BRIEFING FOR KAA STUDENTS AND PARENTS

A programme was carried out specially for the parents and students of Special Religious class (KAA) in the morning. A talk was given by an officer from The State Education Department regarding matters related to this class, such as what are the prospect for the students once they have completed their studies.

The response was very good and parents' support was actually a good indication of how they care for their children's education. Even though it was a Friday morning, congratulations to all who had turned up for the session, parents, students and teachers as well. It was a weekend well spent.

There is one more bigger school event tomorrow.

*NOTE: All photos taken from Puan Yasirah's Facebook.

ANNUAL LUNCH FOR KAA CLASSES

The KAA students (form 1 - form 4)[translate: special religious classes] held their annual lunch (I don't think I could call it a party) at Mak Jah Cafe in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. I had been there a few times before so I knew the food should be good.

It was rather a simple event which was good. It started with a "tazkirah", then a short speech by the Senior Assistant 1 and finally everybody was allowed to eat. They also had a lucky draw session at the end.

Thanks to the KAA teachers for inviting. I seldom say "No" when it involves eating, if the time permits.

BREAKING FAST IN SCHOOL WITH COLLEAGUES AND STUDENTS

19th July ~ The "Iftar" (breaking fast) event for the staff and Special Islamic Classes (KAA) students were held today. At the same time, the staff's husbands, wives and children were also there - the more the merrier. And after the "Iftar", we performed the "Maghrib" and "Isya'" prayers, followed by the "Terawikh" and "Witir" right after that.

Congratulations to all who are involved directly and indirectly in organizing and supporting the event, as well as for those who came to school yesterday evening.

*We are family*

(1) People arriving in school before dusk

(2) Getting ready for Iftar

(3) Prayer recitation for Iftar

(4) Iftar time

(6) Tazkirah (a talk to remind others)

(7) Performing the Prayers

NOTE: Pictures taken from Puan Yasirah's FB album.

IFTAR AND TARAWIKH IN SCHOOL

*NOTE: all pictures taken from Puan Yasirah's album on FB

SATURDAY, 4th AUGUST ~ An annual event for the school, the iftar [breaking fast] was held specifically for all the staff, family members and also the KAA [special religious classes] students. People started arriving as early as 6:00 p.m., and at about half an hour later, the usual activities resumed.

preparation stage

breaking fast time

a short religious talk [tazkirah]

performing the prayers

saying "goodbyes"

Alhamdulillah, praised be to Allah, for giving us the opportunity to gather and carry out this activity for this year. May we live long enough to meet again for similar event next year.

MEETING THE PARENTS OF KAA CLASSES' STUDENTS

This activity was discussed and carried out on an ad hoc basis, mainly because it was really difficult to find a vacant Saturday for the programme. It was a briefing cum parenting talk to the parents as well as the students of KAA [special religious classes].

registration

students and parents arriving

The response was overwhelming and the audience filled almost all the seats in the school hall. We expected a smaller crowd but the presence of many parents was a good sign to us teachers.

the emcee

someone speaking on behalf of the Principal

the speaker

The briefing was mostly about what parents should know about this special class -such as the syllabus which is slightly different from mainstream students, what are expected of the KAA students, what are the possible opportunities that the students have in the future and how parents can play a role in assisting the students and teachers in learning, especially in Arabic Language.

emptying the hall

tea time (or was it an early lunch?) yeay!

packed refreshment at the canteen

All in all, even though the session was short, it was a fruitful one. Thanks and congratulations to all the students, teachers and parents who had gone the extra mile today. One day, we may reap what we had sown.

*NOTE: pics taken again from Puan Yasirah's FB as usual. Thanks a lot!

KAA'S END OF YEAR GATHERING

Pn. Nilam (the school Principal), Pn. Rahmah and Pn. Raja Ainurraziyah

Yes, another gathering and this time organized by the Special Religious Classes Unit. It was held in the surau (a smaller version of a mosque) and it was semi-formal in a way because our Principal was also invited. As usual there were speeches and prize-giving ceremony, and eating food like chicken chop, spaghetti, pudding, coconut milk shake etc. I seriously need to lose a lot of weight.

with the students of KAA classes

the honourable guest giving away prizes