Category Archives: Activities
CSI and CHBAR Talk at Pejabat Hutan ( Forestry Department)
3rd November 2015
On the 3rd of November, the Environmental Department (JAS) of Cameron Highlands conducted an environmental awareness camp KeKAS for 35 Form 3 students who have just completed their PT3 examinations. The schools that participated included SMK Sultan Ahmad Shah, SMK Ringlet and SMK Kg Raja.
REACH volunteers, Melody and Shen-Ly were invited to share with the students regarding various REACH activities.
Shen-Ly began by having an open discussion with the students about Cameron Highlands Smoke Free Zone (CHBAR) and proceeded to share more in depth about smoking, secondhand smoke and the dangers that it entails, as well as ways to curb smoking.
Soon after, Melody engaged the students in a talk regarding REACH’s purpose in the community, recycling activities, Community Stream Investigation (CSI), reforestation activities at REACH’s Biodiversity Centre and many more.
We had a good time and we are thankful for the opportunity to expose the students to REACH and all the environmental-friendly activities that we carry out all year round.
written by Lai Shen-Ly
English based Environmental Awareness Programme at SK Ringlet
8th November 2015
An English-based environmental awareness programme was conducted by REACH on the 5th of November at SK Ringlet. The event was carried out by REACH committee members, Datin Aseema and Puan Mazlira. It was aimed at students between the ages of 10 to 12 with the intention of inculcating the love for mother nature in them .
The event mainly revolved around Datin Aseema and Puan Mazlira interacting with the students about the environment and everything in relevance, such as its importance, the causes, effects and ways to prevent pollution and others.
Worksheets were given out to the students for them to colour and to test their knowledge on the environment.
Upcoming Activities for October, November and December 2015
Last update : 10th November 2015
19th October 2015
Below are the upcoming activities for the next 2 months-
Date Event
19.10.15 Walkabout in Brinchang to promote CHBAR activities-Day 1 -completed
20.10.15 Walkabout in Brinchang to promote CHBAR activities-Day 2-completed
24.10.15 Biodiversity Activity with SJKT Tanah Rata, 30 pax. (also included -No smoking advocacy) Pickup point school.Time 8.30am to 1 pm -postponed
24.10.15 Biodiversity maintenance work 3pm onwards -done
25.10.15 Biodiversity maintenance work including fixing hand held rail and solar water heater, from 8.30am onwards.-partially completed
26.10.15 Walkabout in Tanah Rata to promote CHBAR activities-Day 3 completed
27.10.15 CHBAR Health campaign in Hainan Association Hall (Upstairs),Brinchang from 8pm to 10.30pm. Programmes include Talk on Smoke free zone, Health screening by the local Health Department, Slide presentation,Water testing, Free Influenza immunisation ( priority will be given to the elderly and those with medical problems)-completed
Our Trash to Treasure competition
8th October 2015
This recycling competition which is aimed at encouraging primary school students to use their creativity to reinvent recyclable items was held at the Convent Primary School General Purpose Hall in Tanah Rata. This event was organized by REACH and coordinated by REACH committee members, Puan Mazlira and Datin Aseema.
A total of 13 teams from 8 different primary schools all over Cameron Highlands took part in this competition. The schools that took part include SK Convent (3 teams), SJKT Tanah Rata (2 teams), SJKC Bertam Valley (2 teams), SJKT Shum Yip Leong (2 teams), SJKC Tanah Rata (1 team), SJKT Blue Valley (1 team), SK Ringlet (1 team), and SK Tanah Rata (1 team). All the participants were each given a complimentary REACH cap at the beginning of the event.
Wildlife and Night Photography at Biodiversity Site
8th October 2015- There will be a members activity on the 10th to 11 th October 2015 at the biodiversity site in Gunung Brinchang where members can do birding and stay overnight for night photography.
REACH members who are interested can contact Miss Saras hp 0195145851. Please note that facilities there are a bare minimum with water sourced from rain and temperatures can drop to around 12 degrees Celcius at night.
A day in the mountains under the glorious sun
29th September 2015-22 students from SJKC Kg Raja with their teachers were unfazed by the ongoing haze and did not postpone their mossy forest trip. Their reward was an enjoyable outing in the mossy forests in Gunung Brinchang under the warm morning sunshine. Skies were blue, air invigorating and views panaromic.
The pictures below tell it all…
Melody briefing the students at the Brinchang Pasar malam site
