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TABLE of CONTENTS Page FEDERATION OF COUNCILS OF CHRISTIAN MISSION SCHOOLS MALAYSIA (FCCMSM) JULY 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. Preamble 1 2. Circular on the Appointment of Head Teachers in Mission Schools 2 SURAT PEKELILING IKHTISAS Bil.1/2013: Pelantikan Pengetua Sekolah Menengah dan Guru Besar Sekolah Rendah Mubaligh 3. Special Character of Mission Schools 8 a. Ethos Indicators in Mission Schools 4. Organizational Structure of FCCMSM 12 5. Mission Authorities, Contact Persons and List of Mission Schools a. Sabah Region 15 i. DIOCESE OF SABAH (Anglican) ii. THE BASEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF MALAYSIA (BCCM) iii. DIOCESE OF KENINGAU (Catholic) iv. ARCHDIOCESAN OF KOTA KINABALU (Catholic) v. DIOCESE OF SANDAKAN (Catholic) vi. PROTESTANT CHURCH IN SABAH (PCS) b. Sarawak Region 25 i. DIOCESE OF KUCHING (Anglican) ii. ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF KUCHING iii. ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SIBU iv. ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF MIRI v. METHODIST SARAWAK CHINESE ANNUAL CONFERENCE (SCAC) vi. METHODIST SARAWAK IBAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE (SIAC) c. Semenanjung 37 i. LA SALLE BROTHERS FSC (Catholic) ii. SISTERS OF THE INFANT JESUS (Catholic) iii. CANOSSIAN SISTERS (FDCC) (Catholic) iv. FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF MARY (FMM) (Catholic) v. MARIST BROTHERS (FMS) (Catholic) vi. BROTHERS OF ST. GABRIEL (SG) (Catholic) vii. ARCHDIOCESE OF KUALA LUMPUR (Catholic) viii. DIOCESE OF MELAKA-JOHOR (Catholic) ix. DIOCESE OF PENANG (Catholic) x. METHODIST COUNCIL OF EDUCATION xi. SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WEST MALAYSIA (ANGLICAN CHURCH) xii. PRESBYTERIAN MISSION SCHOOLS xiii. CHRISTIAN BRETHREN EDUCATION BOARD 6. List of Mission Schools according to State, School Code and the corresponding Mission Authority 57 7. Board of Governors/Managers 69 a. Extract of Act 550 of the Education Act 1996 8. Appendix 70 a. SURAT PEKELILING IKHTISAS BIL. 1/2011: Pemberian Kuota 10 Peratus Untuk Pemilihan Dan Penempatan Murid Ke Sekolah Mubaligh Kepada Lembaga Sekolah b. SURAT PEKELILING IKHTISAS BIL. 2/2011: Penubuhan Persatuan Agama Bukan Islam Di Sekolah-Sekolah Kerajaan Dan Sekolah Bantuan Kerajaan c. SURAT PEKELILING IKHTISAS BIL. 4/2011: Pelaksanaan Pengajaran Bible Knowledge Kepada Murid-Murid Beragama Kristian Di Sekolah-Sekolah Kerajaan Dan Sekolah-Sekolah Bantuan Kerajaan Selepas Waktu Persekolahan d. SURAT PEKELILING IKHTISAS BIL. 1/2010: Pelaksanaan Dasar Menghadkan Jumlah Maksimum Sepuluh (10) Mata Pelajaran Dan Penambahan Dua (2) Mata Pelajaran Tambahan Dalam Peperiksaan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia FEDERATION OF COUNCILS OF CHRISTIAN MISSION SCHOOLS MALAYSIA (FCCMSM) JULY 2017 1. PREAMBLE This document is prepared by the Federation of Councils of Christian Mission Schools Malaysia (FCCMSM) which represents all CHRISTIAN MISSION SCHOOLS in the country. It is prepared with the Ministry of Education’s circular on the appointment of Heads of Missions schools in mind to facilitate easy reference and prompt action. What makes mission schools special is very much embedded in their ethos, special character and traditions. We have therefore included a section on these. The circular, SPI Bil 1/2013, also clearly says that these will be preserved. The Prime Minister and his cabinet, including the Education Minister, took cognizance of this need to preserve the identity of the mission schools. He gave the assurance at a luncheon meet- ing with Heads of Christian Churches on January 4th 2012, that the ethos, special character and traditions of Christian mission schools be maintained. Heads and teachers of mission schools play a key role in the continuance of this tradition as stated in the Revised Report of the Royal Commission of the Teaching Services, West Malaysia, June 1971 by Tan Sri Abdul Aziz bin Mohd Zain. ‘To allay any misgiving as regards the status and the special character of some former private schools particularly the mission schools and conforming Chinese schools, we would suggest that in exercising the powers of deployment and assignment of teachers, especially the head teachers, there should be maximum consultation between the deployment authority and the individual Boards of the school so that this character is maintained.’ Article 8.53 page 53 The Christian perspective of ethos is illumined by the Gospel and is attentive to the needs of students. Mission schools place great emphasis on holistic education, balancing character development with academic excellence. It promotes the dignity, self-esteem and full development of the person, empowering young girls/boys to become people of integrity, with emphasis on the formation of the heart, so as to be committed to service to their family, nation and the world. This is in tandem with the aspirations expressed in the Rukun Negara and the National Philosophy of Education. This was further affirmed by the then Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, YAB Tan Sri Dato’ Hj Muhyiddin bin Mohd Yassin, when he met with the representatives of the FCCMSM on 21 January 2013 in Putrajaya which culminated in the issuance of the circular Bilangan 1 Tahun 2013 of the Ministry of Education. The Organizational Structure of the Federation of Councils of Christian Mission Schools in Malaysia is included in this document to enable better understanding and cooperation between the Ministry of Education and the Mission Authorities and various stakeholders. Contact Persons for the Mission Authority are provided. However, the names may be changed over time. It is FCCMSM’s hope that this directory of schools under the relevant Mission Authorities and the additional information related to mission schools will be helpful to Ministry officials, members of the Boards of Governors as well as interested members of the public. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FEDERATION OF COUNCILS OF CHRISTIAN MISSION SCHOOLS MALAYSIA (FCCMSM) JULY 2017 3. SPECIAL CHARACTER OF MISSION SCHOOLS Mission Schools believe in : (A) EDUCATION FOR ALL AND FOR UNITY “We believe that each student is a ● Education is for everyone irrespective of race, religion, unique individual endowed with distinctive character, aptitudes gender or socio-economic status; and abilities.” ● The composition of students and teaching staff reflects the - The Methodist Council of Education multi-ethnic character of the country Therefore, the ideal of unity is put into practice among all. Discriminatory and divisive practices are to be avoided. Mutual respect for one another’s differences and culture is inculcated. Care, concern and compassion for the least, the last and the lost (B) COMPASSION FOR THE POOR AND WEAK ● Education in mission schools brings hope to the poor and weak. It is our intense preoccupation Therefore, it gives special attention and care to those with the lives of the young and suffering from any aspect of poverty: financial, moral, cultural, their hopes and aspirations and spiritual, cognitive, physical or emotional. their anguish and sorrows that move adults to paint new hori- zons and pave new paths for the (C) EDUCATION THAT IS PERSON-CENTRED generations to come. This can only come about when we are ● Each student is a unique individual made in the image of ready to return to our found- God and endowed with distinctive character, aptitudes and ing inspirations of restoring the sacredness of human persons, as abilities and is worthy of love, respect and acceptance. the channel for the building of a Therefore, each student should be nurtured and developed more humane world. as a whole person - spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, - Bro Anthony Rogers fsc physically and socially - to his or her fullest potential. 8 FEDERATION OF COUNCILS OF CHRISTIAN MISSION SCHOOLS MALAYSIA (FCCMSM) JULY 2017 (D) DISCIPLINE WITH LOVE ● Mission schools possess a culture of “discipline with love” brought about through a process of training in Christian “We are what we are because of values of love, trust, humility, forgiveness, compassion, you, Teachers! They don’t make teachers like you anymore.” peace and justice. Therefore, discipline is inculcated with appropriate - former students punishment, creating an awareness of right and wrong. This takes place within a context of constant encouragement, affirmation and love. This in turn produces students and alumni with compassion, integrity, resilience and diligence. “Education is the moulding of the (E) PRAYER AND PRESENCE OF GOD heart; in order to pursue such an aim it is necessary to use kindness ● Prayer and the presence of God encourage the student to with one, firmness with another, live a God-fearing life. reason with the third. But every- one has to be dealt with love espe- Therefore there is a culture of awareness of God in the school cially the poor girls(boys) who do which stems from traditional practices, icons and references not enjoy affection in the family. to God and prayer. These girls(boys) must find that we are mothers /fathers to them.” - St. Magdalen of Canossa (F) PASSION AND PERSEVERANCE ● Teachers in mission schools, led by the Head Teacher, are driven by the spirit of dedication and sacrifice. Therefore, teachers work with full commitment to guide the boys and girls under their care with charity and patience. 9 FEDERATION OF COUNCILS OF CHRISTIAN MISSION SCHOOLS MALAYSIA (FCCMSM) JULY 2017 ETHOS INDICATORS IN MISSION SCHOOLS 1) HUMAN DIGNITY Care for the marginalized students, e.g. feeding programmes for the poor, etc. A culture of honesty, integrity and justice Good discipline. Respectful and polite behavior Home visits 2) PEOPLE RESOURCES Administration by Christian Head The holistic education and -na Active Board of Governors in the school tional
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