MRSM Terendak
MARA Junior Science College Terendak Maktab Rendah Sains MARA Terendak | |
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MRSM Terendak Coat of Arms Berdisiplin, Berilmu, Beramal | |
Location | |
Terendak Camp Sungai Udang, Malacca City, Malacca, 76200 Malaysia | |
Coordinates | 2°17'17"N 102°6'53"E |
Information | |
School type | Boarding school |
Established | 1993 |
Founded | 1983 |
Opened | 1983 |
School district | Alor Gajah |
Principal | Mr. Noor Hassan bin Hussain |
Age range | 13 to 17 |
Education system | MRSM |
Nickname | Terendakian |
Yearbook | Fajar |
Affiliation | MARA and Ministry of Defence |
Website | http://www.mrsmkm.edu.my/terendak/ |
Maktab Rendah Sains MARA Terendak, often referred to simply as MRSM Terendak is a member school of a group of co-educational boarding schools known as MRSM (abbreviation of Malay: Maktab Rendah Sains MARA) or alternatively known as MARA Junior Science College or MJSC. It is located in Terendak Camp, Malacca in Malaysia. The school is located in a 19 acre area within Terendak Camp which is the largest military camp in Malaysia. MRSM Terendak currently can accommodate up to 700 students from the age of 13 (Form 1) to 17 (Form 5).
History
Establishment
MRSM Terendak was established in cooperation between Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) and the Ministry of Defence. It shares the same vision and mission of MRSM but with a priority towards enrolling selected children from the military families. The school began its operation in July 1983 with a total of 300 students, including students from MRSM Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang. The first registration of MRSM Terendak students took place on July 23, 1983. In the first year of its inception, a total of seven teachers were assigned to teach. The first Principal was Mr. Asrokin bin Sanuji.[1] His two sons, Azharuddin dan Akmarizwan graduated from MRSM Terendak in 1994 and 1996 respectively when Mr. Asrokin was the Principal at MRSM Jasin (now MRSM Tun Ghafar Baba), Malacca.
Inauguration
MRSM Terendak was inaugurated in 1993 by the Honourable Tun Ghafar Baba, who was then the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia.[1] MRSM Terendak had its Silver Jubilee Celebration in 2008.
Campus
MSRM Terendak at its inception is made up of a big rectangle building which is known as the Academic Building that consists of 18 classrooms, a Teacher Work Room (Malay: Bilik Kerja Guru (BKG)), an Education Resource Centre (library) (Malay: Pusat Sumber Pembelajaran (PSP)), science labs, a gymnasium and other rooms. At the centre of the Academic Building is a large hall named Malay: Dewan Budiman that can accommodate 700 people at one time.
The establishment of the student hostels was made in phases throughout the years starting with blocks A until G. Initially, the boys were placed in block A, while the girls were placed in block B. Previously, the student dining hall was located next to a lake (now reduced to a proper drain) but the building is now used as a seminar room. The current student dining hall is located adjacent to block E, and it is called Malay: Teres Teratai or Lotus Terrace. The PSP was used as a Prayer Hall before the current Musolla was built at the centre of the hostel area. There are also several family houses for the teachers who are assigned as wardens.
Curriculum
MRSM curriculum comprises 3 main areas focusing on the following programmes:[2]
- Academic Programme
- Personality Development Programme
- Talent Development Programme
Academic Programme
This curriculum is based on the Secondary School Integrated Curriculum from the Ministry of Education and MARA special curriculum. It comprises core subjects, electives and special subjects.
Lower Secondary School Subjects
Core Subjects
Malay English Mathematics Islamic Education/Moral Geography History Science Art Health & Physical Education
Special Subjects
Computers Science Lateral Thinking Study Skills Arabic
Upper Secondary School Subjects
Core Subjects
Malay English History Islamic Education/ Moral Mathematics Health & Physical Education English For Science Technology
Elective Subjects
Additional Mathematics Chemistry Physics Biology Art & Design Principles of Accounts Information Technology
Special Subjects
Computer Science Art Entrepreneurship Career Development & Communication Skills Lateral Thinking Study Skills
MRSM also conducts academic enhancement programmes to strengthen the understanding of subjects taught. These programmes are also activities to give opportunities students to use their creativity besides applying the knowledge learnt. Among the programmes offered are :
Maulidur Rasul Celebration Israk Mikraj Celebration Independence Day Celebration Environment Day Debates Biology Competition Holiday Camp Career Week Art & Craft Exhibition Entrepreneur Week Young Scientist Mathematics Olympiad Al-Quran Memorizing Competition.
Personality Development Programme
This curriculum was formulated to assist effective education which emphasizes knowing yourself as one of the members of society. It comprises programs like self-development, entrepreneurship activities, co-curriculum, associations/ clubs, holiday camps, sports and games.
Examples of Personality Development Activities :-
Self Development Programme
Leadership Course Adaptation Programme Emotional Intelligence Development Programme Career Development Self Concept Etiquette Interview Techniques
Entrepreneurship Activities
Co-operative Activities Magazine Publication Young Entrepreneur Programme
Clubs and Associations
Association Of Social Science and Community Mathematics Association Creative Art Association Carpentry Club Adventure Club Photography
Uniform Bodies
Fire Brigade Cadet Combined Cadet Force, Malaysia (Army & Navy) Girl Guides Police Cadet Scouts Art of Self Defense
Holiday Camps
Science Holiday Camp Astronomy Camp Mountain Climbing Recreation Camp Young Archeologist Camp
Sports And Games
Soccer Club Sports Club Sepak Takraw Club Chess Club Aerobic Club Golf Club Kayaking Club Rugby Club
Talent Development Programme
MRSM Talent Development Programme is an enrichment programme that has been developed based on the Enrichment Triad Model. Using this programme, the students’ potential and talent are systematically developed for the whole school. The Programme is conducted in 3 stages of enrichment :
Type 1 Enrichment
Students are given exposure to various disciplines, topics, issues, career, events & environment that are not usually covered in formal classroom. These are given as activities such as talks, dialogues, visits movies, readings, internet surfing etc. Their experience and discovery through surfing allow students to identify their interest and fields to surf and study further. (Type III Enrichment).
Type II Enrichment
The following enrichment programme involves activities in inculcating skill and effective emotion. All students are given generic skills such as high level thinking, study skill, researching, communication and material finding. Students are also given specialized skills such as data statistical analysis when necessary as when doing research. Thus, students are more prepared and confident to go deeper into a particular topic or subject.
Type III Enrichment
This is based on interest and appropriate issues. Students conduct research activities and creating products or providing services that have impact on actual audience. Students decide and act as a professional researcher and study a problem or actual topic using authentic methods. In these Type III enrichment activities, students will apply their skill and effective emotion as given in the Type III Enrichment programme.
Evaluation System
MRSM introduced an assessment system based on the Grade Point Average (GPA) since 1986. Using this system, students’ achievements at the end of the semester are classed according to alphabetical grading. These are given numerical points as follows:[3]
GRADE | GRADE POINT |
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A | 4.0 |
B+ | 3.5 |
B | 3.0 |
C+ | 2.5 |
C | 2.0 |
D | 1.0 |
F | 0.0 |
Types of Courses
All courses are given credit hours every semester. Each course is given a particular code. These courses are divided into 4 types:
Course Type | Explanation |
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Core Course | Comprises compulsory subjects to be taken by all students for PMR and SPM examinations |
Electives | Comprises examination subjects to be taken according to the stream chosen by upper secondary school students |
Special Course | Student may choose subjects that are mandatory, to fulfill graduation requirement |
Personality Development Courses | Students may choose subjects they have interest in as long as they fulfill graduation requirements. There are 5 types of courses :
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Graduation Requirement
Lower Secondary
i Must get a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of not less than 2.00.
ii Must pass all Malay and English courses.
iii Must pass a minimum of 190 credit hours out of a total of 204 credit hours Core Courses.
iv Must pass all Special Courses which are Computer Science (KSK), Lateral Thinking (KKB) and Study Skill (KAB) and 5 hours of Arabic
v In the Personality Development Course, students must fulfill the following requirements:
Courses | Credit Hours |
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Club | 1 |
Associations | 1 |
Sports | 1 |
Games | 1 |
Uniform Bodies | 6 |
vi Students who are involved in the following activities may be exempted from the following Clubs and Associations :
- Student Representative Council
- Student Disciplinary Board
- Board Member and Member of the Sub Committee for College Co-operative
- Peer Group Counseling
- Member of Education Resource Centre
- Young Entrepreneur Programme
vii With the agreement of the college senate, students who failed to fulfill I credit hour in Club or Association and 1 credit hour in Sports and Games may replace them with his own research.
viii Uniform Body cannot be replaced by research.
Upper Secondary
i Must obtain CGPA not less than 2.00.
ii Core Courses:
a Students from Pure Science and Applied Science must pass at least 85 credit hours while students from Management Science stream must pass 101 credit hours
b Mandatory to pass all courses in Malay Language and English.
iii Students in the Pure Science and Applied Science from the Elective Course Group, must pass a minimum of 58 credit hours.
iv Mandatory to pass all of the following Special Courses :
Special Courses | Credit Hours |
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Computer Science (KSK) | 4 |
Lateral Thinking (KKB) | 2 |
Entrepreneurship Programme | 2 |
Study Skill Course (KAB) | 2 (By Participation) |
Art (PSR) | 2 (By Participation) |
v In the Personality Development Course, Students must fulfill the following conditions:
Courses | Credit Hours |
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Club or Association | 1 |
Sports or Games | 1 |
Uniform | 4 |
vi Students who are involved in the following activities may be exempted from Clubs and Associations :
- Student Representative Council
- Student Disciplinary Board
- Board member and Sub Committee of College Co-operative
- Peer Group Counseling
- Member of Education Resource Centre
- Young Entrepreneur Programme
vii With the agreement of the College Senate, students who failed to fulfill 1 credit hour in Club or Association and 1 credit hour in Sports and Games may replace them with his own research.
viii Uniform Bodies may not be replaced with research.
Student Representative Council
The Student Representative Council (Malay: Badan Wakil Pelajar (BWP)) comprises students chosen via a student election process.[4] The functions include :
- To put forward student welfare by working together with college administration.
- To be the medium between students and the administrators
- To conduct student activities.
- To assist in the implementation of College activities.
Student Disciplinary Board
The Student Disciplinary Board (Malay: Lembaga Disiplin Pelajar (LDP)) is one of the branches of co-curriculum activities assisting the college in enforcing college regulations.[4] The Student Disciplinary Board was established for the purpose of :
- Establishing a harmonious learning environment in MRSM with students who are disciplined and having good conduct
- Formulating a generation of students with good leadership qualities.
- Qualified students who are capable of leading are recommended and an interview is arranged for selection to be done.
Homeroom
Every MRSM student is put into a group of 15 students. The group is led by a teacher who acts as the advisor.[4] This group, known as homeroom aims to :
- Establish a feeling of family closeness within the group.
- To establish the esprit de corp among students
- To assist in problem solving via discussions and to create a home environment.
MRSM Terendak homerooms are named according to the stars and constellations which are:
- Andromeda
- Betelgeuse
- Cassiopeia. Mistakenly addressed as Cassiopeta
- Draco
- Eridanus
- Phoenix
Traditions
Annual Athletic Games
The students are divided into 4 sport houses. The houses are named after the Sultans of the Malacca Sultanate with designated colours which are:
- Muzaffar, after Sultan Muzaffar Shah. Colour: Red
- Mansur, after Sultan Mansur Shah. Colour: Yellow
- Alauddin, after Sultan Alauddin Riayat Shah. Colour: Green
- Mahmud, after Sultan Mahmud Shah. Colour: Blue
The winning house gets the Annual Championship Trophy while the athletes will be given their respective medals including trophies for Best Athletes for both male and female categories.
Notable Alumni
MRSM Alumni is known as ANSARA (abbreviation of Malay: Anak Sains MARA). The current President is YBhg Dato’ Mukhriz Tun Mahathir. Some of the notable alumni for MRSM Terendak are:
- Dato’ Razali Hj. Ibrahim, LLB(Hons) UKM. Deputy Minister, Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia / Head of Chapter for ANSARA Terendak,.[5]
- Dr. Ilham Mukhriz (SPM 1994), Phd (Newcastle upon Tyne), Malaysian Nuclear Agency
- Dr. Alfian Abdul Halin (SPM 1994), Phd (USM, Malaysia), Master of Multimedia Computing (Monash, Australia), B.Sc (Hons) Information Technology (UiTM, Malaysia). Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia.[6]
- Dr. Mohd Rashidi (SPM 1994), B.Med Sc (Hons), M.B. B.Ch. B.A.O. (Hons), University College Cork, Ireland, Clinical Director for Scribedoc International
- Dr. Rizal Mohd Nor, PhD. Computer Science, Masters in Computer Science, (Kent State University), MBA concentrating in MIS (IIUM), BSc. in Computer Engineering (Johns Hopkins University) Engineer, Lecturer and Researcher at IIUM.
- Dr. Syed Qusoiri Syed Abdul Karim, PhD. Queensland University of Technology
See also
References
- 1 2 http://www.mrsmkm.edu.my/terendak/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=4
- ↑ http://www.mara.gov.my/web/guest/kurikulum_mrsm
- ↑ http://www.mara.gov.my/web/guest/penilaian_mrsm
- 1 2 3 http://www.mara.gov.my/web/guest/kemudahan_pelajar_mrsm
- ↑ http://www.ansara.org.my/content/head-chapter-terendak
- ↑ http://fsktm.upm.edu.my/~alfian