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3 FROM THE DESK OF THE HEAD OF SECONDARY SCHOOL Dear Students and Parents/Guardians, Welcome to the 2024/2025 academic year. I am very much grateful to witness this school relive back to create more memorable memories. This Student Handbook is an informational resource for the programs and policies we have planned at Sri Bestari Private School. Traditionally, new and existing policies are reviewed, revised, or amended annually as we prepare for the new Handbook to be published. We would like to thank you in advance for partnering with the SBPSKL administrative team. We encourage you to assist us as we challenge our students academically while hoping they take advantage of our many available programmes, athletics and co-curricular opportunities. Our pursuit of greatness will continue, and we look forward to providing a student-centered, values-based education to all of our students. I am excited to work with you to make this an exciting and successful year for our students. Thank you, Dziana Mohd Saleh Head of School (Secondary) (SBPSKL)
4 VISION & MISSION VISION TO RECOGNISE THE STUDENT’S FULL POTENTIAL AND DEVELOP IT IN EXCITING AND EFFECTIVE WAYS TO BECOME A HOLISTIC INDIVIDUAL MISSION ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: TO PRODUCE STUDENTS WHO; ARE EXCELLENT IN ALL THE BASIC SKILLS HAVE GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS ESPECIALLY IN ENGLISH AND BAHASA MELAYU DEVELOP ANALYTICAL AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS ARE SELF-DIRECTED TO BECOME LEARNERS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: TO REALISE AND DEVELOP; THE STUDENT’S POTENTIAL AND TALENT THEIR CRITICAL, CREATIVE AND LIVING SKILLS FOR FUTURE LIFE LEADERSHIP QUALITY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: TO FOSTER CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, GOOD CITIZENSHIP QUALITIES AND A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILTY
5 LAGU NEGARAKU LAGU NEGERI SELANGOR DULI YANG MAHA MULIA, SELAMAT DI ATAS TAKHTA, ALLAH LANJUTKAN USIA TUANKU, RAKYAT MOHON RESTU, BAWAH DULI TUANKU, BAHAGIA SELAMASELAMANYA, AMAN DAN SENTOSA, DULI YANG MAHA MULIA. LAGU SEKOLAH SRI BESTARI SEKOLAH SRI BESTARI, SEINDAH NAMA DAN ERTI, BERDIRI MEGAH, TERSERGAM INDAH, BERANI BINA SEJARAH. KAMI ANAK BESTARI, MENGUKIR NAMA DAN PEKERTI, MENIMBA ILMU, MEMBINA DIRI, MENGAMAL BUDAYA MURNI. MAJULAH BESTARI MAJU, TERUSKAN SAMPAI KE MERCU, GEMILANG TERUS GEMILANG, BESTARI PASTI CEMERLANG. KAMI PELAPIS NEGARA, BERSATU BERSEMANGAT WAJA, MAJU DAN MARA BERSAMA, BESTARI PASTI BERJAYA. Negaraku Tanah tumpahnya darahku, Rakyat hidup Bersatu dan maju, Rahmat bahagia Tuhan kurniakan, Raja kita Selamat bertakhta, Rahmat bahagia Tuhan kurniakan Raja kita Selamat bertakhta
6 SBPSKL CODE OF CONDUCT PROFESSIONALISME EXCELLENCE RESPECT WE… are all proud of our school and everything we do reflects that pride attend regularly and arrive punctually every morning for lessons dress smartly, cleanly and neatly respect our fellow students and teachers at all times say NO to bullying and extortion say NO to stealing, smoking, vaping, littering, vandalism and foul language adopt a culture of “Manners Matter” use English or Bahasa Malaysia in class as well as outside class complete our work on time and to a high standard support school sports, activities, projects and special events.
7 SCHOOL AND DAILY SCHEDULES Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 7.40 a.m. – 7.50 a.m. Homeroom 7.50 a.m.– 9.50 a.m. Lesson 9.50 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. Break 10.30 a.m. – 12.55 p.m. Lesson 12.55 p.m. – 1.30 p.m. Lunch 1.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m Lesson 3.30 p.m. Dismissal Wednesday 7.40 a.m. – 7.50 a.m. Homeroom 7.50 a.m.– 9.50 a.m. Lesson 9.50 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. Break 10.30 a.m. – 12.55 p.m. Lesson 12.55 p.m. – 1.30 p.m. Lunch 1.30 p.m. – 2.30 p.m Lesson 2.30 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Co-curricular Activity 4.00 p.m. Dismissal Friday 7.40 a.m. – 7.50 a.m. Homeroom 7.50 a.m.– 9.50 a.m. Lesson 9.50 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. Break 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Lesson 12.30 p.m. Dismissal
8 COMMUNICATIONS STUDENT INFORMATION All form one and new students need to fill up the Student’s Profile form. These information are needed for us to key in the data in our system and into the APDM (Aplikasi Pangkalan Data Murid) required by the Ministry of Education. The information may also be useful for other school purposes. CHANGES IN STUDENT INFORMATION Should your information changes, please inform the school immediately. CONTACTING YOUR CHILD If you need to contact your child during the school day, please call the school’s office at 03-62758304. Students are not permitted to use their hand phones during school hours. E-MAIL E-mail is one of the most cost effective, timely and efficient way for the teachers and school administration to communicate with the parents. All the information that are related to school like events and examinations will be notified to parents through e-mail by the class teacher. If you do not receive any emails by the first month of January 2020, please let us know immediately. WEBSITE Our website, www.sribestari.edu.my allows you to stay in closer contact with Sri Bestari Private Schools. Parents can also log onto the parents portal using these steps if you have a concern: Step 1 - using any web browser type : parents.sribestari.edu.my in the url address bar Step 2 - log in using combination of student’s ID (including the character and number) and student’s IC Number/Passport Number as registered with Sri Bestari (without space or - )
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10 MERIT AND DEMERIT SYSTEM S.O.P DEMERITS SYSTEM S.O.P PENALTY SYSTEM S.O.P MOBILE PHONES S.O.P LATE COMERS S.O.P ABSENTEEISM STUDENTS’ DRESS CODE DISCIPLINE DEPARTMENT
11 MERIT & DEMERIT SYSTEM Discipline Department is to promote a more positive and productive atmosphere here at Sri Bestari Private School (Secondary) while teaching students to achieve academic excellence. This plan is built on student self-reflection of behaviors that can either promote or inhibit their academic success. Through reflection of these behaviors, students can begin to choose positive behaviors more often, increasing the academic success of all students. Hence, we implement Merit & Demerit System in our school. Classroom based only. Each student will be given 100 points at the beginning of one academic year. Positive Behaviour: Merit Negative Behaviour: Demerit SUBJECT TEACHER 1. Advice for the 1st & 2nd time of offence. 2. Warn if the offence repeats for the 3rd time. 3. Record the offence if repeats for the 4th time and more and also give demerit points. 4. Inform class teacher about the case. CLASS TEACHER 1. Record the merit & demerit points in students’ conduct card at the end of each month. 2. Take necessary action based on cases referred by subject teachers: a) Advise b) Warning letter c) Counseling session d) Refer to Discipline Department 3. At the end of each academic year, finalise the points. DISCIPLINE DEPARTMENT
12 DEMERIT POINTS No Offence Demerit Points 1 Incomplete Attire 2 2 Late to class 2 3 Truancy 5 4 Rowdiness 2 5 Playfulness 2 6 Talkativeness 2 7 Disobedience 2 8 Defiance 2 9 Rudeness 5 10 Sleeping 3 11 Foul Language 5 12 Going off task 2 13 Littering 2 14 Eating / drinking in class 3 15 Not completing classwork 2 16 Not bringing textbook / exercise book/ materials for class 2 17 Not bringing sports attire 2 18 Not submitting homework 2 19 Leaving class without permission 3 20 Taking things without permission 2 21 Leaving personal belongings 2 MERIT POINTS No Details Merit Points 1 *100% attendance without late to school (in a month) 2 2 Give information about certain case 2 - 5 3 Social Contribution (Volunteer) 2 - 5 4 Academic excellence (Mid-Year & End of Year Examination): a) Good class Straight As ≥ 5 As 1 – 4 As b) Other classes ≥ 5 As 1 – 4 As Pass all subjects 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 Represent school district level (MSSD) 2 6 Represent school state level (MSSS) 3 7 Represent school national level (MSSM) 5 8 Represent school international level 8 9 Return found valuable items to office or teachers 2 - 5
13 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES DEMERIT SYSTEM 100 POINTS Beginning of the year 15 demerits Warning letter from Class teacher (c.c to Discipline Department) Class teacher inform the parents 1 st Counseling session 30 demerits 1 st Warning letter from Discipline Department (c.c to Class Teacher) Discipline Department will inform parents 2 nd Counseling session 40 demerits 2 nd Warning letter from Discipline Department (c.c to Class Teacher) Penalty points from Discipline Department (10 – 20 penalty points) 3 rd Counseling session
14 Corrective Measures Suggested List of Actions To Be Taken By: Form / Subject Teachers o Advice o Verbal Warning o Deductions of demerit points o Issuing letters to parents o Meeting with parents School Counsellor o Advice o Psychological Intervention o Counselling session
15 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES PENALTY SYSTEM 100 Points First Admission to the School 85 Points (After 15 Penalty Points Deducted) First Warning Letter issued by Discipline Department Inform The Parents / Guardians Counseling Session 70 Points (After 30 Penalty Points Deducted) First Suspension Letter issued by Discipline Unit Suspension for 3 Schooling Days Inform The Parents / Guardians Counseling Session 55 Points (After 45 Penalty Points Deducted) Second Warning Letter issued by Discipline Unit Inform The Parents / Guardians Counselling Session 40 Points (After 60 Penalty Points Deducted) Second Suspension Letter issued by Discipline Unit Suspension for 5 Schooling Days Inform The Parents / Guardians Counselling Session Involvement in any other offences will lead to expulsion
16 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES MOBILE PHONES 1) Students need to fill up the Mobile Phone Policy & Agreement and submit the complete form to Discipline Department. 2) Students surrender their mobile phones to Class Teacher or Assistant Class Teacher every morning during homeroom time (7.40 a.m. – 7.50 a.m.). 3) Class teacher or Assistant Class Teacher will keep the mobile phones in a box and to be kept in Discipline Department. Only teachers can carry the box with mobile phones. 4) Late comers (after 8.00 a.m.) have to surrender their mobile phones to Discipline Department upon arrival. 5) Last subject teacher will return the mobile phones to the students during dismissal time. On Wednesday, Class teacher or Assistant Class Teacher will return the mobile phones to their respective students. Only teachers can take and carry the box with mobile phones. 6) If any students are found with mobile phones during school hours (fail to surrender), the mobile phones will be confiscated and can only be claimed on the last day of the term.
17 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES LATE COMERS 7.45 a.m. – 7.55 a.m. : Prefects will issue Late Slip to the students. Later than 7.55 a.m. : Students need to obtain late slip from Discipline Department. 3 times late to school Verbal warning from Discipline Department. Discipline Department will contact the parents. 3 times late to school after verbal warning from Discipline Department 1 st reminder from Discipline Department. Discipline Department will contact the parents. Counseling session 4 times late to school after 1st reminder from Discipline Department 2 nd reminder from Discipline Department. Discipline Department will contact the parents. Counseling session Community service 5 times late to school after 2nd reminder from Discipline Department 1 st Warning letter from Discipline Department. Discipline Department will contact the parents. Counseling session Community service 10 Penalty points
18 5 times late to school after 1st warning from Discipline Department 2 nd Warning letter from Discipline Department. Discipline Department will contact the parents. Counseling session Community service 10 Penalty points 5 times late to school after 2nd warning from Discipline Department 1 st Suspension (3 schooling days) Discipline Department will contact the parents. Counseling session Community service 10 Penalty points Follow S.O.P (Penalty system) Each time late to school = 2 penalty points
19 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES ABSENTEEISM Parent/Guardian needs to inform Form Teachers through letter, email, Whatsapp, SMS, telephone calls etc if the student is absent from school. Form Teachers must keep a record of the absenteeism of their students. 3 consecutive days Form Teacher to contact parents via letter, email, Whatsapp, SMS, telephone calls etc. (need to record). 5 days (without valid reasons) Form Teacher to contact parents via letter, email, Whatsapp, SMS, telephone calls etc. (need to record). Form Teacher will issue 1st Reminder Letter to students. (a copy to Discipline Dept.) Counseling session 10 days (without valid reasons) Form Teacher to contact parents via letter, email, Whatsapp, SMS, telephone calls etc. (need to record). Form Teacher will issue 2nd Reminder Letter to students. (a copy to Discipline Dept.) Counseling session. 20 days (without valid reasons) Form Teacher to contact parents via letter, email, Whatsapp, SMS, telephone calls etc. (need to record). Form Teacher will issue 3rd Reminder Letter to students. (a copy to Discipline Dept.) Counseling session.
20 STUDENTS’ DRESS CODE DAY DRESS CODE REMARK Monday & Examination Complete school uniform, black leather shoes and black socks (with e-card). No PE & no sports practice. Wednesday (Co-cu Day) Co-Cu shirt with black/dark blue track bottom and sports shoes (with e-card). For Week B, students can wear full attire of their uniform bodies. Friday Sports House shirt with black/dark blue track bottom and sport shoes throughout the day. Students can wear sports house t-shirt from home. No short pants and tights are allowed in classrooms. Physical Education (PE) lesson Sports House t-shirt with black/dark blue track bottom and sport shoes throughout the day. Students can wear sports house t-shirt from home. No short pants and tights are allowed in classrooms. Sports Practise Sports House shirt with black/dark blue track bottom and sport shoes throughout the day. Students can wear sports house t-shirt from home if the sports practice is held during school hours. Students are required to wear school uniform from home then change to sports attire if the sports practice is held after school hours. No short pants and tights are allowed in classrooms. Standard Sports / Early Events Sports House shirt with black/dark blue track bottom and sport shoes throughout the day. Students are allowed to wear shorts/tights during the event only. No short pants and tights are allowed in classrooms. School Trips Co-Cu shirt with black/dark blue track bottom and sports shoes (with e-card). Subject to change based on organiser’s requirement. Report Card Day Co-cu shirt with school pants/skirt and black leather shoes.
21 GUIDELINES: Uniforms should not be too loose or too tight. Plain black leather shoes & black plain socks (above ankle). Sweater (black colour only with zip or button) can only be worn with permission from Discipline Department. Caps or hats are not allowed during school hours. Complete e-card should be worn all the time except PE lesson at the field. Students must wear neat and clean uniform. Belt must be plain black without any excessive design and buckle. Long sleeve shirt (prefects, librarians and Muslim girls)must be buttoned all the time. Girls’ skirt (long skirt) must be at least below the knee. Long skirt (prefects, librarians and Muslim girls). PE attire: Sports house t-shirt, black or dark track bottom and sports shoes. Tights, leggings or shorts can only be worn while doing sports activities. Tights, leggings or shorts are not allowed to be worn in classroom. Any religious symbol can be worn with only black string which long enough to be covered by the shirt. Students are not allowed to wear any accessories except a watch and a pair of earrings for girls (bottom of ear lobe). Boys are not allowed to wear any earrings or accessories. Students are not allowed to put on any make-ups. Hair style: 1) Boys: short and neat. The side should not reach the ears, back does not touch the collar and front does not cover the forehead. No colorings and punk, skinhead style. 2) Girls: Girls with long hair (touch shoulder) should tie the hair neatly with black or white ribbons or hair clips. Any kinds of tattoo is not allowed. Short and clean finger nails at all time. Smartwatch (Apple Watch, Huawei Watch etc) is not allowed.
22 BOYS’ HAIR FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW SIDE VIEW GIRLS’ SHORT HAIR FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW SIDE VIEW GIRLS’ LONG HAIR FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW SIDE VIEW
23 SCHOOL UNIFORM BOY GIRL MUSLIM GIRLS
24 SPORTS ATTIRE BOY GIRL CO-CU ATTIRE BOY GIRL
25 PREFECTS BOY GIRL LIBRARIANS BOY GIRL (MUSLIM)
26 SCHOOL SHOES (a) BOYS (b) GIRLS
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28 SAFETY AND SECURITY EMERGENCIES AND FIRE DRILL During emergency procedures or evacuation, students, teachers, staff and visitors are required to follow all emergency directions given by school. The following are the procedures for the fire drill. FIRE DRILL INSTRUCTIONS Long non-stop siren or bell indicates a fire or an emergency If there is no electricity supply, the bell will be rung manually to indicate a fire/emergency Students have to line up and leave their classrooms, the library or any other place as soon as possible according to the fire drill plan Teacher in classrooms will take charge to cam, assemble and take the students down to the field with the monitoring books Students are advised to be calm and not to shout or scream Students have to leave their bags and other belongings in the class before they march to the field Teachers are to ensure that all the switches for lights, air conditioners, fans, computers and gas pipes are switched off before leaving the classroom, laboratories, office, staffrooms and other rooms Teacher in the staffroom, are to bring along all the class registers before the adjourn to the field Teachers and students are to use the correct staircase as shown in the plan Teachers have to keep an eye on the students all the time during the fire drill session Teachers and students are to assemble accordingly to their stipulated places Class teachers have to take attendance of students in the field and report any missing students immediately Upon receiving the all-clear signal, students can then go back to their respective classrooms CAR STICKERS Parents will be given a free car sticker when they register their child. The guard will only allow cars with School’s Sticker to enter the school at any times. Second and subsequent car stickers can be purchased from the account’s office. VISITORS Parents are considered visitors during the school day. As a safety measure, everyone must enter and exit through the main doors during the school hours. All visitors are required to report to the guard house and will be given a visitor pass to wear during the school day. For security reasons, all visitors and parents are not allowed to go into classrooms at any time. Please proceed to the school office, where your enquiry will be dealt with.
29 PICKING UP CHILD/WARD EARLIER Parents / guardians are to see any Head of Departments in the main office. You are required to fill up some details in the Early Dismissal Log Book. A permission slip will be prepared and your child/ward will be called to the office. You are to pass the permission slip to the guard on duty before exiting. Please take note that you are only allowed to bring home your own child/ward. Parents/guardians who send drivers or other relatives to pick up their child/ward must bring a letter as proof of consent. LOST AND FOUND 1) Students are advised to bring enough money for the day only. 2) Parents are advised to notify the class teacher/school in case your child bring along a large amount of money with them for examples to pay for the school fess or trip fees. 3) Students are advised to bring their valuables like wallet with them at all times especially during break and lunch. 4) The school will attend to all complaints lodged by students due to lost of valuables but the school is not liable to refund any losts.
30 HEALTH HEALTH CONDITIONS AND ALLERGIES The school will work closely with parents whose children have an acute or chronic health need such as asthma, diabetes, allergies or any other illness. Parents need to notify the school about their child’s specific health needs or allergies in the Student’s Profile form. The student and parents will work with the school to determine how best to manage the health conditions and plan for any potential emergency situations. ILLNESS AND INJURY If the child is ill at home, please inform the school through the office or the class teacher to report the reason for absence. When a student becomes ill or is injured at school, first aid and illness management will be provided by the school and parents/guardian will be contacted as soon as possible. It is important that the names and phone numbers listed in the Student’s Profile are current and updated. In case of serious injury, the school will refer the students to the nearest clinic or hospital with the permission from the parents/guardian. INSURANCE All students are covered under the Group Student Personal Accident (PA). In case of injuries or accidents in school or during competition representing school, students can claim for the insurance, provided full settlement of the fees for the current semester has been made. RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES Written doctor’s approval are required for students who need to be excused from physical education activities, sports practices or any sports events. The letter needs to mention the period of restriction to take effect.
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32 CO-CURRICULUM 1. Co-curriculum activities will be held as follows: DAY Wednesday TIME 2.30 – 4.00 pm WEEK A Clubs and societies WEEK B Uniform bodies DRESS CODE Co-cu shirt (Week A) Uniform/Co-cu shirt (Week B) SPORTS & GAMES Refer to teacher advisors 2. Each student is compulsory to register for : (a) ONE club and society (b) ONE Uniform Body (c) At least ONE Sports/Games 3. The following are the list for all the Clubs, Societies and Uniform Bodies. (a) Uniform Bodies ● ST JOHN AMBULANCE ● TAEKWONDO ● PENGAKAP MUDA/REMAJA ● WUSHU ● PANDU PUTERI REMAJA/RENJER ● MARCH BAND ● KRS (b) Clubs and Societies • BAHASA MELAYU • BAHASA INGGERIS • BAHASA CINA • PPI(COMPULSORY FOR MUSLIM STUDENTS) • CYBER KIDS • KEBUDAYAAN • INTERACT • KATERING • UNESCO • USAHAWAN MUDA • PENCINTA ALAM • AEROANGKASA • KERJAYA
33 (c) Sports and Games BADMINTON BOLA JARING/NETBALL BOLA KERANJANG/BASKETBALL BOLA SEPAK/FOOTBALL CATUR/INDOOR GAMES GIMNASTIK/CHEERLEADING* KRIKET/CRICKET PING PONG BOLING PADANG/LAWN BOWL* HARIMAU BESTARI (Football)* RENANG/SWIMMING* *Bayaran dikenakan/Fees apply
34 SCHEDULE OF WEEK A AND WEEK B COCURRICULUM DEPARTMENT 2024/25 DATE WEEK 20 March Pendaftran Kokurikulum 3 April WEEK A 8 May WEEK B 12 June WEEK A 17 July WEEK B 31 July WEEK A 7 August WEEK B 14 August WEEK A 21 August WEEK B 28 August WEEK A 4 September WEEK B(CAMP) 11 September WEEK A(MASTER CHEF) 25 September WEEK B 2 October WEEK A 9 October WEEK B 16 October WEEK A 23 October WEEK B 6 November WEEK A 13 November WEEK B 10 November WEEK A (AGM) 27 November WEEK B (AGM)
35 PLANNER 2024/25 DATE ACTIVITY 20 March COCU REGISTRATION 27 March SPORTS HOUSE MEETING 29 March Bubur Lambuk /Majlis Berbuka Puasa 17 April Road Run Training 24 April Road Run Training 4 May ANNUAL ROAD RUN 5 June STANDARD SPORTS PRACTICE 7 June STANDARD SPORTS PRACTICE 11 June STANDARD SPORTS 13 June STANDARD SPORTS 14 June STANDARD SPORTS * 19 June Sports Practice 26 June Sports Practice 29 June SPORTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2 July EARLY EVENT 1 3 July Sports Practice 4 July EARLY EVENT 2 (Setiawangsa) 10 July Sports Practice 11 July EARLY EVENT 3 (SBPS) 12 July EARLY EVENT 4 (SBPS) 19 July REHEARSAL (SBPS) 24 July REHEARSAL & EARLY EVENT 5 (BUKIT JALIL) 26 July REHEARSAL SCHOOL 28 July ANNUAL SPORTS DAY (BUKIT JALIL)
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37 COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” – George Bernard Shaw Even when we are “grown up,” we are never truly done growing – every moment holds the chance to deepen our wellness of mind, body and spirit. PASSION: Invest deeply in your dreams and ambitions, and give them time to grow. ENERGY: Place your energy into relationships, professions and activities that are rewarding and enriching. REJUVENATION: Rest when you need to. Regular sleep helps the brain and the body grow and heal. STRENGTH: Value and nourish your physical wellness through stimulating activities such as yoga, tai chi and other outlets. OBSTACLES: Develop a healthy mindset towards life challenges. Try to view temporary setbacks not as failures, but as learning experiences. NATURAL WELLNESS:Enhance your overall wellbeing through mindful nutrition. Focus on organically grown foods that will help you grow strong! AWAKEN:Use exercises like meditation and mindfulness practice to nurture your spiritual self and increase your understanding of existence. LOVE: Develop your powers of compassion through small acts of kindness every day. ************** GRATITUDE:Gradually make thankfulness a part of your daily routines. Be grateful for the small things as well as the big ones. REALIZATION:Accept that growth is a process of change… who you are in this moment is not necessarily who you will be in the future. OPENESS:Allow new experiences into your life. New books, foods, friends, and travels will expand your mind and make you feel well rounded. WONDER:Purposefully seek adventure and discovery. Take in art, dance, music and literature to encourage your creativity and imagination. TRANSFORMATION:A flower cannot remain a seed forever. Don’t be afraid of changing – trust the path before you and keep moving! HAPPINESS:Above all else, make it your mission to live and grow each day in happiness.
38 About Us: The Counselling Psychology & Personal Development Center offers a variety of services aimed at helping students and staff resolve personal difficulties and acquire the skills, attitudes, and knowledge that will enable them to take full advantage of their experiences at Sri Bestari Private School. The primary goal of counselling is to help students develop their potential and selfawareness and skills necessary to overcome problems and to grow and develop in ways that will allow them to take advantage of the educational opportunities at SBPS. The concept used in the guidance and counselling by the unit is the DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACH. All services are free, confidential and available to students and staff in the campus. Services include counselling for individual and groups; consultation to students, the faculty, staff and parents; assistance with referrals to community resources; and crisis intervention. FAQ: How to meet the counsellor? Visit the Counsellor to get an appointment date and time or walk-in anytime (during school hours) should you have urgent matters to discuss. Who should see a counsellor? Anyone could see the counsellor, for any reason. Where is the Counselling & Personal Development Unit located? The CPDU is located near the school canteen, next to the printing room ([Opposite the multi-level parking) I don’t have problems; why should I see the counsellor? You don’t need to wait until a problem arises to see the counsellor, seeing the counsellor for assistance doesn’t mean that you have problems, it can be just to seek opinions/ other perspectives. I am too shy to meet the counsellor personally. Is there any other way for me to communicate with the counsellor? You may contact the counsellor personally through phone or email. [email protected] or you may contact the counselor via WhatsApp 012-2994411 Cr. Shamsul Mutaza Abu Bakar Registered & Licensed (KB02302, PA 01659) Malaysia Conselor Council Master in Counseling (UM), Post Grad Diploma Counseling Psychology (UM), B.Sc (Horticulture) UPM Counseling Psychology & Personal Development Center Sri Bestari Private School Jalan Kiara SD 11/1, Bandar Sri Damansara 52200 Kuala Lumpur
39 Bookshop Administration Block canteen Kindergarten block Secondary School block Primary School block Counseling Psychology & Personal Development Center Printing Room SecuritySecurity Sri Bestari International School Multilevel carpark Field Recycling Jalan Kiara SD 11/1 Entrance Gate to SBPS Futsal & Netball Court
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41 SRI BESTARI PRIVATE SCHOOL, KUALA LUMPUR COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER MENU of SERVICES Appetizers o Stress Busters (Test/ Exam Anxiety) o Making the GRADE (Study & Learning Skills) o Character Counts (Core values) Main Courses SUPER School (Positive School Behaviours) Circle of FRIENDS (Making and Keeping Friends) Extreme SELF ESTEEM (Self Esteem) STICKS & STONES (Bullying issues) Follow the LEADERS (Following instructions/ Leadership skills) Superhero SUCCESS (Managing life’s challenges) Desserts and custom orders Be the CHANGE (Bullying Friendship) SMOOTH Moves (Managing changes i.e friends, family, school etc) ROAD to SUCCESS (Career Preparation) CROSS Road (Decision making) I would like to custom order: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Helping Hands ….. Healing HEARTS
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43 EXAMINATIONS INTERNAL EXAM POLICY UPDATE We would like to update you on our Exam policy which takes effect this year to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of the exam system. Kindly take your time to read, understand and to give us the needed support for the benefit of our young charges. This would also be a great help to prepare them for public examinations. During all exams, candidates (1) Need to be in Full School Uniform – with e-card and (Identification Card (I.C) – only during SPM Trial examinations and SPM examinations) or they will not be allowed to sit for the paper. (2) Need to bring all stationery needed including calculator, Mathematical tools etc. The school will not provide any kind of stationery and borrowing them during exam is not allowed. (3) Water bottle, sweater, pencil case, calculator cover are not allowed to be brought into the exam room. (4) Liquid papers / correction tapes are forbidden items during exam. (5) Must be in school according to normal school hours. Early dismissal or late entry could lead to severe penalty i.e zero mark for the subject. No extra time given for late comers. (6) Cheating such as copying is a serious offence in all exams sitting. If found guilty, your child/ward would be given severe penalty i.e zero mark for the subject and a warning letter. (7) Do plan ahead your holidays / external programs as students will not be given transcript for their exams sitting, earlier or later than the schedule stated in the planner. (8) On Wednesdays, when there are co-curricular activities, students are to wear their full school uniform when they sit for exams and change later for co-curricular activities. (9) We can never run away from traffic congestions so please make sure students come early to school to avoid any inconvenience.
44 CLASS PROMOTION * Form 1 Promotion to form one will be based on placement test results with no first or last class. Form 2 and Form 3 Promotion to Form 2 and 3 will be based on 40% of Mid-year Examination and 60% of Year End Examination for the existing students and placement test/last exam results for new comers. There is no first or last class. Form 4 Promotion to Form 4 will be based on PBD reports and placement test results for the new students. However, the school will provide necessary assistance to help students make their final decision on the option of class. *subject to change
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