SMK Seksyen 7: - SCHOOL ORIENTATION Program

SMK SEKSYEN 7________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL ORIENTATION
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Seksyen 7 (SMKS7) is located in Section 7, Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan. The location of the school is suitable and convenient as it is located strategically for students and teacher who live near to Section 7 area. Plus, the school is situated in front of Kompleks Belia & Kebudayaan which is the main landmark to the school. SMKS7 is one of the newest schools in Shah Alam. The school was established in 2002 and has started its first school session in 2003. Before SMKS7 was built, the site used to be a palm oil farm. The school was the first to be built in Section 7 area. Mr. Shamsul Azhar; the schools former Senior Assistant of Students Affair, was the responsible person who became the schools undertaker when Government hand over the school on January 2002. On 6th January 2003, the school started its first school session with 21 teachers and 272 students. Students are taken from the nearest primary schools (which are the channel school for SMKS7) such as SK Raja Muda, Klang, SK Bandar Anggerik, SK Sek.6, SK Sek.9, SJK (T) Midland and some other schools. The students are a combination of all races, in which the majority is Malay followed by Indian and Chinese students. The first orientation day was held on 5th January 2003, a day before the school started, and at the same day the first Parents-Teacher Association Meeting (PTA or PIBG) was also being held. On the third week of January 2003, when the Principal came to register, the school already has the Senior

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Assistant of Students Affair, Senior Assistant of Students Curriculum, a counsellor, 22 teachers, supporting staffs and other school staffs. There are two schools sessions in this school; morning and afternoon session (see Appendices for the schools hour). The lower secondary form; 1& 2, are on the evening session, meanwhile the upper secondary form; 3, 4, 5, are on the morning session. Basically this school is divided into 9 crucial parts (see Appendices for schools plan). There is 1 block for administration, 3 blocks for classes, 1 block for science lab, 2 blocks for vocational and technique use, 1 building for canteen and 1 building for Surau. In the year 2007, the numbers of teachers have increased to 78 teachers (see Appendices for the list of teachers) and the number of students also increased to 1000 students. Due to the increasing numbers of students, the school divides the session to two. The number of classes increased to 43 classes including 10 classes for form 1, 10 classes for form 2, 9 classes for form 3, 7 classes for form 4 and 7 classes for form 5 (see Appendices for the list of class and subjects offered). The school is equipped with language laboratory, computer laboratory, art room, assembly hall, open hall, football field, portable sport area and 5 classrooms which are used as the exam hall. Besides that, the school is also equipped with ERT workshop, wood workshop, metal workshop, electrical workshop and engineering workshop. There is surau for Muslim students to pray and also the school resource centre which provides various types of books for students. In conclusion, it is a very precious opportunity to be given chance to teach in this school and hopefully it will be a great opening eye experience for a trainee teacher.

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2.0 SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONAL CHART (MENAGEMENT)
(The school organizational chart can also be viewed in the Appendices)
The school has been running under a group of management panel. Just like any other school, the head of the school is the principal that looks after the teachers as well as the students. The principal is helped by The Senior Assistant, The Senior Assistant of Students Affair, The Senior Assistant of Co-Curriculum, Afternoon Supervisor and the rest of the teacher. All schools members (teachers. students, other staffs) co-operate and help each other in order to build a successful name for the school.

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2.1 2.1.1
The Roles of Teacher Principal
The principal is, Puan Hjh. Alawiyah bt. Ahmed Dahalan. She has big responsibilities to manage this school. As the principal, she is responsible in upgrading the schools curriculum and co-curriculum as well as to ensure the implementation must be consistent with the Ministry of Education base. Besides that, the principal also responsible in schools management and schools financial. Other than that the principal duty are also divided into several parts such as curriculum management, students self-management & development, personal development, physical facilities and so on. Being the principal is not easy because she has big responsibilities to conduct the school to become the best school. She also has to work hard to maintain the schools management, achievement and also reputation as a good school at the top level. 2.1.2 Senior Assistant (GPK) & Senior Assistant of Students Affair (HEM)
Pn Marina Kasuma Bt Che Ani is the Senior Assistant (GPK) (temporarily until the new GPK comes) & also the Senior Assistant of Students Affair (HEM) at this school. The duty as GPK & PK HEM are very challenging and difficult because she is the one who is responsible to make sure students development are at good level, students discipline are in control, counselling program works, physical well-being of the school are in good conditions, etc. She is also responsible to organize and updating the students registration record, students exchange, record books and preparing the school financial budget. 4

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2.1.3 Senior Assistant of Co-Curriculum (PK Ko)
The Schools Senior Assistnt of Co-Curriculum is En. Safiruddin bin Saud. He is responsible in all co-curriculum aspects that are in or out of the school, school events, tournaments, sports and others related. His duty is to arrange and organize the cocurriculum activity and all aspects regarding the co-curriculum including the supervision of the physical education, sports development, uniform bodies, clubs and societies. Besides that, he still helps and assists the principal regarding the school administrations. 2.1.4 Afternoon Supervisor
The schools Afternoon Supervisor is Pn. Rose Aliza Sutrisno. She takes charge of the Principals responsibilities for afternoon session. She became the higher advisor for every aspects; namely administration, financial, curricular, co-curriculum and etc, and have the veto power; same as the Principal, in making any decision or consideration in the afternoon session. However, if the matter involved the whole school, the Principal have the utmost power in making the decision. Normally, any matter regarding the school will be referred to the Principal first. The Afternoon Supervisor also carries the big responsibilities in making sure that schools administration, condition and everything are in good condition.

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2.1.5 Heads of Sector There are four heads of sector or better known as Guru Ketua Bidang in this school. Under the 4 main aspects; Language, Science and Mathematics, Technical & Vocational and Humanities (including arts), these are the teachers in charge of the academic development of their respective subjects in the school of that particular year. The Heads of sector decide and plan the syllabus of each field for every academic year and also supervise the achievement records of the subject.
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Heads of Panel There are 23 teachers who hold the post as the heads of panel. The teachers task is to
administer on the development of each subject taught in the school. They are also responsible for the delegation of the academic work fro teachers of each specific subject. Other than that, they also have to supervise the teaching and learning process carried out by the teacher of each respective subject.
2.1.7 Examination Secretary In SMK Sek.7, Puan Winifred Narasah Balang is the responsible person as the examination secretary. The examination secretary is responsible person who prepared the examination timetable, assigned respective teachers to prepare exam questions for respective subjects, manage the question papers in terms of security of question papers and ensure the question papers are kept for references. Furthermore, the examination secretary is also known to assign teachers to invigilate the examinations. 2.1.8 Sports Secretary The sport secretary is entirely a different position compared to the Co-curriculum Supervisor. The sports secretary is the person in charge of overall success of sports activities within the school. In addition, the sport secretary is responsible for planning and development of programs that would increase the performance of sports or games in the school. He also in charge of taking care of the schools sports equipment.

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2.1.9 Classroom teachers The main tasks as the classroom teachers are to determine the time table, duty roster, classroom equipment, curtain, electrical devices in good condition, under control and manage the students discipline. The cleanliness and the tidiness of the students. The classroom teachers are also responsible to make sure that the students attendance at a good level. 2.1.10 Teachers Teachers are those who are trained to educate students in their rightful areas either science or arts. They are responsible in teaching the students to full understanding of the subject and achieve good grades. Teachers are also second parents to the students during school hours and the role models for good moral values & behaviour. Therefore teachers tasks are to ensure students safety, needs and necessities. 2.1.11 Others. There are 13 maintenance staffs in this school. 6 of them work at the school office to assist the administrators. At the laboratory, there are 4 staffs and another 2 staffs are the general staffs (Pembantu Am).the importance of these positions is no comparisons to others as well. 2.2 Staff Development Staff developments for teachers can be divided into two; the in house trainings and also additional courses and workshops. The tasks of staff development are to plan the workforce in school organization, to plan and implement needs in staff development, provide needs and equipments for meeting and staff development, provide schools organization plan for long term, to plan and to make sure the all staff in school followed the rules and guidelines which are related to the service and etc. for mostly new posted teachers, the school will organize in-house trainings to familiarize them with the school. Some teachers would also be invited or requested by the district education department to go to seminars and workshop to upgrade and improve their knowledge in educational field (teaching &learning). Through this, the respective teachers will practise and trained other teachers at the school their experience or knowledge from the seminar or workshop.

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Parents- Teachers Association 2.4.1 Organizational chart Advisor Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer Committee (Parents) : : : : : : : : : : : : Committee (Teachers) : : : : : Auditor (Parents) : Auditor (Teachers) : Puan Hjh. Alawiyah bt Ahmed Dahalan Dato Hj. Saidin b. Adam En. Mohd Hanafiah b. Mohd Yusuf Pn. Nazura bt Hassan Pn. Jay Syuhaida bt. Jamari Pn. Hjh. Shamsinar bt Marzuki En. Munshi b. ab. Hamid En. Yaudin b. Sutam Muda En. Mohamad Anuar b. Kamarudin Pn. Sufiah bt. Sanusi Pn. Junaidah bt. Kliwan Pn. Gurdev Kaur En. Abd Hamid b. Bahari Pn. Saripah bt. Abu Hassan Pn. Zuhriah bt. Mustapha Pn. Razlina bt. Razali Pn. Erni Zakiah bt. Abd Aziz En. Ahmad Zahidi b. JAmil Pn. Samsiah bt. Mubin
2.3.1 The Roles of the Association The Parents-Teacher Association (PTA) of the school is collaboration between the parents of the students in the school and the teachers teaching in the school. Every students parents are supposedly to be involved in the association as mostly the teachers in the school are automatically a member of PTA. The main objectives of the association are to assist the school administration regarding financial, academic matter, Co-Curriculum achievement, to increase the discipline level among students. The association also strengthen the relationship between the teachers & parents whereby both parents and teachers mingle and voice out their issues and problems concerning each other in every meeting.

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SCHOOL FACILITIES (INFRASTURCTURE) 3.1 Library The schools library is quite convenient for the students. However the space is not big enough to gather large amount of students at one time. The materials provided (books and references) are insufficient with students need and obviously most of the books are outdated. However, the arrangement in the library is good and there is a corner for the students to read newspaper or magazines. The school library is still under renovation (the paint is so nice!) and still in the process of upgrading the materials in order to provide good services for students and teachers.
Outside view
Inside view
3.2 Teachers room Teachers room is located on the first level of the administration block, which is near to the schools office and schools resource centre. The room is equipped with pantry corner to give comfortable for the teachers. The arrangement of teachers table and chairs are also suitable with the room space so that it is be easier for teachers to do their work.

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Teachers Room Inside view 3.3 Labs
There are 3 types of lab provided in this school which are science lab, computer lab and language lab. Computer lab is located beside the form 3 class and near to the science lab and living skills workshop. There are 2 computer labs in this school, which consist around 40 computers in both lab. Meanwhile, there is few science labs equipped with appropriate tools for students usage.
Science Lab
Computer Lab
3.4
Workshops
Altogether, there are 6 workshops provided by the school administration to the students. The labs are divided according to the subject such as electronic workshop, metal and wood workshop, pipe and living skills workshop, art workshop and
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engineering workshop. All workshops cost a lot to be built; it is comfortable and equipped with sufficient materials, tools and equipments.
Engineering Workshop 3.5 Canteen
Art Workshop
This school provided big space for canteen. This makes the condition comfortable for students to buy foods and drinks. There are also adequate tables and benches provided for students usage. For teachers, there is separate space; which is nice and cosy, provided for them to eat and drink.
Food Counter
Students Eating Space
Teachers Eating Space 11

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3.6 Others
Surau
School Garden
Open Hall
Office
Front view of the school
Toilet
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4.0 CURRICULUM 4.1 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CURRICULUM
4.1.1 Time table

There are 5 teachers who are responsible to arrange the timetable for all teachers. Pn. Erni Zakiah bt Abdul Aziz is the secretary and she is assisted by Pn. Hjh Rohana bt Mat Shah, Pn. Amnah bt. Ismail, Pn. Raja Arbaiyah bt. Raja Abdullah and Pn. Nor Afifah bt. Yusof. The timetable for morning session is started from 7.20 am until 1.50 pm, 5 days a week from Monday to Thursday. On Friday the timetable started at 7.20 am to 12.30 pm for morning session, meanwhile 2.30 p.m to 6.45 p.m for evening session (see Appendices for detail). The assembly is held everyday, which takes about 10 minutes and is conducted by the prefects. Only on Monday morning and evening, the teachers will gather and joined students for the weekly assembly. Teaching and learning session started at 7.30 am for morning session and at 1.10 p.m for evening session. The schedule committee is responsible to determine the number of classes and teacher available, ensure the copy of timetable is distributed to the principle and all teachers. They also need to prepare reliefs teacher to substitute the absent teachers class.
4.1.2 Syllabus Every subject has its own syllabus. Each heads of sectors will arrange the syllabus to the respective teachers together with the scheme of works based on the yearly plan. All heads of panel have to make sure that the respective teachers follow the syllabus in their teaching process.
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4.2 IMPLEMENTATION OF CO-CURRICULUM

4.2.1 Clubs, societies and uniform units
There are 8 uniform units, 5 societies and 10 clubs provided in this school. All clubs, societies and uniform units have their own advisor to make sure the activity is implemented as being planned. Each clubs, societies and uniform units has their own notice board so that students can paste and spread the latest information. Each student is required to join one uniform units, clubs and societies. All society meeting is held on Tuesday and the uniform unit meeting is held on Saturday for every two weeks or each week according to the advisor. The are few clubs provided in this school such as English Language Society, Science and Mathematic Society, History Society, Pendidikan Agama Islam Society, Counseling/ Carrier/PRS Club, Computer Club, Cultural Club, ERT Club, Cleanness Club, Adventure Club, Safety and Crime Deter Club, Geografi Society, SPBT Society, PJK Society, Kemahiran Hidup Society and Arab Language Society. 4.2.2 Sports and games There are 13 types of sports and games provided in this school. Each student is required to join at least one sport that they are interested.There are olahraga, football, netball, bowling, takraw, ping-pong, inside game, rugby, catur, field bowling, badminton and scrabble club which students can join. All sports and games meeting are held on every Wednesday. There are other society/club which are conducted by personal teachers such as seni silat, karate, tae kwan do, wushu and silambam
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4.3 Teaching Observation Due to unavoidable problem (the schools administration didnt know whom to refer us to, so we kind of abandoned few days earlier) I only managed to conduct my teaching observation on the last day of SOP (12 th Jan 07). I have entered Pn.Rozayatis class in the morning session (this happened before we; the TESL trainees, were thrown to the evening session). The class is 4 Azam (class with good students proficiency in English) and because today is Friday, time allocation for each period is shortened to 30 minutes per period. As I entered the class, Pn.Rozayati introduced me and informed the class the reason of my presence; most of the students gave me the puzzled look. Pn.Rozayati started the lesson by asking students randomly to recap their previous lesson. Then, she tested the students with questions on that matter and asked them to copy the exercise in their book. I found that time flew very fast in real classroom situation. The teacher has to be an expert in time management in order to allocate appropriate time for each activity. Other than that, I also found that teacher need to improvise their teaching approach in each class they are about to teach. In 4 Azam; for this group of students English is easy for them compared to Malay, for example, Pn.Rozayati face the problem in which students like to ask easy questions in which they already know the answer; this action is only intended to waste the teachers time. So, she handled this situation by asking the students back to find the answer for their own question and it did work to stop students from repeating the inappropriate behaviour. Differently, in low proficiency class, other method should be used to approach the students to make them interested in English lesson. These kinds of situation did make my nerves rack. Teaching is not an easy work to do, it is easier to say unless you have felt and experienced the burden by your own. Plus, I didnt have enough time to observe more classes and learn how the teachers conduct and control the lesson simultaneously. However, I will apply and utilize the knowledge Ive gained throughout these years to ensure my teaching practice will be a great experience for me.
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5.0 CONCLUSION Ive been through a tremendous opening eye experience during one week of SOP at SMK Sek.7. The exposure has given me an insight on the school and what to expect from the teachers and students, and how to prepare myself physically and emotionally in order to adapt with the schools culture and environment. Overall, I can say that this school is among the best in terms of infrastructure and the school culture. This school is one of the Sekolah Contoh and also being awarded Sekolah Harapan at district level and being nominated at state level. However, the management and administration has to be improved to ensure the school excellence in the future. This school is a new school; it still in its learning phase, and problems might occur due from lack of experience in handling it. All teachers here, especially my mentor; Mrs.Margaret Chia, did helped me a lot and always guide and advice me on how to face the challenges in teaching profession. Other teachers also share their experience and knowledge with me and treat me as one of the team which makes me feels easy to mingle and work with them. The Principal, Heads of Panels teachers and seniors teachers also guide me a lot during my observation without any prejudice or status conscious even though I am only the practical teacher. Students, from all races and religions, also gave good co-operation in each programme implemented. Like other schools, disciplined problems are among students also a major problem here. Apparently, next week will be my first day of real teaching (though I havent got the timetable yet!) in the classroom. One thing for sure, the experience will be totally different from what Ive been through this SOP week (TESL trainees were transferred to afternoon session; we only knew about it on Friday!). Its hard for me to predict anything, how to teach or what approach should I use to teach until I get to know my students in the evening session. Hopefully, I can get through the obstacles and be a good dedicated teacher in these coming 10 weeks! Last but not least, I hope the experienced Ive gained from my observation at this school will help me to improve myself in teaching profession for the sake of my religion, race and country, especially in educating students to become a useful, intellectual, high skilled and religious person in the future!
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