he magazine of St Michael’s Institution, T“The Michaelian” is 65 years old this year. The first magazine was published in 1948 during the directorship of Brother Patrick O’ Donovan. He was the Brother Director in St Michael’s from June 1938 to March 1948. He stood out in Michaelian history as an educationist par excellence who succeeded in putting St Michael’s in the top rank of schools. He introduced science teaching and was responsible for increased interest and efficiency in the classroom and extra-curricular activities. Among the many significant seeds sown during the Patrician era were the setting up of Chinese language classes, the Literary and Debating Society, the Thrift Society, the School Broadcasting Society and the Michaelian magazine. He was also responsible for the establishment of the De La Salle School in Kampar. This year we pay tribute to “The Michaelian”, being showcased on the front cover, all the past issues of the magazines we treasure and value. After a period of more than six decades, “The Michaelian” is still going strong and continues its quest to document the historic, significant and memorable events dear to all. St. Michael’s Institution, St. John Baptist De La Salle Ipoh 1651-1719

OUR VISION To be an educative community inspired by ideals of Faith, Fraternity and Service.

OUR MICHAELIAN MISSION To experience communion between students, staff, De La Salle’s work continues parents and alumni. Because he was to bequeath An Inspiration, An Idealism, A Concrete Goal To grow holistically in a spirit of Faith, Zeal and And indeed the very example of his own life Community. To those who would come after him To discover and exercise our unique gifts and talents. Thousands have followed in his footsteps To develop a caring yet challenging school environment. Over the past three hundred years And because the need of youth To learn how to learn and to learn how to live. Are ever present To reach out in service to the last, the lost, and the Thousands more will follow least. To all De La Salle communicates To promote Inter-Faith and Inter-Ethnic harmony. His message of service to youth By the educative community To take responsibility for the care and the Which extends beyond school and institutions enhancement of the environment. To the home, To society at large To appreciate and celebrate our rich multi-faith and To those who exercise responsibility multi-cultural Malaysian heritage. Who create and implement education policy His message is for who in various ways Can so effectively determine The lives and destiny of our young people And thus De La Salle remains For now and all the time The true patron of educators

Brother T. Michael Jacques FSC

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 Kanan Tingkatan Enam), Pn. Loh Wei Seng, A.M.P. (Pengetua), Dato’ Brother Vincent Corkery, Brother Matthew Bay Chai Leng, En. Ahmad Kemunchak B. Abdul Karim (Penolong Kanan Pentadbiran), En. Rajendran Naidu 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. Jaliludin, 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 Yin, Pn. Anthonyamah A/P Joseph Thomas, Pn. Chong Chok Kwan, Pn. Shaw Wanni A/P Kim 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. Mohd Rodzi, 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. Veeriah A/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. MICHAEL’S INSTITUTION, IPOH ...... MICHAELIAN OATH We 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 morality in our personal and social behaviour.

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

• To be smart in dress and appearance and to follow school directives in these matters. • To give first attention to our studies and in a spirit of service to participate in extramural activities.

...... THE SCHOOL RALLY All through our College a voice is resounding Promptly respond to your duty’s sweet call! Hearken you all for the trumpet is sounding Your Mater’s proclaiming her watchword to all Forward her children dear! Ever with hearts sincere Render with joy to your Mater her due All that is vile, reject Heaven will e’er protect Sons of St. Michael’s Valiant and True. he Michaelian 2013 aptly carries the theme, ‘Onwards Michaelian! Valiant And True’. Rooted in the ever strong T tradition of St. Michael’s over the decades, the theme truly inspires all Michaelians to step into the new century, guided by the willpower and determination of past exemplary Michaelians.

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

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

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

On behalf of the Editorial Board, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the teacher advisors who have been of immense help in breathing life into these pages. To those who have contributed to the yearbook in any form, you have my utmost appreciation.

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

-BELIEVE IN EVERYTHING BECAUSE EVERYTHING IS REACHABLE-

-QUIS UT DEUS-

CHRISTINA SEE-KEI WONG EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

2 3 4 SITTING (L-R) Tn. Hj. Mohamad Sidik b. Zakaria (Penolong Kanan Petang), Pn. Tan Cheng Choo (Penolong Kanan Tingkatan Enam), En. Ahmad Kemunchak b. Abdul Karim (Penolong Kanan Pentadbiran), Pn. Loh Wei Seng, A.M.P (Pengetua), En. Rajendran Naidu a/l Kannayar (Penolong Kanan HEM), En. Khiew Wai Mun (Guru Kanan Bahasa), Pn. Norhayati bt. Abdullah (Guru Kanan Kemanusiaan), En. Ravindran a/l Vengadasalam

STANDING (L-R) Pn. Seri Ayu bt. Ahamad Noorddin, Pn. Wan Norliza bt. Abdul Raoff, Pn. Chandrika a/p Rama Kuddy, Cik Louis Mary a/p G. Arokiam, Cik Mah Yoke Yin, Pn. Fairoz bt. Alias, En. Brindes Lawrence a/l A. T. Pitchai, Tn. Hj. Azhar b. Mohd Rodzi, En. Ahmad Fairus b. Mohd Zain, Cik Foong Yin Pui 5 STANDING (L-R) Pn. Bhajan Kaur a/p Mohinder Singh (GK Vok. & Tek), Pn. Norhayati bt. Abdullah (GK Kemanusiaan), Pn. Tan Cheng Choo (PK Tingkatan 6), Pn. Hjh. Normah bt. J. Karimin (PK Kokurikulum), Pn. Loh Wei Seng (Pengetua), En. Ahmad Kemunchak b. Abdul Karim (PK Pentadbiran), En. Rajendran Naidu a/l Kannayar (PK HEM), Tn. Hj. Mohamad Sidik b. Hj. Zakaria (PK Petang), En. Khiew Wai Mun (GK Bahasa), En. Abdul Qaiyum b. Abdul Aziz (GK Sains)

STANDING (L-R) Pn. Tan Cheng Choo (PK Tingkatan 6), Pn. Hjh. Normah bt. Hj. Karimin (Pk Kokurikulum), En. Ahmad Kemunchak b. Abdul Karim (PK Pentadbiran), Pn. Loh Wei Seng (Pengetua), En. Rajendran Naidu a/l Kannayar (PK HEM), Tn. Hj. Mohamad Sidik b. Hj. Zakaria (PK Petang)

6 STANDING (L-R) Pn. Bhajan Kaur a/p Mohinder Singh (GK Vok. & Tek.), Pn. Norhayati bt. Abdullah (GK Kemanusiaan), Pn. Loh Wei Seng (Pengetua), En. Khiew Wai Mun (GK Bahasa), En. Abdul Qaiyum b. Abdul Aziz (GK Sains)

STANDING (L-R) Pn. Lim Kooi Wan (Moderator), Pn. Rosenah bt. Mat Johor (Guru Kokurikulum), Pn. Tan Cheng Choo (PK Tingkatan 6), Pn. Loh Wei Seng (Pengetua), Pn. Fairoz bt. Alias (Ketua Guru Kokurikulum), Pn. Hjh. Zaliha bt. Ismail (Moderator), En. A. Thederajan a/l I. Asirvatham (Guru Kokurikulum)

7 SITTING (L-R) Pn. Mazura bt. Yahya, Cik Nurzullyati bt. Abdul Rahim, Pn. Norul Fazila bt. Mohamad Ismail, En. Pritam Singh a/l Gurbachan Singh, En. Ahmad Kemunchak b. Abdul Karim (PK Pentadbiran), Pn. Loh Wei Seng, A.M.P (Pengetua), Tn. Hj. Mohamad Sidik b. Zakaria (PK Petang), En. Redzuran b. Alias, En. Shaharul b. Baharuddin, En. Massri b. Mokhtar, En. John Bosco a/l Thomas

STANDING (L-R) Pn. Noor Hazizah bt. Azaharam, Pn. Rosniah Kartini bt. Ali, Pn. Tun Hazlizawati bt. Azhar, Pn. Mazalina bt. Ahmad Ghazali, Pn. Nooryusyaida bt. Mohd Yusof, Pn. Sekinah Begum bt. Chanan Deen, Pn. Haslina bt. Aminsah, Pn. Salina bt. Abdul Rahman

8 Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh dan Salam Sejahtera.

Sesungguhnya, sistem pendidikan di Malaysia telah banyak menyumbang kepada kemajuan dan kemakmuran negara selama ini. Namun penambahbaikan secara berterusan adalah diperlukan bagi memastikan mutu pendidikan negara kita setanding dengan pendidikan di negara-negara maju. Melalui kajian semula pendidikan secara menyeluruh, kita berupaya memahami kekuatan, kelemahan serta cabaran sistem sekolah di Malaysia, selain memberikan tumpuan kepada usaha meningkatkan standard dan merapatkan jurang pencapaian di setiap peringkat. Ini kerana matlamat untuk menjadikan Malaysia sebagai sebuah negara maju amat bergantung kepada keupayaan negara dalam menyediakan pendidikan yang berkualiti kepada rakyat.

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

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

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

“Selamat Maju Jaya”

TAN SRI DATO’ HJ. MUHYIDDIN B. HJ. MOHD YASSIN Menteri Pendidikan Malaysia

9 Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh Salam Sejahtera dan Salam 1Malaysia.

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

Selaras dengan Pelan Pembangunan Pendidikan Malaysia 2013-2025, saya dan warga pendidik merupakan penggerak bagi meneruskan usaha dan semangat bagi memastikan PPPM ini dapat dilaksanakan sebaiknya. Pelan ini mempunyai aspirasi bagi mentransformasi pendidikan di negara kita. Sejak negara mencapai kemerdekaan 1957, komitmen kerajaan dalam meningkatkan kualiti pendidikan tidak pernah surut. PPPM mengandungi 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 akan menyerlah menjelang 2025. Murid merupakan aset yang sangat berharga kepada negara. Justeru, PPPM telah menetapkan enam aspirasi murid. Untuk mencapai lima aspirasi sistem dan enam aspirasi murid tersebut, 11 anjakan telah dikenalpasti dan akan dilaksanakan dalam tiga peringkat atau gelombang bermula dari 2013 hinggalah 2025.

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

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

Sekian, terima kasih.

Transformasi Pendidikan Memenuhi Aspirasi Negara

TAN SRI ABD GHAFAR B. MAHMUD Ketua Pengarah Pendidikan Malaysia

10 Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh dan Selamat Sejahtera.

Bersyukur saya ke hadrat Allah S.W.T. atas limpah izin-Nya diberi kesempatan kepada saya menyampaikan sepatah dua kata dalam ruangan ini.

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

Dalam usaha kita meningkatkan kualiti pendidikan negara, budaya kerja cemerlang, berfokus dan berintegriti perlu diberi keutamaan dalam menghasilkan impak positif yang mampu melepasi standard piawaian yang ditetapkan. Di samping itu, kreativiti, inovasi dan komitmen dalam kalangan warga pendidik dan anak didik di sekolah perlu dijadikan budaya dalam kehidupan seharian. Elemen ini amat penting dalam mengiktiraf kebolehmampuan 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 sekolah memupuk budaya penyayang dan mengiktiraf segala sumbangan warganya dalam meletakkan kemajuan sekolah pada tahap yang cemerlang, serta menjadi elemen rujukan di hari muka.

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

Selamat maju jaya dan terima kasih.

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

11 Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh dan Salam Sejahtera.

Terlebih dahulu tahniah diucapkan kepada Sidang Redaksi Majalah THE MICHAELIAN edisi 2013 atas kejayaan menerbitkan majalah sekolah yang istimewa ini. Terima kasih kerana memberi kesempatan untuk saya mencoretkan sepatah dua kata dalam majalah ini.

Daerah Kinta Utara sudah lama dianggap sebagai penanda aras pencapaian akademik, kokurikulum, sukan dan 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 pembelajaran yang perlu kepada perhatian secara khusus. Maka, konsep pendidikan inklusif tidak menyebabkan kita lupa terhadap 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 Pelan Pembangunan Pendidikan Malaysia (PPPM) 2013-2025 menuntut warga pendidikan Kinta Utara berfikir di luar kotak, serta mengaplikasikan strategi lautan biru supaya terus berdaya saing dan dihormati. Saya mengucapkan tahniah kerana warga sekolah dan ibu bapa berjaya memanfaatkan pelbagai aplikasi atas talian bagi 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 persada kecemerlangan yang dihajati.

Majalah sekolah ialah naskhah yang memaparkan kegiatan pendidikan dan pencapaian pembelajaran yang terkini. Bagi warga sekolah, butiran dan gambar yang dimuatkan bakal menjadi kenangan indah zaman persekolahan. Memang benar bahawa media sosial maya mengakibatkan naskhah bercetak semakin terpinggir, 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 MICHAELIAN 2013. Kepada pembaca majalah ini, semoga beroleh manfaat yang tidak terhingga.

Sekian, terima kasih.

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

12 Dear Michaelians and the whole community of SMI, Greetings of Peace! I greet you warmly especially on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of your annual magazine, “THE MICHAELIAN”! St. Michael’s Institution is now more than a century old! You join many Lasallian institutions in the world that have recently celebrated their centenary. During such occasions, we often look back to the rich history of our school 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 school building 91 years ago. Constructed in stages for a period of about thirty years, it boasts a lengthy façade that has earned recognition as a heritage building of Malaysia. The building itself witnessed the progress of the school from its humble beginnings to its current tradition of providing quality and holistic education to the youth. We owe this impressive building to two icons whose examples of being “valiant and true” are ideal for all Michaelians to emulate. The first icon is well known Brother Vernier - Auguste, the first Brother Director of St. Michael’s Institution and the man behind the construction and design of the building. With his foresight and careful planning, he dared 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 laying the foundations. The second icon is Brother Patrick O' Donovan who ensured the survival of St. Michael’s Institution during the Second World War. He foresaw the increase in enrollment and persisted in procuring government approval for the expansion of the building paving the way for its final completion in 1951 by his successor. Brother Patrick was imprisoned during the war and brought the school back to shape as soon as the war was over. He introduced Science and Chinese language classes, as well as establishing several school societies including “THE MICHAELIAN” magazine in 1948. The stories of Brother Vernier - Auguste and Brother Patrick O' Donovan and the Brothers that came after them are worth sharing. Their legacies stand tall and proud, valiant and true. Your glorious history, like the horizontal lines 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 my prayers for all of you! Live Jesus in Our Hearts!

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

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

It is with these sentiments that I on behalf of the La Salle Brothers and the Lasallian Family in Malaysia share these few thoughts for your Michaelian 2013. It is indeed appropriate that you have chosen as the theme for this year “Onward Michaelians! Valiant and True”. We can begin with the assumption that all Michaelians - the Students, Administrators, the Teachers, the Parents, the Alumni 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 obvious that today Life cannot be just about following the Crowd (As some people will say... Ikut saaaaja) but as Lasallians to be ready for the onerous and arduous task of blazing a new trail in the wilderness with the post-modern Y and Z Generation! It is this prophetic trail-blazing adventure in 17th century France by John Baptist de La Salle that we are called to revisit in 21st century globalised Malaysia. It is in this new context that the word Valiant takes a deeper meaning as a new bravery and ardent steadfastness to the Lasallian Educational Mission in Malaysia.

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

We need to remind ourselves that we have never been the pliant Crowd; we have always strayed into the Difficult 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 a Love that can only be measured by the Giver (Educator) and the Receiver (Learner).

BR. ANTHONY ROGERS FSC Director Christian Brothers’ Schools Malaysia

14 Greetings of peace and goodwill!

It is my privilege to be still part of the Michaelian scene, on the sidelines perhaps 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 who proudly 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 the poor, 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. Within each class community, and the larger school community, fellow students who are caring and responsible can 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 have to be sought.

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

QUIS UT DEUS

DATO’ BROTHER VINCENT CORKERY

15 “.....Heaven will e’er protect, sons of St. Michael’s valiant and true!” - I guess that most of us Michaelians would be humming these words to the tune of our School Rally when we read them. And surely we shall be duly blessed with heavenly wellbeing if we remain valiant and true in all that we do. Indeed the seare relevant words of wisdom and inspiration for ending our school song, for these values are generally found in wise and respected leaders 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 keeping true to our word or promise, even when it sometimes is inconvenient to do so. By doing so we maintain our integrity and build the trust and respect that are necessary for healthy relationships. A simple example, being punctual for an appointment is something highly valued by the other party, as few would like to waste their time waiting for latecomers. Therefore even if it is really impossible to keep an appointment due to unforeseen and unavoidable events, we could maintain some integrity by informing the other party in advance, or as soon as we can. Authenticity is another example of being valiant and true. It is important to make a stand for what is right rather than who is right. It takes courage to say something that is contradictory to the view of one who is popular, significant or powerful. Therefore some people do tend to go with the flow and say what he thinks is popular, without deep conviction. Worst still, he goes on to act differently in another environment. Consistency in a person’s words and deeds defines his personality and character. Imagine the difficulty of dealing with a person 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 my organization’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 the truth and principles of right and wrong just to win approval and acceptance amongst peers. Haven’t we seen cases 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 the right path and away from trouble. Abraham Lincoln stoodfirmly for principles of human equality and even declared civil war to fight for liberty and civil rights. Among other noble stands, and under extreme pressure from rich and powerful businessmen and politicians, he steadfastly remained valiant and true, to abolish slavery in the southern states of America and confer full citizenship upon ex-slaves. Being valiant and true are the foundation stones to build healthy, mature, interdependent and mutually fulfilling relationships between friends, husbands and wives, and business associates. Such values will carry us through life successfully. As we enter the second Michaelian century, I wish that these values will continue to be internalized in all Michaelians. Onward Michaelians! Valiant and True!

TAN SRI DATO’ SERI LEE OI HIAN Chairman, Board of Governors 16 2013 has been a momentous year for your PTA. Because of the contribution from your parents we were able to assist the school administrators in uplifting your schooling experience. Your parents contribution is appreciated and the cooperation of the school administrators 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 down we were only able to help ten students from each Form. I hope that your PTA, through your support will be able to continue this worthwhile project. I am proud to have been able to represent you all to channel your contributions towards this cause and thank you for your support. We also undertook the improvement to our staff dining room and toilets. This work may not directly benefit our children but I believe that the payback can be measured empirically. When our teachers are comfortable they are happy and a happy teacher 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. Through the help of our Second Finance Minister, Dato Seri Husni, who is a Michaelian, we were allocated two hundred thousand ringgit by the Government towards this project. We still have a long way to go before we can raise enough funds to complete this project but meanwhile, in December 2013, we have started the 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 unite by sharing a common good. As a start, let us look at our founder, St. John De La Salle and his desire to care for the Last, Lost and the Least and begin from here. Let us embrace this gentleness and kindness towards our fellow Michaelians. Let us be identified by our honesty and politeness. When you step out from school as a group, let others identfy you as Michaelians; not because of your school badge but because of your sportsmanship and fairplay.

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

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

17 Greetings to SMI Principal Madam Loh Wei Seng, her administrative team, staff, students and parents and congratulations on another year of excellent achievement.

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

Highly significant also is the bonding which takes place in the classroom, on the playing field and as members of the many uniform groups. This is something we take into life with us and it warms the hearts 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 to honour and maintain.

Special regards to one and all.

MR. ADRIAN TSEN KENG YAM President Old Michaelians’ Association

18 As we reflect on the year which is coming to a close, we are truly grateful for a number 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 for great improvement in SPM and STPM by the District Education Office. In the field of sports, our national shot putt champion, R. Meveeqhen, marked his international debut by winning the bronze medal in both the South-East Asian Youth Athletics Championships 2013 in 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-It Right and the Pidato 1Malaysia. We also achieved 2nd placing at the state level in Debate, Public Speaking, Tennis and Badminton. Congratulations and thank you teachers, parents and students for your great achievement and commitment. I must mention the successful production of our annual drama, this year being “The Lion King” and “The Michaelian Talentime”. This project is traditionally a joint effort between the school and the Old Michaelians Association, with the strong support of the La Salle Brothers, the Board of Governors, The Parent-Teacher Association, teachers, parents and 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 of the 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 raise funds to acquire new instruments. My deepest appreciation to all donors and sponsors, not forgetting the concerted efforts 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 valiant and 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 another especially the under-priviledged in line with the slogan of St. Michael’s Institution, “Faith, Service and Community”. It is a Michaelian tradition to have a school theme as guiding principle to achieve our expectations as stated in the theme. 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 and achievements in school. Their creativity and enterprise skills have undoubtedly succeeded in producing a quality magazine. I must also mention the advertisers who continue to support us and individuals who contributed articles and assisted in editing. My best wishes. “Onward Michaelians ! Valiant And True” QUIS UT DEUS

MDM. LOH WEI SENG, AMP Principal, SMK St. Michael, Ipoh

19 0LFKDHOLDQ ...... HEAD PREFECT SERAN NICHOLAS PILLAI YOGARAJAH FOO KAI YEN

t’s an honour for me to be here to deliver this speech. Never in my wildest dream I have dreamt of giving this speech in front of old I Michaelians, 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 doing things that we are assigned to do. The Michaelian spirit which is inherited from our seniors gets stronger every year. I would like to thank GOD for what he has given me so far. I owe my deepest gratitude to my alma mater and to my parents especially my mother. The school has taught me a lot and it has brought me here. My mother is very considerate and tolerate a lot with me as I have duties to carry on in the school. I am also thankful to all the teachers who have taught me so far because they have moulded me into what I am today. Last but not least I would like to thank all my Michaelian brothers and sisters who were right there when I needed them. My mom used to tell me that if only she had a chance she would build a house for me in this school because I spend most of my time in school rather than at home. When I was a boy scout, the Scout Den became my second home whereas now the school has become my second home. The La Sallian culture 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 and soul into what we do, we really do it to our best and that makes others to think twice before they make up their mind to face us and that is something I really cherish. It’s not an easy journey to be where I am today and it’s not going to be an easy journey either to excel in life but we have to learn to take life for what it is. The one thing that I always remind myself of is only a coward stays back and

VALIANT AND TRUE VALIANT AND does not do anything while a leader takes the first step and strives forward and learns from mistakes to do well in future. Before I end my speech I would like to say this “We were born for a reason and as humans we have to find the reason because at the end of the day that very reason is going to define who we are”. Thank you. MICHAELIAN QUIS UT DEUS ONWARDS

SERAN NICHOLAS PILLAI YOGARAJAH Michaelian Head Prefect 20 0LFKDHOLDQ ...... LADY HEAD PREFECT FOO KAI YEN FOO KAI YEN

t is an honour and a privilege to be able to stand here today to say a few words. First of all, I would like to thank God for his guidance and express I my deepest appreciation for my parents and teachers who constantly inspired me to excel and the Lasallian Brothers whom I’ve crossed path with that gave me sound advice. My gratitude goes to fellow Michaelians who have journey faithfully with me throughout my smooth sailing and turbulent times in St. Michael’s Institution.

It has been a very eventful and fulfilling twelve months serving this school and meeting many interesting and inspiring people. I still remember the very first time 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 with the warmth and welcome I received. To be given the opportunity to learn and adopt the Michaelian traditions and culture and the Lasallian values as well as the experience of working with different kinds of people are lessons I will forever treasure in my life. St. Michael Institution has taught me the realities of life that the journey in achieving something is more important than the destination itself. The thought of being a Lady Michaelian never crossed my mind but the experience 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 make these stops, to improve, to change as well as to learn but I daresay, these stops that you have made or are going to make will be of great help to spur you on to 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 let us stand firm together as Michaelians in bringing the school to greater heights.

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

Thank You. MICHAELIAN

ONWARDS FOO KAI YEN Michaelian Lady Head Prefect

21 LFKDHOLDQ 0OF THE YEAR ...... MEVEEQHEN A/L RAVI CHANDRAN ...... FOO KAI YEN Receiving the Nicet Joseph Medal and being honored with the Michaelian of the Year 2013 Award was something I never dreamt of. Jogging my memory to the moment I stepped foot on the compound of St. R Michael’s and looking at the majestic building ahead gave me an evergreen impact in my mind where I can still recall how I thanked my lucky stars to be in such a great school. I remembered my parents telling me that it’s imperative to be conspicuous amongst the crowd and create a good first impression as it will always be lasting. Having this 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 Wei Seng, teachers, friends and of course my parents for their continuous support and motivation which spurred me up to maintain my stance of consistently attaining good academic records throughout the years in this school. Their endless support bolstered my sports trail as well, starting from scratch from merely representing the school to representing the district, and then the state and eventually the country. In May 2013, I made a significant achievement by winning the gold medal in the Nationals, MSSM 2013 for the Under 18 boys shot putt event. I made a breakthrough by enjoying a meteoric rise to the international arena, representing the country and bagging the bronze medals in both the SEA Youth Athletics Championships in Ho Chi Minh and ASEAN Schools Games in Hanoi both held in June 2013. With my outstanding performance in the ASEAN Schools meet where I had set a personal best, I qualified to the World Youth Championships 2013 held in Donetsk, Ukraine in July which was the meet I was most cognizant and fully focused on from the beginning of the year but I was denied the opportunity to compete due to technical hitches. I then had the most propitious experience throughout my sports trail, competing with fellow athletes all around Asia in the Asian Schools 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 guided and helped me out altruistically, ensuring that I possess the best of both worlds. Some were even willing to sacrifice their time after school to assist me in developing a clearer understanding regarding a particular subject. I couldn’t thank these educators more. I was also offered to join the Bukit Jalil Sports School but I staunchly declined it due to my indescribable affection towards the alma mater, living by the saying “Once a Michaelian, always a Michaelian”. Being entitled as a Michaelian isn’t just a pride but truly is a lifetime’s treasure. The Michaelian Spirit flames in me wherever I go. Being a Michaelian has truly imparted essential moral values in me. I’m greatly inspired by the countless number of 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 virtuous life. I am thankful to the Lord for introducing these true people of the Michaelian community who enriched my life as they have unfailingly stood by me through thick and thin throughout my years in this school. Lastly, I would like to seize this opportunity to wish all Michaelians a great success in their future endeavors. Onward Michaelians, Valiant and True. Thank you.

22 BOARD OF GOVERNORS SMK ST. MICHAEL, IPOH 2013

Chairman Principal Mr. Peter Khiew Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Lee Oi Hian Madam Loh Wei Seng (RECORDING SECRETARY) (CHAIRMAN) (SECRETARY) REPRESENTATIVES OF LA SALLE BROTHERS

Member Member Member Dato’ Bro. Vincent Corkery Bro. Matthew Bay Chai Leng Mr. Teoh Ewe Hun REPRESENTATIVES OF MINISTRY REPRESENTATIVES OF EDUCATION OF PTA

Tn. Hj. Meor Idris Y. Bhg. Dato’ Hj. Azumu Mr. Joseph Michael Lee b. Meor Ahmad b. Hj. Tak REPRESENTATIVES OF OMA

Dato’ Mohamad Niza b. Mohamad Ghazali OMA President Mr. Yong Sin Wah Mr. Louis Rozario Doss Mr. Adrian Tsen Keng Yam 23 Report on SMI BOARD of ...... GOVERNORS

t. Michael’s success, long-standing presence and strong reputation in the community are mainly attributed to a team of very committed and determined members who S sit on its Board of Governors. Besides ensuring that the rich La Sallian tradition and character of St Michael’s Institution are closely preserved, the governors have always hold firmly to their instrumental role as custodian to preserve the values, heritage and ethos of Lasallian education among the students.

The Board has never forsaken the needs of “the last, the lost and the least” at St. Michael’s. It provides financial assistance for the marginalised in the school population. One such program is to hire teaching personnel to conduct extra classes in core subjects to assist the students academically. This is in line with our commitment to support our young people in every way as they begin to make their way in the world.

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

We thank the Chairman of the Board Dato’ Seri Lee Oi Hian, Dato’ Brother Vincent Corkery, the governors and the Principal Madam Loh Wei Seng for remarkable and outstanding contributions.

The Board will continue to support the school in upholding its tradition of service and to raise the standards even higher.

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

• By : MR. PETER KHIEW 24 OLD MICHAELIANS’ ASSOCIATION, IPOH COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2012/2013

Publication Secretary Advisor President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Advisor Bro. Matthew Bay Mr. Adrian Tsen Mr. Yong Sin Wah Mr. Louis Rozario Dato’ Bro. Vincent Chai Leng, FSC Keng Yam Doss Corkery, FSC

Secretary & Treasurer Social & Cultural Sports Secretary Welfare Secretary Mr. Steven Lee Secretary Mr. Anthony Mr. Peter Khiew Mr. Yip Chee Thong Lourdes

Dr. Yap Chee Seng Mr. R. Mr. Jeyarajah Mdm. Loh Wei Seng Gnanasagaran (Principal)

Mr. Wong Chee Weng Mr. Ramakrishnan Mr. Thomas Mr. Joseph Michael Lee Wong Yoon Kee

25 Report on the OLD MICHAELIANS ASSOCIATION ......

irstly, we would like to take a minute to remember our past honorary secretary Mr. Harneak Singh who passed on in April 2013. We remember his tireless F contributions and selfless sacrifices towards the Michaelian cause as an old boy and through his tenure as the secretary of the Old Michaelians Association. The late Harneak was instrumental in realizing the setting up of the Michaelian Heritage Gallery and compiling the many historical facts of the school. For many of us, Harneak Singh remains strong in our memory.

Staying true and faithful to the alma mater, OMA continued to bring the old boys together through 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 was particularly felt as the dinners and gatherings were held at St. Michael’s grounds. The gatherings 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 much closer.

We also reached out to the needy, particularly students who were in need of financial assistance to acquire workbooks, shoes or uniforms. It’s our way to give back to the alma mater. Our annual visit to the residents at Asrama Bintang, a home for aged women with intellectual, physical and emotional difficulties, forms the main part of our agenda. It would always 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, the director Miss Corrinne Mah, the crew and the cast for such a brilliant and superb performance.

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

Reported by : MR. PETER KHIEW Secretary, OMA

26 Brother David Hawke On Official Visit To SMI 4th July, 2013 ......

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. He G was welcomed by the Principal, Madam Loh Wei Seng and her administrators when he walked into the school compound from the La Salle Centre. To add merriment to the occasion, the prefects formed a reception line to welcome our guests.

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

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

At the school parlour, Brother David was similarly impressed when he noticed that awards for the “Michaelian of The Year” were presented in honour of past Superior-General Brother Nicet-Joseph. (Brother Nicet visited SMI in 1962 and the first recipient of “Michaelian of the Year” 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 Nicet this way.

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

By : MR. PETER KHIEW

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

En. Joseph Pn. Loh Wei Seng Yg. Bhg. Dato’ Mohamad En. Palaiswaran Michael Lee (Penasihat) Niza b. Mohamad Ghazali a/l Naysapalan (Pengerusi) (Naib Pengerusi) (Setiausaha)

Cik Wong Su Yoke En. Anthony Lourdes En. Thomas Wong En. Leslie D’Silva (Bendahari) (AJK Ibu Bapa) Yoon Kee (AJK Ibu Bapa) (AJK Ibu Bapa)

En. Taupiq Al-Hakim En. Andrew Leong En. Ravichandran Pn. Agila a/p b. Abdullah Seong Heng a/l Suppiah Themmedu (AJK Ibu Bapa) (AJK Ibu Bapa) (AJK Guru) (AJK Guru)

Pn. Chew Mee Geok En. Rohaizat b. (AJK Guru) Mohamad Taib (AJK Guru)

28 Parent-Teacher Association Report ......

...... COMMITTEE MEMBERS ADVISORS TEACHERS COMMITTEE Pn. Loh Wei Seng (Pengetua) En. Ravichandran a/l Suppiah En. Ahmad Kemuncak b. Abdul Karim (Penolong Kanan Pentadbiran) Pn. Agila a/p Themmedu En. Rajendran Naidu a/l Kannayar (Penolong Kanan Hem) Pn. Chew Mee Geok Pn. Tan Cheng Choo (Penolong Kanan Tingkatan 6) En. Rohaizat b. Mohamad Taib Pn. Hjh. Normah bt. Hj. Karimin (Penolong Kanan Kokurikulum) PARENTS COMMITTEE En. Hj. Mohd Sidik b. Zakaria (Penyelia Petang) En. Anthony Lourdes CHAIRMAN En. Thomas Wong Yoon Kee En. Joseph Michael Lee En. Leslie D’silva En. Taupiq Al-Hakim b. Abdullah VICE-CHAIRMAN En. Andrew Leong Seong Heng Yg. Bhg. Dato’ Mohamad Niza b. Mohamad Ghazali AUDITORS SECRETARY En Nadarajah En. Palaiswaran a/l Naysapalan Pn. Fairoz bt. Alias TREASURER Ms. Wong Su Yoke 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

• 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)

29 SENARAI GURU SMK ST. MICHAEL, IPOH MATA PELAJARAN BIL. NAMA GURU KELAYAKAN AKADEMIK / IKHTISAS UTAMA PENTADBIRAN 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 Inggeris Dip. Ed. (MPLP) 8. En. A. Thederajan a/l I. Asirvatham BA. (Hons) (USM), Cert. Ed. (MPTAA), Muet Dip. 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 Melayu M. 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

30 SENARAI GURU SMK ST. MICHAEL, IPOH

MATA PELAJARAN BIL. NAMA GURU KELAYAKAN AKADEMIK / IKHTISAS UTAMA 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 Melayu MA (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), Sains Dip. 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

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MATA PELAJARAN BIL. NAMA GURU KELAYAKAN AKADEMIK / IKHTISAS UTAMA 70. 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

32 SENARAI GURU SMK ST. MICHAEL, IPOH MATA PELAJARAN BIL. NAMA GURU KELAYAKAN AKADEMIK / IKHTISAS UTAMA 108 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), Ekonomi M. 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), Perniagaan Dip. 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), Perniagaan MBA (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), ICT Dip. 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), Ekonomi MBA(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)

33 PENGERUSI AKTIVITI-AKTIVITI En. Suhaimi b. Hamid 1. Pemberian cenderamata, hadiah cabutan bertuah dan anugerah khas kepada guru berkehadiran penuh dan guru NAIB PENGERUSI cemerlang. En. Ooi Kean Giap 2. Acara sukaneka untuk Sambutan Hari Guru seperti tiup SETIAUSAHA belon, boling kelapa yang melibatkan semua guru. Pn. Woo Pik Kuan 3. Bilik guru dihias mengikut perayaan seperti sambutan Hari NAIB SETIAUSAHA Raya Aidilfitri, Tahun Baru Cina dan Deepavali. Pn. Farihah bt. Zakaria 4. Cadangan penyeragaman batik untuk majlis rasmi dan BENDAHARI pakaian hari Khamis. En. Syamsuddin b. Ghazali 5. Jamuan Tahunan 2013 yang bertemakan Gelombang Ungu AJK diadakan di Hotel River Front, Ipoh. Pn. Eswari a/p Annamali En. Nasran Farid b. Ibrahim

34 ANTARA PROGRAM YANG DIJALANKAN MELALUI LADAP (LATIHAN DALAM PERKHIDMATAN) ADALAH SEPERTI BERIKUT: 1. Pengurusan Kokurikulumdan Program Transformasi Kerajaan Program ini dijalankan pada 19/1/2013 selama 1 hari bertempat di La Salle Auditorium SMK St. Michael. 2. Kebajikan Guru dan Pengurusan Stress Program ini dijalankan pada 23/2/2013 selama satu hari bertempat di La Salle Auditorium SMK St. Michael.

3. Proses Penerimaan, Perolehan dan Pengurusan Stokdan Penguasaan dan Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggeris Program ini dijalankan pada 8/3/2013 selama satu hari bertempat di La Salle Auditorium SMK St. Michael. 4. Kepimpinan Berkesan dan Budaya Kerja Cemerlang Program 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. aying goodbye to the students, teachers and staff of St. Michael’s was not an easy thing to do for Madam Choong Sau Han as she S had always considered the school as her second home. Posted to the last port of call on 1st January 1991 from SMK Seri Puteri Ipoh in 1990, Mrs. Yee, as she was fondly known, had spent a period of 22 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, had bags 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 Excellence Service Award in 1995 and 2008. She was the department head for Science and Mathematics from 2005 to 2008 before she was promoted as Sixth Form academic teacher in 2008. Mrs. Yee obtained her primary and secondary education in Main Convent Ipoh after which she studied Sixth Form in St. Michael. Her excellent results enabled her to further her studies in University Science of Malaysia, Penang, majoring in 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 her best to the students. “Being a devout Christian, she has practised a strong sense of right and wrong”, said Puan Thevanai, a colleague and friend of Mrs. Yee. For me, Mrs. Yee has outstanding commitment and her outstanding ability to impart knowledge to her charges in the classroom 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 KHIEW 36 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 to her 32 years of service as a teacher but a whole new chapter to her retirement life. Pn. Hamsiah who chose to retire at the age of 56, got her teaching degree at Maktab Perguruan Sultan Idris, Tanjung Malim (1979-1980) where she studied English and Geography. She then started her teaching career in SMK Raja Shahriman, Beruas (1981). After only a year, she was then transferred to 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 Civics eventhough they were not her specialization. Her dedication and passion towards the students and her work did not go unseen as she was awarded with the Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang in the year 2000 and the year 2011. She was also an Examiner for BM papers. Even as she copes with taking care of her students, she also had the responsibility of looking after her family - 5 sons. She was known as a determined teacher who would enlighten her students with a love for the subject.

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

37 ...... 1 MS. CHAN LAI YIN 4 EN. FAHMI B. CHE IBRAHIM She started her teaching career in Sekolah Tunku Abdul Beliau merupakan guru kelulusan Ijazah Sarjana Rahman, Ipoh back in 1996 where she taught Physics Muda Pendidikan Teknologi Maklumat dari Universiti and later on, Mathematics. She joined SMI in July 2013 Pendidikan Sultan Idris. Beliau telah memulakan and currently teaches Science for Form 3 and Biology for kerjayanya sebagai seorang guru di SMK Chung Hwa Form 4. Her philosophy of life is living life to the fullest Miri, Sarawak, selama 7 tahun. Beliau mengajar mata and serving others with a kind and compassionate heart. pelajaran Literasi Komputer dan Matematik di SMI Her first impression of SMI was that she found it hard yang amat disanjung oleh semua pelajar. En. Fahmi to control and teach the students as the classes are not berpendapat bahawa SMI adalah sebuah sekolah streamed. However, she managed to adapt to the yang terkenal di Ipoh dan Malaysia, sarat dengan environment later on. Her word of wisdom to all tradisi dan kecemerlangan dalam bidang pendidikan Michaelians is to appreciate all the good things in life dan mempunyai identiti dan entiti yang menarik and be grateful. serta unik. Nasihat yang ingin beliau sampaikan kepada semua pelajar SMI adalah “Be the best 2 CIK FAZIAH BT. OMAR among the best”. Faziah bt. Omar ialah guru kelulusan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pendidikan Matematik daripada UPSI. Beliau mula 5 EN. AHMAD FAIRUS B. MOHD ZAIN mengajar di Sekolah Menengah Teknik Taiping selama 12 Ahmad Fairus ialah guru kelulusan Ijazah Sarajana Muda tahun dan kini mengajar di SMI. Mata pelajaran yang Pendidikan Kemahiran Hidup. Beliau memulakan karier diajar ialah Matematik dan Matematik Tambahan. mengajar di SMI sejak bulan Mac 2013. Beliau telah Falsafah hidup beliau ialah ‘buat sesuatu hendaklah mengajar mata pelajaran Matematik hingga bulan Jun dan kerana Allah S.W.T.’. Pada pandangan beliau, keunikan mengajar Kemahiran Hidup sejak bulan Julai hingga SMI ialah ia merupakan sebuah sekolah berbilang kaum sekarang. Falsafah hidup beliau ialah ‘dunia sementara, sama ada pelajar ataupun warga pendidiknya. Beliau akhirat selamanya’. Beliau berpendapat bahawa SMI ingin menasihati para Michaelian agar sentiasa menjaga memiliki satu iklim persekolahan yang menarik dan adab walau di mana-mana mereka berada. mendapati pelajar SMI aktif dalam bidang akademik dan kokurikulum. Nasihat En. Ahmad kepada pelajar SMI adalah 3 PN. NOOR AZURA BT. MOHD NOOR untuk berjaya bukan sahaja dalam bidang akademik, tetapi Ms. Noor Azura graduated from UPSI with a Bachelor of menunjukkan akhlak yang baik. Education (Arts) with Honour. She started her teaching career in SMI since March 2013. She is teaching subjects 6 EN. MUHAMMAD SAFUAN B. ABDUL RAHIM such as Arts, History and Civic Studies. The quote ‘Stand Beliau merupakan satu lagi muka baru yang menyerikan lagi out from the crowd, be yourself’ has become her suasana sekolah kita. Ustaz Muhammad Safuan adalah guru philosophy of life. Her first impression of SMI was Pendidikan Islam. Beliau memulakan pendidikan awal that SMI is a school that has its own artistic and persekolahan di Teluk Intan. Selepas itu, beliau melanjutkan unique architectural design. She advised the pelajaran ke Universiti Al-Azhar, Mesir, sebuah universiti students of SMI to be proud of being a part of yang terkenal dan memperoleh Ijazah Sarjana Muda the ‘Michaelians’ family. (Kepujian) dalam bidang Fakulti Usuluddin Jabatan Tafsir. Beliau juga memperoleh Diploma Pendidikan (Cemerlang) daripada Institut Pendidikan Sultan Abdul Halim, Sungai Petani dengan pengkhususan Pendidikan Islam dan minor dalam bahasa Arab. Pada pandangan Ustaz Muhd. Safuan, SMI memiliki tradisi yang unggul dan amat dihayati oleh setiap Michaelian. Keunggulan Michaelian pasti terserlah dengan kehadiran cikgu...... 38 39 PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICERS The management of St Michael's Ipoh has appointed two Public Relations Officers to help establish and maintain lines of communication between the school and the general public. They are En. Azhar b. Mohd Rodzi ([email protected]) and Mr. Peter Khiew ([email protected]). Do contact us and we will do our best to meet your needs and requests after consultation with the school Principal.

40 A year in St. Michael’s isn’t complete without the annual Michaelian Run. Every year, it has been the school’s tradition to organize the Michaelian Run in conjunction with our Sports Day and students will go full force to earn points for their respective sport houses.

The main purpose of the run is to foster the strong bonds among Michaelians as well as to encourage a healthy lifestyle among students through physical exercise. Fellow Michaelians potrayed the school theme ‘Onward Michaelians! Valiant and True’ through their enthusiasm and participation in the event.

41 The Prefects, Librarians and Monitors are expected to set the highest example in dress, attendance, conduct and involvement in school affairs. Their duties include assistance in the canteen, at school functions of all kinds, and in the conduct of assemblies, taking care of classrooms, managing the library and so on. Thus, an impressive ceremony was held to elect the board members. The guest of honour, Insp. Arumugam a/l Muthukumar, Cawangan Gerakan IPD, Ipoh presented a speech on the importance of these boards and the honourable role they play in uplifting the image of the school through several responsible duties they’re appointed to discharge. After that, Pn. Loh Wei Seng emphasized in her speech that the basic requirement to be a student leader is to be well liked by fellow teachers and to be confident with outstanding interpersonal skills. The members of the board proudly ascended to the stage to receive their certificates. The ceremony ended with the customary singing of the School Rally.

42 Each year the number of school students playing truant has been increasing drastically. Thus, an awareness programme was organized by St. Michael’s Institution (SMI) counseling unit at the La Salle Auditorium on the 14th of March 2013. The main focus of the programme was to completely eradicate cases of students playing truant.

En. Ismail Desa, Counselor of Institut Teknologi Perak was invited to conduct an awareness session with the Form 5 students. He emphasized on the importance of attending school and educate pupils not to be negatively influenced by friends to skip school or lessons as it may affect one’s reputation as well as their education.

Before he ended the session, he reminded the students that a successful student is a disciplined student. The session was a success and had encouraged students to uphold the Michaelian spirit at all times, firstly by not playing truant.

43 On the 18th of March the students who sat for the 2011 Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) exams gathered once more to collect their results. They gathered at the school hall with faces brimming with anticipation and nervousness. The students were finally given the green light to collect their results. As they received their results, there were tears of joy and also tears of regret for some as they gazed upon the product of their hard work. SMK St. Michael was proud to produce a total of four students who managed to obtain 4A’s. They were Teoh Jia Heng, Ng Lam Kean, Yew Kar Meng and Chiang Yi Fan. The others who managed to score with flying colours were Tan Min Hue, Tang Siew Kee and Wong Cha Zeong. This also happened to be the last batch that got through the Terminal STPM system. The passing rate for this batch was a staggering 97.97%. It was a day of mixed emotions for many but it was certainly a day to remember. At the end of the day they could finally keep their head held high and proudly say that they had graduated from school and for the final time bid farewell to their alma mater. Congratulations to all achievers who managed to make the school proud. 44 The Form Five school leavers stepped foot into school once again to obtain their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results. Six years of primary education plus another five years of secondary education all came down to that very moment which would define their future. The sense of eagerness, fear and excitement was clear in the eyes of the students. They gathered outside the hall having a quick catch up with their friends. At about 10.30am the doors of the school hall were opened and the students were allowed to take their results. As the teachers handed out the results to the respective students, friends flocked around them with anticipation to see their results. Master Chan Keng Hoe managed to score an impressive 10A+. Master Ho Joo Hin managed to obtain 9A+ and 1A and another three students who managed to obtain 8A+, 1A, and 1A- were Master Amirthan Nesan, Master Kevin Mano, and Master Lehwinns Raj. Master Kenneth Mano also passed with flying colours as he obtained 8A+ and 1A-. There were 17 other students who also managed to achieve impressive results with a mixture of A+, A and A-. Once again the SPM students managed to make the school proud as they were able to hike up the school’s overall passing rate to 95.4% which also happened to be the highest compared to previous years. Congratulations to all those high achievers who once again kept SMK St Michael amongst the top scorers in the SPM examination.

45 The Evolving Potential Individual Career Programme was organized by SMI’s Counseling Unit together with the University of Petronas, Tronoh. It was aimed to help the Form Five students in deciding their career pathway.

Career tests were held to determine every student’s interest in their respective career field. This programme turned out to be very beneficial as it helped the students in determining their suitable career in the future. A special thank you to the counseling unit for organizing an event to guide the students in choosing a career pathway.

46 It was time again this year for our annual school visit. Some members who had arrived a little early decided to savour 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) Alumni Association, Klang Valley, were welcomed to our Alma Mater by a lion dance and drum performance by members of the Wushu Club and by members of the Michaelian Military Band. The Military Band then played the School Rally, before the delegation proceeded indoors. SMI Alumni Association, President Michael Lip then presented RM15,000 donation towards bursaries to 75 secondary 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 study expenses, including to buy books, uniforms, for travel expenses and so on. The candidates were then interviewed by four counsellors to assess their financial need the 75 were selected. RM200 would be disbursed to each student in RM50 monthly instalments over four months. Association Secretary Francis Chong and Committee Member Helen Lip presented subsidy letters to each of the 75 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 the Michaelian Military Band by Chan Kam Seng, a former band member. Next, Michaelians Lee Tat Boon, a lawyer and optometrist Lee Wei Seong each gave their younger brethren and sisters some sound advice and inspirational words of wisdom on their success, especially after they leave school, based upon the challenges they themselves faced and overcame in their respective careers. In breakout sessions which followed, Michael Lip, a prominent landscape architect; Dr. Michael Chong, a senior lecturer in surgery at the Royal College of Medicine, UniKL Ipoh; and Thomas Amernathan, an insurance and investment consultant each delivered an hour long career talk to students on careers in their respective fields. Charles F Moreira (Form 4, 1969)

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...... SYNOPSIS - THE LION KING Simba, 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 disappointed with the birth of Simba, Scar plots with the conniving hyenas to kill King Mufasa and his nephew, Simba, to materialise his dream of becoming the next Lion King. The cunning and vicious Scar plots to remove Mufasa and pave the way for him to be King. Mufasa is killed and Simba is made to believe by Scar that he was solely responsible for his father’s untimely death. Ashamed, humiliated and driven by guilt, Simba flees the kingdom. After years of being in exile, he is persuaded to return to his home. Will he be able to claim the kingdom which rightfully belongs to him? Will he be able to remove the evil Scar and the hyenas who have ruled unjustly?

49 50 The PRODUCTION TEAM of A NIGHT OF DOUBLE JOY St. Michael’s Institution’s recent annual drama offering “A Night of Double Joy’ The Talentime 2013 was indeed a bonus. The contest was divided into three which featured the play ‘The Lion King’ and followed by Talentime 2013 was categories : Solo, Group and Open and served its purpose by allowing the indeed that, a night of double joy. As in previous years the play was something students to showcase their hidden talents. The Solo category was won by to look forward to as the students put forward their best performance each Arvinderan on guitar, the Pistache Brothers for Group and Remeinesce under the night. Open category for their energetic dance performance. This year’s offering, The Lion King was no exception. The overall production, lights, SMI Principal Madam Loh Wei Seng was right to say that the school “indeed had set and music were spot on. However, this year’s costumes and makeup were a a lot of talented students” and it was clearly demonstrated when the Michaelian notch about previous years possibly owing to the variety of animal roles in the Military Band closed the night with their rendition of PSY’s popular number musical. ‘Gangnam Style’, slick moves and all. Courtesy of Ipoh Echo (Ipoh’s Community Newspaper)

ADVISORS SOUVENIR PROGRAMME COORDINATORS SECURITY COORDINATORS Dato’ Bro. Vincent Corkery Mdm. Bhajan Kaur d/o Mohinder Singh Mr. Chong Weng Sung Mr. Adrian Tsen Keng Yam Pn. Saimah bt. Saleh En. Zulkefli b. Sulaiman Mr. Joseph Michael Lee Ms. Wong Chin Fui Mr. Palaiswaran s/o Naysapalan Mdm. Loh Wei Seng, AMP Mdm. Agila d/o Themmedu En. Hamdan b. Mohd Ali En. Ahmad Kemunchak b. Abdul Karim Pn. Afzan bt. Abdul Rahman PUBLICISTS Drs Rajendran Naidu s/o Kannayar BUSINESS AND TICKETING MANAGERS Mr. Peter Khiew Wai Mun Pn. Hjh. Normah bt. Karimin Pn. Yusneza bt. Mohd Yusof Mdm. Chia Yann Ling Tn. Hj. Mohamad Sidik b. Zakaria Mdm. Lee Seok Chean (Form 1) ...... Mdm. Tan Cheng Choo FOOD COORDINATORS Pn. Rohana bt. Mohamad (Form 2) Madam Thanaletchumy d/o Chellathurai PRODUCER Pn. Hjh. Nurazizan bt. Hj. Mohamed Razalli (Form 3) Pn. Jamaliah bt. Sulaiman Madam Loh Wei Seng, AMP Pn. Hamesah bt. Khalid (Form 4) ...... Mdm. Low Khian Tyng Mdm. Chandrika d/o Rama Kuddy (Form 5) FUNDING COORDINATORS Pn. Hjh. Zaliha bt. Ismail (Form 6) TRAFFIC & CAR PARK COORDINATORS Mr. Adrian Tsen Keng Yam Pn. Fairoz bt. Alias En. Mohd Hafizan b. Mohamad Mr. Joseph Michael Lee Mdm. Lim Kooi Wan Tn. Hj. Mohd. Zulkefli b. Ahmad DRAMA TEAM DIRECTOR All Form Teachers En. Sohot b. Surdi Ms. Corrinne Mah Yoke Yin ...... En. Mohamad Safuan b. Abdul Rahim ...... CAMPAIGN MANAGERS ...... WARDROBE AND MAKE-UP Mr. A. Thedarajan s/o I. Asirvatham CERTIFICATE COORDINATORS Pn. Suhana bt. Basiam Madam Kamalespary d/o Krishnan Mdm. Leela Devi d/o Kavendappan Mdm. Woo Pik Kuan En. Mohd Shahrol Nizam b. Mat Nor Pn. Azaliza bt. Mohd Nawawi Pn. Farihah bt. Zakaria STAGE MANAGERS ACCOUNTS AUDITOR Cik Farhana bt. Mohd. Yassin Mr. Ooi Kean Giap En. Samsudin b. Ghazali Cik Nurhazirah bt. Zulkifli Mr. Ravi Chandran s/o Suppiah ...... SALE OF SOUVENIRS (SMI COOPERATIVE) ARTS AND PROPS ...... HALL MANAGERS Ms. Sarasvathy d/o Krishnan En. Rohaizat b. Muhammed Taib ...... Mr. Veeriah s/o Sinniah Pn. Noor Aini bt. Abd Ghani SECRETARIES En. Saiful Bahri b. Ahmad Pn. Zawil Khairah bt. Alang Ahmad Mdm. Chong Chok Kwan PHOTOGRAPHERS SALE OF FOOD & DRINKS (CLUBS & SOCIETIES) Mdm. Lee Seok Chean Tn. Hj. Azhar b. Mohd Rodzi Pn. Fairul Faqhizanizah bt. Amir Hassan TREASURER Mr. Liew Boon Ket ...... Pn. Aishah bt. Mohd. Ismail Ms. Wong Su Yoke ...... AVA TEAM ADVISORS TEACHERS IN CHARGE OF DISCIPLINE IN THE TALENTIME TEAM Mr. Lee Ping Kew ART ROOM Ms. Foong Yin Pui En. Suhaimi b. Hamid Pn. Wan Norliza bt. Abdul Raoff Mdm Anu @ Anulia Dewi d/o Paramasivam Mr. Brindes Lawrence s/o A. T. Pitchai Pn. Nor Azlina bt. Mohamed Lop Mdm. Chew Mee Geok Madam Sumathi d/o Marimuthu WELCOMING COMMITTEE En. Adi Yusri b. Yem En. Nasran Farid b. Ibrahim Mr. Peter Khiew Wai Mun Mdm. Hing Chong Hua Mr. Sathianathan s/o Kathumuthu En. Abdul Qaiyum b. Abdul Aziz Mr. Liew Boon Ket Mdm. Bhajan Kaur d/o Mohinder Singh TEACHERS IN CHARGE OF DISCIPLINE IN THE Mdm. Geetha d/o Samyvelu Pn. Norhayati bt. Abdullah CLASS ROOM Cik Siti Noraisyah bt. Jaliludin ...... Pn. Zeti Akhtar bt. Adnan USHERING MANAGER SOUVENIR PROGRAMME & T-SHIRT DESIGN Pn. Nur Izyani bt. Mohammad Zabidi Mr. Karunagaran s/o Krishnan COORDINATORS Cik Rossabarina bt. Ahmad Prefectorial Board Pn. Norhayati bt. Abdullah En. Ibrahim b. Ahmed CLEANLINES TEAM ORGANIZERS En. Abi Talib b. Yunus En. Zulkarnain b. Daud Mr. Tan Lee Khuan 51 TALENTIME LIST CAST & CREW THE LION KING SOLO CATEGORY CAST LIST Percussion Yeoh Chi Meng Solo 1 Arvinderan s/o Balakumaran Scar Shane Dheerej Thenagaran Teh Kah Yeang Solo 2 Aw Ying Hong Mufasa Choong Loy Hon SINGERS Solo 3 Chua Han Ping Simba Bryan Cheah Sean Yang Chin Lai Yen Simba Cub Thivean s/o Vignesan Kumar Ching Ser Lynn GROUP CATEGORY Zazu Tun Muhammad Iman b. Feliciano Robuerto Cubinar Group 1 Feliciano Robuerto Cubinar Aminuddin Harold William Howell Sh. Susani Syazwana bt. Wan Pumbaa Tan Jun Ming Sh. Susani Syazwana bt. Wan Ahmad Maulana Group 2 Joshah Siah Jun Wei Timon Jayaprasad s/o Siva Tay Suet Yee Joshua Leong Wen Tze Shenzi Fan Kerry Wong Foh Joon Lee Boon Keet Banzai Loo Chyuan Jin Brandon Yim Yi Wen Group 3 Prasad s/o Vaithilingam Ed Kunnal Das s/o Perthi Dass Yong Wan Lu Melvin Rajnath Sarabi Yong Sook Yan Nala Tham Winnie WARDROBE ASSISTANTS OPEN CATEGORY Nala Cub Chow Mei Theng Anita d/o Satheeaseela Open 1 Wooi Wei Kane Rafiki Ezinaruth d/o Mariyadas Chong Jade Yi Lew Yung Lin Dancer 1 Shamil Shazwan b. Abu Bakar Divyaloshni d/o Sivayanon Jimmy Yeoh Chi Meng Dancer 2 Mohamad Darwis Syabil b. Mohd Eunice Elleanae d/o Ezra Open 2 Lee Guan Qin Remmy Lam Jia Wen Lucas Wong Kar Fai Dancer 3 Pravin Saraspathy Lee Li Teng Marcus Wong Zhong Kee Dancer 4 Prabveer Singh Dhillion Maavithra d/o Prushothman Open 3 Puvan Daryl Raj Zebra Leong Kah Hoe Ong Ivy Govind s/o Maniam Flamingo 1 Loo Man Choong Priscillia Margret d/o Palasanram Chin Why Honn Krithan Flamingo 2 Revinthiran s/o Jevendran Renasheni d/o Murugesperan s/o Santhanathasan Cheetah Chin Khang Wei Salvinder Kaur Sharothvarman s/o Gurumorthy Gazelle Christe Lenin Raj s/o Alexis Paul Suraya bt. Saad Muhd. Danial Munir Gursewac Singh Raj Wong Xia Huei s/o Harcharanjit Singh Rhinoceros 1 Derek Tan Tjin Liang Yap Shi Mey Sashitharan s/o Nadarajah Rhinoceros 2 Mithiiran s/o Parthipan STAGE CREWS Leong Kar Hoe Giraffe 1 Kiew Chun Hoe Chee Kar Yan Lee Shun Jie Giraffe 2 Danesh s/o Athinathan Chou Jing Haur Teo Boo Tao Wildebeest Chee Kar Yan Huganez s/o Sundraprekas Yeoh Chi Meng Chong Jade Yi Muhammad Naseer b. Ahamed Jalaludeen Yong Mun Fei Chou Jing Haur Praween s/o Sarawanan Ellaiyarasan s/o Kalidass Huganez s/o Sundraprekas Ranil Lee Kotalawela Lam Jia Wen Wong Yee Ling MUSICIANS Lee Li Teng Phuan Soon Lee Muhammad Naseer b. ARTISTS Dehva Kumaran s/o Anbalagan Ahamed Jalaludeen Fennie Yeap Pei Shan Maxson Jaynath s/o Puspanathan Ong Ivy Lam Yee Wei Praween s/o Sarawanan Lee Hock Seng HOSTS Ranil Lee Kotalawela Lee Ung Kiat Ashraf Arif Zhudi b. Mahalli Zuhdi Wong Yee Ling Ong Chee Chung Lucas Isaac Senevirathe Wong Xia Huei Yim Yi Wen Paras Jassani s/o Bharat Kumar Yong Wan Lu MUSICIANS Piano Hing Kai Xin AVA TEAM CREWS Chin Kah Mun Au Hsien Loong Wong Kin Mun Ryan Sum Ze Yang Benedict Yeoh Uweanroy s/o Thevabalan Flute Jefper Wong Eswaran s/o Salwa Singam Habineswaran s/o Rajan Clarinet Wong Kar Fui Kong Zhia Shing Viness Nair Muralitharan Soprano Sax Wooi Wei Kane Ng Weng Seng Thanuss Varman s/o Tamilchelvan Alto Sax Chin Why Honn Nursabriena bt. Ahmad Fauzi Avieenash s/o Anbalagan Bass Guitar Goh Ting Dong Siti Aishah bt. Norzaid Navindran s/o Ravichandran Euphonium Lee Shun Jie Tia Kwan Shen Tristan Dass Wong Foh Joon

52 The Sixth Form Council organised a 3 days Orientation Programme for the new batch of Lower Six students. The orientation began with the registration of students followed by a short video presentation on the school history. Pn. Lim Kooi Wan, our Sixth Form moderator, Pn. Tan Cheng Choo, the Sixth Form administrator and our principal, Pn. Loh Wei Seng delivered their speeches and welcomed the new batch of students to SMI. Besides that, students were briefed further on the school rules and were reminded to portray the Michaelian spirit in attire as well as character. Ice- breaking games and activities were conducted the next day. The third and the last day followed by a campaign from the Prefectorial Board and other societies and clubs. The Orientation Programme was a success as the new Lower Six batch showed great participation throughout the programme.

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

54 On the 26th of June 2013, SMI organised its customary career day at the school hall. The aim of this programme is to expose the senior Michaelians on courses offered by colleges and universities, as well as provide up to date information on college course expenses, duration, accommodation and other relevant matters related to tertiary education. This event was organised by the Guidance and Counselling Unit and was open to the Form Five, Lower Six and Upper Six students. More than 25 colleges and universities, such as Taylors, KDU, Sunway, Help, Nottingham and so on sent their representatives to promote their diploma and degree programmes. This event was a success, especially in helping students who have no idea of what field of study to go into after SPM and STPM.

55 The annual Michaelian Sports Day is one event that is marked on every student’s calendar. And after weeks of hard work and planning, all the students gathered at the school field ready to demonstrate the true Michaelian spirit. The 86th annual Sports Day that was held on the 29th of June 2013 proved to be another exciting highlight of the school calendar. The event started off with the arrival of the guest of honour, Mr. Joseph Michael Lee who then officiated the event. The students who were high spirited as they cheered for their houses in each competition. Amid the competitive atmosphere, the Michaelian Military Band performed an entertaining performance of ‘Conquering Hero’. However, this Sports day was only made perfect when all students gathered together with their classes for the class march-past. It was indeed an overwhelming display of hard work, unity and creativity by the Michaelians who had worked so hard to pull off the formations. For the record, The Augustus house emerged as champion!

56 The meeting between teachers and parents is aimed to help parents understand the problems faced by their children so that they may better guide them to be more responsible and improvise the shortcomings in both academic and non- academic matters. The Open Day gives an opportunity to parents to see how their child is getting on in school, where their strengths and weaknesses lie, how they socialise with other students and their involvement in extracurricular activities. Furthermore, the one to one setting allows teachers to learn more about the students from their parents or guardians in order to work together towards their success. On that day, parents seemed to be delighted upon their child’s achievements and appreciated the dedication of our school’s teachers for working hard towards achieving academic excellence. 2013 turned out to be a good year with multiple achievements of our talented Michaelians.

57 The academic year 2012-2013 has seen many changes for St. Michael’s Institution. 4th of July 2013 turned out to be a celebration to Michaelians who had contributed towards uplifting the image of our institution. This day was dedicated by giving out a broad category of awards to commemorate the outstanding achievements demonstrated by the students of our institution with exemplary curricular and co-curricular excellence. The school was privileged to have Mr. Joseph Michael Lee, President of the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) as the distinguished guest of honour to officiate our memorable Speech Day. Welcomed with an amazing Lion Dance performance, the guests were further entertained between intervals of award giving ceremonies by more staggering performances by the ever mesmerizing Michaelian Military Band and Malaysian Chinese Orchestra followed by the Michaelian Choral Speaking Team who presented their reflection and thoughts on “Life as a Michaelian”. The prestigious Nicet-Joseph medal was first started in 1962 to commemorate the visit of the superior-general Brother Nicet-Joseph’s visit to the school. This year, the prestigious award was presented to Meveeqhen a/l Ravichandran who was also the recipient of the “Michaelian of the Year” title. His outstanding academic and sports excellence in shot putt has made the country and our Alma Mater proud. St. Michael’s Institution would like to congratulate all the recipients of the awards who epitomise the values and ideals that define the ethos of the school.

58 To add a feminine touch to the masculinity of St. Michael’s Institution and in line with the Michaelian tradition, the Annual Flower Arrangement Competition is one of the yearly highlights in the school. This event was organized by the Prefectorial Board was held in conjunction with the annual Speech Day. It was presided over by Master Ho Joo Hin, while Master Ananthan Moorthi and Miss Hilda Paviter Kaur were the Honorary Secretary and Treasurer respectively. This year’s competition was held at the badminton court with over 82 teams lining up to produce their artistic masterpieces. Principal Madam Loh Wei Seng officiated the ceremony at 8.15a.m. with the blow of the horn and Michaelians had exactly 1 hour 15 mins to produce their best flower arrangements. At 9.30a.m., another blow of the horn signalled the end of the competition and all the artistic creations were brought to the Marian Library to be exhibited and judged. After much deliberation and mulling, the judges finally came to a decision and the list of winners are as follows: FIRST PRIZE : Taekwondo (Form 6) SECOND PRIZE : 02 Kinta Scout Troop THIRD PRIZE : Kadet Remaja Sekolah

59 This year, the Michaelian Military Band organized a fund- raising concert on the 6th of July 2013 in Dewan Lee Loy Seng, SJKC Yuk Choy. The theme of the concert was ‘Valiant & True, The Legacy Lives On’. Response from outsiders and the Michaelian community itself were satisfactory and nearly 1000 tickets were sold out. Tickets were sold at RM2O and RM50 and VIP tickets were given to sponsors and school administrators. The military band rendered the crowd with a total of 13 pieces 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 and Let’s Get Loud were some of the pieces the band showcased. The Band ended the night with the School Rally.

The Band was given approximately 5 months to prepare for the concert. The Michaelian Military Band would like to thank the instructor, Mr. Chong Wai Mun for his hard work and perseverance towards the band

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

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

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

Every unit of blood donated is used to enhance the lives up to four recipients and there is no known 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’s Institution 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 medical officers was on hand to ensure that the entire process was safe and quick while the members of the Sixth Form Council assisted the donors in filling in their personal information request forms. There was a total of 84 blood donors comprised of Upper Six and Lower Six students. Their selfless act was acknowledged by a certificate. Well done!

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

The event took place at the DBI Sports Complex and the FRU Sports Complex (14-16th & 21st September 2013). It consists of two categories - Singles and doubles, and involved students from form 1 to form 6. The event however did not just end as just another badminton tournament but proved to be a platform where the students not only can show off their hidden talents but enjoy a learning experience in sportsmanship and perseverance. As the saying goes, winning is not everything.

SINGLES - CHAMPION Form 1 Wen Hoa Form 2 Venoshen Form 3 Wong Kin Loon Form 4 Derek Leong Form 5 Dehwakumar Form 6 Goh Ewe Pheng

DOUBLES - CHAMPION Form 1 Wen Hoa / Cohen Form 2 Venoshen / Yoga Form 3 Wong Kin Loon / Ryan Form 4 Derek Leong / Adrian Ong Form 5 Mervin / Krishnanth Form 6 Goh Ewe Pheng / Chee Chong

63 The ‘Quit Smoking Programme’ held from 10.30 am to 11.30 am on the 21st August 2013 was carried out at the La Salle Auditorium in St. Michael Ipoh organised by the Guidance and Counselling Unit and Hospital Fatimah, this awareness programme however targeted the students from the Form Five Art classes. The objective of this programme is to highlight the danger of smoking. So be wise guys! Every puff kills! We are reminded not just to quit smoking, but for those non- smokers do not ever be tempted to take that first puff.

64 Pada hari Isnin, 23 September 2013, SMK St. Michael Ipoh telah mengadakan Majlis Anugerah Kokurikulum Sekolah. Majlis itu bermula pada pukul 7.30 pagi. Tujuan majlis ini diadakan adalah untuk memberi penghargaan kepada pelajar yang cemerlang dalam bidang kokurikulum. Penganugerahan ini diharapkan dapat memberi motivasi kepada pelajar supaya terus cemerlang. Majlis ini dimulakan dengan ucapan perasmian oleh pengetua SMK St. Michael Ipoh. Dalam ucapan tersebut, beliau menyatakan matlamat utama majlis adalah untuk membina sahsiah pelajar selaras dengan falsafah pendidikan kebangsaan iaitu pelajar yang intelek dan berupaya mencapai kesejahteraan diri untuk keharmonian masyarakat dan negara. Majlis ini telah diserikan oleh persembahan pelajar-pelajar. Kemudian penyampaian hadiah kepada pelajar-pelajar yang cemerlang serta aktif dalam bidang kokurikulum dijalankan. Anugerah yang disampaikan ialah sijil unit beruniform dan permainan, sijil penghargaan tingkatan enam dalam persatuan kelab, permainan dan unit beruniform, penyampaian sijil kokurikulum dan anugerah khas kokurikulum. Majlis ini berlangsung dengan lancar dan meriah sekali.

65 Merdeka is a word in the Malay language meaning independence or freedom. It is derived from the Sanskrit Maharddhika meaning "rich, prosperous and powerful”. Our nation, Malaysia is a peaceful and prosperous land free 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 of our leaders towards forming an independent nation as well as to rekindle the spirit of patriotism in all Michaelians. The celebration began with the launching of the event followed by the distribution of flags to students. A string of National Day songs were played by the Michaelian Military Band to compliment the voices of the students ambitiously singing the patriotic songs while waving their flags. After the principal’s speech, the event was graced by a number of students’ performances. The traditional parade of motorcycles carrying out national flag fanned the flames of patriotism in our fellow Michaelians. The event came to an end as En. Adi Yusri raised his open palm and hailed the word “Merdeka” thrice which is a symbol of national salute to victory and honour. The participation and enthusiasm of MIchaelians in this event showed that they’re true Malaysians at heart.

66 Program Sambutan Hari Raya Puasa anjuran Panitia Pendidikan Islam dengan kerjasama Jawatankuasa Aktiviti Pendidikan Islam SMI (Japim) dan pihak sekolah telah diadakan di dewan sekolah pada hari Rabu, 4hb September 2013 bersamaan dengan 28 Syawal 1434 Hijrah. Ustaz Suhaimi, guru Panitia Pendidikan Islam bertindak sebagai pengerusi majlis. Kehadiran pelajar Tingkatan 1 hingga 6 atas dijemput hadir untuk memeriahkan jamuan ini. Majlis ini juga menjemput semua pelajar tingkatan 4 dengan berkonsepkan 1 Malaysia. Secara tidak lansung, majlis ini dapat mengeratkan silaturahim sesama pelajar. Yang hadir sama dalam majlis ini ialah Puan Pengetua dan anggota pentadbiran sekolah. Jawatankuasa PIBG turut hadir memberi sokongan dan tanda muhibah. Pelbagai juadah disediakan seperti lemang, nasi impit, rojak, puding, cendol dan kuih muih. Guru-guru turut menyumbang sebahagian juadah berkenaan.

67 The OMA dinner held on 28th September 2013 was another success, judging by the overwhelmed response by the 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 hours then 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 now considered as a balik kampung. Just as the OMA president Mr. Adrian Tsen said in his message, "It warms the hearts of Michaelians coming from far and near to return to the old school, so full of memories for them, above all the majestic building - the pillar and icon of Michaelian pride". Many are already asking when the 2014 dinner is held and the answer is always the last Saturday of September every year. If Saturday is the day, then balik kampung would probably start on Thursday or Friday with family members in tow. Friday and Saturday morning are usually a tour in the school, showing proudly to their spouses and children the classrooms 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 their months of preparations had indeed culminated with many happy faces and heaps of praises from many. We are looking forward to next year's dinner but as of now, it's time to take a break. I take the opportunity to thank school principal Mdm. Loh Wei Seng, her teacher advisers in charge of the Military Band (Mr. Liew Boon Ket), prefects (Mr. Karu) and scouts (Mr. Christopher) for their strong support in making the occasion special and memorable.

68 It’s easy to get caught up in the moment when you’re making preparations for examinations. Graduation Night is one way for students to shift their focus from the materialistic aspects. The SMI graduation night marks a special event for every Upper Six student because it is considered as one of the most awaited highlights in the course of a high school life. The most anticipated night for the Upper Six students was held at the Tropicana Grand Ballroom and was geared towards the thematic concept “Classic”. It was indeed an exhilarating night with performances by the MIchaelian Military Band Alumni, SMI Wushu squad; Lower Six students as well as Upper Six students representing their respective classes. Presentation of prizes to students with full attendance, true Michaelians (silver spoon award), best class and lucky draws were given away to the leaving batch.

69 The cooking programme was organized by Fantastic Pastry Academy in co-operation with the Unit Bimbangan dan Kaunseling of St. Michael’s Institution, Ipoh, specially for the form 4 students. The programme was held in the Dewan Besar Sekolah starting from 11 am until 1 pm on the 23rd October 2013. The main objective of this programme is to instill the interest of cooking among the form 4 student and to attract talented Form 4 students the realm of culinary arts. The chefs from Fantastic Pastry academy were invited to demonstrate their skills in preparing several mouth-watering delicacies. Soon, we can see great Michaelian Chefs around the world!

70 On the 24th of October 2013, the main hall of St. Michael’s Institution once again played host to this year’s annual Form 5 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 mark an end to the students Form 5 years and a beginning of a new chapter in their lives.

The event was also a platform for representative from various and respective colleges like Sunway, Taylor’s, INTI, KDU, HELP University and many others to brief and guide students about the respective universities, the courses offered, the scholarships which were up for contention as well as professional advice on their future endeavors. Not forgetting the well-meaning speeches by the Principal, teachers’ and counselors’ to wish the students good luck in their future undertakings as well as to offer sound advice to them. All in all it was a successful and meaningful celebration for the students.

71 Another feather in the cap for Michaelians was at the National Science Challenge. These students represented the state of Perak for the National Science Challenge 2013 Final Level held at Putrajaya on the 12th of November 2013. Four schools participated to represent their respective states namely Perak, Perlis, Malacca and Sarawak to compete for the “Prime Minister’s Trophy”. This group of students won the third place with a total of 440 marks. St. Michael’s Institution will continue to push on to strive and do better for next year’s competition.

72 St. Michael's Institution marked another milestone academically when 44 students scored straight As' in the PMR this year. Our boys managed to obtain 87.23% passes with a GPS of 2.21. Last year, our students delivered a percentage of 88.03% passes with 51 of them scoring all As' and a GPS of 2.23. This works out a difference of 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 the boys in the examination this year. "The boys have done exceedingly well. They improved in both percentages of excellent scorers and average grade. SMI remained at No. 12 in the North Kinta District," she said, adding that it was all the teachers' and students' hardwork. Editorial says: Congratulations boys for your hardwork. You are on your way to Form Four next year whereby more hardwork and sacrifices are expected of you. These are crucial years to determine your future. Courtesy of : Michaelian Heritage Gallery and Mr. Peter Khiew

73 Look around us. St. Michael’s has a pool of talented students who work and contribute silently. Their passion in 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 and weight 98kg, marked his international debut by hurling the putt 15.57m for the bronze medal in the South-East Asia (SEA) Youth athletics championships in Ho Chi Minh City last week. That has earned Meveeqhen being selected for the fifth edition of the Asean School Games in Hanoi.

Jirix Cheng Kok Leong, Lower Six boy, Wushu Sixth former Joel Ho, self- Club member has been taught artist. Started involved in lion head getting his first box of watercolour and brushes dancing since he was in when he was in the Form One. He was primary school and he impressed with the has not looked back agility, energy and since. Artistic abilities prowess of lion dancing keeps him going. Joel that he instantly signed keeps on producing up to join the Wushu Club. “It requires countless number of art discipline, footwork, body movements and of pieces, mostly depicting characters from course, the balance,’ said Jirix. movies, comics and through observations. This amazingly talented boy uses pencil and ink in most of his drawings. Cager Low Khah Cheng was the backbone of the Serious - looking Muhd Danial Michaelian basketball team. He Munir Amani, Form Four boy, is was spotted by the school an outstanding trumpeter. Given a choice to choose myriad of basketball coach when Khah instruments when he joined the Cheng turned up for a Michaelian Military Band, Muhd basketball session when he Danial without any hesitation, was in Form One. After a few picked the trumpet. He faithfully sessions of training, the coach stayed on with his trumpet and selected him to represent the the band when the teachers and school in almost all the basketball tournaments. his band members recognized Over the years, Khah Cheng was selected to the amazing leadership in Danial - he was chosen represent the zone, district and the state before he as Band Leader. He captivates the audience with his was called in to represent the country at the Youth style and approach. National Basketball Championship when he was in Form Four. He is known as a reliable player of high caliber.

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74 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. Ravi Chandran dan Pn. Khalaiselvi Koladial kerana membantu menjayakan semua program Unit Bimbingan dan Kaunseling pada tahun 2013. PROGRAM-PROGRAM UNIT BIMBINGAN DAN KAUNSELING TAHUN 2013 1. 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)

75 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 Teknik dan 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)

76 ONWARDS MICHAELIAN VALIANT AND TRUE An will bebornandriseverysoon! friend Meveeqhen.Iamverysurethatbythen,another Meveeqhen performance inbothacademicandco-curricularactivities suchasour curricular, bemany there more will students withextraordinary her tostriveachievegreatsuccessinbothacademicsandco- If allMichaeliansdohaveanoptimisticmind-setthatallowshim/ ACTIVITIES? EXCELS INBOTH ACADEMICANDCO-CURRICULAR ANOTHER STUDENTWHOISANALL-ROUNDERTHAT HOW LONG WILLITTAKE FORTHESCHOOL TO FIND I wouldjustliketosaythathisperformancessofarareoutstanding. have beendoingaverygoodjob.Hisacademicresultsareacceptable. For example,ouroutstandingathletesoftheyear2013,Meveeqhen academic andco-curricular. guide theweaksothatallstudentscouldperformwellinboth who areexcellentinbothacademicandco-curricularactivitiesshould There shouldNOT beanydiscriminationamongstudents.Students no matterwhotheyare,fromarichorpoorfamilyareallequal. academics. AllMichaeliansshouldbeall-rounders.Besides, my point ofview, Michaeliansare notsupposed tofocus ONLY on The overallachievementsoftheacademicresultsareacceptable.In STUDENT’S ACHIEVEMENTS? WHAT DOYOU THINKABOUTTHESCHOOLAND better intheupcomingfuture. through. TheSpeechDayisalsoaneventtomotivatestudentsdo students mustberecognizedduetoallthehardworktheywent I thinkthatthespeechdayisanimportantoccasionwhereexcellent WHAT DOYOU THINKABOUTTHESPEECH DAY? ...... INTERVIEW MR. JOSEPHMICHAELLEE Interviewed by Interviewed in conjunction with the Speech Day 2013 Day Speech the with conjunction in 77 : GARY HWANG ZHILITANDHOJOOHIN with A CONVERSATIONwith YANG BERBAHAGIA DATO’ BROTHER VINCENT CORKERY ...... How long have Brother Vincent stayed in Ipoh? I’ve been living in Ipoh for almost 56 years. Ipoh had a population of 100,000 people in the 50s. Now, it has gone up to 700,000 people. Back then, we could see people living in multi story apartments hanging their baskets outside the windows till they reached the ground floor for trading purposes. Some people would just wear their pajamas in the evening and leisurely walk around town.

Top The writers with Dato’ Brother Vincent What are the changes seen in St. Michael Institution compared to the previous years? 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 to undergo maintenance to the field then as the field was virtually used non-stop! It pleases the eyes when you see students sweat it out in the field. However, the scenario has changed. What I notice nowadays is the field looks green, contrary to those days when the grass had no time to grow at all. Students leave the school compound right after 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 to now, 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 continue with building the 6th Form Block, we pooled our resources and tried all sorts of way to overcome the financial problem. We had class collection every month, involving the primary and secondary students. Every student carried a special card to keep track of their collections. Everyone played their roles. 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 from everyone! 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 10pm every day back in the 80s’. To ensure more comfort for the students, it was time to add more books and to expand. We identified an ideal location at Brother U Paul Block. We managed to clear 3 classrooms at the second floor of the building and shifted the library there. It remains until today.

78 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 steel materials. This sculpture acts as a reply to the poem “The Second Coming” by Irish poet William Butler Yeats in 1919. Part of the poem images a falcon wheeling about the sky, far away from the falconer who released it. The bird continues to wheel and gyre further and further away from the falconer. This metaphor stands for young people who have given up the standards of their parents and 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 the falconer gives freedom to the falcon, but also giving support and guidance to it. It reflects vividly that 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 marching only before we implemented this. Students would be chosen from the four respective houses to march. This caused weaker students to be neglected among the students. The idea of class marching solves this problem. Now, every single student, strong or weak, is required to march together with his classmates, a practice which makes everyone equal. Teamwork can be nurtured as students undergo vigorous marching practice, including the designing of the class flags and sometimes, the class 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 rare condition, total Amelia (birth defect), which left her limbless. She’s able to grip her iPhone between chin and what she calls her left hand. Joanne can text at a speed faster than anyone else just by using her upper and lower lip! Such achievement is rare but not impossible! This girl always gives me 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 any situations which challenge them. I believe that being in St. Michael’s is a great opportunity to discover your talent. Unleash the potential in yourselves, Michaelians.

Note : The Interview with Brother Vincent was carried out at the La Salle Centre, Ipoh. It was a pleasant and candid interview. We started the interview at 1.40pm, on 18 October 2013 and by 2.45pm, it was time to wrap up the session. Brother Vincent, to me, is a walking heritage. He knows so much about St. Michael’s and still possesses sharp memory about things that are close to his heart. This interview will not be the last…

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

79 An INTERVIEWwith MASTER TIMOTHY CHEE ...... How were your early days in St. Michael’s while you were still studying? I was schooling in St. Michael’s Institution in the 1940s. I did not have to pay the school fees as I was a free scholar back then. I was actively involved with the scouts I was a King scout and also an instructor for the Girl Guides of some schools when I was in Form 4. I was also a regular painter of the stage props for the annual school dramas. I would say I was a quiet and timid person in school. Life was not easy as I had to juggle between school and helping my father in his construction work. How did you become a teacher? I started off as an Arts subject teacher when I was in Form 4 on Brother Paul’s request. I taught the primary school students in the afternoon after my morning school session. It was a voluntary work as I felt it was a way to give back to the school because the school had supported me in my schooling fees. After Form 5, I went back to school to teach Geography to Form 4 students and Arts to Form 6 students. I later went for teacher’s training in St. Joseph’s Training College under the school and church’s scholarship. Two years later, 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 my first exposure to the world of arts and what the stage really was. I also learnt a lot from the teachers back then who handled us boys in a very disciplined manner. Whatever they say, the boys will do. I think that experience really helped me to develop as a teacher in my later years. Another memorable thing was during my 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 with the boys, helping them develop the skills which they did not think they have it initially and seeing the end product 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 never said no when I had to stay back to teach in school or for scouts. Most of my family members are either teachers or 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 casts were taken by the school teachers while the students helped out as supporting actors or as stage crews. Our drama tradition was really strong and at one point, our school drama team went all the way to the national level in the interschool drama competition. Our dramas are full of plot and values that are portrayed in their own unique way. It is the identity of our alma mater.

Interviewed by : HO JOO HIN AND LEE KIEN HANG

80 An INTERVIEWwith MASTER CHOO AH CHYE ...... magine. Imagine living in the 1900’s, a period of time when most of the citizens struggled to make ends meet. Imagine the I hardships that they went through to pursue their education. Imagine technology hasn’t evolved from that era. Assortment of things like information and knowledge couldn’t be reached at our fingertips. Teachers played a crucial role in children’s lives in order to mould them to be a better person.

Filled to the brim with wisdom, this is Master Choo Ah Chye. He was a rugby player and a disciplinary teacher. As for now, he travels around the country after his retirement, reads and participates in sports during his spare time. Occasionally, Master will drop by the La Salle Centre to visit the Brothers. On the day of interview, Master Choo drove to school on a lovely morning with a blue car and came out of the car with a gracious smile, hands equipped with a water bottle and a book to be donated to our school library.

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

Teaching is an incredibly important profession and without the teachers, the child’s development will suffer a lot. Master Choo enjoyed teaching in SMI because of the hospitality of the school staff and the uplifting environment created by them. Master Choo had an extraordinary way of dealing with those problematic students back then. He would make students write a paper full of letters and collect fines from them. The fines collected were contributed to the school, which was a noble act indeed. Until now, Master Choo’s students can still recognise him in the crowd and shout and greet him.

Interviewed by : WOOI SUE JENN AND CHARROOGESINEE RADHAKRISHNAN

81 An INTERVIEW with MRS. CHIN ......

eorge Eliot once said, “Only in the glory of pasting de we look into the depth of G love”. Ng Thew Foong, also known as Mrs. Chin, the laboratory assistant who had served in our school for 20 years bade goodbye as she left St. Michael’s Institution to continue her career at SMK Menglembu, Ipoh only bringing along the unforgettable experiences and memories of interesting incidents she encountered throughout her service.

Being a staff here at SMI for the past two decades was truly a blessing, she said it gave her an incredible opportunity to assist students of different generations and to work under six principals 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. Before she started her career in SMI, she worked at an old Michaelian’s clinic. After going through interviews 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 junior assistant, she further learned the tricks of the trade.

When questioned what were some of the mistakes she made during her service, Mrs. Chin proudly gave herself a pat on the back followed by a giggle and claimed herself as a perfectionist who’s always on time and handles dangerous apparatus as well as the chemicals with care preventing occurrence of serious incidents. She recalled one of her unforgettable experience when SMI was reported to have a bomb in the building. Over the years, our laboratory assistant cultivated valuable friendships with which she spent cherishable moments. Among those are Pn. 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 my experience 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 only that, I will miss the delightful smell of laboratory and the times I used to walk up and down along the corridors. All the best!”

Although it is upsetting to let go of an experienced staff like Mrs. Chin, we wish her all the best for contributing to this institution through her dedicated service.

Interviewed By : CHARROOGESINEE RADHAKRISHNAN AND ANGELINE CHIN CHEE SUN

82 83 84 85 Below are some of the many remarks about a dear friend, a brother and simply, a great Michaelian!

86 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

GRED PMR MATA PELAJARAN A % B % C % D % E % LULUS % LULUS Bahasa 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

Bilangan Cemerlang : 51 orang pelajar Bilangan Lulus Semua Subjek : 309 orang pelajar Purata Lulus Semua Subjek : 88.03% ...... ANALISIS KEPUTUSAN PEPERIKSAAN PMR 2008-2012 (Mengikut Mata Pelajaran)

PERATUS MATA PELAJARAN 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Bahasa 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 LULUS

TAHUN 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

89 PENERIMA ANUGERAH PELAJAR CEMERLANG PMR TINGKATAN 4 (KELAS 2013) 1. Vivekananthan a/l Kasewani (4S1) 27. Kugaan a/l Ramachandran (4S5) 2. Tan Bin Shan (4S1) 28. Arvinderan a/l Balakumaran (4S5) 3. Pavitheran a/l Soosaiselvanathan (4S1) 29. Edwin Dass a/l Michael Dass (4S5) 4. Alexander Jeremy Joseph (4S1) 30. Jonathan Lau Vey Leon (4S5) 5. Wong Ka Chun (4S1) 31. Ong Guo Lun (4S5) 6. Wong Yoong Shen (4S1) 32. Avieenash a/l Anbalagan (4S5) 7. Kavinesh Varrma a/l Basgaran (4S2) 33. Kevin Raj a/l Alex Chantra (4S5) 8. Syed Ahmad Mahzuz Wafa b. Syed Ridza (4S2) 34. Jaspreet Singh a/l Sukhjit Singh (4S5) 9. Joshah Siah Jun Wei (4S2) 35. Mah Guo Feng (4S5) 10. Rickey a/l Santhanasamy (4S2) 36. Joshua Leong Wen Tze (4S5) 11. Ng Chien Chern (4S2) 37. Aaronjeet Singh Dhaliwal a/l Opninder Singh Dhaliwal (4S6) 12. Habineswaran a/l Rajan (4S2) 38. Sharothvarman a/l Gurumurothy (4S6) 13. Loong Ye Heng (4S3) 39. Kaviarasan a/l Kaliyogam (4S6) 14. Rutreshankris a/l Krishnan (4S3) 40. Devenesh Louis a/l Christopher (4S6) 15. Rathesh Kumaran a/l Ulaganathan (4S4) 41. Ranil Lee Kotalawela (4S6) 16. Joshua Fong Weng Kit (4S4) 42. Thepan Ganesh (4S6) 17. Meveeqhen a/l Ravi Chandran (4S4) 43. Emmanuel Tan Wei Nam (4S6) 18. Praveen Jaya Kumar (4S4) 44. Piraveen a/l Kokilathasan (4S6) 19. Ng Jing Jie (4S4) 45. Kishan Kumar a/l Vijayakumar (4S6) 20. Ahmad Khairul Amirin b. Ahmad Khairi (4S5) 46. Navindran a/l Ravichandran (4S6) 21. Daniel Issac a/l Lourdes (4S5) 47. Kenny Kek Jen Er (4S6) 22. Jonathan Christopher D’oliveiro (4S5) 48. Paras Jassani a/l Bharat Kumar (4S6) 23. Tan Zhen Xiong (4S5) 49. Jonathan Yuen Jun Xian (4S6) 24. Alan Kum Wai Loon (4S5) 50. Lucas Isaac Seneviratne (4V1) 25. Baskarran a/l Vijayakumar (4S5) 51. Amir Farhan b. Mat Kamal (MRSM Taiping) 26. Dinesh Rajan a/l Arumugham (4S5)

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KEPUTUSAN KESELURUHAN PEPERIKSAAN SPM 2012

MATA PELAJARAN BIL. PERATUS MATA PELAJARAN BIL. PERATUS CALON LULUS CALON LULUS Bahasa Melayu 306 95.4 Perdagangan 93 63.3 Bahasa Inggeris 306 95.4 Prinsip Akaun 43 100.0 Sejarah 306 87.1 Ekonomi Asas 93 34.8 Matematik 306 87.8 Pendidikan Islam 76 85.9 Matematik Tambahan 214 78.9 Pendidikan Moral 230 95.6 Fizik 213 97.2 Teknologi Maklumat 28 100.0 Kimia 213 96.7 Pendidikan Seni Visual 94 91.1 Biologi 210 99.0 Bahasa Cina 2 100.0 Sains 93 92.3 Bahasa Tamil 3 100.0

Bilangan Calon : 306 Peratus Lulus : 95.4%

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

PERATUS MATA PELAJARAN 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Bahasa 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

...... BILANGAN CEMERLANG & PERATUS LULUS

TAHUN 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Jumlah Calon 325 354 337 339 306 Bilangan Cemerlang 16 25 21 25 23 Bilangan Lulus 308 330 303 321 290 Peratus Lulus 94.8 93.8 90.2 94.6 95.4

...... PENERIMA ANUGERAH PELAJAR CEMERLANG SPM PELAJAR TERBAIK ALIRAN SAINS 9. Rakeesh a/l Radhakrishnan - 5A+, 3A, 2A- Chan Keng Hoe - 10A+ 10. Goh Jia Jiunn - 5A+, 3A, 1A- 11. Lee Weng Phong - 5A+, 2A, 2A- PELAJAR TERBAIK ALIRAN VOKASIONAL 12. Brian Chin Kuok Loon - 5A+, 1A, 3A- Anwar Iqbal b. Suhaimi - 1A+, 3A, 2A-, 2B, 1C+ 13. Derricks Peter - 4A+, 5A, 1A- PELAJAR CEMERLANG 14. Jiventran a/l Thirunavukkar - 4A+, 5A, 2A- 1. Ho Joo Hin - 9A+, 1A 15. Raphael Joe a/l Joachimdass - 4A+, 4A, 1A- 2. Amirthan Nesan - 8A+, 1A, 1A- 16. Jarret Loh Syu Un - 4A+, 4A, 2A- 3. Lehwinns Raj a/l Gunaselan Thangaraj - 8A+, 1A, 1A- 17. Yu Jia Cheng - 4A+, 3A, 3A- 4. Kenneth Mano - 8A+, 1A- 18. Choo Qin Xian - 4A+, 1A, 4A- 5. Kevin Mano - 8A+, 1A, 1A- 19. Wong Wai Kit - 3A+, 6A, 1A- 6. Ahmad Ihdhar b. Kamaluddin - 6A+, 3A 20. Liang Chay King - 3A+, 3A, 4A- 7. Darren Lee Yeu Jyn - 6A+, 3A 21. Mohaaneesh a/l Nagarajah - 2A+, 6A, 1A- 8. Mahesh a/l Thaiala Rao - 6A+, 1A, 3A- 22. Vishnu Shanker - 2A+, 4A ,4A-

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BIL. MATA PELAJARAN NAMA BIL. MATA PELAJARAN NAMA 1. Bahasa Melayu Chan Keng Hoe 9. Sejarah Amirthan Nesan a/l Soosaiselvanathan 2. Matematik Chan Keng Hoe 10. Pendidikan Moral Amirthan Nesan a/l Soosaiselvanathan 3. Mat. Tambahan Chan Keng Hoe 11. Biologi Kenneth Mano 4. Fizik Chan Keng Hoe 12. Sains Brandon Suwandy Sjoekoer 5. Kimia Chan Keng Hoe 13. Pendidikan Islam Ahmad Ihdar b. Kamaluddin 6. Prinsip Perakaunan Chan Keng Hoe 14. Perdagangan Muhamad Ammar Shahir b. Abdul Saidi 7. Bahasa Inggeris Ho Joo Hin 15. Ekonomi Asas Adam Kane a/l Winston Paul 8. Teknologi Maklumat Ho Joo Hin 16. Pendidikan Seni Visual Ali Shah b. Mohamad Muzammil

...... KEPUTUSAN KESELURUHAN PEPERIKSAAN STPM 2012

MATA 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 97.0 Bahasa Melayu 1401001342300 9 64.3 Sejarah 3445343313026 23 67.6 Ekonomi 78 10 8 6 3 8 4 5 2 4 12 16 44 56.4 Peng. Perniagaan 64 3 3 3 13 9 8 11 1 4 0 9 50 78.1 Matematik S 4400140242122711 25.6 Matematik T 119 8 5 8 10 13 10 16 7 4 9 29 70 58.8 ICT 13 1 1 6 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 13 100.0 Fizik 5120746576221031 60.8 Kimia 119 13 12 17 11 17 9 24 3 6 3 4 103 86.6 Biologi 552461151192410 48 87.3

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

PERATUS MATA PELAJARAN 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Pengajian 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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TAHUN 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Bilangan Cemerlang 5 3 2 5 4 Peratus Lulus 95.31 98.03 98.3 96.3 97.97

...... PENERIMA ANUGERAH PELAJAR CEMERLANG STPM PELAJAR TERBAIK KESELURUHAN

BIL. NAMA GRED KELAS 1. Chiang Yi Fan - Penerima Piala Tan Sri Dato’ Lee Loy Seng 4A USS1 dan selaku Pelajar terbaik Aliran Sains.

2. Wong Jing Siong - Penerima Piala Brother Visitor dan selaku 2A, 1A-, 1B+ USA2 pelajar terbaik Aliran Kemanusiaan

...... PELAJAR CEMERLANG PENCAPAIAN PNGK TERBAIK

BIL. NAMA GRED PNGK KELAS 1. 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 2012

BIL. MATA PELAJARAN NAMA KELAS 1. 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

93 HADIAH PEPERIKSAAN DALAMAN 2012 SENARAI NAMA PELAJAR TERBAIK TINGKATAN 2 (KELAS 2013) TINGKATAN 5 (KELAS 2013) 1. Daniel Chong Kar Joon (2 Wisdom) 1. Marcus Wong Zhong Kee (5S1) 2. Wong Kean Weng (2 Prudence) 2. Amardas Singh Sandu (5S2) 3. Bryson Chee Kok Thong (2 Patience) 3. Loh Yap Kuen (5S3) 4. Phegenraj Darma a/l Darmapala (2 Loyalty) 4. Subashan a/l Vadibeler (5S4) 5. Tan Sing Yong (2 Kindness) 5. Kwan Shien Yie (5S5) 6. Tharun a/l Sathiyamoorthy (2 Honour) 6. Abdul Mukhriz Nur Iman b. Abdul Manan (5S6) 7. Sean Chan Heng Jien (2 Excellent) 7. William Marinus Van Breukelen (5V1) 8. Thang Yi Yang (2 Diligence) 8. Aloysius a/l Alexander (5V2) 9. Darren Leong Wei Jin (2 Courage) 9. Ibrahim b. Ramli (5V3) TINGKATAN 3 (KELAS 2013) TINGKATAN 6 ATAS (KELAS 2013) 1. Vevekananda a/l Pasupati (3 Wisdom) 1. Phuan Soon Lee (USS1) 2. Wong Jing Paul (3 Prudence) 2. Leong Zhia Shing (USS2) 3. Ian Chang Di Sheng (3 Patience) 3. Fennie Yeap Pei Shan (USS3) 4. Natesh a/l Krishnan (3 Loyalty) 4. Lam Yan Shim (USS4) 5. Gugannath a/l Sivalingam (3 Kindness) 5. Thoon Kai Yin (USS5) 6. Paveen a/l Nallamuthu (3 Honour) 6. Tay Suet Yee (USA1) 7. Sharvin a/l Thirunavukkarsu (3 Excellent) 7. Chin Lai Yen (USA2) 8. Tang Ee Kit (3 Diligence) 8. Ching Ser Lynn (USA3) 9. Amir Farisb b. Azhar (3 Courage) ...... ANUGERAH KECEMERLANGAN 2012/2013 ANUGERAH KHAS 2012/2013 – MICHAELIAN

KETUA KELAS KETUA KELAS PEGAWAS PEREMPUAN PEGAWAS PUSAT SUMBER TERKEMUKA PEREMPUAN TERKEMUKA LELAKI PUSAT SUMBER TERKEMUKA TERKEMUKA Aw Ying Hong (USS4) Phuah Soon Lee (USS1) Chan Kah Ying (USA3) Low Yee Wai (USS1)

ANUGERAH KECEMERLANGAN KOKURIKULUM PELAJAR TERBAIK SUKAN Meveeqhen a/l Ravi Chandran

ANUGERAH MICHAELIAN OF THE YEAR NICET-JOSEPH MEDAL MICHAELIAN MICHAELIAN Meveeqhen a/l Ravi Chandran LADY HEAD PREFECT HEAD PREFECT Foo Kai Yen (USS4) Seran Nicholas Pillai a/l Yogarajah (USS1) 94 95 This year’s Spell it Right competition had a new format. A written preliminary spelling test was introduced this year. The written component consisted of 30 words - 10 each in the easy, medium and difficult categories. Only the top 100 contestants get to advance to each state challenge to vie for the best speller title at the National Finals in Kuala Lumpur on 19th October 2013. Over 500 participants registered for the secondary level written test in Perak, a record high in the history of SIR Challenge. Three (3) St. Michael’s Institution students took part in this year’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 June 2013 at Kolej Masterskill, Jalan Kuala Kangsar, Ipoh as one of the top 100 spellers. On 6th October 2013, the Perak leg of 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 spell their 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 increasing until 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 Dalam Negeri (KDM) Wilayah Persekutuan in Kuala Lumpur (on 19th October 2013).

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e’ve learnt to expect the unexpected but what we accomplished without her, THANK YOU never in our wildest dream that we‘ll TEACHER!). The event proceeded very smoothly from W think of getting to the finals of STAR NIE speeches to the performance of the tale spin video category. Our initial aim was to just have fun contestant. We were very amazed by the tale spin and experience video making. We practically joined contestant! Their performance was very creative and on a whim without much planning. We then realized they showed great courage by performing in front of later the decisions we made on a whim cost us the crowd. After the performances, what we had long tremendous hardwork. Video making is definitely not waited for has finally came -the video category. The an easy task, coming up with the story, then planning 3 finalist video were shown and voted by the the scenes in second precisions, filming the video and audience to determine the winning video. Our group, finally editing. With zero knowledge in IT field, the Bulletproof video was shown last. After watching the work is so much harder for us. video by ACS Ipoh, our hope to win was literally crushed because their video was really professionally We wanted our video to be able to connect with made. However, I think our group had truly won over others and generally the title of our video is the the audience. It was a victorious moment when the general message of our video. In case you’ve missed audience was just sat back and enjoyed the our it, the title of our video is ‘A for Acceptance’. It may video. Compared to winning, this meant more to us. sound simple but it holds significant meaning. When The audience were laughing, clapping and connected we were young, alphabets is the first thing we learnt to the video! The audience liked our video! in English, followed by spelling and sentences. ‘A for apple’ for example. Instead of learning something that It‘s really disappointing that our video wasn’t the is so common, we would like to spread a message of winning video, but this competition is truly a learning that cannot be found in textbooks; but a memorable event for all our members. Video making lesson that brings us to act beyond the box that we might be our once in a life time experience as we lined in and a lesson that can bring happiness and may not get a second chance. It might be on a whim, harmony. That is, of course, the lesson of acceptance. but we never regretted the decisions and most Learning to accept is a lesson for each and everyone importantly, we never gave up. Sometimes we should of us and that basically is the message that ought to just follow our heart, do our best, and things might be conveyed through our video, to remind people to just turn out better than what we expect! So, let‘s accept what might not favor us the most, but what live to our heart’s content and enjoy! might bring out the best in others. By : PN SHAFINAZAIDA Discontentment and frustration were not unusual for our group. However, we still made it through. And we believe that because we started everything from scratch and through our own effort, getting to the finals really meant a lot to us. It’s as if our hardwork has been paid off and recognized.

On 17 October 2013, we attended the Star NiE 2013 Finals at Kota Damansara Pizza Hut. We were accompanied by our teacher advisor, Puan Shafinaz (someone who guided us all along the video making process and we wouldn’t be anywhere near

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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 Utara BOT SOLAR Team 2 - Penyertaan Daerah Kinta Utara KERETA SOLAR - Penyertaan Daerah Kinta Utara

PETROSCIENCE SCIENCE SHOW Team 1- Penyertaan Peringkat Sekolah PETROSCIENCE SCIENCE SHOW Team 2 - Penyertaan Peringkat Sekolah PETROSCIENCE SCIENCE SHOW Team 3 - Penyertaan Peringkat Sekolah PETROSCIENCE SCIENCE SHOW Team 1 Terpilih ke - Peringkat Negeri (Zon Utara)

REKACIPTA SEDEX 31st Team 1 - Peringkat Pemilihan REKACIPTA 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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