FRIDAY, 06 NOVEMBER – The Students of Educational Psychology and Sports Association (PERMAPPS) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) recently visited Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Lasau Podi, Kota Belud through their programme, ‘A Step to Success’.

Programme Director, Siti Haryani Jasni said, the activity was aimed at disseminating education to rural communities as an effort to expand students’ interest through group training techniques and activities related to science, mathematics and English language.

“At the same time, it also train students to have hands-on experience in this community-based programme thereby strengthening their personal skills besides adding knowledge to their experience,”  she said when contacted by media.

Haryani said, the efforts undertaken by PERMAPPS were meaningful especially when this was the first such event organised by UMS at the said school.

The three-day programme was participated by all students of SK Lasau and was conducted by 26 PERMAPPS members.

The closing ceremony was officiated by the Principal of the school, Selip Magaling. – SS (fl)

Source: PERMAPPS

THURSDAY, 05 NOVEMBER – Residential College Tun Mustapha (KKTM) recently held a Handing Over of Student Welfare Committee (JAKMAS) 2015/2016 Session Ceremony.

The ceremony which began at 7.30 pm was attended by almost 500 students including KKTM Head, Dr. Mohamad Nizam Nazarudin.

JAKMAS members also made a pledge to the college to implement more programmes that would hone the skills of KKTM students.

Adopting the motto ‘Knowledgeable Students, United Leaders’, they also promised to continue the legacy of JAKMAS in achieving the JAKMAS Award for the fifth time.

Meanwhile, President of JAKMAS KKTM, Muhammad Asraf Abu Bakar said, the responsibility was a challenge but would work hard in tandem with the college’s management in producing KKTM students who succeed academically and in personal skills.

Dr. Nizam in his speech also expressed his gratitude to the leadership of the new JAKMAS line-up. – SS (fl)

Source: Jennyfer Priscillasheal Jonius and Syafiqa Yusof (KKTM)

During the opening ceremony, Head of Student Affairs Department, Azmi Jumat said, leadership values instilled in students while at the university would be beneficial to them upon graduation.

“The experience in doing activities and organising large-scale programmes will add to their experience and train them in the aspect of service-based learning, which responds to the demands of the education system in the 21^st century,” he said.

Earlier, Head of Residential College E, Ahmad Norazhar Mohd Yatim said, the cooperation extended by the leaders of the college deserved compliments.

“Without their dedicated help, Residential College E would not be recognised as an ‘excellent’ college like what it is today.  Every one is like a precious gem, their assistance were indeed useful and ideas expressed would be able to further improve the leadership at the college,” he added.

A total of 30 students from the Student Welfare Committee (JAKMAS), Heads of Blocks Council (MKKB), Heads of Clubs Council (MKKK) and College Hopeful Leaders also attended the ceremony. – (fl)

Source: JAKMAS Residential College E

WEDNESDAY, 04 November – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through its Master in Management Programme, Faculty of Psychology and Education (FPP) once again organised a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Series II Programme, recently.

Programme supervisor, Dr. Siew Nyet Moi @ Sopiah Abdullah said, the event was held at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Abdul Rahim II, conducted by 27 postgraduate students of the faculty and assisted by five undergraduate students majoring in Science (Mathematics/Physics).

“The contents focuses more on the promotion of critical thinking and problem solving in addition to generating creativity and innovation, and sharing of communication and cooperation techniques through group activities,” she informed media.

She said, it was also an effort to provide opportunities for rural students to strengthen their understanding on STEM which is Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, thus building their confidence in choosing these particular field as their career in future.

“The participants of the programme showed a high level of team spirit and exchange of ideas to produce the best design in all the activities conducted, among them were water tank, paper toilet and boat-building challenge.

“As a token of appreciation for their efforts and participation, prizes were also arranged for the winner and runner-ups whilst consolation prizes were given to groups who have participated besides the main prize as the overall prize,” added Dr. Siew.

The programme involved 35 Form 4 Pure Science students and was also attended by the Principal of SMK Abdul Rahim II, Annie Sawali. – SS (fl)

Source: Faculty of Psychology and Education