In Phase 1 of this project, we visited SK Semban in May 2011 to send them some much needed supplies. You can read more about the trip here, here and here.
Under Phase 2, our Club together with Batik Boutique Hotel arranged for a 3 days, 2 nights school trip to Kuching for 18 of students from SK Semban - ranging from Primary 3 to 6 - from 21-23.9.2011. It was a fun-filled and educational trip full of 'first's for the kids. For many of them, it was their first trip to Kuching, first beach outing, first cinema movie, first ice-cream and more.
This school trip, would not have been possible without the help and support of many, many kind people. Their generosity with their time, resources and money has gone over and beyond what we could imagine. We would like to take this opportunity to thank:-
Pusat Khidmat Masyarakat DUN Bengoh, YB Dr Jerip Susil, Sarawak Forestry, Tuan Haji Ali Yusop, Lodge School Alumni Association, Anglican Church Diocese of Kuching, The Tarot Chain, Ipoh Town Kopitiam, H.I.P, Super Champs, Dr. Charles Leh, tHe Spring management , Joanna Ling and MPH, Wondertoys, Magic Bite and KFC at tHe Spring.
We would also like to thank Jackie Fong, Jo-Lynn Liao and the staff of Batik Boutique Hotel, Jacqueline Chin, Guru Besar Abot ak Singi, Cikgu Redan and the teachers and staff of SK Semban, Mr. Mering (Chairman of the Persatuan Ibu Bapa dan Guru) and the PIBG of SK Semban.
In all, Adopt-a-school 2011 (Phase 1 and 2) saw donations and sponsorship of cash and in kind totaling close to RM20,000. This in itself is a first for our club.
Now on to the photos!
The itinerary for the school trip:
Day 1 - 21.9.2011
Pick-up from Bengoh dam construction site
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| The bus making its way to the Bengoh dam construction site |
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| The 18 school kids waiting with their teachers and guardians. They had to walk 3 hours from their school to reach this pick-up point. |
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| The kids having the packed lunch sponsored by The Tarot Chain |
First stop, Semenggoh Orang Utan Sanctuary:
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| Group photo at the entrance. Big thanks to Tuan Haji Ali Yusop and Sarawak Forestry for arranging and sponsoring the group's visit to Semenggoh Wildlife Center and Bako National Park on Day 2. |
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| Listening attentively to the guide |
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| Watching the orang utans in action |
The kids were then brought to the Anglican Church Hostel, where they would staying for the duration of the trip:
Fellowship dinner with the members of New Century Lions Club of Kuching Emerald at Mandarin Restaurant:
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| Let's start eating |
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| Group photo |
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| Lining up for next part of the program |
Watching "The Smurf" at Star Cineplex:
End of Day 1 :)
