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Assalamualaikum and hello children,

I would like to respond to the question posted to the chat box by Syarifah Haziqah.

If you are referring to the number of the passengers, you should write like this:

The number of passengers is 100.

But if you are referring to the passengers, you should write like this:

The passengers are 100.

Please take note of the differences.

Thank you.

SUGGESTED ANSWERS

Here's the thing that I promised you this afternoon...

DISCUSSION ON PAPER 2

SUGGESTED ANSWER FOR SECTION A

1.  Ahmad and his family are in the house and they are doing their own activities.

2. Ahmad’s grandmother who is wearing a pair of spectacles is reading newspaper on the chair.

3. Ahmad’s mother, Puan Nora who is wearing an apron is washing the dishes/plates.

4. Ahmad’s eldest sister, Nina who has a ponytail is wiping the dust on the cabinet using a feather duster.

5. Ahmad and his sister are sitting on the floor and they are playing jigsaw puzzles.

DISCUSSION ON SECTION B

I would choose train to Kuala Lumpur because it is exciting.  The train leaves Ipoh at 9.00 a.m. and it arrives in Kuala Lumpur at 1.00 p.m.  Though it takes 4 hours to reach the destination, I do not mind.  I can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the journey.  The fare is RM 35.00 for adults and RM 17.00 for children below 12.  The fare is reasonable and affordable.  The number of passengers is 100.  The train has comfortable and adjustable seats.  It is air-conditioned and it has cafeteria.

public holiday	Last Sunday was a public holiday.
picnic	Halim and his family went for a picnic.
waterfall	They went  the waterfall.
parked	Halim’s father parked the car.
car	The car was parked under a big shady tree.
sat	Halim’s parents sat on the mat.
ate	His father ate his food.
swimming	The children were swimming in the waterfall.
photographs	The man took the photographs.
snake	He saw a snake.
curled	The snake curled beside the big rock.
phoned	He phoned Rescue 911.
arrived	They arrived after fifteen minutes.
crowd	There was a crowd of people at the scene.
clapped	They clapped their hands when the man managed to catch the snake.

       Last Sunday was a public holiday. Halim and his family went for a picnic at the waterfall in Sekayu.  They went there by his father’s car.  They took one hour to reach the place.

       At about 9.00 a.m., they arrived at the waterfall.  Halim’s father parked his car under a big shady tree.  After that, they looked for a suitable spot to spread the mat and put their things.  After spreading the mat, Halim and his siblings jumped into the water. They enjoyed swimming on the water.  The water was so cool and it was clear as crystal.  Meanwhile, Halim’s parents were sitting on the mat.  His father ate the food while his mother served the food on the mat.  Halim’s brother took photographs of the beautiful scenery of the waterfall.  While he was snapping the picture, he saw a snake.  The snake curled beside the big rock not far from him.  He immediately phoned Rescue 911.  He told them about the snake.  After 15 minutes, they arrived at the scene.   There was already a crowd of people there.  The attendant managed to catch the snake within 10 minutes.  Everybody clapped their hands for his bravery.  The man took the reptile with him.  The place was now safe for them. All of them felt relieved because they could continue their activities there.  

DON'T GIVE UP, PLEASE MY DEAR PUPILS....

Inspiring Stories for Students: Fisherman Story!

One day a fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach with his fishing pole propped up in the sand and his solitary line cast out into the sparkling blue surf. He was enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun and the prospect of catching a fish. About that time, a businessman came walking down the beach trying to relieve some of the stress of his workday. He noticed the fisherman sitting on the beach and decided to find out why this fisherman was fishing instead of working harder to make a living for himself and his family. "You aren't going to catch many fish that way," said the businessman to the fisherman, "you should be working rather than lying on the beach!" The fisherman looked up at the businessman, smiled and replied, "And what will my reward be?" "Well, you can get bigger nets and catch more fish!" was the businessman's answer. "And then what will my reward be?" asked the fisherman, still smiling. The businessman replied, "You will make money and you'll be able to buy a boat which will then result in larger catches of fish!" "And then what will my reward be?" asked the fisherman again. The businessman was beginning to get a little irritated with the fisherman's questions. "You can buy a bigger boat and hire some people to work for you!" he said. "And then what will my reward be?" repeated the fisherman. The businessman was getting angry. "Don't you understand? You can build up a fleet of fishing boats, sail all over the world, and let all your employees catch fish for you!" Once again the fisherman asked, "And then what will my reward be?" The businessman was red with rage and shouted at the fisherman, "Don't you understand that you can become so rich that you will never have to work for your living again! You can spend all the rest of your days sitting on this beach looking at the sunset. You won't have a care in the world!" The fisherman, still smiling, simply looked up, nodded and said: "And what do you think I am doing now?" He then looked at the sunset, with his pole in the water, without a care in the world. However, both the fisherman and the businessman were wrong in their materialistic outlook. We don't have to work hard so that we become rich, sit in the beach and have no care in the world. Islam teaches us to work hard to serve our family and our community and earn the pleasure of Allah (swt), regardless of whether we are poor or rich.

Inspiring Stories for Students: Grasshopper and Ant story of Hard Work bring Success

One cold, frosty day in the middle of winter a colony of ants was busy drying out some, grains of corn, which had grown damp during the wet autumn weather. A grasshopper half dead with cold and hunger, came up to one of the ants. "Please give me a grail or two from your store of corn to save my life," he said faintly. "We worked day and night to get this corn in. Why should I give it to you?" asked the ant crossly. "Whatever were you doing all last summer when you should have been gathering your food?" Oh I didn't have time for things like that, said the grasshopper. "I was far too busy singing to carry corn about." The ant laughed I unkindly. "In that case you can sing all winter as far as I am concerned," he said. And without another word he turned back to his work. Islam teaches us that we should help the less fortunate. But it also teaches us that we must work hard and not rely on the kindness of others for our daily needs.

Inspiring Stories for Students: Fruits of labour (Hard Work bring Success)

There once lived a rich businessman who had a lazy and fun loving son. The businessman wanted his son to be hard-working and responsible. He wanted him to realize the value of labour. One day he summoned his son and said: "Today, I want you to go out and earn something, failing which you won't have your meals tonight." The boy was callous and not used to any kind of work. This demand by his father scared him and he went crying straight to his mother. Her heart melted at the sight of tears in her son's eyes. She grew restless. In a bid to help him she gave him a gold coin. In the evening when the father asked his son what he had earned, the son promptly presented him the gold coin. The father then asked him to throw it into a well. The son did as he was told. The father was a man of wisdom and experience and guessed that the source of the gold coin was the boy's mother. The next day he sent his wife to her parent's town and asked his son to go and earn something with the threat of being denied the night meals if he failed. This time he went crying to his sister who sympathized with him and gave him a rupee coin out of her own savings. When his father asked him what he had earned the boy tossed the rupee coin at him. The father again asked him to throw it in a well. The son did it quite readily. Again the father's wisdom told him that the rupee coin was not earned by his son. He then sent his daughter to her in-laws' house. He again asked his son to go out and earn with the threat that he shall not have anything for dinner that night. This time since there was no one to help him out; the son was forced to go to the market in search of work. One of the shopkeepers there told him that he would pay him two rupees if he carried his trunk to his house. The rich man's son could not refuse and was drenched in sweat by the time he finished the job. His feet were trembling and his neck and back were aching. There were rashes on his back. As he returned home and produced the two rupee note before his father and was asked to throw it into the well, the horrified son almost cried out. He could not imagine throwing his hard-earned money like this. He said amid sobbing: "Father! My entire body is aching. My back has rashes and you are asking me to throw the money into the well." At this the businessman smiled. He told him that one feels the pain only when the fruits of hard labour are wasted. On earlier two occasions he was helped by his mother and sister and therefore had no pain in throwing the coins into the well. The son had now realized the value of hard work. He vowed never to be lazy and safe keep the father's wealth. The father handed over the keys of his shop to the son and promised to guide him through the rest of the life. Moral of the Story: Some of the life's best lessons come from the hardest situations.

A great lesson of life from one of the smallest creatures of Allah (SWT): Ant Story

One morning I wasted nearly an hour watching a tiny ant carry a huge feather cross my back terrace. Several times it was confronted by obstacles in its path and after a momentary pause it would make the necessary detour. At one point the ant had to negotiate a crack in the concrete about 10mm wide. After brief contemplation the ant laid the feather over the crack, walked across it and picked up the feather on the other side then continued on its way. I was fascinated by the ingenuity of this ant, one of Allah's smallest creatures. It served to reinforce the miracle of creation. Here was a minute insect, lacking in size yet equipped with a brain to reason, explore, discover and overcome. But this ant, like the two-legged co-residents of this planet, also shares human failings. After some time the ant finally reached its destination - a flower bed at the end of the terrace and a small hole that was the entrance to its underground home. And it was here that the ant finally met its match. How could that large feather possibly fit down small hole? Of course it couldn't. So the ant, after all this trouble and exercising great ingenuity, overcoming problems all along the way, just abandoned the feather and went home. The ant had not thought the problem through before it began its epic journey and in the end the feather was nothing more than a burden. Isn't our life like that? We worry about our family; we worry about money or the lack of it, we worry about work, about where we live, about all sorts of things. These are all burdens - the things we pick up along life's path and lug them around the obstacles and over the crevasses that life will bring, only to find that at the destination they are useless and we can't take them with US......

Inspiring Stories for Students: Are you a wealthy Man?

A saint was praying silently. A wealthy merchant, observing the saint's devotion and sincerity, was deeply touched by him. The merchant offered the saint a bag of gold. "I know that you will use the money for Allah's sake. Please take it." "Just a moment." The saint replied. "I'm not sure if it is lawful for me to take your money. Are you a wealthy man? Do you have more money at home? "Oh yes. I have at least one thousand gold pieces at home," claimed the merchant proudly. "Do you want a thousand gold pieces more? Asked the saint. "Why not, of course yes. Every day I work hard to earn more money." "And do you wish for yet a thousand gold pieces more beyond that?" "Certainly. Every day I pray that I may earn more and more money." The saint pushed the bag of gold back to the merchant. "I am sorry, but I cannot take your gold," he said. "A wealthy man cannot take money from a beggar." "How can you call yourself a wealthy man and me a beggar?" the merchant spluttered. The saint replied, "I am a wealthy man because I am content with whatever Allah (SWT) sends me. You are a beggar, because no matter how much you possess, you are always dissatisfied, and always begging Allah (SWT) for more."

It has been some times...

Assalamualaikum and hello to all my beloved pupils,

It has been some times since the last update in this blog.  However, I believe that you do browse through the EDMODO for some revision...

There are so many things to be done and so many news and stories to be shared.  And for the time being this is what you need to do....LOOK AT THIS PICTURE....AND BE READY TO BE ASKED ABOUT IT...

Fighting Burn-Out: Becoming A Well-Balanced Productive Muslim

 

by Rushda Abraham on March 28, 2012

Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 in Feel Better, Topics

 Life is a prison for a Muslim and Allah sends down trials to human beings, which is clearly mentioned in the Qur’an:

“Verily! We have made that which is on earth as an adornment for it, in order that We may test them (mankind) as to which of them are best in deeds.” [18:7]

Therefore, happy and sad moments are a natural part of our life. It’s essential to understand how to deal with unpleasant realities of living when they knock on the door of life.

Inability to cope with frustrating moments in life can possibly lead to burnout and depression.

Burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental fatigue caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It develops when you feel overwhelmed and unable to meet constant demands.

It also occurs when you are working towards objectives that do not resonate with you. This state can also be a real threat if you get on with your family members or co-workers poorly. As the burnout continues, you may lose the motivation that led you to undertake on a certain role in the first place.

Some personality traits that can contribute to burnout are: perfectionism, a pessimistic view of the self and the world around you, as well as having a type A personality or high achieving personality.

Is your target to live a well-balanced life? A lifestyle where you reach success in your chosen field and be emotionally present, and actually involved, in the lives of your loved ones? If so, then achieving inner balance should be your guide.

The following are steps to get you out of burnout and achieve inner balance:

Physical Exercise

The World Health Organization warns that by the year 2020, burnout and depression will be the second leading cause of death and disability in the world — mainly due to more stressful lifestyles, violence and poverty. Exercise helps us deal with a stressful situation and it prepares us to better cope with future burnout and fight depression.

In 1999, four health related studies were conducted at the University of Colorado at Boulder. The research studied how regular exercise changes physiological responses to stress from the brain, hormonal system and immune system. The results showed that regular exercise helps to reduce the negative effects of burnout and to improve the immune system. As we know, exposure to mental or physical stress increases our susceptibility to illness.

Physical exercise, on the other hand, can help keep stress levels under control.

Breathe to Relax

Allah (Subhanahu wa’tala) has blessed us with beautiful nature that provides us a pure way to activate our relaxation response. Taking a deep, mindful breath when we feel burned out can be a convenient way to bring us back to balance. It can also help shift our perspective. The next time you feel overwhelmed in a situation pause and take a deep, concentrated breath and allow the stress to melt away.

Take breaks between big tasks.

Burnout leads your body and mind to a weakened situation. It’s important to avoid jumping from one stressful, time-consuming task to the next. Give your body and mind time to recover. Without such a recovery you’re placing a burden on your mind and body without having a chance to recharge, it’s exhausting!

Spiritual Exercise

Sad moments and misery are among major causes of burnout.

Fortunately, Islam holds the answers to every worldly problem. Spiritual exercise is always the best way for a productive Muslim to fight any unpleasant state of mind and body, including burnout. The essential factor is an optimistic view of the self and the world. This is necessary to release us from such a state of burnout and any stressful situation.

Remember that the Prophet (Peace and blessings upon Him) related that Allah (Subhanahu wa’tala) said, ”I am with my slave’s thoughts about Me, so let him think of Me as he chooses.” The hadith emphasizes the importance of positive thinking in life.

The nature of this worldly life makes it impossible for human beings not to be intruded with some kind of adversity. This is a part of life. Realizing that any unpleasant moments or hardship strengthens our hearts, atones for our sins and helps to suppress an inclination towards pride and haughtiness will relieve our mind.

Furthermore, there are numerous scientific findings on the relationship between mental health and religion. Thayer, Newman, and McClain (1994) found that religiosity and spiritual strategies were particularly effective for reducing burnout, nervousness, tension and anxiety. Moreover, it loaded on a pleasant distraction factor which was found to be the most effective strategy for mood change.

If you sense that you suffer from burnout, first of all, stop insisting of yourself to keep going. Start listening to your body, and it will tell you what it needs. Take on some of the strategies mentioned above and keep the faith that Allah (Subhanahu wa’tala) is the best disposer of all human affairs.

As a Productive Muslim, how do you fight burn out? What tweaks and positive habits in your life help you maintain a balanced lifestyle? Share with us below!

References :
Joshi, Vinay (2005). Stress From Burnout to Balance. Tejeshwar Singh for Response Books.

Koenig, H. G., Cohen, H. J., Blazer, D. G., Pieper, C., and Meador, K. G., Shelp, F., Goli, V., and DiPasquale, R. (1992). Religious coping and depression in elderly hospitalized medically ill men. American Journal of Psychiatry, 149, 1693–1700

Thayer, R. E., Newman, J. R., & McClain, T. M. (1994). Self-regulation of mood: Strategies for changing a bad mood, raising energy, and reducing tension. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 67, 910–925.

About the Author
Rushda Abraham is a French Muslim Woman Magazine journalist.

http://www.productivemuslim.com/

You Get What You Give! TAHNIAH !!!

Alhamdulillah, syukur kepada Allah akhirnya Tc Yusnita mendapat ganjaran daripada apa yang telah diusahakan selama ini. Saya turut rasa terharu dan gembira serta bersyukur kepada Allah dengan anugerah yang diperolehi oleh Tc Yusnita pada tahun 2012. Anugerah Exxon Mobil dan akhirnya Guru Cemerlang DG 44. Tahniah.


Semuga rezeki yang Allah kurniakan ini merupakan penggerak kepada Tc Yusnita untuk meneruskan perjuangannya menjadi seorang pendidik yang berkualiti, berketrampilan, jujur dan amanah. Sesungguhnya untuk sampai ke tahap ini, saya tahu dan sedar pelbagai liku-liku, ranjau-ranjau yang menusuk hati dan perasaan Tc Yusnita. Tetapi anggaplah ia sebagai penggerak yang berjaya meningkatkan harga diri anda. You get what you give. Pedulikan apa orang lain nak kata, yang penting apa yang kita buat ini ikhlas kerana Allah. Memang tabiat manusia tidak seronok dengan kejayaan orang lain. Asalkan apa yang kita perolehi bukan dengan merampas hak orang lain. Inilah satu perjuangan. 

Perjuangan perlukan pengorbanan. Air mata, sedih dan pilu, dipulau dihina, diumpat, itu semua asam garam dalam hidup.


Yang pentingnya teruskan perjuangan anda untuk berbakti kepada anak-anak didik dengan pelbagai bentuk inovasi dan kreativiti. Kata Winston Churchill. "Kita hidup dengan apa yang kita perolehi, tetapi kita membina kehidupan dengan apa yang kita berikan." Selamat maju jaya. Saya doakan semuga anda bahagia bersama keluarga tercinta. You get what you give. Berikan lebih banyak kepada semua orang.


Daripada Cikgu Syed.

YAHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!HAPPY....GOING BACK TO SCHOOL!!!!

Dearest pupils,

Alhamdulillah after 9 days of school holidays, 
now it is time for us to go back to school.  
There are so many interesting topics to learn and 
so many exciting things to do.
Therefore,
I would like to wish you, guys....Happy Schooling!...

And 

do not forget okay today is your first day of TOV Examination...WISH YOU ALL THE BEST!....