The week that was......

This time last week, we were packing up to return to ISKL and home - warm showers, good shampoo, and BATHROOMS!
Now is the time to reflect on your experience.
This is the space to write about your highs, and overcoming challenges.
Any personal stories will provide a glimpse for people world wide to read all about Tioman Island.
Thanks so much for being an awesome group!!
Mrs.Narsiman and Mr. Thomas

Getting to know each other

The idea of a blog for our Malaysia Week site is for communication, reflection and plain old story telling.

For todays site meeting, we would like all of you to create a Malaysia Week Blog (using your existing blogger name)

• Log into blogger.
• Create a new blog.
• Brainstorm an appropriate title for the the blog - the theme is environmental sustainability.
• Write (in a well structured blog post), about what you hope to gain from Malaysia Week.

And then answer the following questions:

What 3 adjectives would your friends use to describe you

What 3 adjectives would your teachers use to describe you?

Look at the itinerary- what specific event are you most excited about in regards to this Malaysia week? Why?

NEXT...

1. Look at the itinerary - what specific event are you least excited about? Why?
2. Why did you choose Pulau Tioman as your Malaysia Week site?
3. What is one thing you think everyone should know about you as a person?
4. What types of people do you work well with?
5. What types of people are a challenge for you to work with?

AND FINALLY.......

Include 3 graphics that show you as a learner (be sure to cite the sources for the graphics .

Provide an explanation about the graphics you have shown.

Please email me the URL of your Malaysia Week Blog so that we can add a link to your blog.

Enjoy

Mrs.N and Mr. Thomas

Graphic SourcesLhttp://blablab.re-visionlabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/collaboration.jpg

Saving our environment! - The Malaysia Week Environmental Charter

During our Malaysia Week meeting, students were introduced to the Malaysia Week Charter that was created by the Grade 7 Global Issues class.

We spoke of many ways in which we could help sustain the environment during Malaysia Week:-

* Ensure that we compost our waster
* Plan for meals where we can take bio-degradable packing
* Large Bottles of water instead of small.
* Have all students donate 20rm towards the tree planting initiative.

The list is endless, and we are sure before we leave for Malaysia Week we would have added more to our list!

Proposed Itinerary - What we will be doing on the trip!

Day 1 - Sunday, 18th April 2010

Depart ISKL for Mersing, Johor

Arrive in Mersing, ferry transfer to Tioman island

Upon arrival, ISKL group met by EFT (Eco-Field Trips) biologists

Lunch upon arrival at Paya Beach Resort

Check-in and settle down

Explore kampong, local gardens, and secondary forest to mangroves

Introductory snorkel

Dinner

Presentation by EFT biologist on "Coral Reefs and Mangroves"

Evening orientation (expectations / rules / safety while on the island)

Day 2 - Monday, 19th April 2010

Breakfast

Tides determine order of activities- high tide needed for Mangrove snorkel

Snorkeling- focus on invertebrate life and Fish ID

Lunch

Snorkel into coastal mangrove

Dinner

Presentation by EFT biologist on "Rainforest and Conservation"

Reflection on day’s activities / Journal response

Day 3 - Tuesday, 20th April 2010

Breakfast

Boat Charter to Mukat

Trek to campsite- set up camp, pitch tents, dig latrine, and food waste pit.

Explore campsite- "South Pacific Movie Waterfall"

Picnic lunch at campsite- prepared by students

Explore Rainforest- flora/fauna, conservation status of rainforest

Jetty Jumping

Dinner- prepared by students

Reflection on day’s activities / Journal response

Forest Night Hike with EFT biologists

Day 4, Wednesday, 21st April 2010

Breakfast

Prepare packed lunch to take on Hike.

Hike to Mukut village- oldest kampong in Tioman, then on to base of Towering Peaks

Return to campsite

Jetty Jumping /Waterfall fun

Rainforest Challenge

Campfire Dinner- Marshmellows, skits etc.

Day 5, Thursday , 22nd April 2010

Breakfast

Packup tents, bury latrine and food pit, collaboratively in teams collect goods and take to Mukut Jetty.

Ferry transfer to Mersing, pick up primary bags, eat lunch

Join ferry from island to Tanjong Gamok

Depart for ISKL –

Arrive at ISKL

Packing List -Pulau Tioman 2010

1.For the Bus trip

• Snack
• A jacket or long sleeve t-shirt (it gets cold on the bus)
• Small backpack for the bus and hiking.

2. Clothing

• 5 sets of dry clothes (t-shirts/underwear)
• 3-4 pairs of shorts ( girls not too short)
• 2 pairs of socks
• Pyjamas - remember we will be camping for 2 nights so make sure that you have something comfortable.
• 1 pair of running shoes (for hiking)
• 1 pair of flip-flops or teva sandals
• Swimsuits - boardshorts - girls once piece
• Swim shirt for diving
• Hat (for protection from the Sun)
• Rain poncho ( just in case it rains - can buy these from guardian pharmacies for a few ringgit)

3. Toiletries

• Toothbrush & paste
• Soap /washcloth (inside zip-locked bag)
• Shampoo
• 2 Thin towels (1 for shower, 1 for beach)
• Sun-lotion (SPF 30+)
• Insect Repellent
• Small pack of tissues
• talcum power (for removing sand)

4. Miscellaneous.

• A sarong ( this is really handy - can be used as a cover when changing, a sheet at night for camping.
• Sleeping Bag
• Water bottle - 1/2 to 1 liter
• Flashlight
• Extra ziplock bags
• Disposable camera
• Money
• Book, cards , small games
• Pen and pencil
• plate, cup, bowl and cutlery (knife, fork and spoon) _ this will be confirmed.

Questions or concerns? Just email or speak to Mrs. Narsiman or Mr. Thomas.

Information about sponsors

As you know, you have two ISKL faculty sponsors on this trip - Mrs. Narsiman and Mr. Thomas, as well as a parent sponsor. Along with ISKL sponsors we are privileged to have Ecofield Trips Sdn Bhd . Click on the link to learn more about our amazing joint sponsors.

Welcome to Pulau Tioman

Welcome to Pulau Tioman ~ Reef to Rainforest - The most amazing Malaysia Week Site!

This year 24 students, 3 ISKL sponsors and members of ECO Field Trips Sdn Bhd will be venturing to Pulau Tioman for 5 days of adventure and outdoor experiences.

From mangrove to beach snorkeling to camping and night hikes - Pulau Tioman has it all!

Get Ready for the ride of your life!