A sample of a report writing for a school magazine.

National Day Celebration

SMK Simpang Rengam held a grand National Day celebration on 31st August this year at
Kluang Stadium. History Club, as the organiser had done a great job.
The celebration began with a march past by the school band. The boys in the band put on red
uniform and a cap. They played beautiful music. Everyone applauded loudly when they entered
the stadium and walked past the audiences.
This was followed by the raising of Malaysian flag. Everyone stood up straight and proudly sang
our National Anthem and patriotic songs accompanied by the music played by our talented
school band.
Then, a few cultural shows were performed by a group of students. They came up on a platform
built in the middle of the stadium and danced traditional dances like zapin and inang
gracefully. Another group of students also came up and sang some traditional songs like
ghazal and lagu asli sweetly.
The celebration ended with rhythmic gymnastics. Our schools gymnasts put up some of their
gymnastic acts accompanied by classical and modern music. They used colourful ribbons and
hoops. It was fascinating.
Everybody including our Education District Officer who came to give closing speech was
speechless. The National Day Celebration would not be forgotten for many years to come.
Reported by
Amirul Hakimi
(Secretary of History Club)

SPEECH
SPEECH
Keep simple and polite!
Good morning teachers and friends, I, Ihsan Hadi as the President of the Environment Club
would like to talk aboutHow to Protect the Environment
First of all, each one of us can start by not littering. We should throw our rubbish into the rubbish
bin instead of anywhere we like. Once I went strolling at a park nearby my house but was
disappointed at the sight of rubbish.I saw many empty cans and plastic wrappers lying
around.They do not only spoil the beautiful park but they are the best breeding place for aedes
mosquitoes.
Another way of protecting our environment is by keeping our rivers clean. We can play our role
by not throwing rubbish into the rivers. Meanwhile the factories can stop dumping their toxic
waste into them. Plastic wrappers which made up 80 percent of the rubbish can endanger the
fish and other aquatic lives while toxic waste can kill them. We, human will consequently suffer
as we rely on the rivers for food and water.

Moreover, farmers should avoid open burning in their farming practice because it polutes the
air.Open burning can lead to haze which contains poisonous gases such as carbon dioxide and
sulphur dioxide. These gases can cause many serious diseases. Children who breathe the
polluted air may suffer from asthma and some people may even suffer from rashes and eyediseases.
Finally, we can practice the 3R; Reuse, Reduce and Recycle. Every household should aim at
reducing the amount of rubbish thrown.To achieve this aim ,each member of the household can
refuse plastic carriers when he goes shopping.He can bring a recyclable carrier or a special
shopping bag.The household members can even reuse some items like glass jar as a vase and
cans as coin box or as a pen holder.Old newspapers can also be recycled into new papers or
reused in paper crafting. If "Reuse,Reduce and Recycle" are put into practice ,the amount of
rubbish thrown and the amount of energy used to produce some of the recyclabe items can
indeed be reduced.
Clearly, each one of us can contribute towards the conservation of our environment and our
efforts should be continuous.Protecting our environment means ensuring the existence of our
future generation. With that, I thank you.

Composition:Fire

Last Friday, a fire broke out in Kampung Damai. It happened when everyone was fast asleep.
Nek Jah, the house owner, was alone in the house. Her husband and son had gone to Kuala
Lumpur for a few days to sell their farm produce. Nek Jah had a long day at her farm and so
was very tired. She wanted to drink a cup of coffee before she went to bed. She took a kettle full
of water and left it to boil.
Unfortunately, she fell asleep while waiting for the water to boil. Suddenly, she heard people
shouted fire! Fire! . She realized that she had to get out her house fast. A neighbour broke into
the house and pulled her out to safety.
The fire spread all over her wooden house very fast. A few neighbours managed to save some
of her belongings. They saved her washing machine and sofa set. Some other neighbours tried
to put out the fire. The fire brigade was called but arrived late because Kampung Damai is
located about 80 kilometres away from the fire station. Nek Jahs house was burnt down
completely but the villagers were glad that their favourite neighbour was safe.

The neighbours and everyone living in Kampung Damai promised to rebuild Nek Jahs house.
Everyone collected some money to help Nek Jah. Nek Jah was grateful to her kind neighbours.
Her husband and son were called home immediately.They were relief that Nek Jah was safe
and unhurt.They were grateful to live in a village full of people with golden heart.

(Nizam Adzhar bin Chalmen)

LETTER OF COMPLAINT
Chia Meng Hui,
SMK Kayu Ara Pasong,
82010 Pontian,
Johor.
En Ramlan bin Parmin,
Principal,
SMK Kayu Ara Pasong,
82010 Pontian,
JOHOR 27 March 2012
Dear Sir,
Poor Quality of Food and Services at School Canteen
As Head of the Canteen Prefects, I wish to complain about the poor quality of food and services by our
school canteen.
2. First of all, there are several complaints about the lack of variety in food. The menu is the same every
day. As a result, students get bored of the same food. Students also say that the food served is tasteless
and cold. Food should be cooked and served piping hot. In addition, the food sold is unhealthy. At times it
is oily and at other times it is too salty. In the long run our health will suffer as we may end up with high
blood pressure or high cholesterol. Something needs to be done about this situation.

3. I have also noticed that the food prepared is unhygienic conditions. Most of the time cooked food is left
uncovered and the vegetables are washed on the dirty floor. Recently many students have fallen ill with
food poisoning.
4. Quite often the cutlery, that the workers say has been washed, is oily. This simply proves that the
cutlery is not washed properly.
5. Several students have complained that the canteen workers are rude. They bark at the students for no
rhyme or reason. In addition, the workers are careless when returning the change. Students are often
short-changed. This must stop.
6. Another criticism I have against the workers is that they are not properly dressed. When handling food,
workers are required to wear aprons, caps and gloves to ensure cleanliness is maintained at all times.
We hope that the school administration will attend to our complaints and take necessary action a soon as
possible. Thank you.
Yours faithfully
(Chia Meng Hui)

Sample Question
Your class went on a four-day trip to Taman Negara during the last school holidays.
With the help of the notes you made in your diary, write an account of the trip.
24thApril gathered at school compound left at 7.00 a.m checked into hostel.
25thApril hiked up GunungTahan lush green jungle beautiful scenery
26thApril canopy walk 400 metres long exciting to walk 25 metres above the
ground 27thApril packed things got ready to go home exhausted but happy
When writing your recount: use all the notes given elaborate on the notes to
make it more interesting make sure it is not less than 120 words Sample Answer
During the first semester holidays, my class organized a trip to Taman Negara in
Pahang. Our class teacher, Pn. Maimun, accompanied us on the trip. On 24 April, all
the students gathered in the school with our bags. The bus arrived promptly. It was
a 42-seater air-conditioned bus. Although the journey was five hours, we did not feel
tired. As soon as we arrived at our destination, we checked into a budget hotel.

After a good nights sleep, we were ready for the most exciting event the climb up
GunungTahan, the highest peak. Although the hill slopes were steep and jagged and
the hike up was a real challenge, we were excited. We enjoyed the cool, crisp
mountain air.
The view of the lush green scenery and the variety of exotic flora and fauna was a
real treat. In fact, the scenery was so beautiful that we stopped to take some
photographs. The next day, we braced ourselves for another challenging activity
the canopy walk. Although some of us were at first reluctant to walk at a height of
25 metres above the ground, we gave in after much persuasion from our class
teacher. It was a real thrilling experience to view the green jungle canopy. The
rustling of the leaves and the sounds made by the animals sounded like a strange
musical piece. The next day, we packed our things and left for home. We slept
during the entire journey as we were exhausted. Nevertheless, it was a very exciting
trip.

Article: How To Beautify Our School

Question
It is the cleanliness week in your school. You are asked by your teacher to write an article for your school
newsletter. The title of your article is "How to beautify our school". With the help of the notes below, write
out your article.
In classroom

sweep - mop- floor

clean - dust - windows

rearrange desks - chairs - furniture

set up reading corner

paint walls

School Compound
paint murals - walls

decorate - notice boards

plant - flowers - herbal plants

clear clogged drains

put up - slogans , motivational phrases

When writing your article:

you may use all the points given

elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting

make sure it is not less than 120 words

Model Essay
A clean and beautiful school is very important. This is to ensure that teaching and learning will take
place. Students can relax and enjoy the activities carried out in school. They can also feel comfortable
with the clean and beautiful environment. There are many ways to beautify our school.
First of all, we have to clean the classrooms by sweeping and mopping the floor. We should also clean
the dust on the window panes. We can use a feather duster or a wet cloth to clean the windows. To make
sure that everyone takes part in cleaning the class, we should prepare a duty roster. This is because we
can divide the jobs equally.
Secondly, we should also beautify our class. All the chairs and desks should be arranged properly so
that our class looks neat and tidy. A reading corner with variety of reading materials will be very useful. If
we have extra fund, we can paint the walls of our class. This will make our class more cheerful and
conducive.
We should also keep our school compound clean. We must clear the clogged drains so that the water
can flow smoothly and there will be no unpleasant smell. We can also beautify our school by painting
murals on the wall and decorate the notice boards with information about school or cocurricular activities.
Planting flowers and herbal plants can make our school environment fresh and beautiful. Motivational
phrases and slogans around the school compound can create positive atmosphere thus encourage
learning.
Finally, we should encourage everyone to keep the school clean and beautiful. We should all take part
and be responsible in keeping our school clean and beautiful.

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN

SYNOPSIS
Roberta ( Bobbie), Peter and Phyllis lived in London with their loving parents. They were
happy and contented. One day, two strangers came to their house and took their father
away. After this sudden event, the children and their mother moved to a small house in the
country. There was a railway line near their new house. The children became friends with the
people who worked at the railway. They enjoyed waving to the passengers on the 9.15am
train. An old gentleman who travelled on the train always waved back at them. This
gentleman became their friend. The children had several adventures with the railway. They

stopped the train when a landslide covered the tracks. They also saved a boy who was hurt
in the train tunnel. The children often thought of their father . Then Roberta ( Bobbie ) found
out why their father was taken away. She wrote to the old gentleman for help. With his help,
their father finally returned to the family.
Character : Roberta @ Bobbie

Responsible

Evidence: She takes charge and gets her siblings to think of a way to get their mother the
things the doctor said she must have when she is ill.
Brave
Evidence: She runs onto the railway track to stop the train when a landslide covers the
railway line.
Determined
Evidence: She is determined to get help so that she can help her father who is in jail. She
tells the old gentleman about him and with the gentlemans help, her father finally returns
to the family.
Themes
1

1. The importance of family love

Bobbie and her siblings have loving parents. After their father is taken away, Mother is very
sad but she does not tell the children and the children do not ask questions so that their
mother will not be upset.

The children always work together to solve problems, for example when their mother is ill
and needs special food and when they have to save the train.

2. Facing lifes challenges with courage

The children and their mother face problems bravely. Mother does not show how sad she is
and works hard to provide for the children.

When a landslide covers the railway tracks, the children act with courage to save the train
from a terrible accident.

Moral Values
We learn about:
1.

Family love and loyalty

The children show their love for their mother by not asking questions about their
father. They are loyal to their father and never forget him.

2.

Kindness and compassion

The station master lets Peter go when he learns that the family is too poor to buy

coal.
3.

Bravery

The children are brave to confess that they have taken the coal and they also tell
their mother
that they asked a stranger to get the things the doctor asked them to get
for her.

Antonyms

No

Words

Absence

Accept

Advantage

Alive

Always

Ancient

Bad

Agree

Asleep

10

Correct

11

True

12

Brave

13

Broad

14

Cheap

Antonyms / Opposite

15

Cold

16

Dry

17

Easy

18

Export

19

Fast

20

Forget

21

Early

22

Empty

23

Friend

24

Far

25

Generous

Gender ( masculine & feminine )

No

Masculine

Brother

Father

Uncle

Nephew

Grandfather

Actor

Bridegroom

Bachelor

Czar

Feminine

10

Duke

11

Hero

12

Prince

13

Sir

14

Son

15

Waiter

16

Wizard

17

King

18

Husband

19

Master

20

Emperor

21

Steward

22

Governor

23

Guy

24

Patron

25

Househusband

Present and Past Tenses

No

Present

Find

Go

Hear

Try

Past

Choose

Forget

Understand

Swim

Read

10

Drink

11

Arise

12

Break

13

Burst

14

Bite

15

Catch

16

Deal

17

Dig

18

Take

19

Throw

20

Forgive

21

Bind

22

Flee

23

Fly

24

Sweep

25

Keep

I WONDER
1. Answer the following questions

1 Who is the person in the poem?

2. What does the word wonder mean?
3. What is the tone of the poem?
4. Where is the persona in the poem?
5. Why is the poet always wondering about the nature?
6. Name two things that the persona wonders in the poem?
7.What poetic device is the trees to take a rest?

Suggested answers
1. Child/young boy/boy
2. Unsure/not sure
3. Earnest/curious
4. Open place/park/garden/field
5. Wants to know how such things happen/alerts/sensitive of surroundings
6. Any two themes
7. Personification
8. Appreciate nature/nature is beautiful/ curiosity of a child towards the nature/aware of surroundings

HEIR CONDITIONING
. What is the poem about?
2. What is the symbol of modern life?
3. What is the symbol of olden life?
4. What did the persona highlight in the second stanza?
5. Who are involved in the poem?
6. What is the tone of the poem?
7. Give two moral values that you know from the poem.
8. Which type of life would you prefer to live in? Give a reason.
9. What do these symbols represent?
) Paper fans
b) Air cons
c) Money
Suggested answers
1. About life (modern/olden)/past life/present life
2. Air cons/faxes/long distance calls
3. Paper fans
4. Living without modern technologies/easy life/life without modern gadgets
5. Child, grand dad, grandma/child, grandparents/child, grandmother, grandfather

6. Serious/nave/eager
7. Any suitable answer
8. Any suitable answer
9. a) paper fans-simple lifeb) air cons- present life/modern lifec) money- new God in present life/materialistic

THE RIVER
Read the poem and answer the questions that follow. 1. What is the theme of the poem?
2.
The word he in the above poem means
3. The River is having the qualities of human beings. What is the poetic device used?
4. Which stanza tells you that The River is threatening?
5. What is the tone of the poem?
6. What word tells you that The River is angry?
7. Why does the poet compare The River to a wanderer or
a tramp?
8. What is your opinion about The River

Suggested answers
1. The joys Nature brings/Nature is both beneficial and destructive/Nature has its simplecharms/The River is a natural source
of life(accept any other suitable answer)
2. River
3. Personification/metaphor
4. Last stanza/Stanza 6
5. Cheerful/happy/joyful6. Vexed
7. Moving/non-stop
8. Any suitable answer
FIGHTERS LINES
1. What is the theme of the poem?
2. What is the tone of the poem?
3. Why does the persona have lost his strength?
4.The phrase sons of our ancestor means
5. What will happen if the younger generation does not do anything?
6. What can we learn from the poem?
7. Why does the persona feel helpless?
8.The phrase the net of deceit refers to
Suggested answers:
1. Fight for justice/freedom/patriotism/independence
2. Gloomy/depressing/patriotic/worry
3. He has been fighting and has sacrificed for freedom/ badly wounded/became crippled for the restof his life/ has been
suffering because he has been fighting for independence. (any suitableanswer
)4. Young generations/current generation
5. Any suitable answer
6. We should love our country/ should be united/ should fight for our rights
7. He is old and crippled/ tired and weak
8. Corruption/cheat (other suitable words or phrases
1. Name the type of this poem.

2. What type of life do we have today?

3. Whatdoes the word leisure mean?
4. How can we appreciate the Nature?
5. Who is the persona in this poem?
6. State the activities that you can do during leisure:a)b)
7. The expression as long as sheep or cows
is used as a
8. What have you learnt from the poem
Suggested answers
1. Couplet
2. Busy life
3. Rest/relax/enjoy
4. Looking/seeing/observing
5. Young person/adult/man/youth
6. Any suitable answers (2)
7. Simile
8. The simple things in life/happy life/we must have free time/we must enjoy our life/we mustfind time for leisure.(any
other suitable answer