1. A Rotary Club of Bukit Kiara Sunrise Project
Communication Release
CR 201002-0002
Feb 2010
Leadership Training and Values Education
The First Presentation EQ Training and Development (EQTD), service
provider for the programmes, to begin planning and
to the Students working through the details of both the leadership
camp and the values workshop.
PP Graham presenting at SMK Sri Permata
Principal Mr Ong (left) conferring with a prefect
Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009 – Rotarians
Graham
Some of the key challenges/activities that have
Bennett, Dr Kong Voon Sin, Eric Aw been identified are:
and Dr Yee Yoke Leong were at the SMK
Sri Permata school in SS3 to make a  Finding the right students that match the
presentation to about 50-60 students on the CIMB Foundation requirements and
Leadership Training Programme (LTP) and the developing the student progress review
Values Education Programme (VEP), courtesy of a process. Here we must keep CIMBF and
very supportive Principal Mr Ong. The President of EQTD involved at every step
the PTA (PIBG) Mr Amiruddin was also present  Firming up the contact person with
and was very encouraging. There were positive Principal Mr Ong at the school. Thinking
responses and about 50 students signed up in terms of “one point contact” so that
preliminarily, subject of course to their parents’ there is no communication confusion
consent which they hope they will secure in due with the school
course. The two work streams (LTP & VEP) have  Providing a one page introduction letter
just made a dramatic leap forward having identified for the students, explaining the
the students for the programmes. Rotarians programmes to the parents
Graham and Susanne Iseli as subcommittee  Liaising with the Parent-Teacher
chairpersons, will begin driving, monitoring and Association or PTA (PIBG)
managing the activities closely.  Logistics of moving the students back
and forth for the programmes
The REF will need to keep track of the timeline  Securing parent consent and buying
(below) presented in the proposal to the major necessary insurance for the students
sponsor CIMB Foundation (CIMBF). The REF will  Coordinating with EQTD and other
also be working closely with Mr S. Shankar of service providers

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Generally the project is expected to begin in Oct
2009 and to complete in Sept 2010.
Month Activity
Oct 2009 Start Student Selection
Nov -
Dec Complete Student Selection
Jan 2010 -
Feb Student/Parent Briefing
Mar Leadership Training Programme
(15-18 Mar)
Apr -
st
May 1 Progress Assessment
June Values Workshop (8-9 June)
nd
July 2 Progress Assessment (End July)
Aug -
Sep Close-out Report
Students paying attention to the presentation
Timeline
 Reviewing the effectiveness of the
programmes after they have taken place The Parent Briefing
 Monitoring the timeline
 Developing the template for the close-out Saturday, 23Jan2010 – About 20 parents
report turned up at the parent briefing held
 Defining clearly the work responsibilities at the SMK Sri Permata school hall. The
between EQTD, RCBKS and the school
school is located in the suburb of SS3,
Petaling Jaya. This was organized ahead of the
Finally, and not the least important, is developing REF Leadership Training Camp which will be held
meaningful roles for some (if not all) Rotarians to in March 2010. Already about 47 students have
play in these two (LTP & VEP) programmes. One signed up for the camp. The briefing was held for
very interesting idea that emerged at the meeting parents to explain to them the objectives of both
with Mr Ong (suggested by him) is to do an the Leadership Training Camp (4D3N) and the
“experience sharing” breakout session with the Values Education Workshop (2D) to be held on 15-
students, splitting them into groups of 5-10 and 18 Mar 2010 and 8-9 June 2010 respectively.
having one Rotarian each group to share with them Present from the Rotary club were President
“how he got to where he is” – emphasizing the Frances, REF Chairman Dr Yee Yoke Leong and
values that were important to him. The REF will Rotarians Graham Bennett, Susanne Iseli and
look into developing this with EQTD. Angie Ng.
Rtn Susanne (right) explaining the REF to a student
Students queuing to sign up for the programmes
and her parent

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REF Leadership Training Programme (LTP) and  Run the same group of students through
the REF Values Education Programme (VEP) both programmes at different intervals/term
The LTP and the VEP are two of the four prongs of breaks so that the effectiveness of both
the REF. The objective of the LTP and the VEP is programmes can be measured clearly
to equip secondary school students of age 15-19
from lower income families with leadership skills Beneficiaries
and positive universal values with the underlying  Total 50 students preferably from the same
objective of improving their overall school school
performance. The LTP is designed to develop  From lower income families
leadership and team building skills. It is typically a  Students who are evaluated by the teacher
camp style programme which provides participants to have the attitude/ability to improve
with experiential learning opportunities. The VEP is  Currently students with below average
a workshop developed to teach universal life values grades
such as Self-confidence, Honesty, Responsibility,  Racially diverse composition
Compassion and Humility.
Some Topics Covered in the Leadership Camp
Goals of the Programme  Team Leadership and Personal Dynamics
 Improve student’s willingness to participate  Test of an Educated Person
in all school and class room activities  Team Power
 Improve academic results by 10-15% (e.g.  Skills and Knowledge Power
Improve grade average from 40% to 45%)  Jungle Trekking and Survivor Skills
 Improve other qualitative comments by  The Professional Approach with Studies
teachers in report cards  Mind Power
 Visioning
Programme Components
 A 5-day 4-night leadership training camp Some Topics Covered in the Values Workshop
conducted by professionals  What are Values
 A 2-day values education workshop  How to Practice Values in Our Lives
conducted by professionals  Values in Action
 Follow-up with principal and teacher to  Inspiring World Leaders
assess student progress and take  The Meaning of Truth and Peace
remedial/corrective actions if necessary  The Meaning of Love and Non-Violence
 Malaysian Values
Rtn Graham briefed that the main objective of both leadership skills and positive values with the
the camp and the workshop is to equip students of intention of improving their overall school
age 15-19 from lower income families with performance. Consequently, the goals of the
.
Rtn Angie (right) in discussion with some parent PP Graham briefing parents at SMK Sri Permata

4. programmes are to improve a student’s willingness Training and Development were Mr S. Shankar and
to participate in all school and class room activities, Mr Andy Ho. The site was found to have excellent
to improve academic results by 10-15% (e.g. facilities for seminar, outdoor activities (flying fox,
Improve grade average from 40% to 45%) and to jungle trekking etc.) and good quality dormitories
improve other qualitative comments given by and rooms suitable for students and trainers.
teachers in their report cards. Furthermore, the site was also within easy reach
(10 minutes) from a medical clinic. Both Graham
Present at the briefing with the parents were also and Yoke Leong will be recommending the resort
the school Principal Mr Ong and the teacher for the leadership training camp.
assigned to liaise with the Rotary club, Mdm Lim.
The feedback from the parents was very positive
and many had questions about safety measures to
be taken at the camp. The Rotarians noted their
concerns and reassured them that safety will
always come first in all the activities conducted at
the camp.
Modern facilities at the Agrotek Garden resort
A parent making a point at the briefing meeting
Site Visit to the
Leadership Training Campsite
Tuesday, 26Jan2010 – A site visit was
made to the Agrotek Garden Resort
at Ulu Langat, Selangor, the site of the
REF Leadership Training Camp. Present
from the Rotary club were Rotarians Graham Rustic setting of the resort at the Ulu Langat forest
Bennett and Dr Yee Yoke Leong while for EQ
The RCBKS Education Fund was officially launched on 14Nov2009 as a project of the Rotary Club of
Bukit Kiara Sunrise. The objective of the fund is to support the development of youths of age 15-19 from
lower income families, who desire to “help themselves” become useful members of society, by providing
them with education opportunities, leadership training, values education and mentorship, putting them on
the start of the road to a better life. For more information contact ylyee@pc.jaring.my