English Language Camp for upper secondary students

Students and instructors during the group photography session

SMK Cochrane students during the briefing

“I hope there will be more English Camp in the future because the camp was very useful for gaining knowledge,” and “We really enjoyed the programme, thank you so much!” were some of the comments given by the form-five students of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Cochrane, Kuala Lumpur who attended the English Language Camp organised by the Centre for Extension Education (CEE) on 3 August 2022.

The English Language Camp, led by CEE instructors V. D. Aaron and Najihah binti Pazaer, aimed to foster the enjoyment of learning the English Language among 160 students who attended the camp. Also present at the camp were CEE Director Ir Dr Lim Jee Hock, CEE English Unit Head P. Mohanambikay and a representative from the Division of Programme Promotion.

Several activities were organised to attract the students to participate and to practice using English throughout the camp.  The camp kickstarted with a presentation on English grammar focusing on ‘Parts of Speech’. It was conducted by CEE instructors V. Bragathiswary and K. Kalai Mathi. The session proceeded with another language presentation by CEE instructors Beh Heng Jian and V.D. Aaron. The presentation focused on ‘Subject-Verb-Agreement’.

The camp also featured a game called ‘English Escapade’ in which students learned the importance of clear thinking, teamwork and analytical skills. The camp ended with a speech delivered by the Principal of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Cochrane Haslina binti Kamari. She said, “Thank you UTAR for organising this English Language Camp and enriching students with the necessary knowledge and skills.”

Ir Dr Lim (right) presenting a souvenir to school principal Haslina

The prize winners

Winners with Haslina (most left) and Ir Dr Lim (most right)