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TABLE OF Founder’s Message (Mr Kevin Gan) President of the Student Council’s Message (Roshan) 01. MESSAGES Academic Staff (Junior, Middler and Senior Floors) Office Staff Class Photos Clubs 02. PHOTOS Kindy Individual Photos IGCSE Individual Photos IG Result (2021) 03. GRADUATE CNY Class Deco Competition Easter Day - Juniors Find the Easter Egg Hari Raya Celebration Teacher’s Day Celebration Hari Raya Open Day - Hot Air Baloon Morning Greeting - Football 04. EVENTS CONTENTS
C O N T E N T | 0 1 Morning Greeting - How are you Feeling Today Father’s Gift Day No Bag Pack Day Arts Workshop Outdoor Camping - Bernam Nature Hut Sports Day Canteen Day Sunway Career Talk What a Waste (Community Work) a). SS15 Community Program b). Firefighter Community Work With MP c). USJ 3/4 Community Work Merdeka Day I Got Talent Malaysia Day Carnival Day Deepavali Day Awards Day CONTENTS Recognition of Achievement Beyond School 05. SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS TABLE OF
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MESSAGE 0 2 | C O N T E N T S FOUNDER’S MESSAGE Ps. Kevin Gan They say champions are made, not born.Well, how very true. George Washington Carver was an American botanist and inventor. He was born into slavery in Missouri, in 1861. Though he was born into slavery, George Washington Carver struggled and persisted in his quest for an education and earned a Master Degree in Botanist in the early years of the post-Civil War. He was then invited to lead the Agriculture Department at the Tuskegee Institute in 1896. For almost 50 years he remained at Tuskegee, teaching and pursuing his scientific studies. His work included finding over 300 uses for peanuts. Among Carver's many inventions were a way of turning soybeans into plastic, wood shavings into synthetic marbles and cotton into paving blocks. He was known for inventing lots of things but one of his popular invention was peanut butter. Business leaders like Henry Ford came to seek his advice, as well as American presidents Theodore Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge and Franklin Roosevelt. Carver believed he could have faith both in God and science and integrated them into his life. He testified on many occasions that his faith in Jesus was the only mechanism by which he could effectively pursue and perform the art of science. You and I have a much better chance of success that George W C started out with. The difference is in how we decide things will end.
M ESS A GES | 0 3 STUDENT COUNCIL Roshan Sivakumar Embarking upon my last school year, I have been privileged to experience a vast array of new opportunities that have helped me to become an independent and aspiring student. It is amazing to see how till the date, that school stands firmly on its beliefs and traditions. It is indeed an honour for me to represent a school that I believe gives every pupil the opportunity to shine. I am truly thankful for the support given to me as I take on this role. Also, I am extremely grateful to the Management of OIS and the teachers, who guided me throughout, remained so supportive and considerate, and imbibed the qualities of perseverance and self-confidence. I would also love to express my gratitude towards my family for encouraging me during my time as the President of Student Council in school. Being a leader, I believe I have given all my services selflessly in the best possible way I can. I looked upon this position as an opportunity to encourage my fellow peers towards great involvement in school activities, to motivate them to use the platform of various opportunities provided with both zeal to learn and spirit to excel. I ask that we all keep this fire within us. We’re going into a world where the only means of acceptance is conformity, but we need to remember to stay true to our truest selves. To all my juniors and peers, no matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world. Have faith in yourself, stick to values, maintain your integrity, stand for what you think is right and be courageous to think different. Nevertheless, the change begins with you. PRESIDENT OF THE “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” -Ronald Reagan
0 4 | M ESS A G E S 1st Row (Top): T Victoria, T Supang, T Rachel, T Nisha, T Suzanne, T Jordan, T Brandon, T Zechariah, T Tan, T Luke, T Mable, T Kohni, T Connie, T Shalini, T Lee Chi, T Lee 2nd Row (Seated): T Nabishah, T Vino, T Steven, T Lam, T Nizam, T Paul, Ms Judith, T Susan, T Yee, T Daisy, T Siah, T Joyce Annie Woon Ai Nam, Christina Tan Swee Hoon, Judith Woon Ai Heng, Tan Li Jing, Jane Li Cheng Hong
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PHOTOS 0 5 | C L A SS P H O T O S Grade: Kindy 1st Row (Top Left): Nicholas Yik Minjun, Mikhail Xavier Hawranek, Isaiah Eli A/L Nicholas, Geraldgoh Low, Mak J-Yang, Yathesh Shrii A/L Sathes Kumar 2nd Row (Bottom Left): Jaydhev Arul, Jhoshna Ashirya Arvindran, Kayla Tan, Teacher Joyce, Teacher Ivory Mak, Raaida Feroze, Dimithra Jeewa, Wong Zheng Yu Grade: 1 1st Row (Top Left): Joseph, Zethan, Ian, Tze Loong, Izaac, Zain, Joey, Tyson, Ezekiel 2nd Row (Bottom Left): Deborah, Kareen, Jasmine, Alyssia, Shervonne, Teacher Mabel, Ashton, Tristan, Caden, Jacob He was known for inventing lots of things but one of his popular invention was peanut butter. Business leaders like Henry Ford came to seek his advice, as well as American presidents Theodore Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge and Franklin Roosevelt. Carver believed he could have faith both in God and science and integrated them into his life. He testified on many occasions that his faith in Jesus was the only mechanism by which he could effectively pursue and perform the art of science. You and I have a much better chance of success that George W C started out with. The difference is in how we decide things will end. He was known for inventing lots of things but one of his popular invention was peanut butter. Business leaders like Henry Ford came to seek his advice, as well as American presidents Theodore Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge and Franklin Roosevelt. Carver believed he could have faith both in God and science and integrated them into his life. He testified on many occasions that his faith in Jesus was the only mechanism by which he could effectively pursue and perform the art of science. You and I have a much better chance of success that George W C started out with. The difference is in how we decide things will end.
C L A SS P H O T OS | 0 6 Grade: 2 From Left : Haothai Khong, Loke Yan, Joanne , Cynlee Ng, Sarah Anne, Chloe Chuah, Teacher Vicky, Shaamithra, Rihena Pillay, Kishan Kumar, Sittharthan And Thydia. Grade 3 1st Row (Top Left): Cayden Hor, Hanson Ng, Liam Siew, Aaran Albert, Shavin Kumar, Nirvand Gunalan, Judson Kin Thang, Aloysius Ng, Emerson Leong 2nd Row (Bottom Left): Keshna Andrea, Tan Kylie, Megan Teng, Lau Wai En, Teacher Connie Lim, Natalie Yaw, Annabelle Loo, Abigail, Selena, Lim Zoey. 2
0 7 | C L A SS P H O T O S Grade: 4 1st Row (Top Left): Aiden Ding, Kaden Yee, Sri Ramm, Jacky Ng,keshavin Sai, Lai Zheng Ian, Lucius Lee, Felix, Daniel Cheah 2nd Row (Middle Left): Danielle Ng, Tay Han Qi, Lee Wing Yan, Rosemary Emmanuel, Jezebelle Wong, Kiera Teng, Chloe Loh 3rd Row(Bottom Left): Foong Chenz, Kok Wynn Jung, Zander Kumar, Josiah Loh, T. Kohni Cheah, Chen Qinn, Eunice Choo, Mischa Chung, Dhaanvi Chelvam Grade: 5.1 1st Row (Top Left): Edison, Lucas, Rong Quan, Andrew, Geovenn, Yu Yong , Dickson. 2nd Row (Middle Left): Jeremiah, Aiden Gary, Aiden Hor, Amos, Eian, Isaac, George, 3rd Row(Bottom Left): Ivana, Wei En, Zhi Ye, Susan, Jane, Sandhya, Elisa, Pei Xuen
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” C L A SS P H O T OS | 0 8 Grade: 5.2 1st Row (From Left) : Alhan Albert, Christian Kasho, Tang Weng Loon, Teacher Siah, Jayven Lee, Lee Zhe Hao, Loke Hin 2nd Row (From Left): Lisa Chen, Tan Ky Ning, Mooi Zi Rui, Reshmitha, Precious Cinta, Rumaisa Feroze, Kimberly 3rd Row (From Left): Queenie, Leong Jing Xuan, Olivia Gow, Lim Xin Yi, Carmen Kasho, Charlize Lee
0 9 | C L A SS P H O T O S Grade: 6.1 1st Row (Top Left): Choo Ruo An, Mohammed Sabeer Uddin, Matthew Kong En Yu, Hoo Hong Kang, Lucas Khoo Jin Her, Gow Rui Ze, Samuel Oo, Andrew Wang Jia Ging, Carlson Ong Jun Hang, Yusei Katakura, Dillon Chua Zheng Hurr, Lim Jay Ying. 2nd Row (Bottom Left): Ava Anne Wong, Lee Wei Qi, Caylyn Too Kai Xuan, Loh Jaylee, Chong Jie Yi, Anny Hu Yu Qi, Khue Qing Xuan, Iqra Imthiyaz Binti Abdullah, Elizabeth Choo Yu Xuan, Cheong Shu Xuan. Grade: 6.2 1st Row (Top Left): Jasshini Ananda, Saira Nithyananthan, Yip Weng Yan, Grace Chung Wei Qing, Yap Jo Lynn, Kong Chee Sam, Noelle Liew Zhi Qian, Sasha Elizabeth Kidron, Loke Jo Lyn, Sheiley Serynthia Voo, Naomi Isabel Lee Yi Wen, Ee Minn Yu, Naomi Liew Zhi Tong 2nd Row (Bottom Left): Calvin Yap Hon Cung, Nicholas Yaw Zu Tian, Ng Yee Choong, Yap Zi Xuan, T.Luke, John Zhao Xin Yu, Tan Ze Sen, Tim Lim, Jerad Keshav Kumar, Isaac Martinus
C L A SS P H O T OS | 1 0 Grade: 7.1 1st Row (Top Left): Agatha Anne Wong Wing Zhi, Vyonnie Khoo Yung Tse, Petra Liasianne Kok, Lee Anyee, Erina Leong Wan Er, Looi Yuan Qin, Lee Wei Wei, Elyssa Anne Tan Yin Ying, Lizz Michelle Sen Kai Xin, Cheah Peg Gie, Rainne Foo Jie Xin 2nd Row (Bottom Left): Chong J-Ren, Daniel Jude Fernandez, Chen Ginn, Teacher LC, Teacher Yee, Kok Yen Win, Joshua Micheal Clarance, Lee Han Liang Grade: 7.2 1st Row (Top Left): Giselle Heiyu Moi, Isabella Martinus, Loh Shu Qing, Sara Ding, Ng Ee Jeen, Abby Lim, Lai Zhi Qing, Ellie Lo, Wan Nadia
Grade 7.3 1st Row (Top Left): Liew Yi Cheng, Kelly Anne Chen Wen Qi, Keerthi Chelvam, Lim Xin Rou, Jasongoh Low Julius, Pang Zu Yan 2nd Row (Bottom Left): Wong Yun Qi, Angela Cheah En Qi, Leong Yan Sun, Foo Say Yee, Chan Hoi Shing, Chen Ting Xuan, Ong Kah Hang Absent: Naoki Lee Yuk Yan, Shaanjiv Vijandran Grade 8.1 1st Row (Top Left): Prasad, Sathishwaran, James, Maxwell, Wong You Ming, Ethan Tai, Matthew, Jayden Tay, Derick, Jaydon 2nd Row (Bottom Left): Tay Han Yun, Mong Xiao Ni, Cindy, Sayseeni, Sharvasakthi, T. Nabishah, Divena, Premi, Eliana, Brigitte 1 1 | C L A SS P H O T O S
C L A SS P H O T OS | 1 2 Grade 8.2 1st Row (Top Left): Deevesh Skanthan, Calerine Choong, Goh Sue Yi, Woon Xiao Yin, Teacher Rachel, Leanne Lee, Ng Zi Qing, Ahn Yu Eun, Jovienne Kee, Darla Anne Siew 2nd Row (Bottom Left): Tan Di Sheng, Zheng Chu Fan, Risshi Ananda, Jayden Jee, Ryan Tan, Osmond Lim, Choo Zheng Xian, Sang Wei Xuan, Lai Yon Je, Eddie Wong Grade 8.3 1st Row (Top Left): Chen Fay Ee, Nathalie Kong Wing Yan, Jazzlyn Too Ting Xuan, Chan Hoi Ying, Sam Teo, Guo Cheng Lang, Zachary Loh Chen-xian, Mercylynn Sharon, Cass Chong, Rianna Tseu Kar Yin, Ellesse Lo Xin Ean 2nd Row (Bottom Left): Lye Wey Ming, Gordon Loo Yao Zong, Damien Mun Jun Yew, Ho Qi Xuen, Howard Tung Hoe Yin, Shalini (Teacher), Haw Jun Mun, Khoo Jin Yit, Ethan Hor Wei Mun, Lim Zhi Ying
Grade: 9.1 1st Row (Top Left): Man Yin, Zi Yuan, Kaartika, Jing Yi, Zeina, Jojo, Olivia, Mandy 2nd Row (Bottom Left): Ge Shen, Lucas Lee, Vince, Teacher Vino, Isaac Leong, Nigel, Alvie, Kudo Akihiro 1 3 | C L A SS P H O T O S Grade 9.2 1st Row (Top Left): Ragaven, Isaac Zachary Pau Hoe, Tang Cheng Lam, Shawn Voo, Thomas 2nd Row (Bottom Left): Ryan, Jayden Lee, Pei Ye, Teacher Suzanne, Kai Qian Angelynn, Jason
C L A SS P H O T OS | 1 4 Grade 10.1 1st Row (Top Left): William, Lucas, Shaun, Wei Zheng, Ethan, Wen Xuen, Benz, Ri Ched, Roshan, Yan Yu, Ryan, Timothy, Cedric, Jing Xiang, Xavier 2nd Row (Bottom Left): Qian Yu, Zhi Xuan, Reanne, Ashley, T Lam, Saba, Charlotte, Jing Min, Desiree Grade 10.2 1st Row (Top Left): Chong Vincent, Aaron Quek Khoon Sheng, Dave Tang Jian Xiang, Lloyd Foo Voon Xuan, Isaac Yong Wey Ze, Chin Qi Le, Isaac Tham Zhi Wern, Lee Anwen, Santtosh Narayana, Joshua Chah Mann 2nd Row (Bottom Left): Lee Xin Ni, Lee Sze Ying, Mariane Tapado Chan, Kow Jo Lyn, Ho Chi Khay, Teacher Steven Liew Teong Cherng, Andrea Naomi Paul, Triny Rubavathy D/O Krishane, Dorcas Ting Xin Hui, Ong Xin Yu, Yong Wen Ru
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GRAD GRADUUAATE TE 1 9 | G R A D U A T E P H O T O S 10.1 Yathesh Shrii A/L Sathes Kumar Raaida Feroze Mikhail Xavier Hawranek Geraldgoh Low Isaiah Eli A/L Nicholas Nicholas Yik Minjun Mak J-Yang Myat Pann Theinai Jhoshna Ashirya Arvindran Vincent Ibrahim KINDY
GRADUATE 2 0 | G RADU A TE P H O T O S 10.1 “Never gonna give you up.” ~Charlotte “The possibilities of all those possibilities being possible, is just another possibility that could possibly happen.” ~Ashley “Great leader doesn't mean perfect, but having a heart to forgive others.” ~Wen Xuen “Highschool musical was pretty unrealistic.” ~Ethan “Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do.” ~Benz “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.” ~Ri Ched “One Day or Day One.” ~Saba “The destruction of my despair describes my desperate desire for the success that I deserve.” ~Desiree “Never gonna let you down.” ~Jing Min GRADUATE
G RADU A TE P H O T OS | 2 1 10.1 “When fate hands you a lemon, try to make it into lemonade! Throughout process, you'll never walk alone.” ~Reanne “If you can dream it, you can make it. So, every end always has a new beginning.” ~Wei Zheng “Work smart, not hard.” *online notes* ~Lucas “What people talk about doesn't matter, it's about yourself and not others. Create your own future.” - My Mother ~Shaun Chiam “A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise.” ~Ryan “Success is loud when you work hard in silence.” ~Roshan “There are no limits to a person's potential.” ~Yan Yu “Inactivity serves no purpose whatsoever.” ~Qian Yu “Loneliness is a good place, but it's too lonely to be there all the time.” ~Jing Xiang
“You will either step forward into growth, or you will step backward into safety.” 2 2 | G RADU A TE P H O T O S “Extravagance is the enemy.” ~William “Just because you are right, doesn't mean you are correct.” ~Timothy “Fireworks are for now but friends are forever.” ~Zhi Xuan “Expectations is the root of all disappointments.” ~Xavier 10.1 “A lesson without pain is meaningless. That’s because no one can gain without sacrificing something.” ~Cedric
G RADU A TE P H O T OS | 2 3 “Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.” ~Chi Kay “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I'm possible!” ~Dorcas “It's how you deal with failure that determines how you achieve success.”~Dave “Spread love everywhere you go.” ~Joshua “Pain is temporary, quitting lasts forever.” ~Isaac Yong “If you believe it, you can achieve it!” ~Isaac Tham “If you only have one chance, you oughta try your best!” ~Sze Ying “Nothing is hard, it is just that whether “On to the next chapter.”~Anwen you want to do it or not.” ~Jo Lyn 10.2
2 4 | G RADU A TE P H O T O S “If you think you can, YOU CAN! ” ~Xin Yu “You can be everything. You can be the infinite amount of things that people are.” ~Llyod “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” ~Xin Ni “Keep your future dreams a secret.” ~Tiny “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot.”~Marianne “Believe you can and you're halfway there.” ~Wen Ru “If opportunity does not knock, build a door.”~Santtosh “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” ~Caleb “Work hard! Play hard!” ~Andrea 10.2
“Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” – Abigail Adams G RADU A TE P H O T OS | 2 5 “Education is just a pathway to a better future.” ~Aaron “You define your own life. Don't let other people write your script.” ~Vincent 10.2
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Accounting (A*) Foreign Language Malay (A*) Chinese as a Second Language (A*) Economics (A) Mathematics (A) Business Studies (C) Chen Yu Qian Biology (A*) Chemistry (A*) Physics (A) Business Studies (B) Mathematics (B) English Language (B) Tan Zhi Leng Foreign Language Malay (A*) Biology (A) Mathematics (A) English Language (A) Business Studies (B) Chemistry (B) Economics (B) Physics (B) Additional Mathematics (C) Danzel Jeremiah Paul English Language (A*) Biology (A) Chemistry (A) Mathematics (B) Oh Han Yuan “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character that is the goal of true education.” Martin Luther King, Jr. 2 7
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2 8 | EVE N T S CNY Class Deco Competition – by Ho Wen Xuan Chinese New Year, a brand new year in the Chinese calendar! Our school organized a competition where everyone had to decorate their classrooms based on the Chinese New Year theme. The announcement of a competition was highly anticipated among students as this was the first major event we had in our school in 2 years since the pandemic. “Recycling and Reusing” were the key criterias of the competition. There were 3 judges who evaluated the classes' decoration from Grade 1 to Grade 10. They were responsible for giving marks and advice for every class. They were amazed by the creativity and ideas of the different classes. The judging process took approximately 2 hours. I appreciate my classmates greatly as they were very supportive of my ideas and were willing to stay back after school to decorate the classroom together. As a result, we managed to win the competition with the grand prize of 5 large pizzas. From this experience, we have learnt that working together as a team is really important as many things can be done faster and better with a group of people. I’m really glad that I am in such a wonderful class with wonderful people. I also want to thank the teachers and management for organizing this competition.
EVE N TS | 2 9 Easter Day - Junior Find the Easter Egg
3 0 | EVE N T S Hari Raya Celebration – by Ho Pei Ting On that day, students were wearing traditional Malay costumes to school as they were encouraged to celebrate the Malay culture at school. They wore different colours and variations of attire which made them look glamorous. There were also stalls that sold traditional Malay cuisines such as nasi lemak, ayam rendang, nasi kerabu and many more. There was also a photo booth for friends and teachers. In addition, there was also a karaoke session that was specially arranged for everyone to showcase their singing talent. It's been two years since the last time we celebrated this festival in school due to the pandemic and the students had a joyous time. “Hari Raya Aidilfitri is one of the most meaningful festival. Hence, one day before Hari Raya, the OIS Student Organizing Committee helped to organize a Hari Raya Celebration on the 6th of May, Friday.”
3 1 | EVE N T S Teacher’s Day Celebration – by Tang Cheng Lam On every 16th of May, Teacher’s Day is celebrated to honour the teachers in our society and this year 2022 was no different in OIS. This year’s Teachers’ Day in OIS was well organized, as the previous years of MCO teachers had not been able to celebrate this special day with students face to face. At the front entrance of the school, there was a table and a whiteboard set up to welcome the teachers and students. The table was laid with colourful pens and sticky notes for students to write a message to teachers as a sign of appreciation. The sweet messages and notes the students had written would then be sticked or hung up on the whiteboard to showcase their love and appreciation for the teachers. Over time, these lovely notes piled up and filled the board as more students came. The teachers were delighted and grateful for all the heart-warming messages they had received. Fast forward to lunch time, students had volunteered to make pancakes for the teachers to enjoy. Teachers gathered around as they waited for their mouth-watering pancakes to be served. The students even put up a show for the teachers, impressing them by flipping the pancakes perfectly inside the pan. It was safe to say that the honey and blueberry-flavoured pancakes satisfied all the teachers' hungry tummies. Besides that, the teachers also received lovely presents from students from different classes. This year's Teachers’ Day celebration was a success and I am proud of all the students who had helped to make this happen. I would also like to thank the teachers’ selfless efforts and strong dedication to raise the children for a better future. Let's all take a moment to thank all the teachers for their hard work.
EVE N TS | 3 2 Hari Raya Open Day (Hot Air Balloon) – by Yusei Katakura The highlight of the event was riding the hot air balloon! As we entered the basket of the hot air balloon and were brought up to the skies, we felt the intense heat from the burner and it was so hot that I felt my neck was burning. However, it was an amazing view overlooking the venue. Lights everywhere and everyone looked small like ants. I also saw a mountain far away from the hot air balloon. It was my first experience riding a hot air balloon and I wish I could go higher and farther. Overall, a memorable experience with friends and teachers. I learned that having friends around in such an event would enhance the whole experience! Life is very important and we have only one chance at it on this earth. Let us continue to try new things. Indeed, this event has changed my life and how I view things. 21st of May is the day that I will not forget. It was the Serenia City Raya Celebration and some teachers and students went for this event. There were many unique and fun activities which the public could take part in. There was a sand art activity in which my friend made a funny drawing, riding a tandem two-seater bicycle which was hard to balance on and many varieties of delicious-looking food.
EVE N TS | 3 3 Morning Greetings - Football – Kicking away the Monday blues with some fun football activities.
3 4 | EVE N T S “ With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts ” Morning Greetings - How are you Feeling Today Did you know, positive mental health and academic achievement can powerfully impact one another? In OIS, we do not only strive for the A+ on test papers, but also students’ emotional well-being! A great way to check-in with students — the emotions chart Expressing feelings can be challenging for many, which is why this tool was designed to ease the process of expressing and describing students’ emotions.
EVE N TS | 3 5 No Backpack Day – by Ng Jing Yi Thanks to the students of OIS, this event turned out to be a success. Our students brought unique alternatives for bags of all shapes and sizes. From baby strollers, to crab cages, to even a bathtub! As a new student of this school, I would like to add that I have never experienced anything quite like this before. It’s definitely an interesting event that not only brings awareness to the poor but also allows us students to enjoy ourselves. I guess you could say this was an amazing first experience. Since it was my first time participating in an event like this, my last expectation was to win a prize from the school but when Madam Judith entered my class to announce that I was the winner, I was more than astonished and extremely grateful to the organizing committee and the school for making ‘No Backpack Day’ possible for me and the students of this school. On the 8th of July, Oakbridge International School held a ‘No Backpack Day’ for the students. Students of OIS were encouraged to bring anything but a backpack to school to show off what unique bags their innovative minds could produce. The main reason this idea of ‘No Backpack Day’ came to life was to raise awareness for the poor who are unable to afford school bags to store their school books and supplies in. They would have no choice but to use what they can find at home as an alternative for a bag to store their items.
Arts Workshop – by Leanne Lee On the first day, Teacher Lee walked us through understanding how to use acrylic paint, colour combinations, shades, and basic painting techniques. We also started to work on a simple painting depicting a sunset, mountains, and trees. In addition, we also learned how to paint with acrylic and do intricate details with the trees and it was certainly an interesting experience. For the next two days, we learned about impressionism where we imitated the painting of the beautiful ‘Banks of the Seine at Jenfosse’ by Claude Monet, a French painter and founder of impressionism (small, visible brushstrokes focusing less on realism but more on an accurate depiction of light). It was a struggle at first, mainly picking the colours, fiddling with our own individual styles, and seeing what fits best. In the end, we completed the painting using our own impressionism techniques learned and were very proud of our achievement. During the second school term break, OIS students went to an unforgettable learn-to-paint experience in a 3-days Art Workshop organized by Teacher Lee that focused on impressionism and imitating famous artworks by masters across various historical moments. 3 6 | EVE N T S
EVE N TS | 3 7 Outdoor Camping At Bernam Nature Hut – by Chen Ginn On the 1st of June, everyone gathered in school at 9am and we were off on a journey to our campsite. Upon arrival, everyone was in awe when we noticed that our campsite was just next to the gentle flowing river of Sungai Bernam with a beach-like access. The campsite was also well-equipped with facilities such as chalets, dorms, a fully air-conditioned hall, toilets and a kitchen area. Despite the availability of the chalets and dorms, we were instead given the opportunity to set up our own tents for some unforgettable and never-before experiences. We enjoyed playing a few team-building activities after settling down. As soon as the activities were over, we were all famished. It was time for dinner. After devouring our scrumptious fried rice, we all gathered at the gazebo. We had a jam session, involving all students to have an impromptu singing performance alongside the strumming of guitar. At night, we played some board games such as Dixit, Bang and Uno. The next morning, we started our day at 8am with some delectable fluffy pancakes, freshly made by students. After breakfast, we were off for a hike at a nearby trail. While hiking, we spotted many things like exotic plants, durian tree, and termites chewing up fallen leaves and dead wood, and even a rare red grasshopper! Time flew fast and it was already the last day of our camp. We disassembled our tents, cleaned the campsite and loaded our things into the vans. During the school term holiday, OIS Outdoor Club had organized three days, two nights camping trip to Bernam Nature Hut, a campground located in Tanjung Malim, Perak. It is known for its spacious campsite, serene nature along with a crystal-clear river. Prior to the trip, we were given a brief lesson on how to pitch a tent, ensuring that the essential camping gears were prepared as well as meal planning for the entire trip. This camping experience was truly a great getaway of relaxation and tranquility amidst nature, away from the bustle of city life. It was a wondrous feeling of being so close to nature while forming new bonds and friendships. This camp was undoubtedly an eye-opener for me as I have acquired more skills and knowledge beyond the textbooks. I'm very grateful to all the teachers for their time and effort put into this camping trip. I am looking forward to the next camping trip as I believe there is certainly more to explore!
Sports Day – by Roshan Sivakumar On 18th and 19th July, badminton was held at Lavana Sports Centre, a venue which was nearby the school. The event started at 9am precisely as the students, teachers and officials arrived half an hour earlier. The atmosphere was incredible as students and teachers were cheering for their school. Luckily, all the events proceeded smoothly which brought the event to a close at 1pm. Badminton was split into eight categories in which our school students won the most. One of the highlights was the Men’s Singles U18 Final. It had everyone on edge as it was very competitive. Captain Ball was organized on the third day of the sports week. The event started at 9am and lasted for 3 hours, at Lavana Sports Centre as well. Since it was a team game, there were many students and teachers compared to the previous days. The focal point of this event was the semi-final between Oakbridge International School Subang Jaya (Team B) and Chempaka Kota Kemuning. It was an intense match as OIS-SJ (Team B) won by 2 point difference. On the next day, Table Tennis competition was played on the 4th Floor of Oakbridge International School from 10am to 12pm. The atmosphere was so tense but also very cheerful. Last but not least, the Dodgeball event was held at Lavana Sports Centre from 9am to 1pm. It was the longest event compared to any other event because there were more teams. However, the organizers handled it with ease and managed to end the event trouble-free. From 18th to 22nd of July 2022, Oakbridge International School had their sports week. Sport events such as these help students indulge in physical activities apart from their academic studies. It is also a day where many students would be able to showcase their talents. In this particular week, there were plenty of sports activities held on different days. In conclusion, the Sports week provides everyone with unforgettable and exciting memories every year. Many students look forward to because they can participate in different types of sport events. This helps them showcase their athletic abilities in front of an enthusiastic audience. 3 8 | EVE N T S
EVE N TS | 3 9 Canteen Day Shoutout to our Student Organizing Committee who held Canteen Day on last Thursday & Friday! They were given the opportunity to plan, promote and set up a stall as a small effort to raise funds for school activities.
Sunway Career Talk – by Desiree Siew Her At the start of the career talk, students were given a form to fill up based on their school details, as well as their career interests. They then distributed brochures to each of the students to give them an idea of what career plans are available to them. This also helps students to determine their ambition for the future. The educational consultant encouraged students to answer questions by rewarding them with gifts such as notebooks, pouches and pens. Students were very excited and active during the questionnaire session. After the questionnaire, the consultant also recommended suitable colleges and career plans for students to go based on what course they plan to take. Additionally, students were offered plans if they wanted to go overseas. Countries such as Australia and U.K were seen with great availability on the given brochures. Students learned how important their IGCSE results are, where better results could earn them scholarships. The requirements for colleges were also discussed. With great thanks and appreciation to Sunway University and Oakbridge International School for hosting this talk, students now have a clearer idea of what they want to do after IGCSE. Not only was it informative, it was also a fun program for the students and teachers altogether. On the 5th of August, students from Grade 8 to 10 were invited to attend a career talk hosted by the school. Students from Sunway University shared what the University has to offer for possible career paths that students may take in the future. 4 0 | EVE N T S
Community Work a) SS15 Community Program 4 1 | EVE N T S
EVE N TS | 4 2 Community Work b) Firefighter Community Work
Community Work c) Garden Cleaning and Solar 4 3 | EVE N T S