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9 October 2014
Gifted Asia 2014 Conference
Posted by DAVID BC TAN under: Announcement.
How do you nurture gifted children? How do you recognise their giftedness and support their journey?
This year’s Gifted Asia 2014 Conference features a host of luminaries, including a first-person testimony by teenage music prodigy 14-year old Megan Loh. Sign up early and be inspired.
GIFTED ASIA 2014 CONFERENCE
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30 June 2014
CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOLING DIALOGUE 2
Posted by DAVID BC TAN under: Announcement.
THE TRUTH IS there is no such thing as a “christian” homeschool. However, what we have are Christians who educate their own children in the home in very personalised ways. And no two homeschoolers are alike, because no two families are the same. But homeschoolers who choose to have their children educated at home share very similar convictions.
Join us to hear how these homeschooling parents educate their own children on the road less traveled.
REGISTRATION
RM10 per adult parent. RM5 per child above 12 years. Free for children under 12 years.
(Payable at the venue)
To register, please email names of all attendees (parents and children) and include your children’s ages to: ckeong7@gmail.com; dbctan@gmail.com
WHO WILL BE SHARING
Natalie Ng
I am 23 years old. I am currently helping my dad with admin work in the office as well as serving actively in church as a youth leader. I have 2 younger siblings as well as a 2 year old Golden Retriever named Simba who frequently teaches me patience.
Elliot Tan
I’m 22. I play the piano for my church and occasionally lead its worship. I like to read and do things on the computer and occasionally write weird things. I was in university studying Communications for a while, but took a break. I also teach English on a part time basis in Frontier Learning Centre.
Eliza Tan
I am 15 and have been homeschooled for seven years. I just completed her second year of high school (Grade 10) with The Potter’s School, an online Christian school, and I aim to attend a Christian college in the US. I enjoy photography, videography, and researching issues related to apologetics.
Amy Wan Ratos
I am mother to Lea 14 and Mayern 12 who have been homeschooled from birth. I am a freelance corporate trainer who made an early choice not to be a tiger mom nor a kiasu mom to motivate and train my children up in God’s way.
David and Sook Ching Tan
We are the founders of HOMEFRONTIER, an informal network of Malaysian Christian families who homeschool their own children in the home. We are the parents of 2 adult sons, Ethan (24) and Elliot (22) who were both educated entirely at home until they went to college.
Alfred and Stacey Chong
We are parents to 17-year old Jemima and 16- year old Nathanael. Our journey was born out of necessity as Jemima was born with severe hearing impairment. However we also felt called to homeschool and are convinced it’s the best way to raise our children.
There will be a Q&A at the end of the presentations.
LIMITED SEATS. PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY. If you have always wondered what is homeschool and how parents educate their own children, this dialogue session is for you. If you are already homeschooling, here’s an opportunity to network and find encouragement as we learn from one another.
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17 June 2014
Journeying with High Potential Children
Posted by DAVID BC TAN under: Announcement; Gifted Children.
Are you a parent of exceptional or gifted children? If you are, do join NAGCM’s Parents Session to learn how to meet their emotional, intellectual and social needs.
National Association for Gifted Children, Malaysia (NAGCM) was established in 1987 to advocate for the needs of gifted children in Malaysia. As a non-profit, NAGCM supports parents of children with high learning potential regardless of circumstance, age and background.
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2 October 2013
ITALIAN WEEK: A taste of Italy
Posted by DAVID BC TAN under: Announcement.
HELP College of Arts and Technology is collaborating with the Italian Embassy to host this cultural event. If you are interested in Italian movies, acapella performances and more, keep these dates free!
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29 July 2013
English Test Prep Classes
Posted by DAVID BC TAN under: Announcement; Examinations.
Planning to study in a US university?
Kuala Lumpur’s MACEE (Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange) is starting English Improvement classes, targeting students who intend to apply to US universities.
These classes will help students prepare for entrance exams they need to enter a US university. Topics for each week include Vocabulary, Critical Reading, Writing, and Grammar. Students will receive help to prepare for ALL verbal sections of required English tests.
Classes will be held every Friday starting August 16th, from 2 to 4pm.
INSTRUCTOR: Lauren Parsons, EducationUSA Advisor
WHEN: From August 16, 2013
FEE: RM50 per class
WHERE: 18th Floor Menara Yayasan Tun Razak, 100 Jln Bukit Bintang, KL, 5100
To Register:
Send an email to: adviser.kl@macee.org.my
1) Type “English Test Prep Registration” in the Subject Line.
2) Write 2 sentences about why you are signing up for the class.
3) Give your name and hand phone number.
4) You will receive a confirmation email.
If you have any questions, please contact Lauren at adviser.kl@macee.org.my
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19 July 2013
Homeschooling in the Christian Family
Posted by DAVID BC TAN under: Announcement.
What is homeschooling all about?
Why do families choose to educate their own kids at home?
Has the Bible anything to say about educating your children at home?
How do you begin to homeschool your own children?
If you are among the many Christian parents who are asking these questions,
this Homeschool Dialogue is for you.
Date: Saturday 3 August 2013 Time: 3.00pm ~ 5.00pm
Venue: Hope Evangelical Free Church, Wangsa Link, Kuala Lumpur
Email your details to register your attendance. Click on this Google map for the location of Hope EFC.
Please be advised that we shall not be providing baby-sitting. If you have young children, you may choose not to bring them so you can better concentrate and participate in the dialogue.
PRESENTERS
David and Sook Ching are parents of 2 adult sons who were homeschooled all through their years. Ethan will complete his double major in Political Science and English in Texas end of this year. Elliot has left for Perth to complete his twinning programme in Mass Communications. David and Sook Ching are founders of the homeschooling network, HOMEFRONTIER.
Joseph and Debra have been homeschooling for the past 6 years and their primary motivation is in building a Biblical worldview into the raising of their two daughters – aged 10 and 14. As a family, they have started Answers Academy – an apologetics ministry focusing on equipping believers with real answers for skeptical questions in today’s world.
Weng Hou and Gaik Suan are active members of Full Gospel Tabernacle. They have 3 children who were homeschooled after their early years in government schools. Natalie 22, is doing an online degree course while helping with the family business. Nicholas 19, is in Pre-U, MCKL, while Stephanie 17, has just completed her SAT and preparing for her O Level exams.
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This Homeschool Dialogue is the 2nd in a series of occasional sessions hosted by Hope EFC as part of its ministry towards families and the homeschooling community. As a family-friendly church, we are advocates of strong families and support homeschooling as a viable option for Christian parents.
12 July 2013
StART: “My Story” Concert
Posted by DAVID BC TAN under: Announcement.
Hi everybody!
Josh Kam here! I would just like invite y’all on Homefrontier to StART Society’s “My Story” charity concert, on July 20 and 21. I’ve recently started volunteering here at StART -a society devoted to providing fine arts lessons to underprivileged kids.
This year, we’re presenting a musical medley at Dewan Sivik, MBPJ, featuring the kids themselves, and some other pretty-darn-cool artists -including Juwita Suwito and Prema Yin. There’s a performance on Saturday at 8pm, and a matinee on Sunday afternoon, 3pm. I’ll be helping out on the Saturday performance, so if you come then I might be finding you your seats!
Students/children: RM 30 per ticket.
Adults: RM 40
Premium: RM 55 -if you purchase a premium ticket, we’ll also give you a limited edition Start Society Touch n’ Go card custom-made with your name on it!
Tickets can be collected on the evening itself, before the show.
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9 May 2013
Digital Education Show 2013 (KL)
Posted by DAVID BC TAN under: Announcement.
TODAY’S STUDENTS ARE GROWING UP WITH TECHNOLOGY, so how can educators engage students with learning technologies? What works and what doesn’t? If you’re looking for more effective ways to incorporate technology into your teaching, the Digital Education Show Asia is the place to be inspired! The Digital Education Show Asia is the only event of its kind in Malaysia. It brings together an unequalled level of excellence and abundance of decision makers from ministries and schools.
- A 2 day conference with 2 different tracks to cater to different education levels
- 50 seminar sessions on e-learning – free for all educators and teachers
- An exhibition hall featuring 50 world-class solution providers
- A future classroom demonstration by technology giant, Microsoft
Co-organised by Terrapinn and MDeC, and supported by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Malaysia, it is set to be the most exciting education technology event in Asia. For details, registration and free sessions (limited seats), click The Digital Education Show Asia 2013
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30 October 2012
Homeschool Concert: Potpourri – A Morning of Stories & Songs
Posted by DAVID BC TAN under: Announcement; Extra-curricular Activities.
Here’s a fun morning you don’t want to miss. It’s a homeschooling concert staged by homeschoolers and you are all welcome to join in the fun. Homeschool mom Siew Hoong who’s the brainchild behind the concert, writes:
“Concert participants range from 5- 13 years old. There will be skits, songs, readings of original writings and a dance or two. Like most homeschool events, expect to see the unfurling or young talents, lots of laughs, some errors and heaps of enthusiasm! Do come and watch these children put up a good show. Come and cheer them on, fellow homeschoolers!”
When and where: Nov 13th, from 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m at the Dream Centre, PJ.
Please email Siew Hoong at childofnarnia@yahoo.com to confirm your attendance, preferably before the 5th Nov. If you need directions or a map, click here.
