Day• Annual Speech and Prize Giving Day• Annual Dinner (includes teachers, school staff and general workers)• Nilam Programme• Computer Equipments (Desktop, Laptop, Notebook, printer, scanner, toner and ink)• Allowances for tutors and part-time teachers for remedial classes• Students’ Motivation Programme• Teaching and Learning programmes (for PMR and SPM students)• Regional Convention (La Salle)• Tables and chairs• Utility bills (multimedia, telephone and electricity)

AJK PIBG SESI 2012/2013AKTIVITI PIBG

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UTAMA PENTADBIRAN

1 Pn. Loh Wei Seng (Pengetua Cemerlang) B. Sc. (Hons) (USM), Dip. Ed. (UM) Matematik

2 En. Ahmad Kemunchak b. Abdul Karim BA (Hons)(UKM), Dip. Ed. (UKM) Bahasa Melayu(Penolong Kanan)

3 Drs. Rajendran Naidu a/l Kannayar BA. Ed. (Hons) Bahasa Melayu(Pen. Kanan Hal Ehwal Murid) (IKIP Menado, Sulawesi), NPQH (IAB) MSc. (USM)

4 Tn. Hj. Mohamad Sidik b. Zakaria BA (Hons) (UPM), Cert. Ed. (MPRM), Bahasa Melayu(Penolong Kanan Petang) M. Ed. (USM)

5 Pn. Hjh. Normah bt. Hj. Karimin BA. Ed. (Hons) (UM), MA (UPM) Bahasa Melayu(Penolong Kanan Kokurikulum)

6 Pn. Tan Cheng Choo BSc. Ed. (Hons) (USM) Kimia(Penolong Kanan Tingkatan 6)

JABATAN BAHASA7 En. Khiew Wai Mun (Guru Kanan) BA (Hons) (UM), Cert. Ed. (MPIK) Bahasa Inggeris

8 En. A. Thederajan a/l I. Asirvatham BA (Hons) (USM), Cert. Ed. (MPTAA), MuetDip. Teaching (MP Ipoh)

9 Pn. Agila a/p Themmedu BA (Hons) (UKM), Dip. Ed. (UKM) Bahasa Melayu

10 Pn. Anu @ Anulia Dewi a/p Paramasivam BA (Hons) (UTAR), Dip. Ed. (UPSI) Bahasa Melayu

11 Pn. Chew Mee Geok (Guru Media) BA (Hons) (UM), Dip. Ed. (UM) Bahasa Inggeris

12 Pn. Emi Farah bt. Mokhtar B. Ed. (Hons) (UPM) Bahasa Inggeris

13 Pn. Eswari @ Valliammai a/p Annamali BA (Hons) (USM), Cert. Ed. (MP Kinta) Bahasa Inggeris

14 Pn. Fairoz bt. Alias B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI) Pengajian Am

15 Pn. Farihah bt. Zakaria B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI) Pengajian Am

16 Cik Foong Yin Pui BA (Hons) (London), Cert. Ed. (MPLP), Bahasa InggerisM. Ed. (UM)

17 Pn. Geetha a/p Samyvelu BA (Hons) (USM), Dip. Ed. (USM) Pengajian Am

18 En. Hamdan b. Mohd Ali BA (Hons) (USM), Cert. Ed. (MP Rajang, Sarawak), Bahasa MelayuM. Sc. (UPM)

19 Pn. Hamsiah bt. Abd Shukor Dip. Teaching(MPSI) Bahasa Melayu

20 Pn. Hasliza bt. Harun BA (Hons) (UKM), Dip. Ed. (UKM) Muet

21 Cik Ling Lidi BA (Hons) (USM), Cert. Ed. (MPIK) Muet

22 Pn. Kamalespary a/p Krishnan BA (Hons) (UPSI), Cert. Ed. (MPRM) Muet

23 En. Karunagaran a/l Krishnan BA (Hons) (USM), Cert. Ed. (MPKB), M. Ed. (USM) Pengajian Am

24 Datin Nor Hasmah bt. Mohamad BA (Hons) (UM), Dip. Ed. (MP Lembah Pantai) Bahasa Melayu

25 Pn. Noor Fadhilah bt. Amir Khalid BA (Hons) (OUM), Cert. Ed. (MPKT) Bahasa Melayu

26 Pn. Nur Amali bt. Kamaruddin BSc. (Hons) (UPM), Dip. Ed. (USM) Bahasa Melayu

27 En. Palaiswaran a/l Naysapalan BA (Hons) (UPM), Dip. Perguruan (IB), Bahasa InggerisM. Ed. (UM)

28 Pn. Rosenah bt. Mat Johor BA (Hons) (USM), Cert. Ed. (MPKI) Pengajian Am

29 Pn. Roslinda bt. Hamid BA. Ed. (Hons) (USM) Bahasa Melayu

30 Cik Rossabarina bt. Ahmad B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI) Pengajian Am

31 Pn. Roszatol bt. Ishak B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI), Dip. Perguruan (IPSI) Bahasa Inggeris

32 Pn. Saimah bt. Saleh BEc. (Hons) (UUM), Dip. Perguruan (IPSI) Bahasa Melayu

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33 Pn. Sarojini a/p Singaram B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI), Cert. Ed. (MPKB) Muet

34 Cik Selvi a/p Kathiry B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI), Dip. Perguruan (MP Ipoh) Bahasa Inggeris

35 Pn. Senthamarai a/p Sanniasi BA. Ed. (Hons) (UPM) Bahasa Inggeris

36 Pn. Shafinazaida bt. Abd. Wahab BA. Ed. (Hons) (UM) Muet

37 Cik Siti Noraisyah bt. Jaliludin BA. Ed. (Hons) (UKM) Muet

38 Pn. Suhana bt. Basiam BA (Hons) (UIAM), Dip. Perguruan (MPPPP), Bahasa MelayuMA (UIAM)

39 Pn. Sumathi a/p Marimuthu BA (Hons) (UUM), Dip. Perguruan (MP Batu Rakit) Bahasa Melayu

40 En. Tiong Hong Chai BA (Hons) (UKM), Dip. Ed. (UKM) Bahasa Melayu

41 Pn. Yu Sing Keng BA. Ed. (Hons) (USM) Bahasa Melayu

42 Pn. Yusneza bt. Mohd Yusof BA (Hons) (UM), Dip. Perguruan (MPIK) Bahasa Inggeris

43 Pn. Zeti Akhtar bt. Adnan B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI), Cert. Ed. (MPMK) Bahasa Inggeris

44 En. Zulkefli b. Sulaiman BA (Hons) (USM), Cert. Ed. (MPLP) Bahasa Melayu

JABATAN SAINS DAN MATEMATIK45 En. Abdul Qaiyum b. Abdul Aziz BSc. (Hons) (USM), Dip. Sc. Ed. (UPM) Matematik

(Guru Kanan)

46 Pn. Afzan bt. Abdul Rahman BSc. Ed. (Hons) (USM) Biologi

47 Pn. Aishah bt. Mohd. Ismail BSc. (Hons) (Sheffield, UK), Matematik TDip. Perguruan (MPPPP)

48 Pn. Alice Nesamoney a/p Draviam BSc. (Hons) (UPSI), Cert. Ed. (MP Kinta) Biologi

49 Pn. Anthonyamah a/p Joseph Thomas B. App. Sc. (Hons) Industrial Chemistry Sains(USM), Dip. Perguruan (IPDA)

50 Pn. Cheong Mee Tai BSc. Ed. (Hons) (UM) Kimia

51 Pn. Chia Yann Ling BA (Hons) (UKM), Cert. Ed. (MP Afzan) Matematik

52 Pn. Chong Chok Kwan BSc. Ed. (Hons) (UM) Kimia

53 En. Chong Weng Sung (Guru Cemerlang) BSc. (Hons) (USM), Cert. Ed. (MPLP), M. Ed. (USM) Fizik

54 Pn. Choong Sau Han BSc. Ed. (Hons) (USM) Kimia

55 Pn. Hamesah bt. Khalid BSc. (Hons) (UKM), Dip. Perguruan (MPPPP) Matematik

56 Pn. Komathi a/p Samudi @ Raju BSc. (Hons) (UM), Dip. Ed. (UM), M. Ed. (UM) Biologi

57 En. Lee Ping Kew BSc. (Hons) (UM), Dip. Ed. (UM) Fizik

58 Pn. Lee Seok Chean (Guru Cemerlang) BSc. (Hons) (UKM), Dip. Ed. (UKM) Sains

59 En. Liew Boon Ket BSc. Ed. (Hons) (UPM Terengganu) Biologi

60 Pn. Lim Kooi Wan BSc. Ed. (Hons) (UM) Matematik S

61 Pn. Lim Mui Yew BSc. Ed. (Hons) (UM) Matematik

62 Pn. Low Khian Tyng BSc. (Hons) (USM), Cert. Ed. (MP Afzan) Matematik S

63 En. Loo Leong Hoo BSc. (Hons) (UM), Dip. Ed. (UM) Matematik T

64 Cik Louis Mary a/p G. Arokiam BSc. (Hons) (UPSI), Cert. Ed. (MPSK) Biologi

65 Cik Mimi Ashikin bt. Ahmad Khadzri B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI) MatematikTambahan

66 Tn. Hj. Mohd Zulkefli b. Ahmad (Guru Data) BSc. (Hons) (UPM), Dip. Perguruan (IPSI) Matematik

67 En. Nasran Farid b. Ibrahim Dip. Eng, Dip. Ed. (KUITHHO) Matematik

68 Cik Noraisyah bt. Othman B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI) Fizik

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UTAMA

69 Pn. Nor Azlina bt. Ahmad Mohamed Lop BSc. (Hons) (Leeds, UK), Dip. Perguruan (MPPPP) Kimia

70 Pn. Norliza bt. Hussin B. Ed. (Hons) (UTM) Kimia

71 Pn. Nur Atikha bt. Mohamed Patel B. Eng. (Hons) (UKM), Dip. Perguruan (MPPPP) MatematikTambahan

72 Pn. Nur Izyani bt. Mohammad Zabidi B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI) Matematik

73 En. Paltoray a/l Vasagam BSc. (Hons) (UKM), Cert. Ed. (MPSK) Matematik T

74 Pn. Rohana bt. Muhd Rejab B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI) Matematik

75 Pn. Rohana bt. Mohamad BSc. (Hons) (UPM), Dip. Perguruan (MPPM) Sains

76 Pn. Hjh. Rosilawati bt. Basri BSc. (Hons) (USM), Dip. Ed. (USM) Sains

77 Pn. Seri Ayu bt. Ahamad Noorddin B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI) Biologi

78 Cik Shafizah bt. Omar Hisham B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI) Matematik

79 Pn. Shailaja a/p Subramaniam BSc. Ed. (Hons) (USM) Matematik

80 Pn. Siti Hafiza bt. Shafeei B. Ed. (Hons) (UUM) Matematik

81 En. Sohot b. Surdi Dip. Teaching (MP Ipoh Baru) Sains

82 Pn. Tan Hwee Eng B. Sc. Ed. (Hons) (USM) Kimia

83 En. Tan Lee Khuai BSc. (Hons) (London), Cert. Ed. (MPTI) Matematik S

84 Pn. Thanaletchumy a/p Chellathurai B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI), Cert. Ed. (MPSK) Sains

85 Pn. Thevanai a/p Amaippen BSc. Ed. (Hons) (UM) Kimia

86 Pn. Wan Norliza bt. Abdul Raoff BSc. Ed. (Hons) (UTM) Fizik

87 Cik Wong Chin Fui BSc. (Hons) (USM), Dip. Perguruan (MPKT) Kimia

88 Cik Wong Su Yoke B. Ed. (Hons) (UPM) Matematik

89 Pn. Woo Pik Kuan BSocSc (Hons) (USM), Dip. Ed. (UKM) Matematik

JABATAN KEMANUSIAAN90 Pn. Norhayati bt. Abdullah (Guru Kanan) BFA (Hons) (UITM), Dip. Ed. (UITM) Pendidikan Seni

91 En. Abi Talib b. Yunus BA (Hons) (UKM), Dip. Perguruan (MPKT) Geografi

92 En. Adi Yusri b. Yem BA (Hons) (UM), Dip. Perguruan (MP Darul Aman) PJPK

93 Pn. Ainisirry bt. Yasha’a BA (Hons) (Al-Azhar, Mesir), Pendidikan IslamDip. Perguruan (MP Darul Aman)

94 Pn. Chandrika a/p Rama Kuddy BA. Ed. (Hons) (USM) Sejarah

95 Cik Farhana bt. Mohd Yassin B. Ed. (Hons) (Acct) (UPM) Peng. Moral

96 Pn. Hing Chong Hua (Guru Cemerlang) BA. Ed. (Hons) (USM) Sejarah

97 En. Ibrahim b. Ahmed Dip. Teaching (MP Ipoh/MPIK) Pendidikan Seni

98 En. Helmi b. Md Isa Dip. Teaching (MPIK) PJPK

99 Pn. Kamilah bt. Abu Bakar BA (Hons) (UKM), Dip. Perguruan (MPI) Pendidikan Islam

100 En. Marhalim b. Muhammad BA. Ed. (Hons) (UM) Pendidikan Islam

101 En. Mohd Hafizan b. Mohamad BA (Hons) (UM), Dip. Ed. (UPSI) Geografi

102 Pn. Noor Aini bt. Abd. Ghani BSc. Ed. (Hons) (USM) Pendidikan Seni

103 Pn. Nor Azura bt. Abd. Rahman LL. B. (Hons) (UIAM), Dip. Ed. (UIAM) Sejarah

104 Cik Sarasvathy a/p Krishnan BAcc. (Hons) (UUM), Dip. Ed. (UM) Pend. Moral

105 En. Sathianathan a/l Kathumuthu B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI), Cert. Ed. (MPSK), PJPKM. Ed. (UPSI)

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106 Pn. Shaw Wanni a/p Kim Yean BA. Ed. (Hons) (USM) Pend. Moral

107 En. Suhaimi b. Hamid BA. (Hons) (UPM), Dip. Perguruan (MPI) Pendidikan Islam

108 Pn. Usha Rani a/p Yesudian Ponnuraj B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI), Cert. Ed. (MPSP), Pend. MoralM. Ed (UM)

109 Pn. Hajah Zaliha bt. Ismail BA. Ed. (Hons) (USM) Sejarah

110 En. Zulkarnain b. Daud Dip. Teaching (MPSAH/MP Afzan) PJPK

JABATAN VOKASIONAL DAN TEKNIK111 Pn. Bhajan Kaur a/p Mohinder Singh BSocSc (Hons) (USM), Dip. Perguruan (MP Ipoh) Bahasa Inggeris

(Guru Kanan)

112 Pn. Azaliza bt. Mohd Nawawi BSc. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI) ICT

113 Tn. Hj. Azhar b. Mohd Rodzi Sm. Ekon (UKM), Dip. Ed. (UIAM), EkonomiM. Ed. (Distinction) (UM)

114 En. Brindes Lawrence a/l A. T. Pitchai BA (Hons) (UKM), Cert. Ed. (MPSP) ICT

115 En. Christopher a/l Arulsamy BBA (Hons) (Ottawa, Kansas, USA), Dip. Perguruan (MPPPP) Perniagaan

116 Pn. Fairul Faqhizanizah bt. Amir Hassan B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI) Kemahiran Hidup

117 Pn. Jamaliah bt. Sulaiman BA. (Hons) (UM), Dip. Perguruan (MPRM) Kemahiran Hidup

118 Pn. Leela Devi a/p Kavendappan BIT (Hons) (UUM), Dip. Perguruan (IPDA) Pengkomputeran

119 Cik Mah Yoke Yin BA (Hons) (London), Dip. Teaching (MPPPP), PerniagaanMBA (HRM) (Newport, USA),MA (Post-16) (Sunderland, UK)

120 En. Mohd Shahrol Nizam b. Mt Nor B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI) Kemahiran Hidup

121 Cik Naizatul Aslamiah bt. Mohamad BMot (Hons) (UUM), Dip. Ed. (UUM) ICTZainuddin

122 Pn. Nor Atifah bt. Othman B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI) Kemahiran Hidup

123 Pn. Hjh. Nurazizan bt. Hj. Mohamed Razalli Dip. Teaching (MP Teknik) Kemahiran Hidup

124 Cik Nurhazirah bt. Zulkifli B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI) Kemahiran Hidup

125 En. Ooi Kean Giap B. Comp. Sc. (Hons) (UPM), ICTDip. Perguruan (MP Perlis)

126 Pn. Hjh. Rasidah bt. Ismail BEc. (Hons) (UM), Dip. Ed. (UIAM) Ekonomi

127 En. Rohaizat b. Muhammed Taib BA. Ed. (Hons) (USM) Kemahiran Hidup

128 En. Saiful Bahri b. Ahmad BBA (Hons) (UTM), Dip. Perguruan (MPBL Sarawak) Kemahiran Hidup

129 Pn. Saliburi bt. Mamat Dip. Teaching (MP Batu Rakit) Kemahiran Hidup

130 En. Samsudin b. Ghazali (Guru Cemerlang) BAcc (Hons) (UPM), Dip. Perguruan (MP Teknik) Perakaunan

131 En. Veeriah a/l Sinniah BEc (Hons) (UKM), Cert. Ed. Ekonomi(MPPP Terengganu), MBA (UM)

132 Pn. Zawil Khairah bt. Alang Ahmad BEng (Hons) (USM), Dip. Perguruan (MPSAH) Kemahiran Hidup

133 Pn. Zuraida bt. Mohd Usop Dip. Teaching (MPBP) Kemahiran Hidup

UNIT BIMBINGAN DAN KAUNSELING134 En. Ravindran a/l Vengadasalam (Ketua) BA (Hons) (UKM), Cert. Ed. (MPIP)

135 Pn. Adhariah bt. Thamrin BA (Hons) (UKM), Cert. Ed. (MPSAH)

136 Pn. Khalaiselvi a/p Kolandial B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI)

137 En. Omar b. Ibrahim B. Ed. (Hons) (UPM)

138 En. Ravi Chandran a/l Suppiah B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI), Cert. Ed. (MP Ipoh), M. Ed. Psychology (UM)

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Cikgu Ahmad Kemunchak, ialah Penolong Kanan Pentadbiran SMI. Beliau memiliki SarjanaMuda Sastera dengan kepujian daripada UKM. Beliau mempunyai 22 tahun pengalamanmengajar. Cikgu Ahmad Kemunchak mengajar mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu di SMI.Falsafah hidup beliau adalah ‘hidup biar menyumbang dan berbakti’. Pada pandanganbeliau SMI merupakan salah sebuah institusi kecemerlangan akademik dan kokurikulumyang terulung. Nasihat Cikgu Ahmad kepada para Michaelian adalah supaya terusberusaha untuk mencapai kejayaan yang gemilang kerana kejayaan milik kita bersama.

EN. AHMAD KEMUNCHAK B. ABDUL KARIM (PK PENTADBIR)

Another new face in SMI is Ms. Anthonyamah. She is qualified with B.App.Sc.(Hons) inIndustrial Chemistry, USM. She has a teaching experience of more than 11 years. She isteaching Science for Form 4 and Moral for Form 4. Her philosophy of life is readinessto extend to others no matter how trivial the contact is - sounds very much like ourvery own Lasallian principle of Faith, Zeal and Community. Her first impression of SMIis our school is simply a very beautiful and majestic building. That one word - MAJESTIC- the first word that appears in every new teacher who walks into our school. She also

admires the boys’ deep sense of belonging and love towards their alma mater which is quite rare inother schools. Finally her advice to Michaelians is ‘everything is possible for the person who believes’.For a Michaelian who believes in himself will certainly attain his aims and summits in life.

MS. ANTHONYAMAH A/P JOSEPH THOMAS

Anulia Dewi holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication (Hons) in Public Relations. Shedid her teaching diploma in Pengajian Am. Her teaching career began in 2010 at SMJKChong Hwa, KL. She joined SMI in June 2012. Now she is teaching Bahasa Melayu forF3 students. She believes life is to live, enjoy and being grateful, and don’t worry aboutyesterday or tomorrow because life belongs to today. She was amazed with the physicaloutlook of the majestic building and certainly the warm welcome greeted by the SMIteachers. Her advice to all Michaelians is to be polite for politeness gets you everywhere

while rudeness gets you nowhere. So Michaelians, Be Polite.

MS. ANULIA DEWI

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Farhana Mohd Yasin, merupakan kelulusan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perakaunan denganPendidikan daripada UPM. Beliau memulakan karier mengajar pada tahun 2007 sehingga2011 di SMK Jelai Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan. Sejak Januari 2012, beliau menjadiwarga pendidik SMI. Mata pelajaran yang diajar adalah Kemahiran Hidup, Pendidikan Moraldan Pendidikan Sivik. Harapan beliau untuk para Michaelian adalah semoga mereka menjadiinsan yang berguna kepada agama, bangsa dan negara yang dapat mengekalkankecemerlangan SMI bukan sahaja dari segi akademik dan sukan, malahan yang lebih penting

ialah dari segi sahsiah dan tingkah laku. Harapan beliau juga adalah semoga Michaelian tahu menghargaisumbangan yang diberikan orang lain terutamanya guru-guru dan jangan mensia-siakan masa remaja denganperkara yang tidak berfaedah.

CIK FARHANA MOHD YASIN

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Cikgu Farihah bt. Zakaria memiliki Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pendidikan Sejarah. SMI merupakanlantikan pertama beliau selepas menamatkan pengajian di UPSI. Cikgu Farihah adalah gurutingkatan 6 Rendah dan mengajar mata pelajaran Pengajian Am. Beliau percayaseseorang perlu berusaha gigih dan melaksanakan tugas yang diamanahkan dengan baik.Beliau juga yakin pelajar-pelajar SMI mempunyai harapan tinggi untuk meneroka kejayaandalam semua bidang, namun masih banyak yang perlu diperbaiki demi meningkatkannama baik sekolah. Cikgu Farihah menasihati para Michaelian supaya berdisiplin tinggi

dan hormat-menghormati antara satu dengan lain dan menjadi pelajar mithali.

CIK FARIHAH BT. ZAKARIA

Seorang lagi muka baru yang menambah keceriaan suasana SMI ialah En. Hamdan b.Mohd Ali. Seorang guru yang berpengalaman luas menabur jasa mendidik anak-anakbangsa selama 28 tahun merupakan pemegang ijazah B.A. (Hons) USM. Beliau memulakankarier perguruan di SRK Tuanku Bagus, Sebuyau, Sarawak sehingga 1991. Selepasmengajar di pelbagai sekolah, akhirnya beliau menjadi warga pendidik SMI pada tahun2012. Mata pelajaran yang diajar ialah Bahasa Melayu. Falsafah hidup En. Hamdanialah ‘kesungguhan melampaui kemampuan’. Nasihat kepada pelajar-pelajar Michaelian

ialah mereka perlulah serius dengan memberi tumpuan kepada penguasaan bidang akademik dan elakkandaripada gurauan melampau.

EN. HAMDAN B. MOHD ALI

Pn. Hamsiah merupakan muka baru di SMI walaupun begitu lama berkecimpung dalamdunia pendidikan. Memiliki Diploma Perguruan dalam bidang Bahasa Inggeris dan Geografi,beliau mempunyai pengalaman mengajar selama 32 tahun. Di SMI, beliau mengajar BahasaMelayu bagi Tingkatan 3. Bagi Cikgu Hamsiah, kehidupan ini merupakan satu cabaran yangakan menjadikan kita lebih matang dan lebih tabah. Biarlah cabaran itu dilakukan denganikhlas. Pandangan pertama Cikgu Hamsiah hampir sama dengan guru-guru baru yanglain, iaitu kehebatan bangunannya dan penghuninya. Bagi beliau, “SMI is simply a great

school because of its extraordinary students. She had dreams of studying at SMI in the 70’s but fate didn’tside her then, but now fate has realized her dream of becoming a ‘Michaelian’ she once dreamt - as ateacher in 2012.” Nasihat beliau kepada setiap Michaelian adalah ‘adab itu menjadi pelita akalsebagaimana api di dalam gelap gelita menjadi pelita mata.’

PN. HAMSIAH BT. ABD. SHUKOR

En. Mohd Hafizan b. Mohamad berkelulusan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pengajian Geografidaripada Universiti Malaya. Beliau memulakan karier sebagai guru di SMK Agama Matang,Kuching, Sarawak mulai 2007 hingga 2011. SMI merupakan sekolah kedua beliau. EnHafizan mengajar mata pelajaran Geografi untuk tingkatan 3. Falsafah hidup beliau adalahseseorang haruslah sentiasa bersyukur ketika mendapat keuntungan dan sentiasa belajaruntuk senyum ketika mendapat musibah kerana semua yang datang adalah dari Allah YangMaha Esa. Beliau merasakan diri betul-betul berada di negara Malaysia kerana sekolah

ini terdiri daripada pelajar pelbagai kaum. Itulah kelebihan SMI. Setiap Michaelian haruslah bangga dengankelebihan yang mereka miliki. Nasihat beliau kepada para Michaelian adalah ‘jadilah warga Michaelianyang menghormati diri sendiri, ibu bapa, kawan serta guru-guru kerana kejayaan yang dikecapi akanmenjadi lebih bermakna’.

EN. MOHD HAFIZAN B. MOHAMAD

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En. Nasran is another new face of SMI. He is a young energetic man, always on the move.He has a Dip. in Engineering in Electrical and Arts. His teaching experience began at SMKAgama Saratok, Sarawak from 2007 till May 2012. He joined SMI in May 2012. Thesubjects taught are Modern Maths for Form 4 and 5, Kemahiran Hidup for Form 3 andSivik for Form 3. His first impression of SMI was simply ‘Nice’. Finally his advice toall Michaelians is ‘Be Yourself’.

EN. NASRAN FAROID B. IBRAHIM

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Datin Nor Hasmah merupakan muka baru warga pendidik SMI. Beliau memiliki B.A.(Hons)Pendidikan daripada UM. Beliau memulakan karier mengajar di SMK Raja Ali, KL sehingga1985. Selepas itu di SMK Raja Perempuan, Ipoh sehingga 1987. Beliau meneruskan tugasdi SMK Pangima Bukit Gantang, Parit Buntar pada tahun 2005. Selepas itu di SMK SriSentosa, KL pada tahun 2008 dan kini di SMI mulai 2012. Mata pelajaran yang diajaradalah Bahasa Melayu untuk pelajar pra-Universiti. Tanggapan pertama beliaumengenai SMI adalah ia sebuah sekolah yang besar dan ternama. Beliau menasihati

para Michaelian supaya teguhkan diri dengan prinsip hidup yang unggul kerana jika orangmelakukan kebaikan, kita akan turut melakukan kebaikan, sebaliknya jika orang melakukankejahatan, kita tidak akan melakukannya.

Y. BHG. DATIN NOR HASMAH BT. MOHAMAD

Pn. Norliza bt. Hussin memiliki Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains dan Komputer serta Pendidikan.Beliau memulakan kariernya di SMK Majidi Baru, Johor Bharu selama 1½ tahun. Selepasitu beliau berpindah ke SMK Longanan II, Sabah selama 5½ tahun. Mata pelajaran yangdiajar adalah Sains dan Pendidikan Moral. Falsafah hidup beliau ‘sekali gagal bukan berertigagal buat selamanya.’ Beliau merasakan sekolah SMI sebuah sekolah yang digeruni dandikagumi dari segenap segi. Michaelian bukanlah calang-calang pelajar. Nasihat Pn. Norlizakepada Michaelian : beri keutamaan kepada disiplin diri dalam hidup. Walau setinggi

manapun jawatan, sebanyak manapun harta, tanpa disiplin diri anda adalah orang yang gagal.

PN. NORLIZA BT. HUSSIN

Another new face at SMI is Mr. Ooi Kean Giap. Armed with a Bachelor in Computer Science,Mr Ooi has 10 years of teaching experience. His teaching career began at SMK Lutong,Sarawak. After 5 years in East Malaysia he was posted to SMK Sultan Yusuff, Batu Gajahand taught there for 4 years. Mr. Ooi stepped into SMI in 2012 teaching Form 4 Studentsin ICT, Modern Maths and ICTL. His first impression of SMI was “Good!”. He advises allMichaelians to practise good manners and be polite to everyone. SMI would surely be anavenue for Mr. Ooi to mould our boys to master their IT skills and equip themselves for

the demands of the world.

EN. OOI KEAN GIAP

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A senior teacher with a vast experience of teaching Bahasa Melayu is certainly a personto be reckoned with. Pn. Yu has a B.A. in Education (Hons). Her first posting was atPekan, Pahang where she served for a brief period. Then she was posted to SMJKPerempuan Perak where she served for 22 years. SMI is her third posting. Her firstimpression of SMI was quite astonishing. It was ‘Oh, my goodness! SMI boys are sodifferent! Can I survive here?’ ‘She certainly survived here after 10 months of teaching.

Darwinian ‘survival of the fittest’ would certainly befit her. The boys surprised her withtheir likeable and loving nature. The boys’ Michaelian spirit never let anyone down. Finally her adviceto all Michaelians is ‘success can never be taken for granted, strive hard to achieve your dreams andaims’.

PN. YU SING KENG

Another new face at SMI, Pn. Tan Hwee Eng is a teacher with vast teaching experiencebegan her teaching career in 1985. She has a BSc in Education (Hons) majoring inChemistry and Mathematics. She is teaching Science for Form 3 and Chemistry for Form4. Her first posting was as Methodist College KL from 1985 till 1989. Her career beganin a private college as economic recession during that period delayed their immediategovernment posting.Then in 1989 she taught at Sek Tinggi Dato’ Undang Musa Al-Haj,N. Sembilan teaching Chemistry and Mathematics till 1992. Her next posting was at SMK

Seri Putera Ipoh where she taught from 1992 - 2011. Her philosophy of life is not to be anxious aboutanything but in everything, by being and present our request to God. She also believes in doing everythingthrough God because He gives her strength. Her first impression of SMI was this is a big school withawesome building. With the total number of students three times more than her previous school shedefinitely needed quite some time to adjust and adapt herself to this densely populated educationalinstitution. Finally her advice to all Michaelians is ‘knowledge and experience are assets in life. Thereforemake full use of the opportunity to acquire as much knowledge because that’s the key to success andfulfillment in life.

PN. TAN HWEE ENG

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Pn. Nor Azlina is another new face at SMI who is a very senior teacher. She has aB.Sc. in Chemistry (Hons). She is teaching Chemistry for Form 4 and Form 5 Studentsand PSK for Form 4. Her philosophy of life is simple, ‘Life is short, make it sweet’.Her first impression of SMI was “Wow!” She really admires our majestic SMI buildingwith its unique architecture. Her another simple advice to Michaelians is a simplequestion: ‘Have you read the Michaelian mission? If you haven’t, then go and read

it.’ After going through the journey of colourful teaching career, this simple butwonderful teacher will be retiring soon.

PN. NOR AZLINA MOHAMED LOP

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Seluruh warga SMK St. Michael, Ipoh merakamkan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan dan terima kasih kepada guru-guru yang berpindah ke sekolah baharu, dan juga kepada guru-guru yang menamatkan perkhidmatan. Selamatmaju jaya dalam menghadapi cabaran dan persekitaran yang baharu.

Tuai padi antara masakEsok jangan layu-layuan

Intai kami antara nampakEsok jangan rindu-rinduan

BERPINDAH SEKOLAH

1. En. Mohamad Zahir bin Ramli SMK Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh

2. En. Borhan bin Hj. Shamsuddin SMK Pinji, Ipoh

3. Pn. Hjh. Aspalela bt. Mohd Ismail SMK Seri Putera, Ipoh

4. Pn. Harlina bt. Mat Jani SMK Precint 9, Putrajaya

5. Pn. Noorazlina bt. Ahmad SMK Sungai Pari, Ipoh

6. Pn. Oo Phaik Thin SMK Perempuan Perak, Ipoh

7. En. Shahruzzaman bin Zainal Abidin SMK Jelapang Jaya, Ipoh

8. Pn. Tan Say Lee SMK Seri Putera, Ipoh

9. Pn. Zuisma bt. Muhamad Anuar SMK Dato’ Sagor, Langkap

MENAMATKAN PERKHIDMATAN KEGURUAN10. Pn. Fauziah bt. Abdullah Bersara

11. En. Panirchelvam a/l Pappoo Bersara Pilihan

12. Pn. Azura bt. Abdul Rahim Meletak Jawatan

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MAZALINA AHMAD GHAZALI(PEMBANTU MAKMAL)

HASLINA BT. AMIN SHAH(PEMBANTU MAKMAL)

Bermula sebagai guru pelatih (praktikum) pada bulan Julai 1982 di SMK St. Michael, Ipoh (SMI) dan berakhirdalam kerjaya keguruan juga di SMI. Begitulah perjalanan kerjaya seorang pendidik berjasa yangmenyumbang bakti selama lebih 28 tahun. Anak kelahiran Selama, Perak 55 tahun yang lalu memilih untukbersara lebih awal daripada maksimum ulang tahun kelahiran ke-60 bagi penjawat awam. Pada pagiJumaat, 17 Februari 2012, bersamaan 24 Rabiul Awwal 1433 Hijriyyah, Puan Fauziah diraikan oleh sekalianwarga SMI.

Puan Fauziah mendapat pendidikan awal di SK Selama dan SMK Dato’ Husin juga di Selama hingga tingkatan3. Beliau kemudian bergelar pelajar Sekolah Tunku Fatimah, Johor Bahru, iaitu sekolah berasrama penuhpremier yang menjadi impian pelajar cemerlang perempuan seluruh negara. Beliau terus mencatat keputusancemerlang dalam peperiksaan Malaysian Certificate of Education, MCE (setara dengan SPM) dan Higher SchoolCertificate, HSC (setara dengan STPM).

Puan Fauziah memilih Universiti Malaya, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur (UM) untuk pengajian ijazah sarjanamuda ekonomi. Beliau mengkhusus dalam pengajian ekonomi perangkaan (statistik) yang dianggapsebagai kursus paling mencabar di fakulti ekonomi dan pentadbiran, UM selain perakaunan. Sebaik tamatpengajian, beliau bekerja sebagai pegawai Felcra di Kuala Lumpur.

Setelah setahun di Felcra, Pn. Fauziah kembali ke kampus UM untuk mengikuti kursus diploma pendidikanyang melayakkan beliau menjadi guru terlatih. Beliau telah banyak kali bertukar sekolah kerana mengikutsuami yang berkhidmat dalam bidang kehakiman. Suami beliau, Tuan Tarmizi Abdul Rahman, turut hadirdalam majlis pada pagi ini.

Meskipun hanya empat tahun di SMI, Pn. Fauziah yang gemar mengukir senyuman cepat mendapat kawan.Beliau tidak kekok kembali menjadi guru mata pelajaran walaupun pernah menyandang jawatan pentadbiransebelumnya. Beliau juga tidak menolak untuk mengajar mata pelajaran Pengajian Am walaupun sejak mulabertugas, beliau mengajar mata pelajaran Ekonomi Tingkatan 6.

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Setelah hampir suku abad berkecimpung dalam kerjaya keguruan, En. Panirchelvam a/l Pappoo, guru siswazahUSM yang berpengalaman luas dalam mata pelajaran Pendidikan Moral dan Geografi bakal menempuh fasabaru kehidupan sebagai seorang ahli perniagaan sepenuh masa. Setelah berasa yakin bahawa diri telahsepenuhnya bersedia, Cikgu Panir, 50, mengemukakan permohonan bersara pilihan sejak tahun 2011. Beliaubersyukur justeru pihak Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam meluluskan permohonan berkenaan.

Sempena persaraan Cikgu Panir, satu majlis khas ucapan selamat bersara telah diadakan pada pagi Jumaat,20 Jun 2012. Ketibaan Cikgu Panir disambut oleh pengetua, serta diiringi oleh semua penolong kanan,pengerusi PIBG dan Brother V incent. Ucapan beliau juga mendapat tepukan gemuruh murid-murid,terutama daripada kelas Geografi dan Pengetahuan Moral. Cikgu Panir memang disenangi murid justerupendekatan mesra dan penyayang yang beliau amalkan, sama ada di dalam bilik darjah, mahupun di luarbilik darjah.

Pencapaian mata pelajaran Geografi dan Pengetahuan Moral sentiasa cemerlang saban tahun. Walaupun tidaklagi berkhidmat di sekolah, Cikgu Panir menyatakan kesediaan untuk terus membantu murid SMI menempakejayaan. Pengalaman luas Cikgu Panir dalam dunia pendidikan pasti sangat berguna apabila beralih ke bidangperniagaan yang penuh cabaran, liku dan ujian...

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AKTIVITI-AKTIVITI1. Pemberian cenderahati kepada guru-guru yang

melangsungkan perkahwinan, guru-guru yang mendapatcahaya mata, guru-guru yang berpindah dan bersara.

2. Sumbangan dan kutipan wang kecemasan, kematiankeluarga dan ahli keluarga terdekat

3. Aktiviti riadah mingguan (badminton & memancing) –Kilas Tangkis & Kilas Joran.

4. Jamuan dan aktiviti Sambutan Hari Guru5. Bekerjasama dengan Persatuan Pendidikan Islam untuk

Majlis Berbuka Puasa6. Tadarus Al-Quran sepanjang bulan Ramadhan (Guru-guru

Islam)7. Majlis Khatam Al-Quran (Guru-guru Islam)8. Bekerjasama dengan Panitia Pendidikan Islam

untuk Majlis Rumah Terbuka Aidil Fitri9. Majlis Jamuan Akhir Tahun 2012 di Hotel Syuen, Ipoh

PENGERUSIEn. Suhaimi b. Hamid

NAIB PENGERUSIEn. Ooi Kean Giap

SETIAUSAHAPn. Woo Pik KuanNAIB SETIAUSAHA

Cik Farihah bt. ZakariaBENDAHARI

En Samsuddin b. GhazaliNAIB BENDAHARI

Cik Nurhazirah bt. ZulkifliAHLI JAWATANKUASA (Guru)En. Nasran Farid b. Ibrahim

En. Omar b. IbrahimPn. Eswari @ Valliammai a/p Annamali

Datin Nor Hasmah bt. MohamadEn. Pritam Singh a/l Gurbachan Singh (Pejabat)

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Antara program yang dijalankan melalui LADAP (Latihan Dalam Perkhidmatan) adalah seperti berikut:

1. Pengurusan KokurikulumProgram ini dijalankan pada 21/1/2012 bertempat di Auditorium La Salle SMK St. Michael dari pukul 7.30 pagi -2.00 petang. Program ini dikendalikan oleh Pn. Loh Wei Seng (Pengetua) dan En. Mohammad Zahir b. Ramli.

2. Pengurusan Kokurikulum dan DisiplinProgram ini dijalankan pada 18/2/2012 bertempat di Auditorium La Salle SMK St. Michael dari 7.30 pagi - 2.00petang. Program ini dikendalikan oleh En. Rajendran Naidu a/l Kannayar dan Pn. Hajah Normah bt. Haji Karimin.

3. Peningkatan Profesionalisme dan Guru PenyayangProgram ini dijalankan pada 12/5/2012 bertempat di Auditorium La Salle SMK St. Michael dari pukul 7.30 pagi -2.00 petang. Program ini dikendalikan oleh Pn. Loh Wei Seng (Pengetua) dan Penceramah Jemputan, Tn. HajiIsmail b. Desa (Kaunselor Institut Teknologi Perak, Ipoh).

4. Organisasi BerkesanProgram ini dijalankan pada 23/06/2012 bertempat di Auditorium La Salle SMK St. Michael dari pukul 7.30 pagi -2.00 petang. Program ini dikendalikan oleh Pn. Loh Wei Seng (Pengetua).

5. Peningkatan Akademik bagi Peperiksaan Awam 2012Program ini dijalankan pada 14/07/2012 bertempat di Auditorium La Salle SMK St. Michael dari pukul 7.30 pagi -2.00 petang. Program ini dikendalikan oleh Pn. Loh Wei Seng (Pengetua) dan En. Ahmad Kemunchak (PK1).

6. LADAP FROG VLEProgram ini dijalankan pada 24/9/2012 - 4/10/2012 bertempat di Auditorium La Salle SMK St. Michael dari pukul7.30 pagi - 2.00 petang.

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04 Orientasi Pelajar Tingkatan 1 dan Tingkatan4 Bermula Dengan Edaan Buku Teks

01 Mesyuarat Agung PIBG03 Hari Persekolahan Ganti (27 Jan)05-09 Peperiksaan Penilaian 110-18 Cuti Pertengahan Penggal 1

06 Cuti Am Maulidur Rasul07 Cuti Am Thaipusam11 Hari Persekolahan Ganti (26 Jan)24 Smi Cake-Cutting Ceremony &

Unveiling Of Centennial Logo

14 Centennial Run

16 Pelantikan Rasmi Pengawas Sekolah/ PusatSumber Sekolah/ Ketua Kelas

23-24 Cuti Am Tahun Baru Cina25 Cuti Peristiwa27-28 Cuti Berganti

06 Cuti Peristiwa17 Kawad Kebakaran19 Cuti Keputeraan Sultan Perak29 Karnival Kokurikulum & Pesta Ria Seabad

SMI

30 Cuti Peristiwa

JANUARI 2012 1

MAC 2012 3

APRIL 2012 4

FEBRUARI 2012 2

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01 Cuti Am Hari Pekerja07-25 Peperiksaan Pertengahan Tahun17 Cuti Am Hari Wesak25 Sambutan Hari Guru

06-07 Centennial Drama

28 Hari Terbuka

30 Centennial Sports Day

MEI 5

JUN 6

JULAI 7

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23 Majlis Pelancaran Sambutan HariKemerdekaan

17 Cuti Am Hari Malaysia28-29 Centennial Home-Coming29 OMA Centennial Dinner

03-19 Peperiksaan Akhir Tahun24 Hari Anugerah Kokurikulum25 Cuti Ganti26 Cuti Am Hari Raya Aidil Adha

11 Cuti Am Deepavali

06 Cuti Am Nuzul Al-Quran15 Pelancaran Bulan Kemerdekaan30 Sambutan Hari Kemerdekaan31 Cuti Am Hari Kemerdekaan

11 Senam Robik 1 Murid 1 Sukan &Gotong Royong Perdana

12 Centennial Speech Day & FlowerArrangement Competition

OGOS 2012 8

SEPTEMBER 2012 9

OKTOBER 2012 10

NOVEMBER 2012 11

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Sambutan hari guru peringkat sekolah dilangsungkan usai peperiksaan pertengahan tahun, dan kebetulanjatuh pada hari akhir persekolahan sebelum cuti dua minggu. Upacara bermula dengan ucapan ketuapelajar, Joshua Loo dan Penolong Kanan, Encik Ahmad Kemunchak bin Abdul Karim.

Acara simbolik seterusnya ialah acara memotong kek. Tarikh hari guru di Malaysia bersempena kelulusanPenyata Razak pada tahun 1956.

Di SMK St. Michael, Ipoh (SMI) segmen hari guru bersama murid dikendalikan oleh Majlis Pelajar (Tingkatan6) dan Badan Pengawas Sekolah. Program berlangsung hampir dua jam di tapak perhimpunan sekolah.Alhamdulillah, cuaca begitu baik.

Guru-guru SMI tidak kisah jika harus akur kepada peraturan permainan yang ditetapkan oleh pelajar padahari mereka diraikan. Malah, pada hari guru, pelajar yang berlagak sebagai superior. Setiap guru yangmengambil bahagian menerima hadiah walaupun tidak menang dalam acara pertandingan.

Persembahan pelajar juga mencuri perhatian para guru dan sekalian yang hadir. Sungguh menakjubkan bahawadengan persediaan seadanya, pelajar mampu menampilkan persembahan terbaik. Pasukan pancaragam sekolah,kumpulan Wushu, tarian singa, kumpulan trio kambing dan Michaelian Jackson pantas mendapat tepukangemuruh khalayak.

Acara sambutan berhenti rehat dan sesi pembelajaran di bilik darjah bersambung semula. Kira-kira pukul11.30 pagi, guru-guru SMI berkumpul di dewan untuk menikmati jamuan khas hari guru. Majlis penghargaankepada panitia cemerlang mata pelajaran turut diselitkan...

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CORPORATE & INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSMAIN SPONSORS

KUALA LUMPUR KEPONG BERHADMr. Anslem a/l A. JosephBeyond Logistics Sdn. Bhd.Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Choi KowMr. Chee Onn YeongMs. Chen Hong EngChin Car CentreMr. Sonny ChinMr. Chong Eng HawMr. Dominic Kok Chee ChinMr. Goh Wah OnnMr. & Mrs. Kong Kwai ChingMr. Kristianto Kandi SaputroMr. Lee Eng PohLee Chan Investment Sdn. Bhd.Dato’ & Datin Lee Hau HianMr. Lee Ngeow SengTan Sri Lee Oi Hian & Puan Sri Dato Sandra LeeMr. Joseph Michael Lee Onn HeanMr. Lee Sin HeanMr. Richard Lee Yin HeanMr. Leong Seong Heng

Mr. Lim Chin LeongMr. Andy Lim Chong SooMs. Lum Kin HengOld Michaelians AssociationMr. Ong Kien PengMr. Phang Chee KeongRiverview Rubber Estates, BhdSiWu Education TrustSLA Freight Sdn. Bhd.Mr. Sum Kwan HooMr. Tan Kuang LiangTeak Heng Foundry Sdn. Bhd.Mr. Toh Hee NamMr. & Mrs. Adrian Tsen Keng YamMs. Connie TsenMs. Tsen Pok NieMr. Abraham VergheseMr. Thomas Wong Yoon KeeDato & Datin Yap Lim SenMr. Yap Soo Chan

SYNOPSIS - Jean Baptiste : The Lost Chronicles18th Century France. A country bold and flamboyant, a jewel in the West, ruled by the Sun King, Louis

the 14th. It is a time of decadence and opulent grandeur. It is also the time when the common man suffersunder the aristocratic rule of French court. Corruption and vices abound and everyone in the Court of theSun King is embroiled in political machinations. The common man is neglected, overworked and underpaid.His children have absolutely no hope for the future for the education is only reserved for the rich and powerful.These are indeeed dark times to be born without noble heritage.

Into this world of stark contrast reveals a young man, a priest who is compelled by a higher power todo all he can to help the poor and the needy. This man is Jean-Baptiste de La Salle. Himself born of nobleheritage, he is nonetheless driven early on by the Voices in his heart to fight for the underprivileged, by offeringthem free education. He is aided by willing hands and volunteers.

But his revolutionary work arouses the ire of those who seek domination over the poor and the helpless,as powerful nobles begin to plot his destruction and that of his fledging school. With money, power anddangerous intent at their disposal, they will stop at nothing to undo Jean-Baptiste’s efforts. But will theysucceed? Who would helped Jean-Baptiste sow the seeds of what is to become one of the most powerfuleducational movements in the history of Man?

Come witness the decadence and grandeur of the Sun King’s Court in this amazing yet-to-be-told storyof Jean Baptiste de La Salle. It is a story that chronicles the missing years of his initial struggle to build hisfirst school. Be shocked by the sex, politics and scandals that were an everyday staple in the French Court.Learn and discover the power of Faith, Hope and Courage in the face of corruption, greed, lust and power-mongering in this epic tale brought to the humble school play. Arguably one of the most difficult plays everenvisioned and directed by legendary school play lover, Timothy Chee, The Lost Chronicles of Jean-Baptistepromises to be a play like never before!

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This year’s speech day which was held on Thursday 12th of July 2012 is certainly a meaningful one since SMIis celebrating its 100th year of its establishment as an educational institution producing the nation’s luminaries.It is a major event as it is important to acknowledge and reward those who have excelled in both curricularand co-curricular activites. The recipients deserve this honour as they have raised the name and image of St.Michael’s Institution through their tireless effort and sacrifices. The guest-of-honour for this auspicious eventis the President of the Parents Teachers Association, Mr. Joseph Michael Lee Onn Hean. The PTA Presidentwas greeted by the Lion dance by the Michaelian Wushu Club and warmly welcomed by the Kompang group.The guest-of-honour inspected the guard of honour comprising the Scouts, Pasukan Kadet Bersatu Malaysia,St. John Ambulance, Kadet Remaja Sekolah and the Michaelian Military Band. During the intervals of theprize giving session, students from various clubs and societies performed wonderful performances. Amongthe noteworthy performances were the Michaelian Military Band and the Michaelian Chinese Orchestra.Thanks to the support and co-operation from the teacher advisors and students. SMI would like tocongratulate and thank all high achievers who have made our school proud. All the best in your futureundertakings.

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On the 31st Of August 1957, 55 years ago, our forefathers fought and succeeded in freeing our belovedcountry, Malaysia, from foreign colonization. This event is celebrated till today to cherish their patrioticefforts and the events that took place to enable our current generation to enjoy the freedom. Michaeliansremembered these events and the patriotism of our forefathers. With the launching of the National DayCelebration on the 23rd of July 2012 which proceeded with the distribution of our national flag to thestudents to symbolize all Michaelians taking part in showing their patriotism to their country. TheMichaelian Military Band performed the ‘1 Malaysia’ and ‘Jalur Gemilang’ songs. The event continued withinspiring poems recited by Mr. Adi Yusri and one of our own Michaelians hightened the event further byreading us a story related to ‘Merdeka’. The speech by our principal, Madam Low Wei Seng, followed,which fanned the flames of patriotism in our fellow Michaelians. On the 4th of September 2012, thecelebration, was continued again with the traditional parade of motorcycles and cars carrying our nationalflag, the “Jalur Gemilang”. The parade was headed by our Head Prefect Master Seran Nicholas Pillai. Afterthe parade ended, the Michaelians sang together our national anthem, “Negaraku”. The event was followedby the principal’s speech and more performances by the club and society of Michaelians which alsoincluded “1 Malaysia” song, The event came to a close with roars of “Merdeka” by the Michaelians.

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Program Orientasi untuk pelajar-pelajar tingkatan satutelah dijalankan pada 4 hingga 9 Januari 2012. Tujuanutama program ialah untuk memberi pendedahan kepadamurid baharu SMK St. Michael, Ipoh tentang persekitaranpembelajaran menengah yang bakal dilalui. Antarapengisian program ialah ucapan dan taklimat yangmerangkumi kurikulum, hal ehwal murid, kokurikulum dandialog dengan ibu bapa. Urusan organisasi kelas, ceramahkemahiran insaniah dan penerangan tentang sejarahsekolah turut dijayakan. Selain itu, murid tingkatan 1 jugadilatih untuk menyanyikan lagu sekolah dengan penuhpenghayatan, dan mengenali lencana, motto dan temasekolah. Kemudahan skim pinjaman buku teks, programNilam dan kemudahan pusat sumber sekolah diberipenekanan yang khusus.

Program ini bertujuan memberi pendedahan kepada pelajar-pelajar tentang pengajaran danpembelajaran di tingkatan 4. Antara program yang dijalankan ialah ceramah SPBT, ceramah disiplin,ceramah pusat sumber sekolah, ceramah kokurikulum dan ceramah ketua panitia tentang matapelajaran teras dan elektif. Program ini diakhiri dengan perjumpaan bersama ibu bapa, ucapanpengetua dan pembahagian dan penempatan kelas.

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The annual Michaelian Run is one of our many Michaelian tradition. It has been our school’s annual traditionto organize the Michaelian Run as a part of point contribution for our Sports Day. Moreover, the SMICentennial Year was emphasized and therefore another category was held for the old Michaelian tocommemorate the SMI Centennial Year, Old Michaelians were invited to participate in the event. The responsewas very encouraging as 30 old Michaelians participated to show their support. Together with the younggeneration of Michaelians, they showed their athletic prowess and set their sights on winning. However,there are winners and losers in every competition. They put their soul in making the event a success.

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Majlis yang ringkas tetapi penuh makna. Demikian gambaran tentang majlis penyampaian surat pelantikankepada pemimpin pelajar SMK St. Michael, Ipoh (SMI), iaitu pengawas sekolah, pengawas pusat sumber danketua kelas yang berlangsung pada hari Isnin, 16 Januari 2012. Ucapan perasmian dan penyampaian suratlantikan dilakukan oleh Cif Inspektor Ramesh Nagaya, ketua balai Ipoh Sentral, merangkap pegawai perhubunganpolis bagi SMI. Antara inti pati ucapan perasmian ialah tanggungjawab pemimpin pelajar yang diberi amanahdan kepercayaan dalam usaha memastikan sekolah ialah persekitaran pembelajaran yang selamat dan selesa.Pn. Loh Wei Seng, pengetua SMI mahu pemimpin pelajar di SMI menggunakan pendekatan proaktif, iaitumembimbing rakan supaya sentiasa mendukung ciri-ciri Michaelian yang cemerlang.

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The ceremony kicked off at 7.45am sharp with the arrival of our Chief Guest, Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Lee OiHian, chairman Board of Governors and Centennial Celebration committee. Wushu boys were again at theirbest performance with the amazing rendition of lion dance and beating of drum.

Others who turned up to be part of St. Michael's Centennial do were Dato Brother Vincent Corkery, Brother MatthewBay, Mr. Adrian Tsen, Mr. Joseph Michael Lee, Mr. Teh Chor Aun, Mr. K. Balasubramaniam, Mr. Louis Rozario Doss(all three former principals of St Michael's) and all former teachers who took time off to attend the celebrations.

The cake-cutting ceremony was obviously an event anticipated by all. Looking at the numbers, 1, 0, 0, wemust realise that we have come a long way. Tan Sri said in his speech, “This centennial celebration, for manyof us, is a celebration of “our past and the future” which is the theme aptly adopted by St Michael’s Institution,Ipoh, which is “Cherishing Our Past, Embracing The Future”.

“This theme is reflective of our endeavor to treasure our ethos, culture and heritage because they are thefoundation for the school to move forward. Towards this end, we are much indebted to our La Salle Brothersand predecessors who passed on to us a rich heritage of good values and effective practices”.

The unveiling of the Centennial Logo was even more exciting for the Michaelian community. The video above(courtesy of ipohnews) said it all. The judges had a hard time deciding the winner as all entries were equallycreative and met the conditions set. To be part of St. Michael's amazing journey in educating young Lasallians,collar pins presented to some 1,650 Michaelians that morning are to be worn daily throughout 2012.

I thank the school head and organising committee for their hardwork and meticulous planning in making theevent a successful one.

Cake-cutting ceremony

Dato’ Bro. Vincent giving a speech Michaelian Military Band

Unveiling the Centennial logo

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Logo design winner, Muhamad Hadi Amierul b.Nor Azmi, receiving his prize

Peter Khiew receiving his token of appreciation forhelping to select winners of the logo design competition

Tan Sri Lee Oi Hian receives a huge fruit basket Singing the school rally

OMA President, Adrian Tsen, reminiscing aboutbadminton greats the school produced

Tan Sri Lee Oi Hian receives a helping hand withhis commemorative collar pin

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After one and a half years of gruel l ing persistence and months of post STPM patience,Michaelians who sat for this exam were finally able to obtain their results. The MichaelianInstitution is very proud to have produced nine students with stellar results. They are Yee JinWah, Tung Keng Fai, Chee Wai Keong, Chuah Fuh Kee, Lee Wen Jie, Lim Yew Hong, Hooi Y in Hang,Ivan Tan Tek Meng and Tham Wai Yang. SMI’s also succeeded in producing a number ofexceptionally able students in their own subjects of speciality. They are Lee Wen Jie (PengajianAm), R.J. Kevin a/l Santhanasamy @ Robert (Biology), Tung Keng Fai (Chemistry, Physics, MUET,Mathematics T), Calvin Ee Han Xen (Pengkomputeran), Rhasvinder Kaur a/p Ambar Singh (Sejarah),Lee Suet Mei (Ekonomi), Foong Lai Lin (Perakaunan), Yee Jin Wah (Pengajian Perniagaan). SMIwishes to congratulate all those who have worked so hard and performed so well for thisexamination as they are quintessential to SMI’S pride and to those who did not achieve whatthey had in mind despite their hard work, never quit as your time to flourish will come.

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Program Cerah ini dikendalikan oleh Unit Bimbingan dan Kaunseling. Program ini bertujuan memberikanpendidikan dan maklumat kepada pelajar-pelajar tentang bahayanya amalan merokok, dadah dan pengambilanarak untuk kesihatan. Pelajar-pelajar mengikuti ceramah yang disampaikan oleh En. Zulkifli dari Unit Kesihatandan Pendidikan, Hospital Batu Gajah. Pameran kesihatan telah diadakan di dewan sekolah.

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The day of the SPM results finally arrived on the 21st of March 2012. The atmosphere in the schoolhall was very tense and nerve-wrecking as the Form Five students waited eagerly for their results to beannounced. At 10.00 a.m. the students collected their results from their respective form teachers. Mas-ter Wong Chan Kit emerged the top student scoring 10A+ and received the Brother Director’s Trophy. Atotal of 339 students sat for the SPM examination this year and 25 students excelled by scoring straightA’s. The passing rate recorded was 94.2%, an increase of 4.4% compared to the previous year. SMI con-gratulates all these high achievers for their outstanding performance and acknowledges the hard workand dedication shown by the teachers.

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Pada 29.4.2012 Pesta Ria telah dijalankan di kawasan Sekolah St. Michael dari pukul 8 pagi hingga 3 petangsempena menyambut ulang tahun ke-100. Tujuan mengadakan pesta ria ialah untuk memupuk minat pelajardalam bidang keusahawanan. Satu lagi tujuan ialah untuk mengutip derma untuk menaik taraf dan membaikibangunan sekolah serta melengkapkan perabot dan pakaian seragam Military Band Sekolah.

Semua kelas telah mengambil bahagian dalam menyediakan gerai makanan, minuman dan cenderamata. Selainitu, beberapa kelas telah menyediakan permainan. Gerai makanan dan minuman telah didirikan di padang dandi kantin manakala beberapa kelas telah disediakan untuk permainan. Gelanggang bola keranjang pula telahdigunakan untuk permainan laser tag dan tempat letak kereta telah digunakan untuk aktiviti menunggangkuda.

Penjualan kupon pula telah dijalankan oleh guru dan pelajar. Pelajar dan guru yang dapat menjual kuponuntuk RM300 ke atas telah diberi hadiah. 3 orang guru dan 5 orang pelajar telah diberi hadiah. Setiappelajar diberi kupon yang bernilai RM30 dan guru pula diberi kupon yang bernilai RM50 untuk dijual.

Semua aktiviti pada hari itu telah berjalan lancar. Pada pukul 4 petang semua guru dan pelajar-pelajartelah membersihkan kawasan sekolah.

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Majlis keramaian rumah terbuka sudah menjadi tradisi di negara kita. Program sambutan hari raya puasaanjuran Panitia Pendidikan Islam dengan kerjasama Jawatankuasa Aktiviti Pendidikan Islam SMI (Japim) danpihak sekolah diadakan di dewan sekolah pada hari Khamis, 6 September 2012 bersamaan 19 Syawal1433 Hijrah.

Majlis rumah terbuka mendapat sambutan hangat hinggakan segenap ruang dewan dipenuhi. Orang kuatPanitia Pendidikan Islam, Ustaz Suhaimi, yang juga pengerusi kelab staf bertindak sebagai pegawai utamamajlis. Kehadiran murid dijadualkan mengikut kumpulan bagi memastikan pergerakan mengambil makananberjalan dengan lancar dan tempat duduk sentiasa mencukupi.

Hadir sama dalam majlis ialah pengetua dan anggota pentadbiran sekolah. Pengerusi dan jawatankuasaPIBG turut datang memberi sokongan dan tanda muhibah. Pelbagai juadah disediakan termasuk lemang,nasi impit, mi kari, sate, rojak buah, kuih-muih, cendol dan lain-lain. Guru dan murid turut menyumbangsebahagian juadah berkenaan.

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Program Sifar Ponteng ini dikendalikan oleh Unit Bimbingan dan Kaunseling. Program ini bertujuanmemberikan pendidikan, maklumat dan kesannya kepada pelajar-pelajar tentang bahayanya ponteng. Pelajar-pelajar mengikuti ceramah yang disampaikan oleh Inspektor Ramesh Nagayah dari Balai Polis Pusat, Ipoh.Program ini, diikuti oleh pelajar-pelajar dari tingkatan 3, 4, dan 5 di Auditorium La Salle yang bermuladari pukul 8 pagi hingga 10 pagi.

The Lower Sixers’ Orientation week began on 8th May 2012. This annual event began with registration atthe basketball court where 265 students were gathered together. After a personal appearance check by theschool prefects and a brief slide show regarding the history of SMI, Master Samuel Yohannes Lopez gavehis speech as the president of the Sixth Form Council before starting an icebreaker. Then the orientationwent on with a multitude of talks and games, general introduction of the new modular system for thisbatch of Form 6 and co-curricular activities, Rehearsals of our National Anthem, School Rally and thesong, ‘Perak sentiasa di puncak kecemerlangan’ as well as other ice-breaking activities were conducted bythe Sixth Form Council and Prefectorial Board. The orientation ended when the students were divided intothe classes of their choice. The programme ran smoothly and credit to everyone who was involved inmaking it a success.

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Hari kerjaya sekolah dianjurkan oleh UnitBimbingan dan Kaunseling di dewan sekolah.Pelajar-pelajar Tingkatan 5, Tingkatan 6 Rendahdan Tingkatan 6 Atas mengambil bahagian dalamprogram hari kerjaya ini. Hari kerjaya dianjurkanbertujuan untuk memberikan maklumat danpendedahan kepada pelajar-pelajar tentang kursus-kursus dan biasiswa yang ditawarkan oleh kolej-kolej. Sebanyak 20 buah kolej telah mengambilbahagian dalam hari kerjaya yang bermula daripukul 9 pagi hingga 1 tengah hari.

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It was a day to remember at St. Michael’s when British High Commissioner His Excellency Mr. Simon Featherstone andhis wife Madam Gail arrived to unveil a plaque that is close to the hearts of so many veteran servicemen and locals,including the late Brother Ultan Paul.

For war historian Mr. Chye Kooi Loong, his dream to witness the plaque being accorded a rightful place at St. Michael’swas fulfilled that day. His strong spirit and determination ruled the day as he and his wife had to travel all the wayfrom Kampar despite their physical limitations.

At St. Michael’s, it was a very significant occasion because the formation of the British Battalion at SMI to fight againstthe invading Japanese was witnessed personally by Brother Ultan Paul.

In fact, during the arrival of the British soldiers at St. Michael’s on either 18 or 19 December 1941, Brother Paul wasthere to welcome the soldiers.

“I was here at that time and I remember it well”, he said. “The Surreys came here first - 18th December and the Leicestershirearrived later in the evening. They were put into the classrooms on the ground floor, first floor and the school hall. Theystayed for three days before leaving the school in the early morning of 23rd December 1941”, recalled Brother Paul.

Mr. Chye Kooi Loong said the British Battalion was an ad hoc formation created on 20 December 1941 during the Battleof Malaya. It was amalgamated from two regular British Army battalions, 2nd Battalion, East Surreys Regiment under Lieut.Col. G E Swinton MC and 1st Battalion, The Leicestershire Regiment under Lieut. Col. Charles Esmond Morrison, OBE.

Both battalions suffered heavy casualties in North West Malaya during the early stages of the Japanese invasion so itwas decided to amalgamate the two battalions. The British Battalion was commanded by Lieut. Col. Morrison; Lieut.Col. Swinton was badly wounded during the Battle of Jitra. The battalion fought with great courage, taking manycasualties and earning much respect from other units. They were involved in fierce fighting during the Battle of Kampar(30 December 1941–2 January 1942), before joining in the fighting retreat back to Singapore. The Battalion was alsoinvolved in the short but fierce in Singapore. They surrendered to the Japanese along with other units of the BritishArmy under General Arthur Percival in February 1942. Many of the British battalion died in Japanese P.O.W. camps. Ofthe estimated 500 soldiers at the amalgamation, barely 130 survived the war.

Realising its significance of the occasion, UK-based company Narborough Plantations plc generously sponsored the wholeevent. We thank the management of the company, the Old Michaelians Association, the Wushu Club members, theMichaelian Military Band members and all individuals who have made the occasion possible in conjunction with ourCentennial Celebrations.

By Peter KhiewMichaelian Heritage

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The annual Michaelian Badminton Championship was held in FRU Sg. Senam for a change this year on the 7th,8th, 14th & 15th of July. The event received a good response from the students with as many as 400 studentsranging from Form 1 to Form 6 taking part in this event which is aimed at bringing out the hidden talent inour young Michaelians to represent the school at the MSSPK tournament in 2013. There were 2 categories;singles and doubles. Participation certificates were given out to all participants while winners were rewardedwith medals to encourage them. Below are the winners of each category.

Pertandingan badminton ini dianjurkan oleh Kelab Badminton SMK St. Michael Ipoh. Seramai 380 orang pelajardari tingkatan 1 hingga 6 telah mengambil bahagian. Pertandingan diadakan di dewan badminton FRU SungaiSenam. Pelajar-pelajar mengambil bahagian dalam acara peseorangan dan beregu. Pertandingan ini bertujuanuntuk memilih pemain-pemain yang berbakat untuk mewakili sekolah pada tahun hadapan. Sijil penyertaandiberikan kepada pemain, pengadil dan AJK kelab badminton.

SINGLESCATEGORY FORM 1 FORM 2 FORM 3 FORM 4 FORM 5 FORM 6Champion Bryson Chee Kin Loo Derek Leong Muhd Faizal Alvin John Goh Ewe

Pheng

DOUBLESCATEGORY FORM 1 FORM 2 FORM 3 FORM 4 FORM 5 FORM 6Champion Bryson & Kin Loo & Derek Leong & Dehwakumar Alvin & Kong Chee

Eashvar De Lon Adrian & Kithan Navaneshvaran Choong &Goh Ewe

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Pada tanggal 10 Julai 2012 (Selasa) telah berlangsung program yang berkenaan di padang sekolahmelibatkan warga SMI sesi pagi berjumlah 1,756 orang, termasuk guru, kakitangan dan pelajar. Acarabermula dengan pendaftaran peserta pada pukul 7.45 pagi, kemudian diikuti dengan senaman pemanasbadan. Pengajar khas dari Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh (MBI) telah memimpin formasi gerakan peserta yangmemakan masa kira-kira satu jam itu. Tiga orangpelajar prauniversiti tingkatan enam turut bertindaksebagai pembantu pengajar. Para peserta kelihatanceria dan memberikan kerjasama sepenuhnya.Celoteh pengajar, sambil diiringi alunan muzikcakera padat lagu patriotik yang dibekalkan olehKementerian Pelajaran Malaysia membuatkanpeserta tidak menyedari bahawa acara sudah tibadi penghujung. Maka, program Senamrobik Serentak1M1S telah mencapai matlamat untukmempromosikan gaya hidup sihat dalam kalanganwarga Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia, khususnyadi sekolah. Usai senamrobik, program bersambungpula dengan Gotong-royong Perdana di seluruhkawasan sekolah.

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St. Michael’s Institution Annual Flower Arrangement Competion was organized by the Prefectorial Boardand was held in conjunction with our Speech Day. The main purpose of this event was to allow studentsand various bodies in the school to unleash their creativity as well as assisting in decorating the schoolhall prior to the Speech Day. At 7.30 a.m., all participants registered at the badminton court and thecompetition began after Pn. Tan Cheng Choo signalled the event to start at 8.30 a.m.. Stunning works ofart were produced an hour later and were sent to the library to be judged. After a very detailedjudgement by a guest judge, Pn. Kamala Dewadasan, winners were determined. The first prize went to

‘Kelab Pencegah Jenayah’ while the Editorial Board and BadmintonClub came in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Five other teams receivedconsolation prizes for their amazing flower arrangement. Thosebeautiful arrangements were then used to decorate the school hall.

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The annual Open Day at St Michael's marks one of the most important yearly events. Parents or guardiansare encouraged to discuss with the respective form teachers or the school administrators about theirchildren's welfare and academic performance. Besides getting to know about the school more, parentscould also get to know how their children spend their time in school.This year, as usual, the event was carried out for both morning and afternoon session. Parents were seenadvising and encouraging their children while teachers took the opportunity to know and understand thechildren more through the parents and guardians. Students looked cheerful and optimistic. Parents, on theother hand, thanked our educators for a job well done. After a brief session of pure interaction, manywalked away happily, holding with pride the academic report cards the parents just signed.We had good turnout this year and we expect the same the following year.

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On the 31st of July and 10th of August 2012, SMI held a blood donation campaign in collaboration withHospital Raja Perempuan Bainun. The campaign was carried out to give students a chance to give back tothe community by donating blood to top up the IpohHospital blood bank. The campaign which was heldin the school hall from 8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. on 31st

of July was overseen by Kathumuthu a/l Sathianathanwhile 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. on 10th of August wasoverseen by Pn. Lim Khiew Wan and Pn. Zaliha. TheForm Six council did a wonderful job in rallyingstudents to become donors. There were 84 studentsand a teacher who donated blood on 31st July 2012.On 10th August 2012 a total of 62 students donatedblood. The students should give themselves a pat onthe back for displaying such selflessness and couragein participating in this campaign.

Majlis ini telah dianjurkan oleh Unit Bimbingan dan Kaunseling di dewan sekolah. Majlis ini bertujuanmemberikan motivasi dan maklumat tentang kursus-kursus di IPTA, IPTS, biasiswa, hala tuju selepas SPM,dan kepentingan peperiksaan SPM kepada pelajar-pelajar. Pengetua dalam ucapannya mengingatkan pelajar-pelajar tentang persediaan dan tanggungjawab mereka dalam menghadapi peperiksaan SPM. Beliau seterusnyamenyampaikan hadiah kepada pelajar-pelajar yang cemerlang dalam peperiksaan percubaan SPM. Kemudianpelajar-pelajar, guru-guru dan kakitangan menjamu selera dengan hidangan makan tengah hari.

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Sebagai usaha untuk memartabatkan Bahasa Melayu, memperkukuhkan Bahasa Inggeris dan meningkatkankeupayaan murid untuk menguasai ilmu sains dan teknologi yang amat penting untuk masa depan negara,salah satu aktiviti pasca PMR ialah ‘permainan bahasa’. Sebuah filem bertajuk “Zoo” telah ditayangkan danpelbagai permainan bahasa telah dijalankan di Auditorium La Salle.

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On the 21st September 2012, the Sixth Form Graduation ceremony was held at the Riverfront Hotel from3.30 pm to 6.30 pm. The theme of this event was ‘Oscar’. The event was organised by the Sixth FormCouncil comprising Lower Six Students. The eventstarted off with a speech by the current presidentof the Sixth Form Council Master Muhammad Imranand it was followed by the speech by MasterSamuel Yohannes Lopez, the previous president. Bothpresidents expressed their heartfelt gratitude to themembers and teachers for their hard work. Ourprincipal, Madam Loh Wei Seng then gave her speech.Awards were presented to the deserving Upper SixStudents. Entertaing performances were put up anda lucky drow was also held.

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It was back to school again on Sunday29 April 2012, for members of the SMIAlumni Association Klang Valley to fulfilone of our association’s key objectivesto give back to our Alma Mater.

Some of use who arrive early didn’tmiss the opportunity to tuck in tobreakfast of ipoh’s famed hawkercuisine in one of the popular coffeeshops in the old part of town wheretime has more or less stood still sincewe were student at St. Meichael’s.

The Centennial Fun Fair 2012 wasalready in full swing when we arrivedat St. Michael’s Institution (SMI). Rowsof stalls neatly lined its sprawling fieldthat bright sunny morning, with crowdsof student and visitors playing games,samling the food and being entertainedby budding rock and roll superstars inthe three SMI Centennial TalentimeShowcase sessions held throughout theday in the school hall.

Our party was officially welcomed ina speech by Mdm. Loh Wei Seng,followed with a speech by Dato’Brother Vincent Corkery.

Alumni Association president MichaelLip then officiated the Season Drumsof SMI’s Wushu Club, while otherMichaelians, Thomas Wong, Andy Limand Eugene Chow performed the eyedotting ceremory on the Lion heads.The Wushu Club then reciprocated byperforming lion dance.

Our party then proceded into the LaSalle Auditorium, where a group ofstudent welcomed us by singing theSchool Rally.

Human development trainer Dato’Lawrence Chan Kum Peng who’s leftSt. Michael’s 50 years ago remindedstudents of the importance that an all-rounded education and personalrelationship skills had on success in theworld beyond school, while Dr. FrancisMorsingh, son of St. Michael’s firstheadmaster Mr. P.J. Morsingh and auniversity professor advised the studentthat when they go to university, theyshould try to grab the front row inlecture theatres, to study hard and playhard as well.

Then came the defining moment of ourvisit when Alumni Association presidentMichael Lip presented a cheque forRM15,000 in bursaries to Michael LeeOnn Hean, chairman of SMI Parents &Teachers Association (PIBG) which willdisburse the sum to 75 students fromForm 1 to Upper Six to help then withthier study expenses.

Our president also presented a chequefor RM3,650 to the Wushu Club to buynew drums, received the donation onthe club’s behalf.

SMI Alumni Association, MichaelianGive Back Fund chairman Leong SiewSeng then presented each of the 75students with a letter entitling them toclaim their allocation of the RM 15,000bursary.

“Thank you for you support in oureducation, “said Upper Six student LowKha Chun on behalf of the 75 gratefulrecipients.

The presentation ceremony closedwith the singing of the School Rallyas our party retired for snacks andrefreshments and later to lunch in arestaurant in town for our gracioushosts at St. Michael’s.

Meanwhile, the Centennial Fun Faircontinued till 3.00pm, when most of uswere on our way back to the KlangValley.

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Twenty five Michaelians, all Form Two students, left for Ulu Kenas Recreational Forest in Kuala Kangsar, Perak for a time forgreat outdoor adventure. It was an all-time favourite programme for these young boys as they would be embarked on a 3-day,two-night outdoor adventure camp with their friends and fellow Lasallian trainers.The program, which was organised by the youth section of La Salle Centre, Ipoh, was tailored to the needs of these participants,ranging from character building activities to team building dynamics, games, jungle trekking and motivational sessions.The organizers, who doubled up as trainers as well, are all working people and full time university students who took time offjust to ensure the success of the program.LEAD was held for the first time in June 2002. It was an initiative by the Malaysian delegation who participated in APLYC 6(Sydney) 2001, where they learnt about this idea from the Australian delegation.Besides the boys from St. Michael’s, students from other Lasallian schools in Perak are also involved in the program – St. George’sTaiping and St. Anthony’s Teluk Intan.LEAD is a program for character building and self-development. Participants were treated with respect and the activities focusedon building self-esteem and self-worth.We thank Mr Isaac Stephen, the program director for creating an opportunity for the students to learn, socialise and interact.St. Michael’s acknowledges the strong support of Ms Juliana Devadason, Chairman of Riverview Rubber Estates Berhad and MrAdrian Tsen, the president of the Old Michaelians Association for sponsoring the entire program financially.By Chan Kah Ying

Datuk Brother Vincent Corkery, Bishop Sebastian Francis, Tan Sri-Tan Sri and Puan Sri-PuanSri, Datuk-Datuk, Datin-Datin, Mr. Chairman and to the distinguished guests gathered herein this chamber, it is my greatest pleasure and honour to stand before you on this festiveoccasion. I am especially grateful to Mrs. Foo whose exceptional generosity andcommendable affection for the youth granted me this rare privilege to address all of you.

Dear Guests,

I stand before you on this occasion of solidarity as a grateful Michaelian who endeavoursto charm a lovely man who has been exceptionally artful in embracing the evening of hisdignified days. While we remain gathered here in this oasis of peace, certainties andcomfort, I believe our time is indeed one that is marked by the gathering clouds of adistant storm. However, as history has consistently shown, it is during times like these

that great men and women whose ideas and ideals stand the test of time are born.

One such great person I have the honour of knowing and working with is Brother Vincent Corkery, whose birthday is oneof celebration for us all. I sincerely believe that we are indeed united in the common yet resolute belief that he is a manwho commands the sublime virtues that have accompanied many great men and women up the winding stairs of glory.

In my context, fate and its unfolding which was both appealing and defining granted me the honour of working withBrother Vincent through my days in the Michaelian Editorial Board. Being tasked with writing about the school’s historyfor the school magazine, I was led to the gardens and chambers of the La Salle Centre, where I would intermittentlyseek Brother Vincent’s guidance and support.

It was during those extraordinary moments that I grew to appreciate his virtues such as the subtlety of his mannerisms,the plurality of his intellectual pursuits, his eagerness to embrace the new while perfecting the old and above all hismastery of both the written and the spoken word. To me and many others as well he wields language like a scalpel,being able to cut straight through a cacophony of complicated emotions at ease. As a consequence, I can proudly saythat Brother Vincent remains one of the most illuminating and inspiring figures I have ever met throughout my 19years of earthly existence.

Ladies and gentlemen,

The annals of humanity whether in the distant days of antiquity or in the present days of modernity, are littered with examplesof great men and women who were once icons and heroes of their times being hostages to the very unfolding of history’stemperament and its accompanying judgements. But in the case of Brother Vincent, we need not worry for history will castits verdict on him in ways that will be the envy of many. Perhaps, he will be most remembered for bringing a newsummit of justice and equality to SMI, an extraordinary feat accomplished by his dignified retirement of class streamingaccording to academic abilities and its replacement with mixed ability classes during his years as Director of SMI.

Behind this historic validation of justice was the restoration of the very pride of the student for he or she would not haveto pursue the bitter battles against the will of fate for all talents whether academic or non academic are all sacrosanct andinalienable in their own distinct ways. In many ways he will be remembered by the generations of tomorrow and thestewards of the distant future as a powerful and enlightening testimony to the wonders of what an individual can do.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

On a lighter note, I must say that I am absolutely convinced thatBrother Vincent’s magnetism will remain the envy of many menincluding the young like myself for he is known to be angelic in theeyes of many women. Sometimes I wish that the heavens had beenkinder to me on this one, however out of fairness, the heavens wereright because Sanjay will never be in possession of Brother Vincent’ssteely and commendable discipline.

So,Dearest Brother Vincent may the kindness you radiate always find itsway back to you and with that Happy Birthday Brother and may theyears ahead be of constant warmth and joy. May God bless you BrotherVincent and may God bless all of us. Thank you so much.

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Pada tahun ini, Unit Kokurikulum Sekolah Menengah St. Michael, Ipoh telah berjaya mengadakan Hari AnugerahKokurikulum 2012 dalam dua bahagian.

Bahagian pertama adalah Pameran Kokurikulum yang telah diadakan pada hari Sabtu 29.9.2012 sempena acara “Home-coming” bekas pelajar-pelajar dan sambutan seabad SMK St. Michael, Ipoh. Beberapa Unit Beruniform dan Kelab telahberjaya mempamerkan pencapaian dan hasil kerja ahli-ahli kelab dan juga membuat persembahan pada hari tersebut.Senarai Unit Beruniform dan Kelab yang terlibat adalah seperti berikut; Pengakap, Kadet Remaja Sekolah, St. JohnAmbulance, Military Band, PKBM, Michaelian Chinese Orchestra, Sains Projek dan Wushu. Para tetamu telah dibawameninjau semua bahan pameran yang telah disediakan oleh ahli-ahli kelab.

Bahagian kedua adalah Hari Anugerah Sijil Cemerlang yang telah diadakan pada hari Rabu 24.10.2012 bertempat diTapak Perhimpunan. Tujuan acara ini adalah bagi mengiktiraf pencapaian cemerlang pelajar-pelajar di dalam bidangkokurikulum dan juga menghargai sumbangan khidmat pelajar-pelajar sepanjang tahun ini. Barisan tetamu kehormatadalah Dato’ Brother Vincent Crokery, En. Joseph Micheal Lee dan AJK PIBG.

Majlis dimulakan dengan nyanyian Lagu Negaraku dan Lagu Negeri Perak diikuti dengan bacaan doa. Puan Pengetua, Pn.Loh Wei Seng memulakan majlis dengan mengucapkan tahniah kepada para penerima sijil dan plak dan mengucapkanpenghargaan kepada guru-guru dan pelajar-pelajar yang telah menjayakan majlis pada hari itu. Seterusnya, kumpulan SeniMempertahan Diri seperti Kelab Silat, Taekwondo, dan Wushu telah meneruskan acara dengan persembahan yang menarik.

Acara penyampaian sijil dan plak diteruskan mengikut kategori berikut :• Kehadiran Penuh - bagi pelajar-pelajar Tingkatan 5 dan 6 Atas• Sumbangan dan Daya Usaha – bagi pelajar-pelajar yang telah banyak menyumbang khidmat bakti kepada sekolah• Istimewa Kokurikulum – bagi pelajar-pelajar yang telah ke peringkat zon / daerah.• Anugerah Separuh Warna Sekolah – bagi pelajar-pelajar yang telah memenangi pingat dii peringkat negeri dan

mewakili negeri ke peringkat kebangsaan.• Anugerah Warna Sekolah – bagi pelajar-pelajar yang telah memenangi pingat di peringkat kebangsaan / antarabangsa.• Anugerah Pelajar Cemerlang Peperiksaan Percubaan STPM 2012

Persembahan terakhir adalah persembahan musikal beberapa buah lagu dari Military Band. Para tetamu amat terhiburdengan persembahan lagu-lagu yang menarik dan bertenaga dari Military Band sekolah. Majlis diakhiri dengan nyanyianLagu Sekolah.

Keseluruhannya, majlis berjalan dengan lancar dan meriah. Pihak sekolah berharap agar acara ini akan menggalakkanpara pelajar supaya lebih aktif dan cemerlang dalam aktiviti-aktiviti kokurikulum pada masa hadapan sekali gusmengharumkan nama sekolah.

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Unit Bimbingan dan Kaunseling bertanggungjawab bagi memastikan bahawa matlamat dan objektif perkhidmatanbimbingan dan kaunseling tercapai maka kaedah penyampaian dan perkhidmatan kepada pelajar amat penting.Keberkesanan perkhidmatan akan dapat mewujudkan pelajar yang seimbang, berjiwa besar dan waja, berwawasandan berketrampilan. Usaha-usaha untuk membina insan yang terus maju ke arah hidup yang bermakna bagikesejahteraan diri, masyarakat dan negara perludilaksanakan dengan secara seimbang dalam semua bidang.Bidang-bidang tersebut adalah akademik, kerjaya,psikososial kesejahteraan mental, keibubapaan,pembangunan diri, pendidikan pencegahan (dadah, rokokdan HIV), pengurusan dan pentadbiran, serta memberikanperkhidmatan bimbingan dan kaunseling.

Akhir sekali, saya ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepadaPn. Adhariah Thamrin, En. Ravi Chandran Suppiah, En.Omar b. Ibrahim dan Pn. Khalaiselvi Koladial dalammembantu Unit Bimbingan dan Kaunseling menjayakansemua program kaunseling pada tahun 2012.

PROGRAM-PROGRAM UNIT BIMBINGAN DAN KAUNSELINGTAHUN 20121. Program Orientasi Tingkatan 1&4 (4/1/12-6/1/12)2. Program Biasiswa Rotary Club of Ipoh (16/2/12)3. Program Kemahiran Berfikir Tingkatan 5 (21/2/12)4. Program Motivasi Tingkatan 5&6 (22/2/12)5. Karnival Jom Masuk Universiti oleh KPM (18/3/12)6. Program Cerah “Say No To” Drug, Alcohol and Cigarette

(20/3/12-22/3/12)7. Resume Writing and Interview Skills (23/3/12)8. Stardom Academy-Story To Success (24/3/12)9. Self Motivation (4/4/12)10. Space Egg Activity (10/4/12)11. Promosi Program Matrikulasi KPM (12/4/12)12. Program Motivasi Tingkatan 5 Aliran Sains (16/4/12)13. Projek ‘Centennial Bookmark’ oleh PRS (20/4/12)14. Taylor’s Business School Inter-School Accounting Quiz

Competition 2012 School Level (27/4/12)15. Sesi Ceramah Khas Ponteng Bersama Polis (4/5/12)16. Program Orientasi Tingkatan 6 Rendah (8/5/12-11/5/12)17. Program LADAP - Guru Penyayang 2012 (12/5/12)18. Majlis Pemberian Komputer 1 Malaysia (19/5/12)19. Hari Kerjaya Sekolah (24/5/12)20. U-Reka Design Workshop (27/5/12)21. Teknik Menjawab Soalan Mata Pelajaran Sejarah dan

Matematik PMR (16/6/12)22. TBS 8th Inter-School Accounting Quiz Competition 2012

Finals (23/6/12)23. Kempen Pemuliharaan Alam Sekitar (26/6/12)

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24. SPM Revision Workshop Additional Mathematics and Chemistry (11/7/12)25. Program PSICER Halatuju Pendidikan Kerjaya Fasa 1 (13/7/12)26. Majlis Penyampaian Anugerah Anak Cemerlang dan Program Motivasi Pelajar Anjuran PUSPANITA (19/7/12)27. Lawatan Sambil Belajar Ke Kuala Lumpur (20/7/12-21/7/12)28. Seminar Teknik Menjawab Soalan Matematik SPM (30/7/12)29. Pertandingan Matematik dan Perakaunan UCTI 2012 (4/8/12)30. Program Kepimpinan Pelajar Tingkatan 1&2 (15/9/12)31. Bengkel untuk Pelajar Tingkatan 5 di Olympia College Ipoh (17/9/12-5/10/12)32. Tips-Tips dan Gaya Pembelajaran yang Efektif (27/9/12)33. Karnival Kerjaya Perkhidmatan Awam (4/10/12)34. SPM Revision Workshop Quest International University (6/10-7/10 & 13/10-14/10/12)35. Bengkel Teknik Menjawab Soalan SPM Sejarah dan Pendidikan Moral (17/10/12)36. Tanggungjawab Belia Masa Kini oleh UTP untuk Pelajar Tingkatan 3 (19/10/12)37. Ekspo Pendidikan dan Kerjaya Daerah Kinta Utara (20/10/12)38. Program Pendedahan Mata Pelajaran Tingkatan 4 untuk Pelajar PMR (Fizik & Biologi) (22/10/12)39. Ceramah dan Bengkel Kerjaya oleh UTP untuk Pelajar Tingkatan 3 (23/10/12)40. Education Fair dan Majlis Perpisahan Pelajar-Pelajar Tingkatan 5 (24/10/12)41. Ceramah dan Demostrasi Fantastic Pastry Academy (29/10/12)42. Program Kesedaran HIV oleh UTP untuk Pelajar Tingkatan 3 (29/10/12)43. Program FROG untuk Pelajar Tingkatan 3 (31/10/12)44. Program Automobil oleh Tan Chong Education Services (1/11/12)45. Program Pendedahan Mata Pelajaran Tingkatan 4 untuk Pelajar PMR (Perakaunan & Ekonomi) (1/11/12)46. Program Memartabatkan Bahasa Kebangsaan Tingkatan 3&4 (1/11/12)47. Mengendalikan Permohonan ke Matrikulasi, MRSM, SBP, UPU, Sekolah Teknik dan ke Universiti Petronas untuk

Pelajar Tingkatan 3&548. Mengendalikan Permohonan ke UPU untuk Pelajar

Tingkatan 649. Mengendalikan Pemberian Biasiswa OMA Klang Valley50. Mengedarkan Kupon Makanan untuk Pelajar-Pelajar

Disediakan oleh,En. Ravindran a/l Vengadasalam(Ketua Unit Bimbingan dan KaunselingSMK St. Michael, Ipoh)

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TINGKATAN JUMLAH

1 2 3 4 5 6

BKP 2 (BUMIPUTERA) 0 6 6 2 14 - 28

BKP 3 0 0 3 1 1 - 5(BUKAN BUMIPUTERA)

BKPUA 1 1(SASTERA)

BKPUS (SAINS) 17 17

BIASISWA SUKAN - - - - - - -

JUMLAH 0 6 9 3 15 18 51

LAPORAN NILAM 2012Bacaan Nilam di SMI telah mendapat tindak balas yang menggalakkan daripada pelajar-pelajar sesi pagi dan sesi petang.

Kutipan sebanyak 4 kali telah dijalankan oleh pihak pusat sumber dengan jayanya. Pada awal program pelajar-pelajartidak menunjukkan kesungguhan, namun apabila nama kelas yang tidak menghantar buku Nilam disebut semasaperhimpunan, maka telah berlaku perubahan sebagaimana yang diharapkan. Peningkatan bacaan dapat dilihat semasapelajar mengumpulkan buku Nilam kepada guru yang bertugas. Kutipan dibuat pada bulan Febuari, April, Jun danSeptember 2012.

Semasa bacaan Nilam dijalankan dalam waktu perhimpunan selama 10 minit di tapak perhimpunan, pelajar-pelajar diberikanbahan bacaan berbentuk buku cerita oleh pengawas-pengawas Pusat Sumber melalui 6 buah bakul yang diedarkan.

Sementelah itu juga semasa bacaan Nilam dijalankan, pihak guru-guru juga ada program bacaan yang sediakan olehpengawas perpustakaan seperti bahan bacaan tampalan pada kertas A3 sebanyak 50 helaian yang merangkumipelbagai tajuk yang menarik untuk dibaca oleh guru. Langkah itu dapat menambahkan lagi ilmu pengetahuan guru-guru khasnya.

Bagi sesi petang, bacaan Nilam diadakan dalam jadual kelas masing-masing yang disebut ‘Reading’. Guru-guru akanmembawa pelajar-pelajar ke Perpustakaan Marian, SMK St. Michael.

Catatan jumlah bacaan akan direkodkan dalam sijil berhenti bagi murid tingkatan 5. Bagi pelajar tingkatan 1 pulaakan dicatat dalam laporan PBS (pentaksiaran berdasarkan sekolah).

Secara keseluruhannya, Program Nilam telah berjaya mencapai objektif yang digariskan dengan baik.

STATUS PENCAPAIAN JAUHARI BAGI TAHUN 2012

TAHAP PENGLIBATAN

Tingkatan 1 12 10 3 2

Tingkatan 2 18 7 3 9

Tingkatan 3 44 11 14 12

Tingkatan 4 22 10 5 7

Tingkatan 5 65 7 3 7

BILANGAN PINGATGANGSA PERAK EMAS NILAM

LAPORAN BIASISWA 2012JUMLAH KESELURUHAN PEMEGANG BIASISWA(BKP/BKPUA/BKPUS) SEHINGGA 28/08/2012

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THE LATE TAN SRI DATO’ SERI LEE LOY SENGFirst Datuk Bandar of IpohGreat corporate figure and distinguishsed philanthropistFounder of KL Kepong (Bhd), one of Malaysia’s foremost corporate giants

THE LATE DATO LIM KENG KAYFormer Chairman of the Board of Governors, SMK St. Michael

A distinguished corporate leaderChairman & CEO of Bonanza Venture Holdings

THE LATE TUN DR. LIM KENG YAIKFormer Minister Of Primary Industries, MalaysiaFormer President of Parti Gerakan Rakyat MalaysiaA respected authority at the Gatt NegotiationsThe Rio Earth Summit

TAN SRI DATO’ SERI LEE OI HIANChairman of the Michaelian Board of Governors

Chairman & CEO of KL Kepong (Bhd) and Taiko Plantations BhdDistinguished corporate leader and renowned benefactor of St. Michael’s

Member of the Royal Perak Academy

MR. ADRIAN TSEN KENG YAMOMA President, Senior Partner of Arthur Andersen( Retired)Renowned benefactor of Montfort Boys’ Home, KL and Asrama Bintang, IpohDistinguished Accountant and Management Consultant

YANG BERHORMAT DATO’ SERI HJ. AHMAD HUSNI B HJ. HANADZLAHSecond Finance Minister

A lawyer by professionFormer Chairman of the National Higher Education Fund

MR. MICHAEL LIPCurrent President Of Michaelian Alumni, Klang ValleyRenowned landscape designer and architect

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MR. CHAN KOK KEONGL.L.M degree from University College, LondonSenior partner of Messrs Chan & Associates, Advocates & SolicitorsExpert in appellate advocacyHonorary Legal Advisor to the Perak Chinese Chambers ofCommerce, Chinese Assembly Hall and Hospital Fatimah

DATUK DR. PAUL LEONG KHEE SEONGFormer Deputy Minister of Primary Industries

Leading figure in the Tin Miners Council of MalaysiaGraduate in Chemical Engineering (New SouthWales University)

Elected as National Treasurer for Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (Retired)

TAN SRI DATO’ DR. LIN SEE-YANChairman And CEO Of Lin Associates Sdn. Bhd.Serves As A Governor Of Asian Institute Of Management, Manila.Senior Advisor Of Public-Private Partnership Centre At Pm’s Epu.Former Chairman Of Executive Board At Khazanah Nasional Malaysia From 1999 To 2000.Former Deputy Governor Of Bank Negara Malaysia

DR. CHIN YOONG KHEONGCountry Head of the Risk Advisory Services of KPMG Malaysia

Past President, Michaelian Alumni, Klang Valley

TAN SRI ISMAIL OMARInspector-General Of PoliceClass Of 1970’

PROFESSOR DR. YEOH GHIM SENGFormer Vice-President of Singapore

Speaker of Parliament (Singapore)Professor of Medicine and Professor of Surgery,University of Singapore

TAN SRI DATO’ LEE LAM THYEVice chairman of the National Crime Prevention FoundationFour terms as member of Parliament for KLAdvisor to the Michaelian Alumni Klang Valley

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THE LATE TAN SRI DATO’ JUSTICE CHANG MIN TATEducated at SMI and Oxford UniversityTeacher in SMI (1940-1950)Private practice as lawyer (1952-1956)Appointed High Court Judge 1956

MR. G. SIVAPRAGASAMFormer Managing Director of Syuen Hotel Ipoh

Member of the Royal Perak Academy

MR. LIONEL ALEXANDERGeneral Manager and Managing Director of Hewlett Packard, IrelandHolds a degree in Production Engineering from the University of Leeds, UnitedKingdomBegan working career as Production Engineer with Hewlett Packard in Singapore

TAN SRI DR. ROBAAYAH ZAMBAHARIOne of Malaysia’s top heart specialists

Senior Consultant Cardiologist and Head of Department of Cardiology,National Heart Institute of Malaysia and General Hospital

Honorary Consultant, Department of Medicine, University Hospital (UM)

DATO’ MOHAMAD NIZA B. MOHAMAD GHAZALLIGeneral Manager of Perak State Agriculture Development Corporation

PROFESSOR HO PENG YOKEDirector of the Needham Research Institute, Cambridge University

Holds a Doctorate in History of Science (Astronomy) from the Singaporean Universityof Malaya (1959) and a Doctorate in Science from the University of Singapore (1969)

Author of over 20 books and more than 100 articles in academic journals

DR. NOR AZMI B MOSTAFADean of the Faculty of Language Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris(UPSI), Tanjung Malim

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LT. KOL IR. HJ MOHAMMED ZAKARIA B HJ MOHD NOORFormer Director of Education, Perak.Former Director of the Politeknik Ungku Omar (PUO), Ipoh.Commanding Officer of the Briged Askar Wataniah, Jalan Raja Di Hilir, PerakFormer Principal, Polytechnic Kota Bharu, Kelantan.

DATO’ LAWRENCE CHAN KUM PENGFounder and Executive Chairman, PDL-MC

Expert Trainer and MotivatorHas conducted Motivational Sessions for PM’s Department and National Sports Squads

MR. LEE TATT BOONDistinguished lawyerSenior partner of Skrine and Co.Expert on Intellectual Property Law

MR. KEN PUSPANATHANDistinguished Accountant

Organizing Chairman of the International Conference of the Certified Institute ofPublic

Accountants 2004

THE LATE DATO’ DR NADASON ARUMUGASAMYMalaysia’s first neurosurgeonPlayed key role in setting up the Tunku Abdul Rahman Institute of NeurosciencesFounder of Neurosurgical Foundation of Malaysia

DATO’ IR LEE YEE CHEONGDistinguished Honorary Fellow, Institution Of Engineers Malaysia

Honorary Fellow, Institution Of Electrical Engineers, UkHonorary Fellow, Institution Of Civil Engineers, Uk

President, Asean Federation Of Engineering Organisations (Afeo)Past President, World Federation Of Engineering Organisations (Wfeo), 2003 – 2005

TAN SRI DATO’ V. JEYARATNAMChairman of the Perak Turf ClubChairman of Yayasan PerakDistinguished Philanthropist

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PROFESSOR EMERITUS TAN SRI DATO’ DR KHOO KAY KIMRenowned Historian And AcademicianEmeritus Professor In The History Department, University Of MalayaA Highly Regarded National Academic For His Views On Local Sports AndSocio-Political Issues

DR. YEOH ENG KIONGSecretary for Health, Welfare and Food Hong Kong

Former Chief Executive of the Hospital Authority Hong Kong (1994)Director of Operations of the Hospital Authority Hong Kong (1990)

Consultant Physician Hong Kong (1979)Medical and Health Officer Hong Kong (1972)

TUN LEONG YEW KOHFounding member of M.C.A (Malayan Chinese Association)1st Governor of MalaccaFormer Minister of Justice

DATO’ SERI FARID RIDZUANGroup CEO Of Media Prima Berhad

CEO Of Media Prima International, Business Division.

MR. RALPH MARSHALLExecutive Director of Usaha Tegas Sdn BhdChairman of Powertek Bhd

JOHN A THIVYMalaysian Indian Congress (MIC) Founder President

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The Michaelian fraternity congratulates our PrincipalMadam Loh Wei Seng for her great accomplishment inbeing conferred the prestigious Darjah Ahli Mahkota Perak(AMP) by His Highness Sultan Azlan Shah, the Sultan ofPerak. In conjuction with His Highness 84th Birthday. Theaward was presented on 26 May 2012.

The recognition goes to prove that hard work anddedication can always make a difference.

We, at St. Michael’s, have always been impressed with yourselfless dedication, devotion and problem solving skills.

This is just the beginning of many such awards and distinction.

Congratulations again.

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• MADAM LOH WEI SENGAn INTERVIEW WITH

Madam Loh Wei Seng was born on the 8th ofFebruary 1955, in Ipoh. The 5th among 9 siblings,she received her early education at Gopeng,Perak. She is a Michaelian as she did her Form6 in St. Michael’s Institution. She was theprincipal of SMK St. Bernadette’s Convent, SMKMain Convent Ipoh, SMK Seri KeledangMenglembu before becoming the principal of St.Michael’s Institution.

Can you please briefly tell us about your daysas a student in SMI.Frankly, I consider myself to be very luckybecause it was not easy to get a place in Form6 those days. I was one of the 11 girls from Ave Maria Convent qualified to do Form 6 in SMI. Iwas a student librarian, Committee member of the Sixth Form Council and the school netball player.I had to work very hard to juggle between study and co-curricular activities. Despite that, I enjoyedmy days as a student in SMI. I really treasure those sweet memories in SMI.

Why did you choose teaching as your profession?I taught my younger sister how to read when I was six years old. I felt very happy each time shecould read what I taught her. From then on I developed the passion for teaching.

Please tell us about your career in the education service.I started my career as a Chemistry and Mathematics teacher. As I developed betteradministration skills, I was promoted as the Senior Assistant in SMK Doktor Megat Khas, Ipohafter 12 years of teaching in the same school. After 5 years, I was posted to SMK St. Bernadette’sConvent, Batu Gajah for another 7 years before I was promoted as the principal there. After1 year, I was posted to be the principal of SMK Main Convent, Ipoh. I was there for 4 and ahalf years. Then I was in SMK Seri Keledang, Menglembu as the principal for 10 months beforecoming to SMI in August 2011.

What has been the biggest challenge for you to adapt to since becoming the first ladyprincipal of SMI?The biggest challenge is for me to be accepted by others because generally people expect to see amale principal in a boys’ school. I have to work hard to prove that women are also capable ofbeing a leader in a boys’ school.

What was the most challenging task that you had to tackle so far as the principal?To instill self-discipline among the boys.

What was your first impression on SMI that sets us apart from other schools?It is a well-known and well-established school set up by the La Salle Brothers.

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