State Essay Writing Competition

MOZAC sent 3 students to this competition despite the very short notice given by JPN.The letter was received in the afternoon, a day before the actual competition in which students need to bring their first drafts. MOZAC could have sent more students if the letter reached us earlier because many students were interested to join the competition had they knew about it earlier...half a day is such a short notice amongst their busy schedule with other SBT programmes going on in school.

The State Essay writing competition in conjunction with the Teacher's Day celebration 2011 was held at SMK Teknik Jasin on 22 February 2011. The theme is Thank you Teacher. Students had to write an essay of 500 words for lower secondary and 1000 words for upper secondary. MOZAC was represented by:

1. Umar Hakeem - The Unsung Hero (lower secondary)


2. Adlina Rahim - ( Upper secondary)
3. Jananeswary Servai - (Upper secondary)

PIES 1 : 14 Feb - 18 Feb 2011

POTENTIAL SEEN FOR KOTA TINGGI TO LURE MORE VISITORS

Kota Tinggi, an area gifted with natural resources and scenic settings, is set to become a major tourist attraction in Johor.
Located just over 40km from Johor Baru, the district exudes a fresh, calm and relaxing ambience. The stunning beaches of Desaru make it a popular international destination.
The attractions include the Kota Tinggi waterfall, Johor Lama Fort, theme museums, seafood villages and historical sites.
Johor Tourism, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman said that Kota Tinggi had everything for a perfect holiday. “We see Kota Tinggi is a potential southern getaway as it is near Johor Baru, the southern gateway to Peninsular Malaysia.Tourists arriving at Senai international Airport will have easier access into Desaru when the Senai-Desaru Expressway is opened this year,” he said.
Hoo said the state had re-structured travel packages and tourism attractions in Johor. He said the attractions had been divided into nine categories – eco-tourism, culture and heritage, islands and beaches, shopping, food and entertainment, health and education, sports and recreation, homestay and agro-tourism, golfing and accommodation, meetings, conventions and exhibitions.
“We must make changes and repackage our products from time to time to attract tourists,” he said.

Theme : People (Adapted From STAR Online)
Instructions: Listen and say these words out loud.

WORD LIST 1. gifted
2. resources
3. calm
4. destination
5. sites
6. potential
7. gateway
8. packages
9. attractions
10. heritage,
11. recreation
12. homestay
13. accommodation,
14. conventions
15. repackage

Instruction: Listen and write down the definitions of the words given.

ENRICHMENT LIST
1 lure
2 scenic
3 excudes
4 ambiance
5 stunning

English Through Literature Workshop

On Jan 25 2011,Puan Haidah Azudin and I attended a half day workshop at Dewan Bestari, Melaka. The guest speaker Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cynthia Yolanda Doss, Academy of Language Studies UITM, Shah Alam shared with us her views and experiences in teaching Literature. She talked about Literature: Creating Awareness and Engaging Students in Class. We did a reflection on what is our perception of Literature as it is very important for teachers to have the passion for literature and teaching before we could attract the students to love Literature. The world of literature develops critical thinking in students and this is one of the most important skills for students to have nowadays. Literature helps hone thought processes and introduces concepts and experiences. It allows students to see other points of view and teaches students about culture ther than their own. Most importantly, literature encourages reading. Puan Haidah and I participated actively in the group work and even shared our views/opinions on certain issues for which we were well rewarded..thanks to Oxford Fajar.

For all the Teachers Out There

2011 promises more hard work and greater challenges for teachers. In the 3 weeks of school, the teachers have worked hard to make sure that the lessons are taught, the classrooms are organised and what not. Here's something that a friend shared with me and I would like to share them with all of you because it has given me the motivation and drive to charge ahead and most importantly, it has made me smile... enjoy:
In honour of teachers!
The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life. One man, a CEO (proud of being a professional), decided to explain the problem with education. He argued, 'What's a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?' He reminded the other dinner guests what they say about teachers: 'Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach.'

To stress his point he said to another guest; 'You're a teacher, Mary. Be honest. What do you make?'Mary, who had a reputation for honesty and frankness replied, 'You want to know what I make? (She paused for a second, then began...)
'Well, I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could. I make a C+ feel like the Medal of Honour. I make kids sit through 30 minutes of class time when their parents can't make them sit for 5 without an I Pod, Game Cube or movie rental.

You want to know what I make?' (She paused again and looked at each and every person at the table.) ''I make kids wonder. I make them question. I make them apologize and mean it. I make them have respect and take responsibility for their actions. I teach them to write and then I make them write. Keyboarding isn't everything.

I make them read, read, read. I make them show all their work in Maths. They use their God given brain, not the man-made calculator. I make my students learn everything they need to know in English while preserving their unique cultural identity. I make my classroom a place where all my students feel safe. I make my students stand, to say the Pledge of Allegiance to the National Flag, and sing the National Anthem, because we live in this great country.Finally, I make them understand that if they use the gifts they were given, work hard, and follow their hearts, they can succeed in life.'

Mary paused one last time and then continued, then, when people try to judge me by what I make, with me knowing money isn't everything, I can hold my head up high and pay no attention because they are ignorant.....
You want to know what I make?
I MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
What do you make Mr. CEO?'His jaw dropped, he went silent.

Welcome 2011

I can't believe that it is already the end of the second week of 2011. How time flies...Nevertheless I am ready to face the new challenges ahead. 2010 was a very busy year and i had neglected this blog for quite sometimes since I am also managing the school's blog and a few other blogs. Hopefully, I will manage to do better this year. Wish me luck.

Another fresh new year is here . . .
Another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
To love and laugh and give!

This bright new year is given me
To live each day with zest . . .
To daily grow and try to be
My highest and my best!

I have the opportunity
Once more to right some wrongs,
To pray for peace, to plant a tree,
And sing more joyful songs!”

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

International Competitions and Assessment For Schools 2010 (ICCAS)

This year 44 students took ICCAS by Educational Assessment Australia, UNSW Global Pty Limited. 44 students of form 1- 4 took the exam at the library from 7.30 - 8.30 am.Hopefully. next year, more students will be able to sit for this exam.

Writing Workshop 3

Another writing workshop was held for form 3 students on 17 July 2010. This time the workshop focused on personal response (literature). The students worked in groups to complete the graphic organizers and then answer the questions given to them. The questions are on characters, events, themes and moral values. The workshop was conducted by Puan Norizah Baba and Puan Amesah Awal.

Mag. Inc 2010

This year we received 122 entries from the form 1, 2, 3 and 4 students. This year's theme is A Better Life. The students produced mini magazines that deal with the environment, health and social issues.This year the form 1, 2 and 4 did the magazines as part of their coursework for the second semester. Good job everybody.

UIA Debate 2010

On 16th - 2010, MOZAC sent 1 team to this annual event and this year MOZAC qualified to the quarter finals.Congratulations. The debaters are:
1. Mohd Azri Abdullah
2. Mohd Daniel Abdullah
3. Thulaja Thesa Vasudhevan
4. Ahmad Rahimi Khairul Salleh

Teachers in charge: Pn Wan Hailah & Pn Ivy Foo

SAFE English Carnival 2010

At the English Carnival held at Sek. Men. Teknik Melaka Tengah on 7th April 2010,MOZAC students took part in various competitions such as poem recitation,scrap book competition,spelling bee, English language games and karaoke. Below are the results:

Poem recitation - 1st place
Mohd Azfar Adam & Marlia

Language Games - 1st place
Erick Naim & group

Scrapbook competition - 2nd place
Justin & group

Karaoke - 2nd place
Haziqah

Spelling Bee - 3rd& 4th
Nursyafiqah & Zulfarahin

TRAXX FM ‘I WANNA BE A DEEJAY’ WORKSHOP

On 13th of March 2010, five of our school students, namely Jananieswary Servai, Sarah Nur’Ain, Nur Diyana, Umar Hakeem and Izat, attended a workshop on deejaying at RTM Melaka. ‘I WANNA BE A DEEJAY’ workshop was organized by Traxx fm under Melaka fm. Throughout this workshop, participants were exposed and explained about deejaying. Firstly, we’d ice breaking activity. After that, deejays ‘Roundhead’ and ‘Double D’ of Traxx fm’s morning crew, presented two modules regarding deejaying. After giving us a clear picture of deejaying, all participants were given a chance to experience it by ourselves. We’re divided into a few groups and we’re to start our own production, which consist of recording and editing, after lunch. After the mouth-watering, delicious meal from Renaissance hotel, we started our production right away. All of us were on the edge of our seats. We’re told to come up with our own station name and tagline, a title for a particular programme, date and time and logo. Besides that, we were also told to choose a producer (representing the head of our group); the head of our station and talents-deejays etc. All participant were really cooperative.
The facilitators assisted us and helped us in editing our production. Later, each group were to present their station to all. We had no idea that this production was actually a competition. Both Jananieswary and Sarah’s group won the first and second prize respectively. Besides being able to make new friends, we also managed to obtain knowledge on deejaying and have loads of fun at the same time. Thanks to the English Department for giving us the opportunity to have a bash at deejaying.

Reported by:
Jananieswary Servai

English Debate - Southern Zone HKSBP

MOZAC sent a team to the Southern Zone HKSBP at SAMURA on 12 - 15 March 2010. The debaters are:
1. Mohd Azri Abdullah
2. Mohd Daniel Abdullah
3. Thulaja Thesa Vasudhevan
4. Ahmad Rahimi Khairul Salleh

Here's the results of the debates:

Session 1: MOZAC vs SMSJ
Theme: Culture
Motion: The learning of Traditional game should be made compulsory in schools
Winner: MOZAC
Best Speaker: Thulaja Thesa

Session 2: MOZAC vs SAKTI
Theme: Sport
Motion: This house would punish sports teams for violence perpetrated by their fans
Winner: MOZAC
Best Speaker: Thulaja Thesa

Session 3: MOZAC vs SASER
Theme: Environment
Motion: This house believes that the government should subsidise green -products
Winner: MOZAC
Best Speaker: Thulaja Thesa

Session 4: MOZAC vs ISIS
Theme: Sosial
Motion: This house believes that married couples should live with their parents
Result: MOZAC
Best Speaker: Thulaja Thesa

Session 5: MOZAC vs STF
Theme: Economy
Motion: This house supports mega sales
Result: STF
Best Speaker: Thulaja Thesa

Session 6: Bye
Theme: Politic & Leadership

Session 7: MOZAC vs SDAR
Theme: Education
Motion: This house believes that all school should be coed
Result: MOZAC
Best Speaker: Thulaja Thesa

Semi Final: MOZAC vs TKC
Theme: Science & Technology
Motion: This house believes that technology is making us less human
Result: TKC
Best Speaker: TKC’s first speaker

Congratulations to the team and good luck in UIA Debate in April.

Writing Workshop 1

On 6th March 2010, the form 3 students had a writing workshop where they worked in small groups. The topics covered in this workshop are:
1. Informal Letter
2. Formal letter
3. Speech
4. Picture series
5. Article
6. Report

The groups completed the prewriting activities before producing 19 sample essays on the 6 topics in the 3 hours workshop. Thank you to Jane, Nabil, Aisyah, who had helped to be co fascilitators for this worshop. The teachers involved are Puan Norizah Baba & Pn. Amesah Awal.Congratulations to all involved.

Mind mapping in Literature Class

Students are encouraged to mind map in literature class to help them remember the characters, plot and events. Students find it easy to write using the mind map that they have done. Here are some examples done by form 3 students.

Readers' Theatre in MOZAC

Readers' theatre is introduced in MOZAC to improve students' spoken language.It also helps students to gain more confidence in using the language. It's also hoped that the students will develop an interest in reading because the scripts are based on books written by authors like Roald Dahl and others. 4 Alpha students are the first group of students who are exposed to this new programme and here are some shots taken when they practice their lines. Later, the rest of the form 4 students are given the script of The BFG (The Big Friendly Giant) and the form 1 students are given Which shoes to Choose.