#missionKatibas
There will come a time in your life when you meet like-minded people who get you & share your ideals. When you meet people like these, the only natural thing to do is collaborate & see where it takes you. It usually leads to surprisingly amazing moments which touches the hearts of those who experience it first hand & even those who hear the stories. From there, the possibilities are infinite. This is merely the beginning of more great things to come.
Earlier this month, a team of 5 amazing individuals arrived at our school. They called themselves the #missionKatibas team. They came with big hearts, lots of smiles, gave a lot of love & encouragement to my students, shared their lives, & they left a deep impression on my students. Many of my students expressed a clearer idea of what they wanted to achieve in life. They even expressed a greater desire to study hard & do better in SPM & PMR. It's amazing how much I have learned from them. I respect them for braving the unreasonable stigmas associated with travelling to the interiors of our superstitious country.
Usually, nobody would want to come to our school because it is so deep in the interiors. You have to take a boat, risk the infinite possible bad things that would happen on boats, you might even get eaten up by crocodiles or swept away by spirits. Esp Malaysians. They want flashy consumer products, bright lights, fine-dining & skyscrapers. They forgot that the Earth as it is is the most beautiful. They also forgot that the most blessed gift of all is giving.
Because they came with such big hearts, in return, we gave the #missionKatibas team an experience that money can never buy.
Thank you, Sarah, Trish, Sonia, Wai Leem & Esther. You have made a difference. I know that this is just the beginning for many of you. This experience will change you, just as it has changed me.
View all the pictures here.
Earlier this month, a team of 5 amazing individuals arrived at our school. They called themselves the #missionKatibas team. They came with big hearts, lots of smiles, gave a lot of love & encouragement to my students, shared their lives, & they left a deep impression on my students. Many of my students expressed a clearer idea of what they wanted to achieve in life. They even expressed a greater desire to study hard & do better in SPM & PMR. It's amazing how much I have learned from them. I respect them for braving the unreasonable stigmas associated with travelling to the interiors of our superstitious country.
Usually, nobody would want to come to our school because it is so deep in the interiors. You have to take a boat, risk the infinite possible bad things that would happen on boats, you might even get eaten up by crocodiles or swept away by spirits. Esp Malaysians. They want flashy consumer products, bright lights, fine-dining & skyscrapers. They forgot that the Earth as it is is the most beautiful. They also forgot that the most blessed gift of all is giving.
Because they came with such big hearts, in return, we gave the #missionKatibas team an experience that money can never buy.
The #missionKatibas team was lead by Sarah from Teach For Malaysia, an organisation I think is looking wholeheartedly at making a real difference in a neglected area of our education system. Together with her are Trish, Sonia, Wai Leem & Esther. |
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We welcomed them with a simple BBQ dinner where they get to mingle with the Project X+ team. Our chef, Cikgu Hayazi, was able to work magic out of really simple ingredients. Great job! |
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On the first morning, they conducted a survey on behalf of Teach For Malaysia. I wasn't around because I had class but, from what I understood, this survey was conducted to gauge what Malaysian students are like: their interests, ambitions, hopes, etc. It would be interesting to see the results of the survey. I'm glad that they chose to represent an interior school in the data. |
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In the afternoon, we did an activity for our guests. We took them jungle trekking & they loved it. |
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The next morning, they conducted a PMR Motivation Workshop for my Form 3 students. They helped my students realise & develop their multiple intelligences as well as make pledges for their PMR exams. |
Thank you, Sarah, Trish, Sonia, Wai Leem & Esther. You have made a difference. I know that this is just the beginning for many of you. This experience will change you, just as it has changed me.
View all the pictures here.
Oooo...so grand. If I go, will I get the same VIP treatment? Wink! Wink!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a BIG person. Of course!
DeleteBut you declined all my invitations so... too bad!
Ah. I caught a glimpse of the beautiful fall and the forest. I know there are more that I haven't seen yet.
ReplyDeleteI really wish to visit though I don't know how. Hmm
Well, where there is a will, there is a way.
DeleteCan tell it's a fun event, cause it says 'welcome to paradise!' :p
ReplyDeleteThanks, Hayley.
DeleteAmazing and inspiring! And I know Wai Leem too!! Sort of a childhood friend. I had no idea he went for this! I have another friend who's going to Teach for Malaysia in october :)
ReplyDeleteWow! What a small world!
DeleteWaiLeem had a great story to share & his story encouraged a lot of my students. =)
wow! looks interesting and very inspirational programme...wonder if they could come to my school...:)
ReplyDeleteIndeed it was interesting & inspirational!
DeleteI'm sure you have plenty of contacts to do something similar at your school. Just have to ask around & you shall receive...
Ms. Sarah rocks! hehe
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree!
DeleteHi Zafirah!! :) THANK YOU *blush*
DeleteBTW, MY students rock too! ;)
great :) full of inspiration n motivation..have faith to God
ReplyDeletecan see the brightness comes from students's eyes..they enjoy it
Anybody can do stuff like this in their schools. =)
DeleteI feel like I now have a legit comment/reply to post here because I can say that my write up is done too!! Now waiting on that Doctor boy to do his and we can have a complete set! :D
ReplyDeleteBTW, missing the view from the water tank.. That was icing on top of icing of the cake. :)
Read both posts! Loved the honest reflections from both of you!
DeleteClose your eyes & you'll see the view. You might need a glass of wine to 'enhance' your senses.