Sarawak Immersion Trip 2008

Day 7 in Sarawak by Bisayah

2008-06-12T21:52:00.000-07:00

Day 3 in Lodge School

We are sitting with the students of Lodge School in the hall, watching the performance prepared by them for us before we left.

Next, was a poetry recital read by Shabirah. Title of poetry is 'Alam' which depicts about the Earth.

Bollywood Performance by us. It was indeed a great performance. =)

Mr Chan and other EVG teachers taking a photo with the head master and director of Lodge School.

Taking photos together with our buddies from Lodge School.

Our student Taufiq makes friends with their student counterpart.

Bye bye Sarawak! Hope we can come again here. =)

During our 7 days 6 nights trip to Sarawak, we had learnt and experience many new things. It was really an educational trip for us. We gained new knowledge about the cultures of the Sarawakians and the tribes in Sarawak like the Iban and Bidayuh. We hope the school will organise this kind of trip so as to enhance our learning outside classroom.

Day 6 Report By Bidayuh Group

2008-06-11T08:10:00.000-07:00

Day 6 Report by Bidayuh

Day two in Lodge School

Evgians having an informal dialogue session with the Lodge school senior Prefects..

We and our buddies before leaving the Lodge school..

Arriving at Semenggoh Wildlife Centre!!

Just hanging around...

MONKEY BUSINESS!!

Crocodile... Is it alive??

Herb trail at Semenggoh Wildlife Centre..

Mr Chan treats us all to a drink after our long and tiring trail at Semenggoh..

Day five report by Kelabit Group

2008-06-11T07:18:00.000-07:00

Day One in Lodge School
Report by Kelabit

Here we are! Evgians arrived at Lodge School..

Image of the Lodge Secondary School Block..

Let's get to know each other!

Nadhirah is interacting with her buddy, Stephanie :D

Forcing a smile out of Faizah :D

Monkeying around without the teachers!!! :D

Sarawak National Day Parade Batik Theme
Hornbill with a hibiscus :D

One other design made by the artist of Sarawak, Tueney

Day 4-Sarawak Cultural Village

2008-06-09T06:37:00.000-07:00

Outside the Sarawak Cultural Village

The Bidayuh's Longhouse

Weapons Of The Bidayuh's Warrior

Here is the Penan's warrior

We were entertained by the Orang Ulu

Items used for curing purposes

These sculptures are used to store evil spirits

Taufiq trying the Bamboo Dance

Cultural performance - Wow! look at the warrior

carrying a 10 kilo item using only his teeth.

An amazing acrobatic act by the dancer.

Day 3 in Sarawak by Kenyah

2008-06-09T06:09:00.000-07:00

Still at Bako National Park

Mr Imran leading our team to view the sea stack.

Magnificent view of the sea stack.

Can you see a tortoise out of this rock?

These rocks are separated into three by

natural forces - waves.

The Anna Rais Longhouse visit

The Bidayuh's way of life.

Another view of the longhouse.

Day 2 in Sarawak by Penan .

2008-06-09T05:53:00.000-07:00

Getting ready to go!

Bako here we come!!!!!!!

Here we are at last!!Our first experience with mangrove trees
The cave at Bako was very dark and scary but interesting.

Hiking to the padang vegetation was tiring but fun.

Our tour guide Rizal explained to us about the pitcher plant.

Oh! This is what a padang vegetation looks like!

Day One in Sarawak by Iban :D

2008-06-09T05:27:00.000-07:00

Iban report on first day

06/06/08

Here we go!!!!!

Can't wait to board flight MH638...

See you in Kuching, Sarawak!!! :D

We can see our home from here!!

Wooohoooo!!! :D

Beware!!

We have a weapon and we're not afraid to use it!!! :D

!!! Fire in a hole !!!

Cheese!! :D

*Can we go to our hotel now??*

Sarawak Immersion Trip Blog Entry no. 7

2008-06-03T21:35:00.000-07:00

Reported by:Bisayah

Today, we began the preparations for our presentation on the various religions and culture to find out more about the people of Sarawak. Overall, we had an enjoyable time brainstorming ideas on how to make the presentation a good one. With this, we are better informed about the indigenous tribes in Sarawak and hopefully have a fun trip there!

that's all for now,
The Bisayahs'

Sarawak Immersion Trip Blog Entry No. 6

2008-06-03T21:32:00.000-07:00

The Icebreaker reported by Kenyah

It was our 6th meeting for Sarawak trip, one of us was late and the other was sick. We had our icebreakers in the NE library at 9.30 am explained by Mr Imran. We are needed to get to know each other personality. After that, each group are needed to create their own motto and cheer and present it to the other groups.
Our cheer was short and sweet. Mr. Imran advised us to practice more and make it more interesting. We are needed assign who is our assistant leader, photographer, video camera man and the writer
Leader: Siti Nadhirah.
Assistant leader: Abdul Qamil
Photographer: Nurul Syasya
Camera man: Muhammad Qamil
Writer: Amira Izzaty
Our motto is 'Taking Risk Without Regret'.

The cheer for our group is like this:
Kenyah! Kenyah! We can't be stopped!
We will fight until we drop!
Kenyah! Kenyah! We beat the rest!
They can't win cause we're the best!
GO KENYAH!!!

Sarawak Immersion Trip Blog Entry No. 5

2008-06-03T21:28:00.000-07:00

Performance Practice
Reported by MURUT
Blog no.5

On the first day of the preparation, we were told that we have to do a performance for the Lodge School. At first, we were shocked and nervous as we had to perform in front of a school but we had to do what we have to. We were supposed to come up with a dance item based on a Bollywood concept, so we were like oh my god! So before the practice, we had to get to know our new friends that we initially did not really know about. After a while we felt comfortable with each other and we begin the practice with much laughter. Fortunately, we had fun as some of the steps that are done are quite funny though some are challenging as it were fast. Overall, I feel that the performance practice was amusing and loads of fun and I hope the students in Sarawak enjoy our performance.

Sarawak Immersion Trip 2008 Blog Entry No. 4

2008-06-03T21:26:00.000-07:00

Briefing for parents and participants. (2nd briefing)
Reported by KELABIT.
Blog no. 4.

The briefing was in the NE library. It was on the 24 May, Saturday. Mr. Imran and Mr. Zainudin was the one that brief us. The parents and students were given booklets. The briefing was to brief and tell the parents about the trip. At the end of the briefing, there was a 'question and answer' session. The parents were told to ask questions if they have any enquiries about the trip. The briefing was also to make sure that the parents are sure about what to expect during the trip. The students are also told of what to expect and not to expect during the trip. The students were told about their rooms and their groups. Then the students were told to get into their groups and were brief further about the assignments before the trip. The students were also told that we are going to have performance at Sarawak. The performance will be at Lodge School that we will be visiting when we are in Sarawak.

Sarawak Immersion Program blog entry no.3

2008-06-03T21:20:00.000-07:00

IPC briefing.
Reported by Bidayuh.

During the briefing, the tour guide explained to us about what time to assemble and what to bring. She also tells us our housekeeping rules when we are in Sarawak. Some of the things she briefed us about our behavior during the trip, our hotel etiquette, rules and departure timing. We were given contact numbers and addresses of the hotel we are staying to our parents for emergency purposes. A kit list was given to help us in bringing the things we needed. An extra bag is needed for the Bako trip.

This briefing made us more prepared for the trip to Sarawak. Just like everyone else we are quite excited !
See you on Friday!

Sarawak Immersion Trip Blog Entry no.2

2008-06-03T21:16:00.000-07:00

Interviewing Section

Reported by PENAN

Hello.
Two weeks after we had hand in the composition to the teacher in-charge we were all called to go for an interview
We were asked questions like:
Why do you want to go?
What will you tell the Sarawakians about Singapore?
Do you know anything about Sarawak?
And more...
Our feelings about the interview is that we were thinking like whether we will get the
Chance to go to Sarawak
Nervous
Scared
Constipated
That's all.

Sarawak Immersion Trip Blog Entry No.1

2008-06-03T21:13:00.000-07:00

Sarawak Immersion Trip

Reported by Group: Iban

BLOG no.1

During the CCD period at the end of the day, all the upper secondary pupils were called up to the hall. After the programme at the hall, Mr Imran made an announcement to all the upper secondary pupils at the hall that he would like to meet all pupils going for the Sarawak immersion trip in June.

When we have gathered, Mr Imran then explained to us the details of our trip to Sarawak. We were all so eager to listen to his briefing as we had been looking forward to the trip for a long time. After that, we were given a letter about the trip's details and then we were released home. Though the trip was not soon at that time, we all felt the excitement of embarking on our journey.

Now we all cannot wait for the day of the interview where they will select the pupils who will be going.