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‘Retro I.T.’ was a maiden initiative by R.E.A.L Schools, Shah Alam Campus, to provide an avenue or event for young computer programmers to design their own arcade games such as ‘R.E.A.L Mario’ and ‘Pacman Bot’ – both throwbacks to popular 80s games. Serving as a competition as well, students presented their innovative game concepts and were evaluated based on gameplay, graphics, sound effects, programming, and presentation. Among the judges were VIP guests from KDU University College who specialize in game development. The R.E.A.L Mario game involved a distinct set of dynamics that tested one’s teamwork, versatility, and intelligence; while Pacman…
Former England cricket captain Mr Michael Gatting conducted a cricket coaching clinic at Sri KDU International School recently. He shared his experiences of being a professional cricketer and related amusing stories of his matches. This reinforced the BLP (Building Learning Power) teaching pedagogy in the school. He drew upon the element of ‘Resilience’, one of the four BLP pillars, in improving his mastery of the game. Some students received individual guidance playing cricket on the field. They showed trust and respect for one another while learning the basics of being a bowler and striking batsman. Mr Gatting played for his…
The College opened its gates for the 4th Annual Straits Touch Tournament on Saturday 2nd December. This year saw the largest Touch Rugby tournament to date, with a total of 32 teams from KL, Singapore, and a record of nine MCM teams, competing in U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18 age categories. The quality of play at the Straits undoubtedly advances with every tournament, and this year’s event was no different. The standard of Touch certainly benefited further from the addition of qualified referees in the Senior categories. Games throughout the day were fast-paced, showing great skill, outstanding physical fitness,…
Children learn best through play. Hence in August this year, R.E.A.L Schools’ Shah Alam Campus organized its inaugural ‘Brick Week’, a LEGO-themed event which featured the Brain Brick Challenge. This main attraction not only ignited children’s sense of wonder and imagination but also tested their skills in completing a set of challenges that include 5-Step Parking, Shoot to Score, Spin to the ‘Top’, Spellbinding Spirograph, and Forklift Fun, among others. The biggest take-away for the young participants were the problem-solving and motor skills that were honed; as well as learning some basic elements of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths)…
This article is brought to you by POWIIS. The Prince of Wales Island International Primary School, POWIIS Primary, will open in September 2019 on a five-acre site on Jalan Loh Poh Heng in Tanjung Bungah. POWIIS Primary was officially launched by YAB Tuan Lim Guan Eng, the Chief Minister of Penang, Dato Dr Kenny Ong, Group Executive Chairman of the MTT Group of Companies, and Dato Lim Kean Seng, Executive Director of BSG Property on Saturday 7th of October 2017. MTT Learning Academy is collaborating with BSG Property for this architecturally designed and purpose-built school which will offer 800 places for…
On 7th October 2017, the new Prince of Wales Island International Primary School was officially launched. Held at the Prince of Wales Island International School, the current secondary school campus, the new school was launched by Penang’s Chief Minister, YAB Tuan Lim Guan Eng, Dato’ Dr. Kenny Ong, and Dato’ Lim Kean Seng. POWIIS Primary features a purpose-built campus that caters to specific year groups, and will be a co-educational independent primary school offering the English National Curriculum which will be delivered through enjoyable, purposeful, and challenging learning. The school design boasts well-equipped classrooms, designated play areas, and specialist areas…
Students from Sri KDU International School achieved excellent results in the 2017 IGCSE. Among them, Claudia Nicole Fernandez was recognised as Top in the World for Mathematics. Her classmate, Soh Wan Qing, was Top in Malaysia for Art. In 2017, more than one million students sat for the Cambridge International Examinations in over 10,000 schools in countries worldwide, including the United Kingdom, the United States, China, India, and Singapore, as well as throughout Europe, South America, and the Middle East. Around 200 SKIS students obtained roughly 2,000 grades in IGCSE, of which 64% are A*/A and at least 53% achieved…
After taking his first steps on an ice rink 12 years ago at the tender age of five; national ice skater and R.E.A.L Schools student, Khairil Ridhwan, achieved his most significant milestone to date when he clinched gold at the 29th SEA Games here in Kuala Lumpur. He won the men’s 3,000m relay category for short track speed skating. Significantly, Khairil’s medal was Malaysia’s 145th and final gold medal, making the victory even sweeter and more memorable. Khairil joined his first short track speed skating competition in 2014. That year, he triumphantly bagged three gold medals at the Singapore National…
Marlborough College Malaysia recently announced yet another set of outstanding IGCSE results with 69% of grades being at A/A*. The College can justifiably be proud of the cohort of seventy nine candidates, some of whom have been at the College since it started in 2012. One pupil achieved an exceptional 12A* grades, with another achieving 11A* and three others achieving 10A* grades; impressively, almost a quarter of the year group (24%) succeeded in securing A* grades in every subject sat. Overall, 95% of the grades awarded were at A* to C, with 41% at A* and 69% at A*/A, beating…
The KYUEM DofE Silver Trial in the Cameron Highlands, led by Mr Ian Boler, was an exceedingly successful expedition on 8-10 September with eight students showing great fitness and endurance! On Friday, we trekked from Habu up jungle Trails 9a and 9 to Tana Rata requiring teamwork to overcome fallen trees and steep ravines, then took easy Trail 4 to the busy campsite. On Saturday, in cool cloud, we trekked up Trail 11 until a steep section up forested ridge Trail 10 to Gunung Jasar (1,698m) with lovely views. We headed down challenging Trail 6 along ridges and steep valleys…