Book sale bonanza for charity

The Book Club have raised over £200 in support the School’s charities for 2013-14, Launchpad Reading and
Touraid.

Launchpad Reading is the chosen charity of this year’s School Captain's Domenico Cullura and Vice-Captain
Christopher Mountain. Touraid is championed by Mr Beckey, Mr Bywater and Mr Teixeira. All funds raised
will be split equally between the two charities

Book Club members asked students and staff to donate a good quality second hand book that they would
recommend to someone of their age. They then ran the sale over three days at their pop-up Book Trade
Centre (the old tuck shop cart) in the Cloisters, asking for a minimum donation of £1 per book.

Mrs Jackson, who co-ordinated the sale, says: “We suggested that this could be a chance to buy an early
Christmas gift or start a Secret Santa for classmates. We would like to thank Mr Sobieniak and 11E for
taking up our suggestion and running a Secret Santa for the whole class.”

Book Club members really enjoyed being part of the event team and were selling books, promoting the
book sale, asking boys and staff views on the sale and generally entering into the spirit of the event.

Hugo from 7C said: “I think it is a great way to get people to read and also raise money for charity”.

Domenico Cullura, School Captain, said: “Fantastic, really good raising money for such a great charity”.

Mr Beckey said: “I love reading and it’s for a great cause. A perfect combo!”

There are still some books left, and boys are selling these at break and lunchtimes. So there is still time to
get down to the LRC to grab a book bargain, while supporting two great charities at the same time.

Thanks to everyone who supported the event.

Larian Mesra Amal / Charity Fun Run 2016 (31st Jan
2016)

Venue : Pusaka Negeri Sarawak Petra Jaya

Organiser : Jointly by Sarawak Lab Assistant (Education) Union,

The Sarawak JKR Workers Union,

Senior Citizen Welfare & Health Organization and

Sarawak Poor Students Education and Welfare Association

(PEKEPPEMS)

Tel : (+60)82-381700

Event to raise RM500,000 for six primary

schools in Kuching
KUCHING: Charity Fund Raising Night 2016 will be held at Chung Hua Primary School
No.3 hall on Aug 13.

This event is organised by redONE to raise RM500,000 to assist six primary schools under
the management committee of Kuching Chung Hua Primary Schools No.1 to 6, SJK Chung
Hua Pending and SJK(C) Chung Hua Batu 15.

Great PR & Media Agency is doing this event with the help of official media partners The
Borneo Post, See Hua Daily News, Oriental Daily News and Utusan Borneo.

This event is held to support Chinese education and raise public awareness of redONE’s
charity programmes.

Sign up for redONE’s charity mobile package to enjoy special promotion while donating a
minimum of RM2 to beneficiary schools. Donations can be increased to RM10, RM30 or
RM50.

redONE will also donate two per cent of the RM8 registration fee to charity.

Founded in 2008, redONE Network Sdn Bhd has a new concept under the new management
team formed in 2012 with philosophy and services designed around a customer-centric model
to deliver what truly matters in the most simple and practical manner possible.

This charity package allows redONE users to donate money to charity every month while they
are using the service.

On charity night, there will be 113 tables and lined up are interesting programmes like
entertainment performance by Astro artistes, school representatives, photography and lucky
draw where guests stand a chance to win electronic gadgets. Proceeds will go to benefiary
schools.

The organiser has invited Deputy Education Minister Senator Chong Sin Woon to the dinner.

Annual run raises RM36,000 for charity

KUCHING: tHe Spring Shopping Mall donated RM36,000 of its net profit raised from the
recently concluded ‘tHe Spring’s Live Active Run 2016’ to five charitable groups yesterday.

The mall’s general manager Datin Christine Ling presented the donations to representatives
from Kuching Autistic Association, Special Olympics Sarawak, Trinity Elder Care, Persatuan
Dialysis Cahaya Kuching and Sarawak Amateur Gymnastics Association.

Also present to witness the presentation was tHe Spring’s leasing and marketing director
Andy Song Chung Boon.

He said this year’s event attracted more than 3,000 participants from not only Malaysia but
also from countries such as Australia, China, United Kingdom, United States of America and
Kenya

“We managed to raise enough profits from the run and around 70 per cent of our net profit
will be going to these five local groups,” he said at the handing over ceremony which was
held at the mall.

Meanwhile, Song also revealed that the next year’s edition of the event will be held on July 9
with RM30,600 worth of prizes up for grabs.

“The run will feature the same categories but this time around, we are looking to introduce
new race routes for the runners,” he said.

He pointed out that registration fees will remain the same but there will be a special student
rate at only RM30 for the 5km Fun Run to encourage more students to participate.

“Registration for early birds will be open from Nov 11 to May 17, 2017,” he added.

For further information, please call tHe Spring’s customer service at 082-238222 or visit
www.liveactiverun.com.
KUCHING: Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Kuching chapter aims to raise between
RM50,000 and RM60,000 from a charity jogathon here on Nov 29.
Vice-chairman and fundraising chief Titus Chuo said the event was one of the organisation’s
major activities to collect money to finance the chapter’s blood donation exercise, training for
youth as well as affiliate members in secondary and primary schools, and various
humanitarian and community projects.

“We need between RM130,000 and RM155,000 a year to finance these activities and office
administrative expenses,” he told reporters when receiving a RM20,000 sponsorship for the
jogathon from conglomerate Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd (CMS) at Wisma Mahmud here.

MRCS Kuching chapter chairman Datuk Abang Abdul Rauf Abang Zain received the mock
cheque from CMS group managing director Datuk Richard Curtis.

Chuo said the chapter, which did not get any annual grant from the Government, had
recently raised about RM40,000 from its annual paper flag sales.

He said some 200 participants were at last year’s event and the organiser was working hard
to get more joggers this year.

“To take part in the 4km event, a participant has to raise at least RM30 via an official
sponsorship card to be eligible for the run,” he added.

The jogathon has into six categories -- men and women open, boys and girls groups for
secondary school students, and boys and girls in primary schools.

Curtis said CMS, which successfully organised its own tribal run last month that attracted
some 2,200 runners, would encourage its employees to support the MRCS jogathon as it
was for a good cause. The tribal run raised more than RM103,000 which was equally
distributed to several charity homes, including orphanages.

Curtis lauded the chapter for doing a commendable job to help society, especially the blood
donation drive. The blood collected at Sarawak General Hospital and Normah Medical
Specialist Centre are for use by all hospitals in Kuching division.
Organisation hopes to raise RM60,000 from charity jogathon
KUCHING: Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Kuching chapter aims to raise between
RM50,000 and RM60,000 from a charity jogathon here on Nov 29.
Vice-chairman and fundraising chief Titus Chuo said the event was one of the organisation’s
major activities to collect money to finance the chapter’s blood donation exercise, training for
youth as well as affiliate members in secondary and primary schools, and various
humanitarian and community projects.

“We need between RM130,000 and RM155,000 a year to finance these activities and office
administrative expenses,” he told reporters when receiving a RM20,000 sponsorship for the
jogathon from conglomerate Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd (CMS) at Wisma Mahmud here.

MRCS Kuching chapter chairman Datuk Abang Abdul Rauf Abang Zain received the mock
cheque from CMS group managing director Datuk Richard Curtis.

Chuo said the chapter, which did not get any annual grant from the Government, had
recently raised about RM40,000 from its annual paper flag sales.

He said some 200 participants were at last year’s event and the organiser was working hard
to get more joggers this year.

“To take part in the 4km event, a participant has to raise at least RM30 via an official
sponsorship card to be eligible for the run,” he added.

The jogathon has into six categories -- men and women open, boys and girls groups for
secondary school students, and boys and girls in primary schools.

Curtis said CMS, which successfully organised its own tribal run last month that attracted
some 2,200 runners, would encourage its employees to support the MRCS jogathon as it
was for a good cause. The tribal run raised more than RM103,000 which was equally
distributed to several charity homes, including orphanages.

Curtis lauded the chapter for doing a commendable job to help society, especially the blood
donation drive. The blood collected at Sarawak General Hospital and Normah Medical
Specialist Centre are for use by all hospitals in Kuching division.
Rakan Bestnye Sarawak welcomes members of
the public to join its inaugural Watercarpark Run
2015 charity run this coming October 11.
Besides promoting a healthy lifestyle, organising chairman Stella Rina
said the charity run aimed to create public awareness of the charitable
bodies available for the community to help and make their contribution to
in terms of not only money but also their time.

“Participants and members of the public can personally donate any

amount of cash, goods, books, clothes, canned foods to any charitable
bodies available during the event. They can donate to more than one
charity of their own accord,” Stella said during a press conference held at
Sarawak Plaza Shopping Complex on May 7.

Themed ‘We Will Make You Sweat’, the run will start and end at the
Square Tower at the Kuching Waterfront.

The run is divided into two categories: ‘Challenging or Professional Run’,

and ‘Casual Fun Run’. Participants for both categories are required to
gather at the Kuching Waterfront’s square tower from 6.30am onwards.

The registration fee for the challenging or professional category is RM50

per person, and RM35 for the casual fun run.

Those taking part in the challenging or professional run will have to run
three rounds along a designated route covering a distance of 8.7 km.
The winner in this category will win a cash prize of RM800.

Meanwhile, participants for the casual fun run, will only have to complete
one round covering a total distance of 2.9 km.

All participants will receive medals, goodies bags, and certificate of

participation.
“There will also be a surprise for participants – every one of them will get
wet during the competition,” Stella added.

Prior to the run, there will also be an exhibition from local entrepreneurs
starting from Oct 9 to 11, selling a variety of local foods and products.
Apart from that, many other exciting activities also include mini sports
competition, busking and music performances, yoyo performances and
workshops, and many more.

To register, Watercarpark Run forms can be obtained at the Sarawak

Plaza Shopping Complex, Riverside Shopping Mall, Kubah Ria,
Waterfront Office management, and UTC.

For more information, contact the organising team members at

0107734168 (Stella), 0146834321 (Den), 0143919591 (Juliana),
0198646303 (Ben), or 0128469870 (Janice). Members of the public can
also meet them personally at their booth during the Karnival Fiesta
Mesra Belia 1 Malaysia Peringkat Negeri Sarawak to be held at Summer
Mall Shopping Complex on May 8 to 10.
Report on Annual Sports Day 2013 - SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Report on Annual Sports Day 2013

School of Education organized a one day Sports day for its students of B.Ed and MA
Education on the 16th of February 2013. Its objective was to develop in the students a
sporting spirit, a venue to display their physical prowess and gain hands on
experience of organizing a sports day at a school in future. The day was scheduled
to begin at 7:30am at the Christ University campus, where the students assembled
near the auditorium block. Two buses were utilized to transport the students to the
Christ University Kengeri campus which was the venue of the Sports Day. All
required arrangements were made there. On reaching the campus at 9:00 am, there
was short break for tea. Ample seating arrangement and a tent was erected on the
vast sporting grounds of the campus.

The inauguration commenced at 9:30 am with an invocation song. This was followed
by a welcome and inaugural speech by the chief guest Prof. Glady Jacob,
administrator, Christ University, Kengeri campus his words of wisdom, especially
drawn from his own personal life were inspiring and it set the tone for the day. Prof.
Jose Cherian, Head of Department, School of Education, Christ University declared
the sports day open.

The judges for the day were eminent and experienced sports referees Mr. A
Nagarjuna and Mr. M.S Nagarjuna. They guided all the sports events of the day with
their fair and unbiased judgement. They patiently explained the rules of the games
scheduled and graced the sports day with their expertise.

The sports events kicked off with a motivating example set by the walking race for the
faculty members of the School of Education. After this exciting start the various
events lined up for the day quickly progressed.

The students of School of Education were divided into 5 teams of 20 each with a
faculty guide for each team. Exciting and energetic names were given to each group-
Blue whales, Red bulls, White tigers and Black jaguars. Teams designed flags for
their teams too.
100, 200 and 400m race for both boys and girls was organized. The much anticipated
mixed relay race and boy’s sack race was followed by shot put and discus throws for
both boys and girls. Long jump for boys and girls was followed by the girls three legged
race which saw maximum participation. The events were finished off with the most
energetic and cheered tug of war for the girls where all the members of the team
competed against each other.

After announcement of the winners by Ms. Greta D’Souza, the medals and certificate
was distributed by Fr. Thomas TV, Director of the School of Education to the winners of
each event. Overall best performance in all events was also awarded and the winning
team was also applauded. His speech stressed the importance of sporting sprit. The
prize distribution ceremony was completed by 1:30pm, and was completed with a photo
session. The students were then led to the cafeteria for lunch.

At 2pm Fr. Thomas TV, Director of the School of Education led the students on a guided
campus tour which interactive while he patiently answered all questions and
enthusiastically explained the Christ University attempts to maintain a green and eco
friendly campus. This tour was greatly appreciated by the students. The tour ended at
3:30 pm and then the students boarded buses for the trip back to the main campus.

It was an exciting day for the students of School of Education and the returning trip was
filled with lots of nostalgic memories of the eventful and educational day. It highlighted
the importance of the sports and a sporting spirit to these future teachers.

Sports Coordinator
Dr. Samson Victor