English Language Camp for San Min Secondary School

Group photo of CEE instructors, San Min Secondary School (SUWA) staff and students, as well as UTAR student helpers

A total of 164 Junior 3 students from San Min Secondary School (SUWA), Teluk Intan took part in an English Camp organised by the Centre for Extension Education (CEE) of Kampar Campus on 17 April 2023. The fun-filled English Camp was designed to provide students with an opportunity to enhance their English language proficiency in a stress-free and supportive environment.

CEE English Instructor Bragathiswary conducting grammar lessons for students

The camp started with a brief introduction to UTAR, along with an insightful glance at the programmes offered by UTAR. This introduction was facilitated by Lee Lin Yee from the Division of Programme Promotion.  The presentation was followed by another briefing on UTAR CEE programmes such as the English Enhancement Programme (EEP), MUET Preparatory Course and Inspire@Learning by CEE Head of English Unit P. Mohanambikay. The camp kicked off with a grammar lesson on subject-verb agreement by Ms V. Bragathiswary. It was a great opportunity for the students to sharpen their grammar skills and foster interest in learning English grammar in an interactive and engaging manner.

Students participating in the Q&A

The following physical activity was considered one of the camp’s most anticipated segments as the students got involved in action-packed mystery-crime-solving station games, led by English instructor Najihah Pazaer and 15 UTAR student helpers. The students got to experience different types of hands-on activities which were created to provide a chance for students to fully immerse and familiarise themselves with English. The activity was a great success as all the students enjoyed all the games and were able to practice their language skills in a stress-free and supportive environment.  Students were encouraged to be bolder and make use of their English without fear of being embarrassed, providing them with the freedom to experiment with the language and practice their pronunciation.

Students working together during the station games segment

The English camp concluded with a finale where the prizes were given to three groups of students, who achieved the three highest overall scores throughout the games. The camp ended on a happy note with all the students, teachers as well as instructors taking part in a group photo-taking session.

Mohanambikay (left) presenting a token of appreciation to San Min Secondary High School (SUWA) Head of English Department William Soo Wai Lim

CEE will continue its effort to encourage more students to build confidence using English and to provide students with a deeper understanding of the language as well as to enhance their ability to communicate effectively.