Adopt-a-school 2011: Phase 2 - SK Semban School trip to Kuching - Day 2

Day 2: 22.9.2011

The day started with breakfast at the hostel:

The kids were then went to the Planetarium at the Civic Centre:

Listening to a briefing before the show

Checking out the exhibits

Then it was on to Bako National Park:

At the Jetty to board the boats to the Park. Again, big thanks to Tuan Haji Ali Yusup and the Sarawak Forestry for arranging and sponsoring the boat transfers and tour of the Bako National Park.

Boat ride to the park

We're here!

Guided tour around the park

Fun at the beach

Packed lunch sponsored by Ipoh Town Kopitiam

Group photo

 At 5pm, the group boarded the Sarawak River Cruise at the Kuching Waterfront for an evening cruise of the Sarawak River:

Group photo with the performers on the Cruise

 

From there it was on tHe Spring for dinner and shopping:

Dinner and souvenir packs sponsored by H.I.P

 

The kids with their new Bata school shoes sponsored by tHe Spring management

Toys sponsored by Wondertoys

Books sponsored by MPH

Snacks and food sponsored by KFC...

...and Magic Bite

Thank you all for making their trip to tHe Spring such a wonderful and enjoyable experience!

Go Green Rally flag off

The lions contingent starting from Kuching were flagged off at Lions Nursing Home on 11.11.2011 @ 7am. Their first stop was at Serian before continuing to Sibu, Bintulu and ending in Miri. Simultaneously, Lions from Sabah made their way down to Miri for the grand fellowship on 12.11.2011.

Makan selamat fellowship dinner

RC Peter Ong hosted a Makan Selamat fellowship dinner on 11.11.2011 at The Banquet as a precursor to the Go Green Rally the next day.

Old Newspaper collection

As part of the Go Green Rally, our club organised an old news paper collection for recycling purposes. Lions from Region 1 brought their old newspaper to MJC on 11.11.2011. The club with the highest amount of newspaper collected was awarded with a token prize.

Below is ZC Ivy Fong announcing the winners. First place went to LC Ixora with a total of 40kg. Second runner up is LC Bau with 10kg.

Group photo

Group photo

Go Green Rally - Tree planting phase 2

Council Chairperson, DG, IPD, Padawan Councilor, lion dignitaries, lions, leos, friends, members of Padawan council and SFC unveiling the commemorative plaque.

250 trees were planted on 10.11.2011. Making a total of 500 trees planted at MJC recreation ground. During his speech, DG announced that Region 1 has more than met the target of 1 Lion, 1 tree by 3 times. Go Lions! We believe that Lions boleh!

Go Green Rally - Tree planting phase 2

10.11.2011 @ 3.30pm at MJC. Lions and Leos from Region 1 gathered together to plant the balance 250 trees jointly with the Padawan Council and SFC. Beautiful blue day and clear weather for this meaningful project.