Thursday, October 31, 2013

Day 3 - Exploring magnificent Ipoh

Exploring magnificent Ipoh

The pupils departed the hotel at 8.30am
for the first educational pitstop. They headed for a charcoal factory and a mangrove swamp.

In the charcoal factory, pupils saw kilns for the very first time.Kilns are large igloo shaped domes made from bricks and cemented with a mixture of fine clay and sand.

They learnt that charcoal is made from mangrove trees. Tree barks line the inside of the kilns and a fire is generated outside the kiln. The heat enters the kiln through small spaces and drains the seawater from the mangrove trees to create charcoal.

" I learnt new things about how charcoal was made. At first I thought charcoal was made by just burning wood."
Terrence Toh 6/3

After lunch, the pupils also visited Gua Tempurung, the largest and most magnificent limestone cave in Peninsular Malaysia. The caves stretch 1.9km and offers a breathtaking gallery of stalagmites , Stalactites and rock formations. The pupils managed to spot formations that looked like chickens, sheep, jellyfish  even a cowboy.

" It was good and exciting because we got to see ancient rock formations."
Reynaldi Kongress 6/1 


" It was exhilarating because I got to touch real marble that wasn't smooth." 


Heidi Lee 6/2

It was indeed an enriching experience for the pupils and it was refreshing to be so close to nature.

After another mouthwatering dinner, all pupils settled in their rooms at the Impiana Hotel for their second night in Ipoh and last night in Malaysia. 



































































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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Day 2 - Kidzania/ Frim and Ipoh

Day 2: Wednesday 30 October 2013 
Adventures in Kuala Lumpur and off to Ipoh! 

After a hearty breakfast buffet, Group 1 headed to FRIM (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia) and Group 2 headed for Kidzania.

Group 1: 
The pupils enjoyed the nature trail and canopy walk. They were awed by the tall trees during the nature trail and conquered their fears during the canopy walk. 


6/1: 
"Towering trees rocketed towards the azure  blue sky , intimidating all who dared to come close. Curious smells lingered in the fresh air and incessant noises crashed around everybody's eardrums. That is the true making of a rainforest."
Salman Khuzema Shakir and 
Behlul Shabbir Rangwala 6/1

6/4: "It was tiring but exciting. We could go up the canopy walk and I learnt to be careful and alert as the suspension bridge was scary at times."
Yeo Sheng Wen Skyelar  6/4 

" I learnt to appreciate nature. I also learnt to persevere and not give up. During the canopy walk, the bridge kept shaking and I was terrified but I carried on by looking straight and not looking down." 
Md Rizq Aiman 6/3 

Group 2: 
The pupils visited Kidzania today, an indoor edutainment centre. They managed to try out a variety of different jobs. 

" I learnt how to assemble a laptop. It was really interesting. " 
Afiqah 'Ammarah 6/2 

" I enjoyed being a crime scene investigator. We had to work as a team as there was a part where we were blocked by cobwebs and had to find out way around the floor." 
San Miguel Kristine 6/6 

" I was a HITs FM radio deejay for a day and I enjoyed it. I earned 8 Kidzos from my job today." 
Habibullah Khan Surattee 6/5 

The 2 groups met for a tea break and continued their journey to Ipoh. The pupils saw limestone hills and even spotted a waterfall during the bus journey. 

They had a delicious dinner at the Syu'ee hotel and reflected on their meaningful day. All pupils settled comfortably in the Impiana Hotel, Ipoh, their home away from home for the next 2 nights. 






















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