WEEK 4 (25th -30th August 2025)

Monday

The week opened with regular lessons, but I tried to make Monday feel brighter than a normal start-of-week grind. We began with a short ice-breaker: students shared one fun fact about their weekend before we moved into the day’s grammar topic. Their stories ranged from family picnics to helping grandparents in the garden, and the laughter that followed instantly lifted the mood. I could see everyone relaxing, which made the rest of the lesson flow smoothly. We wrapped up with a quick team challenge where groups raced to spot errors in a short passage. The friendly competition kept them alert right until the bell rang.

Tuesday

Tuesday was another steady teaching day, but I added a playful twist to keep energy high. After revising last week’s grammar, we held a mini quiz show. Students formed small teams, picked fun team names, and buzzed in with claps instead of bells. The room filled with cheers and mock groans as each group fought for points. Even students who are usually shy couldn’t resist joining in. We ended the lesson with a brief reflection, and several students asked if we could do another quiz next week—a sure sign the activity worked.

Wednesday

This day was the true highlight of the week. During our co-curricular session from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Scouts gathered for a batik hand-painting activity. Instead of sitting at tables, everyone settled cross-legged on the floor, spreading layers of old newspaper to protect the tiles. The relaxed setup made it feel more like a weekend art studio than a school hall.

Bowls of bright dye—reds, blues, yellows, and greens—were placed in the centre of each group. Students dipped their fingers and palms straight into the colours, laughing as they compared how quickly their hands turned into little rainbows. Some carefully planned traditional floral patterns, while others went wild with abstract swirls and geometric shapes. As the morning went on, the newspapers grew heavier with splashes of colour, and the faint tang of fabric paint filled the room.

Every few minutes someone would hold up a half-finished piece for everyone to admire (or tease), and the hall rang with playful comments: “That one looks like a galaxy!” “Yours is more like a monster, but I like it!” By the time we were done, everyone’s hands were stained with a mix of reds, blues, and greens, proof of our creative chaos. We ended with a mini “gallery walk,” holding up our batik cloths for photos and cheering for each other’s favourites. It was messy, vibrant, and absolutely worth the clean-up.

Thursday

Thursday returned to a normal timetable, but the cheerful energy from the batik session carried over. During class I noticed students quietly comparing whose hands still had the most colourful stains while we worked through the day’s lesson. Even routine exercises felt lighter because everyone was still riding the fun from the day before.

Friday

The week wrapped up with our Merdeka celebration, and the whole school joined in. We gathered in the hall decorated with flags and streamers, and when the music started everyone rose to sing patriotic songs together. The sound of hundreds of voices filled the space and gave me goosebumps—it felt like a true moment of unity. Students waved small flags, teachers joined in with smiles, and for a while the usual Friday fatigue disappeared. It was the perfect way to close a week that was already rich with colour and community spirit. 

Hand painting

Class activity

SWOT ANALYSIS

Strengths

This week blended routine lessons with plenty of colour and celebration. Monday’s ice-breaker stories and Tuesday’s clap-quiz kept even the sleepy ones alert and laughing. Wednesday’s long Scouts session turned into a mini art festival—everyone sat on the floor for the batik hand-painting, shared dyes, and proudly held up their masterpieces. The week ended on a high with Friday’s Merdeka celebration where the whole hall sang together; the school spirit was impossible to miss.

Weaknesses

The batik activity was so much fun that cleaning up and packing away took longer than expected. A few students were still shy during the Monday sharing and Tuesday quiz, needing extra encouragement. With so many special events, Thursday’s regular lesson felt a little rushed as I tried to stay on track with the syllabus.

Opportunities

The batik cloths could become a classroom display or part of a short culture project about Malaysian art. The quiz format clearly worked, so I can turn it into a weekly grammar game to keep revision lively. Friday’s patriotic mood would make a great starting point for a short writing or speaking task about independence and national pride.

Threats

Extra-long co-curricular sessions can easily cut into teaching time if I don’t plan around them. Fabric dyes are messy, so better floor protection and quicker clean-up plans would help next time. And if students miss big events like the Merdeka singing, they miss that shared sense of celebration.