From The Principal’s Office - November 2017

Dear WInS Community,

More Out and About in the Community

On Friday 27th October our Early Years students enjoyed an informed trip around Bomba, our local fire

station, as part of their studies on “Transport and Occupations”.

The students had a brilliant time. A huge thank you to our brave local fire fighters, and also congratulations

to our Early Years teachers and staff for organising such an amazing experience for our young learners.

Sibu’s newest fire fighter recruit? Ms Yong Ing Ing enjoys dressing up

More Love from our Army Friends

Once again we are indebted to our army friends for providing a special transport trip for our Early Years

students. As they conclude their topic of “Professions and Transport” they provided our young friends

with a short joy ride in their army truck around the school compound. The kids loved the experience!

Out and About – Penang

Our Year 10 students visited Penang between Friday 3rd and Tuesday 7th. Despite the extensive flooding,

all the students loved the visit.

A huge thank you to all the accompanying teachers – Ms Fiona, Mr Ray and Mr Bong.

Out and About – Upper Primary (by Mr Darmel)

Sometimes our children need ‘something’, some kind of a spark, something new and different,

something that doesn't necessarily involve pencils and paper, something that gets their bodies

moving and spirits refreshed. Sometimes they need a field-trip!

The Primary 4/5 and 6 Classes have forayed into an exciting trip where they had the opportunity

to prepare their own sushi delights at Sushi King, learn and interact with the children with special

needs at the Sibu Agape Centre and learn more about Sarawakian culture in the Sibu Heritage

Museum. The children didn’t only learn significant information, of equally important is on how

they fostered teamwork, friendship and respect for others.

Words from our primary students:

“My visit to Agape Centre has made me realise how fortunate I am and should never take for granted

what I have. Treating others with kindness and respect is very important. With kindness, I will never go

wrong!”-Justin Chua Soon Jie, Primary 6

“Going to a trip is fun. I was able to make friends with other students and celebrated our learning together.

I hope to go for another field trip next year! Eydie Wong Ee Ting, Primary 5

“As an international student, learning about culture is exciting! Sibu Museum displays rich information

about people, culture and Sarawak life in the past. I am thrilled to tell my friends back in India how amazing

Malaysian culture is.” – Avi Bajaj, Primary 4

Out and About – Secondary (By Mr Jimmy)

On Thursday 9th September three teachers and 32 Secondary students went across to Sibu Benevolent

Society Nursing Home. Upon arrival, the students presented a series of performance to the senior

citizen staying there.

The show started with a group rendition of a famous Mandarin song titled “Childhood”. The

folks were gathered and seated on the bench arranged by the students. They enjoyed the songs

and clapped while the students were performing their childhood song.

It was then followed by a solo performance from Grace Tang (Y8W). She also performed a song

that the folks enjoyed very much. After the students helped the folks walk back to their rooms,

they started to do the cleaning throughout the compound of the nursing home. They swept and

mopped the floor, cleaned the windows. Some sat down and chit-chatted with the folks,

listening to their stories of the past. Each and every student took part and performed

exceptionally well.

SENIM’s 4th Annual Conference

On Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th November Woodlands International School had the privilege of hosting

the 4th Annual SENIM (Special Education Network in Malaysia) Conference. Over 400 delegates and 40

presenters came to share their knowledge and experiences as medical practitioners, educators or as

parents of students with Special Needs.

We were blessed with the presents of Dato Sri Fatima who gave a welcoming speech, and Datuk Tiong

Thai King who closed the conference.

All our Woodlands teachers gave a helping hand as well as some of Student Leaders. We received plenty

of positive feedback; once again we live up to our school motto: - “Together We Shine”. Many thanks to

all!

A mix of WInS and Special Education Needs students present a cultural dance at the closing ceremony –

many thanks to Ms Christcharlynn for her splendid work in choreographing the performance

Year Book 2017

I was keen to share my memories of the school year with the WInS community as a thank you for all the

love I have felt and shared over the year. I am so grateful to all the sponsors that enabled us to pass to

you free of charge.

Unfortunately we were pushed for time to ensure it arrived before the end of the school year, and we

were unable to do a final proof of the contents which meant that there were a few glitches.

Nonetheless it will act as a blueprint for next year, and we will be looking at setting up a Year Book

Committee for 2018 that will assist the project.

Our Early Years Celebrations of Learning

On Friday 9th November our Early Years students enjoyed their Celebrations of Learning.

The students were absolutely brilliant with a series of short presentations from each class in both English

and Chinese.

All our students were awarded certificates and were presented with a DVD of their brilliant performances.

Once again I would like to thank our wonderful Early Years team for pulling off this stunning production.

Celebrations of Learning – Primary and Secondary

On Thursday 16th Woodlands hosted its formal End of Year Celebration of Learning for the Primary and

Secondary students. As well as the awards, we also enjoyed the graduation of our Year 11 students as well

as some presentations from Primary and Secondary students. As I mentioned in my opening remarks, all

your children are winners to me.

End of Year Award Winners

Academic Excellence Most Improved Citizenship

Primary 1N Ivy Tang Ting Yeo Ngo Jadon Ling

Primary 1W Daksh Nagori and Ryder Lau

Yeo Boon Look Samuela Ting

Primary 2 Vidushi Nagori Nadine Soraya Nik Michael Arsyad

Primary 3 Maya Cayenne Sim Tet Hien Choi Ji Su

Primary 4 Avi Bajaj Jerrica Ling Zephyr Chan

Primary 5 Eydie Wong Nicholas Wong Alicia Tay

Primary 6 Aman Tayal Tang Yan Quan Brian Lau

Year 7 W Sharlene Lau Ya Wen May Lat Kyae Sin Lin Luiz Huong Yew Hui

Year 7 I Trinity Ngu Ang Yiu Leanne Lau En Xi Jiwon Choi

Year 8 W Jerry Yuong Eason Hii Kwang Yuan Jasmine Tan Yi Lin

Year 8 1 Jonas Yii Xun Cheon Sia Yi Zhen Jeff Wong Yong Wei

Year 9 W Dylan Wong Shen Ning Christine Hii Yan Ting Hii Jing Ling

Year 9 I Rico Ho Zon Xu Kelement Xiang Amanda Yii Ming Xuan

Year 10 W Demi Wong Sze Aik Franky Hii June Lee Jing

Year 10 I Annabel Wong Sze Nee Puan Sze Jing Puan Sze Jing

Year 11 W Liew Yong Hui Su Lay New Heinrich Tiang Chin Han

Year 11 I Timothy Lai Hua Yeh Trista Wong Wei Hua Sean Wong

Year 11 Graduation

It’s with huge pride that I congratulate all our Year 11 graduates. The journey has not always been easy

but we got there in the end. It has been a pleasure to see them develop and grow into fine-minded,

analytic and thoughtful students. Congratulations to them all.

Adeline Chuo Hui San, Aaron Toh Aw Zien, Adam Haris Bin Arif Stephen, Agnes Tiong Nin, Andy Ting Chiong

Jun, Annie Hii Sing Siew, Bess Ting Jie Hui, Caleb Ting Zhi Khai, Chua Tong Kiong, Clement Tang Chung

Ngie, Clement Tie Yao Tong, Clinton Kiing Jiu Chee, Cynthia Ngu Jing Yi, Dennis Hung Hao Ren, Dunstan

Lee Yien Song, Evan Ting Chang Song, Gabriel Tay Liang Wei, Heinrich Tiang Chin Han, Hii Kah Qi, Hii Sing

Liang, Jerome Wong Kai Wei, Jewel Alexandra, Liew Yong Hui, Ling Hau Lee, Louis Cheu Shan Wee, Nigel

Wong Jun Dao, Sean Wong Jiun Jieh, Sharon Yii Chiew Hua, Su Lay New, Timothy Lai Huan Yeh, Trista

Wong Wei Hua, Vaibhav Nagori, Valerie Wong, Vicky Wong Sze Jie, Winnie Wong Xian Yiing.

I am so proud of their achievements, and now that we are opening up a Year 12 class next year, we hope

may of our graduates will opt to continue their learning journey at WInS.

Parents Support Group

I would like to thank the members of the Parents’ Support Group for their efforts over the course of the

year. I would like to further develop this initiative next year. If you are interested in joining in to further

support and develop WIns, please email me aubrey.groves@woodlands.edu.my Please note it is open to

all, not just English speakers.

Morals and Ethics

Woodlands realise the importance of noble values that we endeavour to instill in our students to help

meet the needs of the Vision Statement: - “A dynamic learning community that nurtures students with a

global outlook and Godly character”.

As mentioned in the October Newsletter, Mr Charles led an excellent workshop on Core Values in

preparation for the next academic year. Some of our core values will be repeated to help imbed them,

while several will be new for our returning students.

For your information our core values for 2018 will be as follows: -

January – Responsibility June – Attentiveness

February – Patience July - Forgiveness

March – Respect August – Resourcefulness

April - Honesty September - Compassion

May - Enthusiasm October - Wisdom

Happy Holidays

I’d like to take this opportunity to wish our WInS community happy holidays and a fantastic 2018. I look

forward to welcoming back our returning students on Monday 8th January.

Kind regards,

Aubrey Groves

Principal

Important Dates for Your Diary

Please note, School will open to returning students on 8th January for the start of the 2018 Academic

Year

The 2018 School Calendar is available on the school’s website www.woodlands.edu.my

校长办公室—2017 年 11 月

亲爱的 WInS 社群，

更多有关社区的活动

本校幼儿园小朋友们, 怀着欣喜的心情于 10 月 27 日（星期五），拜访了诗巫的消防及拯救局, 以

实际了解“交通与职业”这个学习单元。

小朋友们在这次拜访中获益良多，非常感谢勇敢的消防斗士们；同时也十分感激幼儿园老师们为

小朋友组织了这项十分有意义的活动。

诗巫新入伍的消防斗士？Ms Yong Ing Ing 高兴地穿戴着消防服装

从军人朋友们那里传来更多的关爱

我们再次感激军人朋友们，为幼儿园学生提供特殊的交通之旅。当他们结束分享“专业与交通”

的课题时，他们让小朋友们乘坐军用卡车在校园绕了一圈，享受片刻的乐趣。孩子们喜欢这样的

体验！

槟城学习考察之旅

中学部 10 年级的学生在 11 月 3 日（星期三）至 11 月 7 日（星期二）,到槟城进行学习考察旅行，

虽然恰逢当地遭遇严重水灾，但是所有的学生还是喜欢这次旅游。

非常感谢陪同出行的老师们 --Ms Fiona, Mr Ray and Mr Bong.

小学高年级学生的校外旅行考察（Mr Darmel 撰写）

有时候我们的孩子需要一些新颖及不同的东西, 能激荡人心, 不一定需要用到铅笔、纸张,

而是那些能让他们活动身体, 恢复精神的活动, 就如同校外旅行考察。

小学 4、5 和 6 班的学生，在第四学期末时，体验了一次令人兴奋的教育旅行，他们有机

会在 Sushi King 为自己制作寿司美食；同时也学习在诗巫的“爱之家”与特殊儿童互动交

流，以及在诗巫文化遗产博物馆, 了解更多有关于砂拉越的文化。孩子们不仅只学习重要

的知识，同等重要的让他们培养团队合作、学会结交朋友及尊敬他人。

小学生的感言：

“拜访了‘爱之家’之后，让我意识到自己有多幸运，我不应该把自己所拥有的一切, 视为理所

当然；善待和尊重他人是非常重要的；拥有善心，我将不会出错！” - Justin Chua Soon Jie, 小学六

年级

“参加教育旅行很有趣。从中可以认识许多新朋友，和他们一起欢庆我们的学习。我希望明年有

机会再参加教育旅行考察！Eydie Wong Ee Ting,小学五年级

“作为一个国际学生，学习文化是令人兴奋的！诗巫博物馆提供了丰富信息, 展示不同的族群，文

化和过去砂拉越人的生活。当我回到印度时，我将会很兴奋地把马来西亚精彩的文化告诉我的朋

友”Avi Bajaj，小学四年级

中学社区服务— Mr Jimmy 撰写

9 月 9 日（星期四）, 本校 3 位老师及 32 位学生到诗巫慈善社去探访长者。大伙儿抵达该

处后，首先为老人家呈现了一首“童年”及几首大合唱，老人家在同学们表演时, 不时拍

掌配合, 欢欣的观赏大家的歌唱。接着同学们分组为他们进行清理工作，与老人家交谈，

及倾听他们追述往事；每位参与的同学都非常投入于服务中, 从长者的神情中我们可以看

出，他们对我们的服务感到愉悦。

第四届马来西亚特殊教育网络会议

WinS 很荣幸于 11 月 11 日（星期六）和 12 日(星期天），主办了第四届 SENIM（马来西亚特殊教

育网络）会议。有超过 400 位代表参加了会议，40 位主讲人，分享他们作为医生，教育工作者或

特殊需要学生家长的知识和经验。

我们很荣幸能邀请到 Dato Sri Fatima 莅临主持开幕, 以及拿督张泰卿主持闭幕典礼。

本校全体老师及一些学生领袖共同为这个活动献出一己之力，我们得到了许多正面的反馈，再一

次我们凸显了学校的口号“我们在一起闪耀”，非常感谢大家的努力及付出！

闭幕礼时 WInS 的学生及特殊需要学生联合呈现传统文化舞蹈，非常感谢 Ms Christcharlynn 所编排

的精彩演出

Year Book 2017

2017 年度年刊

我渴望与 WInS 社群分享我对这一学年的回忆，作为感谢大家一直以来对 WInS 的关爱。我也非常

感谢所有赞助人，使我们能够免费提供大家此份年刊。

很遗憾的是，为了赶在在学年结束之前出版年刊，我们无法对内容作最后的校阅, 以致出现一些差

错。

尽管如此，它将作为明年的行动蓝本，我们将考虑成立一个 2018 年度年刊编委会来负责这个项目。

幼儿园学习庆典

WInS 幼儿园的孩子很开心于 11 月 9 日（星期五），参加了他们的学习庆典。

小朋友们呈现了一系列非常精彩的中、英语节目。

所有表演的学生都获得奖状及他们当日精彩演出的 DVD。

再次感谢幼儿园的老师团队安排这项令人赏叹的演出。

小学及中学的学习庆典

WInS 于 11 月 16 日（星期四）主办了 11 年级的毕业典礼，同时也在当天主办中小学的学习庆典

及颁奖典礼，正如我在开场白所提到的，对我而言，你们所有的孩子都是优胜者。

年终获得奖状的学生名单如下：

Academic Excellence

学业成绩优秀奖

Most Improved

成绩进步最多奖

Citizenship

良好人际关系奖

Primary 1N Ivy Tang Ting Yeo Ngo Jadon Ling

Primary 1W DakshNagori and Ryder Lau

Yeo Boon Look Samuela Ting

Primary 2 VidushiNagori Nadine Soraya Nik Michael Arsyad

Primary 3 Maya Cayenne Sim Tet Hien Choi Ji Su

Primary 4 Avi Bajaj Jerrica Ling Zephyr Chan

Primary 5 Eydie Wong Nicholas Wong Alicia Tay

Primary 6 AmanTayal Tang Yan Quan Brian Lau

Year 7 W Sharlene Lau Ya Wen May LatKyae Sin Lin Luiz Huong Yew Hui

Year 7 I Trinity NguAngYiu Leanne Lau En Xi Jiwon Choi

Year 8 W Jerry Yuong Eason Hii Kwang Yuan Jasmine Tan Yi Lin

Year 8 1 Jonas YiiXunCheon Sia Yi Zhen Jeff Wong Yong Wei

Year 9 W Dylan Wong Shen Ning Christine Hii Yan Ting Hii Jing Ling

Year 9 I Rico Ho Zon Xu Kelement Xiang Amanda Yii Ming Xuan

Year 10 W Demi Wong Sze Aik Franky Hii June Lee Jing

Year 10 I Annabel Wong Sze Nee Puan Sze Jing Puan Sze Jing

Year 11 W Liew Yong Hui Su Lay New Heinrich Tiang Chin Han

Year 11 I Timothy Lai Hua Yeh Trista Wong Wei Hua Sean Wong

11 年级学生的毕业典礼

我深感荣幸地祝贺所有 11 年级的毕业生。学习之路并非一蹴而就，但他们终于到达了目的地。我

很高兴地看到他们已成长为精明，有分析和思考能力的学生。恭贺他们！

毕业的学生有：Adeline Chuo Hui San, Aaron Toh Aw Zien, Adam Haris Bin Arif Stephen, Agnes Tiong Nin,

Andy Ting Chiong Jun, Annie Hii Sing Siew, Bess Ting Jie Hui, Caleb Ting ZhiKhai, Chua Tong Kiong, Clement

Tang Chung Ngie, Clement Tie Yao Tong, Clinton Kiing Jiu Chee, Cynthia Ngu Jing Yi, Dennis Hung Hao Ren,

Dunstan Lee Yien Song, Evan Ting Chang Song, Gabriel Tay Liang Wei, Heinrich Tiang Chin Han, Hii Kah Qi,

Hii Sing Liang, Jerome Wong Kai Wei, Jewel Alexandra, Liew Yong Hui, Ling Hau Lee, Louis Cheu Shan Wee,

Nigel Wong Jun Dao, Sean Wong JiunJieh, Sharon YiiChiew Hua, Su Lay New, Timothy Lai HuanYeh, Trista

Wong Wei Hua, VaibhavNagori, Valerie Wong, Vicky Wong Sze Jie, Winnie Wong Xian Yiing.

我为他们的成就感到骄傲，我们也将在 2018 年开办 12 年级，希望他们明年能在 WInS 继续他们的

学习旅程。

家长支持小组

我要感谢家长支持小组在这一整年来为学校所付出的努力，我希望有更多家长，自愿加入这个支

持团队，无论是以英语或其他语言沟通的家长，我们都无限欢迎，有意参与者请联络我：

aubrey.groves@woodlands.edu.my

道德与伦理

WInS 认识到致力于传授给学生高尚价值观的重要性，以实现我们所提出的愿景声明：“一个充满

活力, 以培养具有全球视野和虔诚品格学生之学习社区”。

正如我在 10 月校讯所言，Mr Charles 为了准备明年的核心价值观，特别主办了一个工作坊以讨论

及拟定合适的核心价值观；为了让学生更深入了解一些价值观，所以有些价值观将重复去年的，

有些则是新的。

请留意 2018 学年的核心道德价值观如下：

January – Responsibility June – Attentiveness

February – Patience July - Forgiveness

March – Respect August – Resourcefulness

April - Honesty September - Compassion

May - Enthusiasm October - Wisdom

正月—责任感 六月—专注

二月—耐性 七月—宽恕

三月—尊重 八月—足智多谋

四月—诚实 九月 ---怜悯

五月– 热忱 十月—智慧

假期快乐

我要藉此机会，祝愿 WInS 社群假期快乐及拥有美好的 2018 年，我期待在 1 月 8 日（星期一）迎

接学生们回校！

祝福您！

Woodlands 国际学校校长

奥布雷谨启

在您日记里重要的日期

请留意，2018 新学年，将会在 1 月 8 日（星期一）开始上课。您可以在学校网页

www.woodlands.edu.my 查阅 2018 年校历。