ASiS : Farewell Tuan Haji & SPM 2010 Results

Finally, after almost 9 years leading ASiS, perfecting an initial, "second hand" school (after legendary school Alam Shah (SAS) moved to Putrajaya) into a high performance school (SBT), it's time for him to retire from this profession. The person I'm talking about is ASiS first principal, Tuan Haji Mohd Idrus Bin Abdul Hamid.

So, there was a ceremony being held last Tuesday at ASiS to celebrate his retirement. If I was in Malaysia that day, surely I want to come. But unfortunately, I'm thousand miles away from there. But thank God, everything went very well, although it's slightly raining that morning. And eventhough I wasn't there, few of my friends made it to come.

As for our batch (OASiS0405) , we had already planned couple days earlier to give a farewell present to Tuan Haji. And lastly, we have decided to give a framed picture to him.

And I feel honored when they decided to buy a canvas print of one of my pictures (I mean, landscape pictures that I snap over years). So in general, it was a gift from our batch to Tuan Haji as a token of appreciation of his hard works throughout the time. But also personally, it was a gift from me as well. And I hope that he gonna like it.

This is the chosen picture.

After printing and framing, here it is.

2nd generation of ASiS, will never forget you, Sir.

Thanks a lot to Izzat Rahman, the most committed person.

One thing that attracts my attention (and other as well) is that Tn Haji wore our batch's tie during his final day.

Till our next meeting, Sir.

I want to thank all of my batch mates who're involved and contributed whether directly or indirectly in ensuring our plan for Tn Haji's retirement being successful. Special thanks to Akmal Mehat (KP ASiS 05') for gathering our mates back, Izzat Rahman for your time and commitment, and also to the sponsor (he preferred not to be named).

SPM Results 2010

Well, until this entry was written, I don't have any confirmed details about the result. But roughly, the numbers had increased (might be good, and might not be good). ASiS maintained its position as the best school in Kuala Lumpur. Six students got straight A+, while over hundred students got all As. Subject History made a record as the best among the schools in Malaysia, but after all of this, it's still not enough for ASiS to maintain its position among the best five SBPs. SASER still leading, followed by SBPI Gombak and few others "common schools in top five", except a new comer, SEPINTAR. And ASiS was placed 6th. Not bad.

Congratulations to them (proudly called "Patriots"). It just a beginning anyway. Prove yourself to do better when you become a college / varsity students soon.

P/s : Thanks Izzat for the pictures.

Snippets | Facebook Group ASiS

New ASiS students will enrol this coming 7th February. Some of them even added me on facebook, asking about whether it is worth it to go to ASiS or not. I tried my best to explain to them, even forwarded my article on OASiS's blog, "10 Reasons Why You Should Go To ASiS".

But somehow, I'm not the only one who convince them. When I read ASiS facebook group's wall this morning, I saw few of our OASiSian fella replying to a post written by one of the new ASiSian this year. From the way they replied, I feel like...............................................haha I dunno what to say. But still so convincing, no?

Hahaha..Well, to the guy who posted this question earlier, I believe there are no other reasons why you shouldn't come to ASiS. I bid you welcome, and have fun for the next two years!!!

Entry Rewind- ASiS; Syahbandar

I went through the older and oldest entries in this blog, and I found this ENTRY. It's about my visit to ASiS before I left for New Zealand, years ago.

I don't know why, but I feel funny reading it. Maybe it's because of its highbrow Malay that I used for a simple, casual topic like that.

I realised that, although it's not really significant but my ability and knowledge in Malay writing and speaking seemed fading from time to time. Maybe because, I don't speak Malay much when I'm abroad.

Well, let's keep it short here. I dedicated this entry to my homeroom's mates, Syahbandarian and also my 2B5's mates (I don't have any idea where are all of you right now).

You can go to that entry by simply clicking HERE.

The D-Day ; ASiS

Today is 26th January 2010. So, it's officially six years already since the first day I stepped on the very ground of SM Sains Alam Shah,Kuala Lumpur.

It stated that I had been selected to continue my education in SM Sains Alam Shah (ASiS) in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.

The all-male boarding school takes in about 200 students each year based on their PMR results.The students live on the school premises and leave only after completing their SPM two years later.I couldn’t decide whether to accept or reject the offer.

While there were some among my relatives and friends who thought boarding schools were good, there were others who questioned the type of activities the students could get up to in these schools.However, after giving it much thought, I decided that I should not miss the chance to study and live with 500 other schoolmates from different social, and cultural backgrounds.

It wasn’t “hell” as some people had led me to believe, but it certainly was no bed of roses either.If PlayStation, handphones, television “on-demand” and air-conditioned rooms have always been a “staple” in your life, then boarding school would surely be a culture shock of sorts.

I decided after some initial misgivings that it was indeed a challenge to be one of the few “odd” ones in this school.Our daily lessons at school was something we looked forward to, and though our teachers were strict and expected us to keep up with the school’s high academic standards and discipline, they were also kind and compassionate.Many of them doubled up as night wardens at the hostel and ended up being our confidants too.

There were times when I was adamant about certain matters that I thought were unreasonable , but I learnt how to soften my stance. It is with this same attitude that I looked at other issues, which to me might have been insensitive, but which to the majority, was acceptable.

I have been asked about how I survived especially where food was concerned.Burgers, fast food and meat dishes were my favourites before, but I don’t crave for them anymore. I can have a meal with just carrots, cabbage and more vegetables.

The super features of orthopaedic beds do not faze me, nor am I impressed with water beds and reclining massage chairs.

My two years at the school has toughened me up to appreciate sleeping even in the noisiest of beds or on hard floors.I can only say that my stint at the school was good, it made me more conscious of my surroundings, more considerate of others and their sensitivities, and exposed me to how people with different cultural and social backgrounds behaved and led their lives.

These are the reasons why I cannot thank ASiS enough for it has indeed given me the confidence and maturity that has made me a better person.

Note:

1.Few years after I left ASiS, this school remains one of the best schools in Malaysia.Alhamdulillah.Lotsa change being made from year to year in terms of its facilities and programme to enhance the students and staff's skills.You guys might interested to read my previous entry, HERE.

2.Few weeks after this entry was written, the 8th generation of ASiSian will register themselves as the form 4 students on 2nd February 2010.Few of em' were personally asked me on Facebook about ASiS.Hope this entry in my blog helps you guys answering your questions.

3.This entry was fashioned after the article with the title "Positive Influence" by Yugenderan Balamohan (ReformasiV)