koko' Is Leaving To Teach In UK!!!

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Yes, that's right.
The Malaysian government has given me the green light to teach in UK... for real.

UK = Ulu Kapit

JPN Sarawak acted fast & was able to give their new teachers a place within less than 1 week of receiving the name list from Human Resources in Putrajaya.
I'm so proud of them.

Anyway, my school?
SMK Katibas.
A rural school in Song, Kapit.

I did some research and I found out that, although it is a rural school, it has the second highest passing rate for SPM 2007 in Kapit.
Seems like I will be going to a good school after all.
The cream on the cake would be my hefty rural school allowance!

I was also able to find pictures of the school posted on a blog of a previous student.
Check the pictures out here.
The school looks very new & well maintained.

Here is my travel itenary for this Sunday:
AirAsia: from Kuching to Sibu = 1 hr
Express boat: Sibu to Song = 2 hr
School driver: Song town to school = 2 hr

I will share a house on school grounds with another teacher but I will have my own room.
I may have my meals at the dining hall.
There is 24hr electricity, water, limited phone coverage & internet.
Looks like a pretty good place but I will only know the actual conditions once I get there.

Looking forward to it!

Comments

  1. JustAnotherTragedy8/1/09 14:36

    doesnt sound too ulu. im sure a great teaching journey and experience awaits you :)

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  2. Anonymous8/1/09 15:43

    at first , i thought you can teach in uk when u read the title . but uk isn't in sar . so , i knew that you didn't mean that uk .

    rural school ... like kampung that type ah ? you might see bugs in the classrooms . haha .

    all the best anyway .

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  3. Norzie Khamis8/1/09 16:59

    Jarod, all the best ! :D

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  4. Anonymous8/1/09 18:27

    Good luck, Jarod! Make the difference there! =)

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  5. Anonymous8/1/09 18:54

    katibas! i think my senior was posted there last year. his name's wesley. if he isn't there then that means i got his school wrong. haha..anyway, it cant be that bad, just brush up on your iban and you'll survive! good luck! :) - fel

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  6. Poh Lin8/1/09 20:09

    u will do a good job =) all the best koko! ;) the best AND the worst have yet to come! hehehe

    -poh lin

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  7. Trishomachine.8/1/09 22:15

    Haiiiiiiiissssssshhhhhhhhhhh.
    Just one request;
    come back in one piece.
    okay baby?

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  8. Pame 268/1/09 22:21

    Ulu Kapit??!Did u have to walk to get to the school?I hope not.Kampung Iban tu.take care of urself babe. U'll be getting like thousands of smile from orang kampung.They love outsiders. :)

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  9. iDzruLezZ9/1/09 02:59

    Wow...
    altho the place is kinda ulu..it is way cool...anyway, gud luck bro~

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  10. glo9/1/09 07:28

    i know that you will be one fine great teacher! :) go Jarod!

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  11. ah^kam_koko'9/1/09 13:45

    Thanks for your support, guys!
    I can step out into the wilderness in confidence knowing that I have your support & prayer!!
    =)

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  12. soyasofya9/1/09 21:02

    all the best jarod! im sure u can do your best!

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  13. ah^kam_koko'10/1/09 23:34

    Thank you!

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  14. Jessica10/1/09 23:34

    Good luck Koko~~ :D

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  15. ah^kam_koko'13/1/09 14:43

    Thanks, Jess!!

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  16. hunny17/1/09 17:39

    u hve to ride a boat? n 2 hours to go to town?? ;(

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  17. hunny17/1/09 17:40

    anyway, i've just see d photos. seem not bad! new place! n u got clean water n electricity 24 hrs !! how lucky! :D

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  18. ah^kam_koko'18/1/09 00:49

    haha~~
    Indeed, I got a really good school to start my career!

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