Desperate Boardwives

Hey guys =)

After a 2-year hiatus I'm back to writing short stories on our school life. Most of the stories are based on real life situations, but I will of course change the names to prevent people from finding fault with me in school. I think even after I change the names, you will still be able to know who it is, given the natural gift of 'kaypohness' among Xavierians. After all, 'siapa yang makan cili, dia yang rasa pedasnya'. Oh, if you think the story sucks, don't hesitate to comment on it, because I wrote this in 15 minutes, so alot of things may not be fully explained yet. Kk, enough talking, let the story begins.

Chapter 1: Involvement

It was another normal June morning at school. Well, normal as in nothing extraordinary happened. Merkyl , a newly-appointed prefect, was paying full attention in his Physics class. He never failed to secure a place in the Top 5 list in the school, and he was not just any ordinary nerd. He's smart, quite good-looking, quite athletic and quite famous in school. Not to say quite, perhaps REALLY famous in school. Not originally selected to be a prefect, he finally got the chance he deserved when a fellow prefect migrated to Zimbabwe. Some might say he was just a replacement, but to me, I think he totally deserves it. But was it a right choice at the first place, joining the notorious BOP?

Just as I was daydreaming and writing this entry, a knock could be heard on the door. Well well well, if it was non other than his best buddy from the next class, Eddie. He talked with Merkyl outside the class for around 2 minutes, and Merkyl's facial expressions can be seen changing from =) to =( . I wondered what speech was that, changing his expression. I asked him to come over to my table and tell me what happened. After that, Merkyl sat beside me and told me something.

"Board's election is nearing, and I've been short-listed to be a chairman".

At the same time, just a few tables back, two bespectacled students can be seen whispering to each other secretly, as if they were planning a diabolical plan. Who knows? Maybe they are...

A: I think Merkyl knew he got short-listed.

B: Yes, I think Eddie told him. What should we do now that he knows about it?

A: Well, it's not a big deal. I guess it'll be a 'friendly' competition then?

B: Curse that Eddie. Should we do something about him for that big mouth of his?

A: No, let him be. After all, everything is going well according to my plan...

What is the diabolical plan about? Who is A and B? What will they do to Eddie and Merkyl? Why is the election so important to all of them? Stay tuned for Chapter 2:Added Involvement.

~Anonymous ( But i guess you know who I am)~

Happy Happy Birthday

Bee, oh bee. The wish you wished for can't be achieved because the wish you wished was to have more wishes right here so that you could wish more wishes. Simple yet complicated. Anyways, let's wish you the wishes that everyone could grant you and that is wishing you a Happy Birthday.

Congratulation and wish A wish only.

By,
Birthday Reporter

Teaching Science and Mathematics in English

This is something that I got today from the school. It seems like our school is trying to maintain our status in teaching Science and Maths in English. Check this out and I am sorry I don't have scanner, so I can't show you the original piece but don't worry, eventually you will get soon. I just type out whatever stated in this paper.

ISU - MENGEKALKAN PENGAJARAN dan PEMBELAJARAN SAINS dan MATEMATIK DALAM BAHASA INGGERIS (PPSMI) dan MENUKARKAN TARAF SEKOLAH daripada SK/SMK kepada SK/SMK (SMI)

Dengan segala hormatnya, perkara di atas dirujuk.

2. Mesyuarat Agung Tergempar PIBG Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan St. Xavier akan diadakan pada:

Tarikh : 14 Oktober 2009
Masa : 5.00 petang
Tempat : Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan St. Xavier

3. Agenda Mesyuarat Agung Tergempar adalah seperti berikut:

1. i. Ucapan Penasihat PIBG
2. ii. Ucapan Yang Di Pertua (YDP) PIBG
3. iii. Mengemukakan pendirian PIBG mengenai keputusan kerajaan untuk memansuhkan pengajaran dan pembelajaran Sains dan Matematik dalam Bahasa Inggeris (PPSMI) mulai tahun 2012
4. iv. Membentangkan cadangan PIBG untuk mengekalkan PPSMI di SMK St. Xavier dan menukarkan taraf sekolah daripada SK/SMK ke SK/SMK (SMI)
5. v. Memperolehi mandat dari mesyuarat untuk membolehkan Ahli Jawatankuasa PIBG mengambil langkah-langkah yang perlu hingga tercapainya cadangan yang telah di bentangkan
6. vi. Menerima sokongan mesyuarat
   

4. Sokongan adalah dalam bentuk undi. Hak mengundi oleh ibu bapa/penjaga terhad kepada satu (1) undi untuk setiap pelajar. Undi boleh dibuat melalui Borang Mandat/Undi (dilampirkan di belakang). Borang Mandat/Undi perlu dimasukkan ke dalam Peti Khas EGM: IBU BAPA.

5. Peti Khas EGM: IBU BAPA akan dibuka dan dikira waktu dilangsungkan Mesyuarat Agung Tergempar.

6. Semua ibu bapa diminta menghadiri Mesyuarat Agung Tergempar untuk memastikan matlamat ini tercapai.

Sekian, terima kasih.

So, how was it? Agree or not? Decide with your parents when you got this form to go back but I quite impress by all these protective barrier in the making. Anyway, just accept the fact this has been done.

By,
Chun Huang

Double Birthdays

I almost forgot! Today is the date which 2 humans born on this day. Let's congratulate Aaden Lim and also Mr. Jason Khoo. Happy Birthday! and Happy Birthday! again... Sorry for the Facebook instant picture. Haha

What a wonderful world~ Congrats.

By,
Birthday Reporter

Amazing Art

Today, I encounter something different. An art but not painted yet amazing. I am just posting this because I think that it is wonderful and since this month is Peace, therefore this is one magnificent art you need to see.



Enjoy.

By,
Chun Huang

Board of Disciplinarians Farewell 2009 [Updated]

After serving the school for a year, it's time to step down and enjoy. This year, the Board of Disciplinarians are organising a farewell dinner. I can't give you all the absolute idea of the farewell because I'm not one of the Boards. Therefore, I only can give you all some details I found on Facebook only.

Details are:-
Date : Friday, 30 October 2009
Venue : Seri Mutiara, City Bayview Hotel
Time : 7.00pm till 10.30pm
Theme : Enchanted Night of Stars
Dress code : Male - Smart Casual; Female - Elegant
Price : Outgoing - RM 20; Current - RM 30

If there are any question, you may ask your Form Reps which are:-
BOP - Udhaya
BOTW - Janice Tan
BOBM - Lee Xin Yee
BOCM - Dhinesh Kumar

These details might not be completely true, therefore ask those who are involved. Have fun and pay up for your luxurious dinner.

Details were taken by here.

By,
Chun Huang

Not students' job to control traffic

20th of September 2009, Sunday - This exclusive news is grabbed from The NST Online and guess what? It is related to our school, to be accurate, it's all about Board Of Traffic Warden. Without further details from me, why don't you read it out yourself?

GEORGE TOWN: Schools in the state are taking the effort to cut costs by deploying students to double up as traffic wardens. Although the effort is commendable, it is being done at the expense of the students' safety.

The students are not just risking their lives but are also jeopardising the safety of their fellow schoolmates and other road users. It is not known if these students have been trained to control traffic. To make matters worse, not all of the students on duty are provided with luminous vests. This has caused confusion among unsuspecting drivers as they could not differentiate the wardens from the students leaving the school premises or crossing the road.

One of the schools involved is SMK St Xavier.

The school's website indicated that among the duties of the board of traffic wardens is to control traffic and direct cars to their parking lots. They also have to ensure that traffic flows smoothly during peak hours. However, it did not touch on the safety of the students.

The school's Parent-Teacher Association vice-chairman Allan Cheah admitted that they did not have a full-time traffic warden. "For years we have been relying on the school's traffic warden board members to do the job." Cheah said the members' played an important role in minimising accidents and ensuring road safety.

A parent brought up the matter with the New Sunday Times recently when she almost knocked one student who was riding his motorcycle out from the school. She blamed the traffic wardens for not being attentive enough. The school's spokesman, when contacted, said the traffic wardens were only deployed to carry out their duties along Lebuh Muntri.

"We do not assign them to stop traffic along the main road as it is too busy and dangerous for them." State Education Department director Ibrahim Mohamed said he would check with the school to find out why they allowed students to perform the traffic warden's task.

Articles from NST Online. View from here.

Since New Straits Times is so interested about the safety of children nowadays, I shall not comment any further. There is only one stuff I wanted to say. Last assembly, Mr Cheng already mention about the Traffic Wardens' duties and he said that they are not going out from the school compound to do their duties anymore. So, I don't think that is going to jeopardise the students safety now.

Therefore, I wonder this news from NST are current news or maybe a bit outdated? No comment.

By,
Chun Huang