Power Math & Science Quiz for Schools

The Centre for Pre-University Studies at KDU College PJ recently organized an Inter School Math & Science Quiz for students from 24 different government schools and the quiz was held at the KDU auditorium. A total of 650 students participated in the quiz that was very successfully conducted with the assistance of the Pre-University A Level and Foundation students in the college

From Pre-U Maths & Science

Eager and enthusiastic faces of the school students greeted the reception committee consisting of Pre-University students at KDU college first thing in the morning. The moment they were seated at the auditorium, the fervor to begin was akin to taking a public exam; the school students were very serious about doing their best. The moment the quiz started, students were fervently working on the questions. The competitive spirit was definitely at its height and the silence in the hall reflected the level of concentration held by all the students.

When the results were announced an hour later, the hall was packed with school and college students cheering, clapping and shouting words of encouragement to the winners.
Several school participants and supporters gave their friends who won prizes a standing ovation.

When the overall winner from SMK BU3 was announced, the students screamed and the whole hall was clapping. The camaraderie and the team spirit spread across the auditorium. It was a very memorable sight to behold for all the school students who participated.

The KDU students in the Pre-University A Level and Foundation programmes lined up outside the auditorium and bid farewell to the happy participants as they leave the hall for their waiting buses to send them back to school.

The objective of this quiz was to complement the Ministry’s emphasis on the use of English in the teaching of Math & Science. The quiz questions cover the SPM syllabus and provide a practice for the school students as well in preparation for the SPM exam. The quiz also incorporate some general knowledge questions aimed at encouraging students to read extensively. The quiz is now being scheduled to be conducted in several schools throughout major towns in the country

According to Ms Ong Soo Weon, the Manager of the Centre for Pre-University Studies, KDU College, “Next year’s Math & Science Quiz will integrate teamwork, problem solving and the written quiz. It will be more interesting with the incorporation of brainstorming activities, group work and treasure hunt in addition to the written quiz.

The creative component of the quiz will make the event more challenging and allow the Art stream students to participate as well. We thank all the schools for their support and participation and we look forward to their participation again next year.”

CENTRE FOR PRE UNIVERSITY STUDIES
Results of the Inter-School Math & Science Quiz held in April 2009:

Top 3 winners
Champion - Wong Jen Juan (SMK Bandar Utama 3)
Prizes: Full scholarship & Trophy and Challenge Trophy for School

2nd Place - Goh Jia Shen (SMK Kepong)
Prizes: 80% scholarship & Trophy and Challenge Trophy for School

3rd Place - Tan Jiann Meng (SM Sri KDU)
Prizes: 60% scholarship & Trophy and Challenge Trophy for School.

4th – 10th Place
4 Leow Pei Ting SMK Bukit Rahman Putra 30% scholarship & Trophy
5 Hee Jun Yi SMK USJ 12 30% scholarship & Trophy
6 Lee Derk Huan SMK BU 3 30% scholarship & Trophy
7 Chew Re On SMK USJ 12 30% scholarship & Trophy
8 Gillian Chin Xie Man SMK Seafield 30% scholarship & Trophy
9 Yeo Yih Tang SMK Seafield 30% scholarship & Trophy
10 Rabin Suguna Balan SMK Sri Permata 30% scholarship & Trophy

11th –30th Place
11 Tan Sher Ee SM Sri KDU
12 Haranoop Singh SMK USJ 12
13 Gan Kar Yee SMK Kepong
14 Andrew Ng Kay Lup SMK Cochrane
15 Chong Chun Yew SMK Sri Saujana
16 Kok Cheng Mun SMK Sri Suajana
17 Ng Boon Lee SMK BU 4
18 Sarah Chew Wenlin SMK BU 3
19 Ravee Prakash a/l Subramaniam SMK Kepong
20 Lim Wan Chee SMK Bukit Rahman Putra
21 Adrian Soh Wai Keong SMK USJ 12
22 Brian Han Wei Xiu SMK USJ 12
23 Mohamad Hafridz bin Ramzuzzaman SMK Kelana Jaya
24 Ho Sheng Wang SMK BU 4
25 Keng Zhi Hong SMK BU 2
26 Alwin Tan Wee Giat SMK BU 4
27 Liow Wei Jun SMK USJ 4
28 Chew Wen Yi SMK Kepong
29 Jeremiah Loh Kean Sik SMK BU 3
30 Peter Shaun Pereira SMK BU 3

Consolation
31 Wong Sook Yeang SMK Bukit Bandaraya
32 Lee Qiao Fan SMK Bukit Rahman Putra
33 Teh Sioh Wei SMK Cochrane
34 Germaine Thai Hung Yi SMK Sri KDU
35 Tock Yi Teng (Samantha) SMK BU 3
36 Chin Soon Jie SM Sri KDU
37 Tan Choon Wei SMK BU 2
38 Lim Bing Ran SMK Kepong
39 Tan Wen Quan SMK Kepong
40 Chee Jun Ket SMK Kepong
41 Phua Chin Khen SMK BU 3
42 Phua Siong Hock SMK BU 4
43 Yow Ken Sheng SMK Sri Saujana
44 Fong Sze Hui SMK Bandar Baru Petaling
45 Louis Ho Zhong Zhe SMK USJ 4
46 Tan Wii Huew SMK USJ 12
47 Ong De Ming SMK Abdul Samad
48 Chong Zhi Wei SMK BU 2
49 Wan Mohd Rafiq bin Rahaizad SMK Rahman Putra
50 Sharon Ding Wen Sze SMK Taman Sea

Ronaldo transfer saga finally over

So Cristiano Ronaldo is going to Real Madrid after all.

After months, dare I say years, of speculation, the Portuguese international is finally leaving Old Trafford. I was in a major disappointment recently when my teams Newcastle United was relegated and Arsenal only managed to come in third (yet again). Much has been said around our KDU campus lately but the day has finally come. I am still surprised the offer was accepted so quickly.

I am also surprised that Florentino Perez has pockets deep enough to go for Kaka and Cristiano in the same week! We’re talking about spending over $200 million on both players.

As far as how much he is worth, $130 million is an astronomical fee, but if Ronaldo were going to move, the transfer deal was always going to be a world record.

I mean, if Kaka went for $90 million, then the reigning FIFA World Footballer of the Year would command a larger sum. That makes sense. Whether any human being is worth that much, that is a whole other question. Especially in this current economic climate.

This transfer represents a significant loss not only for Manchester United, but also for the Premier League. From a sporting and financial point of view.

It would be fair to say that Ronaldo has been the competition’s most recognizable and marketable star around the globe in the last few years and league officials will be disappointed that they won’t be able to use the Portuguese star to sell their brand anymore.

England’s top flight generates more revenue than any other, but if losing a player of Ronaldo’s magnitude will surely affect their future broadcasting deals. With the 24 year-old winger gone, Premier League officials will now try to increase the media appeal of other stars like Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard and Fernando Torres.

For Spain’s La Liga, it’s a unquestionably a coup and this move could signal a shift in power in the world of football. In recent seasons, England have dominated the transfer market with its top clubs attracting the globe’s top players.

With Ronaldo following Kaka to the Bernabeu on the back of Barcelona winning the European Cup, the spotlight has shifted to Spain. A trend that will continue? If Real continue to spend, with David Villa rumoured to be their next target, it’s indeed possible. England could even be overtaken by Italy with Inter and AC Milan ready to dish out the cash.