he magazine of St Michael’s Institution, is 65 years old this year. … · Khiew Wai Mun (Guru Kanan Bahasa), Pn. Norhayati bt. Abdullah (Guru Kanan Kemanusiaan), En. Ravindran

he magazine of St Michael’s Institution,“The Michaelian” is 65 years old this

year. The first magazine was published in1948 during the directorship of BrotherPatrick O’ Donovan. He was the BrotherDirector in St Michael’s from June 1938 toMarch 1948. He stood out in Michaelianhistory as an educationist par excellence whosucceeded in putting St Michael’s in the toprank of schools. He introduced scienceteaching and was responsible for increasedinterest and efficiency in the classroom andextra-curricular activities.

Among the many significant seeds sownduring the Patrician era were the setting upof Chinese language classes, the Literary andDebating Society, the Thrift Society, theSchool Broadcasting Society and theMichaelian magazine. He was alsoresponsible for the establishment of the DeLa Salle School in Kampar.

This year we pay tribute to“The Michaelian”, being showcased on thefront cover, all the past issues of themagazines we treasure and value. After aperiod of more than six decades,“The Michaelian” is still going strong andcontinues its quest to document the historic,significant and memorable events dear to all.

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SITTING (L-R) : En. Suhaimi B. Hamid, Pn. Chandrika A/P Rama Kuddy, Pn. Lee Seok Chean, Pn. Rohana Bt. Mohamad, Pn. Hing Chong Hua, Pn. Lim Kooi Wan, Pn. Hamesah Bt. Khalid, Pn. Hjh. Nurazizan Bt. Hj.Mohamed Razalli, 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 Enam), Pn. Loh Wei Seng, A.M.P. (Pengetua), Dato’ Brother V incent Corkery, Brother Matthew Bay Chai Leng, En. Ahmad Kemunchak B. Abdul Karim (Penolong Kanan Pentadbiran), En. RajendranNaidu A/L Kannayar (Penolong Kanan HEM), Tn. Hj. Mohamad Sidik B. Zakaria (Penolong Kanan Petang), En. Khiew Wai Mun (Guru Kanan Bahasa), En. Abdul Qaiyum B. Abdul Aziz (Guru Kanan Sains),En. Chong Weng Sung, En. Loo Leong Hoo, En. Lee Ping Kew, En. Brindes Lawrence A/L A. T. Pitchai, En. Samsudin B. Ghazali, En. Karunagaran A/L Krishnan, En. Ravindran A/L Vengadasalam

1ST ROW (L-R) : Pn. Nur Izyani Bt. Mohammad Zabidi, Pn. Ainisirry Bt. Yasha’a, Pn. Nor Azlina Bt. Mohamed Lop, Pn. Yusneza Bt. Mohd Yusof, Pn. Hjh. Rosilawati Bt. Basri, Pn. Noor Aini Bt. Abd. Ghani,Pn. Rohana Bt. Muhd Rejab, Pn. Norliza Bt. Hussin, Cik Wong Su Yoke, Pn. Sarojini A/P Singaram, Pn. Chew Mee Geok, Pn. Eswari @ Valliammai A/P Annamali, Pn. Rosenah Bt. Mat Johor,Pn. Cheong Mee Tai, Pn. Hjh. Rasidah Bt. Ismail, Pn. Thanaletchumy A/P Chellathurai, Pn. Roslinda Bt. Hamid, Pn. Kamilah Bt. Abu Bakar, Pn. Noor Fadhilah Bt. Amir Khalid, Pn. Aishah Bt. Mohd. Ismail,Pn. Thevanai A/P Amaippen, Pn. Wan Norliza Bt. Abdul Raoff, Pn. Hasliza Bt. Harun, Cik Siti Noraisyah Bt. Jali ludin, Pn. Saimah Bt. Saleh, Pn. Jamaliah Bt. Sulaiman, Pn. Senthamarai A/P Sanniasi,Pn. Azaliza Bt. Mohd Nawawi, Cik Shafizah Bt. Omar Hisham, Pn. Sumathi A/P Marimuthu

2ND ROW (L-R) : Pn. Woo Pik Kuan, Pn. Yu Sing Keng, Pn. Zuraida Bt. Mohd Usop, Pn. Atifah Bt. Othman, Pn. Kamalespary A/P Krishnan, Pn. Low Khian Tyng, Cik Wong Chin Fui, Pn. Siti Hafiza Bt. Shafeei,Pn. Saliburi, Bt. Mamat, Pn. Roszatol Bt. Ishak, Pn. Fairul Faqhizanizah Bt. Amir Hassan, Cik Jessy Anak Albert (Guru Pelatih), Pn. Nur Athika Bt. Mohammad Patel, Pn. Tan Hwee Eng, Pn. Lim Mui Yew,Cik Louis Mary A/P G. Arokiam, Pn. Chia Yann Ling, Cik Mah Yoke Y in, Pn. Anthonyamah A/P Joseph Thomas, Pn. Chong Chok Kwan, Pn. Shaw Wanni A/P K im Yean, Datin Norhasmah Bt. Mohamad,Pn. Zeti Akhtar Bt. Adnan, Pn. Faziah Bt. Omar, Cik Selvi A/P Kathiry, Pn. Geetha A/P Samyvelu, Cik Foong Yin Pui

3RD ROW (L-R) : En. Raindy Anduroh (Guru Pelatih), En. Alexaus Dujy Anak Ragai (Guru Pelatih), En. Zulkefli B. Sulaiman, En. Mohamad Farizal B. Mohamad Razali (Guru Pelatih), En. A. Thederajan A/L I.Asirvatham, En. Ooi Kean Giap, En. Sathianathan A/L Kathumuthu, En. Rohaizat B. Mohammed Taib, En. Liew Boon Ket, En. Ahmad Fairus B. Mohd Zain, En. Fahmi B. Che Ibrahim, Tn. Hj. Azhar B. MohdRodzi, En. Mohd Hafizan B. Mohamad, En. Abi Talib B. Yunus, En. Tommy Borromeo John (Guru Pelatih), En. Palaiswaran A/L Naysapalan, En. Ibrahim B. Ahmed, Tn. Hj. Mohd Zulkefli B. Ahmad, En. VeeriahA/L Sinniah, En. Sohot B. Surdi, En. Mohammad Safuan B. Abdul Rahim, En. Izwan Syah B. Ibrahim (Guru Pelatih), En. Mohd Shahrol Nizam B. Mt Nor, En. Mohamad B. Saraani (Guru Pelatih), En. Helmi B.Md Isa, En. Saiful Bahri B. Ahmad

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.

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ST. MICHAEL’S INSTITUTION, 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 school and to our class.

• Out of respect for God and our fellowmen, to follow the rules of good moralityin our personal and social behaviour.

• To show respect to all who exercise authority, parents and teachers especiallyand student leaders as well.

• To be smart in dress and appearance and to follow school directives in thesematters.

• To give first attention to our studies and in a spirit of service to participate inextramural 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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he Michaelian 2013 aptly carries the theme, ‘OnwardsMichaelian! Valiant And True’. Rooted in the ever strongtradition of St. Michael’s over the decades, the theme truly inspires

all Michaelians to step into the new century, guided by the willpower anddetermination of past exemplary Michaelians.

Compiling The Michaelian has been a mammoth task and a publication ofthis nature is often an intensely collective effort. I am so thankful that Ihave been blessed with a dedicated team who has the far-sightedness andremarkable news sense. These qualities had indeed helped significantly inproducing this yearbook which, I reckon, every Michaelian is able toreminisce the special moments they spent in St Michael’s Institution.

There is something for everyone here, the variety and creativity of thearticles and events in these pages represent the talents of St. Michael’sstudents. The strength and spirit of the students are developed within theschool through the hardwork, perseverence, thoughts and aspirations. Thisschool attains its eminence in the first place through the achievements ofour students.

We are delighted that we have been able to chronicle the developmentsand evolution that took place in our school at almost every turn. I sincerelyhope that this yearbook will open a window for every Michaelian to havean insight of our Alma Mater.

On behalf of the Editorial Board, I would like to express my heartfeltgratitude to the teacher advisors who have been of immense help in

breathing life into these pages. To those who have contributed to theyearbook in any form, you have my utmost appreciation.

The Editorial Board of the year 2013 takes great pleasure inpresenting to you, The Michaelian 2013.

-BELIEVE IN EVERYTHING BECAUSE EVERYTHING IS REACHABLE-

-QUIS UT DEUS-

CHRISTINA SEE-KEI WONGEDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh dan Salam Sejahtera.

Sesungguhnya, sistem pendidikan di Malaysia telah banyak menyumbangkepada kemajuan dan kemakmuran negara selama ini. Namunpenambahbaikan secara berterusan adalah diperlukan bagi memastikan mutupendidikan negara kita setanding dengan pendidikan di negara-negara maju.Melalui kajian semula pendidikan secara menyeluruh, kita berupaya memahami kekuatan, kelemahan sertacabaran sistem sekolah di Malaysia, selain memberikan tumpuan kepada usaha meningkatkan standard danmerapatkan jurang pencapaian di setiap peringkat. Ini kerana matlamat untuk menjadikan Malaysia sebagaisebuah negara maju amat bergantung kepada keupayaan negara dalam menyediakan pendidikan yang berkualitikepada rakyat.

Usaha berterusan kerajaan dalam memastikan akses pendidikan yang berkualiti untuk setiap lapisan masyarakatdiharapkan berupaya memberi kesan berganda yang positif kepada pembangunan pendidikan secara menyeluruh.Ianya juga mampu membantu meningkatkan daya saing negara, melonjakkan pertumbuhan ekonomi dansekaligus menjadikan Malaysia sebuah negara maju yang berpendapatan tinggi. Kelangsungan pembangunanpendidikan negara turut diperkukuhkan melalui usaha pemantapan infrastruktur serta peningkatan kemudahanfizikal di institusi-institusi pendidikan di bawah dasar perancangan pembangunan pendidikan Rancangan MalaysiaKe-10.

Sebagai nadi utama dalam usaha untuk membangunkan modal insan yang akan memacu kemajuan negara padamasa hadapan, Kementerian Pendidikan akan terus berusaha untuk menggarap potensi murid secara menyeluruhdalam bidang akademik serta pelbagai bidang lain selain akademik. Saya berharap agar seluruh warga pendidikdan para pelajar dapat bersama-sama menguatkan tekad dan usaha bagi memastikan bidang pendidikan negarakita terus relevan dan cemerlang. Semoga lebih banyak jalinan kerjasama dapat diusahakan dengan semua pihakbagi tujuan penambahbaikan dan pemantapan sistem pendidikan negara.

Marilah kita bersama-sama berganding bahu dalam menjayakan matlamat menyediakan pendidikan yangberkualiti kepada rakyat serta mewujudkan sistem pendidikan bertaraf dunia di negara kita. Akhir kata, tahniahdan syabas diucapkan kepada Sidang Redaksi serta semua pihak yang telah berusaha gigih bagi merealisasikanpenerbitan majalah sekolah ini.

“Selamat Maju Jaya”

TAN SRI DATO’ HJ. MUHYIDDIN B. HJ. MOHD YASSINMenteri Pendidikan Malaysia

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Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi WabarakatuhSalam Sejahtera dan Salam 1Malaysia.

Tahniah dan syabas saya rakamkan buat Jawatankuasa Sidang RedaksiMajalah Sekolah atas kejayaan dalam menerbitkan Majalah Sekolah padatahun ini. Bagi pihak Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, segala usaha dansumbangan kalian dalam penerbitan majalah ini amatlah dihargai dan disanjung tinggi.

Selaras dengan Pelan Pembangunan Pendidikan Malaysia 2013-2025, saya dan warga pendidik merupakanpenggerak bagi meneruskan usaha dan semangat bagi memastikan PPPM ini dapat dilaksanakan sebaiknya.Pelan ini mempunyai aspirasi bagi mentransformasi pendidikan di negara kita. Sejak negara mencapaikemerdekaan 1957, komitmen kerajaan dalam meningkatkan kualiti pendidikan tidak pernah surut. PPPMmengandungi pelan tindakan bagi meningkatkan kualiti guru dan kemenjadian murid secara menyeluruh.Terdapat lima aspirasi sistem yang perlu dicapai bagi membolehkan kita melihat kemenjadian murid.Kementerian berharap dengan terlaksananya kelima-lima aspirasi sistem ini, keberhasilan murid akanmenyerlah menjelang 2025. Murid merupakan aset yang sangat berharga kepada negara. Justeru, PPPMtelah menetapkan enam aspirasi murid. Untuk mencapai lima aspirasi sistem dan enam aspirasi muridtersebut, 11 anjakan telah dikenalpasti dan akan dilaksanakan dalam tiga peringkat atau gelombang bermuladari 2013 hinggalah 2025.

Sehubungan dengan itu, murid-murid sekolah menengah yang bakal melangkah ke alam pendidikan yanglebih tinggi perlu dilengkapi dengan ilmu pengetahuan yang jitu, nilai kerohanian yang mantap, literasiteknologi terkini dan kemahiran komunikasi yang berkesan. Sesungguhnya, kejayaan transformasi pendidikanini amat penting bagi memastikan hasrat negara maju tercapai menjelang 2020.

Akhir kata, marilah kita sama-sama meningkatkan kapasiti pendidikan dan kredibiliti warganegara Malaysiayang mampu menggalas cabaran untuk mengangkat martabat bangsa Malaysia yang berjaya.

Sekian, terima kasih.

Transformasi Pendidikan Memenuhi Aspirasi Negara

TAN SRI ABD GHAFAR B. MAHMUDKetua Pengarah Pendidikan Malaysia

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Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh dan Selamat Sejahtera.

Bersyukur saya ke hadrat Allah S.W.T. atas limpah izin-Nya diberikesempatan kepada saya menyampaikan sepatah dua kata dalam ruanganini.

Sekalung ucapan tahniah dan syabas saya rakamkan buat warga SMK St. Michael, Ipoh, khususnya SidangRedaksi Majalah sekolah atas komitmen yang baik dalam menerbitkan Majalah Sekolah. Bagi pihak JabatanPendidikan Negeri Perak, segala usaha murni dan sumbangan semua pihak dalam menjayakan penerbitanini amatlah dihargai.

Dalam usaha kita meningkatkan kualiti pendidikan negara, budaya kerja cemerlang, berfokus dan berintegritiperlu diberi keutamaan dalam menghasilkan impak positif yang mampu melepasi standard piawaian yangditetapkan. Di samping itu, kreativiti, inovasi dan komitmen dalam kalangan warga pendidik dan anak didikdi sekolah perlu dijadikan budaya dalam kehidupan seharian. Elemen ini amat penting dalam mengiktirafkebolehmampuan berfikir aras tinggi dalam menjana kemenjadian murid yang cemerlang akademik,kokurikulum dan sahsiah.

Semoga Majalah SMK St. Michael, Ipoh yang diterbitkan ini juga mampu menjadi wadah untuk warga sekolahmemupuk budaya penyayang dan mengiktiraf segala sumbangan warganya dalam meletakkan kemajuansekolah pada tahap yang cemerlang, serta menjadi elemen rujukan di hari muka.

Akhir kata, saya berdoa dan berharap semoga segala usaha gigih dalam merealisasikan penerbitan majalahini diberkati dan dimanfaatkan oleh seluruh warga sekolah. Marilah kita bersama-sama membulatkan tekaddan membina semangat dalam merealisasikan kecemerlangan seiring dengan Transformasi Pendidikan Negara.

Selamat maju jaya dan terima kasih.

HJ. MUHAMAT ROLI B. HJ. HASSAN, PMP., AMN., AMPPengarah Pendidikan Negeri Perak

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Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh dan Salam Sejahtera.

Terlebih dahulu tahniah diucapkan kepada Sidang Redaksi Majalah THEMICHAELIAN edisi 2013 atas kejayaan menerbitkan majalah sekolah yangistimewa ini. Terima kasih kerana memberi kesempatan untuk sayamencoretkan sepatah dua kata dalam majalah ini.

Daerah Kinta Utara sudah lama dianggap sebagai penanda aras pencapaian akademik, kokurikulum, sukandan pengurusan organisasi sekolah yang tinggi bukan sahaja di negeri Perak, bahkan di seluruh negara.Banyak sekali sekolah bertaraf premier, kluster kecemerlangan dan berprestasi tinggi terletak di sini. Namun,kita juga sedar bahawa masih terdapat golongan murid kurang beruntung dan bermasalah pembelajaranyang perlu kepada perhatian secara khusus. Maka, konsep pendidikan inklusif tidak menyebabkan kita lupaterhadap pendidikan khas.

Perubahan dan penambahbaikan dalam dasar pendidikan negara seperti pentaksiran berasaskan sekolah(PBS), kemahiran berfikir aras tinggi (KBAT) dan sarana sekolah yang menjadi inti pati pelaksanaan PelanPembangunan Pendidikan Malaysia (PPPM) 2013-2025 menuntut warga pendidikan Kinta Utara berfikir diluar kotak, serta mengaplikasikan strategi lautan biru supaya terus berdaya saing dan dihormati. Sayamengucapkan tahniah kerana warga sekolah dan ibu bapa berjaya memanfaatkan pelbagai aplikasi atas talianbagi melicinkan pengurusan sekolah dan maklumat pencapaian murid dengan lebih berkesan dan cekap.Mudah-mudahan sumbangan ikhlas tuan puan bakal memacu pendidikan di Kinta Utara ke persadakecemerlangan yang dihajati.

Majalah sekolah ialah naskhah yang memaparkan kegiatan pendidikan dan pencapaian pembelajaran yangterkini. Bagi warga sekolah, butiran dan gambar yang dimuatkan bakal menjadi kenangan indah zamanpersekolahan. Memang benar bahawa media sosial maya mengakibatkan naskhah bercetak semakinterpinggir, tetapi sebagai dokumentasi yang bersifat rasmi, majalah sekolah akan terus relevan sampai bila-bila.

Sekali lagi saya mengucapkan tahniah kepada Jawatankuasa Majalah dan Sidang Redaksi THE MICHAELIAN2013. Kepada pembaca majalah ini, semoga beroleh manfaat yang tidak terhingga.

Sekian, terima kasih.

HAJI MARAZLEN @ MAR AZLAN B. AMRAN, AMP, PPTPegawai Pendidikan Daerah Kinta Utara

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Dear Michaelians and the whole community of SMI,

Greetings of Peace!

I greet you warmly especially on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of yourannual magazine, “THE MICHAELIAN”!

St. Michael’s Institution is now more than a century old! You join many Lasallian institutions in the world thathave recently celebrated their centenary. During such occasions, we often look back to the rich history of ourschool and identify the various milestones that have contributed to what our beloved alma mater is today.

One such milestone for St. Michael’s Institution is the actual laying of the foundation stone of the first schoolbuilding 91 years ago. Constructed in stages for a period of about thirty years, it boasts a lengthy façade thathas earned recognition as a heritage building of Malaysia. The building itself witnessed the progress of theschool from its humble beginnings to its current tradition of providing quality and holistic education to theyouth.

We owe this impressive building to two icons whose examples of being “valiant and true” are ideal for allMichaelians to emulate.

The first icon is well known Brother Vernier - Auguste, the first Brother Director of St. Michael’s Institutionand the man behind the construction and design of the building. With his foresight and careful planning, hedared to build a structure bigger that anything in Ipoh at that time. Despite all difficulties in finances,government permits and criticisms, they were able to open the first part of the building a year after layingthe foundations.

The second icon is Brother Patrick O' Donovan who ensured the survival of St. Michael’s Institution during theSecond World War. He foresaw the increase in enrollment and persisted in procuring government approval forthe expansion of the building paving the way for its final completion in 1951 by his successor. Brother Patrickwas imprisoned during the war and brought the school back to shape as soon as the war was over. Heintroduced Science and Chinese language classes, as well as establishing several school societies including “THEMICHAELIAN” magazine in 1948.

The stories of Brother Vernier - Auguste and Brother Patrick O' Donovan and the Brothers that came after themare worth sharing. Their legacies stand tall and proud, valiant and true. Your glorious history, like the horizontallines of the school building, point a straight and clear direction to follow: “Onward Michaelians, Valiant and True!”

I encourage you to share your inspiring icons to all the Lasallians in Asia and the world. Be assured of myprayers for all of you!

Live Jesus in Our Hearts!

BR. EDMUNDO L. FERNANDEZ FSCBrother Visitor of La Sallian Schools Lasallian East Asia District (LEAD)

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It is plainly evident that a unique project of all our Lasallian Schools inMalaysia is our School Magazine. It not only serves to recall the eventsfor the year but is a permanent gift that we will cherish all the years ofour life as individuals and as a community of Lasallians.

It is with these sentiments that I on behalf of the La Salle Brothers andthe Lasallian Family in Malaysia share these few thoughts for your Michaelian 2013. It is indeed appropriatethat you have chosen as the theme for this year “Onward Michaelians! Valiant and True”. We can beginwith the assumption that all Michaelians - the Students, Administrators, the Teachers, the Parents, theAlumni and Associates see the need to Move Forward.

But we can also begin with a basic Question: Is our Way Forward A Quest or A Follow-the Rest? It is obviousthat today Life cannot be just about following the Crowd (As some people will say... Ikut saaaaja) but asLasallians to be ready for the onerous and arduous task of blazing a new trail in the wilderness with thepost-modern Y and Z Generation! It is this prophetic trail-blazing adventure in 17th century France by JohnBaptist de La Salle that we are called to revisit in 21st century globalised Malaysia. It is in this new contextthat the word Valiant takes a deeper meaning as a new bravery and ardent steadfastness to the LasallianEducational Mission in Malaysia.

The core challenge of Transforming Lasallian Schools as Michaelians and Lasallians in Malaysia calls for abravery and courage to creatively offer a new model of education with its quality and integrity, uniquepedagogy and participatory approach. We need to focus on holistic education: transforming persons throughcharacter-building and nurturing an ecology inspired by the Lasallian ethos and in association with all themembers of the Lasallian Family. We need to take greater responsibility for the Young, who are facingdifficulties in and outside the school and offer them alternative vocational and career paths. Today this isbravery!!

We need to remind ourselves that we have never been the pliant Crowd; we have always strayed into theDifficult Path ahead of others because we have been VALIANT in our Ways and TRUE to our DREAMS :one that is founded on a Faith that fires the Within, the Hope and Joy that binds us in Association and aLove that can only be measured by the Giver (Educator) and the Receiver (Learner).

BR. ANTHONY ROGERS FSCDirectorChristian Brothers’ Schools Malaysia

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Greetings of peace and goodwill!

It is my privilege to be still part of the Michaelian scene, on the sidelinesperhaps but still as a committed observer.

There is so much evidence of the Michaelian spirit in the many activities,both daily and seasonal, and in the fine level of participation, in the ever emerging youth leaders whoproudly align themselves with all that is best in our traditions.

While we focus on the achievements let us keep in mind that our Lasallian mission gives priority to thepoor, the unloved, the excluded and the disoriented. These especially need to feel accepted, appreciated,and listened to.

They may not be so visible, we may even have to seek them out to give them appropriate care. Withineach class community, and the larger school community, fellow students who are caring and responsiblecan play a crucial role. We encourage them to do this.

It is also a key concern of both the teacher and the parent, and in some cases professional help may haveto be sought.

We like to rally to our watchword ONWARD MICHAELIANS! VALIANT & TRUE! Let us make sure no one isleft behind.

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DATO’ BROTHER VINCENT CORKERY

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“.....Heaven will e’er protect, sons of St. Michael’s valiant and true!” - I guessthat most of us Michaelians would be humming these words to the tune ofour School Rally when we read them. And surely we shall be duly blessedwith heavenly wellbeing if we remain valiant and true in all that we do.Indeed the seare relevant words of wisdom and inspiration for ending ourschool song, for these values are generally found in wise and respectedleaders and successful people.

There are a few ways to look at what it means to be valiant and true. An example is the principle of keepingtrue to our word or promise, even when it sometimes is inconvenient to do so. By doing so we maintain ourintegrity and build the trust and respect that are necessary for healthy relationships. A simple example, beingpunctual for an appointment is something highly valued by the other party, as few would like to waste theirtime waiting for latecomers. Therefore even if it is really impossible to keep an appointment due to unforeseenand unavoidable events, we could maintain some integrity by informing the other party in advance, or as soonas we can.

Authenticity is another example of being valiant and true. It is important to make a stand for what is rightrather than who is right. It takes courage to say something that is contradictory to the view of one who ispopular, significant or powerful. Therefore some people do tend to go with the flow and say what he thinks ispopular, without deep conviction. Worst still, he goes on to act differently in another environment. Consistencyin a person’s words and deeds defines his personality and character. Imagine the difficulty of dealing with aperson who lacks conviction and changes his stand from time to time.

I would like to share with you that I highly value and seek characteristics of integrity and authenticity in myorganization’s executives and staff. So too would most employers.

A common trait for survival is for one to adapt to the environment and sometimes even to compromise thetruth and principles of right and wrong just to win approval and acceptance amongst peers. Haven’t we seencases of people falling into gangsterism and the habit of smoking and drinking just because of peer pressure?This is but a gentle reminder on the virtues of being valiant and true under social pressure, to stay on theright path and away from trouble.

Abraham Lincoln stoodfirmly for principles of human equality and even declared civil war to fight for libertyand civil rights. Among other noble stands, and under extreme pressure from rich and powerful businessmenand politicians, he steadfastly remained valiant and true, to abolish slavery in the southern states of Americaand confer full citizenship upon ex-slaves.

Being valiant and true are the foundation stones to build healthy, mature, interdependent and mutually fulfillingrelationships between friends, husbands and wives, and business associates. Such values will carry us throughlife successfully. As we enter the second Michaelian century, I wish that these values will continue to beinternalized in all Michaelians.

Onward Michaelians! Valiant and True!

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

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2013 has been a momentous year for your PTA. Because of thecontribution from your parents we were able to assist the schooladministrators in uplifting your schooling experience. Your parentscontribution is appreciated and the cooperation of the schooladministrators is valued. I and my committee members thank you all.

In 2013 your PTA carried out our normal duties with ease as contributions from parents were encouraging.We budgeted for RM30,000 to help needy students. This amount appears large but when broken downwe were only able to help ten students from each Form. I hope that your PTA, through your support willbe able to continue this worthwhile project. I am proud to have been able to represent you all to channelyour contributions towards this cause and thank you for your support. We also undertook the improvementto our staff dining room and toilets. This work may not directly benefit our children but I believe that thepayback can be measured empirically. When our teachers are comfortable they are happy and a happyteacher will bring out the best in our children.

In 2012 your PTA and the Board of Governors decided to plan for a concert hall and car park. Throughthe help of our Second Finance Minister, Dato Seri Husni, who is a Michaelian, we were allocated twohundred thousand ringgit by the Government towards this project. We still have a long way to go beforewe can raise enough funds to complete this project but meanwhile, in December 2013, we have startedthe initial work of clearing the ground first. Your PTA will support the BoG to materialise this project.

We must all believe in a common vision before we can be truly united. I suggest that Michaelians uniteby sharing a common good. As a start, let us look at our founder, St. John De La Salle and his desire tocare for the Last, Lost and the Least and begin from here. Let us embrace this gentleness and kindnesstowards our fellow Michaelians. Let us be identified by our honesty and politeness. When you step outfrom school as a group, let others identfy you as Michaelians; not because of your school badge but becauseof your sportsmanship and fairplay.

Thank you for giving me an opportunity to be of service to this great Institution. I wish you all success inyour strive for Unity and Truth.

Yours sincerely,JOSEPH MICHAEL LEE ONN HEANPTA Chairman, SMK St. Michael, Ipoh

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Greetings to SMI Principal Madam Loh Wei Seng, her administrativeteam, staff, students and parents and congratulations on another yearof excellent achievement.

The recent centenary celebrations show-cased SMI as a vibrantcommunity, a key element of our Michaelian heritage. The closebonding of the Board with the PTA and with the Old Michaelians’ Association reflects this sense ofcommunity in a very tangible way.

Highly significant also is the bonding which takes place in the classroom, on the playing field and asmembers of the many uniform groups. This is something we take into life with us and it warms thehearts of Michaelians wherever they go, right into later years.

More than ever it is “Onward Michaelians! Valiant & True”, a worthy tradition that we are happy tohonour and maintain.

Special regards to one and all.

MR. ADRIAN TSEN KENG YAMPresidentOld Michaelians’ Association

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As we reflect on the year which is coming to a close, we are truly grateful for anumber of achievements which have brought glory to the school. To start with,we added a few feathers in the cap by achieving excellent results in the PMR,SPM and STPM examinations. We have 51 students scoring all A’s in the PMR.The school was indeed honored to be awarded with appreciation certificates forgreat improvement in SPM and STPM by the District Education Office.

In the field of sports, our national shot putt champion, R. Meveeqhen, markedhis international debut by winning the bronze medal in both the South-East Asian Youth Athletics Championships 2013in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and the ASEAN Schools Game Athletics 2013 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the state level co-curricular achievements, St. Michael’s produced state champions in the National Science Challenges, RHB-NST Spell-ItRight and the Pidato 1Malaysia. We also achieved 2nd placing at the state level in Debate, Public Speaking, Tennisand Badminton. Congratulations and thank you teachers, parents and students for your great achievement andcommitment.

I must mention the successful production of our annual drama, this year being “The Lion King” and “The MichaelianTalentime”. This project is traditionally a joint effort between the school and the Old Michaelians Association, withthe strong support of the La Salle Brothers, the Board of Governors, The Parent-Teacher Association, teachers, parentsand students. Our sincere appreciation to all of them especially the drama director, Miss Corrinne Mah and the“Talentime” coordinator Miss Foong Yin Pui. Special thanks to Mr. Adrian Tsen, the main fund-raiser cum President ofthe OMA for his continued and valuable assistance in making the drama a success.

The Michaelian Military Band made another milestone this year by having successfully organised a concert to raisefunds to acquire new instruments. My deepest appreciation to all donors and sponsors, not forgetting the concertedefforts put in by the teacher advisers, band members, parents, teachers and students to make the concert a success.Our academic success and great co-curricular achievements this year have brought us much satisfaction and joy.

The school theme this year, “Onward Michaelians! Valiant & True” is to inspire students to stride forward to be valiantand true Michaelians. It is our ardent hope that we could produce Michaelians who are courageous, determined,faithful and with high integrity. We expect all Michaelians to be well-mannered, respect others and care for one anotherespecially the under-priviledged in line with the slogan of St. Michael’s Institution, “Faith, Service and Community”. Itis a Michaelian tradition to have a school theme as guiding principle to achieve our expectations as stated in thetheme.

I take this opportunity to thank Dato’ Brother Vincent Corkery, the La Salle Brothers, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lee Oi Hian,members of the Board of Governors, Mr. Adrian Tsen and the OMA, Mr. Joseph Michael Lee, members of the PTA,Mr. Michael Lip and the Klang Valley SMI Alumni Association for their moral, spiritual and financial support.

Lastly, I thank the Editorial Board members for their excellent team work in putting on record all happenings andachievements in school. Their creativity and enterprise skills have undoubtedly succeeded in producing a qualitymagazine. I must also mention the advertisers who continue to support us and individuals who contributed articlesand assisted in editing. My best wishes.

“Onward Michaelians ! Valiant And True”

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MDM. LOH WEI SENG, AMPPrincipal, SMK St. Michael, Ipoh

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t’s an honour for me to be here to deliver this speech. Never in mywildest dream I have dreamt of giving this speech in front of oldMichaelians, teachers and parents. I have been in this school for eight

years including this year and I am really proud to proclaim myself as a‘Michaelian’. This is because we Michaelians have our own unique way of doingthings that we are assigned to do. The Michaelian spirit which is inherited fromour seniors gets stronger every year.

I would like to thank GOD for what he has given me so far. I owe my deepestgratitude to my alma mater and to my parents especially my mother. Theschool has taught me a lot and it has brought me here. My mother is veryconsiderate and tolerate a lot with me as I have duties to carry on in theschool. I am also thankful to all the teachers who have taught me so farbecause they have moulded me into what I am today. Last but not least Iwould like to thank all my Michaelian brothers and sisters who were right therewhen I needed them.

My mom used to tell me that if only she had a chance she would build ahouse for me in this school because I spend most of my time in school ratherthan at home. When I was a boy scout, the Scout Den became my secondhome whereas now the school has become my second home. The La Sallianculture really has taught me of who I am and what can I do to help others.De La Salle has taught me that giving is more fulfilling than taking.

One thing we Michaelians have in common is that when we put our heart andsoul into what we do, we really do it to our best and that makes others tothink twice before they make up their mind to face us and that is somethingI really cherish. It’s not an easy journey to be where I am today and it’s notgoing to be an easy journey either to excel in life but we have to learn totake life for what it is.

The one thing that I always remind myself of is only a coward stays back anddoes not do anything while a leader takes the first step and strives forwardand learns from mistakes to do well in future.

Before I end my speech I would like to say this “We were born for a reasonand as humans we have to find the reason because at the end of the day thatvery reason is going to define who we are”.

Thank you.

QUIS UT DEUS

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Iinspired me to excel and the Lasallian Brothers whom I’ve crossed path withthat gave me sound advice. My gratitude goes to fellow Michaelians who havejourney faithfully with me throughout my smooth sailing and turbulent times inSt. Michael’s Institution.

It has been a very eventful and fulfilling twelve months serving this school andmeeting many interesting and inspiring people. I still remember the very firsttime I stepped into this school, in awe at the grandeur of the school building,in fear not knowing what to expect from the students here and in love withthe warmth and welcome I received. To be given the opportunity to learn andadopt the Michaelian traditions and culture and the Lasallian values as well asthe experience of working with different kinds of people are lessons I will forevertreasure in my life. St. Michael Institution has taught me the realities of life thatthe journey in achieving something is more important than the destination itself.The thought of being a Lady Michaelian never crossed my mind but theexperience of being one will forever be treasured.

Fellow Michaelians,

Life is but of many pit stops in a Formula One race. It is necessary to makethese stops, to improve, to change as well as to learn but I daresay, these stopsthat you have made or are going to make will be of great help to spur you onto your final destination. Behind every trial and turbulation lies a great lesson.Let us not forget our principles and ethics that have brought us this far and letus stand firm together as Michaelians in bringing the school to greater heights.

Allow me to end with a quote.“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough”-Mae West

Thank You.

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Receiving the Nicet Joseph Medal and being honored with the Michaelian of the Year 2013 Award wassomething I never dreamt of. Jogging my memory to the moment I stepped foot on the compound of St.Michael’s and looking at the majestic building ahead gave me an evergreen impact in my mind where I can


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still recall how I thanked my lucky stars to be in such a great school. I remembered my parents telling me that it’simperative to be conspicuous amongst the crowd and create a good first impression as it will always be lasting. Havingthis in mind, I walked into this wonderful school with pride and burning desire to emerge as an exemplary student.

I wish to wholeheartedly express my utmost respect and deepest gratitude towards the headmistress, Madam Loh WeiSeng, teachers, friends and of course my parents for their continuous support and motivation which spurred me up tomaintain my stance of consistently attaining good academic records throughout the years in this school. Their endlesssupport bolstered my sports trail as well, starting from scratch from merely representing the school to representingthe district, and then the state and eventually the country. In May 2013, I made a significant achievement by winningthe gold medal in the Nationals, MSSM 2013 for the Under 18 boys shot putt event. I made a breakthrough by enjoyinga meteoric rise to the international arena, representing the country and bagging the bronze medals in both the SEAYouth Athletics Championships in Ho Chi Minh and ASEAN Schools Games in Hanoi both held in June 2013. With myoutstanding performance in the ASEAN Schools meet where I had set a personal best, I qualified to the World YouthChampionships 2013 held in Donetsk, Ukraine in July which was the meet I was most cognizant and fully focused onfrom the beginning of the year but I was denied the opportunity to compete due to technical hitches. I then had themost propitious experience throughout my sports trail, competing with fellow athletes all around Asia in the AsianSchools Meet held in Pahang where I emerged 4th placing.

Throughout the busy year, my committed teachers were the biggest pillars of support in my academics as they guidedand helped me out altruistically, ensuring that I possess the best of both worlds. Some were even willing to sacrificetheir time after school to assist me in developing a clearer understanding regarding a particular subject. I couldn’t thankthese educators more. I was also offered to join the Bukit Jalil Sports School but I staunchly declined it due to myindescribable affection towards the alma mater, living by the saying “Once a Michaelian, always a Michaelian”. Beingentitled as a Michaelian isn’t just a pride but truly is a lifetime’s treasure. The Michaelian Spirit flames in me whereverI go. Being a Michaelian has truly imparted essential moral values in me. I’m greatly inspired by the countless numberof former Michaelians who have developed and entrenched the legacy St. Michael’s Institution has today.

Patience, perseverance and courage are the most important values we Michaelians should adorn in living a virtuouslife. I am thankful to the Lord for introducing these true people of the Michaelian community who enriched my life asthey have unfailingly stood by me through thick and thin throughout my years in this school. Lastly, I would like toseize this opportunity to wish all Michaelians a great success in their future endeavors.

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BOARD OF GOVERNORSSMK ST. MICHAEL, IPOH 2013

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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t. Michael’s success, long-standing presence and strong reputation in the communityare mainly attributed to a team of very committed and determined members whosit on its Board of Governors.S

Besides ensuring that the rich La Salliantradition and character of St Michael’sInstitution are closely preserved, thegovernors have always hold firmly totheir instrumental role as custodian topreserve the values, heritage and ethosof Lasallian education among thestudents.

The Board has never forsaken the needsof “the last, the lost and the least” at St.Michael’s. It provides financial assistancefor the marginalised in the schoolpopulation. One such program is to hireteaching personnel to conduct extraclasses in core subjects to assist the students academically. This is in line with ourcommitment to support our young people in every way as they begin to make their way inthe world.

We look forward to a future which not only consolidates the roles of the De La Salle’s andour teachers, but which sees the standards of the school continue to rise, focussing on theLasallian ideals of “Faith,Service and Community”.

We thank the Chairman ofthe Board Dato’ Seri Lee OiHian, Dato’ Brother VincentCorkery, the governors andthe Principal Madam LohWei Seng for remarkableand outstandingcontributions.

The Board will continue tosupport the school inupholding its tradition of service and to raise the standards even higher.

“Teaching Minds. Touching Hearts. Transforming Lives” - John Baptist De La Salle

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OLD MICHAELIANS’ ASSOCIATION, IPOH

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AdvisorBro. Matthew Bay

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PresidentMr. Adrian Tsen

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1st Vice PresidentMr. Yong Sin Wah

Publication SecretaryAdvisor

Dato’ Bro. VincentCorkery, FSC

2nd Vice PresidentMr. Louis Rozario

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Secretary &Welfare SecretaryMr. Peter Khiew

TreasurerMr. Steven Lee

Social & CulturalSecretary

Mr. Yip Chee Thong

Sports SecretaryMr. Anthony

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Dr. Yap Chee Seng Mr. R.Gnanasagaran

Mr. Jeyarajah Mdm. Loh Wei Seng(Principal)

Mr. Wong Chee Weng Mr. Ramakrishnan Mr. ThomasWong Yoon Kee

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irstly, we would like to take a minute to remember our past honorary secretaryMr. Harneak Singh who passed on in April 2013. We remember his tirelesscontributions and selfless sacrifices towards the Michaelian cause as an old boy andF

through his tenure as the secretary of the Old Michaelians Association. The late Harneakwas instrumental in realizing the setting up of the Michaelian Heritage Gallery and compilingthe many historical facts of the school. For many of us, Harneak Singh remains strong inour memory.

Staying true and faithful to the alma mater, OMA continued to bring the old boys togetherthrough its popular annual dinners. For three consecutive years, 2011, 2012 (being St.Michael’s Centennial Celebration) and this year, the excitement among the old boys wasparticularly felt as the dinners and gatherings were held at St. Michael’s grounds. Thegatherings of thousands of old boys, members of the Lasallian alumni nationwide and well-wishers from many corners of the world had indeed brought the Michaelian community muchcloser.

We also reached out to the needy, particularly students who were in need of financialassistance to acquire workbooks, shoes or uniforms. It’s our way to give back to the almamater. Our annual visit to the residents at Asrama Bintang, a home for aged women withintellectual, physical and emotional difficulties, forms the main part of our agenda. It wouldalways be a time for fellowship, dinner and to distribute financial aid.

OMA continued to assist the school in strengthening the tradition of performing arts in St.Michael’s - this year being “The Lion King”. We wish to thank the Principal, teachers, thedirector Miss Corrinne Mah, the crew and the cast for such a brilliant and superbperformance.

OMA has good working relationships with the BOG headed by Tan Sri Lee Oi Hian, PTA underthe leadership of Mr. Joseph Michael Lee and SMI Principal Madam Loh Wei Seng. We alsomaintain a good relationship with the Brothers and other Lasallian Associations

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eneral Councillor of De La Salle Christian Brothers (Pacific-Asia Region Conference)Brother David Hawke was at St Michael’s Institution, Ipoh on an official visit. Hewas welcomed by the Principal, Madam Loh Wei Seng and her administrators when

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On Official Visit To SMIGhe walked into the school compound from the La Salle Centre. To add merriment to theoccasion, the prefects formed a reception line to welcome our guests.

A brief discussion about school matters was later held at the OMA Secretariat. Also presentat the simple session were Sector Leader for Malaysia, Brother Anthony Rogers, BrotherVincent Corkery and Brother Matthew Bay.

Brother David was obviously amazed with the school’s efforts in keeping the Lasallian ethosand tradition alive. The entourage also met up with teachers and students.

At the school parlour, Brother David was similarly impressed when he noticed that awardsfor the “Michaelian of The Year” were presented in honour of past Superior-General BrotherNicet-Joseph. (Brother Nicet visited SMI in 1962 and the first recipient of “Michaelian of theYear” was accorded to commemorate his visit. Brother Nicet was S-G from 1956-1966).According to Brother David, St Michael’s is the only school which remembers Brother Nicetthis way.

On behalf of all Michaelians, we express our appreciation to Brother David and BrotherRogers for spending some time with us.

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PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION 2013/2014SMK ST. MICHAEL, IPOH

En. JosephMichael Lee(Pengerusi)

En. Palaiswarana/l Naysapalan

(Setiausaha)

Pn. Loh Wei Seng(Penasihat)

Yg. Bhg. Dato’ MohamadNiza b. Mohamad Ghazali

(Naib Pengerusi)

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. Ravichandrana/l Suppiah(AJK Guru)

Pn. Agila a/pThemmedu(AJK Guru)

Pn. Chew Mee Geok(AJK Guru)

En. Rohaizat b.Mohamad Taib

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ADVISORSPn. Loh Wei Seng (Pengetua)En. Ahmad Kemuncak b. Abdul Karim (Penolong Kanan Pentadbiran)En. Rajendran Naidu a/l Kannayar (Penolong Kanan Hem)Pn. Tan Cheng Choo (Penolong Kanan Tingkatan 6)Pn. Hjh. Normah bt. Hj. Karimin (Penolong Kanan Kokurikulum)En. Hj. Mohd Sidik b. Zakaria (Penyelia Petang)

CHAIRMANEn. Joseph Michael Lee

VICE-CHAIRMANYg. Bhg. Dato’ Mohamad Niza b. Mohamad Ghazali

SECRETARYEn. Palaiswaran a/l Naysapalan

TREASURERMs. Wong Su Yoke

• 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• Motivation Programme• Teaching and Learning programmes (for PMR and SPM students)• Lasallian Encounter 2013• Tables and chairs• Utility bills (multimedia, telephone and electricity)• School furniture• LCD projectors• Speakers / Tutors allowance (Revision Workshop)• School CCTV• Lasallian Leaders Convention 2013• School Canteen / Car park upgrade process• Equipment and building repairs• PA system and spotlight (School Hall)• Air conditioner (Staff room)• Price winners Talentime (Year 2013)• Michaelian Military Band Concert 2013 (Sponsorship)

There were 5 meetings held this year.ACTIVITIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS

The following are the list of contributions in payments and sponsors made by the PIBG

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TEACHERS COMMITTEEEn. Ravichandran a/l SuppiahPn. Agila a/p ThemmeduPn. Chew Mee GeokEn. Rohaizat b. Mohamad Taib

PARENTS COMMITTEEEn. Anthony LourdesEn. Thomas Wong Yoon KeeEn. Leslie D’silvaEn. Taupiq Al-Hakim b. AbdullahEn. Andrew Leong Seong Heng

AUDITORSEn NadarajahPn. Fairoz bt. Alias

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SENARAI GURU SMK ST. MICHAEL, IPOH

BIL. NAMA GURU KELAYAKAN AKADEMIK / IKHTISASMATA PELAJARAN

UTAMAPENTADBIRAN

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) (IKIP Menado, Sulawesi), Bahasa Melayu(Penolong Kanan HEM) MSc (USM), NPQH (IAB)

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 BAHASA

7. En. Khiew Wai Mun (Guru Kanan) B. Ed. (Hons) (UM), Cert. Ed. (MPIK), Bahasa InggerisDip. Ed. (MPLP)

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

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

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), M. Ed. (UM) Bahasa Inggeris

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 B. Ed. (Hons) (UUM), Dip. Perguruan (IPSI) Bahasa Melayu

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UTAMA

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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 MATEMATIK

45. En. Abdul Qaiyum b. Abdul Aziz (Guru Kanan) BSc. (Hons) (USM), Dip. Sc. Ed. (UPM) Matematik

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

47. Pn. Aishah bt. Mohd. Ismail BSc. (Hons) (Sheffield, UK), Dip. Perguruan Matematik T(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 (USM), SainsDip. 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) Matematik Tambahan

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

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



UTAMA70. Pn. Norliza bt. Hussin B. Ed. (Hons)(UTM) Kimia

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

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 BSc. 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 BSc. Sc. (Hons) (USM), Dip. Ed. (UKM) Matematik

JABATAN KEMANUSIAAN

90. 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), Dip. Perguruan Pendidikan Islam(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 B. Acc (Hons) (UUM), Dip. Ed. (UM) Pend. Moral

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

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

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UTAMA108 Pn. Usha Rani a/p Yesudian Ponnuraj B. Ed. (Hons) (UPSI), Cert. Ed. (MPSP), M. Ed. (UM) Pend. Moral

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 TEKNIK

111 Pn. Bhajan Kaur a/p Mohinder Singh (Guru Kanan) BSoc. Sc (Hons)(USM), Dip. Perguruan (MP Ipoh) Bahasa Inggeris

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, USA), PerniagaanDip. Perguruan (MPPPP)

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 Zainuddin B. Mot (Hons) (UUM), Dip. Ed. (UUM) ICT

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 B. Ed. (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. (MPPP Terengganu), EkonomiMBA(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 KAUNSELING

134 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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PENGERUSIEn. Suhaimi b. Hamid

NAIB PENGERUSIEn. Ooi Kean Giap

SETIAUSAHAPn. Woo Pik Kuan

NAIB SETIAUSAHAPn. Farihah bt. Zakaria

BENDAHARIEn. Syamsuddin b. Ghazali

AJKPn. Eswari a/p AnnamaliEn. Nasran Farid b. Ibrahim

AKTIVITI-AKTIVITI1. Pemberian cenderamata, hadiah cabutan bertuah dan

anugerah khas kepada guru berkehadiran penuh dan gurucemerlang.

2. Acara sukaneka untuk Sambutan Hari Guru seperti tiupbelon, boling kelapa yang melibatkan semua guru.

3. Bilik guru dihias mengikut perayaan seperti sambutan HariRaya Aidilfitri, Tahun Baru Cina dan Deepavali.

4. Cadangan penyeragaman batik untuk majlis rasmi danpakaian hari Khamis.

5. Jamuan Tahunan 2013 yang bertemakan Gelombang Ungudiadakan di Hotel River Front, Ipoh.

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1. Pengurusan Kokurikulumdan ProgramTransformasi KerajaanProgram ini dijalankan pada 19/1/2013 selama 1hari bertempat di La Salle Auditorium SMK St.Michael.

2. Kebajikan Guru dan Pengurusan StressProgram ini dijalankan pada 23/2/2013 selamasatu hari bertempat di La Salle Auditorium SMKSt. Michael.

3. Proses Penerimaan, Perolehan dan PengurusanStokdan Penguasaan dan Pembelajaran Bahasa InggerisProgram ini dijalankan pada 8/3/2013 selama satu hari bertempat di La Salle Auditorium SMK St. Michael.

4. Kepimpinan Berkesan dan Budaya Kerja CemerlangProgram ini dijalankan pada 18/5/2013 selama satu hari bertempat di La Salle Auditorium SMK St. Michael.

5. Peningkatan Prestasi Pencapaian Akademik (Peperiksaan Dalaman dan Awam)Program ini dijalankan pada 13/7/2013 selama satu hari bertempat di La Salle Auditorium SMK St. Michael.

6. Pengurusan Berkesan (Pengurusan Kelasdan Fail)Program ini dijalankan pada 3/8/2013 selama satu hari bertempat di La Salle Auditorium SMK St. Michael.

7. Saranadan PPPM (2013-2025)Program ini dijalankan pada 21/9/2013 selama satu hari bertempat di La Salle Auditorium SMK St. Michael.

ANTARA PROGRAM YANGDIJALANKAN MELALUI LADAP

(LATIHAN DALAM PERKHIDMATAN)ADALAH SEPERTI BERIKUT:

aying goodbye to the students, teachers and staff of St. Michael’swas not an easy thing to do for Madam Choong Sau Han as shehad always considered the school as her second home.S

Posted to the last port of call on 1st January 1991 from SMK Seri PuteriIpoh in 1990, Mrs. Yee, as she was fondly known, had spent a period of22 years in St. Michael’s Ipoh.

She is known among her colleagues as one exemplary teacher and this,perhaps as much as anything else, inspired and motivated those around her.

Mrs. Yee, through the eyes of many, could do the job really well, hadbags of enthusiasm, always on the move and her presence itself created healthy atmosphere and team-work.

Throughout her service, Mrs. Yee was twice recognised by the Ministry of Education by being awarded the ExcellenceService Award in 1995 and 2008.

She was the department head for Science and Mathematics from 2005 to 2008 before she was promoted as Sixth Formacademic teacher in 2008.

Mrs. Yee obtained her primary and secondary education in Main Convent Ipoh after which she studied Sixth Form inSt. Michael. Her excellent results enabled her to further her studies in University Science of Malaysia, Penang, majoringin Chemistry and Mathematics. She graduated in 1979.

Puan Thevanai described Mrs. Yee as a very dedicated lady who puts students above self, working tirelessly to give herbest to the students.

“Being a devout Christian, she has practised a strong sense of right and wrong”, said Puan Thevanai, a colleague andfriend of Mrs. Yee.

For me, Mrs. Yee has outstanding commitment and her outstanding ability to impart knowledge to her charges in theclassroom makes her stand out above the rest.

Happy Retirement, Mrs. Yee. We hope that you will maintain a relationship with the school for a long time to come.

Written by : MR. PETER KHIEW36

28th March 2013 was another sad day as St.Michael’s Ipoh lost a great teacher who retired.For Pn. Hamsiah bt. Abd Shukor, It was an end toher 32 years of service as a teacher but a wholenew chapter to her retirement life. Pn. Hamsiahwho chose to retire at the age of 56, got herteaching degree at Maktab Perguruan Sultan Idris,Tanjung Malim (1979-1980) where she studiedEnglish and Geography. She then started herteaching career in SMK Raja Shahriman, Beruas(1981). After only a year, she was then transferredto SMK (P) Methodist, Ipoh for 29 years (1982-2011) before she was transferred to her last port,SMK St. Michael, Ipoh (1/12/2011-22/3/2013).

Pn. Hamsiah taught Bahasa Melayu and Civicseventhough they were not her specialization. Herdedication and passion towards the students andher work did not go unseen as she was awardedwith the Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang in theyear 2000 and the year 2011. She was also anExaminer for BM papers. Even as she copes withtaking care of her students, she also had theresponsibility of looking after her family - 5 sons.She was known as a determined teacher whowould enlighten her students with a love for thesubject.

We wish you well Pn. Hamsiah, and may you enjoythe rest of your retirement years.

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MS. CHAN LAI YINShe started her teaching career in Sekolah Tunku AbdulRahman, Ipoh back in 1996 where she taught Physicsand later on, Mathematics. She joined SMI in July 2013and currently teaches Science for Form 3 and Biology forForm 4. Her philosophy of life is living life to the fullestand serving others with a kind and compassionate heart.Her first impression of SMI was that she found it hardto control and teach the students as the classes are notstreamed. However, she managed to adapt to theenvironment later on. Her word of wisdom to allMichaelians is to appreciate all the good things in lifeand be grateful.

CIK FAZIAH BT. OMARFaziah bt. Omar ialah guru kelulusan Ijazah Sarjana MudaPendidikan Matematik daripada UPSI. Beliau mulamengajar di Sekolah Menengah Teknik Taiping selama 12tahun dan kini mengajar di SMI. Mata pelajaran yangdiajar ialah Matematik dan Matematik Tambahan.Falsafah hidup beliau ialah ‘buat sesuatu hendaklahkerana Allah S.W.T.’. Pada pandangan beliau, keunikanSMI ialah ia merupakan sebuah sekolah berbilang kaumsama ada pelajar ataupun warga pendidiknya. Beliauingin menasihati para Michaelian agar sentiasa menjagaadab walau di mana-mana mereka berada.

PN. NOOR AZURA BT. MOHD NOORMs. Noor Azura graduated from UPSI with a Bachelor ofEducation (Arts) with Honour. She started her teachingcareer in SMI since March 2013. She is teaching subjectssuch as Arts, History and Civic Studies. The quote ‘Standout from the crowd, be yourself ’ has become herphilosophy of life. Her first impression of SMI wasthat SMI is a school that has its own artistic andunique architectural design. She advised thestudents of SMI to be proud of being a part ofthe ‘Michaelians’ family.

EN. FAHMI B. CHE IBRAHIMBeliau merupakan guru kelulusan Ijazah SarjanaMuda Pendidikan Teknologi Maklumat dari UniversitiPendidikan Sultan Idris. Beliau telah memulakankerjayanya sebagai seorang guru di SMK Chung HwaMiri, Sarawak, selama 7 tahun. Beliau mengajar matapelajaran Literasi Komputer dan Matematik di SMIyang amat disanjung oleh semua pelajar. En. Fahmiberpendapat bahawa SMI adalah sebuah sekolahyang terkenal di Ipoh dan Malaysia, sarat dengantradisi dan kecemerlangan dalam bidang pendidikandan mempunyai identiti dan entiti yang menarikserta unik. Nasihat yang ingin beliau sampaikankepada semua pelajar SMI adalah “Be the bestamong the best”.

EN. AHMAD FAIRUS B. MOHD ZAINAhmad Fairus ialah guru kelulusan Ijazah Sarajana MudaPendidikan Kemahiran Hidup. Beliau memulakan kariermengajar di SMI sejak bulan Mac 2013. Beliau telahmengajar mata pelajaran Matematik hingga bulan Jun danmengajar Kemahiran Hidup sejak bulan Julai hinggasekarang. Falsafah hidup beliau ialah ‘dunia sementara,akhirat selamanya’. Beliau berpendapat bahawa SMImemiliki satu iklim persekolahan yang menarik danmendapati pelajar SMI aktif dalam bidang akademik dankokurikulum. Nasihat En. Ahmad kepada pelajar SMI adalahuntuk berjaya bukan sahaja dalam bidang akademik, tetapimenunjukkan akhlak yang baik.

EN. MUHAMMAD SAFUAN B. ABDUL RAHIMBeliau merupakan satu lagi muka baru yang menyerikan lagisuasana sekolah kita. Ustaz Muhammad Safuan adalah guruPendidikan Islam. Beliau memulakan pendidikan awalpersekolahan di Teluk Intan. Selepas itu, beliau melanjutkanpelajaran ke Universiti Al-Azhar, Mesir, sebuah universitiyang terkenal dan memperoleh Ijazah Sarjana Muda(Kepujian) dalam bidang Fakulti Usuluddin Jabatan Tafsir.Beliau juga memperoleh Diploma Pendidikan (Cemerlang)daripada Institut Pendidikan Sultan Abdul Halim, SungaiPetani dengan pengkhususan Pendidikan Islam dan minordalam bahasa Arab. Pada pandangan Ustaz Muhd. Safuan,SMI memiliki tradisi yang unggul dan amat dihayati olehsetiap Michaelian. Keunggulan Michaelian pasti terserlahdengan kehadiran cikgu.

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PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICERSThe management of St Michael's Ipoh has appointed twoPublic Relations Officers to help establish and maintain linesof communication between the school and the general public.They are En. Azhar b. Mohd Rodzi ([email protected]) andMr. Peter Khiew ([email protected]).Do contact us and we will do our best to meet your needsand requests after consultation with the school Principal.

A year in St. Michael’s isn’t complete without theannual Michaelian Run. Every year, it has been theschool’s tradition to organize the Michaelian Runin conjunction with our Sports Day and studentswill go full force to earn points for their respectivesport houses.

The main purpose of the run is to foster thestrong bonds among Michaelians as well as toencourage a healthy lifestyle among studentsthrough physical exercise. Fellow Michaelianspotrayed the school theme ‘Onward Michaelians!Valiant and True’ through their enthusiasm andparticipation in the event.

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The Prefects, Librarians and Monitors are expected toset the highest example in dress, attendance, conductand involvement in school affairs. Their duties includeassistance in the canteen, at school functions of allkinds, and in the conduct of assemblies, taking care ofclassrooms, managing the library and so on. Thus, animpressive ceremony was held to elect the boardmembers. The guest of honour, Insp. Arumugam a/lMuthukumar, Cawangan Gerakan IPD, Ipoh presented aspeech on the importance of these boards and thehonourable role they play in uplifting the image of theschool through several responsible duties they’reappointed to discharge. After that, Pn. Loh Wei Sengemphasized in her speech that the basic requirement tobe a student leader is to be well liked by fellow teachersand to be confident with outstanding interpersonalskills. The members of the board proudly ascended tothe stage to receive their certificates. The ceremonyended with the customary singing of the School Rally.

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Each year the number of school students playingtruant has been increasing drastically. Thus, anawareness programme was organized by St. Michael’sInstitution (SMI) counseling unit at the La SalleAuditorium on the 14th of March 2013. The main focusof the programme was to completely eradicate casesof students playing truant.

En. Ismail Desa, Counselor of Institut Teknologi Perakwas invited to conduct an awareness session with theForm 5 students. He emphasized on the importance ofattending school and educate pupils not to benegatively influenced by friendsto skip school or lessons as itmay affect one’s reputation aswell as their education.

Before he ended the session,he reminded the students thata successful student is adisciplined student. The sessionwas a success and hadencouraged students to upholdthe Michaelian spirit at alltimes, firstly by not playingtruant.

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On the 18th of March the students who sat for the2011 Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) examsgathered once more to collect their results. Theygathered at the school hall with faces brimmingwith anticipation and nervousness. The studentswere finally given the green light to collect theirresults. As they received their results, there weretears of joy and also tears of regret for some asthey gazed upon the product of their hard work.SMK St. Michael was proud to produce a total offour students who managed to obtain 4A’s. Theywere Teoh Jia Heng, Ng Lam Kean, Yew Kar Mengand Chiang Yi Fan. The others who managed toscore with flying colours were Tan Min Hue, TangSiew Kee and Wong Cha Zeong. This also happenedto be the last batch that got through the TerminalSTPM system. The passing rate for this batch wasa staggering 97.97%. It was a day of mixedemotions for many but it was certainly a day toremember. At the end of the day they could finallykeep their head held high and proudly say thatthey had graduated from school and for the finaltime bid farewell to their alma mater.Congratulations to all achievers who managed tomake the school proud.

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The Form Five school leavers stepped foot into school onceagain to obtain their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results. Sixyears of primary education plus another five years ofsecondary education all came down to that very momentwhich would define their future. The sense of eagerness, fearand excitement was clear in the eyes of the students. Theygathered outside the hall having a quick catch up with theirfriends. At about 10.30am the doors of the school hall wereopened and the students were allowed to take their results.As the teachers handed out the results to the respectivestudents, friends flocked around them with anticipation to seetheir results. Master Chan Keng Hoe managed to score animpressive 10A+. Master Ho Joo Hin managed to obtain 9A+and 1A and another three students who managed to obtain8A+, 1A, and 1A- were Master Amirthan Nesan,Master Kevin Mano, and Master Lehwinns Raj. MasterKenneth Mano also passed with flying colours as heobtained 8A+ and 1A-. There were 17 other studentswho also managed to achieve impressive results witha mixture of A+, A and A-. Once again the SPMstudents managed to make the school proud as theywere able to hike up the school’s overall passing rateto 95.4% which also happened to be the highestcompared to previous years. Congratulations to allthose high achievers who once again kept SMK StMichael amongst the top scorers in the SPMexamination.

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The Evolving Potential Individual Career Programmewas organized by SMI’s Counseling Unit together withthe University of Petronas, Tronoh. It was aimed tohelp the Form Five students in deciding their careerpathway.

Career tests were held to determine every student’sinterest in their respective career field. Thisprogramme turned out to be very beneficial as ithelped the students in determining their suitablecareer in the future.

A special thank you to the counseling unit fororganizing an event to guide the students inchoosing a career pathway.

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It was time again this year for our annual school visit. Some members who had arrived a little early decided tosavour the exquisite Ipoh cuisine in our dear tuck shop, now known as "the food court", so we understand.

Shortly after 9.00am on the 12th day of April 2013, members of the St. Michael's Institution (SMI) AlumniAssociation, Klang Valley, were welcomed to our Alma Mater by a lion dance and drum performance by membersof the Wushu Club and by members of the Michaelian Military Band. The Military Band then played the SchoolRally, before the delegation proceeded indoors.

SMI Alumni Association, President Michael Lip then presented RM15,000 donation towards bursaries to 75secondary school students at our school; in the form of a mock cheque received by SMI Senior Principal, Mdm.Loh Wei Seng.

The 75 students were identified by their class teachers as needing financial assistance to assist in their studyexpenses, including to buy books, uniforms, for travel expenses and so on. The candidates were then interviewedby four counsellors to assess their financial need the 75 were selected. RM200 would be disbursed to each studentin RM50 monthly instalments over four months.

Association Secretary Francis Chong and Committee Member Helen Lip presented subsidy letters to each of the75 students on behalf of Michaelians Give Back Fund Chairman Leong Siew Seng who was not present.

Our President also presented an RM5,000 donation to theMichaelian Military Band by Chan Kam Seng, a former bandmember.

Next, Michaelians Lee Tat Boon, a lawyer and optometrist LeeWei Seong each gave their younger brethren and sisters somesound advice and inspirational words of wisdom on theirsuccess, especially after they leave school, based upon thechallenges they themselves faced and overcame in theirrespective careers.

In breakout sessions which followed, Michael Lip, a prominentlandscape architect; Dr. Michael Chong, a senior lecturer insurgery at the Royal College of Medicine, UniKL Ipoh; andThomas Amernathan, an insurance and investment consultanteach delivered an hour long career talk to students on careersin their respective fields.

Charles F Moreira (Form 4, 1969)

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CORPORATE & INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS MAIN SPONSORKUALA LUMPUR KEPONG BERHAD

Mr. Abraham VergheseMr. Anslem a/l A. JosephMr. Bharat Kumar JassaniBoon Beng Compu-Typesetting Co.Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Choi KowMr. Cheang Wai SunMr. Chee Onn YeongMr. Chen Hong EngMr. Chew Hee NaiChin Car CentreMr. Chin Khuen SannMr. Chong See TeckMr. Deong Wai LoonMr. Gilbert Antonie SudararajMr. Goh Wah OnnKhemchand NathermalMr Dominic Kok Chee ChinMr. & Mrs. Kong Kwai ChingMr. Kristianto Kandi Saputro (Kwan)Mr. & Mrs. Lam Cheong TuckMr. Simon LeeLee Chan Investments Sdn. Bhd.Dato & Datin Lee Hau HianMr. Lee Ngeow SengTan Sri Dato Seri & Puan Sri Dato Lee Oi HianMr. Joseph Michael Lee Onn HeanMr. Lee Sin HeanMr. Darren Lee Yeu JynMr. Leong Oon KeongMr. Leong Seong Heng , AndrewMr. Liew Kei FaiMs. Shirley Liew Wun Ying

Mdm. Lily a/p SockalingamMr. Lim Chin LeongMr. Andy Lim Chong SooMr. Ling Kah SweeMdm. Loh Wei SengMs. Lum Kin HengMosea Sdn. BhdOld Michaelians AssociationMr. Ong Kien PengMr. Phang Chee KeongPn. Putri Rafidah Megat NohRiverview Rubber Estates Bhd.Mr. Rajan A. ApplasamyMr. Siva ShankarSiwu Education TrustSum Kwan Hoo (Higard (M) Sdn. Bhd)Teak Heng Foundry Sdn. Bhd.Mr. Teoh Tiang HuaThe Narborough Plantations PlcMr. Thomas Wong Yoon KeeMr. Toh Hee NamMr. & Mrs Adrian TsenMs. Connie TsenMr. Wong Yoon HinDato & Datin Yap Lim SenMr. Yap Nyook PenMr. Yee Keat CheongMr. Yew Weng WahMr Yuen Kar MunIn Loving Memory of Diana Chin Kee ChaiIn Loving Memory of Mr Teoh Khoon Seng

SYNOPSIS - THE LION KINGSimba, the young lion prince is the precious heir to The Lion King, Mufasa and his wife, Queen Sarabi.

With Simba in the picture, his uncle Scar becomes second in line to the throne. Being utterly disappointedwith the birth of Simba, Scar plots with the conniving hyenas to kill King Mufasa and his nephew, Simba, tomaterialise his dream of becoming the next Lion King. The cunning and vicious Scar plots to remove Mufasaand pave the way for him to be King. Mufasa is killed and Simba is made to believe by Scar that he wassolely responsible for his father’s untimely death. Ashamed, humiliated and driven by guilt, Simba flees thekingdom. After years of being in exile, he is persuaded to return to his home. Will he be able to claim thekingdom which rightfully belongs to him? Will he be able to remove the evil Scar and the hyenas who haveruled unjustly?

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ADVISORSDato’ Bro. Vincent CorkeryMr. Adrian Tsen Keng YamMr. Joseph Michael LeeMdm. Loh Wei Seng, AMP

En. Ahmad Kemunchak b. Abdul KarimDrs Rajendran Naidu s/o KannayarPn. Hjh. Normah bt. KariminTn. Hj. Mohamad Sidik b. ZakariaMdm. Tan Cheng Choo

PRODUCERMadam Loh Wei Seng, AMP

FUNDING COORDINATORSMr. Adrian Tsen Keng YamMr. Joseph Michael Lee

DRAMA TEAM DIRECTORMs. Corrinne Mah Yoke Yin

WARDROBE AND MAKE-UPPn. Suhana bt. BasiamMdm. Woo Pik KuanPn. Farihah bt. ZakariaCik Farhana bt. Mohd. YassinCik Nurhazirah bt. Zulkifli

ARTS AND PROPSEn. Rohaizat b. Muhammed Taib

SECRETARIESMdm. Chong Chok KwanMdm. Lee Seok Chean

TREASURERMs. Wong Su Yoke

TALENTIME TEAMMs. Foong Yin PuiMdm Anu @ Anulia Dewi d/o ParamasivamMdm. Chew Mee GeokEn. Adi Yusri b. YemMdm. Hing Chong HuaMr. Liew Boon KetMdm. Geetha d/o SamyveluCik Siti Noraisyah bt. Jaliludin

SOUVENIR PROGRAMME & T-SHIRT DESIGNCOORDINATORSPn. Norhayati bt. AbdullahEn. Ibrahim b. Ahmed

SOUVENIR PROGRAMME COORDINATORSMdm. Bhajan Kaur d/o Mohinder SinghPn. Saimah bt. SalehMs. Wong Chin FuiMdm. Agila d/o ThemmeduPn. Afzan bt. Abdul Rahman

BUSINESS AND TICKETING MANAGERSPn. Yusneza bt. Mohd YusofMdm. Lee Seok Chean (Form 1)Pn. Rohana bt. Mohamad (Form 2)Pn. Hjh. Nurazizan bt. Hj. Mohamed Razalli (Form 3)Pn. Hamesah bt. Khalid (Form 4)Mdm. Chandrika d/o Rama Kuddy (Form 5)Pn. Hjh. Zaliha bt. Ismail (Form 6)Pn. Fairoz bt. AliasMdm. Lim Kooi WanAll Form Teachers

CAMPAIGN MANAGERSMr. A. Thedarajan s/o I. AsirvathamMadam Kamalespary d/o KrishnanEn. Mohd Shahrol Nizam b. Mat Nor

STAGE MANAGERSMr. Ooi Kean GiapMr. Ravi Chandran s/o Suppiah

HALL MANAGERSMr. Veeriah s/o SinniahEn. Saiful Bahri b. Ahmad

PHOTOGRAPHERSTn. Hj. Azhar b. Mohd RodziMr. Liew Boon Ket

AVA TEAM ADVISORSMr. Lee Ping KewEn. Suhaimi b. HamidMr. Brindes Lawrence s/o A. T. Pitchai

WELCOMING COMMITTEEMr. Peter Khiew Wai MunEn. Abdul Qaiyum b. Abdul AzizMdm. Bhajan Kaur d/o Mohinder SinghPn. Norhayati bt. Abdullah

USHERING MANAGERMr. Karunagaran s/o KrishnanPrefectorial Board

CLEANLINES TEAM ORGANIZERSEn. Abi Talib b. YunusEn. Zulkarnain b. DaudMr. Tan Lee Khuan

SECURITY COORDINATORSMr. Chong Weng SungEn. Zulkefli b. SulaimanMr. Palaiswaran s/o NaysapalanEn. Hamdan b. Mohd Ali

PUBLICISTSMr. Peter Khiew Wai MunMdm. Chia Yann Ling

FOOD COORDINATORSMadam Thanaletchumy d/o ChellathuraiPn. Jamaliah bt. SulaimanMdm. Low Khian Tyng

TRAFFIC & CAR PARK COORDINATORSEn. Mohd Hafizan b. MohamadTn. Hj. Mohd. Zulkefli b. AhmadEn. Sohot b. SurdiEn. Mohamad Safuan b. Abdul Rahim

CERTIFICATE COORDINATORSMdm. Leela Devi d/o KavendappanPn. Azaliza bt. Mohd Nawawi

ACCOUNTS AUDITOREn. Samsudin b. Ghazali

SALE OF SOUVENIRS (SMI COOPERATIVE)Ms. Sarasvathy d/o KrishnanPn. Noor Aini bt. Abd GhaniPn. Zawil Khairah bt. Alang Ahmad

SALE OF FOOD & DRINKS (CLUBS & SOCIETIES)Pn. Fairul Faqhizanizah bt. Amir HassanPn. Aishah bt. Mohd. Ismail

TEACHERS IN CHARGE OF DISCIPLINE IN THEART ROOMPn. Wan Norliza bt. Abdul RaoffPn. Nor Azlina bt. Mohamed LopMadam Sumathi d/o MarimuthuEn. Nasran Farid b. IbrahimMr. Sathianathan s/o Kathumuthu

TEACHERS IN CHARGE OF DISCIPLINE IN THECLASS ROOMPn. Zeti Akhtar bt. AdnanPn. Nur Izyani bt. Mohammad ZabidiCik Rossabarina bt. Ahmad

The PRODUCTION TEAMof A NIGHT OF DOUBLE JOY

St. Michael’s Institution’s recent annual drama offering “A Night of Double Joy’which featured the play ‘The Lion King’ and followed by Talentime 2013 wasindeed that, a night of double joy. As in previous years the play was somethingto look forward to as the students put forward their best performance eachnight.

This year’s offering, The Lion King was no exception. The overall production, lights,set and music were spot on. However, this year’s costumes and makeup were anotch about previous years possibly owing to the variety of animal roles in themusical.

The Talentime 2013 was indeed a bonus. The contest was divided into threecategories : Solo, Group and Open and served its purpose by allowing thestudents to showcase their hidden talents. The Solo category was won byArvinderan on guitar, the Pistache Brothers for Group and Remeinesce under theOpen category for their energetic dance performance.

SMI Principal Madam Loh Wei Seng was right to say that the school “indeed hada lot of talented students” and it was clearly demonstrated when the MichaelianMilitary Band closed the night with their rendition of PSY’s popular number‘Gangnam Style’, slick moves and all.

Courtesy of Ipoh Echo (Ipoh’s Community Newspaper)

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SOLO CATEGORY

Solo 1 Arvinderan s/o Balakumaran

Solo 2 Aw Ying Hong

Solo 3 Chua Han Ping

GROUP CATEGORY

Group 1 Feliciano Robuerto Cubinar

Sh. Susani Syazwana bt. Wan

Group 2 Joshah Siah Jun Wei

Joshua Leong Wen Tze

Lee Boon Keet

Group 3 Prasad s/o Vaithilingam

Melvin Rajnath

OPEN CATEGORY

Open 1 Wooi Wei Kane

Lew Yung Lin

Jimmy Yeoh Chi Meng

Open 2 Lee Guan Qin

Lucas Wong Kar Fai

Marcus Wong Zhong Kee

Open 3 Puvan Daryl Raj

Govind s/o Maniam

Chin Why Honn Krithan

s/o Santhanathasan

Sharothvarman s/o Gurumorthy

Muhd. Danial Munir Gursewac Singh

s/o Harcharanjit Singh

Sashitharan s/o Nadarajah

Leong Kar Hoe

Lee Shun Jie

Teo Boo Tao

Yeoh Chi Meng

Yong Mun Fei

Ellaiyarasan s/o Kalidass

MUSICIANS

Phuan Soon Lee

Dehva Kumaran s/o Anbalagan

Maxson Jaynath s/o Puspanathan

HOSTS

Ashraf Arif Zhudi b. Mahalli Zuhdi

Lucas Isaac Senevirathe

Paras Jassani s/o Bharat Kumar

CREWS

Wong Kin Mun

Uweanroy s/o Thevabalan

Habineswaran s/o Rajan

Viness Nair Muralitharan

Thanuss Varman s/o Tamilchelvan

Avieenash s/o Anbalagan

Navindran s/o Ravichandran

Tristan Dass

CAST LIST

Scar Shane Dheerej Thenagaran

Mufasa Choong Loy Hon

Simba Bryan Cheah Sean Yang

Simba Cub Thivean s/o Vignesan Kumar

Zazu Tun Muhammad Iman b.

Aminuddin

Pumbaa Tan Jun Ming

Timon Jayaprasad s/o Siva

Shenzi Fan Kerry

Banzai Loo Chyuan Jin Brandon

Ed Kunnal Das s/o Perthi Dass

Sarabi Yong Sook Yan

Nala Tham WinnieNala Cub Chow Mei Theng

Rafiki Ezinaruth d/o Mariyadas

Dancer 1 Shamil Shazwan b. Abu Bakar

Dancer 2 Mohamad Darwis Syabil b. Mohd

Remmy

Dancer 3 Pravin Saraspathy

Dancer 4 Prabveer Singh Dhillion

Zebra Leong Kah Hoe

Flamingo 1 Loo Man Choong

Flamingo 2 Revinthiran s/o Jevendran

Cheetah Chin Khang Wei

Gazelle Christe Lenin Raj s/o Alexis Paul

Raj

Rhinoceros 1 Derek Tan Tjin Liang

Rhinoceros 2 Mithiiran s/o Parthipan

Giraffe 1 Kiew Chun Hoe

Giraffe 2 Danesh s/o Athinathan

Wildebeest Chee Kar Yan

Chong Jade Yi

Chou Jing Haur

Huganez s/o Sundraprekas

Lam Jia Wen

Lee Li Teng

Muhammad Naseer b.

Ahamed Jalaludeen

Ong Ivy

Praween s/o Sarawanan

Ranil Lee Kotalawela

Wong Yee Ling

Wong Xia Huei

MUSICIANS

Piano Hing Kai Xin

Chin Kah Mun

Ryan Sum Ze Yang

Flute Jefper Wong

Clarinet Wong Kar Fui

Soprano Sax Wooi Wei Kane

Alto Sax Chin Why Honn

Bass Guitar Goh Ting Dong

Euphonium Lee Shun Jie

Wong Foh Joon

Percussion Yeoh Chi Meng

Teh Kah Yeang

SINGERS

Chin Lai Yen

Ching Ser Lynn

Feliciano Robuerto Cubinar

Harold William Howell

Sh. Susani Syazwana bt. Wan Ahmad Maulana

Tay Suet Yee

Wong Foh Joon

Yim Yi Wen

Yong Wan Lu

WARDROBE ASSISTANTS

Anita d/o Satheeaseela

Chong Jade Yi

Divyaloshni d/o Sivayanon

Eunice Elleanae d/o Ezra

Lam Jia Wen

Lee Li Teng

Maavithra d/o Prushothman

Ong Ivy

Priscillia Margret d/o Palasanram

Renasheni d/o Murugesperan

Salvinder Kaur

Suraya bt. Saad

Wong Xia Huei

Yap Shi Mey

STAGE CREWS

Chee Kar Yan

Chou Jing Haur

Huganez s/o Sundraprekas

Muhammad Naseer b. Ahamed Jalaludeen

Praween s/o Sarawanan

Ranil Lee Kotalawela

Wong Yee Ling

ARTISTS

Fennie Yeap Pei Shan

Lam Yee Wei

Lee Hock Seng

Lee Ung Kiat

Ong Chee Chung

Yim Yi Wen

Yong Wan Lu

AVA TEAM

Au Hsien Loong

Benedict Yeoh

Eswaran s/o Salwa Singam

Kong Zhia Shing

Ng Weng Seng

Nursabriena bt. Ahmad Fauzi

Siti Aishah bt. Norzaid

Tia Kwan Shen

TALENTIME LIST CAST & CREW THE LION KING

The Sixth Form Council organised a 3 days OrientationProgramme for the new batch of Lower Six students.The orientation began with the registration of studentsfollowed by a short video presentation on the schoolhistory. Pn. Lim Kooi Wan, our Sixth Form moderator,Pn. Tan Cheng Choo, the Sixth Form administrator andour principal, Pn. Loh Wei Seng delivered their speechesand welcomed the new batch of students to SMI.Besides that, students were briefed further on theschool rules and were reminded to portray theMichaelian spirit in attire as well as character. Ice-breaking games and activities were conducted the nextday. The third and the last day followed by a campaignfrom the Prefectorial Board and other societies andclubs. The Orientation Programme was a success as thenew Lower Six batch showed great participationthroughout the programme.

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The Teachers’ Day was celebrated with much enthusiasmto honour the teachers for their commitment and dedication for the causeof education. The programme began with a number of songs presented bythe teachers followed by the Ministry of Education’s speech. Our principal,Pn. Loh Wei Seng delivered a speech to thank the teachers for theircontribution towards achieving academic excellence and encouraged them tocontinue working with great enthusiasm and zeal. Then, the students madethe stage come to live with amazing performances by the MichaelianMilitary Band, Pasukan Kompang and the Talentime winners. The best partof the event was watching the teachers taking part in various games.Students also presented gifts as a token of their love and appreciation forthe teacher. The celebration made the teachers feel proud running the schooland taught the students how important the role of a teacher is in educatingyoungsters to become future builders of our nation.

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On the 26th of June 2013, SMI organised its customary careerday at the school hall. The aim of this programme is to exposethe senior Michaelians on courses offered by colleges anduniversities, as well as provide up to date information oncollege course expenses, duration, accommodation and otherrelevant matters related to tertiary education. This event wasorganised by the Guidance and Counselling Unit and was opento the Form Five, Lower Six and Upper Six students. Morethan 25 colleges and universities, such as Taylors, KDU, Sunway,Help, Nottingham and so on sent theirrepresentatives to promote their diploma anddegree programmes. This event was a success,especially in helping students who have no idea ofwhat field of study to go into after SPM and STPM.

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The annual Michaelian Sports Day is one event thatis marked on every student’s calendar. And afterweeks of hard work and planning, all the studentsgathered at the school field ready to demonstratethe true Michaelian spirit. The 86th annual SportsDay that was held on the 29th of June 2013 provedto be another exciting highlight of the school calendar.The event started off with the arrival of the guest ofhonour, Mr. Joseph Michael Lee who then officiatedthe event. The students who were high spirited asthey cheered for their houses in each competition.Amid the competitive atmosphere, the MichaelianMilitary Band performed an entertaining performanceof ‘Conquering Hero’. However, this Sports day wasonly made perfect when all students gatheredtogether with their classes for the class march-past.

It was indeed an overwhelming display of hard work,unity and creativity by the Michaelians who hadworked so hard to pull off the formations.

For the record, The Augustus house emerged aschampion!

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The meeting between teachers and parents isaimed to help parents understand the problemsfaced by their children so that they may betterguide them to be more responsible and improvisethe shortcomings in both academic and non-academic matters. The Open Day gives anopportunity to parents to see how their child isgetting on in school, where their strengths andweaknesses lie, how they socialise with otherstudents and their involvement in extracurricularactivities. Furthermore, the one to one settingallows teachers to learn more about the studentsfrom their parents or guardians in order to worktogether towards their success. On that day,parents seemed to be delighted upon their child’sachievements and appreciated the dedication ofour school’s teachers for working hard towardsachieving academic excellence. 2013 turned out tobe a good year with multiple achievements of ourtalented Michaelians.

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The academic year 2012-2013 has seen many changes for St.Michael’s Institution. 4th of July 2013 turned out to be a celebrationto Michaelians who had contributed towards uplifting the image ofour institution. This day was dedicated by giving out a broad categoryof awards to commemorate the outstanding achievementsdemonstrated by the students of our institution with exemplarycurricular and co-curricular excellence. The school was privileged tohave Mr. Joseph Michael Lee, President of the Parents TeachersAssociation (PTA) as the distinguished guest of honour to officiateour memorable Speech Day. Welcomed with an amazing Lion Danceperformance, the guests were further entertained between intervalsof award giving ceremonies by more staggering performances by theever mesmerizing Michaelian Military Band and Malaysian ChineseOrchestra followed by the Michaelian Choral Speaking Team whopresented their reflection and thoughts on “Life as a Michaelian”. Theprestigious Nicet-Joseph medal was first started in 1962 tocommemorate the visit of the superior-general Brother Nicet-Joseph’svisit to the school. This year, the prestigious award was presentedto Meveeqhen a/l Ravichandran who was also the recipient of the“Michaelian of the Year” title. His outstanding academic and sportsexcellence in shot putt has made the country and our Alma Materproud. St. Michael’s Institution would like to congratulate all therecipients of the awards who epitomise the values and ideals that

define the ethos of the school.

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To add a feminine touch to the masculinity of St. Michael’sInstitution and in line with the Michaelian tradition, theAnnual Flower Arrangement Competition is one of the yearlyhighlights in the school. This event was organized by thePrefectorial Board was held in conjunction with the annualSpeech Day. It was presided over by Master Ho Joo Hin, whileMaster Ananthan Moorthi and Miss Hilda Paviter Kaur werethe Honorary Secretary and Treasurer respectively.

This year’s competition was held at the badminton court withover 82 teams lining up to produce their artistic masterpieces.Principal Madam Loh Wei Seng officiated the ceremony at8.15a.m. with the blow of the horn and Michaelians hadexactly 1 hour 15 mins to produce their best flowerarrangements. At 9.30a.m., another blow of the horn signalledthe end of the competition and all the artistic creations werebrought to the Marian Library to be exhibited and judged.

After much deliberation and mulling, the judges finally came toa decision and the list of winners are as follows:FIRST PRIZE : Taekwondo (Form 6)SECOND PRIZE : 02 Kinta Scout TroopTHIRD PRIZE : Kadet Remaja Sekolah

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This year, the Michaelian Military Band organized a fund-raising concert on the 6th of July 2013 in Dewan Lee LoySeng, SJKC Yuk Choy. The theme of the concert was‘Valiant & True, The Legacy Lives On’. Response fromoutsiders and the Michaelian community itself weresatisfactory and nearly 1000 tickets were sold out.Tickets were sold at RM2O and RM50 and VIP ticketswere given to sponsors and school administrators. Themilitary band rendered the crowd with a total of 13pieces inclusive of MMB’s Drumline performance and‘House of Rhythm’.

Pilatus (Mountain of Dragons), I Only Care About You,Highlights from Les Miserables, You Raised Me Up andLet’s Get Loud were some of the pieces the bandshowcased. The Band ended the night with the SchoolRally.

The Band was given approximately 5 months to preparefor the concert. The Michaelian Military Band would liketo thank the instructor, Mr. Chong Wai Mun for his hardwork and perseverance towards the band

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The Ipoh International Run is one of the most important events in the Perak Tourism calendar. Thisyear nearly 16,000 participants registered for the race including runners and athletes from othercountries. Michaelians were urged by the teachers-in-charge particularly En Adi Yusri Yem , to givefull support to this event organized by the Ipoh City Council. 277 fellow Michaelians had submittedthe participating forms for the marathon run.

Among them, 12 fellow Michaelians were among the 150 earliest runners that had reached thefinishing line and received medals and certificates. Apart from that, we would like to give a note ofthanks and gratitude to the teachers-in-charge for their tireless work and effort in encouraging thestudents to participate in this mammoth event as well as fellow Michaelians who demonstrated theirfull commitment and Michaelian spirit in the run.

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Giving is receiving, it’s all about saving lives! Based on this motto, 84 Michaelians gathered atthe school hall for a purpose.

Every unit of blood donated is used to enhance the lives up to four recipients and there is noknown substitute for human blood. Therefore, the donors got together for a noble cause.Together with Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital Blood Bank, the Sixth Form council of St Michael’sInstitution put their best foot forward in organizing the campaign.

The campaign was held from 9.00am until 2.00pm in the school hall. A team of dedicated medicalofficers was on hand to ensure that the entire process was safe and quick while the membersof the Sixth Form Council assisted the donors in filling in their personal information request

forms. There was a total of 84blood donors comprised ofUpper Six and Lower Sixstudents. Their selfless act wasacknowledged by a certificate.Well done!

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St. Michael Ipoh has been producing countless outstanding sportsmen. To support its mission, the MichaelianBadminton Club took the initiative to organise a badminton tournament this year in search of potential playersthat will represent our school for the MSSPK 2014.

The event took place at the DBI Sports Complex andthe FRU Sports Complex (14-16th & 21st September2013). It consists of two categories - Singles anddoubles, and involved students from form 1 to form6. The event however did not just end as just anotherbadminton tournament but proved to be a platformwhere the students not only can show off theirhidden talents but enjoy a learning experience insportsmanship and perseverance. As the saying goes,winning is not everything.

SINGLES - CHAMPION

Form 1 Wen HoaForm 2 VenoshenForm 3 Wong Kin LoonForm 4 Derek LeongForm 5 DehwakumarForm 6 Goh Ewe Pheng

DOUBLES - CHAMPION

Form 1 Wen Hoa / CohenForm 2 Venoshen / YogaForm 3 Wong Kin Loon / RyanForm 4 Derek Leong / Adrian OngForm 5 Mervin / KrishnanthForm 6 Goh Ewe Pheng / Chee Chong

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The ‘Quit Smoking Programme’ held from10.30 am to 11.30 am on the 21st August2013 was carried out at the La SalleAuditorium in St. Michael Ipoh organisedby the Guidance and Counselling Unit andHospital Fatimah, this awarenessprogramme however targeted the studentsfrom the Form Five Art classes. Theobjective of this programme is to highlightthe danger of smoking. So be wise guys!Every puff kills! We are reminded not justto quit smoking, but for those non-smokers do not ever be tempted to takethat first puff.

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Pada hari Isnin, 23 September 2013, SMK St. Michael Ipoh telahmengadakan Majlis Anugerah Kokurikulum Sekolah. Majlis itubermula pada pukul 7.30 pagi.

Tujuan majlis ini diadakan adalah untuk memberi penghargaankepada pelajar yang cemerlang dalam bidang kokurikulum.Penganugerahan ini diharapkan dapat memberi motivasi kepadapelajar supaya terus cemerlang.

Majlis ini dimulakan dengan ucapan perasmian oleh pengetua SMKSt. Michael Ipoh. Dalam ucapan tersebut, beliau menyatakanmatlamat utama majlis adalah untuk membina sahsiah pelajarselaras dengan falsafah pendidikan kebangsaan iaitu pelajar yangintelek dan berupaya mencapai kesejahteraan diri untukkeharmonian masyarakat dan negara.

Majlis ini telah diserikan oleh persembahan pelajar-pelajar.Kemudian penyampaian hadiah kepada pelajar-pelajar yangcemerlang serta aktif dalam bidang kokurikulum dijalankan.Anugerah yang disampaikan ialah sijil unit beruniform danpermainan, sijil penghargaan tingkatan enam dalam persatuankelab, permainan dan unit beruniform, penyampaian sijilkokurikulum dan anugerah khas kokurikulum.

Majlis ini berlangsung dengan lancar dan meriah sekali.

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Merdeka is a word in the Malay language meaning independence or freedom. It is derived from the SanskritMaharddhika meaning "rich, prosperous and powerful”. Our nation, Malaysia is a peaceful and prosperous landfree from war, rich in culture and blessed with a multiracial population. The National Day celebration in St.Michael’s institution was held on the 2nd of September 2013 to acknowledge the sacrifice and dedication ofour leaders towards forming an independent nation as well as to rekindle the spirit of patriotism in allMichaelians. The celebration began with the launching of the event followed by the distribution of flags to

students. A string of National Day songs wereplayed by the Michaelian Military Band tocompliment the voices of the studentsambitiously singing the patriotic songs whilewaving their flags. After the principal’s speech,the event was graced by a number of students’performances. The traditional parade ofmotorcycles carrying out national flag fanned theflames of patriotism in our fellow Michaelians.The event came to an end as En. Adi Yusri raisedhis open palm and hailed the word “Merdeka”thrice which is a symbol of national salute tovictory and honour. The participation andenthusiasm of MIchaelians in this event showedthat they’re true Malaysians at heart.

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Program Sambutan Hari Raya Puasa anjuran Panitia PendidikanIslam dengan kerjasama Jawatankuasa Aktiviti Pendidikan IslamSMI (Japim) dan pihak sekolah telah diadakan di dewansekolah pada hari Rabu, 4hb September 2013 bersamaandengan 28 Syawal 1434 Hijrah.Ustaz Suhaimi, guru Panitia Pendidikan Islam bertindak sebagai pengerusi majlis. Kehadiran pelajarTingkatan 1 hingga 6 atas dijemput hadir untuk memeriahkan jamuan ini. Majlis ini juga menjemput semuapelajar tingkatan 4 dengan berkonsepkan 1 Malaysia. Secara tidak lansung, majlis ini dapat mengeratkansilaturahim sesama pelajar.

Yang hadir sama dalam majlis ini ialah Puan Pengetua dan anggota pentadbiran sekolah. JawatankuasaPIBG turut hadir memberi sokongan dan tanda muhibah. Pelbagai juadah disediakan seperti lemang, nasiimpit, rojak, puding, cendol dan kuih muih. Guru-guru turut menyumbang sebahagian juadah berkenaan.

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The OMA dinner held on 28th September 2013 was another success, judging by the overwhelmed response bythe regular old boys who wanted to be with their friends every year.

For many, it was an annual meeting in Ipoh and at SMI to catch up the latest news, perhaps for a day or a few hoursthen they would part ways for yet another round of get-together the following year.

It was for that reason, old Michaelians consider the annual dinners as a must-attend affair. The OMA dinner is nowconsidered as a balik kampung.

Just as the OMA president Mr. Adrian Tsen said in his message, "It warms the hearts of Michaelians coming from farand near to return to the old school, so full of memories for them, above all the majestic building - the pillar and iconof Michaelian pride".

Many are already asking when the 2014 dinner is held and the answer is always the last Saturday of September everyyear. If Saturday is the day, then balik kampung would probably start on Thursday or Friday with family members intow. Friday and Saturday morning are usually a tour in the school, showing proudly to their spouses and children theclassrooms they studied in or the places they usually hang out with their friends etc.

The dinner this year gathered about 900 old boys at the basketball court with guests from other La Salle schools like St.George's, St. Paul's and members from the SMI KL Alumni. Brother Vincent and Brother Matthew Bay were also with us.

The committee members were pleased that theirmonths of preparations had indeed culminatedwith many happy faces and heaps of praisesfrom many. We are looking forward to nextyear's dinner but as of now, it's time to take abreak.

I take the opportunity to thank school principalMdm. Loh Wei Seng, her teacher advisers incharge of the Military Band (Mr. Liew Boon Ket),prefects (Mr. Karu) and scouts (Mr. Christopher)for their strong support in making the occasionspecial and memorable.

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It’s easy to get caught up in the moment when you’re makingpreparations for examinations. Graduation Night is one way forstudents to shift their focus from the materialistic aspects. The SMIgraduation night marks a special event for every Upper Six studentbecause it is considered as one of the most awaited highlights in thecourse of a high school life. The most anticipated night for the UpperSix students was held at the Tropicana Grand Ballroom and wasgeared towards the thematic concept “Classic”. It was indeed anexhilarating night with performances by the MIchaelian Military BandAlumni, SMI Wushu squad; Lower Six students as well as Upper Sixstudents representing their respectiveclasses. Presentation ofprizes to students withfull attendance, trueMichaelians (silverspoon award), bestclass and lucky drawswere given away to theleaving batch.

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The cooking programme was organized byFantastic Pastry Academy in co-operation withthe Unit Bimbangan dan Kaunseling of St.Michael’s Institution, Ipoh, specially for the form4 students. The programme was held in theDewan Besar Sekolah starting from 11 am until1 pm on the 23rd October 2013. The mainobjective of this programme is to instill theinterest of cooking among the form 4 studentand to attract talented Form 4 students therealm of culinary arts. The chefs from FantasticPastry academy were invited to demonstratetheir skills in preparing several mouth-wateringdelicacies. Soon, we can see great MichaelianChefs around the world!

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On the 24th of October 2013, the main hall of St. Michael’sInstitution once again played host to this year’s annual Form5 farewell celebrations. The event which began at 10.00a.m.and concluded at 1.30p.m. was organized and facilitated by

the Unit Bimbingan dan Kaunseling to markan end to the students Form 5 years and abeginning of a new chapter in their lives.

The event was also a platform forrepresentative from various and respectivecolleges like Sunway, Taylor’s, INTI, KDU,HELP University and many others to briefand guide students about the respectiveuniversities, the courses offered, thescholarships which were up forcontention as well as professional adviceon their future endeavors. Not forgettingthe well-meaning speeches by thePrincipal, teachers’ and counselors’ towish the students good luck in theirfuture undertakings as well as to offersound advice to them. All in all it wasa successful and meaningful celebrationfor the students.

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Another feather in the cap forMichaelians was at the National ScienceChallenge. These students representedthe state of Perak for the NationalScience Challenge 2013 Final Level heldat Putrajaya on the 12th of November2013. Four schools participated torepresent their respective states namelyPerak, Perlis, Malacca and Sarawak tocompete for the “Prime Minister ’sTrophy”. This group of students won thethird place with a total of 440 marks. St.Michael’s Institution will continue topush on to strive and do better for nextyear’s competition.

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St. Michael's Institution marked another milestone academicallywhen 44 students scored straight As' in the PMR this year. Our boysmanaged to obtain 87.23% passes with a GPS of 2.21. Last year,our students delivered a percentage of 88.03% passes with 51 ofthem scoring all As' and a GPS of 2.23. This works out a differenceof 0.02 in GPS, indicating a better performance.

Principal Madam Loh Wei Seng, in congratulating the PMR students,she expressed her satisfaction with the overall achievement of theboys in the examination this year.

"The boys have done exceedingly well. They improved in bothpercentages of excellent scorers and average grade. SMI remainedat No. 12 in the North Kinta District," she said, adding that it wasall the teachers' and students'hardwork.

Editorial says: Congratulations boysfor your hardwork. You are on yourway to Form Four next year wherebymore hardwork and sacrifices areexpected of you. These are crucialyears to determine your future.

Courtesy of : Michaelian HeritageGallery and Mr. Peter Khiew

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Look around us. St. Michael’s has a pool of talented students who work and contribute silently. Their passionin the things they do inspire the people around us. These are the boys who worked behind the scenes - quietly,patiently and with utmost dedication to their clubs and societies. On this page, we showcase these students...

The burly Meveeqhen, who is 193cm (6f 3in) tall andweight 98kg, marked his international debut by hurling theputt 15.57m for the bronze medal in the South-East Asia(SEA) Youth athletics championships in Ho Chi Minh Citylast week. That has earned Meveeqhen being selected forthe fifth edition of the Asean School Games in Hanoi.

Sixth former Joel Ho, self-taught artist. Startedgetting his first box ofwatercolour and brusheswhen he was in theprimary school and hehas not looked backsince. Artistic abilitieskeeps him going. Joelkeeps on producingcountless number of artpieces, mostly depicting characters frommovies, comics and through observations. Thisamazingly talented boy uses pencil and ink inmost of his drawings.

Jirix Cheng Kok Leong,Lower Six boy, WushuClub member has beeninvolved in lion headdancing since he was inForm One. He wasimpressed with theagility, energy andprowess of lion dancingthat he instantly signed

up to join the Wushu Club. “It requiresdiscipline, footwork, body movements and ofcourse, the balance,’ said Jirix.

Serious - looking Muhd DanialMunir Amani, Form Four boy, isan outstanding trumpeter. Givena choice to choose myriad ofinstruments when he joined theMichaelian Military Band, MuhdDanial without any hesitation,picked the trumpet. He faithfullystayed on with his trumpet andthe band when the teachers andhis band members recognized

the amazing leadership in Danial - he was chosenas Band Leader. He captivates the audience with hisstyle and approach.

Cager Low Khah Cheng wasthe backbone of theMichaelian basketball team. Hewas spotted by the schoolbasketball coach when KhahCheng turned up for abasketball session when hewas in Form One. After a fewsessions of training, the coachselected him to represent the

school in almost all the basketball tournaments.Over the years, Khah Cheng was selected torepresent the zone, district and the state before hewas called in to represent the country at the YouthNational Basketball Championship when he was inForm Four. He is known as a reliable player of highcaliber.

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THE SEARCH CONTINUES...

Unit Bimbingan dan Kaunseling tetap bergiat cergas untuk tahun 2013 seperti tahun-tahun lepas untuk memberikan perkhidmatan yang terbaik untuk membantu pelajar-pelajar. Saya ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Pn. Adhariah Thamrin, En. RaviChandran dan Pn. Khalaiselvi Koladial kerana membantu menjayakan semua programUnit Bimbingan dan Kaunseling pada tahun 2013.

PROGRAM-PROGRAM UNIT BIMBINGAN DAN KAUNSELING TAHUN 20131. Program Bengkel Kemahiran Belajar Tingkatan 5 & 6 (31/1/13)2. Program Biasiswa Rotary Club (31/1/13)3. Program Ujian Psikometrik Tingkatan 1 (1/1/13)4. Bengkel Kepimpinan Ketua-Ketua Pelajar (2/2/13)5. Program Motivasi Tingkatan 5 (20/2/13)6. Program Resume Writing And Interview Skills (21/2/13 & 25/4/13)7. Program Skim Pemberian Komputer 1 M’sia (4/3/13)8. Perak Education Expo (9 & 10/3/13)9. Program Sifar Ponteng (14/3/13)10. Program Jelajah Standard Malaysia (16/3/13)11. Program Evolving Potential Individual Career (UTP) (6/4/13)12. Seminar Pengajian Tinggi Negara - Jom Masuk U (6/4/13)13. Program Ceramah Kerjaya (12/4/13)14. Program Pemberian Bantuan Kewangan OMA Klang Valley (24/4/13)15. Program ‘Anger Management’ (24/4/13)16. Program Orientasi Tingkatan 6 Rendah (9/5/13)17. Program SHIELDS (Sayangi Hidup, Elak Derita Selamanya) 8-10/5/13)18. Program Perak Lung Healthy Day (19/5/13)19. Karnival Remaja Terbilang (22/5/13)20. Program Pameran Buku (11/6/13)21. Program Pemakanan Sihat dan Seimbang (14/6/13)22. Program Learning Circie (15/6/13)23. Program Robotic Workshop (15/6/13)24. Program Malaysia Festival of The Mind (16/6/13)25. Hari Kerjaya Sekolah (26/6/13)26. Program Kepemimpinan Pelajar Tingkatan 1 (4/7/13)27. Ceramah Disiplin ‘Sinar Diri’ (4/7/13)28. Program Ceramah Kerjaya Times Guide (8/7/13)29. Program Teknik Menjawab Soalan Add. Maths Dan Kimia SPM (9/7/13)30. Program Pengunaan Dan Pendaftaran I-Trim (19/7/13)31. Ceramah Sahsiah Diri (20/7/13)

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32. Program Bengkel Teknik Belajar Dan Tips Peperiksaan Tingkatan 3 (26/7/13)

33. Program “Quit Smoking” (21/8/13)

34. Program Lawatan Sambil Belajar ke Universiti (22 & 23/8/13)

35. Program Teknik Menjawab Soalan Mathematic Moden (23/8/13)

36. Lawatan Sambil Belajar ke Riverview Rubber Estates, Tanjung Tualang, Perak(23/8/13)

37. Program Teknik Menjawab Soalan Biologi Dan Kimia Tingkatan 5 (26/8/13)

38. Program Ceramah Dan Pameran Keselamatan Jalan Raya (28/8/13)

39. Program Teknik Menjawab Soalan Sejarah Tingkatan 3 (11/9/13)

40. Program Ceramah Kesihatan Penyakit Kencing Tikus (11/9/13)

41. Ekspo Pendidikan Kerjaya Sekolah Menengah (21/9/13)

42. Program Pembentukan Sasiah Pelajar (28/9/13)

43. Program Mathematic Dan Accounting Competition (28/9/13)

44. Program Kempen Anti-Dadah Dan Merokok (30/9/13)

45. Taklimat Biasiswa Oleh INTI University (3/10/13)

46. Program Teknik Menjawab Soalan Sejarah Dan Fizik Tingkatan 5 (11/10/13)

47. Program Academik Dan Taklimat Sijil Terbuka Tingkatan 3 (16/10/13)

48. Program Remaja Tingkatan 3 Oleh UTP (18/10/13)

49. Program Team Building dan Motivasi Tingkatan 4 (23/10/13)

50. Program Masakan Oleh Fantastic Pastry Academy (23/10/13)

51. Program Motivasi Dan Majlis Perpisahan Tingkatan 5 (24/10/13)

52. Program Rakan Muda (29/10/13)

53. Program Ceramah Kesihatan ‘Penghagaan Gigi’ (30/10/13)

54. Program Pembasmian Jenayah Di Kalangan Pelajar (7/11/13)

55. Mengendalikan Permohonan Ke Matrikulasi, MRSM, SBP, UPU, Kolej Teknikdan Universiti Petronas Untuk Pelajar Tingkatan 3, 5 & 6

56. Mengedarkan Kupon Makan Untuk Pelajar-Pelajar.

Disediakan Oleh,En. Ravindran a/l Vengadasalam(Ketua Unit Bimbingan dan Kaunseling SMK St. Michael, Ipoh)

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WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE SPEECH DAY?I think that the speech day is an important occasion where excellentstudents must be recognized due to all the hard work they wentthrough. The Speech Day is also an event to motivate students to dobetter in the upcoming future.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE SCHOOL AND THESTUDENT’S ACHIEVEMENTS?The overall achievements of the academic results are acceptable. Inmy point of view, Michaelians are not supposed to focus ONLY onacademics. All Michaelians should be all-rounders. Besides, Michaeliansno matter who they are, from a rich or a poor family are all equal.There should NOT be any discrimination among students. Studentswho are excellent in both academic and co-curricular activities shouldguide the weak so that all students could perform well in bothacademic and co-curricular.

For example, our outstanding athletes of the year 2013, Meveeqhenhave been doing a very good job. His academic results are acceptable.I would just like to say that his performances so far are outstanding.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR THE SCHOOL TO FINDANOTHER STUDENT WHO IS AN ALL-ROUNDER THATEXCELS IN BOTH ACADEMIC AND CO-CURRICULARACTIVITIES?If all Michaelians do have an optimistic mind-set that allows him /her to strive to achieve great success in both academics and co-curricular, there will be many more students with extraordinaryperformance in both academic and co-curricular activities such as ourfriend Meveeqhen. I am very sure that by then, another Meveeqhenwill be born and rise very soon!

Interviewed by : GARY HWANG ZHI LIT AND HO JOO HIN

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How long have Brother Vincent stayedin Ipoh?I’ve been living in Ipoh for almost 56 years.Ipoh had a population of 100,000 people inthe 50s. Now, it has gone up to 700,000people. Back then, we could see people livingin multi story apartments hanging theirbaskets outside the windows till they reachedthe ground floor for trading purposes. Somepeople would just wear their pajamas in theevening and leisurely walk around town.

What are the changes seen in St. Michael Institution compared to the previousyears?Back in those days, the school was always occupied by students from day till night. For example,the field was always packed with students having their own sports activities. It was really hard toundergo maintenance to the field then as the field was virtually used non-stop! It pleases the eyeswhen you see students sweat it out in the field.

However, the scenario has changed. What I notice nowadays is the field looks green, contrary tothose days when the grass had no time to grow at all. Students leave the school compound rightafter the school bell rings. Back in those days, St. Michael’s was more like a home, not “just a school”.

Many students back then would stay in the school to study until night in the library. Compared tonow, the library is less favored by students. Sadly, the school has gone quiet as time goes by.

What’s the story behind the building of the 6th Form Block?In 1968, we managed to build the 6th Form Block. The cost for the building was around RM700,000.Unfortunately, we had only RM40,000 with us. When Brother Paul gave us the green light to continuewith building the 6th Form Block, we pooled our resources and tried all sorts of way to overcomethe financial problem. We had class collection every month, involving the primary and secondarystudents. Every student carried a special card to keep track of their collections. Everyone played theirroles. We worked really hard. At the end of the month we managed to acquire around RM40,000.It was a really great success to manage to build the 6th Form Block with all the hard work fromeveryone! Yes, we named it, “Brother U Paul Block”, to remember his optimism and his faith in us.

How was the school library back in those days?At first, we had our library at the ground floor of the main building. It opened from 5am till 10pmevery day back in the 80s’. To ensure more comfort for the students, it was time to add more booksand to expand. We identified an ideal location at Brother U Paul Block. We managed to clear 3classrooms at the second floor of the building and shifted the library there. It remains until today.

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We call it the Marian Library.

What’s the magnificent story behind the sculpture in the school library?The Marian Library has a famous sculpture, “Falcon and the Falconer”.

It is made up of welded steels mostly reused from damaged car bumpers and other unwanted steelmaterials. This sculpture acts as a reply to the poem “The Second Coming” by Irish poet WilliamButler Yeats in 1919. Part of the poem images a falcon wheeling about the sky, far away from thefalconer who released it. The bird continues to wheel and gyre further and further away from thefalconer. This metaphor stands for young people who have given up the standards of their parentsand grandparents.

The sculpture features a falconer stretching out the whole body and a falcon on the hand.

The falcon lies right on top of the falconer’s hand freely, without any obstruction. It shows that thefalconer gives freedom to the falcon, but also giving support and guidance to it. It reflects vividlythat parents should give freedom to young people and support them as well.

What was the inspiration for introducing the class marching tradition?Class marching is a very unique tradition in St. Michael‘s Institution. We used to have house marchingonly before we implemented this. Students would be chosen from the four respective houses tomarch. This caused weaker students to be neglected among the students. The idea of class marchingsolves this problem. Now, every single student, strong or weak, is required to march together withhis classmates, a practice which makes everyone equal. Teamwork can be nurtured as studentsundergo vigorous marching practice, including the designing of the class flags and sometimes, theclass T-shirts. Class marching produces more student leaders and increase the discipline level in them.

What is your advice for fellow Michaelians, Brother?There’s a story of a 17-years old girl named Joanne from North Cork. She was born with a rarecondition, total Amelia (birth defect), which left her limbless. She’s able to grip her iPhone betweenchin and what she calls her left hand. Joanne can text at a speed faster than anyone else just byusing her upper and lower lip! Such achievement is rare but not impossible! This girl always givesme a superb motivation on how we must live our life to the fullest.

Michaelians, there are many people in this world who can inspire and give us motivation in life.Discover them and know their stories. Always make yourself a better person!

Another thing is Michealians should always continue their journey to discover the potential in them.No matter how hard life could be, Michaelians must always be strong and tough to face anysituations which challenge them. I believe that being in St. Michael’s is a great opportunity to discoveryour talent.

Unleash the potential in yourselves, Michaelians.

Note : The Interview with Brother Vincent was carried out at the La Salle Centre, Ipoh. It was apleasant and candid interview. We started the interview at 1.40pm, on 18 October 2013 and by2.45pm, it was time to wrap up the session. Brother Vincent, to me, is a walking heritage. He knowsso much about St. Michael’s and still possesses sharp memory about things that are close to hisheart. This interview will not be the last…

Interview carried out by : LEE HAN KEAT AND GARY HWANG ZHI LIT

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How were your early days in St. Michael’s whileyou were still studying?I was schooling in St. Michael’s Institution in the 1940s. I didnot have to pay the school fees as I was a free scholar backthen. I was actively involved with the scouts I was a Kingscout and also an instructor for the Girl Guides of someschools when I was in Form 4. I was also a regular painterof the stage props for the annual school dramas. I would sayI was a quiet and timid person in school. Life was not easyas I had to juggle between school and helping my father inhis construction work.

How did you become a teacher?I started off as an Arts subject teacher when I was in Form4 on Brother Paul’s request. I taught the primary schoolstudents in the afternoon after my morning school session.It was a voluntary work as I felt it was a way to give backto the school because the school had supported me in myschooling fees. After Form 5, I went back to school to teachGeography to Form 4 students and Arts to Form 6 students.I later went for teacher’s training in St. Joseph’s TrainingCollege under the school and church’s scholarship. Two yearslater, I came back to teach at St. Michael’s again.

What were your fondest memories in St. Michael’s, both as a student and a teacher?I can recall back when I was in Form 2, I took part in a concert held in the school. I did a dance and it was myfirst exposure to the world of arts and what the stage really was. I also learnt a lot from the teachers backthen who handled us boys in a very disciplined manner. Whatever they say, the boys will do. I think thatexperience really helped me to develop as a teacher in my later years. Another memorable thing was duringmy time, we managed to produce 30 plus King scouts at one time, a record which stands till today. As a teacher,my fondest memories were all etched in the dramas that I produced. The experiences that I had working withthe boys, helping them develop the skills which they did not think they have it initially and seeing the endproduct were simply priceless.

Who inspired you the most?I would say it has to be my family. My parents really supported my ambition to be a teacher and they neversaid no when I had to stay back to teach in school or for scouts. Most of my family members are either teachersor nurses and I think that has influenced me in a way.

Can you enlighten us about our annual school drama?Our school drama started way back. In those days, the Brothers were the directors of the plays. The main castswere taken by the school teachers while the students helped out as supporting actors or as stage crews. Ourdrama tradition was really strong and at one point, our school drama team went all the way to the nationallevel in the interschool drama competition. Our dramas are full of plot and values that are portrayed in theirown unique way. It is the identity of our alma mater.

Interviewed by : HO JOO HIN AND LEE KIEN HANG

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I magine. Imagine living in the 1900’s, a period of time whenmost of the citizens struggled to make ends meet. Imagine thehardships that they went through to pursue their education.

Imagine technology hasn’t evolved from that era. Assortment of thingslike information and knowledge couldn’t be reached at our fingertips.Teachers played a crucial role in children’s lives in order to mouldthem to be a better person.

Filled to the brim with wisdom, this is Master Choo Ah Chye. Hewas a rugby player and a disciplinary teacher. As for now, he travelsaround the country after his retirement, reads and participates insports during his spare time. Occasionally, Master will drop by the La

Salle Centre to visit the Brothers. On the day of interview, Master Choodrove to school on a lovely morning with a blue car and came out ofthe car with a gracious smile, hands equipped with a water bottle anda book to be donated to our school library.

Master Choo attended SMK Methodist ACS Ipoh back then wherehe was actively involved in the rugby tournament and training,representing schools, state and country that brought about the nameof Malaysia to a higher level. However, all things did not go smoothlyat all times. Master once injured his elbow and paid the hospital avisit several times. Besides, Master Choo was a rugby coach too!

Teaching is an incredibly important profession and without theteachers, the child’s development will suffer a lot. Master Chooenjoyed teaching in SMI because of the hospitality of the school staff

and the uplifting environment created bythem. Master Choo had an extraordinaryway of dealing with those problematicstudents back then. He would makestudents write a paper full of letters andcollect fines from them. The fines collectedwere contributed to the school, which wasa noble act indeed. Until now, MasterChoo’s students can still recognise him inthe crowd and shout and greet him.

Interviewed by : WOOI SUE JENN ANDCHARROOGESINEE RADHAKRISHNAN

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Ng Thew Foong, also known as Mrs. Chin, the laboratory assistant who had served in ourschool for 20 years bade goodbye as she left St. Michael’s Institution to continue her career atSMK Menglembu, Ipoh only bringing along the unforgettable experiences and memories ofinteresting incidents she encountered throughout her service.

Being a staff here at SMI for the past two decades was truly a blessing, she said it gaveher an incredible opportunity to assist students of different generations and to work under sixprincipals who include Brother Paul, Brother Vincent, Mr. Chong Suan Ee, Mr. Balasubramaniam,Mr. Teh Chor Aun, Mr. Louis Rozario Doss, Mr. Phoon Chong Chee and Pn. Loh Wei Seng. Beforeshe started her career in SMI, she worked at an old Michaelian’s clinic. After going throughinterviews and practical examinations, she was posted to be a laboratory assistant in SMI.Although she was new to the job, with the help and guidance of Mr. Austin de’ Silva, a juniorassistant, she further learned the tricks of the trade.

When questioned what were some of the mistakes she made during her service, Mrs. Chinproudly gave herself a pat on the back followed by a giggle and claimed herself as a perfectionistwho’s always on time and handles dangerous apparatus as well as the chemicals with carepreventing occurrence of serious incidents. She recalled one of her unforgettable experiencewhen SMI was reported to have a bomb in the building. Over the years, our laboratory assistantcultivated valuable friendships with which she spent cherishable moments. Among those arePn. Lee, Cikgu Sohot, Pn. Rohana and Pn. Rosilawati.

Mrs. Chin concluded the session with a few words from the bottom of her heart.

“I’m not sad that I’m leaving but I’m happy that it happened after 20 years. I value myexperience in SMI more than anything else and after spending a solid 20 years in this institution,I might drive here accidentally instead of heading to my new work place. The administrators,staff and teachers will be dearly missed as they taught me so much over the years. Not onlythat, I will miss the delightful smell of laboratory and the times I used to walk up and downalong the corridors. All thebest!”

Although it is upsetting tolet go of an experienced stafflike Mrs. Chin, we wish her allthe best for contributing to thisinstitution through herdedicated service.

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Below are some of the many remarks about a dear friend, a brother and simply, a great Michaelian!

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An illustrious Michaelian

Former Minister of Primary Industries

Past President of Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia

Former Chairman of SMI Board of Governors

A distinguished corporate leader

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KEPUTUSAN KESELURUHAN PEPERIKSAAN PMR 2012

Bilangan Cemerlang : 51 orang pelajarBilangan Lulus Semua Subjek : 309 orang pelajarPurata Lulus Semua Subjek : 88.03%

GRED PMRMATA PELAJARAN

A % B % C % D % E % LULUS % LULUSBahasa Melayu 85 24.2 162 46.2 58 16.5 38 10.8 8 2.3 343 97.7

Bahasa Inggeris 174 49.6 81 23.1 52 14.8 31 8.8 13 3.7 338 96.3

Sejarah 125 35.6 88 25.1 80 22.8 53 15.1 5 1.4 346 98.6

Geografi 131 37.3 53 15.1 94 26.8 53 15.1 20 5.7 331 94.3

Bahasa Cina 1 0.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 100

Bahasa Tamil 5 33.3 1 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 6 100

Pendidikan Islam 13 11.3 39 33.9 38 33.0 16 13.9 9 7.8 106 92.2

Matematik 153 43.6 55 15.7 50 14.2 86 24.5 7 2.0 344 98.0

Sains 157 44.7 57 16.2 55 15.7 73 20.8 9 2.6 342 97.4

KH - Pilihan 1 (KMT) 79 40.1 44 22.3 49 24.9 22 11.2 3 1.5 194 98.5

KH - Pilihan 4 (PDG) 42 27.3 32 20.8 52 33.8 24 15.6 4 2.6 150 97.4

ANALISIS KEPUTUSAN PEPERIKSAAN PMR 2008-2012(Mengikut Mata Pelajaran)

PERATUSMATA PELAJARAN

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Bahasa Melayu 95.2 97.3 98.3 98.2 97.7

Bahasa Inggeris 95.0 96.7 96.5 98.8 96.3

Matematik 92.1 95.9 95.6 98.2 98.0

Sains 94.7 97.8 97.4 99.7 97.4

Geografi 94.4 97.5 96.2 96.1 94.3

Sejarah 96.0 95.9 97.7 98.2 98.6

Kemahiran Hidup 94.3 92.2 96.6 98.5 98.5

Pendidikan Islam 95.6 97.7 91.9 93.4 92.2

BILANGAN CEMERLANG & PERATUS LULUSTAHUN 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Bilangan Calon 382 367 344 336 351

Bilangan Cemerlang 42 52 53 59 51

Bilangan Lulus 314 317 310 305 309

Peratus Lulus 82.20 86.38 90.12 90.78 88.03

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MATA PELAJARAN BIL. PERATUSCALON LULUS

PENERIMA ANUGERAH PELAJAR CEMERLANG PMRTINGKATAN 4 (KELAS 2013)1. Vivekananthan a/l Kasewani (4S1)2. Tan Bin Shan (4S1)3. Pavitheran a/l Soosaiselvanathan (4S1)4. Alexander Jeremy Joseph (4S1)5. Wong Ka Chun (4S1)6. Wong Yoong Shen (4S1)7. Kavinesh Varrma a/l Basgaran (4S2)8. Syed Ahmad Mahzuz Wafa b. Syed Ridza (4S2)9. Joshah Siah Jun Wei (4S2)10. Rickey a/l Santhanasamy (4S2)11. Ng Chien Chern (4S2)12. Habineswaran a/l Rajan (4S2)13. Loong Ye Heng (4S3)14. Rutreshankris a/l Krishnan (4S3)15. Rathesh Kumaran a/l Ulaganathan (4S4)16. Joshua Fong Weng Kit (4S4)17. Meveeqhen a/l Ravi Chandran (4S4)18. Praveen Jaya Kumar (4S4)19. Ng Jing Jie (4S4)20. Ahmad Khairul Amirin b. Ahmad Khairi (4S5)21. Daniel Issac a/l Lourdes (4S5)22. Jonathan Christopher D’oliveiro (4S5)23. Tan Zhen Xiong (4S5)24. Alan Kum Wai Loon (4S5)25. Baskarran a/l Vijayakumar (4S5)26. Dinesh Rajan a/l Arumugham (4S5)

27. Kugaan a/l Ramachandran (4S5)28. Arvinderan a/l Balakumaran (4S5)29. Edwin Dass a/l Michael Dass (4S5)30. Jonathan Lau Vey Leon (4S5)31. Ong Guo Lun (4S5)32. Avieenash a/l Anbalagan (4S5)33. Kevin Raj a/l Alex Chantra (4S5)34. Jaspreet Singh a/l Sukhjit Singh (4S5)35. Mah Guo Feng (4S5)36. Joshua Leong Wen Tze (4S5)37. Aaronjeet Singh Dhaliwal a/l Opninder Singh Dhaliwal (4S6)38. Sharothvarman a/l Gurumurothy (4S6)39. Kaviarasan a/l Kaliyogam (4S6)40. Devenesh Louis a/l Christopher (4S6)41. Ranil Lee Kotalawela (4S6)42. Thepan Ganesh (4S6)43. Emmanuel Tan Wei Nam (4S6)44. Piraveen a/l Kokilathasan (4S6)45. Kishan Kumar a/l Vijayakumar (4S6)46. Navindran a/l Ravichandran (4S6)47. Kenny Kek Jen Er (4S6)48. Paras Jassani a/l Bharat Kumar (4S6)49. Jonathan Yuen Jun Xian (4S6)50. Lucas Isaac Seneviratne (4V1)51. Amir Farhan b. Mat Kamal (MRSM Taiping)

KEPUTUSAN KESELURUHAN PEPERIKSAAN SPM 2012

Bahasa Melayu 306 95.4

Bahasa Inggeris 306 95.4

Sejarah 306 87.1

Matematik 306 87.8

Matematik Tambahan 214 78.9

Fizik 213 97.2

Kimia 213 96.7

Biologi 210 99.0

Sains 93 92.3

MATA PELAJARAN BIL. PERATUSCALON LULUS

Perdagangan 93 63.3

Prinsip Akaun 43 100.0

Ekonomi Asas 93 34.8

Pendidikan Islam 76 85.9

Pendidikan Moral 230 95.6

Teknologi Maklumat 28 100.0

Pendidikan Seni Visual 94 91.1

Bahasa Cina 2 100.0

Bahasa Tamil 3 100.0

Bilangan Calon : 306Peratus Lulus : 95.4%

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ANALISIS KEPUTUSAN PEPERIKSAAN SPM 2008-2012(Mengikut Mata Pelajaran)


2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Bahasa Melayu 94.8 93.8 90.2 94.6 95.4

Bahasa Inggeris 93.6 94.9 94.0 95.2 95.4

Sejarah 78.3 75.6 76.8 88.7 87.1

Matematik 82.7 85.8 81.8 88.7 87.8

Matematik Tambahan 73.1 79.2 80.6 83.3 78.9

Fizik 93.1 98.3 97.3 97.4 97.2

Kimia 93.9 93.2 95.0 93.9 96.7

Biologi 89.0 98.7 96.8 97.8 99.0

Sains 93.5 89.7 82.9 94.3 92.3

Perdagangan 67.4 66.1 60.3 59.4 63.3

Prinsip Akaun 91.9 93.2 85.7 100.0 100.0

Ekonomi Asas 42.6 46.6 33.5 32.0 34.8

Pendidikan Islam 96.3 86.2 88.5 92.9 85.9

Pendidikan Moral 86.6 90.2 82.5 94.7 95.6

Teknologi Maklumat 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

Pend. Seni Visual 76.1 90.1 76.2 84.8 91.1


Jumlah Calon 325 354 337 339 306


Bilangan Lulus 308 330 303 321 290

Peratus Lulus 94.8 93.8 90.2 94.6 95.4

PENERIMA ANUGERAH PELAJAR CEMERLANG SPMPELAJAR TERBAIK ALIRAN SAINSChan Keng Hoe - 10A+

PELAJAR TERBAIK ALIRAN VOKASIONALAnwar Iqbal b. Suhaimi - 1A+, 3A, 2A-, 2B, 1C+

PELAJAR CEMERLANG1. Ho Joo Hin - 9A+, 1A2. Amirthan Nesan - 8A+, 1A, 1A-3. Lehwinns Raj a/l Gunaselan Thangaraj - 8A+, 1A, 1A-4. Kenneth Mano - 8A+, 1A-5. Kevin Mano - 8A+, 1A, 1A-6. Ahmad Ihdhar b. Kamaluddin - 6A+, 3A7. Darren Lee Yeu Jyn - 6A+, 3A8. Mahesh a/l Thaiala Rao - 6A+, 1A, 3A-

9. Rakeesh a/l Radhakrishnan - 5A+, 3A, 2A-10. Goh Jia Jiunn - 5A+, 3A, 1A-11. Lee Weng Phong - 5A+, 2A, 2A-12. Brian Chin Kuok Loon - 5A+, 1A, 3A-13. Derricks Peter - 4A+, 5A, 1A-14. Jiventran a/l Thirunavukkar - 4A+, 5A, 2A-15. Raphael Joe a/l Joachimdass - 4A+, 4A, 1A-16. Jarret Loh Syu Un - 4A+, 4A, 2A-17. Yu Jia Cheng - 4A+, 3A, 3A-18. Choo Qin Xian - 4A+, 1A, 4A-19. Wong Wai Kit - 3A+, 6A, 1A-20. Liang Chay King - 3A+, 3A, 4A-21. Mohaaneesh a/l Nagarajah - 2A+, 6A, 1A-22. Vishnu Shanker - 2A+, 4A ,4A-

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KEPUTUSAN KESELURUHAN PEPERIKSAAN STPM 2012MATA PELAJARAN BIL. CALON A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D F JUM. LULUS % LULUS

Pengajian Am 197 36 31 34 41 24 12 13 3 2 0 1 191 97.0Bahasa Melayu 14 0 1 0 0 1 3 4 2 3 0 0 9 64.3Sejarah 34 4 5 3 4 3 3 1 3 0 2 6 23 67.6Ekonomi 78 10 8 6 3 8 4 5 2 4 12 16 44 56.4Peng. Perniagaan 64 3 3 3 13 9 8 11 1 4 0 9 50 78.1Matematik S 44 0 0 1 4 0 2 4 2 1 2 27 11 25.6Matematik T 119 8 5 8 10 13 10 16 7 4 9 29 70 58.8ICT 13 1 1 6 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 13 100.0Fizik 51 2 0 7 4 6 5 7 6 2 2 10 31 60.8Kimia 119 13 12 17 11 17 9 24 3 6 3 4 103 86.6Biologi 55 2 4 6 11 5 11 9 2 4 1 0 48 87.3

BIL. MATA PELAJARAN NAMA

1. Bahasa Melayu Chan Keng Hoe

2. Matematik Chan Keng Hoe

3. Mat. Tambahan Chan Keng Hoe

4. Fizik Chan Keng Hoe

5. Kimia Chan Keng Hoe

6. Prinsip Perakaunan Chan Keng Hoe

7. Bahasa Inggeris Ho Joo Hin

8. Teknologi Maklumat Ho Joo Hin

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9. Sejarah Amirthan Nesan a/l Soosaiselvanathan

10. Pendidikan Moral Amirthan Nesan a/l Soosaiselvanathan

11. Biologi Kenneth Mano

12. Sains Brandon Suwandy Sjoekoer

13. Pendidikan Islam Ahmad Ihdar b. Kamaluddin

14. Perdagangan Muhamad Ammar Shahir b. Abdul Saidi

15. Ekonomi Asas Adam Kane a/l Winston Paul

16. Pendidikan Seni Visual Ali Shah b. Mohamad Muzammil

ANALISIS KEPUTUSAN PEPERIKSAAN STPM 2008-2012(Mengikut Mata Pelajaran)


2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Pengajian Am 97.9 96.6 98.3 95.3 97.0

Bahasa Melayu 87.5 87.5 75.0 100.0 64.3

Sejarah 71.4 45.0 74.1 53.6 67.6

Ekonomi 76.0 70.8 55.8 54.3 56.4

Pengurusan Perniagaan 83.6 83.8 80.3 73.0 78.1

Fizik 92.1 86.4 77.4 71.7 60.8

Kimia 98.3 90.4 83.2 86.7 86.6

Biologi 98.6 84.4 89.1 81.3 87.3

ICT 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

Matematik S 75.0 75.0 72.3 61.9 25.6

Matematik T 82.9 74.6 61.1 64.2 58.8

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PENERIMA ANUGERAH PELAJAR CEMERLANG STPMPELAJAR TERBAIK KESELURUHAN

BIL. NAMA GRED KELAS

1. Chiang Yi Fan - Penerima Piala Tan Sri Dato’ Lee Loy Seng 4A USS1dan selaku Pelajar terbaik Aliran Sains.

2. Wong Jing Siong - Penerima Piala Brother Visitor dan selaku 2A, 1A-, 1B+ USA2pelajar terbaik Aliran Kemanusiaan

PELAJAR CEMERLANG PENCAPAIAN PNGK TERBAIKBIL. NAMA GRED PNGK KELAS1. Teoh Jia Heng 4A 4.0 USS1

2. Ng Lam Kean 4A 4.0 USS4

3. Yew Kar Meng 4A 4.0 USS4

4. Tang Siew Kee 2A, 2A- 3.84 USS4

5. Tan Min Hue 3A, 1B+ 3.83 USS1

6. Wong Cha Zeong 3A, 1B+ 3.83 USS1

PENCAPAIAN SUBJEK TERBAIK STPM 2012BIL. MATA PELAJARAN NAMA KELAS1. Pengajian Am Chiang Yi Fan USS1

2. Biologi Yew Kar Meng USS4

3. Kimia Chiang Yi Fan USS1

4. Fizik Chiang Yi Fan USS1

5. Matematik T Yew Kar Meng USS4

6. Perkomputeran Tan Kah Yee USS3

7. Bahasa Melayu Fatihah bt. Baihaki UA1

8. Sejarah Menuka a/p Vejasegaran UA2

9. Matematik S Foh Pui Sim UA3

10. Ekonomi Abdul Hakim b. Mat Johari UA1

11. Pengajian Perniagaan Ding Kar Leong UA3

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HADIAH PEPERIKSAAN DALAMAN 2012SENARAI NAMA PELAJAR TERBAIK

TINGKATAN 2 (KELAS 2013)1. Daniel Chong Kar Joon (2 Wisdom)2. Wong Kean Weng (2 Prudence)3. Bryson Chee Kok Thong (2 Patience)4. Phegenraj Darma a/l Darmapala (2 Loyalty)5. Tan Sing Yong (2 Kindness)6. Tharun a/l Sathiyamoorthy (2 Honour)7. Sean Chan Heng Jien (2 Excellent)8. Thang Yi Yang (2 Diligence)9. Darren Leong Wei Jin (2 Courage)

TINGKATAN 3 (KELAS 2013)1. Vevekananda a/l Pasupati (3 Wisdom)2. Wong Jing Paul (3 Prudence)3. Ian Chang Di Sheng (3 Patience)4. Natesh a/l Krishnan (3 Loyalty)5. Gugannath a/l Sivalingam (3 Kindness)6. Paveen a/l Nallamuthu (3 Honour)7. Sharvin a/l Thirunavukkarsu (3 Excellent)8. Tang Ee Kit (3 Diligence)9. Amir Farisb b. Azhar (3 Courage)

TINGKATAN 5 (KELAS 2013)1. Marcus Wong Zhong Kee (5S1)2. Amardas Singh Sandu (5S2)3. Loh Yap Kuen (5S3)4. Subashan a/l Vadibeler (5S4)5. Kwan Shien Yie (5S5)6. Abdul Mukhriz Nur Iman b. Abdul Manan (5S6)7. William Marinus Van Breukelen (5V1)8. Aloysius a/l Alexander (5V2)9. Ibrahim b. Ramli (5V3)

TINGKATAN 6 ATAS (KELAS 2013)1. Phuan Soon Lee (USS1)2. Leong Zhia Shing (USS2)3. Fennie Yeap Pei Shan (USS3)4. Lam Yan Shim (USS4)5. Thoon Kai Yin (USS5)6. Tay Suet Yee (USA1)7. Chin Lai Yen (USA2)8. Ching Ser Lynn (USA3)

ANUGERAH KECEMERLANGAN 2012/2013ANUGERAH KHAS 2012/2013 – MICHAELIAN

KETUA KELASTERKEMUKA PEREMPUAN

Aw Ying Hong (USS4)

KETUA KELASTERKEMUKA LELAKI

Phuah Soon Lee (USS1)

PEGAWAS PEREMPUANPUSAT SUMBER TERKEMUKA

Chan Kah Ying (USA3)

PEGAWAS PUSAT SUMBERTERKEMUKA

Low Yee Wai (USS1)

MICHAELIANLADY HEAD PREFECTFoo Kai Yen (USS4)

MICHAELIANHEAD PREFECT

Seran Nicholas Pillaia/l Yogarajah (USS1)

ANUGERAH KECEMERLANGANKOKURIKULUMPELAJAR TERBAIK SUKANMeveeqhen a/l Ravi Chandran

ANUGERAH MICHAELIANOF THE YEARNICET-JOSEPH MEDALMeveeqhen a/l Ravi Chandran

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This year’s Spell it Right competition had anew format. A written preliminary spelling testwas introduced this year.The written component consisted of 30 words- 10 each in the easy, medium and difficultcategories.Only the top 100 contestants get to advanceto each state challenge to vie for the bestspeller title at the National Finals in KualaLumpur on 19th October 2013.Over 500 participants registered for the secondary level writtentest in Perak, a record high in the history of SIR Challenge.Three (3) St. Michael’s Institution students took part in thisyear’s Spell it Right competition, they were;Derek Leong (4Sc5)Darren Leong (2A9)Tharun (2A6)

All 3 students qualified from the written test held on 30th June2013 at Kolej Masterskill, Jalan Kuala Kangsar, Ipoh as one of the top 100 spellers. On 6th October 2013, the Perak legof the Spell-it-Right was held at the Taiping Sentral Mall.The 100 students were divided into 10 Batches of 10 students each.The students of each batch are seated on stage and each of them is given a word to spell and for those who spelltheir word correctly, they remain on stage.For those who misspell their word, sadly, their journey in this year’s competition ends.For the remaining students, they go through another round of words with the level of difficulty in each round increasinguntil only one student remained. The winners of each batch goes through to the Final (total of 10 Finalists).Our boys performance in the Preliminary Round were as follows;Derek Leong was eliminated after spelling “credentials “correctly but misspelt “androgynous”Tharun was eliminated after spelling “antagonist“ correctly but misspelt “teetotaller”Darren Leong spelt “extinguish” and “eschew” correctly but tripped up on “scripophily”. He managed to recover to spell“carafe” correctly to qualify for the Final.In the Final, the 10 Finalists were each given 3 words to spell.Darren Leong was the only one to spell all his 3 words correctly. His words were “idoneous”, “infomediary” and“instauration”Darren Leong will now represent Perak at the Spell it Right National Finals at Auditorium Kompleks Kementerian DalamNegeri (KDM) Wilayah Persekutuan in Kuala Lumpur (on 19th October 2013).

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e’ve learnt to expect the unexpected butnever in our wildest dream that we‘llthink of getting to the finals of STAR NIE

video category. Our initial aim was to just have funand experience video making. We practically joinedon a whim without much planning. We then realizedlater the decisions we made on a whim cost ustremendous hardwork. Video making is definitely notan easy task, coming up with the story, then planningthe scenes in second precisions, filming the video andfinally editing. With zero knowledge in IT field, thework is so much harder for us.

We wanted our video to be able to connect withothers and generally the title of our video is thegeneral message of our video. In case you’ve missedit, the title of our video is ‘A for Acceptance’. It maysound simple but it holds significant meaning. Whenwe were young, alphabets is the first thing we learntin English, followed by spelling and sentences. ‘A forapple’ for example. Instead of learning something thatis so common, we would like to spread a message oflearning that cannot be found in textbooks; but alesson that brings us to act beyond the box that welined in and a lesson that can bring happiness andharmony. That is, of course, the lesson of acceptance.Learning to accept is a lesson for each and everyoneof us and that basically is the message that ought tobe conveyed through our video, to remind people toaccept what might not favor us the most, but whatmight bring out the best in others.

Discontentment and frustrationwere not unusual for our group.However, we still made it through.And we believe that because westarted everything from scratch andthrough our own effort, getting to thefinals really meant a lot to us. It’s asif our hardwork has been paid off andrecognized.

On 17 October 2013, we attendedthe Star NiE 2013 Finals at KotaDamansara Pizza Hut. We wereaccompanied by our teacher advisor,Puan Shafinaz (someone who guidedus all along the video making processand we wouldn’t be anywhere near

what we accomplished without her, THANK YOUTEACHER!). The event proceeded very smoothly fromspeeches to the performance of the tale spincontestant. We were very amazed by the tale spincontestant! Their performance was very creative andthey showed great courage by performing in front ofthe crowd. After the performances, what we had longwaited for has finally came -the video category. The3 finalist video were shown and voted by theaudience to determine the winning video. Our group,Bulletproof video was shown last. After watching thevideo by ACS Ipoh, our hope to win was literallycrushed because their video was really professionallymade. However, I think our group had truly won overthe audience. It was a victorious moment when theaudience was just sat back and enjoyed the ourvideo. Compared to winning, this meant more to us.The audience were laughing, clapping and connectedto the video! The audience liked our video!

It‘s really disappointing that our video wasn’t thewinning video, but this competition is truly amemorable event for all our members. Video makingmight be our once in a life time experience as wemay not get a second chance. It might be on a whim,but we never regretted the decisions and mostimportantly, we never gave up. Sometimes we shouldjust follow our heart, do our best, and things mightjust turn out better than what we expect! So, let‘slive to our heart’s content and enjoy!

By : PN SHAFINAZAIDA

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SMK ST. MICHAEL IPOH

LAPORAN PENCAPAIAN PERTANDINGAN KOKURIKULUM

TAHUN 2013

Di bawah:

Guru Pembimbing dan Penasihat Teknikal Pn. Wan Norliza bt. Abdul Raoff

PERTANDINGAN TERLIBAT

BOT SOLAR Team 1 - Naib Johan Daerah Kinta UtaraBOT SOLAR Team 2 - Penyertaan Daerah Kinta Utara

KERETA SOLAR - Penyertaan Daerah Kinta Utara

PETROSCIENCE SCIENCE SHOW Team 1- Penyertaan Peringkat SekolahPETROSCIENCE SCIENCE SHOW Team 2 - Penyertaan Peringkat SekolahPETROSCIENCE SCIENCE SHOW Team 3 - Penyertaan Peringkat Sekolah

PETROSCIENCE SCIENCE SHOW Team 1 Terpilih ke - Peringkat Negeri (Zon Utara)

REKACIPTA SEDEX 31st Team 1 - Peringkat PemilihanREKACIPTA SEDEX 31st Team 2 - Wakil Sekolah ke Peringkat Kebangsaan

REKACIPTA SEDEX 31st Team 3 - Peringkat Pemilihan

NATIONAL SCIENCE CHALLENGE - Peringkat Pemilihan (Penyertaan 9 Pasukan)NATIONAL SCIENCE CHALLENGE - (1 Pasukan ke Peringkat Negeri )

NATIONAL SCIENCE CHALLENGE - Peringkat Kebangsaan (Semi Final)NATIONAL SCIENCE CHALLENGE - Peringkat Kebangsaan (Final)

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