Saturday 6 September 2014

International Jamboree & Spelling Bee at SK Kampong Berangan

It was Kelantan's showcase event for the month of August, the International Jamboree & Spelling Bee.  It occurred on Thursday, August 21st, 2014. It was a bright shiny morning as eight schools moseyed to the event.  The participants were: SK Banggol Pa'Esah, SK Berangan, SK Bukit Abal, SK Bukit Jawa 1, SK Padang Pa'Amat, SK Panggong, Srifaridawitya School (Yala, Thailand) and Chongraksatwitaya School (Pattani, Thailand). Colonies of butterflies were fluttering in the young participants bellies, but after the opening ceremony speech by Sir Rusli they all dissipated. 

The purpose of the event was to create a fun English atmosphere for students, Years 3, 4 and 5, and to enable students to practice English spelling, listening, speaking and writing through enjoyable activities. The programme was designed in a 3-Station series of events, to increase student engagement and give maximum exposure to several types of educational activities.


The 3 stations were the Spelling Bee in the Hall, English games and activities in the science lab and watching Akeelah and the Bee in the computer lab. Although a spirit of competition prevailed, the focus was not on winning, but rather on participation, education, and FUN! The students, teachers and mentors were corralled into a rooting tooting atmosphere of good times.

Everyone involved in the event deserves appreciation; however, a few deserve added recognition.  Mr. Sharir bin Muhummad from Pasir Puteh PPD. The host school's Sir Rusli, T. Rofia'ah, T. Hasnah and T. Mazwan were marvellous. The Word Masters were exceptional:T. Adzura, T. Basirah and Toby Walrod. The BEG mentors Niamh, Sara, Yusuf, David, Ella, Scott, Elizabeth and Khidar(AB). Big thanks to Hj Waedaoh and Hj Kholiluerahman for facilitating the inclusion of the Thai schools. We were delighted that Events Director, Noraini Bell, honoured the Jamboree with her presence and smile.  


Mutuality mindset makes mutual support, true cooperation and 

giving more helpful and satisfying.














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