The Month of May

The month of May has flown by at super sonic speed.  There has been a lot going on this month with the long weekend and Teacher Day, exams and the coming long break.

writing poems for yr5

The kids were working hard as usual at all the schools in Pekan Nanas area.  Writing poems for writing exercises was fun and an interesting way to see how well developed their vocabulary had become.  Most of them were very creative, which is encouraging to see.

Many teachers are putting up posters in the classroom in line with the 21st Century Classroom style.

Students often ask me this question so they can put my pin on the proper emotion.

Some of the teachers in Pekan Nanas are becoming comfortable with the new teaching techniques.  Here we have a reading lesson and the teacher has tried to use the Brighton Education P.A.L. method for assisting the struggling students.  I think they enjoyed the lesson and different style of learning.  

Less pressure to learn, therefor easier to learn

On May 17th, most schools celebrated Teacher Day with games, awards and gifts. 

water balloon toss

Hook the can game

coconut bowling

And then it was the students turn.

ball between the legs relay

everyone got a clock

May was great month to be a teacher in Malaysia.  The students gave away many gifts to all the teachers.  It was a beautiful sight to see.  Hopefully the excitement and appreciation continues throughout the year and everyone succeeds in their goals.  Exams are still going on at many schools.

Now it's off for a two week holiday.  :)