SK Bukit Abal's English Month Official Launch

It was a fresh Sunday morning at SK Bukit Abal, when the school's English Panel launched English Month. This year's theme is: To Love, to Enjoy & to Explore English. The head of the English Department, Teacher Maznah opened the ceremony by explaining the purpose of the event.  She also highlighted the upcoming activities throughout the month. The teacher encouraged and challenged the students to try increase their daily use of English.

The school's administration was out in full force. GB Mr Fadzilah, PK Ku Mr Mustapha, PK HEM Mr Rusdi and PK Ko Puan Rohana presided over the event with the best seats in the house. Teacher Maznah's introduction was followed by an ardent supporter of the English Department, GB Mr Fadzilah.  He gave a talk about the international importance of English in ongoing education as well as the job markets.

The whole school was sitting in the dewan; however, their formation was slightly different this morning than normal. The children were parted like the Red Sea with an aisle down the middle. Next, we heard a honk and engine approaching. The students all looked back to see a Pos Laju Postman ride a brand new shiny postal moto down the aisle.

He drove up to the stage where the GB was standing and dismounted his moto. All eyes were peeled on him, when he delivered an oversize letter to the GB. The GB open the gigantic letter to find a plaque with his name on it.  He took the plaque and affixed to the official English Month banner which was the centrepiece of the stage. It was the climax of the launch. It was another creative design of Teacher Salmah and it was definitely an eye-catching crowd pleaser.

There were a few other activities by some of SK Bukit Abal's top-notch English Department. Teacher Maznah, Teacher Rezwanee, Teacher Faridah, Teacher Hamizah, Teacher Mr Rusdi, Teacher Salmah and Teacher Suzana all contributed in making it an excellent event. I missed a little of the event, because I was busy with Teacher Siti Basirah (Bah) getting the Year 3 students ready for their performance.

Teacher Siti Basirah is the mastermind behind the SK Bukit Abal's Year 3 Action Song team. Last year, she led the school to be district level champions. Other teachers are also involved. She has set her sights on the title again this year (Insha Allah). I was invited again to assist with numerous practices and performances, but don't let me fool you, she is the Coach in Charge. I'm a meeger water-boy or a cheerleader at best.The group has been practising all month to prepare for District level competition at the end of May.

This was the first time the group performed publicly to a crowd.  There were many little tummies filled with butterflies.  The team climbed on the stage with their game faces on and took their positions. I apologise, but I'm unable at this time to reveal to many details about the performance. Primary competition is heated statewide and nationally. Nonetheless, it was great finale to a delightful event. A stupendous event by the good people of SKBA. Like they said, "To Love, To Enjoy & To Explore English."