For those who are interested do check out http://skmgelam.blogspot.com for questions from other states. WORK HARD AND DO WELL......

TOMORROW WILL BE OUR LAST MEETING FOR THE ENGLISH CLUB. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE MEMBERS FOR THEIR COOPERATION AND COMMITMENT TOWARDS THE ENGLISH CLUB. A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL WHO TOOK CARE OF OUR SPECIAL CORNERS, READING BASKETS, SPEAKERS'S CORNER, IDIOM CORNER, WALLS OF GRAMMAR ETC.

WOULD LIKE SOME FEEDBACK ON THIS YEAR'S ACTIVITIES....ALL WERE OK??? MAYBE YOU CAN GIVE SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT YEAR'S ACTIVITIES. PLEASE KEEP THIS BLOG GOING....

Th English Club had a Farewell Party on 6th August from 3.15pm-4.30pm. The food was good :)

Any English Club member who is interested in writing and updating this blog.
Please make yourself a Blogger Account.
And give the email to me via the Shout Mix.

Thank you.

WHILE international scientists and researchers are cracking their heads to find and produce renewable energy, a Malaysian company has made the country proud by producing fuel made from plastic waste.

Greenbase Utama Sdn Bhd yesterday officially launched its first oil, anticipating a net profit of RM20 million per year from its investment of RM50 million to set up a pilot plant in Shah Alam to process the plastic waste.

Chief executive officer Tan Sri Halil Abdul Mutalib said the plant has the capacity to take up 240 tonnes of solid waste materials and convert them into liquid fuel.

"This fuel can be used for automobiles as well for industries. It will be cheaper than the price of current fuel in the market as the cost of producing it is much cheaper.

"For the smallest-scale plant, the investment would be around RM50 million and can generate a revenue of at least RM30 million a year," Halil told reporters after the official launch by former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in Shah Alam.

He said the company invites investors at home and abroad, to become strategic partners to open up a bigger plant.

"We hope to set up a bigger facility, probably located near a landfill or rubbish dump, within the next six months. Currently, we are processing some 5 tonnes of plastics waste per day to convert into 5,000 litres of fuel," he said.

Dr Mahathir agreed that by engaging more professional experts and designers, the company could construct a better plant.

"They seem to be successful in terms of the technology, but I don't know yet whether they can perform in operating a large-scale production," he said.

Halil said the company has yet to secure buyers, but stressed that it would not be difficult as this involves the production of fuel.

"We have received a lot of enquiries including from a Sarawak fertiliser company," he added.

On the price of its fuel, Halil said it would be cheaper than the current fossil fuels.

"If these fuels are sold at RM1.80 per litre, we can sell our fuel at RM1.40 or RM1.50 per litre. Our fuel is also zero sulphur content," he said.

Bryan words; Great isnt it?

A. Yasmin Bt Ahmad 5 Tekun 18/6/09

E is for envisions I keep for the future.
N is for neatly tucked right down to my core.
V is for visions of blue skies stretching above the horizon.
I is for I who stood for so long, for I never knew.
R is for reasons as to why boys and girls shine as sunlight beams shone in their eyes.
O is for ordinary trees that are not ordinary at all.
N is for nature's course as a piece of art.
M is for means to be preserved, not just observed.
E is for Earth which is as fragile as a bubble
N is for no man can undo the harm once its done.
T is for treasure it as its the only child mother nature has ever had.

b. Nur Artiqah 5 Tekun 18/6/09

E is for end of the world if we don't save it.
N is for nothing is impossible.
V is for vote Mother Earth.
I is for i love you, Earth.
R is for reuse, reduce and recycle.
O is for only we can make a difference.
N is for no more dirty environment.
M is for making a difference.
E is for environment comes first.
N is for never again will we live in a disgusting environment.
T is for tell everyone to start saving the WORLD!!!

I would like to share a few poems done by the English Club members.

a. By Nur Diyana bt Jefry 1 Yakin

E is for extinction of animals.
N is for natural habitats destroyed by mankind.
V is for various types of fur sole around the globe.
I is for increasing number of extinct animals.
R is for recycle, reuse and reduce for a better environment.
O is for open burning by irresponsible citizens.
N is for non-renewable and renewable energy.
M is for the melting of icebergs by global warming.
E is for extinction of various types of animals.
N is for need of flora and fauna.
T is for think green!!!

b. By Siti Mariam 1 Amal

E is for effects of a busy environment.
N is for natural habitat.
V is for various types of illegal projects.
I is for illegal logging.
R is for the rising number of extinct flora.
O is for open burning.
N is for non logical activities.
M is for melting of ice caps.
E is for excessive logging.
N is for necessity to handle these problems.
T is for time to save Mother Earth.

The Second semester is here....and we have not done much!! My dear students we must be more active!!! The Speakers Corner is doing well but it can be better!! What has happened to our Reading Baskets?? Students in charge, please take note. Meeting will be held as usual this Thursday.

There will not be any more meetings this semester...study hard and do well in your mid year exams. Hope we will continue to have fun activities...do not forget the 'Reading Baskets'...they need to be cleared and new materials must be put there....Our Speakers Corner will also be 'off' during the exam season. Take care and 'Good Luck' in your exams.

On 14 May, the Form1 English club members had a debate on " Traditional Medication methods are better than Modern Medication methods". It was fun and quite good for a Form1 especially Norman. Sorry, no photos. Sorry if this blog is 'unpdated' for quite a while because I'd been so busy especially for tomorrow's Kolej Teacher's Day Celebration and for the EXAM next week! 

Please help to keep this reading area clean and also do provide magazines/newspapers for this corner. Do read the magazines or other reading materials provided.

Hello.
Bryan's here.
Now the juniors are currently takeover The Speakers Corner.
Good Luck!

Apologies cos' sound of video was not loud enough - affected our introduction. Anyway, those who are interested can borrow the videos from Norman Chang (F1). From 5 members are supposed to present their debate next Thursday. Form 2/3 group must also be ready...... Hope to get some response from the members soon!!!

Hi there,

This week we will look at English debates (parliamentary style). All students will then take part in the debate for the next two weeks. Hope all will learn something and give their full cooperation. Speaking in front of an audience will help to build up your confidence.

Well Done to the Form 1 members. The activity you organised and carried out on the 16.4.09 was fun and all the members enjoyed themselves. Keep up the good work..... I do need a report...ASAP. The activity for next week is Debates...introduction first. Then all will have a chance to participate.

Switch off non-esential lights from 8.30pm-9.30pm on 28 March 2009 [today] for just 1 hour

SAVE MOTHER EARTH!

On last Thursday[5.3.09], the English Club members played Wazzaword. Not many people came because some of the members must go for the 'Perarakan Maulidur Rasul' practice. The game was fun! So here are the photos. =]

1. Apologies to the Form 1 students who have worked so hard to plan the 'Amazing English challenge' because this activity has to be postponed again..... all muslim students will be involved in 'Perarakan Mulidur Rasul' during gerko time. New date will be set later.

2. Mini English camp will be carried out next week. Extended time 3.00 - 5.00pm Please take note.

The Form 1 students are in charge of English Amazing Race next Thursday. I am looking forward to it, I'm sure it's going to be fun.