2022 SMAT NEWSLETTER JUNE

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JUNE 2022

NEWSLETTER

SM ADVENT TAMPARULI

P.O.BOX 79, 89 257, TUARAN, SABAH, MALAYSIA





VISION
'SMAT The Best'



MISSION
'Walking with Jesus in every
aspect of school's life'

+60 88 - 782 323 Office

+60 11 - 2521 2617 Registrar

+60 11 - 2538 5868 Principal
+60 14 - 653 9600 Academic Vice Principal
+60 13 - 733 2738 Non - Academic Vice Principal
+60 11 - 3152 7120 Student Affairs Vice Principal

+60 88- 783323

[email protected]

Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will succeed

Proverbs 16:3

"SUCCESS IS THE SUM OF SMALL EFFORTS, REPEATED DAY IN AND DAY OUT"




ROBERT COLLIER

04 Message
MAUM Education Director
S AB Mission Education Director

06 Chaplaincy Department
45 days with gospels
Week of prayer

________C__O__N_T__E__N__T_S_______ 08 Academic Department
What makes us christians teachers?
2021 SPM result and analysis
SSD Associate Education Director and SAB Mission
Education Director visitation
Class activities
Tips for exams
Bombastic words
Let's learn Chinese language!

19 Non-Academic Department
Chords of Hope Penang Tour
Chords of Hope performance at Seventh-day Adventist
Likas Church and Menggatal Church
MSSD football, basketball and badminton tournament
M SSD Cross country
S MAT versus KISDAC badminton friendly match

30 Student Affairs Department
Hand-over ceremony of fabric face masks to secondary
schools in Tamparuli by Rotary Club District 3310
Father's Day
Talent
June birthdays

SMAT THE BEST SMAT THE BEST SMAT THE BEST SMAT THE BEST SMAT THE BEST SMAT THE BEST

34 Dormitory Department
Weekend activities
Work education

36 Staffs and Teachers
Recreation activities
Heartfelt condolences
Moral support
June birthday

40 Parent Teacher Association
"I LOVE SASS" board sponsored by alumni
SMAT staffs and teachers appreciation dinner
SPM 2022 incentive for teachers from PTA

44 SMAT Bakery
Menu

45 General Knowledge
World Chess Day
World Drowning Prevention Day

47 July Calendar
Public holidays
Upcoming programmes
MSSD Tournament

48 Reminiscing 1973

63 Advertisement

SMAT THE BEST SMAT THE BEST SMAT THE BEST SMAT THE BEST SMAT THE BEST SMAT THE BEST

MESSAGE

MAUM EDUCATION DIRECTOR

SIR GOLDEN GADOH Not many people know this.
I am an alumnus of this school. Not only that, I started here
from Form One. I wish I had started from Grade 1 or even
Pre-school. At the time of writing this message, I remember
a time when an 'urang putih' came to give a talk during a
chapel period. Later in my teens, I understood he was the
President of our Sabah Mission. In that chapel period, he
said in Bahasa Malaysia with heavy orang putih telor,
"khamu tidak boleh hanya reflectors of other men's
thought". He must have been referring to the words of the
Spirit of Prophecy in the book of Education that reads, " the
work of true education ... is to train the youth to be thinkers,
and not mere reflectors of other men's thought". That is the
product of Adventist education - not mere reflectors of
other men's thought. You are a product of Adventist
education. Act beyond mere reflector.

In today's world, it is easy to be mere reflectors of other
men's thought. How? The technology of copy + paste has
become so easy. Sometimes you don't even press Ctrl-C
then Ctrl-V. We mere forward a post to do that. Immediately
after re-posting, we may feel we have done a great
contribution to humanity.

What if that was an act of "mere reflector" ? Don't get me
wrong, reflectors are good. If all surfaces do not reflect light,
we will need to have hundreds of bulbs to illuminate a
room. With abundant surface that reflect light, a few
sources of light are enough. However, the truth in a passage
shared over the Internet should not be for others only but
also for the reflector. Message of truth that we share
becomes more captivating when others read the message
and see it in us or taste it in us. So, how not to be mere
reflectors? Live the message you read so that when you
repost them you add value to it.




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MESSAGE

SAB MISSION EDUCATION DIRECTOR

S IR OCTAVIUS GULING Greeting and congratulation to SASS for this another issue of
special report from Sekolah Menengah Advent Tamparuli. Thanks
to the editorial of this publication for giving me an opportunity to
express my thought. SMAT is one of the two Adventist secondary
schools in Sabah which has contribute to the life of many. SMAT is
a place where young people has the opportunity to reach their full
potential through Adventist Education System provided in SMAT.

Congratulation to the school administration, pastor, teachers,
school board and parents for their collaborative effort in making
sure that all their students get the best services from the school.

The Adventist education system reflects the heavenly "society"
God intended for human. It gives us tools and resources to
become wiser and healthier. It provides us opportunities to look
beyond ourselves and to serve others. It connects us as friends, as
partners and as a community. Most importantly, it helps us fulfil
our potential of being "good" citizens, eagerly anticipating an
eternity with the God who created us.

Adventist Education is about teaching a whole and complete life,
for a lifetime.

My message to all of our schools especially SMAT to
continuously be the best education centre where we create a
society which not only good citizens for this world but citizens
which fit for heaven.

I do believe that challenges and obstacles come across our
way but we do also has strong conviction that God has His Master
Plan laid for His schools.

To all of our parents, I urge that we embrace Adventist
Education System by sending your children to any nearest
Adventist School. We have 12 Primary Adventist Schools with
attached Adventist Kindergarten and few more other Kindergarten
schools throughout Sabah. We hope to expand to other area soon
and let's pray for this mission.

And, to all the current students, you have come to the right
place to grow. Growing harmoniously in physical, mental, social
and spiritually. You have come to the best school where you are
not only equipped for service in this world but for the greater
service in the world to come. Be a teachable student and you will
not regret. Student is not to be molded bu to be unfolded where
everyone has his or her potential for success.

I wish everyone a blessed journey to excellence.

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CHAPLAINCY
DEPARTMENT

"There is power in persistent prayer"
Micah 7 : 7

45 DAYS WITH GOSPEL

CLOSING PROGRAMME

Presentation of participation certificates to
all students

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GIRLS DORM Week
of

Prayer

BOYS DORM

STAFFS AND TEACHERS

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"The key
to success
is to focus
on goals,
not
obstacles"

WHAT MAKES US CHRISTIAN TEACHERS?

Inspired by the Holy spirit.
First, Christian teachers should be willing to be inspired and be led by the Holy Spirit.
They should be able to live within them and share the fruits of the Holy Spirit. They guide teachers the way
they think, talk and act. There is no other powerful equipment and gear to impart knowledge than with the
influence of the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-
control; against such things there is no law" Galatians 5:22, 23.
Oh, how weak and helpless are we without the Spirit of God and who are we to claim Christian teachers
without the Holy Spirit from within?
"If the teachers will open their own hearts to receive the spirit, they will be prepared to co-operate with it in
working for their students ... to make make wonderful transformations". CP page 68.

Have a strong sense of mission. As Christian teachers our mission needs to go beyond just teaching subject
matters. We must realise that God has called us to His classroom to evangelise and change lives and bring
students to Jesus Christ.
"Teachers are to do more for their students than to impart a knowledge of books. Their position as guide
and instructor of the youth is most responsible, for to them is given the work of moulding mind and
character". CA page 65.

Possess and share Christians values. Christian teachers must share values that can serve as role models
and provide strong Christ-like example for the students. Teachers should demonstrate Christian characters
and biblical principles in their lives and daily dealings with students. "Teachers who undertake this work
should possess a well-balanced, symmetrical characters, refined in manner, neat in dress, careful in their
habits ... true Christian courtesy that wins confidence and respect. Teachers should be himself what he
wishes his students to become". CP page 65.

Sir HIllmer Padir Page 8
Academic Vice Principal
SM Advent Tamparuli

SPM 2021

Your hard work and perseverance
have paid off.

Congratulations!

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CHALENA KIM GABU CASSANDRA CLARIE JUSLEY LUKAS DUAON
8A 7A

ENRIE EUKUN SAGE CHELSEA CARLITO
6A 6A

ESMOND IAN WILSON DANNA BRIANA BERNARD
5A 5A

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ABLE KBYN ALBEN DAVEY KYLE SIKUL
4A 4A

IVONNE VELLE MAJHONY ROSEMARY JEWEL JASRI
4A 4A

ALFRIAN ALFREDY CLAERINA CLARICE JAINES
3A 3A

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SPM 2021 ANALYSIS

It is gratifying that the overall achievement of SPM candidates for the year 2021 has
increased. The School Point Grade (GPS) has increased three years in a row as shown in
table 1. Last year (2021) the GPS was 5.41 compared to previous year the GPS was 6.20.

In terms of subjects achievement, 15 of the 17 subjects taken by the candidates have
increased. The highest achieving subjects were Music subject with GPMP of 2.44, followed
by Visual Arts subject with GPMP 2.75, and English subject ranked as the third with GPMP of
3.94 as shown in table 2.

Congratulations to the subject teachers and also to all the students who achieved good
results. Hopefully this positive vibes can encourage all the teachers and students to
accomplish excellent results for year 2022.

Table 1

GPMP

Table 2

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SSD ASSOCIATE EDUCATION DIRECTOR AND
SAB MISSION EDUCATION DIRECTOR VISITATION

SSD Associate Education Director
Dr. Bryan Sumendap

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Class Activities

Religious Knowledge subject Geography subject
Tr. Suzie Long Tr. Arviana

Geography subject
Tr. Arlin

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Tips for Exams

ANSWER THE RIGHT NUMBER OF QUESTIONS
Read instructions carefully

ANSWER THE QUESTION ASKED
Pay attention to the question rather than writing everything you know about

TAKE YOUR TIME
Plan your time

YOU CANT'S MEMORISE EVERYTHING
Exam is not a memory test, it is asking for your understanding of what you have
studied
Once in the exam concentrate what you know not what you don't know and be
creative if you need to

PRACTISE PREVIOUS EXAM QUESTIONS
Identify patterns in questions
You can see how general or specific questions are likely to be

DON'T PANIC IF YOU THINK YOU'VE GONE BLANK
Keep breathing
Brainstorm

LEARN TO USE YOUR BREATH
Can soothe and calm you
Focus on breathing out rather than breathing in, breathing out smoothly, slowly but
without strain

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
Get enough sleep
Balanced diet
Regular exercise, even simple walking

DON'T TALK ABOUT THE EXAM BEFORE OR AFTER
Anxiety can be infectious

GIVE YOURSELF A TREAT AFTER THE EXAM
Go for lunch with friends
Enjoy the present moment rather than dwelling on the past

soas.ac.uk

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Bombastic Words

ENGLISH MALAY

Stunning - Attractive Memanifestasikan
Spectacular - Beautiful : menggunakan idea dengan sebaik-baiknya
Colossal - Big
Bustling - Busy Menukilkan kata-kata
Pristine - Clean : menulis
Crystalline - Clear
Sunless - Cloudy Memberi impak
Resplendent - Colourful : Menyebabkan
Breezy - Cool
Jam-packed - Crowded Rentetan scenario itu
Perilous - Dangerous : Selepas fenomena itu
Pitch-black - Dark
Filthy - Dirty Jika ditelusuri
Renowned - Famous : Jika dikaji secara mendalam
Invigorating - Fresh
Majestic - Grand Alaf baharu
Magnificent - Great : Masa terkini
Soaring - High
Scorching - Hot Mutakhir ini
Secluded - Isolated : Pada masa ini
Deafening -Noisy
Serene - Peaceful Menikam sanubari
: Merosakkan perasaan

Seantero dunia
: Seluruh dunia

Bitara
: Tiada tandingan / eksklusif

Simbiosis
: Dua benda yang Saling berkaitan

Pandangan sarwa
: Pemikiran biasa

Anjakan paradigma
: Perubahan demi kemajuan atau kebaikan

Masyarakat konvensional
: Masyarakat umum

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Let's Learn Chinese Language!

I am DAYS OF THE WEEK MONTHS
: Wo shi
Sunday January
You are : Xing qi tian : Yi yue
: Ni shi
Monday February
He is / She is : Xing qi yi : Er yue
: Ta shi
Tuesday March
We are : Xing qi er : San yue
: Women shi
Wednesday April
They are : Xing qi san : Si yue
: Tamen shi
Thursday May
You are : Xing qi si : Wu yue
: Nimen shi
Friday June
: Xing qi wu : Liu yue

Saturday July
: Xing qi liu : Qi yue

SEASONS OF THE YEAR August
: Ba yue
Spring
: Chun ji September
: Jiu yue
Summer
: Xia ji October
: Shi yue
Rainy
: Yu ji November
: Shi yi yue
Autumn
: Qiu ji December
: Shi er yue
Winter
: Dong ji

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NDOENP-AARCTAMDEEMNTIC

CHORDS OF HOPE
PENANG TOUR

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LIKAS CHURCH


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MENGGATAL CHURCH

MSSD

FOOTBALL

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2ND

MSSD

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MSSD

BASKETBALL





YOEL HO JIAN LIP
4 HARVARD


K AU JUN ZHE
5 HARVARD


J OHAN JORICH S. VERINA
5 OXFORD


Congratulations on
being chosen to

represent Tuaran District for MSSS !

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MSSD

BADMINTON

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MSSD

CROSS COUNTRY

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SMATINVASNKAIMSDAC

BADMINTON
FRIENDLY MATCH

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STUDENT AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT

Hand-over ceremony of fabric face masks to secondary schools
in Tamparuli by Rotary District 3310

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TALENT

FLINN ADVARD AJAH ALFRIN
2 JASPER

ERICCA WOO RAYDELLSON ISAAC N. BENDAH
5 HARVARD 2 JASPER

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RHEAROSSA RISIN
RHEAROZZA RISIN
AJ BRADLEY BOYD
A LVIN CHAD ARTHUR
A YMELLIE KULIMIN
MOSES CONLEY MITCHELL
M OHAMMAD FIRDAUS ABDULLAH
A ZELIA ISABELLE ANDRESE
E RLVANDER IVAN EDMESTON
ADAM KAIZER KALIT

FATED TOIPIN
GABRIEL ROMIE JUNIOR
C HESTER CICERO BERNARD

M ITCH EUZELL LEEB
Q'UEMWELL OWEN J. DARANSUN

E VELYN DONNY
F IFFY ANGELICA
J EAN D. MERAS
M OHD. SYAFFIQ ISAAC ABDULLAH
N OEL OLIVER KALARIN
QUEENIE ROSE ARONG
V ENA FOH MEI CHING




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DORMITORY DEPARTMENT

Dorm students with Tr.Esther

Weekend treat by Mr.Haris

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Work Education

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STAFFS AND
TEACHERS

Recreation activity at St. Veronica Hill

BENEFITS OF HIKING

Eases stress
Boosts mental wellbeing
Unplug from technology
Improve self-esteem
Improves memory and brain function

bearfoottheory.com

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Deepest condolences to Tr.Azlyne and family



Keep strong
Tr.Sernah and family

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Tr. Arlin Timus

26th June

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PARENT-TEACHER
ASSOCIATION

"I LOVE SASS"

s ponsored by

Mrs. Miflin Gulimas and
family

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TEACHER'S DAY DINNER
O R G A N I S E D B Y P T A

NAVITA HALL,TAMPARULI

SMAT received RM1,500 donation for Chords of Hope.
Thank you Mr. George Teo!

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TR. CLARIE ALYUSIUS
100% pass for SPM 2021 PSV
subject Award with GMP 2.75
Dedicated in preparing lesson
plan and online report Award

TR. EDER BINGKU
100% pass for SPM 2021 Music subject Award with GPMP
2.44

TR. HERBERT DARRLY M. HERBERT LAUNG
100% pass for SPM 2021 Physics subject Award

TR. CHAMLARA
SPM 2021 English subject with GPMP 3.94 Award

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SPM 2022

INCENTIVE FOR TEACHERS FROM PTA




95% students score A

RM3,000 Cash, holiday package for 2 pax and certificate



Top Performer - most students get A

RM1,000 and certificate



All students pass with credit

RM1,000 and certificate



80% students pass with credit for Science subjects

RM500 and certificate



Passing percentage for subject increased

RM300 and certificate



Conduct extra classes

RM40 per hour

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BISCUITS RM1.00 PREB-ROERADDER
BUN RM1.00
C I N N A M O N R O L L RM1.50 TUESDAY - FRIDAY
BROWNIES RM1.50
RM7.00
WAFFLE
Wholemeal bread
RM3.00 Chocolate bread
11:30AM-2:30PM Sunflower+pumpkin seeds bread
Mixed dried fruit + raisin bread

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

World Chess Day

20th July

Did you know?


About 70% of the adult population (US, UK, Germany, Russia, India) has
played chess at some point in their lives, 605 million adults play chess
regularly.
Mathematically there are more possible games of chess than there are
atoms in the Observable Universe.
It is possible to checkmate an opponent in chess in two moves.
The oldest living Grandmaster is Yuri Averbakh who celebrated his 100th
birthday in May 2022.

www.un.org

"Life is like a chess game.
You don't want to waste a move"



Bing Gordon

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World Drowning Prevention Day

25th July

Did you know?

Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional
injury death worldwide, accounting for 7% of all
injury-related deaths.

There are an estimated 236,000 annual Drowning
deaths worldwide.

Global estimates may significantly underestimate
the actual public health problem related to
drowning.

Children, males, and individuals with increased
access to water are most at risk of drowning.

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4TH - 9TH JULY SMAT WEEK OF PRAYER
5TH JULY
MSSD CHESS COMPETITION
6TH JULY MSSD PING PONG TOURNAMENT
10TH - 11TH JULY MSSD VOLLEY BALL TOURNAMENT
11TH - 14TH JULY
19TH - 22ND JULY ACADEMIC CLUB
24TH
HARI RAYA HAJI HOLIDAYS

MSSS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

MSSD SPORT

WORK EDUCATION

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REMINISCING
1973

D R. EDMUND SIAGIAN

PR. MANDATANG GABAN (D)

DR. CHARLES GABAN
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Senior

1973

PR. NELSON BINGKU

DR. ELVIN CHONG

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Form
4A

MRS.LINDA SIBADOGIL (D)

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