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MRS BERESFORD DANIAL A R AY YA N

Being 8S’ form tutor this year has MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR
been a wonderful experience. ____________________________ ____________________________
They are a bright, articulate bunch of
students who make me laugh on a The highlight for this year One of my highlights this
daily basis. They rose admirably to is that I started getting school year is being able
the challenge of online learning at much better grades this to talk in the assembly
the beginning of this academic year year in numerous subjects. and experiencing teaching
and I have been proud of how they Though this is a highlight I other years. Another
conducted themselves. Seeing them still have a long way to go highlight I had is spending
enjoy being back in physical school and I want to push myself hours counting charity
this term has been wonderful. I am to do better. committee money. My
excited to see them continue favorite highlight is being
to grow over the coming years! back to school from online
learning and being able to
meet all my friends.

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SHARAN EILIYAH S O P H I E KEIRA

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I enjoyed being back at The highlights of my year My highlight of this My highlight of this year
school as it was really hard is that I was finally able to academic year is that we was coming back to
to concentrate online. I go to school for a short came back to school and I school and seeing all of
started being a little more period of time and see all got to see my friends, in my friends. I enjoyed
social and built new my friends and teachers. person. I also have been doing the Science
friendships. The most I enjoyed doing practicals enjoying the clubs that I practicals and writing the
memorable moment with in Science while I was at joined, the Student short FOBISIA story on
this class is when a phone school and I also enjoyed Newspaper and Charity the theme of “Memories".
went off during PE and the topic poems in Committee. The after I'm glad I get to be in
played Rick Astley's English. school activities started physical school rather than
"Never Going To Give back and I really enjoyed online.
You Up". them too. I joined Cricket!

 

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SEBASTIEN VIVIAN K AT I E TING
XIANG

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I enjoy being a House The pandemic gave us a My highlight this It is definitely going back
Ambassador since I can difficult time this academic year was being to school physically from
go to group meetings to academic year yet the able to get back to school being online. I was able to
discuss sports events. We teachers and staff lent us a and laughing and talking meet my friends again and
get to do ECA’s again hand to help us through it. to my friends face to face. get closer to some of my
which is cool since they Class was enjoyable as Another highlight I had classmates. Moreover, this
are really fun plus I finally always with great activities was that we got to do a has made learning more
get to go to physical and challenges. For lot of practicals in Science understandable and
school again! example, story essays and and being able to join enjoyable for me as I have
art assessments. ECAs like Charity found new hobbies and
Committee. studying is now easier.

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DASHA PRASHAANT R I Y A D

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Ever since I joined Kinaba- My highlights of this I think that the most
lu International School I academic year is when I important highlight that I
was a bit skeptical since I joined KIS and made had in school was when I
was afraid that I wouldn't happy memories with my was introduced to new
do well in a new school. new friends in this school. teachers and students.
I have yet a long way to I hope to have more fun in This was because I wanted
go but I've already this school while studying to get to know new
improved in my studies and enjoying this school. people and make sure
and plan to be more they have a great day at
hardworking and enthusi- their new school.
astic.

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MR GANT NUR AISARA
AZWINA
There have been many special and
memorable moments with 9K. Per- MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR
haps the most impactful was the first. ____________________________ ____________________________
Starting my work day from the UK
meant classes began at midnight. My highlight of the school Making friends is
That first night was cold, dark and si- year is making a poster challenging for me, so
lent. Greeting 9K via the internet was about a programme to finding out that I actually
a ray of sunshine that warmed the help victims of natural made friends who I can
room. I was impressed with how savvy disasters. The main point rely on and can chat with
all the members of the class were with of the poster is to help has to be one of my
online learning, how polite everyone others with an open heart. highlights of this school
was and the commitment being
shown to their learning given the cir- year.
cumstances. Immediately after that
first interaction, I knew that 9K was
going to be a great form. They did
not disappoint.

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DAVID KEN ZI SARAH MIKY

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During lessons in KIS, I It is no secret that the start The highlight of my My greatest highlight of
had a lot of interest. First I of online school was a school year is having to this year is that I have got
made my own creative weak start for me. Howev- learn with my friends at top in the world in the
game in an ICT lesson. er after a while I tried and school. Although FOBISIA EP Science
I used a software called I kind of improved a bit. sometimes being busy Competition 2021. I also
Game Maker 8.1. This After returning to school, I with school, me and my achieved many full marks /
project was very started making more friends have still A*. I was also a member
rewarding. Also I got changes and improved my managed to have fun. of the Student Council.
A-grade in the Maths test. grades in Maths and Eng-
My first class in KIS was an lish. Overall I’m proud of
the progress I'm making
online class . and hope to maintain it
for the whole year.

 

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SEOHYUN CRYSTAL V A Y N E ANNY

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Studying abroad for the My highlight of this school My best time in school My highlight of the
first time was a new school year has been
challenge for me. Many year is when we were this year has been with my getting full marks for my
new friends help me so Maths test. Another
kindly, it is such a great learning about the topic friends, I don't know what highlight of the school
experience this year. year has been getting
Everything is in English, so unity and variety during I would do without them. full marks for my ICT
it was difficult for me but I test. I also got many A*s
know this studying is Art. It's a very interesting I have overcome many for other subjects this
good for me. year.
topic and I really enjoyed challenges mentally,

learning it. We learned a c a d e m i c a l l y , a n d

about a lot of techniques, physically. I appreciate all

it was hard but I improved the people I have met in

a lot in my art skills. school and I appreciate

the education that I have

been given.

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JOSHUA HAN J AY PIK YEN
KYEOL

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The highlight of the It was nice to come back While there have been One of my achievements
school year for me was to school after doing many benefits to the this year is getting a full
coming back to physical online classes. This year I pandemic, such as more mark on a Maths test on
school. It was great seeing had a lot of fun with my time in bed and greater circles. Another
everybody return from friends after coming back time spent with family, achievement is getting full
months of online school. It to school and really The highlight of the marks on a History test
was the highlight for me enjoyed being able to school year has been about NSDAP. I also enjoy
because we could finally physically come to school, looking at the activity and doing Art about
do PE physically. learn and socialise rather displays in the corridors tessellations, typography,
than sitting in my room for and classrooms of the unity and variety.
around 7 hours looking at school. They tell me a lot
my monitor. about KIS history.

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MYKO JUN HU YAN YEE

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I’ve got consistently good It was nice to come back My highlight of the year
grades on every test, but to school from online was definitely coming
Science and Mandarin. learning. It was really fun back to school again. I got
When I mean good to meet friends again. It to get back on track with
grades I mean B or more. was good to talk with my my school work and also
I’ve got to know more friends in real life. I will got to be with my closest
people from our class that miss you guys so much friends. I have also
I originally didn’t know; even in KL next year. enjoyed doing my DofE
this has been the highlight activities as well.
of my school year.

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MR CELESTIAL DANIA JULIA

It feels great to see everyone in school. MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR
It was a little quiet at the start, under- ____________________________ ____________________________
standably as my tutees were away in
their homes learning remotely and were My biggest highlight of this I have enjoyed being on
not able to socialize with their class-
mates during the lockdown. As the term year I'd say was being the Student Council and
progressed I started to see 9S began
socializing more and they certainly more active in lessons, being a House Captain! I
become livelier. Their socializing skills
will improve further as time goes on. such as English, Maths and also have enjoyed being
During PSHE we did a lot of group ac-
tivities ranging from designing festival PE and independently be- back in school physically
posters, careers presentations and quiz-
zes. The students discussed and con- ing able to cope with because I really enjoy
tributed ideas to collaborate in produc-
ing great work. I look forward to seeing online school. physical lessons more and
how they will each progress in the fu-
ture. I also got to start my

Bronze DofE and take part

in the ECA, so that's defi-

nitely been a highlight!

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YI CHEN HARVEY DANIYAL ISABELLA

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A highlight this year for me Ecosystem research in This year was super fun for I have no idea when, why,
was getting to socialise Geography; For this task I me, I got to do so many who or how Blooket came
better with other people. I did what I needed to give fun things in my online about but it did, and it's
am pleased to have made my presentation, practised and in-school lessons. really fun and versatile for
a big improvement in Eng- ahead of time, so I was classes. It's very fun steal-
lish Literature. I am also loud during 'speaking' ing others' gold.
glad to have the oppor- and I used gestures in my
tunity to learn and try out speech.
new skills and activities.

 

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JEONGMO MARCUS BELLA SOFIA

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One of my best highlights So far, this year has been A highlight from this year In Eco Warriors I had the
of this school year is defi- great! I've learned how to would have to be my opportunity to contribute in
nitely the ICT lessons we deal with Math’s topics improvement in PE and presenting for Earth Hour
had, such as creating a which I struggled with and Maths. Algebra and Bad- in the KS3 assembly, I was
game and programming. I manage to get two A's in minton finally seem to reminded about the im-
This helped me to realise English in a small make sense and that has portance of nature for our
that I really liked working assessment, thanks to helped me so much. Dra- survival and I am glad that I
with computers. Ms Young. ma and English have also was given a chance to re-
been so much fun and I mind others for the need to
have learnt so much. take immediate action to
address the climate crisis.

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TIGGI NIK ADAM IAN
MIQAIL

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The highlight of this year i have been online for the My highlight this year was I had fun in PE playing
doing Badminton and Vol- physical sports like bad-
is in Drama creating a play whole of Year 8 and I am leyball in PE as learning all minton and volleyball in
the skills and playing full school. It feels great to
with my friends. very happy to be back. I rallies was fun. Another get moving again.
highlight was participating
am also happy to know in the DofE Bronze Award.

that my Maths has drasti-

cally improved since the

last time I was in school

and some other subjects

as well.

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KRISTEN JUAH AMANDA

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It was a very rough start During the year, my best I have been in KIS since
for me when I first en- highlight was being elect- the beginning of Term 2.
rolled, but I managed to ed as a House Captain for My highlights so far are
settle down quickly and Gaya and having the op- definitely making new
become comfortable with portunity to assist new friends, meeting my old
the new environment. I've students in my class. An- friends and just generally
been enjoying lessons other highlight is being learning and exploring the
here more, unlike my pre- able to start my Bronze school.
vious school. level for DofE. I'm also
nervous but excited to
start my IGCSE courses
next year.

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MR BRYANT AMBER THOMAS

Except for the occasional Monday MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR
morning blues or the eerie silence be- ____________________________ ____________________________
fore an impending test, there’s such a
bustling sense of energy and camarade- I feel as if my highlight of During this school year
rie in 10K, it’s impossible not to be this year have been taking not as much has been
buoyed up by it. It is indeed commend- part in and completing achieved because at the
able, that during periods of lock-down the Bronze DofE and get- time of writing this I am
turbulence, 10K have not only kept ting better at managing still in France. I have
their sensibility but also their sense of my work. I am very proud learned a load of new
humour. I feel privileged to have such of both of these things. knowledge and made
an affable group of young people to
work with. friends, but for me just
coming to Malaysia will be
the eventual highlight!

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NICHOLAS LEO PUI MUN BRIDGET

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Doing the DofE Award It was great to be back in We were finally able to I enjoy school a lot
and finishing the Bronze physical school. My Eng- embark on our Bronze especially IGCSE Art.
Adventurous Journey this lish has been steadily DofE adventurous jour-
year was pretty amazing making progress and I did ney. The walking/hiking
and fun to do. I also really some lab experiments in was a challenge but we
enjoyed being back in Chemistry class. Learning persevered. Another
class and interacting with in a real class is more ef- highlight was to go back
the teachers in person fective than learning to physical school and it
instead of online. I also online. My Mandarin and was also nice to see
loved my narrative Malay vocab have been familiar faces.
coursework for English! making progress as well.

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TRAVIS ZACK DANIEL LIAM

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I was really happy about The DofE Bronze Expedi- This year, I was spending I was able to go back to
creating my devised piece tion was an excellent ex- some time online and in school for a while and
in Drama and we support- perience; I learned a lot physical school. What I’ve being in physical school
ed and gave each other from it. I was happy to be enjoyed most in school is was nice. I am also
amazing ideas whilst creat- able to play basketball in the fact that I was able to continuing my DofE to the
ing it. The (almost) final school. I participated in meet my friends. This Silver level now and being
product is really good and the 2022 CNY assembly year, I had a lot of able to go on the Bronze
I also enjoyed performing and gave my best wishes academic achievements, AJ was lots of fun.
the devised piece. to everyone in KIS. which made me proud.

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CALISTA RUTH HARSH

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The highlight of my year The highlight of the year Having been away from
was going on the Bronze has been my grades my friends and teachers,
DofE Adventurous Jour- improving. I’ve achieved learning has been tough
ney which took place in multiple A’s in tests and but still enjoyable. I do
November 2021. It was a completed my DoE miss having to gobble up
2 day trip and we hiked Bronze Award. I really my lunch and rush to the
up and around Bukit Pa- enjoy Drama too, it’s music room with Mr Bry-
dang. Even though it was always full of fun and ant, Toby, Timothy and
challenging, I had a fun laughter. Nicholas; jamming togeth-
experience with my er has been a very prestig-
friends. ious experience!

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DEBBIE EMILIA R AY YA N

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My highlight in this school Something that I really If I’m being honest, in
year so far is being able to enjoyed about this school terms of academic
get back to physical year is coming back to achievements and targets
school so I can finally con- physical school. It was being accomplished, I
centrate fully in class. I'm nice seeing my friends think last year was better
happiest when I get to see and meeting new people. compared to this year but
my friends and contribute It was also good to have I did at least achieve
to my favourite classes. our teachers in the real something this year.
classroom. Therefore I am satisfied
and I will look forward to
the future for more up-
coming events!”

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MR GRANT TIMOTHY JACK

Having worked with my Form group MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR
online since mid-August when I was still ____________________________ ____________________________
in London, I was just so pleased and re-
lieved to have actually arrived at school My highlight of this school My highlight of the school
in early October 2021. At least I could year has been doing year was participating in
then begin the process of readjusting practical experiments in the Adventurous Journey
to an entirely new country and culture Chemistry. We did an for my Bronze DofE
and to a group of students who have experiment to produce Award. Although I was
since proved to be such a helpful, po- lead iodide crystals which absolutely in great pain by
lite, cooperative and hard-working were very pretty. I hope the end, it was worth it
team. It has been equally joyful getting we can do more practical because it was an unfor-
to know each of them individually and work like this in future. I gettable personal experi-
playing my part in helping them to de- Completed Bronze and ence.
velop and become the best that they started Silver DofE too.
can be.

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CHARMAINE TOBY LOU-ANNE HANNAH

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The highlight of my school My highlight of the school My highlight of this school My highlight of the school
year has been attending year has been completing year is being able to do year has been completing
school again physically, my Bronze DofE Award the DofE Bronze Award, my Adventurous Journey
knowing that I spent most and especially participat- especially staying over- as part of my Bronze DofE
of the first two terms ing in the Adventurous night at school with peers. Award. I also enjoyed be-
attending classes online. Journey activity. I had a Participating in a 2 day ing back in school physi-
The experience was lot of fun with my friends group walk was such fun cally to meet and interact
unmatched and I’ve and discovered skills that I even if my back was with my friends once
missed school for some thought I did not have painful afterwards! again.
time now!
.

 

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IJIN ALLEN TRINITY EMI

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My highlight of this school My highlight would most My highlight of this school My highlight for this
year was returning to probably be taking part in year has been returning to school year is being able
school physically and be- the DofE Bronze award. I school physically as I to learn three different
coming more comfortable have been able to have enjoy working in a school science subjects. It is much
with online learning. I en- many new experiences environment alongside my more challenging but I am
joyed making a school through taking part in classmates. I also enjoyed learning so much more
blog and editing and writ- DofE. All the teamwork participating in the Bronze about different topics that
ing articles for friends and b u i l d i n g a c t i v i t i e s , DofE and look forward to I did not know previously.
family. cooking, and the entire AJ the rest of the year!
experience was thrilling.

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C H E L S E A JONATHAN E R I N KON HAN

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My highlight of this year The highlight of my school My highlight of the school My highlight for this
school year has been
was taking IGCSE Art and year was when I finally year has been participating achieving the Bronze DofE
Award. It was definitely a
being able to create finished my DofE Award. I in the DofE Bronze Award fun and joyful experience.
I also enjoyed returning
projects based on re- felt very proud of myself for two terms. I was able to back to school physically
and socialising with my
search and expressionism. after completing the pro- learn new skills such as play- friends once again.

I also enjoyed returning gramme, especially the ing the piano and teaming

back to school and doing Adventurous Journey ac- up with others to plan for an

Biology practicals. tivity since it was a fun and Adventurous Journey.

eye-opening experience

for me.

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GRACE ISAAC WOON
TONG

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My highlight of this school My highlight of the school The highlight of my school
year has been hosting the year has been returning to year was unexpectedly
4th UBUNTU Exhibition as school physically. I met obtaining my DofE Bronze
an Art Director and friends again and learning Award, especially cooking
collaborating with school was much more and staying overnight in
and 100 artists to help Interactive. I have really the Geography room in
improve our environment enjoyed doing practical school. Overall, it was a
and community. Spending Chemistry, especially as new experience for me. I
time with friends during we got to identify mystery look forward to the Silver
DoE was splendid! substances using different Award next!
tests.

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FARAH GLADYS

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My highlight of the school My highlight of the school
year has been completing year has been producing
the Adventurous Journey new artworks which I am
as part of my Bronze DofE very pleased with and be-
Award. It allowed me to ing back in school physi-
really relax around friends cally to meet and interact
and enjoy learning much with my friends once
more about the outside again.
world.

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MRS DOBBS AEYMANN FARAH

I first met 11K online, in the wrong time MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR
zone, on the other side of the world. ____________________________ ____________________________
Seeing their faces in registration on my
first day was the best welcome to KIS I The highlight for my I've been in KIS for over a
could receive despite us all feeling school year was to partici- decade and I've grown
rather tired! I love their enthusiasm and pate and take part in alongside with its tight-
humour and from the start they have leadership roles as the knit community. I will
always been willing to help show me Charity Committee treas- forever be grateful for my
the “KIS way”. Highlights include vot- urer. This involved a lot of experience here and my
ing for student council rep in PSHE and responsibility with the life=long friends I've
coming together to deliver our form as- donations and expenses made. Thank you KIS! I’ll
sembly. I wish them all the best of luck and being entrusted with take my final my bow now.
for next year! collection money and at-
tending weekly meetings.

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IAN JOHANNA ALAN

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Learning the importance My highlight of the year The year 11 mock exams
of time management has was completing course- were the highlight of the
been most important for work for English and Art year for me. I finished off
me. which helped me develop with 5 A*s and As, and 4
further in both subjects. I Bs.
also enjoyed having physi-
cal lessons with my friends
and being able to focus
more on my studies.

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CHLOE IDEN DAVID

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Finishing two composi- My highlight of the school Being back at school and
tions and finishing prac- year would be my experi- participating in physical
tising my first performance ence and results in the classes has been great!
piece for my music IGCSE mock exams, coming out Being able to receive in-
with 4 A*s, 4 As and 1 D. stant feedback on my
work has really been help-
ful. A highlight of the year
has definitely been Maths;
my grades have improved
and I'm starting to enjoy
the subject even more.

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RICKY JED CHAN JESSMINE

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My highlight of the year is The year 11 mock exams This year was a breath of The highlight of my year
our mocks, and I am very were the highlight of my fresh air; it feels good to was the canteen. Every
satisfied with my mock year, achieving 4 A*'s and be able to go back to break, I would be so
results. 5 A's, and it was good to the KIS I remember. I happy to eat food after
see my work over the holi- personally feel great a tiring lesson :)
day and CNY pay off. about my mock results
and am looking forward
to what the future holds.

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ANNABELLA BENEDICT MARC

MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR
____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________

This is my 8th year at KIS. My highlights were defi- I'm happy that I joined the
My favourite thing are the nitely walking up and EcoWarriors and was able
teachers, and being able down the stairs with my to be the representative in
to go back to physical crutches and getting 1 A* the Charity Committee.
school. 8 As and 1 B in the Mock Not only that, but I
Exams. achieved my Bronze DofE
Award and the simple fact
that we were able to be in
lessons again was really
encouraging as I got to
bond with friends and ask
questions in class.

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YEAR 11S YEAR 11S

MR BROMLEY ADRIANA LEYA

I have greatly enjoyed taking on the MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR
role of 11S tutor this year and helping ____________________________ ____________________________
to guide the students through this vital
stage of their Secondary schooling. We I’m glad that I could In my last IGCSE year in
have gone through a selection of spend my last year of high KIS, I have had a blast
"tools" that the students can "pick up" school being a Prefect making amazing memo-
to prepare for exams and it has been and Vice-President of the ries that I will cherish for-
very informative to go through these Charity Committee. It was ever. For example, being
with the class. I would like to take this also such a good feeling the President of the Char-
opportunity to wish every member of to be physically back in ity Committee and a Y11
11S the best of luck in the final exams school so that I could fi- Prefect has taught me so
and I hope that your future brings you nally interact and com- much about responsibility
success and happiness. municate with my friends and confidence in myself.
and teachers in reality.

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DUNCAN JACKSON JESSY CLEMENT

MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR
____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________

These past few years have One of the best things that The best thing about this The best thing that
been quite an experience. has happened is being year in KIS is that I fin- happened to me this year
I have had my fair share of able to resume physical ished my mock exams in is being back to school
“interesting” moments class which created a lot of Year11. I got my results physically where I could
and enjoyed every single memories at this school where some of the grades meet with my friends and
second of those short- compared to being online. were better than Year 10. teachers. It was also a
lived reminiscences of relief to finish my mocks in
when online learning was- Those grades make me a which I got results I was
n’t a thing. more motivated person, satisfied with, but there
and I could be more confi- are some subjects that
dent to get good grades need improvements.
in other subjects too.

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MINJAE LEWIS YANJING TOBIAS

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____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________

Being a member of the The most amazing time in The best thing of the year I managed to progress
Charity Committee was Year 11 was that I scored is being back physically in with improvements made
really enjoyable. The most grades much better than school. I had the oppor- in both personal and
memorable highlights this the year. For achieve- tunity to do our Geogra- academic skills. I
year were about the ment I think that I have phy fieldwork trip. I am completed my English
Chemistry experiments; all improved in the way I relieved that the mocks, and Drama coursework
of them were fantastic. study. I listened to videos which concerned me a lot, with resounding success,
They really impressed me given in PHSE and that went quite well. I am now participated in running the
and made me more helped my way of approaching my actual Student Council as Secre-
interested in and excited studying and it has be- exams methodically. tary and received mock
about Chemistry. come much easier . grades I thought I would
not achieve.
.

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DYLAN KAIYISAH ERVIN KEITH

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____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________

Many things have hap- Year 11 has been an The highlight of this year I was able to feel more
pened this year. Most of amazing year for me in KIS was the Chemistry connected to the KIS
them have contributed to especially, after almost 2 practicals we did upon community and really
a more positive mindset years of online learning. returning to physical nurtured my inner global
for me. This has been a So many new experiences lessons. The feeling after citizen. Taking up four
benefit for me as it has that I will never forget. finishing my mock exams leadership roles wasn't the
helped me to find the Being able to be part of and getting my results easiest of things, but it
areas where I was weakest the Charity Committee was excellent. I was able really has helped to build
in my subjects. This and a Prefect was really to perform at a much my character as a student
analysis has been particu- fun and amazing. higher level than I and a person as a whole.
larly beneficial for expected to get.
Chemistry and English.

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YEAR 12 YEAR 12

MRS DAVIS HARRIZ

Let me tell you about the 5 Fs of 12K, a MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR
FRIENDLY bunch of people. The class is ____________________________
an amalgam from two Year 11 classes
and has welcomed a new member to The highlight of my school would have been
KIS. This class has been FLEXIBLE the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Adventurous
throughout this year, adapting to physi- Journey program. It was an eye-opening
cal school or online, having teachers experience to develop my skills and strengthen
online or they themselves working from my capabilities when working with my friends
home due to this perfidious pandemic. throughout the entire practice and then assess-
In leadership, students have moved ment expedition at Sabah Tea Plantation.
FORWARD to take on roles as Presi-
dents, Vice-Presidents, Ambassadors
within the student leadership realm.
The class has had FUN, whether in les-
sons or on their DofE journey. Finally, I
applaud the FORTITUDE of each and
every one of them. They persevered,
they adapted, they’ve shown grit and
strength of character. Bravo and Felici-
tations!

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RYA N JANUSH

MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR
____________________________ ____________________________

My personal highlight of this year was learning The thing I enjoyed the most in Year 12 was
how to code with Ms B. I’ve been able to ap- going to the DofE trip, both the practice and
ply these skills in my own projects, which is the real adventurous journey where we had to
pretty cool :) camp in the Sabah Tea plantation. Another
highlight of Year 12 was the chance to make a
new friend since we got one new student in
the group.

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F R E YA ANGELINA

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____________________________ ____________________________

The highlight of my year was dissecting a It has been a really fun year as I have been
heart in Biology, I found it very interesting to able to meet my friends in school. It was
see all the chambers. I also enjoyed spending stressful at some times when I had tests or the
time with my friends and making new friends mock exams but overall it was okay. I also did
by improving my teamwork skills in volleyball my Gold DofE Adventurous Journey at Sabah
during PE. Tea which was amazing.

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L AV E R N E RICHIE

MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR MY HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR
____________________________ ____________________________

I was really lucky to be part of this year’s KIS Having the role of Sapi House President has
Virtual Performance held online during the made me more responsible. It has made me
first term as we each performed our pieces to responsible in a way that I have learned to get
the school community. I’m glad that it was tasks given by my teachers completed on
successful, thanks to the Music department time. I've learned my lesson of having things
that put in a lot of effort to make this happen; done early and have fun afterwards. It’s much
it was a phenomenal moment to remember. more relaxing than having to do things at the
last minute, having had fun first.

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ESTEE HANSON

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____________________________ ____________________________

The highlight of my year would probably be At the beginning of the A levels I found it so
the time when me and two other of my difficult but over time I managed to get used
classmates dissected a heart during Biology. I to it all.
was really fascinated by it and gained a deeper
understanding compared to just looking at
diagrams.

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YEAR 13 YEAR 13

MRS COLBECK VADIM

Being a Year 13 tutor is always a de- When I first arrived in KIS in Y10, I was
light, and especially with this cohort, immediately welcomed by the warm and
some of whom I taught when they were international community, and
in Year 7! Watching them grow and be- impressed by the dedicated and amazing
come such wonderful young adults al- teachers. Now off to university soon, I can
ways seems such a privilege to me, and confidently say that without KIS, I would
13K are a group with such potential not have been able to become the
that it makes me very proud. Not only student I am today. I might even miss
are they academically excellent, but being in this school in the future.
they are such kind, compassionate peo- Overall experience: 10/10, would
ple. There have been highs and lows recommend.
this year with all the pressures of Sixth
Form life, but we always manage to
have some fun, and we always manage
to lift each others’ spirits when times
are tough. Much of this year has been
preparing for final exams, and applying
to University, such an exciting time,
when the future holds so much prom-
ise!

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YEAR 13

CELESTE

From speaking in the UN ECOSOC Forum, to working
with European Union Ambassadors as a Youth Advisor, KIS
had ignited a lifelong passion and ultimately inspired
me to pursue what I love. At KIS, I was able to immerse
myself in an environment which values constant growth
but what I value most is the unparalleled opportunity and
empowerment through inspiration and self discovery.
This can be seen in engaging discussions during
Geography whether it's about Malaysia’s stateless crisis or
the Global Trade, I was consistently inspired to fight for
individual justice and be the raging feminist I am today,
inspiring me to give a voice to others just as KIS has given
me a voice. Growth: Biology debates which incorporated
opinions from students of different backgrounds together
in one classroom. A dangerous territory for me as my insa-
tiable curiosity has led to the search for more endless
thought-provoking ideas, something I will continue to
strive for.

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DELIA HITOSHI

My time at KIS may have been brief but it I am glad that I chose to study at this school.
has been filled with unforgettable It is rare to receive education and unique
moments. I admit that when I first arrived experiences from other schools. I would also
here, I felt a bit out of place and lonely. To like to say thank you to my classmates. I was
my surprise, in less than 2 years I gained lucky enough to be surrounded by great
wonderful friends and memories that I people. Without them, it would have been
believe I will cherish for a lifetime. I would- difficult to get familiar with the new
n't have wanted to spend these years in environment. Although I have had my ups
any other way. I was, and will always be and downs, in the past few years, I’ve learned
impressed with the amount of time and that I could never fully appreciate the ups
dedication the teachers and staff put in for without the downs. I will try to keep that in
us to receive the best education and mind when I am in a difficult situation.
experience. Time has gone by so fast and
soon enough we'll all be parting ways and
going off to university. I know one day I'll
look back on my time in KIS and miss it.

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JASMINE H O L LY

In playwright Harold Pinter's words, "I can't really Spending two years at KIS - the majority of
articulate how I feel". If we label what I'm feeling which was online - has been an interesting
about my time in KIS as "nostalgic" then I’d say experience that has given me a better
the biggest nostalgic wave hits when I think about understanding of the type of person I wish to be
each and every joke and activity that we did as a in the future. I spent the first six months meeting
class that made each day seem a bit better. I my fellow class through Zoom calls but was
learnt lots of lessons here, both in terms of aca- immediately welcomed when finally meeting
demics and life social skills which will prepare me them in person. I’ve made some great friends
well for the future. I will miss the familiarity of the and met some dedicated teachers who strive to
classrooms and people once I head off onto my ensure that I gain the best education possible. I
next life adventure. I will especially feel a certain was expecting to be more sad about leaving
ache in my heart when thinking about Y13 because school, but with KIS’ aid in preparing me for uni
it has been a year full of ups and downs in so many life, I quite honestly can’t wait to move on to the
ways, each high and low a new memory to make next chapter of my life.
and a new friend to make or become closer to. No
longer will I be able to admire the photos on the
corridor walls from the Romeo and Juliet perfor-
mance I took part in but I hope it will remain there
just a bit longer after I graduate.

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ROSHWEEN ZACHARY

Graduating from school always seemed like a I have enjoyed my final year in KIS, both online
mirage that could barely graze your fingertips. Yet and in physical school. Although the pressure of
here I am, near to the finale as I write my exams had weighed me down throughout the
testimonial, two months away from my last day in year, there was comfort in knowing that I was
KIS. My Sixth Form was spent giggling at silly not alone, and it was this camaraderie that kept
Physics jokes, wondering if I accidentally broke or me going. The laughter, the common room
burnt a piece of equipment in the lab, crying over shenanigans, the shared procrastination, all
the countless organic mechanisms, and essentially culminated into an enjoyable year. Future Year
freezing in most Maths lessons. But most important- 13 students should cherish their final year, as
ly, Sixth Form has given me the independence to the generosity that classmates and teachers
pursue my passion and happiness, be it taking on a afford is truly heartwarming. As Ronaldo once
whole A-level subject, learning how to knit, or said, "Inshallah, hehehe, suiiii"
smashing the patriarchy, time’s a relentless ticking
constant that places its chokehold against you. So
always do something fulfilling - there’s no such
thing as being too late or too early to learn any-
thing! And keep in mind that it may be impressive
to always be good at something, but to keep going
despite failing is a beautiful thing to experience.

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DANIEL WILBER

I came to KIS feeling lost after several interna- In my last year of the 12 I have been here, I
tional moves, schools in different languages, am glad to say that I took part in three
with no sense of belonging. KIS community organisations: Student Council, Newspaper
provided great support, helped me to grow, and Library. I have put the effort in, and
gain confidence and achieve both academic these organisations have given back,
and personal success. While it took a lot of seeing my work on the newspaper blog
work and dedication I believe none of it with my comics, a stone path being built
would have been possible without the kind and stuck genre labels on the spines of
help of my teachers, who always educated books, all along with my best friend. The
and motivated me. My teachers, and with that highest point of this year is ending what has
the entire KIS family, never failed to create a been doing my part as a Library Cadet,
welcoming and safe environment and for that giving me experience in having commit-
I’m very thankful. ment and responsibility in any task, small or
large, for almost a third of my life. I will
never forget this school as it has built me to
be the global citizen that I am today.

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ALEX JOSEPH

Studying in KIS for nearly a decade has Studying in KIS has been a delightful and
been a valuable experience that has significant experience that I've been lucky to
shaped me into who I am today. Numerous enjoy for the past two years. The students
leadership roles prepared me to be a are so friendly and welcoming - I've made
better leader. The diverse community some lifelong friends for the years to come.
exposed me to various cultures which I'm also extremely grateful for having such
made me a better global citizen. The small wonderful teachers who've taught me so
class size allowed me to build cemented much! I can't express the gratitude I feel
relationships with peers and teachers. towards everyone at KIS for helping me to
Besides all the ups and downs I’ve had in grow as a student, friend, mentor and
this school, KIS will always be the place leader. All good things must come to an
where I can look back and reminisce. “Do end, but I'll certainly cherish my time spent
not be afraid to peek into the future. Bright in this wonderful school. KIS IS THE BEST!
future awaits”

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