The recap was a week late due to the absence of pictures. Well, at least there was a good Samaritan who was kind enough to upload the pictures; so the entry could be written. The event which was coined as “Majlis Sanjungan Budi, Lambaian Kasih” which was to commemorate farewell for our ex-Headmaster & welcoming the new Headmaster took place on the 19th January 2013 at Pusat Latihan Polis (PULAPOL), Bukit Sentosa; with me entrusted as the Emcee for that day (“Saya Menurut Perintah”). After a few dramas swirled the event prior to the day (too complex to decipher; too sensitive to fathom), the event finally managed to be executed successfully albeit few hiccups along the way.
One for the nostalgia – courtesy of Puan Norazian, GPK1.
The headmaster for SK Serendah for the past 10 years, Encik Zakaria bin Ismail has called the service off this year as he is now transferred to SK Ulu Bernam. It was really an event full with mixture of emotion. Happy to meet him back; melancholy for the farewell get-together. As a headmaster, Encik Zakaria was indeed a man who tried his best to be a good leader; that was to please everyone under his wings. He liked to use friendly approach and did not like to use harsh words to criticize subordinates. Of course, nobody is perfect but it was apparent that he tried his best. The friendliness and charismatic aura emanated via speeches and outer facade.
Me as the Emcee. Actually, I was kinda hate this picture as the sided-parting hair make me looked so geeky (well, I am anyway!) & un-photogenic. But, hey….whatever. Haha! -Courtesy of Puan Norazian, GPK1.
Wanted to take picture with him but he was not concentrating; and Cikgu Khairul interframed??? Hahaha! lol! -Courtesy of Puan Norazian, GPK1.
As the Emcee for the day, it was indeed hard to inject exuberance as the whole emotion for the event was somber and melancholic; especially when our GPK Kurikulum, Puan Norazian stopped half-way during her speech because she was too overwhelmed recalling the nostalgic days when she worked under our dear ex-Headmaster. The whole room was deeply moved affected by that. Our eyes watered and we tried to retain our feelings as we know “Life Goes On”.
Kak Rosnormala & I. -Courtesy of Puan Norazian, GPK1.
As a subordinate who had the experience of working under his wings for the past 3 years (my first year was in 2010), I could sum up that he was one of the most tolerant leader ever. Of course like any other human, he is no exempted from flaws (like I am, as well) BUT I know he tried to please everyone under his wings. He was an understanding leader & fatherly figure (in a way). I remembered him especially in 3 controversies involving me (almost every year from 2010-2012) :
- Parents came banging my door because they were not satisfied on the way I penalized their daughter as well as the whole class due to improper behaviour/noise in class. The father threatened to box and grabbed my collar; Headmaster sent Ustaz Kamaruzzaman to accompany to report to police for my safety and gave encouraging words – Year 2010;
- Alleged controversies with “other Headmistress” due to the comments I wrote about Choral Speaking Competition; Headmaster after being talked into sense by GPKs was nonchalant about it and even able to laugh about it & defended my act which I was moved – Year 2011;
- Parents persistent and urged Headmaster & GPKs (for almost a week!) to take severe action to me because they were not satisfied the way their son was penalized due to negligence in doing homework; Headmaster paid no heed and refused to bow to the parents’ trivial shenanigan – Year 2012.
Bidding farewell. Goodbye En. Zakaria bin Ismail! – Courtesy of Puan Norazian, GPK1.
It maybe small but for a teacher who worked under his wings, I felt that he was a good leader. I don’t know; different people might have different perceptions but for me, he stood by me, he was there when I needed protection of a leader. May ALLAH SWT bless my ex-Headmaster, Encik Zakaria bin Ismail with prosperous life ahead, Insya ALLAH. Amin.
On the 25th January, which was an interval day between the holiday of ‘Maulidur Rasul’ and the weekend, we had “Merentas Desa” event for 2013. Attendances were meager and as expected, Yellow House emerged as the last house due to a lot of absentees (Yellow House are always the passive ones!). And I had to do the emceeing alone reading all the 60++ pupils with a hailer. Still, no complaints although I felt like fainted as I also did the patrolling for Year 4 pupils. It’s “Saya Menurut Perintah.”
Gemma Artenton & Jeremy Renner as both titular characters.
As for my social calendar; after a day touring The KL Golden Triangle from Low Yatt Plaza to Bukit Bintang Plaza/Sungei Wang Plaza to Berjaya Times Square (been ages as lately I always frequent Pavillion & The Mines), went to Alamanda, Putrajaya & managed to catch the film “Hansel & Gretel : The Witch Hunters” with Kod as he bunks at his brother-in-law’s house in Puchong. What can I say about the film? Overall, it was merely an OK film; don’t expect Oscar-kinda movie as this film is produced by MTV Films. I can say that for a light enjoyment, this film will do well.
Sure, Gemma Artenton is sexy but she as the spunky Gretel? Nay! Sorry.
I think that Famke Janssen did well as Muriel, the Dark Witch who was the antagonist for the film. She was scary and evil! She brought the evilness well-fleshed out! Nevertheless, Gemma Arterton as the spunky Gretel? Nay, sorry. I thought it was a bad decision. Artenton isn’t believable as the tough chick Gretel. What about Jeremy Renner as Hansel? Just OK but too bad they didn’t conquer the sequences in the film. This time around, Famke Janssen played her cards well! Good for her! It’s been ages since we last seen her in movies!
Now you see her as the seductive Muriel, The Dark Witch…..
And now her REAL FACE! Hahaha! Famke Janssen is cool as Muriel, The Dark Witch. She stole the show!
But I can give credit to the MTV-style of the cinematography (very chique and cool) as well the always-excellent music score by the maestro Hans Zimmer. I was captivated by the overture music and then I saw Zimmer’s name on it and I was like -“OK, no wonder!” Above all, 3 stars outta 5! (,”) If you want to see how witches ride broomsticks like motorcycles (Hahahhaa!, Kod and I laughed so much! So hilarious!), watch the film! Hahaha!
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Elyas : 🙂
Dear Che’gu Shahrill, salam to you.Looking at the farewell group photograph put up to accompny your article on the event what had really enthrilled me is the obvious female -dominated scene.Out of curiousity I just effortlessly made head-count on the number of staff in the photograph which totalled 58 altogether or may be more as possibly I missed out one or two guys for obscurely positioned or overshadowed by those standing infront.And out of that I figure out 18 being males.Wow! !!males outnumbered by the opposite sex overwhelmly by ratio of 1:3.Congratulations to Kaum Wanita for great achievements made by wanita in Malaysia.Kaum Hawa has really biten Kaum Adam in their own court.It goes without saying that they got more grey matter in their heads.or may be also they are more determined than males in pursuit of their ambition.Driven by motherly- instinct to excell in whatever their endeavour they are in.Hei!! ! Shahrill can you imagine what would the scenario be like in future come year 2050.Do you think males will be side-lined or infringed to the lesser important roles.? Don’t get me wrong.I am not a male chauvinistic.I am just trying to prophesy to peek into years ahead.No harm done. My God.May be most number of unemployed by then would be from the sector of kaum Adam.Indeed frightening scenario if it really happens. They have to themselves to blame for being that. What worry me if the trend goes on unchecked is that some of these unemployed males would be driven into anti-social activities.oh,please help, God forbid, to steer them in the right path before it is too late.Therefore teachers both males and females have great challenge before them to educate future malaysian as “dharma” product.By the way your presence in the photograph stand out prominently as one of most handsome -looking guys( not at all a thorn among the roses)among the many beautiful roses of the many species.Good luck brother Shahrill.sorry could not finish reading your nice article this time though I wish to as has got to rush for an engagement with other thing right now.salam.
Osman : hahhahaa well, it is not actually a shocking or alarming to know that education line has been congested with all the female educators. I guess perhaps the motherly-nature as well as the flexibility to engage/juggle with their wifey roles when they work as teacher. On the essence of Adams thronging the rehabs, I just don’t know what to say. It’s kinda sad seeing that but that’s reality bites. We should steer them back to the what they ought to be; that is to be the leader and take control of the management. Yeps, I am no chauvinist either; but if these to be rampant, it sure will jeopardize our significance in Malaysian society…
Em, its really killing question isn’t it? well as western oriented minded myself i do really hope the question might not offense your emotion. I have been noticed your existence in Sk Serendah since few years ago. Till then, I keep asking myself who are you actually, and how excellent your English writing. The question on the matter you are gay or not is actually reflecting myself too, the very first time i met you , i was so impressed on your look! You are likely mix blood young and energetic cute boy who landed on the wonderful world of teaching. You look a bit girlish but….so adorable i ques hahahaha, and of course there are so many heart will melting down when meet you right?. I just want to express my greater respect toward your words of inspiration in your blog as you have constructed it in a very beautiful and creative way, therefore i am attracted to your English language writing that you have demonstrated precisely and excellently. Well , Mr Sharil Ramli nice to meet you and may god bless everything upon you, please believe me , you can step more further in your profession , think beyond on what you have and the ability that you could generate foe your own undertakings!!!! Bye
Hi. First of all thanks for the compliment. And yes about the sexual question, I myself is a very comfortable person. But I think you have chose the wrong platform to alleviate your curiosity as people in school once a while read this blog and they will jump into blind conclusion since not many are well versed in English. Well, to quench your thirst although I don’t even know you since you just put the mononym, I welcomed any one who are attracted to me. I know I am capable of atrracting both females and males. I am enjoying the attention. And yes, I am not a naive young boy who just work into becoming a teacher though my face seemed like that. I was an Assistant Relationship Manager in Affin Islamic for a year and half before I jumped into teaching. So, yes, I do have a corporate background. 🙂 Thanks for your beautiful words – apart from the sexual boudoir 🙂
Are you a pure Malay? where and how the English embrace up on you?
I am. I guess it’s all down to read, read and read a lot. Having an English-inducing school like Penang Free School in my teen years did help a bit. And I am curious. Do I know you? Who are you? Are you a Serendah resident? Parents? Teachers? lol
Actually i am an English teacher in your area, are you TESL or TESOL degree holder? I hope you don’t mind of my appearance here. In many years of my career undertaking , i a feel a bit down on my English writing ability how would you view this brother Sharil? Can i know you as profession bond in up grading my sorrow and horror English writing?
I am x Serendah hahaha, i cant tell you ….. they know me……i am very please to nite to chat with you at last<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< argggggggg so happy , i am your super duper bro in age,,,,,,, Kak Yan , Cikgu Zul fdli,,,,,Ros Normala, LELA……fAUZI AMIN……..pN rOBIAH……………USTAZ aZMAN……………….WE ARE TEACHERS!
Unfortunately no. I am not a TESL graduate. I was a microbiology student back in USM. it’s OK; don’t be despair and lose hope. You can always improve yourself by reading a lot and experiment with words. I myself need to learn more from my seniors in SK Serendah in the art of teaching. I maybe good in writing but in teaching the pupils, I need to learn and learn. After all, learning niche never ends 🙂
hahhahaha really? Well… I can easily track you down in that case. Kikiki..but it’s OK. 😛
oNCE Upon a time ,,,,,,,,,Serendah drawn sweet memories in my heart, i miss all that tears and joy, but what to do ya,,,,,,,,,everything change now. You know , i hope my English writing like you too bro
Insya ALLAH! 🙂
You cant track me la my little brother, my name appear is not the real ,,,,,,,,haha, i am typing this in my house KKB. I met you near by SK 2 KKB, on that day i am on my way going to school , i think you were attended district competition accompanied your students. As IT savvy , as i saw you from my moving car………i said: this is the teacher with that power and superior English..
Hhahahaha of course that mononym isn’t your real name. But I have heard a few names that I never met but mentioned by teachers. You could be one of those names. Hahahhaa… you make it sound so dramatic! lol
Sharil you are very young………and energetic……………….you should try English journalism……how old are you now? You are from Serendah ? or else where?
I am not that young anymore! I am 29 🙂 I do write once a while for USM alumni magazine and I do part time of translating academic paperwork for corporate figure and academians… hehehe
hahaha,,,,,,,,,so nice chat with you,,,,,,i am so dramatic ?????/ hahaha i am English Literature addict,,,,,William Shakespeare……..Romanticism and Criticism hahhahah English hunter hahahaha
Wow…..! This must be “Romeo, Romeo, where art thou?” Kate Shrew? hahhaa…. that’s very high. 🙂
I know what person you are, you have green aura that makes you a very good listener, comfortable and caring to the people around you especially your students right, very polite and soft hearted young man. You will very sincere in disseminating good friendship.
You why i jump into your blog tonight, even i have knew you earlier, actually i am surfing SK Bukit Sentosa , suddenly your face interfere…..with Kak Ros Normala during GB Zakaria bid farewell at Pulapol,,,,,,,then………….here and now …………….we are on line TQ TQ TQ young boy.
i think i need to close my night curtain ,,,,,but it hard to say GOOD BYE hehe.
Are you English Language graduate???????????????from where?????
kan I told you..NO. I am a science undergraduate from USM
Hhahahaa… you could be wrong 🙂 I maybe a green person but you never know the red patches within. I could be a kitty but there are claws underneath the furry legs 🙂 I could a childlike, but who knows there is a kinkiness beyond? Hhahahaa 🙂
i have saw you in front of my two eyes hahahahah
Yes but looks can be deceiving. There are hidden traits. People are like onions. You have to uncover them layer by layer until they are stripped naked. Hahhahaha!
Usm make me think about my past time in Penang,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,DESA siswa Permai,,,,,,,,,,oh,,,,,,,but ia not usm graduand
Oh yes, that was my Desa as well !
i hope can be your satu profesion kawan , i think you have so much special ,,,,,,tak macm myself…segan lah nak kawan. I hope we can be frieng here…….
muka macam Zain Zaidin ….nak kahwin with Rozita che wan hahahha
Hope can be friend here and to talk to you one day, and belanja you makan kat Batang kali hahaha ingat at the special place ker haha , very hampeh nya myself
Zain??? lol! eww! hahahaha….sure 🙂
How can I know you better ? Don’t get me wrong…………….
lol. I get that all the time; no worries. Well, I guess you can introduce me the real you. perhaps add me via FB or something. lol
hai, how are you ? I think for the time being i should not introduce myself haha””” lets it be a bit secretive then. Sorry if you don’t like it, i will let you know and meeting you face to face one day perhaps hahahah…..it seems that the school holidays coming to the end , too fast as i don’t really feel of resting. On the 16 the administrators will their first internal meeting, then following our turns “teachers meeting 2014 on 23rd Dec 2013. I am counting days ,,,,,,,,,ages passed by I am getting older and older now,,,,,,,,what a life ,,,,,,,,,,,,,Please Allah remain my calmness. As for you my respective and cutest brother , take care your self bro Shahril Ramli,,,,Cayok!
I am not quite anxious about nowadays technologies,,,,,,,,,,,i dont have FB just ordinary email and phone number, what is the best way to be your friend?
Hhahahaa…you’ve gotta be kidding! I don’t buy what you are saying…Most people have FB now these days..even the veterans… lol. And I don’t meet strangers anymore; those darker days were past already. It’s OK. We can just be friends via net. No harms done. lol
Eh …….really , please believe me. Therefore when i was at University my minor was ICT, you wont believe it right, my lecturer had disagree with me then. Emmmm………..now in my school they apointed me as the ict AJK…..huh, reflecting my university times……………..ict really killed me.
Hahahahhaaha!
Are you there?????
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hai hai my respective bro,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,how are you going on dear? Hope everything fine and well
i miss to chat will you,,,, i am desperately exhausted missing you like crazy hahahahaha,,,,,,just joking folk!
hahhaaa.. why don’t you add me in FB? I am very active there. lol
No FB lah,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,let it go ……let it go………….. here i stand ,,,,,,, haha like your blog background song
Yes. It is a song from Disney’s “Frozen”. I like the song. It’s about self-empowerment. Learn to let go your weakness and not be ashamed with yourself.
HAI bRO MISSSSSSSSSSSS YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU THERE HEHEHE…………DAH TUKAR LAGU
Hhahahahahaa lol
hai ……………………how are you dear bro,,,,,song background now changed ,,,,,,,,,,,di sekeliling mu ada dinding yang ,………………cinta dua cinta kau harunginya. I hope evrythings bring great to you then, school chaos waiting us right. I am quite confident that you are the shining diamond in Sk serendah. Keep a good work and smart doings folk! _witten on Thursday 20 Feb 2014.
Awwww…hahhaha, I don’t think so! Hhahaha yes, I love this new song by Siti Nurhaliza. Powerful lyrics. Really inspiring for me to thread this life ahead.
Sharil Ramli a polished diamond which striking the shine and the light of happiness and joys among the little hearts in school, the inner sincerity never resembles clearly, but the heart is always solemnly pledge the purity of hardship and loyalty of your face toward the road that you have taken.
Awwwwww…such an inspiring one
hai bro how are u there ? How your teaching progress?
Alhamdulillah I am OK thanks 🙂
Does sk Serendah involved with “penutur jati prog? English native speaker Sharil ?
Yes we got involved with native speak Mr Robert I think but I don’t deal with him as he focused merely towards the level 1 teachers
Dear Bro Sharill, i like this song, Gaza song aren’t you, may God bless all of us, jihad fisabililah, it remind me during my University life, there are at least 3 teachers graduated from the same University , there are now serving in your sk Serendah, there are Wahidah , the ustaz and the wife .They don’t know me , but I know them.
Happy teaching Bro , take care yourself .
Opss,,,,,,,,,forget! heard that you have a new GB??? Bye
Hope one day we can meet> sincerely from bottom of my heart as muslims broherhood.
Z : Insya ALLAH why not? But you have to introduce yourself! I don’t meet anonymous. Well, no….GB still is Encik Sulaiman 🙂
Nice to hear again
Are you on line? hope you are fine there
I am fine. Thanks.
Hai Bro Sharill , how are you getting on dear? hope every things go well ya. Quite a long time did not numb into your blog, Well, school chaos and everyday routines never permit me to step into your such lovely blog. Emmm…final year hectic abounding schools now, every body tend to cope last works before the submission end of the year tasks.
What is the best way to talk to you directly dear Bro?
I am just OK but it is better at least I know who u are or your face. It would be strange to meet unknown facade! Hahhaa
Can I meet you?
Hhahahahaa. Why don’t u just add me in FB or come to my school? I have no qualm but I don’t really go out meeting people I don’t know. lol
Haha, that right laa, meeting people that you are not familiar with , errr could be harm to you right, Fb i don’t have dear, It’s ok Sharil
LOL
HI sharil dear, how are you getting on ? Hope you are fine there, how everythings? how was your teaching so far?
2015 already ya, times move so fast , getting older and older oh dear…life is shorter it seems. Nice song halo….. nice to hear those lyrics. I would like to dedicate two songs for you , first ” Just Give Me a Reason” the second song very meaningful for me , it touches my heard and soul , by Vanessa William “Save The Best For Last” listen it ok.
Alhamdulillah thanks! It is quite puzzling because you commented this farwell entry of Encik Zakaria. When my headmaster Encik Sulaiman also just retired. See this entry 🙂 https://undomiel84.wordpress.com/2015/02/19/au-revoir-a-farewell-retirement-of-encik-sulaiman-bin-ahmad-the-stoic-headmaster-of-sk-serendah-2012-2015/#comment-9360
Salam Sharil, such a long time i never heard about you there, how are progressing now? i hope everything goes very well. Last year i had received my APC after 16 years of teaching, it was quite surprised , finally it was given to me. Em, I am very sure that you already received yours..After a hard work and commitments you should deserved it. Sharil, never give up and give the best that you can , there are colours in this profession that sometimes striking you up and some times push you down brother. The time when you read my comments here, I have no longer teaching in this area, currently , I am now furthering my Master degree in TESL in a very established University . Emm….it was a hard decision I guess, leaving the school as my comfort zone after many years letting my hair down toward the hustle bustle chirping sound of the students.
I am quite sure you have completed your Master’s degree recently isn’t it< it is not just to gain higher knowledge but it also help us to change our mind and gain self satisfaction.
The HLP offers good opportunity to the teacher to develop their professional skills by supporting those who are interested to further their studies. I have a friend which is now in Sheffield university Uk completing his Master In Applied Linguistic and TESOL. His achievement of receiving the sponsorship had urge me to applied last year. He was an English teacher in SMK Hulu Tiram, Johor.
I wish i could go to oversea too, unfortunately due to financial and personal matters , i have cancelled my toefl test registration ,,,,it was too expensive,,, and it was hard to get financial aids at the moment ,due t0 the economic down turn.
Ok dear, I need to close my window now, the gloomy side out of my Kampus Kediaman is calling me to close my eyes, to relax my soul, I wish all the best for your teaching undertakings, I hope you will solemnly pledge to uphold the national education philosophy. Hehe.
Salam, I am glad that you finally receive the APC. No, I am starting my last semester now which is semester 4. I hope I can further my study after this. I can’t apply for HLP because I am not doing education. I am doing Corporate Communication and I want to be a lecturer in Communication. I guess no other choice rather than quit teaching and try to get offer from university.
Amin, may the path is enlightened by ALLAH SWT. Good luck to u mysterious senior.
Salam Sharil,
I am not quite mysterious senior la hehehe, where are you now actually dear brother? no more in Sk Serendah? I am very sorry to appear in this such mysterious ya,,,, one day we will meet , InsyallAllah, but i have met you few times…..hehehe..but you don’t aware of it hehehehheh, I saw you face to face before lah….you also looked at me…tapi i just went off.
I am shy enough to meet you after this…..if we are accidentally meet after this. K, take care ya,,i really sincere to know you.
Where are u in earth???
Asaslamualaikum dear?
Hi there??