Alumni News
October 30, 2008 on 6:30 pm | In Alumni | No Comments
1. Nurul Hana Bt. Ahma Ghazali
Course : Mathematics
University of Cambridge, UK
Recipient : Bank Negara Scholarship
2. Khoo Jian Xiong
Course : Medicine
King’s College London, UK
3. Sharifah Sara Bt. Syed Badrol
Course : Medicine
University of Newcastle, UK
4. Amanda Tong Ying Pey
June 2008 A-Level Examination
4 Distinctions (Science Stream)
5. Ong Chien Junn
June 2008 A-Level Examination
4 Distinctions (Science Stream)
6. Lianne Letitia Ritchie
Taylor’s College, School of Hospitality and Tourism
Full Tuition Fee Scholarship
Bachelor of Tourism Management and Engineering (Hons)
People to People Ambassador Programs 2009 (International Participation)
People to People Ambassador Programs aim to bring outstanding students from more than 95 countries to attend a People to People Leadership Program every year.
Through this conference, the finest students from around the world can earn school credit while fulfilling the vision US President Dwight D. Eisenhower had for fostering world citizenship when he founded People to People in 1956.
Three students from Sri KDU Secondary School are invited to attend the 2009 Ambassador Programs and one to attend the International Peace Camp
1. Liew Ren Jie (Secondary 4 Aristotle)
Medical Ambassador Programme
Johns Hopkins University, MD, USA
June 2009
2. Tan Jiann Meng (Secondary 4 Aristotle)
Business Ambassador Programme
Columbia University, NY, USA
June 2009
3. Geoffrey Yong Hong Kiat (Secondary 3A)
‘Learning to Lead’ Programme
Harvard University, USA
July 2009
4. Mark Chan Ben-Tze (Secondary 4)
People to People International Peace Camp
Amman, Jordan
February 2009 (Pending confirmation)
World Vision Youth 4 Youth Programme
Singkawang, West Kalimantan, Indonesia
8 -12 December 2008
Extra-Curricular Achievements (International Participation)
1. Karekhaa Nair (Secondary 4 Aristotle)
Harvard Summer School 2008
2. Tan Jiann Meng (Secondary 4 Aristotle)
The University of New South Wales 2008 International Competition for Schools
Gold Medal (Awarded to the student with the Highest Score in the Country)
· Computer Skills and
· Mathematics
3. Nur Alia Bt. Abu Bakar (Secondary 2 Mozart)
Malaysia’s representative at Tunza International Children’s Conference on the Environment, held in Stavanger, Norway from 17 – 21 June 2008
4. Noor Saadiah Bt. Hussin (Secondary 3 Galileo)
Skate Asia 2008
2 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Medals
5. Elle Khor Jia-Ming (Secondary 3 Galileo)
Skate Asia 2008
1 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals
Scholarships
1. Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) Scholarship, Singapore
Gavin Gan Chia Yen– Secondary 3 Newton
Edward Lee Kim Han – Secondary 3 Wordsworth
2. ASEAN Scholarship
Lim Ser Lin – Secondary 1
Lim Zheng Li – Secondary 1
3. Trinity College, University of Melbourne
Summer School Creative Programme (Partial Scholarship)
Liew Ren Jie – Secondary 4 (Creative Thinking Programme)
Lim Yee Ning – Secondary 4 Dickens (Science Programme)
4. HELP University College, Foundation in Arts/Science Program
HELP University College, Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) Program
Tan Huey Li (Secondary 5 Columbus)
Student Achievement
October 29, 2008 on 5:53 pm | In Secondary School | No CommentsRyan Ritchie - Karting
Ryan Ritchie’s foray into the world of karting has earned him much success in the international arena. The year’s achievements began with the Rotax Max Challenge Round 3 (Malaysia) where he won 3rd place. He went on to compete in the Asia Max Challenge Round 2 in India and then on to a series of races which include the following:
Rotax Max Challenge Round 4 & Asia Max Challenge Round 3 (Malaysia)
Qualifying 2nd, Final 2nd
Rotax Max Challenge Round 5 (Malaysia)
Qualifying 1st, Final 1st
Championships Standings for Malaysia
1st (Malaysian Champion)
Asia Max Challenge Round 4 (Sentul, Indonesia)
Qualifying 13th, Final 6th
Championships Standings for Asia
2nd (2nd Asian Champion)
Asian Karting Open Championship (Sentul, Indonesia)
Qualifying 3rd , Overall 1st in category
Ryan represented Malaysia in the Rotax World Finals 2008 in Italy
Edward Lee Kim Han - National Chess Master
At the most critical round in the National Closed Championship, Edward quickly overcame his opponent in the seventh round to take sole lead in the championship.
The final round pitched Edward against another strong opponent but he coolly collected his desired final half point to become the new national champion – the National Chess Master.
The most interesting aspect of Edward’s winning the national closed championship is that he is only 15 years old - a junior player and he is the National Chess Master.
Edward also won the Majlis Sukan Sekolah-Sekolah Malaysia (MSSM) chess championships in Malacca. He competed in the under-15 events and came away a clear winner.
He has competed in the following international competitions
· ASEAN Age Group U-16 in Danang City, Vietnam (May 2008)
· IM – Makler Chess Tournament in Danang City, Vietnam (July 2008)
· World Youth Chess Championship U-16 in HCMC, Vietnam (20 Oct - 2 Nov 2008)
· World Chess Olympiad (Open) in Dresden, Germany (11-26 Nov 2008)
· Asian Juniors U-20 in India (5 -14 Dec 2008)
· Singapore Masters in Singapore (16 – 20 Dec)
Gavin Kyle Green - Golf
Aged only 14 years, Gavin Kyle Green has been on the golf course for more than 7 years. He is a member of the Malaysian Lion Cup Team and the Champion of the US Teen World Golf Championships 2008 held in Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA. He is also the youngest player to be selected to the Malaysian National Squad – Elite Team 2008.
Gavin’s 2008 competitions have taken him beyond national boundaries where he has played in the following tournaments:
The Lion Cup Singapore Island Country Club Aug 26 – 29
100 Plus Malaysian Junior Open Palm resort, Johor, Malaysia Aug 19 – 21
7th ASEAN Schools Golf Championships Bali Golf & Country Club, Indonesia June 17 – 20
29th Asia Pacific Golf Championships Sherwood Hills Golf Club, Philippines May 6 – 9
7th TrueVision International Junior Pattana Golf & Sports Resort, Thailand April 1 – 4
On the home front, Gavin won first placings in the Majlis Sukan Sekolah- Sekolah Selangor (MSSS) 2008 in February, Majlis Sukan Sekolah-Sekolah Malaysia (MSSM) in March and the culmination of Malaysian school events – SUKMA Malaysia ke XII in Terengganu in June.
Bryan Homi Mehta – Karting
In 2008, Bryan continued to pursue his interest in karting and has been a regular racer on the some of the most prestigious circuits.
Karting : 2008 Achievements
· Yamaha SL Champion
· CIK-FIA World Cup (Yamaha - 8th)
· Yamaha Toyota Finals (Malaysian Representative)
· Asian Karting Open Champion (AKOC) 123 Ope
Races in Macau, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand
Bryan will again be racing in the CIK-FIA KF3 Asia-Pacific on 29 & 30 November 2008
Sri KDU® donate bikes for independent living
October 24, 2008 on 8:56 pm | In Secondary School | No Comments
For two young men, Marry Franchis and Honasekaran, 21 October 2008 will be a day they will always remember. On that fine morning they were the recipients of motorbikes sponsored by the Reaching Out Club of Sri KDU® Secondary School, to give them a new lease of life. These were no ordinary bikes – they were Honda EX-5 motorbikes modified for the use of the disabled and a symbol of love and friendship.
Marry and Honasekaran are members of the Independent Living and Training Centre (ILTC), a centre formed to change the way people with disability view themselves, and the way in which service delivery systems in the community respond to their needs.Honasekaran (20) was involved in an accident when he was riding his motocycle four years ago. The accident left him paralysed from the waist
downwards. Marry Franchis (28), was born with cerebral palsy and is also a paraplegic. What is admirable about these young men is their courage to face the challenges of life. They are determined to be independent despite their disability. They needed a vehicle to be more mobile as public transportation for the disabled is almost non-existent in Malaysia.In a voice choked with emotion, Marry, who was lost for words could only say, “Today I am very happy because I have a new bike. Thank you, Sri KDU.” Honeskaran was overjoyed and eased himself on the new bike.
Through a chance meeting with the founder of ILTC, the Reaching Out Club of Sri KDU® Secondary School conceptualised the idea of raising funds to purchase two motorbikes to set Marry and Honasekaran on the road to independent living.
“Over six months, enthusiastic members engaged themselves in activities to raise RM11,500 to buy two bikes. Parents,staff and students did their bit to make this commitment a reality in October. The bikes were modified to disabled-friendly vehicles and sent to PUSPAKOM for inspection and approval.“Marry and Honasekaran have plans to start a small business. They realise that the way forward now is to take more control of their lives with respect and dignity. They have resolved to maximise their level of independence to achieve their full potential. Sri KDU Reaching Out Club is proud to have given them that impetus,” said Muhammad Azhar, the teacher advisor of the Reaching Out Club.
Communications Department
KDU Smart School
23 October 2008
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