FACULTY OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

CAWANGAN NEGERI SEMBILAN KAMPUS REMBAU,

73000 REMBAU, NEGERI SEMBILAN.

ADMINISTRATION OF ARCHIVES (IMR455)

ASSIGNMENT:

THEMATIC FINDINGS AIDS PROJECT

(INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF KUALA LUMPUR)

PREPARED BY:

NO NAME MATRIC NUMBER

1 FARAH ARINA BINTI ABDUL HADI 2018440018
2 HANIS FARHANA BINTI KASIM 2018634922
3 MUHAMMAD ZAQWAN BIN JASNI 2018288362
4 NURUL NAJWA BINTI ABDULLAH ZAWAWI 2018680752

GROUPS: N5IM244EKA

LECTURE’S NAME: EN.AHMAD AZMAN BIN MOHAMAD RAMLI

SUBMISSION DATE: 29TH JUNE 2020

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First of all, we would like to praise Allah SWT with His Almighty for giving us this
chance to be independent thus paving the right way in order to complete this assignment.

Next, a special thanks to Mr. Ahmad Azman bin Mohamad Ramli for this opportunity
to learn more in-depth on the best practices to be applied by records manager in the organization
and for all the guides, help, and learning materials provided. It is indeed a new experience to
complete this assignment and to apply all the lessons learned into this assignment.

Also, we would like to thank our family and closest friends in providing the materials
and resources needed in order to complete this assignment. Not to forget, the moral and finance
support offered to keep in track for this assignment. And lastly, we would like to applaud my
N5IM244EKA classmates and housemates for their help and patience in answering our never-
ending questions and curiosity. Also, for the late-night working and early mornings spent to
finish this assignment successfully.

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 TABLE OF CONTENT

CONTENTS PAGES

Acknowledgement i
Table of content ii - iii

List of Figures iii – v

Abstract 1

Introduction 2-3

1. CHAPTER 1: SCHOOL BUILDING 4–5

1.1 School Building

2. CHAPTER 2: HERITAGE AND TRADITION 6 - 23

2.1 International School of Kuala Lumpur Through the
Decades
2.2 Head of School
2.3 Heritage and Tradition in ISKL
2.3.1 International Festival
2.3.2 A Multi-racial Celebration Day
2.3.3 Batik Graduation Sash
3. CHAPTER 3: SCHOOL LIFE 24 - 28
3.1 Learning at International School Of Kuala Lumpur
(ISKL)
3.2 Inclusion
3.3 Educational Technology

4. CHAPTER 4: ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 29 - 32

5. CHAPTER 5: NOTABLE ALUMNI 33 - 37

5.1 Dr. Elena Azizan
5.2 Steven D. Powell
5.3 Aziz Azman
5.4 Suzanne Estevez
5.5 William Birdthistle

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 3. Conclusion 38

References 39 - 40

LIST OF FIGURES

LIST OF FIGURES PAGES

Figure 1: Logo for the International School of Kuala Lumpur 3

Figure 2: International School of Kuala Lumpur view from 3

the top
Figure 3: The view from above of International School of 5
Kuala Lumpur
Figure 4: The plan and description of building of 5
International School of Kuala Lumpur
Figure 5: History of International School of Kuala Lumpur 6

Figure 6: Firs building of ISKL 7

Figure 7: The first logo of ISKL 7

Figure 8: Signboard school contruction 8

Figure 9: Societies Act 1976 8

Figure 10: Ampang Campus opens 9

Figure 11: Circular letter of Student haircut 9

Figure 12: Friday Flash 10

Figure 13: Panther Athletic Club (PAC) 11

Figure 14: Panther Anthletic Club (PAC) 11

Figure 15: The PAC Shack 11

Figure 16: Hi-Tech Learning at ISKL 12

Figure 17: Melawati Campus 12

Figure 18: First day of school at Melawati 13

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Figure 19: Publishes Yearbook 13

Figure 20: The latest logo of ISKL 14

Figure 21: Ampang Hilir Campus 15

Figure 22: Head of School 16

Figure 23: Image of International Festival 17

Figure 24: Hari Raya celebration at ISKL 19

Figure 25: Hari Raya celebration at ISKL 19

Figure 26: Lion Dance 20

Figure 27: Prosperity Toss Tradition of Chinese New Year at 20

ISKL
Figure 28: Deepavali Celebration in ISKL 21

Figure 29: Halloween Day at ISKL 21

Figure 30: Batik Design in Graduation Sash at ISKL 22

Figure 31: Graduation day at ISKL 23

Figure 32: ISKL International Fest 2019 on November 16, 25

2019
Figure 33: Elementary School Book Week on March 13-15, 25
2019
Figure 34: Elementary School Hari Raya and Merdeka 26
Celebration on September 14, 2018
Figure 35: Elementary school Deepavali celebration on 27
November 23, 2018
Figure 36: Students using the iMac 28

Figure 37: Malaysian National Robotics Championship on 28

February 22, 2020
Figure 38: The seussification of Romeo and Juliet March 12- 28
14, 2020
Figure 39: Facebook Page of Alumni group 30

Figure 40: Twitter page of the Alumni group 31

Figure 41: Magazine for the Alumni of ISKL 32

Figure 42: Dr. Elena Azizan 33

Figure 43: Steven D. Powell 34

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Figure 44: Aziz Azman 35

Figure 45: Suzanne Estevez 36

Figure 46: William Birdthistle 37

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 ABSTRACT
It is very important for the community today to have an institution or knowledge center
like school archive. The school archive today is not only as a center of acquiring
knowledge, but also as a place for us to devote our creative ideas to improving the quality
of service or the method of obtaining information more effectively. In addition, school
archive nowadays have provided space and opportunity for the students to voice or give
their views to help teachers make the learning sessions to become a conducive and tranquil
center of knowledge for all walks of life. This positive development needs to be maintained
as it is one of the main reasons why the school archive today is still relevant in this century.

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INTRODUCTION
The Kuala Lumpur International School or ISKL was established in 1965. The
Kuala Lumpur International School (ISKL) has also been recognized as a center of
excellence in the world of international education. ISKL is a co-curriculum and private,
non-profit school responsible for conducting learning activities with more than 1,800
students ages 3-18 from more than 65 countries at its campus located in the heart of Kuala
Lumpur. The ISKL also offers a robust international curriculum that combines the leading
North American education framework with best practices globally.

The curriculum recognizes that all students are on a lifelong learning journey and
are motivated by the mission of ISKL, which is to challenge each student to "Be All
Yourself" and develop the attitude, skills, knowledge, and understanding to become a
highly successful, vibrant, and socially responsible person and citizens. ISKL is the
longest-running IB World School in Malaysia and has been authorized by the International
Baccalaureate Organization to provide the prestigious International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program (IBDP) since 1989. In August 2020, two new innovative High School
curriculum options, PRAXIS 2030 and the pursuit program will be offered to all students.

Both focus on improving student agency and self-learning. ISKL is also the only
school in Malaysia offering a high quality network of cross-disciplinary courses that also
allow students to choose the curriculum that best suits their abilities, interests, and
aspirations. Available options include PRAXIS 2030 (for Grades 9 through 10 students),
the Chase Program, full IB Diploma, or a combination of IB individual options, Advanced
Placement, and High School Diploma.

This flexibility has also created opportunities for global advanced education with
most of the students of the ISKL gaining acceptance from leading universities around the
world. ISKL has also been recognized internationally through the Council of International
Schools (CIS), and in the United States through the Western Association of Schools and
Colleges (WASC). ISKL also has a strong focus on services and sustainability across its
divisions and is a member of the EcoSchools and Green Schools Alliance organizations.

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 Figure 1: Logo for the International School of Kuala Lumpur

Figure 2: International School of Kuala Lumpur view from the top

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1. CHAPTER 1: SCHOOL BUILDING
1.1 School Building
In August 2018, two ISKL campuses located in Melawati and Ampang were merged
into one specially built campus in Ampang Downstream, where the ISKL offers its
outstanding program equipped with world-class facilities. With an area of about 26 acres,
the SC will provide an advanced learning environment featuring academic, artistic, and
athletic resources. From world-class science laboratories, classrooms, art facilities, and
three libraries, the school also includes flexible spaces that have been designed to
incorporate the latest teaching and learning concepts. With extensive playgrounds,
Olympic-sized tracks, two gymnasiums, and tennis courts, the new campus is adorned with
spectacular sports facilities. Also, the prominent Aquatic Complex includes an
Olympicsized 50-meter competition pool, a 25-meter daily activity pool, and a learning to-
swim pool for young students. The Performing Arts Center (PAC), with four different
elements, will showcase local and regional events that serve the needs of communities
outside of the ISKL. Included in the complex will be a special 700-seat Performing Arts
Theater, Atrium Amphitheater, and plans to further the Black Box Concert Hall, Concert
and Theater.

ISKL is the first school in Malaysia to have achieved a level on the Platinum Green
Building Index (GBI), which will serve as a laboratory for the study and understanding of
environmental sustainable practices. Schools reflect institutional ethos and focus on
environmental stewardship. Schools appreciate the involvement of parents in school life
and as such, the school itself has in its own right created a gathering place for parents and
volunteers to meet. From a full-service Coffee Shop, to a parent lounge and dedicated
Parent and Teacher Association (PTA) space, campus design also supports the unique and
vibrant community of ISKL.

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 Figure 3: The View from above of International School of Kuala Lumpur

Figure 4: The plan and description of building of International School of Kuala Lumpur

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2. CHAPTER 2: HERITAGE AND TRADITION

2.1 Heritage and Tradition

International School of Kuala Lumpur have heritage and tradition that make their
school very unique and special. Heritage can be define as a full range of our heritage
traditions, monuments, objects and culture. Most important of all, it is the range of
contemporary activities, meanings, and behaviors that we draw from them. In addition,
heritage is something that is inherited from one's ancestors or that belongs to one by reason
of birth. Tradition, on the other hand, is a tradition or practice that has been passed down
within a community or culture with conceptual meaning or unique importance rooted in
the past.

2.1.1 International School of Kuala Lumpur Through

The Decades

Figure 5: History of International School of Kuala Lumpur

International School of Kuala Lumpur is built upon a legacy that spans more than 50
years that shaped it as an institution of educational excellence. It built in 1965 by the Sultan
of Selangor where it first home at Jalan Maxwell in the Kenny Hill area. Robert Fendley
as the first head of school started the classes with only 48 students but it start growing in
first year with rapidly and doubling. The first logo of International School of Kuala Lumpur
has been created as seen in figure 2.

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 Figure 6: First Build of ISKL

Figure 7: The first logo of ISKL

Besides, after Malaysian government demanded the location, a plot of Jalan Kerja Ayer
Lama, Ampang Jaya was given to the society for the International School of Kuala Lumpur. It
is operations at the current premises began in 1976. After that, ISKL has make permission to
change address was made under Societies Act 1966 and then Ampang Campus has been
opened.

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Figure 8: Signboard school construction

Figure 9: Societies Act 1976

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 Figure 10: Ampang Campus opens

In 1971 Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is formed and in 1976 students are
suspended for having hair longer than their collar and wearing bell-bottomed pants so the
Ministry of Education in Kuala Lumpur has issued Surat Pekeliling Ikhtisas 1976 about
student haircut as can see in figure 4. After that, International School of Kuala Lumpur
publishes its first community newsletter the “Friday Flash.”

Figure 11: Circular letter of Student haircut

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 Figure 12: Friday Flash

In 1982, International School of Kuala Lumpur crest is revamped to a new one. The
crescent moon disappears while the standing tiger begins to resemble a leaping panther. In
addition, Panther Athletic Club (PAC) created in order to enable students in ISKL play a
role in earning money to support IASAS activities. In Interscholastic Association of
Southeast Asia Schools (IASAS) activities the tradition of this school started when students
start selling foods and drinks where known as PAC Shack. In 1989 International School of
Kuala Lumpur became the first school in Malaysia that authorized to run the International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Besides, in 1989 technology was developing
fast in the world and ISKL recognized the importance of this and started to develop its IT
program by ensuring students had access to the latest resources. The newspaper cutting
show the Hi-Tech Learning at ISKL.

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Figure 13: Panther Athletic Club (PAC)

Figure 14: Panther Athletic Club (PAC)

Figure 15: The PAC Shack

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 Figure 16: Hi-Tech Learning at ISK

In 1992, the Melawati campus opened to accommodate the Elementary School and
the Ampang campus became the home of the Middle School and High School. In March
1995, the High School moved to a new wing of the Ampang campus. In this year
Elementary School has publishes their first yearbook which are known as “Kancil” (Mouse
Deer). After that, in 1992-1993 where The Booster Club is created and quickly became an
invaluable part of the school community supporting a wide range of projects in that school.

Figure 17: Melawati Campus

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Figure 18: First day of school at Melawati

Figure 19: Publishes Yearbook

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 In 2001, The International School of Kuala Lumpur started their school logo
incorporated into a logo and 2007 the mortarboard replaces the caliper. In 2004-2005,
International School of Kuala Lumpur celebrated their 40th Anniversary. After that,
campus improvements continued, including an artificial field, a new "Pac Shack" area,
the swimming pool was re-tiled, the Melawati Library was expanded, a new High
School science lab was built, and the Melawati Studio was enhanced by better sound,
lighting, and screen equipment.

Figure 20: The latest Logo of ISKL

The new decade of ISKL has seen significant changes in the administration as
the school sets about to continue its growth and development as a world class school,
while maintaining the ISKL feel with the tagline “a small school with big school
opportunities”.

In 2012, after almost 10 years into the search of a new campus site, an inquiry
regarding a 26 acre site of Jalan Ampang Hilir was acknowledged and given support by
the Malaysian Government. In 2013, the ISKL Board announced that they were
negotiating with various government agencies on the site. The new Ampang Hilir site
is the opportunity to deliver an exceptional world-class international school, keeping
ISKL relevant into the future, continuing to provide a superior education to current
students, and the students of future generation. The new campus was ready in August
2018 and was officially opened on February 2019.

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Figure 21: Ampang Hilir Campus

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2.2 HEAD OF SCHOOL
International School of Kuala Lumpur started built in 1960s where many head of school
responsible for the effective general management of the International School of Kuala Lumpur
for ensuring the provision of academic leadership and strategic vision, and for the quality of
the student experience.

Figure 22: Head of School

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2.3 HERITAGE AND TRADITION IN ISKL
2.3.1 International Festival

Figure 23 : Image of International Festival

International Festival Event were held every years in ISKL community in order
to celebrate the uniqueness of the many nationalities, highlighting the belief that
individual and cultural diversity enriches their lives. It was an opportunity for all ages
in the ISKL community to enjoy a day of food, entertainment and fun from around the
world. Then, Ampang campus saw the halls adorned with the national flags of all the
countries represented at the school. The day began with the opening ceremony ribbon
cutting, followed by a colorful spectacle of their flag parade, which progressed around
the school led by Head of School.

In addition, the most popular elements in International Festival is the

opportunity to smell, see and taste many diverse foods. Parents and Faculty from 24
countries set up food stalls selling delicious sweet, savory, hot and cold treats. The
Ampang campus was transformed into an international food court decorated with
colorful souvenirs from around the world. A variety of cultural performances were held

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on an open-air stage with constant lively, colorful performances which were enjoyed
throughout the day and added to the international atmosphere. Both children and young
adults from the community proudly participated in their International Fashion Parade.
The entertainment was live streamed to screens around the school campus and via the
internet throughout the day.

Moreover, in International Festival there are several NGOs such as Gerai OA-
Heritage Crafts of the Orang Asal Minority Group of Malaysia, Helping Hands Penang-
Crafts Made by the Ladies of the Penang Tribe in Borneo and MYCAT Malaysia
Conservation Alliance for Tigers were also invited to the event to promote and sell
handicrafts produced by them. This event which takes many months of planning and
many hours of Parents and Teachers volunteering, and staff transforming the school
campus to make something fun and positive happen for the ISKL community.

2.3.2 A Multi-racial Celebration Day

The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) is celebrating both the host
country and the school's incredible cultural diversity. Malaysia’s melting pot of cultures
and faiths, together with achievements in Malaysia's national growth, has resulted in a
broad range of festivals and celebrations. However, students, teachers and staff who
come from all over the world to ISKL celebrate a multicultural learning environment.

There are a few celebration that being held in ISKL such as Hari Raya
(Ramadan), Chinese New Year, Deepavali and Halloween. The ISKL Elementary
School's Hari Raya (Ramadan) and Merdeka festivities are a great example of how they
celebrate Malaysia's festival calendar. Students have a chance to immerse themselves
in Malaya's cultural heritage, wear formal Malaya clothes, such as Baju Kurung and
Baju Melayu, and watch typical Malaya dance performances.

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 Figure 24: Hari Raya Celebration at ISKL

Figure 25: Hari Raya Celebration at ISKL

Secondly, International School of Kuala Lumpur celebrate Chinese New Year

earlier in every year where they welcomed Lion Dance performance accompanied by
drum musicians to officiate the celebration on our school grounds. Students and
teachers were dressed in festive red colors, our elementary students had the opportunity
to taste the festive cookies, to learn to write Chinese calligraphy and to try their hands
on Zhezhi, while our teachers had the opportunity to throw Yee Sang, a unique and
auspicious tradition known as "Prosperity Toss."

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 Figure 26: Lion Dance

Figure 27: Prosperity Toss Tradition of Chinese New Year at ISKL

Additionally, another enriching moment in International School of Kuala

Lumpur when the elementary school observed the light festival, generally known as
Deepavali or Diwali. Students and staff were dressed in traditional Indian clothing for
the occasion, and the elementary girls had traditional designs on their hands with
Henna. The students also created decorative patterns using colorful rice flour to make
Kolam, learnt to fold palm leaf decorations and learnt the traditional Indian dance.

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 Figure 28: Deepavali Celebration in ISKL
Lastly, International School of Kuala Lumpur also enjoyed celebrating
Halloween with Trunk or Treat, another event organized by volunteers from the Parent
Teacher Association. Cars were parked besides the school building with their trunks
well decorated. They were all dressed in their special outfits with their buckets ready to
catch sweet sweets from the car to the truck. When night fell, the illuminated cars lit up
with pumpkin lanterns, while the mood was packed with spooky sounds. This was a fun
night for pupils, teachers and friends.

Figure 29: Halloween Day at ISKL

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2.3.3 Batik Graduation Sash

Figure 30: Batik Design in Graduation Sash at ISKL

The heritage of ISKL is Batik Graduation Sash when it wear to celebrate

marking the end of their school days at ISKL. Students will wear their cap, gown and
sash in readiness for an emotional and joyous of that celebration. This is because the
cap and gown are well-known symbols of academia, the batik print graduation sash is
a symbol of ISKL’s cultural link with our host country, Malaysia. In example, on May
31, when the sash is placed around the shoulders of the 162 graduating students, a new
tradition will begin. The first graduates from ISKL’s Ampang campus will be wearing
a batik print designed by ISKL students for ISKL students which has been specially
commissioned for use at graduation ceremonies in perpetuity.

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 Figure 31: Graduation day at ISK

In addition, the story behind the batik print is one of inspiration and
collaboration between students, parents and the faculty. The idea of a batik sash was
first initiated by the ISKL Parent Teacher Association (PTA) in 2011 and since then,
our parent team of Grade Level Coordinators (GLCs) has been responsible for
purchasing batik printing and producing sashes. In 2018, the parents of graduate
seniors, embodied and guided by volunteer GLCs, Ms. Jenny Busaidy, Ms. Sharon
Kossler and Ms. Gloria Uribe, voted to contract the creation and development of batik
prints that could be handed off to potential generations of senior students.

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3. CHAPTER 3: SCHOOL LIFE

3.1 LEARNING AT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF KUALA LUMPUR

(ISKL)

ISKL offered 4 level of education to their students which are early childhood,
elementary school, middle and also high school. ISKL also have the motto which are;

“ISKL teaches your children not who the world wants them to be but rather who they
really are.”

ISKL cultivates students from early childhood to adolescence with learning experiences
which will challenge them to be highly successful. The school value the importance of
strong academic achievement, as that more is predicted of graduates today. This is the
reason why ISKL prepared their students with a lifelong passion for learning, the skills,
knowledge and dispositions to thrive in a very globally interconnected and
sophisticated world, is that the cornerstone of our teaching process. We nurture our
students to collaborate, think creatively, reason critically, and form global perspectives
that are culturally rooted and sensitive.

Moreover, ISKL had held various types of events, programs and activities for their
students from all level. The figures below shows the events made by ISKL on 2019.
Those events had proved that ISKL managed to nurture their students with various
input. These photos are retrieved on their websites online archive.

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 Figure 32: ISKL International Fest 2019 on November 16, 2019

Figure 33: Elementary School Book Week on March 13-15, 2019

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 3.2 INCLUSION

“Inclusion is at the very heart and soul of our identity at ISKL. It is part of our
DNA, our culture and our community.” - Rami Madani, Head of School

International School of Kuala lumpur mission is to provide an exceptional education

that challenges each student. It means that they embrace the diversity of each of them
in nationality, language, gender, faith, learning differences and all the other
wonderful characteristics that make them individuals.

In addition they also have an extensive support services team, which includes
English as an Additional Language (EAL), Learning Resource (LR) and Counseling
professionals, that work regularly with classroom teachers to design learning which
addresses the needs of all students and fosters growth in the areas of academics,
language acquisition, and social-emotional learning. Other than that, the most
interesting part is that the students ISKL serve are including those diagnosed with a
learning or developmental disability and students identified as gifted. Thus, it makes
ISKL looks more variety from their range of students. The figures below shows the
event of celebration made by ISKL on 2018. These photos are retrieved from their
websites online archive.

Figure 34: Elementary School Hari Raya and Merdeka Celebration

on September 14, 2018

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 Figure 35: Elementary school Deepavali celebration on
November 23, 2018

3.3 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

ISKL uses variety of modern and well equipped technology as tools to

support their learning. Their faculty integrate educational technologies into the
curriculum whenever it is feasible and constructive for their students’ educational
needs. For example, ISKL students have access to school-wide wireless internet
and multimedia studios. They also uses MacBook Pros, iPads, digital cameras, and
drones in order to enhance and make their student learning process easier and
interesting. Moreover, the school also support the distance learning and
homeschool communication through a various platforms such as the Panther Apps
(GSuite), PowerSchool and Google Classroom. All of this application and
platforms are used by the ISKL students and teachers for the purposes of learning,
communication, and access to real-time information. Figure below are the example
of the technology use by ISKL students and also the events that the ISKL students
joined on the early of 2020. These photos are retrieved from their websites online
archive.

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 Figure 36: Student using the iMAC

Figure 37: Malaysian National Robotics Championship on

February 22, 2020

Figure 38: The seussification of Romeo and Juliet March 12-14,

2020

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4. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Alumni Association of International School of Kuala Lumpur is an association group for the
school’s graduates and former students. The school is always kept in touch with the alumni as
the school truly appreciate on what the pupils has done for the school. Due to this reason, the
school provided various platform for the alumni to congregate, unite, and pursue their common
interest. The platform used for their alumni association are Facebook, Twitter, and the
magazine published about their alumni.

The aims for having an alumni association are:

• To create and promote a sense of belonging, unity, solidarity, integration, fellowship,

goodwill and mutual aid amongst former students of ISKL

• To coordinate or promote activities that will involve students and authorities of ISKL
and its members.

• To promote friendship and rapport amongst all its members, render any assistance and
help to settle disputes or differences affecting the members’ interests in a fair and just
manner

• To stimulate and promote cooperation and networking activities amongst all of the
alumni members

• To provide opportunities and facilities for and to promote the advancement of

education and research in all fields of study and interest amongst members.

• To perform and organize activities/projects/programmes with educational, cultural,

social, sporting, recreational, charitable, humanitarian and mutual aid.

• To cooperate with ISKL to promote and safeguard the respective interests and welfare
of all its alumni members.

• The platforms also serve as a recognized means of communication between the alumni,
its members, MCKL and other institutions of learning and the general public.

• To disseminate information concerning ISKL and the alumni and the activities or
projects through press, publications and other media advertisements/broadcasts to
members with prior approval of the parties and authorities concerned.

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• To provide opportunities and facilities for education, networking and social functions
and interaction between members of the ISKL alumni

• To undertake and execute any trust which may seem to the alumni to be beneficial or
conducive to any of its objects and to collect, receive and hold funds and other
property, voluntary contributions, subscriptions, special donations, gifts and legacies
for pursuing the objectives of the alumni or any of them as the donor may direct.

• To determine, revise, collect and receive such subscription fees and contributions of
and to raise any money that may be required for the purpose of the alumni. Then to
secure payment of money raised on such terms and on such security as may be deemed
advisable

• To sell, improve, manage, develop, lease, mortgage, dispose or turn to account, or

otherwise deal with all or any part of the property of the alumni.

• To invest the moneys of the alumni, not immediately required for the purposes of the
Alumni in securities or properties (movable or immovable) as may be thought fit and
proper

Figure 39: Facebook Page of Alumni group

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Figure 40: Twitter page of the Alumni group

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Figure 41: Magazine for the Alumni of ISKL

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5. CHAPTER 5: NOTABLE ALUMNI

5.1 DR. ELENA AZIZAN

Figure 42: Dr. Elena Azizan

Dr. Elena Azizan was an alumnus from the year 2005. After finishing her study in
ISKL, she was rewarded with the IB scholarship, pursue and degree in University of
Cambridge, then pursue her career as a lecturer in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Medical Centre (UKMMC). International Baccalaureate

Diploma Program (IBDP) Scholarship is a scholarship provided by school’s SPM

leavers to continue their study on some prestigious universities, such as University of
Cambridge where Dr. Elena graduated for her degree. Before she got into University of
Cambridge, Dr. Elena took the major of Pharmacology in University of Leeds. Her current
career now as a lecturer in UKMMC has taken her as one of the Malaysian’s researchers
in Covid-19. She explained a grant of RM50, 000 was received this May to undertake “a
pilot study assessing angiotensin-converting enzyme II (ACE2) expression in the
infectivity and severity of COVID-19”. She quoted “I hope this research would provide
some much-needed data on ACE2 in regards to human infectivity of SARS-CoV-2.”

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 The research on ACE2, or angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, is a protein on the
surface of many cell types that the virus attaches to, effectively using it as a gateway into
the cell. For her research into ACE2, Dr. Elena is working with a large team and is being
advised by her old Cambridge supervisor, Professor Morris Brown, who is now at Queen
Mary University London.

5.2 STEVEN D. POWELL

Figure 43: Steven D. Powell

Steven D. Powell was an alumnus from the year 2006. Steven was appointed to
the Health Policy Committee of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses in the United
States, this January. Then, he was deployed to Puerto Rico by the Disaster Emergency
Medical Personnel System (DEMPS) of the Department of Veterans Affairs to help in
relief efforts after the January earthquake. And most recently, on March 5, he was one of
the two national scholarship winners to attend the Nursing Organization of Veterans
Affairs Hill Day in Washington D.C.

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5.3 AZIZ AZMAN

Figure 44: Aziz Azman

Aziz Azman was an alumnus from the year 2003. He is known as the starter of a
car subscription service called FLUX. The company servicing in car subscription fees
covers the road tax, insurance and car maintenance. The service is an advantage for those
who likes to experience driving different cars, without worrying on the necessary bills. The
options car available is the main attraction to this service. Clients can choose multiple
brands includes Kia, Honda, Toyota, BMW, Peugeot, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo, with
minimum of one month up to a long-term period of three years.

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5.4 SUZANNE ESTEVEZ

Figure 45: Suzanne Estevez

Suzanne Estevez was the alumnus from class of 1996. Today, she is known as the
Vice President of EyeSucceed. EyeSucceed is an exclusive partner for the food industry
for Google Glass where it offers smartglass solution to address food industry challenges
such as labour costs, food safety, employee turnover, training. According to her profile
from the official website of EyeSucceed, Suzanne had attended to a drama school in
London and wanted to be an actor, after graduating from the International School of Kuala
Lumpur. But, after finishing the third and final year in the Open University in business
degree, she is committed on gadgets an innovation of EyeSucceed for food industry.

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5.5 WILLIAM BIRDTHISTLE

Figure 46: William Birdthistle

William Birdthistle is an alumnus of International School of Kuala Lumpur for the

year 1991. William has joined the United States Supreme Court Justice with Elena Kagan
and legal scholars Richard Epstein and Cass Sunstein. Last year, William was awarded for
2019 Teacher Award from University of Chicago Law School in teaching Securities
Regulation.

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CONCLUSION

In a nutshell, in the assignment of online finding aid of school archive, our group
had discussed all 5 elements of our chosen school which are the International School of
Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) from the school building, tradition and heritage, school life and
Alumni associations. We had found pictures from their websites, blog and also social
media platform such as Facebook. The websites of the schools had given us some
information and also photos to be shown in this assignment. All of the photos in each
chapter had proved that ISKL had a very interesting details in their management, student’s
life, heritage and others. Furthermore, we learned a lot on the school based on the
information that we found on their gallery archives. Unfortunately, we did not find any
materials such as photos, document and others in the OFA websites but we have tried our
best in finding the information at other sources. Other than that, from this assignment we
successfully increase our knowledge on the important of keeping the archives and records
of an institution such as school. According to Kings College (n.d.).

“Archives are important because they provide evidence of activities and tell us more about
individuals and institutions. They tell stories. They also increase our sense of identity and
understanding of cultures. They can even ensure justice”. Therefore, it is very crucial for
all types of organization and also individual to keep their important records in archives so
that it can be kept safely and secure and use for future references.

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