Hari K - SMK Convent BM

On the 23rdof July 2011, there was a Co-Curicular Day (or rather known as Hari K) held in the ground of our school. This event was jointly organised by the School Board of Governance, Seconday and Primary School, Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG) together with the Alumni of CBM. 

Many stalls ranging from food stalls, games stalls, education booth, ghost house and even a talent competition (Convent Idol) filled the premises of the school starting from the classrooms in front of the school right to the canteen area.

It was a lively atmosphere that filled the air that day. Prior to this event, the Alumni committee with the help and support of the members, organised a pre-order sales of cakes, muffins and muruku; where orders were collected and delivered fresh to the respective individuals.

4th Annual General Meeting

The first activity in the year 2011 was the 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) which was held on the 27th of March 2011 at Bukit Mertajam Country Club (BMCC) and was attended by 25 members of the Alumni.

During the meeting, members also had a brief brain storming session in firming up the activities planned for the Alumni. Those whom were present actively gave their comments and ideas. We trully appreciate all the conribution and support given by the members.


By,
Ai Lyn '01

Back to School Reunion Gathering

For 2010 Reunion gathering, we went back to school.

The reunion lunch was held in the "New Hall" of SMK Convent Bukit Mertajam

- A whiteboard somewhere in d school compound. The lyrics of the classic Edelweiss song:

Reminds us of the time when we had bunch of classics songs and other multi-lingual cheerings during gatherings/events :-P

The recent reunion's backdrop, and I really love it:

Yap... back in the "new" hall.

It Looks smaller right?.... now that we have grown up? Hehe

Games... and ice-breaking

Group foto, those who stayed back until the end of the event:

This was 1st time alumni organised event in the school... and we hope to have another 'back to school- homecoming' event in school.

Convent Bukit Mertajam: The old and new

Following the previous post about going back to school....
I have come up with the compilation of "The old, and new"

#1 Porch / Front Field


~Once Upon a Time~

If I'm not mistaken, I was told this photo taken in late 70's. Wait, is that a cactus tree in front of the palm tree?

Look at them... wow.... Another Pic to show the stunt: :D

~ 1999.... ~
during my time. Can't see whole view of the porch though. Can u see the cactus popping out from the back row? I think its the same cactus from above pic.

~ Feb 2008  ~

Taken after Alumni's AGM. No more cactus... sudah uzur ditelan zaman.

~Back to the Future~ (present)

More upgrades followed... repainted and now we have a podium.

#2 Primary Block

~Once upon a time~
In 1988:

~Back to the Future~
more cars.....

#3 BackField

~Once upon a time~
Late 1950's / Early 60's:
From the class blocks heading to canteen. Have to ask super seniors whether it was a canteen back then. A stretch of mangosteen trees behind the girls, now ladies :-)

~Year 1965~
Back field, taken from another angle.
left: the primary block. far left: glimpse of mangosteen tree in front of the field.

~1999~
Same angle as the first foto.. not only the trees functioned as shady area, but was also as favourite backdrop for most sport-related events :P

~Back to the Future~
about the same angle as the second foto. as u can see, the primary block building. The border separating the field and the road, is where the mangosteen trees used to be. Haha "Why am I making such a big deal of the mangosteen trees?"... We always thought the trees were a part of the school's heritage. But then again, same case like the cactus.

#4 New Hall
This hall is called new hall as it is newer than the other hall :D

~Once upon a time~

1970's / early 80's
Haha... When I was in my early years of primary, I used to fancy over these costumes... dreaming that I would one day have the chance to wear one. Never did! :P (they used to keep em in the music room, then suddenly there were gone)

~1999:~
ok.. forget the costumes... i did perform on stage.. hehe
the hall still look kinda same...

~Back to the Future~
Some new curtains, new paint...

#5 Front

~Once upon a time
~1965:

~1992 ~
Opposite angle from the photo above.
The Pokok Pinang :-) Notice the overhead bridge? The Rumah Rehat?
The District Officer's House? and the trees on the opposite side of the road? Pokok Rhu
The road before reconstruction.

~1999~
Same angle as the first photo (1965).
The road after reconstruct into higher flyover

~Back to the Future~

same angle with 1992.
no more pinang on field... but there's one outside :P
Overhead bridge- new look (now with CCTV)
the area opposite school (D.O house etc) was cleared for roads and development (few years back)
oh ye.. now the school has guard room ;)

the opposite angle...
:-) the bukit

By,
Azleena'99

Going back to school...

The Alumni was invited to officiate Convent BM’s PIBG annual general meeting. Our YDP, Irene Ewe (batch 1976) was represented by NYDP, Belinda Gan to officiate the event and myself as another representative from the alumni. When I arrived at the school compound, the same nostalgic feeling hit me, just like how I felt during the 2008 alumni AGM. I was welcomed by a group of teachers. Then, we were ushered to the new hall, together with Dr.Lim (the PIBG’s YDP), and the new headmistress, Pn.Che Azizah.

Walking through the corridors, in between two lines of students from uniform bodies giving the salute routine… makes me feel a lil awkward. It was as though it was just yesterday; I was there as a prefect helping around some events in school; making sure our guests feel welcomed. Gosh… how fast time flies!

The officiating session went on well. Belinda’s speech covered information about our alumni, the vision, the purposes and activities we are/were working on. After that, both of us were ushered to refreshment, while the AGM carried on.

Before going back, Belinda and I toured around the school compound… cruising down memory lane. She was in CBM from late 60’s to late 70’s, whereas I was there from 1989 to exactly one year before the new millennia. Though we were from different era, we can relate our experiences, but we also compared the environment from her era to mine to now! Haha…

After a week, I went to school again, this time on school day. Looking at the girls in uniforms, I realize, it has been some time. I have sure progressed a lot, mentally and physically, but still the same girl somehow.

Wow, I grew up from a kiddo to a teenager here. I can never stop recalling, talking about it, although it means repeating the same stories over and over again especially with some old buddies. Our past has been somewhat significant and responsible for the bonds we have today. Eventhough we were in the same school for a decade, we went through different experiences, coz even though we were close, we might have different circle of friends and exposures; some of us were not close back in school; and some with whom we might not share common interests.

After going out from school, things change… some remained close, some separated by destiny, some got closer unexpectedly. Whatever differences we had or have, we still have one common ground, our alma mater. Alongside the memories from past, the bonds (friendship and sisterhood) are always revived with new memories and exciting happenings along the way.

A friend recently mentioned that she misses the people back in school, I couldn’t agree more. I do cherish the school for what it had given me ~ friendship, experience, knowledge, self-respect, cultural understanding, and hehe... education :P and many more I guess. The school itself is a nostalgic figure standing still; quietly witnessing generations come and go… Through alumni, I wish my tiny efforts will somehow help present CBM girls as well as reuniting the former ones :D

I have compiled some pictures of the school from different generations ;-)
In this next post


Azleena '99

3rd Alumni Annual General Meeting

Date and Venue:

6th February 2010 , Pearl View Hotel

This year, the nomination for new committee was opened, as the previous appointed committee has been working together for two years. Following the constitution, we will have election after 2 years.

Therefore, this year new committee board is formed.

Convent Bukit Mertajam Food and Family Carnival 2009

CBM Food and Family Carnival 2009

Date and Venue:  4th October 2009 @ BM Country Club

The CBM Food and Family Carnival 2009 was alumni's biggest event thus far. The alumni (committee and some volunteering members), together with Penang State Library (co-organizer) and some parents from the SMK Convent Bukit Mertajam PIBG made this event a success.

CBM Alumni chairman Datin Seri Zainab Abd Kader was the program chairman who oversaw both working committees and co-organizers from the CBM alumni, CBM’s PIBG and the Penang State Library. 

The objectives of this event: 

• The CBM Food and Family Carnival 2009 was a part of our initiatives to sustain a mini scholarship program for Convent BM school students, as well as the alumni fund
  
• This carnival aimed to earn publicity for the alumni in order to gather and reunite more former students and staff
  
• Membership drive for the Persatuan Alumni Convent Bukit Mertajam 

The theme was Developing Children’s Minds Towards A More Knowledgeable And Intellectual Society; aimed at raising literacy awareness and collecting funds for children’s education (mini scholarship program and bursaries) 

Emphasizing the importance of developing children’s educational needs, as well as to create awareness of the services and facilities offered by the state public library 

We were also helped by some local celebrities, namely Ning Baizura, Tony Eusoff, Zizan Nin, Fauziah Nawi and Farah Alya As’ari who lent their star power for this event. They participated in jumble sale (Ning Baizura’s wardrobe collection), auction, story-telling sessions, traditional games and theatre workshops. 

The celebrities, they were so sporting and friendly. They were invited by our alumni president and came voluntarily with no fees. Ning Baizura sang 4 songs by random requests, haha one of it "Madu dan Racun", and one classic mandarin song, which was sung so beautifully.

There are many people to thank and credit. They all work very hard, expecting nothing in return. Some forked out quite a sum of RMs, some came to help day and night, some became saviours on the day of event, etc... just to make sure this event run smoothly, all in the name of charity. That's the spirit :-) In return, we gained: experience, new friendships, understanding, team spirit....etc

We managed to collect roughly around RM 50,000 from this event and the money goes to alumni fund. With the help of this new fund, we are now able to sustain the mini scholarship program for at least another 3 years.

It was a successful event, in which we did not only gain financially but also in term of relationships, understanding and experiences. Everyone involved worked very hard to ensure the event run smoothly especially with the participation from the crowd which was amazing. 

With continuous supports and involvement from the alumni members, we hope events and activities like this will be sustained in the long run.

CBM ALumni 2nd AGM

CBM Alumni AGM
Date: 22nd March 2009
Venue: Autocity Pelita Nasi Kandar conference room.

Charity Event: Penang Line Dance

23rd Nov, 2008, 

Pisa,Penang

CBM alumni co-organized the International Penang Line Dance 2008. The CBM Alumni was in charge of providing food for the line dance participants. We received positive feedback for the food and organization. The profit raised from this event was given as contribution to charity of Penang St. Nicholas home as well as for the alumni fund