Top 15 HLS Memories of 2014

2014 was a great year for Horne Learning Services. We tried a wide variety of different topics for classes and really had some unique and fun adventures on the way. Here is a run-down of our 15 best memories from 2014, in chronological order:

#1

In February 2014, Qi Yao won the Horse Sound Competition

#2

We introduced a new annual award to recognise students who have shown extraordinary commitment. In March 2014, Jen Yee won the Longest-attending Student award

#3

First class at Petronas (PC MTBE) in Gebeng on 20th March, 2014

#4

On March 27th, 2014 we held our first ever food testing class. Everyone brought along some food and we described the taste and our level of enjoyment, expanding vocabulary and filling our stomachs! It turned out to be the first of many

#5

Opened up a good friendship with Sharon, the HR Manager at CSA Chemicals Sdn.Bhd. at Kuantan Port, where we taught an English course to a class of staff

#6

Group photo on the last English class with employees of CSA Chemicals Sdn.Bhd. with HR Manager Sharon on the right (21st May, 2014)

#7

In May 2014 and beyond, we enjoyed having colour-themed classes. Here, our fantastic students pose with Mr. Duncan

#8

In June 2014 we conducted a special FIFA World Cup comprehension class for our adult students

#9

A laser pen class photo stole everyone's attention in July 2014

#10

August 2014 was the month of our first ever English class project - The Night Project. We supplied trophies, certificates and consolation prizes to all the best projects. There will be another two projects in 2015

#11

Ah, the chocolate class! In September we delighted in a little chocolate in our adult classes, which went down a treat!

#12

On 13th September, 2014, Superman made an appearance at an HLS English class! (Superman outfit modelled by Edric)

#13

On 2nd October, 2014, we completed our English course with staff of Mega View Hotel

#14

The Christmas Project, in December 2014, was the second project of the year. Students had fun expressing their creative forces on a Christmas theme

#15

The 4 students who attended class on 26th December, 2014 helped themselves to our Christmas tidbits including kek lapis, fruit cake, chocolate chip cookies and honey cornflakes!

That was our year. We are really excited to get started with 2015 and look forward to making many more wonderful memories!

English Workshop @ Vistana Hotel, 10th Nov, 2012

We held our 4th English Workshop of the year at Vistana Hotel on Saturday 10th November, 2012. The English Workshop was attended by 37 children, some of them our English students, some joining one of our activities for the first time.

Group photo of a session of the English Workshop held at Vistana Hotel Kuantan

The children enjoyed a number of exercises including:

• The shoe game
• Word Cloud (Creative writing)
• Map of Malaysia comprehension activity
• (Separate worksheets for the kindergarten children)
• Listening Test
• Pictionary
• Treasure Hunt

Refreshments were provided afterwards, as usual.

Tucking in to the food

9AM SESSION

Leah takes a seat at the back as the children get to work at the Treasure Hunt

Children trying to solve the Treasure Hunt clues and questions:

Treasure Hunt 9AM session:

Treasure Hunt winners

2nd place

3rd place

4th place

Group photo of the 9AM session of the English Workshop at Vistana Hotel, Saturday 10th November, 2012

1PM SESSION

Children participating in the Treasure Hunt:

Treasure Hunt winners from the 1 PM session:

2nd place

3rd place

The 1PM session group photo at English Workshop, Vistana Hotel Kuantan, Saturday 10th November, 2012

4.30PM SESSION

Children doing activities at the English Workshop:

Treasure Hunt winners at the 4.30PM session of the English Workshop

2nd place

3rd place

Group photo of the 4.30PM session of the English Workshop at Vistana Hotel, Saturday 10th November, 2012

Thank you to all those who attended the English Workshop. Hope you had a lot of fun learning English through games and fun exercises. 

Until next time . . .