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On the 20th - 22nd June, 2014, all of PERMATApintar students (i.e. Foundation 1, Level 1 and Level 2 students) went on a camping trip to Kempville Beach Resort, Kuantan Pahang. The main objective of this year's camp was to expose students to disasters and how to handle them. On the previous two days, there was a First Aid Workshop (Bengkel Pertolongan Cemas) as the students would be sitting for the First Aid exam on the last day of the camp to obtain a certificate in First Aid.

After an exhausting 6-hour journey to the campsite, the students set up their home (which was in the form of a really large canopy) for the next three days. This camp's Penghulu was Nur Azim while the Penghuluwati was Shaspreet. On the first night, a fellow fire department officer briefed us about disasters, sharing with us his experience in various near-death situations including the hair-raising Highland Tower tragedy. Next was a slot for Jati Diri, where the students played games which involved some focus, determination and a whole lot of wackiness.

On the next day, the morning session was filled with introduction to facilities that would've been used in the case of a real disaster. This would help prepare the students for the not-even-close-to-real-life-but-is-nevertheless-very-challenging disaster simulation. The five stations included the Command Support Group station, treatment station which consisted of an ambulance, medication and a really awesome tent made in Norway, radio amateur station where the students learned how the communication in a disaster looks like, the "make-up" station where fake wounds and bulging eyeballs looked real and the First Aid station.

Later in the afternoon: Code Red. This is when students were expected to apply each and every knowledge that they have gained earlier. Students were divided into six zones, each with different situations and challenges. The word chaotic doesn't begin to explain how things went in Code Red. There were screams and shouts everywhere and the rescuers were doing their best to help the injured. In the control unit, things were getting out of hand, what with the arrival of people from the Ministry and the communication interruption and whatnot. It may not be as close to any real-life disasters, but it was enough to let the students know how tough the job is. After hours, the simulation finally ended and everyone was safe and sound. The students successfully retrieved all victims despite the confusion(s) that had occurred.

A happy victim

After cleaning-up, the students were celebrated with some BBQ. Hooray! What would a camp be without BBQ, huh? It was an enjoyable night with music and games, now that the simulation was over.

On the last day of camp, just as expected, the students sat for the PC exam. The closing ceremony was held afterwards with the long-awaited prize-giving ceremony, for those who performed outstandingly during the simulation. Here are the winners:

Pelakon terbaik

Nurul Qistina Hashim

Nuraini Aguse

Abul Munzeer Mohd Isa

Pengarah Filem Terbaik

Nurain Nasuha Tajul Arafat

The students did a gotong-royong before leaving the campsite. We departed at around 1 p.m., stopping by at Teluk Cempedak before heading home. It was indeed a very great memory for all members of QuadP.

For the first time in 3 years of Quad P history, this school has finally participated in Olahraga MSSD. With Cikgu Wan as their dedicated mentor, these 32 students were trained almost every evening in events which include 200m, 800m, long jump and much more. Some of these students used to be athletes back in their previous school. The only difference is that they will now be representing Pusat PERMATApintar Negara.

This 4-day event was held at Stadium UKM which is not at all far from our school and was joined by a total of 69 schools in this district. The finale was marching from every participating schools. PERMATA did earn a Bronze medal by Al Waqifie (4K1) who participated in discus throw. The devotion and perseverance displayed by the all athletes are something to be proud of. All hail PERMATA!

Proud to be a QuadPian

Photo credits to Arif Anwar via facebook

Finally, QuadP has its very own Cultural Day. With 6 cultures participating, this event aims to enlighten the students of various cultures both internationally and domestically. The 6 cultures include French, Korean, Japanese, Borneo, Punjabi and Arabians. Each of these cultures are required to set up a booth, do a performance and have a fashion show. Most cultures present famous cuisines while some others offer games or services like inai.

Instructors were also present during this festive event. It began with recitation of doa and singing of the three songs before the booth tour started. French featured the all-time favourite macaroons, Japanese with their miso soup, rice crackers and sushi, Korean with their Ramyeon, Borneo with their laksa Sarawak and mee kolok, Punjabi with their herbal tea and Arabians with their Nasi Arab.

Each culture wore clothes according to their respective customs. At around 10.30, everyone's attention was shifted to the stage for a variety performances before proceeding with a fashion show. Every student exhibited their spirit and knowledge in the culture that they represented amazingly.

Next, the event was continued with the Chinese New Year celebration. The moral students prepared an act that shows the true tradition of the Chinese. All in all, that day was splendid and everyone had a blast. The best part is that the event succeeded in bringing the whole school - seniors, juniors and college staffs - closer together.

Photo courtesy of facebook. Credits to the owner. 

6 Februari 2014 bersamaan dengan 6 Rabiulawal 1435H, Pusat PERMATApintar Negara telah menganjurkan Sambutan Maulidur Rasul peringkat sekolah. Sambutan tahun ini diadakan bersama-sama pelajar ASASIpintar pada waktu malam.

Jemputan khas pada malam itu ialah Dr. Zulkifli Mohammad al-Bakri, seorang penceramah terkenal tanah air. Beliau menyampaikan ceramah yang begitu dekat dengan hati para pelajar PERMATApintar iaitu sifat Nabi Muhammad s.a.w yang fatanah. Antara intipati ceramah beliau ialah hadith yang membuktikan kebijaksanaan Rasulullah serta kisah hidup Imam Syafie yang sememangnya terkenal sebagai seorang yang cerdik. Pada akhir sesi tersebut, jualan buku-buku yang dikarang oleh Dr. Zulkifli diadakan. Semoga semua pelajar mampu mengambil iktibar daripada penyampaian beliau dan seterusnya memasang azam untuk mengikut jejak langkah mereka yang memanfaatkan akal untuk berfikir.

Gambar Dr. Zulkifli yang diambil dari internet

The 2014 Orientation week has come and gone, and now the Level 1 and Foundation 1 students are taking their first steps into a treacherous journey in PERMATApintar. 20th January marks the date of their arrival, and at night was their very first activity: LDK. Activities include walking clock, I am not alone and birthday circle.

The next four days were filled with team-building activities and a bit of an introduction of what they would face in the near future. They exchanged shoes to have a literal insight of the idiom "to be in somebody else's shoes", they built a tower using playing cards, they constructed a spaghetti+jelly+straw tower that could withstand the weight of 60++ transparency paper and they sang songs together. There was a community tree placed at the back of the multipurpose hall for them to paste anything positive.

All of the seniors helped out both directly and indirectly in making the week a memorable one. From Tuesday to Thursday, two classes performed their senamrobik for the evening aerobic session. In the morning, the seniors assisted their morning exercise. Oh, and this week would've gone well if it weren't for the assistance given by the teachers and counselors.

A closing ceremony was held on Friday, and this marks the end of the 2014 orientation week. This is a new beginning guys, not only for the juniors but the seniors as well. In a nutshell, it is up to you yourself to choose between being happy or sad at being a QuadP student. The most important thing is, we are one big family and we've got each other's backs.

A very special day indeed! After almost a whole month of anticipation, the Foundation 1 and Level 1 students of 2014 are finally here. Registration started as early as 8.30 a.m. and everyone is equally excited about their arrival. Looks of curiosity and eagerness can be clearly seen on their faces. The seniors even helped deliver their baggage up to their rooms. This is truly a new year to look forward to. Hopefully PERMATA will give birth to young, intelligent and successful students, both here and in the hereafter.

Assisting the juniors

Has the looks of a junior

 Ganbatte!


It's Saturday night, and you know what that means? 5K3 is having their very own movie night! Aimed to raise funds for their CADS voluntary project, they sell foods and beverages for all to enjoy during the movie-watching. They're offering domino's pizza, hot dogs and floats to name a few. It seems that the students are enjoying the night. Time to chillax B)

People are hungry

This just in. The list of students offered to Program Pendidikan PERMATApintar has been released! Imagine, for one whole year, no new students were ever admitted to this program; and now, a whole new year means a whole new batch! Wait, there's more. This year, we'll be expecting foundation students too (equivalent to Form 1 though totally different in terms of syllabus).

We're hearing (or reading) loads and loads of excitement from the students-to-be, and are of course equally thrilled ourselves. Courtesy of a fellow Quad P student, Khairul Ain (a rising senior) who recently posted a few important tips on facebook, we bring you "Things you should know before becoming a Quad P student"

1. It's not easy! If you're the type who would never read a book before a test and ace it, you might just change because trust me, you need to work HARD. 

2. Be prepared to receive a HUGE amount of workload. It's part of the package (do refer to number 1). For our examinations, we use the 60-40 system. 60% of the mark is from the test and 40% is from your coursework. This includes presentations, projects, etc.

3. Just so you know that the stream of work is endless so brace yourself and just go through it! Though, I would say, it's not that bad. The assignments that the instructors give you are interesting and out-of-the-box. They help you to develop soft skills too.

4. This is important - we practice INDEPENDENT STUDYING here. This simply means that you can't just rely 100% on your instructors to convey you everything that you should be learning. No spoon feeding, yo! You have to make your own revisions. The instructors are always there to help you out but you must be PROACTIVE (else how would they know you're in need of help?).

5. It's tough being a pioneer. There's a lot of deficiencies and you should try to accept them. If you are unsatisfied with something, try to overcome them.

6. In order to get an A+, you need to score a 95 (just throwing it out there).

7. Don't expect perfection and QuadP is not the place for entertainment.

8. Take the opportunity to try new things. 

Some happy faces

It's not about how everything goes in Quad P, it's about how we go through them.

Ahoyy! Attention all Malaysians out there! Book-lovers, boys and girls alike. The Big Bad Wolf book sale is back! Set sail to Seri Kembangan NOW and be part of the world's biggest book sale.

The sale starts on Dec 6 till Dec 15, 24 hours non-stop. Books go to as low as RM3.

So, what are you waiting for? Get off your seats and drag bring your family along! This is an opportunity not to be missed. Don't miss out for the pirates will be on their way in a few days' time. Arrrrrr. Go to their website (yup, pirates have internet too) for more info.

She's just... there...