INTERNATIONAL

RED CRESCENT / RED CROSS / UNIFORM UNITS

e-JOURNAL WRITING COMPETITION
2016

ORGANIZED BY
SEKOLAH KEBANGSAAN MINDEN HEIGHT
(High Performing School)
PENANG, MALAYSIA

IN COLLABORATION WITH

MALAYSIAN RED CRESCENT SOCIETY

PENANG, MALAYSIA
&
CENTRE FOR INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND MULTIMEDIA
UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM)
1.0 BACKGROUND :

The Red Crescent Society is a uniform unit carried out as co-curriculum activities in schools in
Malaysia. This society prepares the members not only to be well-disciplined but to have
knowledge in life-saving techniques and first aid. Being a voluntary humanitarian organization, it
is hoped to be able to develop knowledgeable and disciplined volunteers.
The members of the society take part in community services as part of their training in
developing patriotism and willingness to sacrifice their time, effort and money. Through this, we
hope the younger generation will be instilled with humanitarian and harmonious values.
Hence, this International Red Crescent Competition will be a platform to share the various
and varied experiences in community-based activities and health concern from far and near. Not
only will this journal be an interesting activity, it will also be a meaningful experience to its
participants. The journal will directly and also indirectly foster closer ties, better understanding
and strong teamwork.
This competition is conducted in collaboration with the Malaysian Red Crescent Society and
Malaysian Red Crescent Society (Penang). This collaboration started way back in 2013 when
Sekolah Kebangsaan Minden Height organized the National Level Red Crescent Society Camp.
In this event, the Penang State Health Department also contributed their expertise in first aid
procedures. In 2014, the Malaysian Red Crescent Society and Malaysian Red Crescent Society
(Penang) supported the school in organizing the National Level Red Crescent Journal 2014. The
organization of this year’s journal is in fact a continuous linking and interaction programme
between Malaysian Red Crescent Society, the Penang State Health Department and Sekolah
Kebangsaan Minden Height. The same program continued in 2015 where 45 teams from 33
schools participated in the Journal Writing Competition.

2.0 AIMS :

2.1 The aim of this working paper is to get the consent and approval from the Ministry of
Education Malaysia, to organize The International Red Crescent / Red Cross e-Journal
Writing Competition 2016
2.2 The objectives of this programme are to :
i) instill the spirit of volunteering in doing social work activities as a team
ii) expose the Red Crescent members to the planning, implementing and writing of creative
journals in whatever projects being assigned.
iii) involve the Red Crescent members in community related activities.
3.0 BASIC CONSIDERATION

3.1 The e-Journal Writing Competition exposes the participants to create innovative writing
project conducted hands on to help the needy and the underprivileged.
3.2 This competition is to develop and instill the voluntary spirit among students and to create
opportunities for community services projects.
3.3 The spirit of volunteering for social work is diminishing fast in the hearts of students.
Students are paying more attention to IT gadgets and the lure of the entertainment world.
Thence, Journal Writing for charitable purposes will therefore help to build a more unselfish
and caring society who are more sensitive to the needs of the needy and the underprivileged.

4.0 IMPLEMENTATION

4.1 The competition will be held at the participants respective places. The competition dates are
as per implementation chart (Refer Chart).

4.2 INFORMATION OF PROGRAMME PARTICIPANTS

Organising RC Link e-Journal Writing Competition at International Level

“Charity Project”

INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
TOTAL NO SCHOOLS COUNTRIES
B G
3 3 6 1 Chariathamsuksa Foundation Thailand
3 3 6 2 Wicianchom School Thailand
3 3 6 3 Watmetthangkarawas Thailand
3 3 6 4 Anuban Chiangrai School Thailand
3 3 6 5 Bangsangkhong Chiangrai Thailand
3 3 6 6 SDN Belimbing 3 Indonesia
3 3 6 7 Seoul Cheongwoon Elementary Korea Selatan
3 3 6 8 Hongeun Middle School Korea Selatan
3 3 6 9 Dogey Elementary School Korea Selatan
3 3 6 10 Pung Song Middle School Korea Selatan
3 3 6 11 Sembawang Primary School Singapura
3 3 6 12 Admiralty Primary School Singapura
3 3 6 13 Ngee Ann Primary School Singapura
3 3 6 14 SR Panaga, Belait,Seria Brunei
3 3 6 15 SR Pangeran Setia Negara Brunei
3 3 6 16 SR Muhammad Alam Brunei
48 48 96 TOTAL

* Other international invitation schools will be informing via email.

 MALAYSIA
STUDENTS TOTAL
NO SCHOOL COUNTRIES
B G
3 3 6 1 SK Minden Height, P Pinang Malaysia
3 3 6 2 SK Convent Tanah Rata,Pahang Malaysia
3 3 6 3 SKSultanAhmad Tajuddin,Kedah Malaysia
3 3 6 4 SK Sultan Sulaiman 1,Terengganu Malaysia
3 3 6 5 SK P Methodist 2 Malaysia
3 3 6 6 SJK C Kwang Hwa, P Pinang Malaysia
3 3 6 7 SJK C Perempuan Cina,P Pinang Malaysia
3 3 6 8 SK Bandar Maharani,Johor Malaysia
3 3 6 9 SK P Methodist 2, Melaka Malaysia
3 3 6 10 SK Seri Biram Pekan Pahang Malaysia
3 3 6 11 SK Convent Kota,Taiping Malaysia
3 3 6 12 SK P Sultan Ibrahim Malaysia
3 3 6 13 SK Convent Kota, Taiping Malaysia
3 3 6 14 SK Tung Hua, Sibu Malaysia
3 3 6 15 SK Sultanah Asmak,Kesah Malaysia
3 3 6 16 SK Seksyen , Shah Alam Malaysia
3 3 6 17 AK Assunta Convent Kuantan Malaysia
3 3 6 18 SK Bandar Penawar 2 Malaysia
3 3 6 19 SK Zainab 1 Malaysia
3 3 6 20 SK Convent Infant Jesus 2, Melaka Malaysia
3 3 6 21 SK Convent Teluk Intan, Perak Malaysia
3 3 6 22 SJK C Foon Yew 2 Malaysia
3 3 6 23 SK Jalan 3 Malaysia
3 3 6 24 SK Bertam Indah, PPinang Malaysia
3 3 6 25 SJK C Keat Hwa H Malaysia
3 3 6 26 SK Zainab 2 Malaysia
3 3 6 25 SK Convent Green Lane, P Pinang Malaysia
3 3 6 28 SK Seri Bintang Utara, Selangor Malaysia
3 3 6 29 SJK C Han Chiang,P Pinang Malaysia
3 3 6 30 SK Ibrahim,Sg Petani Kedah Malaysia
3 3 6 31 SK Convent Muar, Johor Malaysia
3 3 6 32 SK Tengku Mahmud,Terengganu Malaysia
3 3 6 33 SJK C Union, P Pinang Malaysia
3 3 6 34 SK Seri Indera,perlis Malaysia
3 3 6 35 SK Convent Father Barre,Kedah Malaysia
3 3 6 36 SK Convent Ave Maria,Perak Malaysia
3 3 6 37 SK Convent Lebuh Light Malaysia
3 3 6 38 SK Bukit Gambir Malaysia
3 3 6 39 SK Jalan Hamilton Malaysia
3 3 6 40 SK Jalan residensi Malaysia
3 3 6 41 SK Permatang Tok Mahat Malaysia
3 3 6 42 SK Convent Bukit Mertajam Malaysia
3 3 6 43 SK Sungai Gelugor Malaysia
3 3 6 44 SK Bukit Gelugor Malaysia
132 132 264 TOTAL
180 180 360 OVERALL
4.3 Implementation Table

Tentative programme for RC Organising RC Link e-Journal Writing Competition at

International Level “Charity Project”

DATE ACTION
th
14 September Circulation of letter of invitation and competition paperwork to schools.
2016
th
19 September Registration begins.
2016
th
30 September Closing date. Dateline for online registration and fee.
2016
rd
3 October – RC/Uniform Unit teacher gives a briefing about the concept of the RC
7th October e-Journal Writing Competition and identify the potential groups.
2016 Each group has an early discussion, identify the project and getting the
advice and guidance from the RC/Uniform Unit teacher.
10th October – First phase:
14th October Students set up their plan.
2016 Students prepare the action plan.
Students make preparation to implement the project.
Students draft journal regarding their preparation.
17th October – Second phase:
21st October Students implement the project based on the themes chosen.
2016 Students draft the journal regarding their project implementation.
24th October – Third phase:
28th October Students study the impact of the programme and complete their journal
2016 using Microsoft PowerPoint. Students can attach photos or videos as the
evidence for their project.
4th November Journal submission:
2016 Final date of journal submission to the organizer is on 4th November 2016.
Email the journal to pbsmjurnal2016@gmail.com
18th November The results of the competition will be announced via website
2016 www.skmh.my on 18th November 2016.
The certificates will be posted on 22nd November 2016.
The cheque for special prizes will be sent to schools via registered mail or
credited to school’s account.
PROJECT

There are three themes for this year as follows:

a) The Hand That Gives

b) Healthy Lifestyle
c) Stay Healthy Without Medicine.

The project must be a charity or healthy concern basis. The project can be carried out inside or
outside of the school. Project can also be carried out in cooperation with the local community or any
institution or any agency. (Please follow the school rules if the project is to be carried out outside the
school grounds.)

All members of the MRCS/Uniform Unit can join the project .The project shall be carried out in
groups. One group should consist of six members only.

Each group can provides only one journal for each theme.

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

MRCS/Uniform Unit teachers are directly involved in carrying out planned projects with members of
the MRCS/Uniform Unit. Implementation of the project is divided into three (3) phases: the first
phase (before), the second phase (during) and the third phase (post). Students complete their journal
based on their experienced. The complete journal should contain all three phases.

JOURNAL FORMAT

1. The journal should be completed using Microsoft PowerPoint. Videos and photos can be
included to make the journal interesting.

2. No hardcopy needed.

3. Content:

3.1 Front page - contains MRCS/Uniform Unit logo, school badge, the name and address of the
school, school email address, themes, and the project title.

3.2 The second page: name of the group, its members and teachers confirmation.

3.3 Third page: The name of the project, implementation date, place, objective and involved
parties. The next page will be the journal entries. The last page is the reflection and impact of
the project
4.4 Format of the Journal

Phase: .......................................... ..
4.4 Format of the Journal : -
Date: ....................................... ..
Place: .................................... ..
Activity:………………………………………………………………………………………….

Space for journal entries and evidence

Example of activities and reflection
Examples of evidence: images and data

Reviewed by the Team Leader / Assistant Leader Certified by MRCS school advisor
Digital Signature: ........................ Digital Signature: .................
Name: ......................................... Name: ..................................
Date: ........................................... Date: ...................................

Headmaster/Administrator Verification

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. The competition is open to all daily primary schools, Cluster School of Excellence, High
Performing Schools, International Schools in Malaysia and also the invited schools from abroad.

2. The journal can be produced using Bahasa Malaysia or English.

3. All participants must be members of the Red Crescent Society or other Uniform Units

4. Participants shall comply with the prescribed format.

5. Number of pages - 20 to 25

6. Each member of the group should be involved in the production of the journal writing.

7. All projects cost incurred by each school.

8. All completed journals must be email to pbsmjurnal2016@gmail.com on or before 4th

November 2016

9. A school can only submit one (1) journal for each theme. There are three themes for the
competition.

10. The organiser’s decision is final.

PARTICIPATION

Registration Fee:

1. RM 50.00 is charged for a journal or a group. Payment is via bank-in or via check under the
name and account as below:

Name: Sek Keb Minden Height

Account number: 007152300415 Bank: Maybank Gelugor Branch

2. After depositing the required fee, email your payment transaction receipt to
pbsmjurnal2016@gmail.com as payment proof.
* Please state name of group and school .

3. Closing date will be on 30th September 2016 (Monday) before 4.00 pm

REGISTRATION

Online Registration: (19th September 2016 – Registration begins)

1. Participating schools are requested to register online.

2. Please read the concept paper at the link below before filing up your online
registration.
3. Log-on to www.skmh.my
4. Please click on “PBSM Jurnal 2016.
5. Please click on “registration”.
6. Please fill up all the required details.
7. Ensure all particulars are accurate before clicking “submit” button.
8. Closing date will be on 30th September 2016 (Monday) before 4.00 pm
ASSESSMENT AND SCORING

The criteria to be assessed are as follows: -

1. Compliance with the theme and format of the competition (20 points)

2. Impact of the project (30 points)

3. The creativity aspects, attractiveness of Microsoft PowerPoint presentation and order of the
journal (20 marks)

4. The quality (content) of the journal (30 marks)

GRADING

1. Gold: 85 points and above

2. Silver: 75 marks to 84 marks

3. Bronze: 60 marks to 74 marks

4. 59 and below: certificate of participation

SPECIAL GIFT FOR EACH THEME

1. Most Creative Journal- Cash Prize RM150.00

2. High Impact Projects to the Community - Cash Prize RM150.00

3. Special Jury Prize - Cash Prize RM150.00

The prizes check will be issued to the Headmaster’s of the winning schools

The assessment and scoring are applicable to all themes.

JURY

Judges are appointed from the executive council and the committee of national and state branches of
MRCS, Officers from State/District Curriculum Unit and technical expertise from Centre for
Instructional Technology and Multimedia, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).
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5.0 LEARNING OUTCOMES

5.1 This programme is able to inculcate the doing of good deeds and volunteering spirit among
the primary school students.
5.2 The students will be exposed to the journal writing at an early age which will indirectly help
to enhance their knowledge in creative writing.

6.0 IMPLICATION

6.1 The competition will be funded from the participating fee and SK Minden Height special
fund of High Performing School.

6.2 Participating Fee Suggested:

i) RM 50.00 per entry or group

6.3 The cost involved for the competition:

Souvenirs for Judges RM150 x 5 judges RM 750

Refreshments (meetings and standardizing) RM15 x 10 persons RM 150
Special recognition prizes RM150 x 3 special gifts RM1,350
x 3 themes
Certificates RM1 x 800 RM 800
Postage certificates RM 500
Miscellaneous / petty RM 300
TOTAL RM3,850

6.4 This competition has no risk factors because competitors compete in their respective school.
7.0 CONCLUSION

Red Crescent/ Red Cross e-Journal Writing competition builds networking and team
building in uniform bodies. Additionally, the competition helps schools to increase the
involvement of the uniform bodies at international level with the minimum cost. The results of
the competition will be used as showcase and reference materials for students learning
programme.

Contact Person / Mail

1. Email:- pbsmjurnal2016@gmail.com

2. Committee in charge:

Mdm. Tan Phaik Suan 016-4273731

Mdm. Sharimah binti Md Zain 013-5137814

Prepared by: Checked by:

t.t. t.t.
Mdm.Tan Phaik Suan Mdm. Arifah binti Ariffin
RC Advisor Teacher Headmistress
Sekolah Kebangsaan Minden Height Sekolah Kebangsaan Minden Height
Gelugor, Penang Gelugor, Penang
Malaysia. Malaysia.