Camp Booklet

English-In-Camp

SK (P) Methodist 2, Melaka

SEKOLAH KEBANGSAAN PEREMPUAN METHODIST 2, NO 440B, JALAN TENGKERA, 75200 MELAKA SEKOLAH BERPRESTASI TINGGI KOHORT 3 KEMENTERIAN PELAJARAN MALAYSIA

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INTRODUCTION This English Language Programme at the primary level is aimed at equipping pupils with the basic of language to enable them to communicate with one another in different situations. In schools, opportunities of this nature are rare. Hence, National English-In-Camp (EIC) is aimed at promoting the use of English as a communicative tool in various real situations. Pupils will enjoy and have lots of fun when using the language in the camp. They will bring home good memories and experiences after the camp. AIM EIC provides an avenue for participants to immerse themselves in an English speaking environment. OBJECTIVES The objectives of EIC are to enable participants to: i.

Feel at ease in using the English Language to communicate.

ii.

Experience using the language in a joyful and lively atmosphere.

iii.

Communicate more effectively and confidently

iv.

Build positive attitudes with the inculcation of moral values

v.

Develop their leadership qualities by involving themselves as leaders in the various activities organized in the camp Think critically and creatively in English at the appropriate time and situation

vi. THEMES

The theme for this year’s National Level English-In-Camp in Melaka is “Joy and Fun With English.” TARGET GROUP This camp is open to all primary schools pupils from government aided schools in Malaysia. The criteria for participation include the following: i. Target:  Year 4,5 & 6  Total of Participants : 40 pupils from SK (P) Methodist 2 20 pupils from High Performance Schools 20 pupils from Melaka’s Primary Schools Each participated school is required to send 5 pupils or a maximum of 10 pupils. Every participant is allowed to participate in more than one competition.

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Tentative programme DATE/TIME 28 May 2014 3.00 p.m. 4.00 p.m. 5.00 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 7.00 p.m. 8.30 p.m. 10.30 p.m. 29 May 2014 7.00 a.m. 7.30 a.m. 8.30 a.m. 10.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 1.00 p.m. 2.00 p.m. 6.00 p.m. 7.00 p.m. 8.30 p.m. 10.30 p.m. 30 May 2014 7.00 a.m. 7.30 a.m. 8.30 a.m. 10.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 1.00 p.m. 2.00 p.m. 6.00 p.m. 7.00 p.m. 8.30 p.m. 31 May 2014 7.00 a.m. 7.30 a.m. 8.30 a.m. 10.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 2.00 p.m.

ACTIVITIES Registration at DVillage Lobby Tea Break Programme Briefing English-In-Camp Song & Ice Breaking Dinner River Cruise Log Book & English-In-Camp Song Aerobics Breakfast Newspaper-In-Education Tea Break Presentation for NIE Lunch / Prayers Melaka Zoo Education Programme Break / Log Book Dinner Language Games – Fun With Words Rehearsal for Cultural Night Aerobics Breakfast Treasure Hunt Tea Break Language Games – Team Building Lunch / Prayers Outdoor Games – Botanical Garden Melaka Break / Log Book Dinner Cultural Night Show & Closing Ceremony Aerobics Breakfast Historical City Tour Tea Break Historical City Tour Dismiss

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Appendix 1 ENGLISH-IN-CAMP FACILITATOR’S GUIDE As facilitator : 1. To guide and motivate campers to speak in English at all times. 2. To guide and motivate campers to be actively involved in all the activities promoted. 3. To look after the safe care of all campers. 4. To carry out all the duties set without fail.

1. 2. 3. 4.

RESPONSIBILITIES To guide and facilitate activities. To write records and comments. To evaluate performance on certain contested activities. To facilitate campers on the writing of log books.

5. To guide and facilitate group presentation. 6. To help maintain discipline among campers at all times 7. To help solve problems – prompt and tactful.

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6.

RULES TO ABIDE Be punctual Be with your campers during your shift. Understand thoroughly how each base activity is carried out. Be observant and on the lookout for peculiar habits or misbehavior of pupils and to inform chief facilitators. Not to punish campers but to counsel them. Wear identification tags at all times.

7. Be positive on the objectives of this camp.

CAMP RULES AND REGULATIONS What we must do: - We will wear our name tags at all times. - We will wear suitable clothings during the camp. - We will take part in all the activities. - We will be punctual for all activities. - We will speak English at all times. - We will maintain good discipline. - We will give full cooperation to everyone. - We will be courteous and friendly. - We will keep the camp site and all other facilities clean and tidy. - We will get permission if we wish to leave the camp during any emergency. - We must listen to our facilitators. What we will not do: - We will not wear expensive jewellery or bring too much money. - We will not waste food and water. - We will not destroy plants and other property. - We will not draw graffiti on the walls. - We will not litter. - We will not take what is not ours. - We will not leave the camp without permission.

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Appendix 2 LANGUAGE GAMES COMPETITION Rules and regulations. 1. All participants must take part in all the games. The games are Read and Write, Treasure Hunt, Dress My Friend and Guess, Guess and Guess. 2. Teachers will be elected as helpers and record the time. 3. The games will be done in stages and in each stage, the time will be recorded. The team that can complete all the games with or without penalty wins. 4. All teams will start at the same time and location. 5. Read and Write :  Each team will send a participant to read a passage pasted on the wall. No copying is allowed. The participant needs to memorize as many words as possible and return to the allocated corner to write down what he/she can remember. Then, tag another friend to continue the game. The team with the fastest and least or no mistakes will take the lead. Points will be awarded according to position. ( Pls. refer to the table ) 6. Treasure Hunt:  There will be six stations in this activity. With the guide of a compass, the team must find all the check points. At each check point, they have to finish the task given. The team with the fastest time and completed task wins. Points will be awarded according to the position given. 7. Dress My Friend:  One member of the team will be chosen to be dressed up by other team members. Only reuse items can be used to dress up the friend. Creativity and neatness count. The participant will have to parade in a fashion show. Panel of judges will decide the winner. Points will be awarded according to the position given. 8. Guess, Guess and Guess:  Team members will be blind folded and led to a rope. As they are moving with the guide of the rope, they have to stop at a few stations where they must guess what object or things tied to the rope. No discussion is allowed. After they have finished the course, each participant will write down the answers in the worksheet given. Teams with the fastest time and most correct answers will be announced as the winner. Points will be given according to the position given. 9. Here are the marks for each game: No

Item

Marks

1.

First place

50

2.

Second place

40

3.

Third place

30

5.

Fourth place

20

6.

Fifth to Tenth

15

7.

Eleven and above

10

10. The winners will be announced during the closing ceremony.

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Appendix 3 CULTURAL NIGHT COMPETITION Rules and regulations. 1. All participants must take part in this activity. 2. In this activity, teams can sing, dance or perform any other activities that reflect our culture. 3. Each team will be given 10 minutes to perform inclusive of preparing and clearing the props (if necessary). 4. Each team comprises a maximum of 15 participants. 5. Here are the marks for each section: No

Item

Marks

1.

Performance

50 %

2.

Costumes

20 %

3.

Technical

10 %

5.

Creativity

10 %

6.

Usage of stage

5%

7.

Teamwork

5%

8.

Total

6. The winners will be announced during the closing ceremony.

100%

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Appendix 4 LOG BOOK COMPETITION Rules and regulations. 1. 2. 3. 4.

All participants will be provided with a log book each. All log books must be sent to the secretariat before 5 p.m. on the 30th May. No replacement of the log book will be allowed. Do not copy other participants’ ideas, comments, suggestions or designs. It must be original. 5. All pages, sections and details must be filled in by the participants. 6. Here are the marks for each section: No

Item

Marks

1.

Cover

5%

2.

Contents

50 %

Includes: ideas, comments and suggestions 3.

Creativity

10 %

(Adding colours, design or any other way to decorate the book) 5.

Neatness

5%

6.

Extra notes ( on the last 2 pages)

10 %

7.

Language

20 %

8.

Total

100%

7. The winners will be announced during the closing ceremony. 8. All winners’ log books will be kept by the organizer as document evidence in this programme.

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Appendix 5

SK (P) METHODIST 2 440-B, JALAN TENGKERA, 75200 MELAKA

Registration Form National Level English-In-Camp 2014

No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

School

:

...................................................................

Teacher-In-Charge

:

................................................................... (Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian)

Hand Phone

:

............................................

Name

Prepared by : .................................................. ( Teacher-In-Charge)

IC/Birth Cert No.

Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian

Approved by :................................... (Headmistress/Headmaster)

Notes :- Registration Fee and Lodging & Food – RM 2290.00 / per school ( Payment can be made upon registration by cash or deposit to 004012708645 / MAYBANK, GURU BESAR SK (P) METHODIST 2 )  Kindly scan and fax a copy of bank-in slip or electronic transfer slip as a proof  Please fill up in 2 copies and hand in upon registration

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Appendix 6

LETTER OF CONSENT Dear Sir/Madam I ..........................................................................................................(Parent/Legal Guardian) IC...........................................hereby give consent to ............................................................... of......................................(class),SK/SJKC/SJKT..................................................................... to participate in English-In-Camp 2014, organized by SK (P) Methodist 2, Melaka, from 28 th – 31st May at DVillage Resort, Melaka. 2. I understand that all safety measures will be taken by the organizer throughout the camp. I will advise (my child/the child under my care) to be abide by the rules of the programme. 3. In the case of accident or illness, I give my consent to the teachers in charge to seek medical attention and to administer or provide any medical treatment that may be professionally recommended to be given to my said child . 4. According to circular (SPI. Bil 3/1995-Pelaksanaan Skim Takaful Kemalangan Diri Berkelompok), I also understand that all pupils are insured. Ailment

Please Tick (√) Yes No

Medication

Heart Disease Kidney Disease High Blood Diabetes Arthritis Gastric Asthma Tuberculosis Allergies Epilepsy Please state your child’s medical condition if there is any. ..................................................................................................................................................... (Please inform the caterer.)

.................................................... (Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature) Date : ............................. *Please hand in this form to the camp secretariat before or on the 14th May 2014

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Appendix 7 NECESSARY ITEMS: No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. No. 1. 2. 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Toiletry / Clothes T-shirt (long/short sleeve) Track Bottom / Long Pants School Uniform Sports Shoes – 2 pairs Sandal Items needed for Prayers Towel Soap/Syampoo/Comb etc Sweater Medicine ( if necessary ) Toothpaste / Toothbrush Others Stationery Items (Colour Pencils etc) Camera ( if necessary) PencilPen/Scissors/Erasers etc Cap/Hat for Log Book activity) Insect Repellent Laundry Bag Torchlight & Batteries Hand Phone (Carry at your own risk)

Prior to The Event

After The Event

 Above are suggested items only which participants may bring during their stay. They may bring other necessary items too.  All participants are advised to have a check list for items that are needed during and also after the event. This is to avoid any inconvenience that may occur during and after the programme.

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