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VISION 3 MISSION 3 VALUES 3 INTRODUCTION 3 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 3 BOARD OF GOVERNORS 4 FINANCE & PLANNING COMMITTEE 4 SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM 4 ACADEMIC STAFF 4 ABSENCES 5 AIR-CONDITIONING 5 AIRPORTS 5 ASSESSMENTS and EXAMINATIONS 6 ATM 7 CAFE DIEM 7 CARS ON SITE 7 COMMUNICATION 7 COMPLAINTS 8 COMPUTERS AND THE INTERNET 8 CORPORAL PUNISHMENT 8 DAY STUDENTS 9 E-PURSE 10 END OF TERM REPORTS 17 EXEAT STRUCTURE 18 EXPEDITIONS 19 EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 19 FACILITIES 19 FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE DRILL 20 HEALTH CARE 21 HOSPITALS 22 HOUSE BANK 23 LAUNDRY 23 LEADERSHIP ROLES 23 LEGAL GUIDELINES 24 LIGHTNING SAFETY 25 LOCKDOWN 25 PARENT PORTAL 26 PASSPORTS AND VISAS 26 PAYMENT OF FEES 27 RELIGIOUS WORSHIP 27 REWARDS 28 SAFEGUARDING 28 SATURDAY EVENING PROGRAMME 28 Integrity Empathy Mutual Respect

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SCHOOL MAP 29 SECURITY 30 SMOKING AND ALCOHOL 30 SPORTS 30 STRUCTURE OF EVENINGS 31 STUDENT CARDS 32 STUDENT RULES AND DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES 32 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES 32 TERM DATES AND EVENTS 33 THINGS TO BRING FOR NEW STUDENTS 33 TUCK SHOP 34 UNIFORM, SPORTS ATTIRE, BEDDING AND MISC. REQUIREMENTS 35 WEBSITES 36

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Address: Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar 71700 Mantin Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus Malaysia

Telephone: 06-7582561 (General Line)

Fax: 06-7582953 (Principal's Office) 06-7582996 (Bursar's Office / Admin) 06-7581139 (Registrar's Office)

E-mail: [email protected] (Principal's Office) [email protected] (Bursar's Office / Admin) [email protected] (Registrar's Office)

Website: www.ktj.edu.my

Twitter: @KTJ_School

Facebook: kolejtuankujaafar

Youtube: kolejtuankujaafar

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VISION

To be the school of choice in South East Asia, empowering students to become responsible leaders of a sustainable, global community.

MISSION

To nurture and inspire our diverse learning community, providing a holistic, British-style day and boarding school education in a Malaysian setting.

VALUES

Integrity, empathy and mutual respect

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar, we are delighted to have you as part of the KTJ community. As one of the region’s premier international schools and as a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), we are committed to working with all of our students and parents to ensure the provision of an outstanding and supportive learning environment. This handbook contains information for parents, including information about the organisation of the school, how our learning is organised, school guidelines and expectations.

Our website (www.ktj.edu.my) contains up-to-date information about the school and provides contact details for the administration and faculty. We recommend that you check the website regularly as well as the emails we will send you so that you are always up to date with events happening in the school.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS

YAM Tunku Naquiyuddin ibni Almarhum Tuanku Ja’afar, Tunku Laxamana Negeri Sembilan - Chairman YAM Tunku Tan Sri Imran ibni Almarhum Tuanku Ja’afar YAM Tunku Dara Tunku Tan Sri Naquiah Bt Almarhum Tuanku Ja’afar En. Nizar Idris Yg. Bhg Tan Sri Dato’ Arshad Ayub Yg. Bhg Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Wan Mohd Zahid b. Mohd Noordin Yg. Bhg Dato’ Richard Small Yg Bhg Tub Zaki Tun Azmi Tan Sri Dao’ Dr Yahya Awang Cik Nimmi Kamal En. Mustamir bin Mohamad

FINANCE & PLANNING COMMITTEE

YAM Tunku Dara Tunku Tan Sri Naquiah Bt Almarhum Tuanku Ja’afar Cik Nimmi Kamal En. Mustamir bin Mohamad Dr. Glenn Moodie Mr. Timothy James

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM

Dr. Glenn Moodie Principal Mr. Kris Davis Head of Primary School Pn. Noorsham Abdul Rashid Head of Secondary (Operations) Mr. Suresh Naidu Head of Secondary (Pastoral) Ms. Anna Fournier Head of Secondary (Academic) Mr. Timothy James Director of Finance & School Services Mr. John Hughes Director of Boarding Ms. Wendy Jones Director of Sixth Form Mr. Jagdish Singh Director of Marketing & Admissions Mr. Ragvinder Singh Director of Human Resources

ACADEMIC STAFF

Learning is central to what we do and our teachers are passionate about teaching and learning! The full credentials of all of the academic staff can be found on the school website. Lifelong learners themselves, our

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4 KTJ Parent Handbook (Secondary) Return to index page teachers consistently reflect on and analyse their own practice, seeking to constantly improve the quality of their teaching, and consequently the learning experiences of the students. To support this, teaching staff regularly attend training courses organised by senior and middle leaders, other teachers and by external agencies.

As well as teaching academic lessons, our teachers also run, or help students to run, our extensive ECA and sports programme. They also act as Mentors and deliver our PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) curriculum. Many of the teachers also work within the Houses, either as Houseparents or as Tutors. There is a very strong sense of community at KTJ, with teachers getting to know the students extremely well.

ABSENCES

We expect students to attend all lessons and to fulfill all of their school commitments. As missing school has a negative impact on learning, we request that parents refer to the school calendar when booking all holidays and flights. If day students are unwell and need to be absent, parents should inform their Houseparent as soon as possible, preferably the day before, or, in emergencies, by 8.15 am on the day of absence. For both day students and boarders, request for one or two days leave of absence on compassionate or personal grounds, or in exceptional circumstances, should be made in writing to the Houseparent well in advance of the proposed absence. If the proposed leave is longer, parents should write to the Principal.

If for any reason, a student has to miss lessons due to a pre-arranged absence, they must let their teachers know in advance so that measures can be put in place for them to catch up with any missed work. Students who are unwell when at school must report to the Health Centre. They must obtain a medical note from the Health Centre to show to the relevant member of staff if they are unfit to do sports or other activities. All absences are recorded on our iSAMS, the school management system.

AIR-CONDITIONING

In order to create a more comfortable and conducive environment for learning, teaching and living, air conditioning has been installed in every classroom and in the Houses. In the Houses it is operational when required in several shared areas, and from 7pm to 7am in the student bedrooms. The Auditorium, Arc and Tuanku Najihah Hall are also equipped with air-conditioning units. KTJ is an eco-friendly school that champions sustainability, so the use of air conditioning is regulated.

AIRPORTS

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the main airport of Malaysia. It has two terminals, KLIA 1 and KLIA 2. It is located 45 minutes away from KTJ. KLIA 2 normally receives passengers travelling with low cost airlines, such as AirAsia and Tiger Airways, whilst KLIA 1 handles other operators. The school can organise for students to be taken to the airport, and to be supervised checking in if necessary (fees may apply).

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Getting to KTJ: At KLIA 1 or KLIA 2 there are airport taxis, limousines and minivans available for hire. Look for the Taxi and Limousine Counters, just after customs, prior to exiting the arrivals gates. Fixed fares according to destination zones are to be paid at the counters. Please be aware of touts approaching unwary visitors offering their services as you exit the arrival lounges. They operate illegal taxis and often over-charge; safety levels for such touts are also a concern. On arrival at the airport, it is recommended that students take an official metered taxi to the school - Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar, Mantin is the address to give at one of the official taxi booths.

Getting to KLIA or KLIA2 from KTJ: The school has a pool of regular licensed taxi drivers who have all had police checks and who service all of its transport requirements. Trips to the airport (and elsewhere) by taxi can be arranged through the Houseparent. The cost can either be paid directly to the driver or charged to parents via the end of term bill.

ASSESSMENTS and EXAMINATIONS

Most of the assessment that takes place during the academic year is ‘formative assessment’, which can happen in many ways. Teachers use this type of assessment to consistently check on what their students know, understand, and can do, and then plan future lessons accordingly. More formal assessments in the form of ‘tests’ will also take place throughout the year, at different times, depending on the requirements of each subject. Tests are carried out during lessons.

Formal examinations take place in an examination room, which can be a classroom but is more often the Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH) or the foyer of the Auditorium. Students in Forms 1 to 4 sit end-of-year examinations towards the end of Term 3. These examinations are set and marked by their teachers.

Students in Form 5 sit their final IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) examinations during Term 3. These exams test the students on the content of the entire two-year IGCSE course, begun in Form 4. Students who study IGCSE Additional Maths will sit their IGCSE Mathematics in Form 4. These examinations are set by external exam boards and the papers are marked externally. The grades for IGCSE examinations are published in August. As a preparation for these examinations, Form 5 students sit a trial exam in each subject in January.

Students in the Sixth Form work towards AS (Advanced Subsidiary) levels in the Lower Sixth and their A2 exams in the Upper Sixth. Together, AS and A2 exams give an A-level qualification. AS examinations take place in January, May and June (for our August intake) and in November (for our January intake). A2 examinations take place in May and June. As with IGCSEs, the examinations are set and sent away to be marked by external examination boards and the results are published in August.

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ATM

There is an ATM on campus, run by the Arab-Malaysian Bank (Ambank). All local and foreign cards are accepted. The ATM is located at The Arc.

CAFE DIEM

Cafe Diem is located in The Arc, next to the school shop. In the cafe, you can buy hot and cold drinks as well as a selection of snacks. Drinks can be paid for in cash or with a student card, provided there is money in the student’s account. Opening hours are 10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday and 1 pm to 6 pm on a ‘brunch day’. Hours will vary during exeats and public holidays. Students may visit the cafe during break, lunch and after school; Sixth Form students can also visit the cafe during study periods. No food is sold until 30 minutes after the start of lunch.

CARS ON SITE

In order to make the school site as safe as possible for pedestrians, there are barriers that limit car entry on site. These barriers are all open at the beginning and end of term and for exeats and holidays, but at other times a card is needed in order to open them.

Day students should be dropped off by parents in the designated drop off points in front of the admin blocks in both the Primary and Secondary Schools. Should a student from the Secondary School have a lot of belongings with them on a particular day, it is possible for the barrier to be opened to allow the student to be dropped off at their House. In these situations, please see the guard at the foyer of the Secondary School.

Parents with children in both the Primary and Secondary Schools are able to get a barrier pass from the Registrar's Office in the Secondary School that will allow them to use the internal access road between the two schools.

COMMUNICATION

Students may contact staff using school provided email addresses on Google apps. House Staff also carry a duty phone when on duty and can be contacted using that phone or by Google Hangout. To communicate with other staff, including their teachers, students must use only school provided email addresses or Google Hangouts.

For academic matters, parents or students can contact the Head of Secondary (Academic) directly. Issues concerning the Sixth Form come under the ambit of the Director of Sixth Form.

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There are a number of sources of information for parents. Besides the school website, the Principal writes to parents weekly in his Principal’s updates sent by email. Houseparents also update a “What’s On” document via Google Docs for their Houses, which is updated fortnightly. Parent-Teacher meetings are also an avenue that is available for parents to meet with teachers to discuss their son’s or daughter’s progress.

For all of our students, it is important for parents to feel they can contact the school at any time. It is perfectly acceptable to telephone the Principal with any questions or concerns. However, it may be appropriate to telephone another member of staff. The first port of call will normally be the Houseparent.

COMPLAINTS

We hope that you will not feel the need to complain about the operation of the school, and that any difficulty can be sensitively and efficiently handled before it reaches that stage. The School's Complaints Procedures and Policy can be found on our website.

COMPUTERS AND THE INTERNET

In this age of rapid digital technological advancement, KTJ appreciates how powerful a tool a computer with internet access can be. KTJ encourages the use of technology for the benefit of academic pursuits. To this end, all school buildings have wi-fi connectivity and we are working towards a ‘BYOD’ (bring your own device) programme.

Each student is provided with a username and password so that they can fully utilise our network. As a responsible school, student access to the internet is logged, restricted and monitored, to ensure that inappropriate sites are not accessed. Students are advised to be mindful of their internet activity and the amount of time they spend online. Game play and access to social media is restricted between 4-6 pm each day to encourage students to spend time off screen, taking part in the many ECAs on offer or socialising with their friends ‘in real life!’.

Students are welcome to use the devices that are located in common areas of the school. Printers are also available. The ICT department will provide students with details of how to access the school wi-fi when they arrive at school for the start of term.

CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

KTJ does not allow any form of corporal punishment. This prohibition includes the administration of corporal punishment to a student during any activity, whether or not within the school premises, and applies to all members of staff.

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Physical Restraint We hope that the use of any physical force will not become necessary. However, should this ever be required then the school policy on Physical Restraint must be followed. The policy clarifies the power of teachers and other staff who have lawful control or charge of students in house or school, to use reasonable force to prevent students committing any offence, causing injury or damage to themselves or others, or causing severe disruption.

DAY STUDENTS

Day students are the responsibility of the Houseparent of the House they are attached to in the same way as all other students in the school. A locker and desk will be allocated to each student in the House. Day students follow exactly the same daily routine and programme as boarders during the school day and are subject to the same rules and expectations in terms of behaviour and conduct.

Once day students leave the school site, they are the responsibility of their parents. However, they will remain subject to the school’s general principles, which includes maintaining the good name of the school.

Daily Routine 1. Day students should arrive and depart from the school in normal school uniform. 2. Upon arrival they should go to their House which should serve as their base during the school day. They should aim to arrive at school in time to appear in the House before their first lessons. 3. If a day student is unable to attend school for any reason (or is going to be late) the school office or the Houseparent should be informed by the parents in advance. The information will then be registered on the school system so that teachers are notified. 4. Day students cannot leave the site before 3:30 pm, except on Saturdays, when they can leave at 1:15pm 5. During the week, day students can stay at school, if they have commitments after 3:30 pm, but should leave the site before 6.15 pm unless permission to stay later has been obtained from their Houseparent. Notes ● A written request from parents is required if a day student, for any reason, wishes to stay overnight. The Houseparent checks availability of bed space then, if possible, informs the Director of Boarding; parents will then be charged accordingly. ● Day students are expected to attend all House meetings held during the day in the Houses; they are not expected to attend House Meetings in the Senior Houses in the evenings, although Houseparents will pass on pertinent information. ● From time to time, they may be expected to attend House activities and events which require them to stay after 3:30 pm or return to the school in the evening or on a Sunday. ● Day students are expected to take part in ECAs and Wednesday House practices after school as part of their holistic education. ● Day students are expected to complete all academic assignments in the normal way. ● It is not expected that any day student attends school on public holidays or over the weekend after 2pm on Saturdays, except when there are House events. Any day student parent who wishes their son or daughter to do so must first seek the permission of their Houseparent to ensure that we know who is on campus.

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E-PURSE

Parents are able to top up money on their child’s student card which will allow them to purchase items from Cafe Diem, the school shop, and the tuck shop. Money can be topped up by cash at the accounts office or by using the e-purse that can be accessed at https://calms.ktj.edu.my/ . The e-purse also allows parents to view their child’s transactions and monitor how much they are spending.

Setting yourself up as User 1. Please visit https://calms.ktj.edu.my to log in. 2. Please enter your username (your email address without @gmail/@yahoo.com). 3. On your first login you will be required to change your password, please click Change Password.

Change Password 1. Enter your username. 2. Enter current password: e.g. ktj456. 3. Followed by a new password of your choice and Re-enter new password. 4. Click change password.

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Login Screen Once you have reset your password, please go back to the previous page. 1. Key in your new password 2. Proceed to e-purse login

Home Screen This will show the balance available for each card in your family.

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A) Fund Transfer- transfer money between cards 1. You may choose to transfer from account student 1 to account student 2 OR 2. Transfer from account parent1 to student1 or student2

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B) Top-up i. Online Top-up 1. Go to Transaction 2. Select Online Top-Up 3. Key in amount and click Add 4. Then, click Proceed 5. Next, you will see a Top-up Account confirm page, click on the “I agree with the Terms & Condition” checkbox, and Confirm & Submit to make payment.

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Once confirmed, please follow the instructions and fill in details as required on screen. Billing Information

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Payment Details

Review Order

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Top-up Receipt

ii. Pay at Accounts Department You may pay cash and the account department will update your card and issue a receipt. You can always check the balance on E-Purse Portal.

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C) Reports 1. Go to Reports. 2. Select Accounts Statement, Transaction Report, Top-up Report or Funds Transfer Report

END OF TERM REPORTS

Teachers write reports for all students at the ends of terms 1 and 2 and, for Forms 1 to 4 and the Lower Sixth, also at the end of term 3.

Reports contain information about the progress made in each subject, along with details of what the student needs to work on in order to make further progress. Reports also contain a summary from the Houseparent about their achievements and contributions to the House, sports, drama, music, clubs, societies and all of the many other activities that take place. Students also write a self reflection that is included with their report.

Reports will also include grades that indicate the academic level of achievement in each subject. Grade descriptors are published alongside reports, to give an explanation of what the achievement of a certain grade means a student is able to do.

Reports are published through iSAMS, which parents log in to using their own username and password. Parents are strongly encouraged to read their son or daughter’s report with them and to discuss the comments as well as the grades. These discussions are a great time to celebrate progress and discuss next steps.

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EXEAT STRUCTURE

The word ‘Exeat’ refers to weekend leave from school. There is an Exeat weekend every three weeks or so throughout the year. Students may return home or go to their guardian’s residence. They may also, with parental permission, stay elsewhere, such as with friends. The school remains fully open, so students may also stay here. Lesson times for a Friday exeat are usually as follows:

Lesson 1 8:00 am – 8:30 am Lesson 2 8:30 am – 9:00 am Lesson 3 9:00 am – 9:30 am Lesson 4 9:30 am – 10:00 am Lesson 5 10:00 am – 10:30 am Lesson 6 10:30 am – 11:00 am Break 11:00 am – 11:30 am Lesson 7 11:30 am – 12:00 noon Lesson 8 12:00 noon – 12:30 pm

▪ Students who need to leave classes early must let the teacher concerned know in advance. The Houseparent will also update the attendance management system to reflect this. ▪ Parents are allowed in from 12:45 pm onwards. ▪ Students who are in a position to do so are encouraged to go home for Exeats. Those who live a long distance away can, with parental permission, spend Exeats with friends. ▪ Going away for part of the Exeat and then returning is not allowed. ▪ Members of the Sixth Form who remain at the school can, with their Houseparent’s approval, and in accordance with parental wishes, take a day outing. They must return to KTJ before 11:00 pm or at 8.00pm if it is the last day of the Exeat. ▪ Those in Form 1 to 5 who remain at the school can only go out with parents, relatives or a member of staff. ▪ If House trips have been organised, all students of the House are expected to go. Houseparents’ may opt to exercise discretion for senior students. However, they cannot remain in the school unless supervision can be provided for them here. ▪ Roll-calls take place in Houses twice a day during Exeats. After 10:00 pm, students in Form 5 and below must stay in their houses. Members of the Sixth Form can go out but must be back in their own Houses by 11:00 pm. ▪ Bedtimes during exeats are the same as they are on normal Saturdays. ▪ On the last day of Exeat, students are not expected to return before 3:00 pm unless prior notice and approval has been given by their houseparent. ▪ Exeats finish at 8:00 pm. ▪ Roll-call on the last day of Exeat is at 9:00 pm and students are to remain in Houses after that.

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EXPEDITIONS

To provide students with opportunities to develop holistically, improving their independence, self-management, leadership and teamwork, in an environment beyond the classrooms and grounds of KTJ, students in Forms 1, 2, 3, 4 and the Lower 6th, take part in annual year group expeditions. For Forms 1 to 4 these usually take place in Term 1 and for the Upper Sixth at the end of Term 3. As the activities that the students take part in are often brand new experiences, for example hiking, climbing or kayaking, the students can get very excited and nervous about these trips beforehand. Universally, after taking part, the students agree that they were the highlight of the year and are very proud of what they have managed to achieve.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (ECAs)

KTJ’s Mission is to provide a ‘holistic education’ meaning that we expect our students to extend their learning beyond the classroom. There are a wide range of ECAs and sports on offer, and students are encouraged to get fully involved in them. Participation in ECAs and sports helps students to make friends, develop new skills, improve their time management, to become part of a team, to learn the importance of helping other people and to develop leadership skills, amongst many other things.

All Form 1 to 2 students are expected to join at least two sports and one other ECA per week and they are welcome to take part in more, as long as they are able to balance their work and other commitments. Older students are expected to take part in at least two ECAs per week.

ECAs and sports are offered in two sessions per day on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The first session runs from 4.00 pm to 4.55 pm and the second session from 5.00 to 6.00 pm. Students sign up for ECAs at the start of each term using an online system. A magazine giving details about all the activities on offer is published online prior to the sign up and students also attend an ‘ECA Fair’, during which they can ask questions to find out about what each activity involves.

As well as ECAs and sports there are many other opportunities for students to get involved in activities. Wednesday afternoons (4pm onwards) are devoted to House activities, during which preparation for the next House competition takes place. At the start of each term there are House Nights (or House Days) when all the students of the House get together, either in school or outside school, and enjoy doing fun activities together. Trips to the theatre, lectures, museums, festivals, tournaments (both in Malaysia and abroad) all take place throughout the year and students are encouraged to make the most from what is on offer.

FACILITIES

KTJ boasts eighty acres of land for sports and recreation. Our facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, five fields (2 for football, rugby, hockey, and cricket), four outdoor tennis courts, two outdoor basketball courts and two netball courts. There is also an air-conditioned indoor hall with a fully-equipped gym, three squash courts,

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KTJ’s state-of-the-art Auditorium has seating capacity for 680 people. This beautiful building is where the students and the school staff gather for important staged events and assemblies. The Auditorium is equipped with a large display screen and the latest lighting and sound system technology. A Music Studio, a Drama Studio and a Dance Studio are also housed in this building.

The Arc, which houses the school library, contains thousands of books and resources. Computers, iPads and printing facilities are available here too. KTJ also has a series of labs specifically for Biology, Chemistry and Physics where experiments are performed; the school provides all the necessary equipment needed for studying these disciplines.

The Waterfront building is dedicated to Music, Art and Design Technology. Each classroom provides students with a spacious working environment, modern facilities and a fantastic view over our lake.

KTJ has four senior boys’ boarding houses (Nadzimuddin House, Imran House, Naquiyuddin House and Nadzaruddin House), three senior girls’ boarding houses (Alia House, Irinah House and Jawahir House) and three junior houses (Naquiah Boys’ House, Naquiah Girls’ House and Naquiah Day House). All houses have a library, a pantry and a common room. There is also a School Shop on campus where students can buy their uniform and other necessities for school. Cafe Diem, located at The Arc, sells drinks, ice creams and snacks. There is also a newly refurbished tuck shop where students can buy additional food and drinks.

KTJ has its own fleet of drivers, buses and minivans, that are used to transport students on outings and trips. To cater for the needs of our Muslim students and staff, KTJ has a small surau (mosque) where prayers are performed daily. Friday prayers are also performed every week.

Finally, the Dining Hall is where all meals are served for the students and staff.

FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE DRILL

In a community like KTJ, we recognise fire prevention as a priority. We have taken various preventative steps to ensure a fire does not start at the school but, should one occur, we have appropriate response steps in place. All buildings at KTJ are equipped with fire-fighting equipment. There is also an emergency response team; comprising of staff who have been trained to handle fire. Many of the House staff have also been trained to use the water hoses and fire-extinguishers. The fire-extinguishers are checked for their functionality and inspected by external professional companies. Smoke detectors are also strategically placed, including in each bedroom. Fire escape route layout maps are posted in every building in the school. School-wide and house-based fire drills are conducted at least once a term. In the school-wide fire drill, the whole school is involved and it takes place during school hours. The local fire brigade regularly comes to inspect these fire drills and to make their recommendations. House-based fire drills are conducted late at night, after bedtime, or very early in the morning. These are overseen by the relevant Houseparent, the Health and Safety Manager and the Director of Boarding.

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As responsible citizens of KTJ, it is important that everyone ensures they understand the fire response procedures, as well as the escape route layout from wherever they are. Equally paramount is an individual’s responsibility to ensure that items that can cause a fire are not used, such as candles, incense and matches. Heat-emitting electrical equipment is also a hazard that must be avoided. Heat-emitting items that are prohibited for students to bring into school include kettles, cooking equipment, televisions and portable air-conditioning units.

HEALTH CARE

Within the campus, there is a Health Clinic which is open at all times (around the clock) to cater for all of our students’ medical needs. It is staffed with full time nurses and a doctor who is there throughout the school day. There are a number of clinics and private hospitals on KTJ’s panel of medical care. Our resident matrons also provide medical attention to students in their Houses.

In the interest of safety, parents are advised to inform the Health Clinic if their children are taking any type of medication. Similarly, any existing illness or condition, whether contagious or not, should be communicated. A full disclosure will allow us to respond appropriately to the medical needs of the student. All prescription drugs must be handed over to the matrons who will supervise proper dispensation.

In the event of an outbreak of any kind of disease, here or elsewhere, the school will take all possible precautions to safeguard the wellbeing of those on campus. This may include conducting health checks on all visitors, employees and returning students, as well as enforcing measures among others.

When there is a medical need:

Before school hours (7:00 am – 8:30 am): Boarders report to the House Matron. Minor problems will be treated in situ; severe cases will be referred to the Health Centre. Day students who are unwell are expected to remain at home.

During school hours: In the event of a student being unwell in class, the following procedure should be adhered to: 1. The student is given a medical note from the teacher excusing him/ her from the lesson and sent to the Health Clinic. 2. The duty nurse will decide on the best course of action. This may be to admit the student to the Health Clinic or send the student back to class. 3. If a student is admitted to the Health Clinic, the nurse on duty will enter the information onto the schools’ management system. 4. In the case of an emergency, the Houseparents’ will be informed immediately, and they or the matron will inform the parents. In less urgent circumstances, the Houseparents’ will be informed by the Health Clinic duty nurse at the earliest opportunity, who in turn decides on the best course of action. 5. If a student does not feel well during break or at lunch time, he/ she can report to their duty matron in the boarding house or go directly to the Health Clinic.

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After school hours: 1. Day students should report to the Health Clinic. 2. Boarders may report to House Matrons, or contact House duty staff or report directly to the Health Clinic. 3. When boarders report to the Health Clinic after dark, they must be accompanied by another healthy boarder. The House Matron or duty staff member will manage the situation by contacting the Health Clinic, informing the duty nurse of a boarder’s arrival. After 11:30 pm, boarders must report to the House Matron or the Houseparent. The Health Clinic duty nurse and the on-call duty Matron are available to transport sick boarders from their houses to the Health Clinic. 4. Emergencies will be dealt by the Health Clinic duty nurse who can be called to the houses or sports field. 5. In the event of an emergency where a student is in need of hospitalisation, the duty nurse in the Health Clinic will arrange for the appropriate transport. The patient will be accompanied by the duty Matron, the Houseparent or the House Matron.

Contact Details: ▪ KTJ Health Centre: 06-7585451 ▪ Poliklinik Publik, Mantin (Dr. Thomas): 06-7583300 ▪ Poliklinik Foo & Yong, Mantin: 06-7584609 ▪ Klinik Mantin (Dr. Vijay): 06-7585568

HOSPITALS

When care is needed, KTJ uses the services of the following private hospitals for the students. They are easily accessible from the school.

Name of Hospital Address Contact Number/ Fax

Columbia Asia Medical Centre 292, Jalan Haruan 2, Oakland (T) 06-6033988 Commercial Centre, 70300 (F) 06-6011868 Seremban.

NSCMH Medical Centre Jalan Tun Dr. Ismail, 70200 (T) 06-7631688 Seremban. (F) 06-7630105

Sime Darby Medical Centre 1, Jalan SS 12/1A, Subang Jaya, (T) 03-56391377 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. (F) 03- 56306075

KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital Jalan Cheras, 43000 Kajang, (T) 03-87692999 Selangor. (F) 03-87692808

Seremban Specialist Hospital Lot 6219 & 6220, Jalan Toman 1, (T) 06-7677800 Kemayan Square, 70200 Seremban. (F) 06-7675900

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Senawang Specialist Hospital No. 234-243, Jalan Lavender (T) 06-6751188 Heights 2, Lavender Business (F) 06-6798644 Square, 70450 Senawang, Seremban.

HOUSE BANK

The House Bank, run by the Houseparent of each boarding house, is a facility for students to deposit and withdraw money. It provides a safe and easy way for students to ensure that they do not run out of money throughout the term. All Houses have a House safe where money, passports and other valuable items can be stored safely. Parents may give Houseparents a certain amount of money to be added into their child’s House Bank, or transfer an amount to the school’s account which can then be transferred into the House Bank. The opening times of House Bank are determined and published by the respective Houseparents.

LAUNDRY

There is a laundry service available every morning except on Sundays, public holidays and Exeats. The usual pick-up time for laundry is approximately 7.30 a.m. Fresh laundry is returned by break time, normally 48 hours later, in the laundry room in each House. Laundry books and specific house-coloured laundry bags will be provided by the House Matron. Students should approach the House Matrons for details.

Although the charge of the laundry service for clothing is included in the boarding fees, older boarders in senior Houses have the alternative option of using the washing machines available in each House to wash their own clothes.

Each House has an external contractor that deals with laundry. All clothing should be clearly labelled, and students should complete the laundry form accurately, and should report any missing or damaged items immediately. Students will not be asked to pay for laundry, but items that are dry cleaned/handwashed or towels, comforters and bed sheets/mattress protectors over and above the weekly allowance set by the school will be chargeable to parents.

LEADERSHIP ROLES

There are many opportunities for students to take up leadership roles at KTJ. These opportunities provide students with avenues to develop and enhance their organisational, managerial and teamwork skills. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of these opportunities to fully realise their talents and abilities. These opportunities contribute significantly to the building of an impressive curriculum vitae and provide skills that will allow students to hold their own in our increasingly global community.

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The school is always happy to support endeavors that students organise. Indeed, many events and activities are organised almost entirely by our students. There are many activities and clubs in existence that were originally the brainchild of one of our students.

Among the current opportunities available are School and House Prefects, House Captains, the Student Council, Peer Counsellors, the Sixth Form Committee, captains of various school and house sports team, subject ambassadors, leadership and committee positions within a wide variety of extracurricular activities and the Food Committee.

LEGAL GUIDELINES

It is important for all our students to be aware of the civil legal requirements that are applicable in Malaysia. This is especially so when they are out of the school. We particularly advise all our international students to familiarise themselves with the following guidelines.

1 Age of 18 years. If you are above 18 years old and found guilty in a court of law, you will be Criminal sentenced as an adult. If you are below 18 years old, you can be fined, placed in a Responsibility reform school and expelled from the country, among other punishments. However, in some cases, you can still be sentenced like an adult.

2 Age of Legal 18 years. Smoking Smokers under the age of 18 can be fined up to RM1, 000.

3 Age to Enter 21 years. Nightclubs If you are under 21 years of age, you will be detained and your parents, guardians or Legally houseparent will be called. You will not be released until one of them comes to take you home. If you are a Muslim, certain Syariah laws may also apply.

4 Age to Stay in Depends on the hotel's management. You are advised to check with the hotels Hotels directly before making reservations.

5 Illegal Drugs Illegal for all ages. If you are caught taking, or in possession of, illegal drugs, you can be fined, placed in a reform school and expelled from the country, among other punishments. However, in some cases, you can still be sentenced like an adult.

6 Alcohol 21 years. If you are under 21 years of age, you will be detained and your parents, guardians or houseparent will be called. You will not be released until one of them comes to take you home. If you are a Muslim, certain Syariah laws may also apply.

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In case of emergency, students should contact their Parents, Guardian, Houseparent or House Tutor. Please ensure you have relevant contact numbers before you leave the school on any occasion. At all times outside KTJ, please ensure you have some form of identification with you.

DISCLAIMER: The above are general guidelines only. KTJ will not be liable for any problem caused directly or indirectly from the use of any of the above guidelines.

LIGHTNING SAFETY

Lightning safety is of paramount importance at KTJ. Awareness of its dangers and knowledge of safety measures are necessary in order to minimise the risk. All students, parents, members of staff and visitors must take note of the following guidelines.

When you hear: Three long bursts of the siren : Evacuate open areas immediately. One short burst of the siren : It is safe to be outdoors. In between the two siren sounds : If the school’s flashing lights are switched on, it is not safe to be outdoors. Notes: ● It is advisable to seek shelter as soon as dark thunderclouds are observed. Lightning can strike up to 20 kms from the edge of a thundercloud. ● As soon as thunder is heard, seek shelter immediately. ● Do not wait under a tree or inside a small unprotected wooden building. ● Go inside a concrete building or a metal-roofed vehicle. Keep well inside tall buildings at ground level. ● If a safer shelter is not available, stay away from high or open ground. Find a safe drain and get into it to avoid being the highest object around. Squat with your feet close together and hands on knees. ● Do not lie down on the ground or touch anyone nearby. ● Do not touch metal objects. ● Wet clothes increase the chances of survival in case of a lightning strike. ● The danger period continues for about 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard.

LOCKDOWN

A lockdown is necessary when students need to remain in their rooms due to any incident or threat such as a: ● dangerous person(s) on the premises ● dangerous animal(s) on the premises ● missing child and the need to contain all students and staff ● major incident on our or at nearby premises

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Upon hearing the alarm, all students, staff and visitors must get inside the nearest building as quickly as possible. The door should then be locked. Once inside a secure area, staff and students should ● go into your storeroom, or under the desks if you do not have a storeroom in your classroom; ● lock your doors; ● stay away from doors and windows; ● turn off lights and close blinds; ● be aware of lines of sight; ● if there is a window into the classroom consider covering it; ● remain absolutely quiet; ● teachers to take attendance; ● no phone use unless necessary to communicate regarding the incident. Phones should be shut off or put on silent mode.

If the lockdown alarm goes off outside lesson time, i.e. break or lunchtime, students should go to the nearest lockable area, not back to their House or to the next classroom. Staff members nearby will assist the students in getting into the nearest lockable area.

A lock-down is terminated by the Principal or, in his absence a member of the SLT, who will inform the Health and Safety Manager to switch off the alarm. Students and staff must remain in rooms until a member of the school’s SLT who is on site advises them that the lockdown is over.

PARENT PORTAL

At KTJ we recognise the importance of communicating our students’ progress with their parents/guardians to help students learn effectively and gain the most from their education. The iSAMS Parent Portal is an efficient online tool that we use and it allows parents/guardians to keep up to date with their child’s school progress. A username and password will be provided by the school via email and the Parent Portal can be accessed from the school website or at https://ktj.parents.isams.cloud

The Parent Portal features include: ● Access to new and historical student school reports. ● The ability to view student timetables and attendance. ● The ability to view events and post notices to teachers. ● The opportunity to view school fee information and to print past and present invoices. ● The option to make changes to your contact information, to update information on our iSAMS database.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

Overseas boarders are expected to hand their passports to their Houseparents for safekeeping upon arrival. During outings, students are advised to carry a copy of their passport for identification purposes by authorities.

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Student visa applications or renewals are arranged by the Registrar’s Office. The procedure normally takes approximately four to six weeks to complete by the Malaysian Immigration Department. Any renewed/new passports need to have visas transferred to them from the old passport. The passport must be valid for at least 12 months in order to apply for a new visa or for a visa renewal.

PAYMENT OF FEES

Fees are required to be paid on a termly basis, before the beginning of each term. An invoice will be emailed to parents by the Accounts team confirming the amount due. There are also options to pay annually with a discount or over 10 monthly installments with an additional charge. Please contact our Accounts team at [email protected] if you are interested in these alternative payment options.

Our preferred methods of payment are as follows, please refrain from using cash deposit / cheque deposit where possible:

Cheque (in RM) Payable to: Syarikat Pendidikan Staffield Berhad. Banker's Cheque / Outstation cheques may incur additional bank Banker’s Draft charges. KTJ will not bear any outstation cheque charges outside of Negeri Sembilan, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor or Pahang in Malaysia.

Payment via TT Bank: Malayan Banking Berhad, Mantin Branch. Account No: 005082103314 SWIFT Code: MBBEMYKL Credit Card Online payment at www.ktj.edu..my/payments or in person at the Finance Office

RELIGIOUS WORSHIP

The school community respects all of its members’ rights to practise their religion. We also strive to develop our community’s understanding of different faiths through a wide range of activities, societies and ECAs. We have an active Christian Fellowship and an Islamic Society; these groups, and others, organise a number of school-wide events and activities annually.

On Fridays, we have an extended lunch break, and our Ustaz leads prayers, in our Surau, for our Muslim students. On Sundays, there are a number of options for students to visit local churches. The school celebrates all major

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REWARDS

At KTJ, student achievement and endeavour is recognised, celebrated and rewarded as a method of motivating students to strive to do their best in all aspects of school life. A full Rewards and Discipline Policy can be found here.

SAFEGUARDING

Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar (KTJ) is committed to ensuring that all students enjoy a safe environment in which they can learn, develop and flourish. We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all students and outline in detail the School’s commitment to our students and staff. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect, and we follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. We consider the welfare of each child to be paramount, and it is our stated intention to be proactive and diligent in ensuring every child in our community is kept safe from exploitation, abuse or harm. Our Safeguarding Policy provides the framework for achieving this.

SATURDAY EVENING PROGRAMME

The school organises various activities on Saturday nights when students are here. The events are published in advance. The events usually start at 8 pm (9 pm during Ramadan) and generally last about an hour. Parents are invited to some of the events and these are indicated in the school calendar.

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SCHOOL MAP

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SECURITY

The safety of the students is a top priority for KTJ. The school has a Guard House situated at the main entrance where the school-employed guards will monitor the movements of everyone passing through. The guards also patrol the campus on a regular basis day and night.

When leaving the school, each student is given an official departure card or an official permission slip, signed by the student’s Houseparent or a House Tutor. The student has to hand the card or slip in at the Guard House to be allowed to leave.

When parents or visitors wish to come to the school, the respective Houseparent must first be informed of their arrival, preferably 24 hours in advance, so that they can inform the Guard House. In the interest of safety, parents and visitors who turn up without prior notification can expect to be held at the Guard House until their identification has been verified, before being allowed in.

SMOKING / VAPING AND ALCOHOL

The school views these as serious breaches of conduct. Students are informed that consuming or possessing alcohol, or smoking/vaping while they are at school, on school trips, or on school-sanctioned outings, are strictly prohibited. This includes Sixth Form day outings. Clear step-by-step procedures are in place to deal with offenders. The sanctions range from a loss of privileges to suspension from school for a period of time.

SPORTS

Sports play a very important role at KTJ. They are an essential component of the all-round education that the school espouses. Active involvement is encouraged so that students maximise the benefits they can get from the various games on offer.

A wide range of sporting activities are available both in Physical Education classes and in Extra Curricular Activities (ECAs). Some are organised for recreational purposes while others take on a more competitive approach. The school squads have their own training slots and students are encouraged to attend; participants will be identified in PE lessons or in the relevant ECAs (the selection sessions). Students who join part-way through a term or those who have not automatically been selected can make their interests known to the Head of Physical Education who can assess their abilities.

It is compulsory for each student to choose at least one sporting activity a week (two for Forms 1 & 2), but they can choose many more.

Sports sessions - Monday to Friday (except Wednesday): ▪ First period: 4:00 pm to 4:55 pm

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▪ Second period: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Some of the sports activities currently available are:

Fencing Golf Volleyball Football Badminton Taekwondo Squash Swimming Cross-Country Yoga Tennis Rugby Cricket Athletics Dodgeball Basketball Table-tennis Hockey Karate Netball Climbing

There are others to choose from and new activities come up often following student or teacher initiatives. Every term, there are various inter-house sports competitions that generate a lot of enthusiasm from students. KTJ also actively participates in inter-school competitions, either with local schools through the state, regional and national Malaysian school sport organisation, or with other international schools in Malaysia; the school is part of The Association of International Malyasian Schools (AIMS) and competes in the southern Kuala Lumpur conference. Being a member of FOBISIA, KTJ also takes part in competitions organised overseas.

STRUCTURE OF EVENINGS Prep Time Monday to Friday First Prep 7:45 pm – 8:45 pm Sundays *Roll Call 1:00 pm First Prep 8:00 pm – 8:45 pm Additional Prep Time for Form 5 and Form 6 Monday to Friday and Sunday Second Prep 9:15 pm – 10:00 pm Back to House Times Monday to Friday and Sunday 9:15 pm (School prefects are allowed to go out of houses between 10:00 pm and 10:45 pm) Saturday Form 5 and below 10:15 pm Form 6 11:00 pm Roll Calls Sundays 1:00 pm Public Holidays 1:00 pm and 9:00 pm *If a Saturday evening programme extends beyond 10:00 pm, students in Form 5 and below are given 15 minutes to visit the tuck shop and return to houses. Integrity Empathy Mutual Respect

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STUDENT CARDS

All students are issued with a student card when they join the school. The cards are used for: ● printing and photocopying ● entry into boarding houses ● access to the gym for Sixth Form students who have carried out a gym induction ● payment at the cafe, shop and tuck shop (if there are funds available - these can be topped up by parents through the e-purse) ● tapping in and out of school at guard house for day students (and in future for boarders)

STUDENT RULES AND DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES

Click on this link to read the school’s rules and discipline procedures: https://tinyurl.com/y6kl5duz

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

KTJ’s Student Support Services team includes teachers who help with English as an Additional Language (EAL), Learning Support and Counselling. The Student Support Services Team recognises and values differences in individuals, believing that when students develop a sense of respect for, and take pride in, their uniqueness, they are able to make wise choices regarding their individual paths to success, develop their full potential, and maximise their own abilities and learning.

Counselling is offered as an integral part of the school’s pastoral care system. The service aims to offer students’ support with their academic, social and personal lives. Counselling can help with any new, ongoing or intermittent issues that may impact upon the students’ lives and studies. Counselling is a safe, confidential space where a student may go to talk about whatever it is that is troubling him or her. Counselling, more specifically, may be about making choices, coping with change, gaining insight and understanding, growing as a person, adapting to transitions, improving relationships, resolving problems, or discussing developmental issues.

The role of Learning Support is to provide students with the skills and techniques required to overcome challenges which may be preventing them from accessing the curriculum to the best of their abilities. Learning support may take on various forms, depending on the needs of each individual student: ● One-on-one sessions to work on specific needs. Each student who accesses learning support is offered weekly or bi-weekly sessions to complete school work and additional tasks in relation to specific learning needs. ● Additional support for students in lessons. Where appropriate, students are offered additional support in lessons with specialist help. ● Collaboration with other student services. The majority of students with a learning need may also be affected emotionally and socially by the perceived issues related to being ‘different’. To rebuild

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self-esteem and help with the management of emotions, students may also be offered time with the school counsellor or additional support in English.

EAL signifies ‘English as an Additional Language’. ‘Additional’ acknowledges that many of KTJ’s learners –whether from Malaysia or from other multilingual backgrounds- communicate in several languages, and that English may be a second, third or even fourth language for these learners. Their backgrounds are valued and appreciated, and all multilingual communicators are regarded as diverse and unique funds of knowledge within the school community.

EAL is offered to learners who need, with regards to English language acquisition, extra support (as well as focused English language teaching and learning strategies) to access effectively, confidently and successfully curricular and extra-curricular programmes at KTJ. Depending on a learner’s needs, EAL support may be provided in one, or a number of, the following ways: ● taught classes (from one to ten lessons per week) in groups of 16 EAL learners or less, where an interactive and communicative teaching and learning approach aims to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills for academic and non-academic contexts. ● taught classes (from one to six lessons per week) in groups of 16 EAL learners or less, where teaching and learning approaches focus on having learners ameliorate their English through use of relevant subject language in authentic subject contexts, while acquiring control of the academic genres specific to these subjects. ● in-class subject support, where EAL teachers, as co-teachers, work with subject teachers to ensure that learners can understand, and stay on, tasks; engage well with peers in group work; identify, understand and use key terminology (in-class subject support may be complemented by review and preview lessons with EAL teachers). ● one-on-one support

Expectations for, and of, EAL learners are high. The methods of support listed above, combined with collaborative planning between EAL teachers and subject teachers, enable the KTJ teaching team to be resourceful in creating strategies which allow expectations to be met and which, in turn, render it possible for EAL learners to engage as full, confident and happy members of the school community. It is the responsibility of all teachers at KTJ to support, and bring out the very best in, EAL learners.

TERM DATES AND EVENTS

Please visit the school website (www.ktj.edu.my) for the term dates. KTJ is a very active school and there are a variety of events that are organised by the students and teachers. Many of the events are open for parents to attend and such information can be found on the school calendar and the website.

THINGS TO BRING FOR NEW STUDENTS

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While most items are provided for at KTJ, there are some things that all new students will need to bring to school:

● Stationery with fully stocked pencil case (items can be purchased at the School Shop) ● Sports attire and equipment, including boots, sports shoes, swimming goggles, swimwear and a KTJ swimming cap (from the school shop) ● Toiletries, Towel(s) (for showering after sports) ● Dictionary ● Scientific calculator ● Padlocks with spare keys - combination locks are not advisable ● Headphones/earphones ● Tupperware, cutlery, bowls, mugs to avoid sharing of equipment ● Multiple washable face masks

You may also wish to bring the following items: ● Laptop ● Mobile phone

Boarders will also need to have: ● Bed sheets (multiple), blankets/comforters/duvet, pillows and pillow covers, mattress protector ● Casual attire (semi-formal and informal) ● Identification card (IC) / Passport ● Clip on reading light for night-time reading (see image)

Boarders may also wish to bring the following items: ● Music equipment (small) ● Laundry detergent (for Forms 5 and 6) ● Snacks ● Pocket Money (there are House banks and an Ambank ATM on site, near Cafe Diem) ● Photos of family/friends/pets ● Other items to personalise their areas

The school will take necessary steps to provide a safe environment but it cannot be held responsible for any loss of valuable items, such as gold chains, expensive watches, mobile phones and laptops. Students are advised to ensure they take proper care of their belongings and label items with their names.

TUCK SHOP

The school tuck shop is where students can purchase food, beverages and everyday necessities such as toothpaste and soap. There is a fully air conditioned area furnished with tables and chairs where the students may enjoy snacks at break time, after school and during social period (after prep). There is also a comfortable outdoor seating area. The Tuck Shop is located along the slope between Naquiyuddin House and Nadzimuddin House (please refer to the section “Map of the School” for a more specific location.)

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Opening hours:

Break Time Mon/Fri 10.40 - 11.10 am Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat 11.10- 11.40 am

After School Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat 3.20 - 5.30 pm

Evening Every day 8.45 - 9.15 pm

Other times Sunday 3.00 - 5.30 pm

Exeat First day As per break time hours Middle day(s) Closed Last day 8.00 - 9.00 pm

UNIFORM, SPORTS ATTIRE, BEDDING AND MISC. REQUIREMENTS

The listed school uniform and sports attire are available for purchase at the Kolej Shop unless indicated otherwise. Please see a copy of the school’s uniform policy here.

Girls No Boys No

Grey Skirts 3 Grey Trousers 3

Striped short-sleeved blouses 5 Striped short-sleeved shirts 5

Striped long-sleeved blouses 2 Striped long-sleeved shirts 2

^Blazer 1 ^Blazer 1 Forms 1-5: maroon, Forms 1-5: maroon, Form 6: grey Form 6: grey

Tie (Forms 1-5: grey) 1 Tie (Forms 1-5: grey) 1 Form 6: maroon) Form 6: maroon)

White school socks (pairs) 8 Grey school socks (pairs) 8

*Baju Kurung (grey baju and maroon *Baju Melayu (grey) sarong)

^ Ankle length grey skirt *Samping (maroon)

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House shirt 2 House shirt 2

PE shirt & culottes 3 PE shirt & shorts 3

+Sports shoes/trainers 1 +Sports shoes/trainers 1

+Swimming attire 1 KTJ Swimming cap 1

+Black leather shoes (not suede, no +Black leather shoes (flat, not suede, no buckles) buckles)

+Black belt

*May be used by Muslims on Friday and when external religious activities take place. Girls who wish to wear a veil all the time may do so but the veil should be white in colour and plain when worn with the uniform or Baju Kurung.

^Ready made maroon blazers area available at the Kolej Shop. Grey blazer and ankle length grey skirts will need to be tailor-made externally.

+ Not sold at the Kolej Shop

WEBSITES

KTJ utilises various online platforms, ranging from a parents’ site and payment portal to social media. ● www.ktj.edu.my - school website which accepts school fees payment via credit cards ● https://ktj.parents.isams.cloud - parents’ portal, containing information such as academic reports and invoices ● https://calms.ktj.edu.my - e-purse portal for topping up students’ card for purchases within school

We also use social media platforms as avenues to reach our students, former students and parents. The following are the official social media channels that we use: ● Facebook: /kolejtuankujaafar ● YouTube: /kolejtuankujaafar ● Twitter: @KTJschool ● Instagram: @KTJschool ● Linkedin: /KTJschool ● Flickr: /KTJschool ● Soundcloud: /KTJschool

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