21 March 2024

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are delighted to bring you this week’s highlights from the different Junior & Senior School departments.

ANNOUNCEMENT

WEEKLY MESSAGE TAKES A BREAK

We would like to inform you that there would not be any message from school next week in view of the Nuzul Al-Quran
Public Holiday on 28 March 2024 (Thursday). Following that, 29 March 2024 (Friday) is also a school holiday due to
‘Good Friday’. In view of this, school will resume on 1 April 2024 (Monday) and you will continue to receive the Weekly
Message again on 4 April 2024 (Thursday).

DIGITAL RESOURCES FROM MALACCA PUBLIC LIBRARY

In an effort to cultivate strong reading culture among students, Malacca Public Library Corporation's Digital Library has
generously granted our students access to selected digital materials. Here is an overview of what is in store for the students:
1. Digital magazines of National Geographic
Discover the universe of captivating content and breath-taking images featured in the digital magazine of National
Geographic. The students can also immerse themselves in the world knowledge to discover a range of species,
cultures and ecosystems.
2. Digital books from Gale
The students can get access to trustworthy sources and scholarly articles written by top publications. Digital books
from Gale are invaluable for researching and studying various topics including art, business, science, technology
and general reference. They are meticulously selected to guarantee accuracy and dependability.

Please refer to the following steps to access the digital resources.

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3

Go to the School Library’s Go to ‘Digital Resources’ and Select desired
home page select ‘CLICK NOW’ reading material
https://nobel.softlinkhosting.
com.au/oliver/home/news

SCHOOL FOOD MENU (APRIL 2024)

We are pleased to provide you with DeliSchool’s food menu for April (from 1 to 30
April 2024) in the separate attachment. Kindly be informed that the breakfast options
provided in the menu are on a purchase basis and the price range is between RM2 to
RM5 for each item.

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 ACADEMICS DEPARTMENT

YEAR 11 STUDY CAMP 1 (15 – 17 MARCH 2024)

The Year 11 Study Camp 1 was a great success. During Ms. Colleen’s
Motivation Session, she encouraged the students to be fully
committed in working hard and giving their best for the upcoming
IGCSE examinations. She also shared valuable tips on the following
areas:
 Being uncomfortable with average
 Turning failure into progress
 Making learning fun
During the subject-specific segments, the subject teachers covered
the following key areas with the students:
 Exam Structure
 Time Management during Exam
 Answering Techniques
 Sample of Candidates' Responses
 Reference to Examiners' Reports
In order to help students to have a better understanding of their current progress in each subject, they were given a pre-test
at the initial start. Towards the end of the session, they went through a post-test to assess their improvement levels. Here
are some takeaways from students.

CHEMISTRY
I learned the importance of command words to
maximise marks and efficiency. We may seem to
require many words in Chemistry but only certain
keywords help to increase marks. I also realised
that some of my pre-test answers were long-
winded and learning from this workshop, I was
able to shorten my answers.
ENGLISH
During my pre-test, I was unsure and clueless.
I did not know how to answer the writer’s
effect well and could not apply my ideas well.
After the discussion, I learned how to properly
convey the passage and apply different
writing techniques.

LITERATURE BUSINESS STUDIES

From the workshop, I have learned to analyse
the examiner’s reports and gained better
insights on how the other students answered
similar past year questions. The Literature
workshop was incredibly helpful.
In the evaluation of the 12-mark question, I
finally understand the crucial need to include
the reason why I rejected the other option
besides explaining why I selected an option.

We hope that the Study Camp has motivated and benefitted

the Year 11 students in many ways. We will also be sharing
the slides and recordings of each workshop session with the
students to better equip them with all the key materials
needed in their revisions for the IGCSE examinations.

Here are some snapshots taken during Study Camp 1.

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 PARENT-TEACHER MEETING 1 (PTM 1): 16 APRIL 2024

The first Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM 1) will be held on 16 April 2024 (Tuesday). Please block your calendar for this.
It will be a special off day for the Junior & Senior School because your child/ward does not need to come to school. However,
you are encouraged to bring him/her along for the PTM. If your child/ward is coming with you, please ensure that he/she is
properly attired according to the following guidelines:
 Official School uniform or 2023 Founder’s Run T-shirt/2023 Sports Day T-shirt with Nobel black track pants
 Shoes (as per school rules)

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Please keep your discussion with each teacher within 10 minutes so that all parents/guardians present will have a chance
to meet all their child’s/ward’s teachers. We also seek your cooperation to release the teachers for their lunch from
12:00pm – 1:00pm.

DETAILS
Day/Date 16 April 2024 (Tuesday)
Session 1 8:00am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch Hour
(all teachers will vacate the School Auditorium)
Session 2 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue School Auditorium, Nobel International School

We are pleased to provide the following information for your reference:

 Teachers’ Seating Layout - Furnished below. You may also refer to the separate attachment for a larger scale image
of the seating layout.
 List of Subject Teachers - Kindly refer to the separate attachment.
 List of Homeroom Teachers & Year Leaders - Kindly refer to the separate attachment.

Unavailable Teachers
Please take note that the following teachers will not be available at certain time slots during PTM 1.

Teacher’s Name Unavailable Time Slot

Mr. Daniel 8:00am – 12:00pm
Mr. Jason 11:40am – 3:00pm
Dr. Ravi 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Mr. Simon S 8:00am – 2:00pm
Mr. Tai WS 8:00am – 10:30am
Mr. Zulkarnain 10:30am – 4:30pm

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 YEAR 10 STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP ( 1 & 2 APRIL 2024)

As an early head start to prepare the Year 10 students for

their IGCSE examinations next year (2025), a 2-day Study
Skills Workshop will be taking place on 1 and 2 April 2024
(Monday & Tuesday).

In this 2-days workshop, the students will undergo study

and practice sessions during school hours. In the practice
sessions, the students will learn how to stay focused while
studying and to effectively manage their time. The DETAILS
workshop will also include sessions on the following areas:
Day/Date 1 & 2 April 2024 (Monday & Tuesday)
 Motivation
 Time management Time Normal school hours
 Goal setting
Attire School Uniform
Your 10 child/ward is required to bring stationery and
his/her fully charged device for the workshop. Please Venue School Auditorium
ensure that your child/ward is in school during the dates
mentioned as this workshop will be beneficial in their
preparation for the IGCSE examinations next year.

ENGLISH WRITING WORKSHOP

Once again, Ms. Celine Reitz proves her prowess! Enthusiastic budding writers from Year 8 First Language English
wholeheartedly engaged in a spectrum of writing activities orchestrated by Ms. Celine, an educational consultant boasting
rich experience in nurturing writing skills. Guided by the captivating folktale "Hannah & The Baker," Ms. Celine led students
through a captivating journey of literary exploration. With a focus on embellishing their narrative prowess through creative
stylistic techniques and employing intriguing sentence starters, students were immersed in an enriching experience.

Here is a glimpse of our students in action:

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 QUEEN’S COMMONWEALTH ESSAY COMPETITION 2024

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024 is officially launched! A writing contest that has been around since
1883, it is the oldest and biggest international writing competition for schools. Some of the famous people such as Mr. Lee
Hsien Loong (Singapore's Prime Minister) had won in the past. This year’s competition asks entrants to consider how they
deal with adversity and how community and culture can be used to encourage resilience and hope in a world with a growing
number of global issues.

This is a great opportunity for the students to put their essay writing skills to the test and therefore, the school is making it
compulsory for all students to join the Commonwealth Essay Competition this year. The deadline for submission of essays
to the school is 15 April 2024 (Monday), being an earlier submission date than the actual closing date for administrative
purposes. Your child's/ward’s English teacher will also be guiding them through the whole process and letting them know
what is needed, until their entries are submitted online. We seek your kind support at home to remind your child/ward on
the due date and timely completion of his/her essay, which will surely make a big difference.

REMINDER: SINGAPORE AND ASIAN SCHOOLS MATH

OLYMPIAD (SASMO)

Parents/Guardians who have registered your child/ward for this competition,

please remind him/her that this competition will be taking place in school next
week - 26 March 2024 (Tuesday). The students involved will be required to bring
their stationery and gather at Lecture Theatre A (LTA) by 1:30pm.

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 STUDENT AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

CHARACTER STRENGTH RECOGNITION (CSR)

AWARD PRESENTATION (20 MARCH 2024)

Big congratulations to all the Character Strength Recognition (CSR) Award Winners! It is with great pride we share with you
the following list of students who have won the Teacher’s Choice Award for their outstanding and exemplary character
strength qualities.

Kudos to all the Awards Winners and keep up the amazing work!

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Well done to our Class of the Month Winners! The following classes have garnered the highest class points in these three
categories:
 CT Points
 Conduct Points
 Cleanliness Points

In celebration of their win, the students were awarded a special treat of ‘Dorayaki Pancake’.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF THE MONTH WINNERS FROM JUNIOR & SENIOR SCHOOL!

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 CHARACTER TRANSFORMATION (CT)

Our CT team is pleased to share with you the CT programme for this week. We encourage all parents/guardians to partner
with us to build these good values with your child/ward and to celebrate with your child/ward in areas where they have
done well. We need your support and encouragement to help them grow and practice those good values.

YEAR 7 & 8 CT

In this week's Character Transformation (CT) session for Year 7 and 8, the students delved deeper into the theme of "No
Bullying". Through engaging discussions led by their Homeroom Teachers, they explored the fine line between playful
banter and harmful bullying, gaining a deeper understanding of the impact of their words and actions. By analysing various
scenarios and brainstorming solutions, the students actively contributed to fostering a safe and respectful school
environment. Encouraged to reflect on their behaviours, they left the session empowered to make positive choices in the
weeks ahead, reinforcing the importance of kindness and empathy in their interactions with others.

YEAR 9 & 10 CT

For Year 9 and 10, the focus remained on the theme of motivation this week. The students embarked on an interactive
project where they collaborated with their peers and Homeroom Teachers to create motivational videos. Through this
creative endeavour, they aimed to inspire and uplift one another, emphasising the importance of maintaining enthusiasm
and perseverance in their academic pursuits and overall happiness within the school community. By actively participating
in this hands-on activity, the students not only strengthened their own motivation but also fostered a supportive
environment where encouragement and positivity thrive.

Please see the next page for some snapshots of the CT session.

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 YEAR 11 CT

In preparation for their tertiary education journey, the Year 11 students engaged in an informative session led by a
counsellor from Monash University. The talk encompassed valuable insights into pre-university education and the diverse
degree options available at the institution, allowing students to gain a clearer understanding of their academic pathways.
Additionally, the students had the opportunity to actively participate by presenting their questions, facilitating a dynamic
exchange of ideas. Next week, there will be an upcoming educational talk by a representative from Sunway University that
promises further exploration into academic prospects, providing invaluable exposure for students as they navigate their
future aspirations and goals.
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If you have any questions or queries, kindly contact Junior & Senior School Office at enquiry@nobel.edu.my.

Thank you.

From the Junior & Senior School Office

Nobel International School

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