Wednesday, 7 July 2010

Star-NIE Mag Inc 2010

These past weeks had been a busy time for students who participated in the Star-NIE Mag Inc competition. In a group of four or five they have to create a mini magazine and video CD (optional). The mini magazine is made up of three pages which includes the cover page, a feature article and a third page which must contain any of the three elements stated under the rules and regulations like interview, statistic, agony column etc. A total of 95 mini magazines were sent to the Star. The pictures below show the creativity and effort the students put into preparing the mini magazine.










































































































MELTA-Nottingham University Effective Writing Workshop

This workshop was held Saturday 26th June 2010 at University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Semenyih as part of SMK Puteri English Niche Cluster Programme.

A total of 75 students attended the workshop. They were accompanied by Pn Elizabeth Matthew, Pn Vimala Devi, Pn Wong Siew Keng and Pn Hjh Fuziah.

The purpose of the workshop was to promote excellence in writing English essays amongst the upper secondary students. There were lectures and workshops conducted by two experienced lecturers; Mr Aslam Khan and Dr Gana.


The students who attended the workshop.


In the lecture hall.





Wednesday, 30 June 2010

Spell It Right State Challenge

RHB-NST Spell It Right State Challenge was held on 27th June 2010 at Seremban Parade. SMK Puteri was represented by Christina Paramanandan, Sharanya Suresh, Sasha and Natasha Lim. SMK Puteri was the first team to be tested as they were numbered 001 - 004.

A similar competiton was held at the school level to select the students. After the selection, the students spent every Wednesday afternoon learning, memorizing and testing each other. The training was intensified two weeks before the competition.



Sasha spelling the word given to her.


Natasha Lim

The four girls on the stage, Natasha, Sharanya, Christina and Sasha.


The anxiety as they prepared to go on stage.

It was stiff competition for the second and third place Both competitors were equally good.


Natasha Lim, won the third place and received a mock cheque of RM2000. Together with her on the stage; Pn Vimala Devi and her mother (far right).


Natasha has done the school proud. Congratulations.












Wednesday, 26 May 2010

Upcoming Events

1. MELTA/Nottingham University Effective Writing Workshop
Date : 26th June 2010
Venue : University of Nottingham Campus, Semenyih
Time : 8.00am - 5.00pm
Target group : Form 4 and Form 5 students (80 students)

2. Debate and Public Speaking Workshop
Date : To be determined

3. Communicational English Course
Date : 7, 8, 17, 18 June 2010
Time : 8.00 am - 4.00 pm
Venue : SMK PUTERI

Thursday, 20 May 2010

Choral Speaking

After months of preparation, finally the awaited day came. Sometime in April, the choral speakers took part in the district level Choral Speaking Competition. Of course, they came out first place.

A week later, they went to state level and won the first place too. On top of that, the conductor, Juanita from Form 1 was the best conductor for the state.

The next level was national, which was held in Kuantan on 5th May 2010. With so many schools from all over Malaysia, the competition was definitely stiffer. Juanita came up tops as the best conductor(national level).


The girls preparing to enter the hall for the district level competition.



Cassandra; the witch in her most dramatic act.

Yay....the winners!

The teachers who spent time to drill, grill them week after week. It is no easy task being on the Choral Speaking team. Both the teachers and students have given total commitment to their task.




The students at the national level, held in Kuantan. Though they did not grab any of the top three places, we know they have given their best. The school is with them all the way and will not allow disappointment to cripple our effort to work harder next year.


The 'cili padi'....most energetic, lively and expressive. She is always brimming with smiles. Juanita of Form 1 Sigma won the best conductor at state and national level.












Monday, 17 May 2010

Don't Cry Joni

The English Panel put up a little mime cum song for Teachers' Day celebration. We sang to the song 'Joni Don't Cry' and had two of our more dramatic teachers to mime the sad story.
Pn Nallina and Pn Leana as Jimmy and Joni respectively.

The rest of the teachers sang the song.


Our talented and dramatic teachers doing the mime ala Bollywood.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0fle64w2IU Listen to this beautiful song on youtube.




Friday, 14 May 2010

Lite n Easy

Every Wednesday morning, students from various classes will have quizzes or skits. A great time as students show their ability to not only use the language but to act and express themselves creatively.

Quiz Time

A student from the crowd answering the question.


All smiles...yeah you got it right.


Drama time!!!!! Enters the goody two shoes.

The hardcore kids.


Up to no good....planning and scheming on how to irritate the goody two shoes.


Before the transformation.


After the transformation...



She's saying, I love being with them...you people are sooooo boring.


Finally a fight broke out to rescue the friend who fell into bad influence.