DISTED COLLEGE NEWS
4 December 2009

Having fun with English and people

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33 school students had a fun-filled time improving English and people skills at the Camp-E organized by DISTED College.

“The English language camp aimed to help the participants, who were mostly Form 1 to Form 4 students, to enhance their command of English by engaging in lively discussions and group activities,” said organizer Josephine Chan Ie Lyn, who is also DISTED administration manager.

Learning English the fun way...'This Is It' performance during the Talent Showcase.

The Last Minute team having fun with gadgets that they created from recyclables during an activity that promotes eco-green consciousness and collective creativity.

The 4-day event held from 1 to 4 December 2009 saw the participants taking part in numerous activities including news and story writing, composing song lyrics, singing, drama, staging puppet shows, talent showcase, culinary competition, outdoor teambuilding games, and a BBQ party.  

During the Eager Reporters session, the participants learnt about the work of a reporter from EduWeb TV reporter Steven Grumach.  

“Reporters have an exciting and challenging life. They often get to meet new people, experience new events and deal with different situations,” he said. 

Steven taught the students news story writing techniques and assigned them to conduct interviews and search the internet for information to write articles on environmental and social issues. 

EduWeb TV reporter Steven Grumach (left) explaining the techniques of writing a news story to the camp participants during the Eager Reporters session.

Enjoying the thrill of baking cookies are (clockwise) Andrew Oon Tze Qing, Teh Qiu Xuan, Nia Rossana, Teh Chun Kai and Zac Lim Sze Young.

The happy Camp-E participants in a group shot with organizer Josephine Chan Ie Lyn (front row, right), who is also DISTED administration manager.

“The camp helped to enhance my English the fun way through stimulating group work,” said Ho Jia Hao, who attended the camp for the third consecutive year. 

“I had the chance to make new friends and share an interesting learning experience,” said the SMJK Jit Sin Form 3 student. 

Rini Adi Saw gave thumbs up to the camp for new enrichment experiences. 

“I had my first try-outs in baking and making hand puppets, which were very exciting,” said the SMJK Heng Ee third former. 

“Through group interaction and presentation activities, I also improved my social skills and confidence in public speaking,” she added. 

Third time return camper Ho Jia Hao: "An interesting learning experience with many exciting activities."

Showing a ginger bread is Rini Adi Saw: "I had my first try-outs in baking and making hand puppets, which were very exciting."

When welcoming the participants, DISTED president Dr Koo Wee Kor said: “A good command of English is essential for acquiring knowledge and doing international business.” 

“This camp is not only about English. It’s also about people.  

Presenting a hand puppet show are (from left) Ho Jia Hao, Michelle Lim I-Sim, Muhamad Hafyiz Nayim and Muhammad Syamil Rizaudin.

The participants singing in celebration of fellowship at the finale of the camp.