Tenby Insight Issue #1 - The First Page

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• InsightsInsightsTenby The First Page
• TABLE OF CONTENTSWhat is Tenby Insights ? 1 Message from the Editor-in-Chief 2 Themes and Overview
• Page 3WELCOME ! From the Editor-in-Chief, Welcome to the inaugural edition of Tenby Insights.
• THEMESEvery meaningful journey begins with a first page. It is the moment where ideas take shape, voices start to emerge, and stories quietly begin to unfold. As the inaugural edition of Tenby Insights, this theme represents more than the launch of a magazine. It marks the beginning of a shared tradition—one that seeks to capture the experiences, achievements, and aspirations that define life at Tenby Schools Ipoh. “The First Page” reflects new beginnings in their simplest form. It carries the quiet excitement of starting something new, the courage it takes to share one’s story, and the anticipation of many chapters yet to come. Each student discovering a passion, each teacher shaping learning beyond the classroom, each parent celebrating a milestone, and every member of the school community contributes to a larger narrative. On their own, these moments may seem small, but together they build a story that is both meaningful and lasting.
• Page 5To those who made this possible. 3
• Addams FamilyAddams FamilyAddams Family Production Article Written by - Yasmine Soe
• Page 7However, preparing for the production was not a piece of cake, as student director Aisyah states. She notes that one of the biggest obstacles that she had to face was staying as professional as possible when directing. “One thing about directing is that you have to be strict, while trying not to be mean at the same time. It’s difficult to balance the line between strictness and niceness, mostly because the time we’ve had to prepare for the show is much shorter than last time,” Aisyah preaches. She presses on how hard it is to be nice sometimes, especially when nobody’s listening. “It’s my first time giving the directions instead of being on the receiving end of them!” Nevertheless, even after the gruelling hours of rehearsals and run-throughs, the thrill of it all far overweighed the exhaustion. Inti, playing the role of Gomez Addams quotes, “It’s been an overly enjoyable experience. Not only do I get to meet new people, I’ve made new friends along the way too.” He shares how this experience wasn’t just fun, but the bonds created between him and his cast-mates would always own a special place in his heart. “I really value how many new people this musical has allowed me to meet. It’s one of the things I’m most grateful for.”
• CNY AssemblyCNY AssemblyChinese New Year Assembly Article Written by - Zi Qing
• Page 9“The lion dance was the most amazing part. The person with the fan tried to give out oranges.” Performers standing in the front were fully attracted by the lion dance, the loud banging and strong sense of rhythm catches everyone’s attention towards the performance. Parents raised their phones to record videos of the lion, even after the performance the team still stayed in the school area to dance around, meaning that luck will come to every part of the school. More performances were added this year, and people enjoyed them well, applause were present when performances were done. “I mostly enjoyed the year five boy who danced in the main place when the song of a chorus came. It was like a total sound wave from back to front of the MPH every time he danced.”
• Hari Raya AssemblyHari Raya AssemblyHari Raya Assembly Article Written by - Yasmine Soe
• Page 11Moving on from there, the primary and secondary schools took over with enthralling performances, from group dances to powerful songs, poem recitals, choral speaking, and even a light show. The performances this year absolutely shook the entire room, with cheers to be heard from miles away. The students were completely bursting with excitement— on the edge of their seats for each and every on-stage showcase. A spirit and energy that truly captures what Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Malaysia is all about— togetherness, joy, and the sharing of culture. A snippet from Hayley, one of the students who took part in the poem recital, shares how she felt throughout the event. “I felt both nervous and excited, but with every verse I recited, my confidence gradually grew.” She notes on how the poem beautifully captured the true spirit of Hari Raya. “It’s all about embracing forgiveness, gratitude, and the importance of family and friendship.” Hayley comments, “With Malaysia being a multicultural nation, this experience reminded me that celebrating one another’s traditions is what makes our country so special.”
• ValenightValenightValenight Article Written by - Yi Hin Choa
• Page 13For Aiko, one of the most memorable moments was performing on stage with her bandmates and looking around to see her friends and classmates genuinely having fun at the games and performances. It was the kind of moment that reminded her exactly why she started this in the first place. Another participant, Lou Cay Li, also shared her thoughts. For her, Valenight is “one of the best experiences” she has had during her Secondary years. She said it gave her and her classmates a chance to bond while celebrating Valentine’s Day through funny shows and laughter. What stood out to her most was the decorations, which she described as “beautiful and creative.” She also could not stop talking about the games — competing with friends and winning prizes was something she called unforgettable. And the food? Lou Cay Li was very clear: “The brownies and ice cream were the best part,” and she said she would never forget those desserts.
• TENBY MATHS OLYMPIADTENBY MATHS OLYMPIADInside Tenby Maths Olympiad Article Written by - Zi Yue
• Page 15What about the questions? It wasn’t easy at all for the organisers to choose these questions, they had to do a lot of background work. Jayler admitted that it took out a great deal of time organizing competition, especially the questions. They had to make around 100, almost like a few hundred over the few categories. “The main thing was making sure that they are off a suitable level, both for the students and to give them enough of a challenge without it being too easy.” Brandon added. But to the two organisers, it wasn’t that bitter at all, they had a fulfilling and rewarding experience. They were proud when they got people gathering around, and seeing that eventually the entire community got together. People are really interested in maths and with TMO, the mathematics community in school got built up and more people got interested in this subject. This sense of accomplishment has filled Jayler and Brandon, so the work they did was very worthy. They were actually happy to see everyone having genuine support and fun, sometimes people who were thought to never join the competition actually showed up and were well supported by their friends. They felt contributing to the school, helping out the future generations.
• TENBY IPOH MUNTENBY IPOH MUNTenby Ipoh Model United Nations 2026: A Symphony of Diplomacy and Leadership Article Written by - Keshav K
• Page 17The learning experience extended well beyond committee sessions. During the social night, delegates had the opportunity to relax, meet new people, and build friendships with students from different schools. Cultural performances added color and energy to the evening, celebrating the diversity that made the conference so unique. A photography booth captured memorable moments, while networking opportunities during lunch allowed conversations to continue outside the debate rooms. The final day concluded with the awards and closing ceremony, recognizing delegates who had demonstrated exceptional preparation, diplomacy, and leadership. Awards such as Best Delegate, Most Outstanding Delegate, Honorable Mention, and Best Position Paper celebrated individual achievement, but they also reflected the high standard maintained throughout the conference. Every delegate, regardless of receiving an award, contributed to the success of TIMUN
• FootballFootballTenby Titans MSSD Football Article Written by - Chun Yin
• Page 19th On the 13 of May the 18 men Titans Squad travelled to SMK Tanjong Rambutan to kick off their campaign.
• VolleyballVolleyballTenby Titans Volleyball MSSD Article Written by - Chun Yin
• Article Written by - Chun YinOn the other hand, the Women's team began their campaign with a walkover victory after their opponents were unable to attend due to examinations. The unexpected win gave the girls a valuable opportunity to compete for a place in the quarter-finals, boosting their confidence as they entered their next match. Taking to the court with determination and resilience, the girls put up a spirited performance. Despite their limited experience, they challenged one of the tournament's eventual top-four finishers, ultimately falling by a narrow seven-point margin. Although the result did not go their way, their commitment, teamwork, and fighting spirit were evident throughout the match.
• BasketballBasketballTenby Titans Basketball Article Written by - Chun Yin
• Page 23While ISSAOP provided valuable exposure to competitive 3-on- 3 basketball, it also marked a return of focus to the school itself, where the sport continued to thrive through student driven initiatives and internal competitions. Beyond external competitions, the basketball culture continued to flourish within the Tenby community. A student-led Tenby Closed Basketball Tournament brought together basketball enthusiasts from different backgrounds, status, and experience in a friendly yet competitive environment. It provided students more minutes and experience in the game, which also encouraged the participation in sports beyond inter-school competitions. “Tenby Closed” also highlighted the initiative and leadership Tenby students have for the love of the game.
• Tenby Titans BasketballArticle Written by - Jane-en The MSSD Girls Basketball Competition, held on 5th February 2026 at Yuk Choy High School, set an exciting
• MESSAGE FROM OUR HEAD STUDENTSMUHAMMAD SALMAN FIRDAUS If someone had told me a few years ago that I would become the Head Student of this school, I probably would have laughed and asked if they had the right person. Yet here I am, writing my final message as my term comes to an end. Time really does fly when you’re constantly running from one meeting to another!
• MESSAGE FROM OUR HEAD STUDENTSFEI YU CHEN For me, my time at Tenby Ipoh has been truly transformative. Looking back to Year 10, when I first started, I was a nervous, introverted international student, almost unrecognizable from the student leader I am today. Over the past four years, I was given the opportunity to serve as Head Student, organize our annual Model United Nations conference, and fast-track my A Levels while achieving strong academic results. Achievements that once felt entirely out of reach have now become reality.
• MESSAGE FROM OUR TEACHER-IN-CHARGERHODA JELAGAT MELI Capturing Moments. Celebrating Voices. Inspiring Possibilities.
• Page 28THANK YOU ; From the Assistant Editor-in-Chief, As we reach the final pages of the first edition of “Tenby Insights”, I would like to take a moment to appreciate you, the reader, for dedicating the time to read our magazine. I hope you’ve enjoyed the journeys and stories we shared, stories that you’ve lived yourself, stories that may inspire you to create, participate in, or lead the next memorable chapter of our school community.
• CREDITSKeshav Karthik Chun Yin Ting Yasmine Soe Jane-en Wong Yi Hin Choa Zi Yue Thuang Zi Qing Thuang Special Thanks to Mr Adrian Choi
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