K-League on 16th April 2009, Thursday
Score board for yesteday's match:
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Momantai 7 - 0 DM
Soul FC 1 - 2 Maestro
Matches on Saturday, 18th April 2009
BE Utd Vs BE FC
Goze Vs K Galaxy
Pictures from yesterday's matches:
Kendo Club - Exposed in Katok!
Kendo. The way of sword. According to Collins Dictionary, it is a Japanese form of fencing using wooden staves. As you knockers know, the Kendo Club is very popular in the college and also, it had attracted the juniors to join this self defense club. Me as an administrator to this blog has gained interest to know what this club really is as I saw them trained the other day and I used my spare time to approach this club, which is after my classes for the day of course! =)
As I come into the multi-purpose hall, which is their training area, I was introduced to another whole new culture. I have to open my shoes and leave it outside the hall as to give respect to the so called "dojo*" (a place where they train) which is the multi-purpose hall. This also coincide with the Japanese Culture of entering a house where we have to open our shoes. As a matter of fact, I came at the right time as the Kendo club were electing their new president effective on June. I observed the Kendo Club members having a meeting in the "dojo*", forming a circle and supposedly, they were divided between senior masters in Kendo and beginners. There were plenty of friendliness in the air, also a bonding between the members and many shoutings as well since its a self defense club.
Having a meeting in a circle
Unaware that I was there, I approached the teacher incharge of Kendo Club, Miss Faizah from English Department to interview her. She was wearing a blue Kendo uniform, known as the "Gi-Hakama*" where she explained to me that "Gi*" is the shirt in Kendo while the "Hakama*" is the pants. The time of training for the Kendo Club starts at 2:30 and lasted to 4:30ish every Tuesdays and Thursdays and usually, there is an instructor also known as "Senpai*" training the students.
I asked her whether there are levels in Kendo which are supposedly similar like Tae Kwon Do's or Karate's belts, and she explained to me that no levels are being introduced in training in Brunei as there are so little certified instructor in Brunei. The nearest place for Kendo members to be graded is either in KL or KK! Imagine that! There are also different names being used in Kendo which is the "Qyu*" for beginners and "Dan*" for the professionals.
Ali and Asyraf showing their Kendo pose
After the interview with Miss Faizah, I observed the Kendo Club members and my level of curiosity increased as they applied a series of bows. I managed to get an exclusive interview with the Senior President, Junior President and the Vice President of Kendo Club and also, had a photo session with them outside the Multi-purpose hall. The Senior President known as Ali from AE 11 explained to me a little bit about Kendo and commented that it was the most diciplined art in Brunei and then, the Junior President, Asyraf from BE 10, who just got elected agreed to show some Kendo moves to me.
You would have noticed that they are holding wooden swords right? Apparently, since it is the way of sword, it uses alot of sword like 'armaments'. They used "Shinai*" which is bamboo stick and is commonly used for training. Another type of sword is called "Bokken*" which is used for doing "kata*" and is quite dangerous if not used properly. "Bogu*" is the armour that protect Kendo fencers being hit badly. The presidents had also told me that, the "shinai*" should not fall down during handling as it shows disrespect for the art. This incident would be called as "haya suburi*" and it is one of the symbols of etiquette. I seriously wish that I can explain everything here, but you readers can just check this link below out as its 100% about Kendo.
Senior President, Ali, showing a defense move
Adri, the Vice President of Kendo Club in PTEK being interviewed by me.
Then, I managed to interview the Vice President, which is Adri, and he explained to me how Kendo training is like. Firstly, the members enter the "dojo*" in our case - the multi purpose hall and gather round. After dividing themselves into groups between seniors and juniors, they give the first bow to the "dojo*" to give respect of the place that they're training at. Secondly, the members then bow to the seniors (if any) and lastly, face the "show man" which is usually the flag of brunei but in PTEK's case, its the sign on the stage. After that, the training begins. When the training stops, they do the same ways of bowing to end the training session.
There you go knockers, a long expose of Kendo Club in Pusat Tingkatan Enam Katok. I would like to thank the Kendo Club members and teacher in charge, Miss Faizah, for giving me time to interview you guys in such short notice. Thanks again and good luck in the world of Japanese wooden fencing! *bow*
* Sorry if there are mistakes to the spellings of the Japanese words, Thank you!
* I also would like to apologize if there are any misleading informations here
Knocker Notice Board
CHOIR PRACTICE
Venue: Lecture Theatre
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Date: 16th April 2009, Thursday
ADVENTURE CLUB
To all BEs who have registered, there will be a meeting
Date: 16th April 2009, Thursday
Time: 2:30 - 4pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 2
ATHLETICS CLUB
Alerting all members, the usual meeting would be
Venue: Tracks
Date: 16th April 2009, Thursday
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Knocker Notice Board
COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION MEETING WITH ALL UPPER 6 STUDENTS
To all Upper Six students, attendance is compulsory.
Time: 7:45 - 8:40
Venue: Lecture Theatre 1
Dates would be as follows for the respective AEs
AE 1 - AE 4 on 20th April 2009, Monday
AE 5 - AE 8 on 21st April 2009, Tuesday
AE 9 - AE 12 on 22nd April 2009, Wednesday
AE 13 - AE 16 on 23rd April 2009, Thursday
AE 17 - AE 20 on 25th April 2009, Saturday
AE 21 - AE 25(RE1) on 27th April 2009, Monday
O LEVELS EXAMINATIONS for May/June 2009
To all students, the LIBRARY is OUT OF BOUNDS from the period of 14th April 2009 to 22nd April 2009 due to the fact that the ORAL EXAMINATIONS will be held there and students are not to make noise or loiter around the auditorium (within a perimeter of 10 metres)
PTEK SCHOOL LOGO COMPETITION
All students are invited in the competition and prizes would be awarded for the winner and also the winning logo would represent PTE Katok
DATELINE: 25th April 2009
Rules:
* It must be of ORIGINAL work and not being copied from others
* A brief type written description must be at the back of the paper
* Students are encouraged to give quality work as once submitted, it would be PTEK property
* Students may (if they wish) use computer softwares in order to design the logos
*Minimum size: A4 Size
Work must be submitted to:
Cikgu Othman
Cikgu Faizal
Cikgu Teo
@ Art and Design Department, Block G, Ground Floor
*Also, at the back of the entry paper, write your name, IC number, AE/BE and contact number
PERTANDINGAN MEMBACA SYAIR BRUNEI ASLI
Terbuka kepada pelajar-pelajar yang berminat & berkebolehan, pelajar-pelajar boleh berjumpa dengan Cikgu Juraidah atau Cikgu Hjh Jilina untuk menyertai pertandingan ini.
Terbuka kepada 2 kategori:
1. Kategori Lelaki
2. Kategori Perempuan
Pelajar yang layak akan mewakili pusat ini untuk pertandingan membaca syair Brunei asli sempena Sambutan Hari Guru 2009
PTEK Speech Competition Report
PRELIMINARY ROUND ( Day 1)
Time: 2.30-3.30pm
Venue: Room E-G 5
The preliminary round (Day 1) for the PTEK Speech Competition was held today at Room E-G5. There were 6 contestants who were competed today whereby 3 of them will be selected to be at Finals. The results for today's premilinary round will be announced tomorrow after the Premilinary Round (Day 2) is conducted tomorrow. GOOD LUCK GUYS!!!
The contestants for today's premilinary round were:
- Jarrod Sim Cheng Jie from BE8 (Topic: Self Confidence)
- Vivian Tan (Topic: Water-What can we do to help)
- Kim Ah Reum from BE 7 (Topic: Children in need)
- Abdul Azim Kassim from AE1 (Topic: Safe the tiger)
- Jah Izzati from BE 7 ( Topic: If I had 3 wishes)
-Vaishnavi Malarazhagan from BE22 (Topic: Can money buy happiness?)
Athletics Club "Jog Hunt 09" & Knocker News
Today the Athletics Club organised its very own, Katok "Jog Hunt 09" around the college's compound. As one of member, I'm so excited of it since I'm one of the committee members :) Yeah yeah, now you know.. The administrator of the blog is joining the Athletics Club. Okay, the "Jog Hunt" started at 3:30pm, as the players were being quarantined and the committees running around the school to stick the clues all over, from the top floor at the end of Chemistry lab to the gates of PTEK. Fun! Of course there's a reward, do you think the Athletics Club would ask all the joggers/players to jog or run around the college without any incentives? =D The prize consist of vouchers worth of $1 in total of 5 which is to be shared in a team of 5.
Players waiting in Room 18...
This is what you call getting ready? :)
So, after shouting "START!" all the players run about the school, faces went really red. The point of having this "Jog Hunt" is that, to exercise the body and mind, by going up the stairs and then going down, running from the end of the college to the other end of the college and also, teamwork. And so, some of the joggers who did not want to join in the jog hunt just run on the tracks. The committees waited for the players to come to the grandstand as it was the finish line. The first group to come was Group 2 where it was Adi Zaki, Yayai, Bel and Rashid's group where they took the wrong paper because they didn't read it properly. They should have took the paper which says "voucher" and so, the others also came, with disappointing news, and the WINNER OF THE "JOG HUNT 09" goes to Group 5 - Zaki, Asnawi, Nabil, Darren and Hakim.
CONGRATULATIONS YOU GUYS for winning the $5 worth of vouchers. Well, at the end, the Athletics Club threw a small picnic outing after all the jogging and running (I know it is ironic) but this is to soak all the disappointment to all who didn't manage to get the vouchers ;) Just Kidding! Don't get me wrong, it was really FUN actually! We athletics club members did enjoy ourselves. The purpose of the after party is also for the junior joggers to mingle with the senior joggers =) Also, THANK YOU to Rusydi, Hafizan and Muthiah for helping the Athletics Committee out :) We really appreciate it ^^
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The MPs, MPIs and Prefects interview is still going on at the Students' Centre. A reminder to ALL JUNIORS that the interview will end this MONDAY AFTERNOON at 3pm. So, juniors who are still interested in joining the MPs, MPIs and Prefects are still welcome to submit your forms and be interviewed by senior MPs, MPIs and Prefects. Don't forget to bring your forms and relevant certificates with you.
Azim & Jason discussing about the applicants
Vernon, representative for PR Committee, interviewing an applicant
NEWSLETTER CLUB
There will be a meeting on Monday, 13th April 2009
Time: 12:30pm - 1pm
Venue: EG-5
Knocker News
Today, the MPs, MPIs and Prefects have started their campaign on recruiting interested juniors to take over their posts. The interview was held at the students' centre, first floor, dining hall and it is conducted from 7:45pm till 3pm starting today, Saturday, 9th April until Monday, 13th April. Students who are interested should have filled the forms and get the mentioned requirements below before coming for an interview.
A helpful tip, the MPs, MPIs and Prefects will only entertain those who are really interested in being the post they wanted to.
Azizi & Jason checking applications of the juniors who have been interviewed
Prefects giving a pose while waiting for interested applicants
Another news, the PTE Katok blog will now entertain blog entry requests from CLUB PRESIDENTS, students and TEACHERS to share with the online students of PTE Katok and also to the whole nation. You can do so in 2 ways:
1. Give it to any IT-P prefects that you know
2. Email it to: knocker_PTEK@hotmail.com
Please bear in mind that blog entries must be SENSIBLE, NOT OFFENDING FELLOW STUDENTS OR ADMINISTRATION and must be relating to COLLEGE'S ACTIVITIES. We are sorry for the lack of communications with the students or visitiors of the blog as the Cbox is being removed due to "technical difficulties" that we encountered. Insya ALLAH it will be applied back after the "technical difficulties" have been dealt with =)
HISTORY STUDENTS (AEs)
** Remedial classes will now be held NORMALLY on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2:30pm until 4pm. Any cancellations will be informed when neccessary. Please bring with you, your AS Level notes. Thank you.
SOCIOLOGY STUDENTS (AEs)
** Students who came for the remedial classes last SATURDAY, 4th April 2009, your test papers will be discussed during blocks 3 and 5 on SATURDAY, 11th April 2009. For those who couldn't enter blocks 3 and 5, please approach Ms Sovie during breaktime or lunch. Thank you.
MATHEMATICS STUDENTS (AEs)
** Please be informed that during lunch hours, there will be extra classes held at Lecture Theatre 1. Those who are interested, please do come.
To Juniors - BEs
To students ESP JUNIORS :) who wants to apply to be a MAJLIS PELAJAR, MAJLIS PELAJAR ISLAM & PREFECT, please come to the students' centre tomorrow for the interview (first floor of dining hall). Please don't forget the following:
From left: Jason Chin, Ain, Rusydi and DJ Zayn
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A photocopy of you IC
Passport sized photo
A copy of your O Level results
* Any relevant certificates
ATHLETICS CLUB
There will be jogging tomorrow @ the college's tracks starting @ 3pm
CHOIR CLUB
There will be meeting tomorrow :)
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PTE Katok EXPOSED at PELANGI FM
From left: Jason Chin, Ain, Rusydi and DJ ZaynPTE Katok was honoured to be invited by the PELANGI 914 FM today, to be aired live for the "Student's Night" segmen. On behalf of PTEK, three students from the Student Council (MPs)committee were selected; Jason Chin (YDP), Dk Nurulain (NYDP2) and Ak Md Rusydi (Secretary1). The conversation had exposed more information regarding PTE Katok and awareness of its existance and activities conducted so far to the public.
p/s: Thanks Pelangi FM and DJ Zayn for the invitation and Cikgu Haji Kula for supporting.
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