Shortlisted Candidates

Hey Custodians!

As I promised, the list of shortlisted candidates will be posted up on Thursday but sorry for the delay. So, here you go! However, you will not necessarily get the post which you have applied for. It once again depends on the interview session which will be organized as well as your potential. The tentative date for the interview session would be during meeting on Monday, 30th January 2012. The interview will be conducted by myself, Siti Sarah and Atikah. Shortlisted candidates will not be participating in the bio enzyme workshop. Instead, you will have to attend the interview session.

• Time: 2.15 pm to 4.30 pm
• Venue: Gather at the Memory Lane at 2.15 pm

Here's the list of shortlisted candidates:

1. Alya Zulaikha
2. Sarah Sheilla
3. Esther Kok
4. Ilavenil
5. Maryam Balqis
6. Iman Syafiqah
7. Nur Syafiqah
8. Nurul Anis Najwa
9. Lina Farzana
10. Siti Zulaikha
11. Anati Alyaa bt. Azhar
12. Durrah Sharifah
13. Nadia Natasha

We believe that some of you did not apply for any posts as you were not confident of your ability. However, we do see the leadership potential in some of you. Here's the list of those whom we have shortlisted to attend our interview session on  Monday based on the potential we believe you have! Please do attend the interview session as you wouldn't know if you have the potential unless you give it a try :)

1. Nadia Saleha
2. Amira Zainal
3. Maisarah Sobri
4. Iman Ridhuan
5. Ema Marya
6. Tengku Hasya
7. Zainab Sofiah
8. Siti Khairina bt. Mohd. Fikri
9. Nurnajwa Natasha A'Aziz
10. Khairah Alyaa Khalid
11. Siti Sarah Azhar
12. Tee Su Jen

We do not really know the current Form 2 batch as you are pretty new to the school and club. So, if you think you got what it takes to become one of the Board of Directors, please do not hesitate to inform us on Monday and do turn up for the interview if you're interested.

*Note: To be fair to those who have taken time to fill up the application forms, there will be a slight difference in the interviews conducted for those who applied and those who didn't.

We hope that everyone's happy with the decision which has been made. For further queries and clarification, do not hesitate to contact me (Farhanah) at 010-3606046.

Adious!

1st Custodes Terra Meeting of 2012

Yo, gang.
So on the 16th of January which fell on a Monday; the Custodes Terra Club - formerly known as Eco Rangers, though people still keep calling the club Eco Rangers - held their very first meeting in the Physics Lab. It's located in Block C, beneath the form 3 classes. Yeah, it might have been really dreary and grey, but there were too many members that if we tried gathering in a class; it would have exploded. Well, not exploded, but we would have died of suffocation due to the lack of oxygen and too much carbon dioxide... or somehting. Like this fish.

Yeah, I didn't post a real pciture of a dead fish, because seriously, have you ever tried typing dead goldfish in Google images? Wow, most of the pictures were kind of scary and disturbing, and since I want to maintain the number of readers here due to the importance of this blog (and also my life now), I made a wise decision of putting this picture here instead. At least it's, um... fluffy. Okay, so we held the meeting on that Monday. There weren't enough chairs so members started to get chairs from the next lab so they can sit.
Everyone was just plain noisy, so Farhanah had to tell everyone to be seated - or else. Okay, she didn't say that, but everyone started taking their seats real fast, like they had been shot at. Then, Farhanah started to introduce Custodes Terra. That was a must, since I doubt some of the students even knwo what we would be doing this whole year and why we're an important niche in school. If anyone asked me that, I would answer real easy and quick.
"BECAUSE, DUDE, WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS,"

After that, there was this really cool presentation that I really respect made by some of the members of the club. I REALLY respect the people (or person) who made that, because I know through experience that anything related to technology in work is really frustrating and hard. Man, what with all the pictures and music and effects - just wow, you know? Then we had an eco band performance by the eco band, now known as Custodes Musicus; which means the 'Earth Musicians'. Personally, I think it's a really cool and rad name. A genius must have descended upon us. Heh, just kidding. I was the genius who came up with the name.
They were really good even if they SAID they were rusty. They didn't practise during the holidays, but they were AWESOME. I bet everyone felt tignles down their spine when we watched the performance. After that, almost everyone wasnted to join the band. But since the practices would be on Saturdays, a few members decided not to join.
Then we had a tour around school. Each form was taken by two experienced members to lcations that were related to the club, such as the Herbs Garden, the Eco Corner and such. Everyone was excited and looked like wide-eyed does.
 
Soon after that, we returned to the lab. Members who didn't pay RM5 yet paid their fees and made sure their attendance were taken. Farhanah reminded us about the next meeting taking place on Monday after the Chinese New Year holidays, which will be on the 30TH OF JANUARY. She also told us to bring the following things the next meeting: -
1) Leftover fruit peels (such as orange peels)
2) A handful of brown sugar each
3) And ourselves
When the meeting ended at 4 pm, members started to flood out of the Physics Lab. SADLY, though, not many of the members picked up their chairs and put it back at the next lab where they originally belonged. So here's a personal thanks to this beautifully kind-hearted member, Alya Zulaika from 4SA. She carried al the chairs back into the lab next door. Members, learn from her generosity. Remember the song by Justin Timberlake; what goes around comes around and all that. I have never been good in hearing, sorry.
So last thing before this post end.
FUN FACT: -
Over 100 pesticide ingredients are suspected to cause birth defects, cancer, and gene mutations.

Stop usiing pesticides, and you will not end up like the teenage MUTANT ninja turtles.
Until next time. ~
 - Anati Alyaa Azhar

Custodes Terra Board of Directors Application!

Hey Custodians!

Well, as I mentioned during our 1st official general meeting, those of you who are interested to be a part of the Board of Directors of Custodes Terra (Eco Rangers), would be required to apply for the post of which you are interested in. The senior board of directors will be officially stepping down in March, after our Custodes Terra Official Installation, which will tentatively take place on the 17th of  March 2012, Saturday! Those applying will be on probation for a month and interviews will also be organized to elect our B.O.D. The interview dates will be informed later on. The posts that you can apply for are as follows:

1. President
2. Vice President
3. Secretary
4. Vice Secretary
5. Treasurer
6. Nurturing Director (mainly in charge of Bio Enzyme, Composting & Rain Water Harvesting)
7. Asst. Nurturing Director
8. Networking & Publicity Director
9. Asst. Networking & Publicity Director
10. Events & Campaigns Director
11. Asst. Events & Campaigns Director
12. Exhibitions Director
13. Asst. Exhibitions Director
14. Multimedia & Photography Director
15. Asst. Multimedia & Photography Director
16. Designing Director
17. Asst. Designing Director
18. Eco Band Performance Director
19. Asst. Eco Band Performance Director
20. Form 1 Representative
21. Form 2 Representative
22. Form 3 Representative
23. Form 4 Representative

Do download the registration forms by clicking on the link, Custodes Terra Application Form. The completed application forms are to be sent in via email to me at farhanah_sriaman@hotmail.com by Tuesday, 24th January 2012. Late submissions will not be entertained. Good luck in applying and try your very best to impress us! The results of the shortlisted nominees for the 2012/13 B.O.D. will be posted on the blog by Thursday, 26th January 2012.

All the best!

Yours Sincerely,
Nur Farhanah
Eco Rangers 2011/12 
President

Custodes Terra Registration

Hey there, again.

On the 13th of January which also fell on a Friday yesterday, there was a club registration in SMK(P) Sri Aman yesterday. Not only were there clubs to be enrolled in, but also sports and the uniform units. Our Eco Rangers, now Custodes Terra (Guardians of the Earth); are one of the various clubs in SMK(P) Sri Aman. Admittedly, a lot of students join the club at the starting of the year. But as time increases, the trickle of students decreased and only a number of them came. Only about twenty out of the first hundred. Which could also be calculated as a fifth of the club members.



Yeah, it was disheartening and kind of sad
.
To think a lot of people dropped out. As the period of time increases, the number of members dropping out also increases. But hey, at least we managed to differentiate the committed new members... Which was a total of three more. But now, we've decided to change our name to Custodes Terra, and hopefully, students will find it cool enough to join. I mean, I know we might attract people you cal, um... 'shallow-minded', I guess? But it doesn't matter as long as we have more members helping out to conserve Earth!

The school opened several other new clubs; like the English Language Club - which I was planning to join when I was form 1, but now my heart is... torn, not stuck. There were also the Maths and Science Club, The Bahasa Melayu Club and other clubs concerning subjects. It may sound cool, but it also increased competition. We have to be the BEST mong all the REST. Beat all the clubs to a pulp and take free reign - rule with an IRON FIST.



So there was a rush of students and the club received a lot of members signing up. Students were desperate for places, especially since there were unconfirmed rumours about each club having a limited space. So people madly signed up while Nur Farhanah Adam Malik, our president, calmed everyone down. There were a lot of the lower forms and some of the top forms. We needed a new generation to keep things up for our club when we graduate ourselves, so the lower forms' commitment was needed. When everyone signed up, they went out, which was a relief. Carbon dioxide had accumulatd in the room, causing it to get warm. Two of the eco teachers, Puan Illyani and Puan Yeo were there. We arranged all the forms and checked off the namelists. Syafiqah brought them home to be typed out properly.

The Eco Music Band now named 'Terra Musicus', received many interested new members.
Now that the form 5's will be leaving soon, they needed to pass down their knowledge to the junior members. Puan Yeo, Farhanah and Atikah has decided that the form 3's take over. The new project manager (president) was to be Nur Syafiqah Adam Malik, while I was put on AV and Documentation. Drrah Sharifah was made as head of exhibition and both Zulaikha and Lina were made into leaders of Terra Musicus and nurturing. It would be a lot of work, but we were willing to do it, so I guess we'll be okay. I'll find out more about the posts and I'll post it in this blog.

Well, I guess it's time for me to go now - since there's nothing else to say. Remember, save the Earth and the Earth will love you. Kill the Earth and we'll all be killed in the end.

Taiwan Trip Pictures

These are some of the many pictures taken on the trip to Taiwan!

Pn Yeo and Farhanah at the airport with their luggage. :D

The two Taiwan students in charge of the registration booth.

Syaqira writing down her details at the registration booth. :D

Pn Yeo smiling at the camera in the cushion seats of the bus!

Both Farhanah and Pn Yeo in the iEARN International Conference hall.

A picture of the iEarn International Conference and Youth Summit banner.

Young Minds Gathering

           On the 11th - 13th of November 2011, five lucky yet responsible members of our Toyota Eco Rangers were chosen to participate in the Gathering of the Young Minds even held in SMK(P) St George, Pulau Pinang. Puan Normah and Dr Teh, two of the many fabulous teachers in SMK(P) Sri Aman accompanied them to their delight. The event was under the Ministry of Education, and all the SBT schools (Sekolah Berprestasi Tinggi) in Malaysia were involved. The main reason this event was held, was for the schools to be able to share each of their ethos which made them uniquely different from other schools. For SMK(P) Sri Aman, the ethos presented was our school's green project.

          Five of our participants; Nur Farhanah, Angela Chong, Siti Sarah, Syaqira Farouq and Atikah were gathered at the Pudu Raya Bus Station to board the five hour bus to Penang, accompanied by Pn Normah, one of the eco teachers. Man, that must have been some journey! But I guess when you're travelling with a group of friends, the journey gets even more interesting, huh? They then made their way to SMK(P) St George when they reached Penang in time to register themselves.

          Once registered, our fellow members made their way into their respective rooms and checked in. They met a lot of other friendly SBT students there, and they used their extra time to make friends. Around 4:30 pm, everyone gathered in the dining area for tea before listening to a briefing of the three-day programme. Soon after, the five went back to their rooms and got ready for the first main event that day; the opening ceremony. The ceremony started with the arrival of the guests of honour, the singing of the national anthem, followed by one of the students reciting the prayers. The headmistress of SMK(P) St George made her speech, followed by the deputy chief general of Malaysia's Ministry of Education which officiated the ceremony. Each school was given their certificates for their participation in this first SBT event which was yet to be held. SMK(P) St George and SJK(C) Perempuan Cina performed to lighten up the ceremony's atmosphere and also as entertainment. Once the opening ceremony was done, all the participants had a light supper before turning in for the night.
          Everyone woke up early the next morning, due to the fact that the main agenda was coming up. The first activity doen was for each SBT school to present their ethos according to the posters they prepared. For SMK(P) Sri Aman, Nur Farhanah presented our ethos by touching on all the green initiatives carried out in our school. There were primary school students performing musical performances at the main hall during the poster presentation. The presentation on the 'Kehebatan SBT' was up next. This event had only six schools involved; three each from primary schools and secondary schools. We were lucky, for our school was shortlisted as one of the schools participating due to our write up sent last month. Skeolah Tunku Abdul Razak presented their ethos followed by our school talking about our green initiatives. NExt, SMK Sultanah Asma presented on their SASBAND followed by the three other primary schools.
          After the presentations, all the students had lunch and got ready for the heritage tour. The heritage tour around Penang were guided by the SMK(P) St George students themselves, which is really impressive. The participants' first stop was Bazaar Chowrasta, where they were able to buy some souvenirs. NExt up was Fort Cornwalls, an amzing place with an interesting historical background; followed by the famous P.Ramlee House. Then, everyone were brought to Gurney Plaza, a popular shopping mall next to Queensbay, for dinner. The heritage tour ended at the Gurney Plaza, and everyone returned to get ready for the Symphony Concert that night. Everyone dressed up in their best clothes, and it was a rather big event. SMK(P) St George, SJK(C) Perempuan Cina, and the Malay College of Kuala Kangsar performed their musicals, and everyone was amazed with the awesome performances. The concert ended at 10:30 pm. After a light supper, everyone was too tired for anything else except bedtime.
          The SMK(P) St George students held an interactive and physical activity the next day. New frieds were made, bonds deepened, and everyone agreed it was a lot of fun. Sadly, the programme was coming to a close at the next event was the closing ceremony. Just like the opening ceremony, the Head of the Ministry of Education arrived, followed by the singing of the national anthem and the reading of prayers. Then, thee was a reflection session and one of the chosen delegates was Nur Farhanah, one of our participants. A video of the three-day programme followed the reflection session, and the Head of the Ministry of Education made a speech as an officiation of the closing ceremony.
          The highlight of the event, was of course, the prize giving session to the contest winners! The Malay College of Kuala Kangsar won first for the poster competition in the high school category. SMK(P) Sri Aman was called up next, for we won the 'Kehebatan SBT' Contest! The ceremony ended with a few performances from SMK(P) St George and SJK(C) Perempuan Cina students. After the ceremony, the delegates had lunch and were able to exchange contacts and such, promising to keep in touch; also saying their last goodbyes before starting for home.
          The Gathering of the Young Minds was an eventful and exciting events, full or personalities and spirits! The participants managed to learn the other SBT school's unique ethos and have all gained a good experience. We hope other events like such will be held in the future, for students can gain experience and share different views and knowledge to build a brighter future. The whole team along with the five participants were happy to know that all their years of hardwork has paid off as we won the competition, making SMK(P) Sri Aman a well-known school in Malaysia.