PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING
Aaron Wise, Principal
Celebrating the Achievements of AISM Students
At AISM, we are proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our students across a wide range of academic and sporting competitions. These accomplishments highlight their dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence, reflecting the very best of our school’s values: relevant, responsible, and resilient. Some recent highlights from competitions include:
Outstanding Results in Academic Competitions
- World Scholar’s Cup – Chiang Mai Regional Round: Our students shone brightly in Chiang Mai, with the Junior Team achieving second place overall and the Senior Team taking first place overall. Their performance demonstrates not only their academic prowess but also their teamwork and critical thinking skills.
- Brain Brawl 2025: In a spirited display of intellectual agility, our senior students debated fiercely against their teachers, showcasing their eloquence, reasoning, and sense of camaraderie.
- Education Perfect Languages Championship 2025: Competing against over 1,800 schools worldwide, AISM ranked 3rd overall among Malaysian schools, a testament to our students’ linguistic talents and global mindset.
- Learning Village Competition 2025: Our IESC students represented AISM on the world stage, securing 2nd place overall in this prestigious international competition. Their success reflects the strength of our inclusive education program.
- AIMS Language Championships 2025: Against 700 students from international schools across Malaysia, our students achieved remarkable individual results, demonstrating their passion for languages and communication.
- AISM Chess Tournament: Organised by our students, this tournament brought the community together, as students and teachers went head-to-head in friendly and strategic matches during recess and lunch breaks.
Excellence in Sporting Competitions
- U13 Girls Badminton: Our U13 girls emerged as champions, showcasing skill, determination, and teamwork.
- Primary and Secondary Athletics Carnivals: AISM achieved second place overall in both the Primary and Secondary Athletics Carnivals, a proud achievement that highlights our students’ athletic talent and school spirit.
- MSSD Competitions: From golf to bowling and table tennis, our students demonstrated their versatility and sportsmanship by competing at the district level.
Through these diverse competitions, AISM students gain invaluable experiences that go far beyond winning trophies. They learn to embrace challenges, work collaboratively, and strive for personal excellence. They develop resilience, confidence, and a sense of achievement that inspires them to keep growing.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our participants and winners. Your efforts and accomplishments make us proud, and we cannot wait to see what you achieve next!
Don’t Miss the Action!
Stay tuned for updates on upcoming events and competitions where our students will continue to make their mark. AISM is truly a place where students discover their strengths and shine on local, national, and global stages.
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Michelle Chaplin, Head of Junior School
As we come to the close of another vibrant semester at AISM’s Junior School, we take this opportunity to reflect on the academic growth, achievements, and exciting opportunities that have shaped our learning journey so far.
Academic Highlights
Our students have shown tremendous dedication, curiosity, and creativity throughout the semester. Across all year levels, we’ve seen students engage deeply in their learning, from building foundational literacy and numeracy skills to exploring complex inquiry projects that spark critical thinking and global awareness.
- Personal Bests Across Key Learning Areas: Many students have achieved or exceeded their learning goals in literacy, numeracy, and inquiry-based learning projects.
- Collaborative Projects: Classrooms have been alive with energy as students worked together on projects that link real-world contexts to their learning, strengthening both academic and social-emotional skills. Year 5 in particular has explored real-world problems to solve, and our Enrichment classes have explored issues that required strong debating and public speaking skills!
Semester Reports
This week, families will receive Semester 1 student reports. These reports offer a comprehensive picture of your child’s progress, achievement levels, and areas for continued growth. They reflect the collaborative effort between students, teachers, and families in supporting every child’s learning journey.
We encourage parents and guardians to review the reports with their children, celebrate their successes, and discuss goals for the coming term. Teachers remain available for follow-up conversations, and we invite you to connect with us should you have any questions.
Recognising Effort and Excellence
Throughout the semester, students have been recognised not only for academic achievements but also for demonstrating the school’s RECIPE values in action. Our students have grown as individuals who set their goals and take action to achieve their best in multiple pursuits.
Looking Ahead
As we prepare for the second half of the year, exciting opportunities await:
- Learning Journeys and Showcases: Students will continue to share their learning with the community through exhibitions and performances.
- Enrichment Programs: We look forward to expanding our enrichment offerings to provide deeper learning in areas of student interest.
- Student Voice and Leadership: Our junior leaders have already made an impact, and Semester 2 will bring new leadership initiatives to empower students even further as part of our student parliament
We are incredibly proud of what our Junior School students have achieved this semester and grateful for the continued partnership with our parent community. Thank you for your support, enthusiasm, and belief in the power of learning.
Wishing all our families a restful and well-deserved break. Enjoy time together, laugh, make memories, and most of all, enjoy every moment together.
We look forward to welcoming you back with renewed energy and purpose next term alongside approximately 25 new students to the Junior School!
Second Hand Uniform Donations
Ms Leigh Janett, Deputy Head of Junior School
During our last week of term, we invite parents to drop off any second-hand uniform donations to People & Culture (Level 1), or Junior School Reception. Please ensure that all donations are in decent condition so that they can be sold in the P&C area at a low fee.
Term 3 Uniforms
Ms Leigh Janett, Deputy Head of Junior School
Holidays are a great opportunity to ensure that our uniforms are looking good, ready for a new term. A gentle reminder that:
- Formal school shoes should be completely black.
- Dresses should be of an appropriate length.
- Students are only to wear skorts or short pants (not PE shorts) with their white shirts.
- Runners are only to be worn with PE uniform on PE days.
- Only navy AISM sweaters, AISM socks, and AISM hats should be worn at school.
Just 15
Ms Leigh Janett, Deputy Head of Junior School
Our Care:Mvmt (Care Movement) is an awesome initiative at AISM, focusing on care for self, others and the world.
This term, our Care:Mvmt Ambassadors have collaborated with the SRC and House Captains to offer a range of Just15 activities every Monday recess and Thursday lunchtime to encourage mindful living, self-care, and physical wellbeing. These sessions provide students with a chance to pause, relax, and recharge — whether through quiet activities like mindful colouring and breathing exercises or active options like three-legged race and jogging. The goal is to help us build healthy habits, stay present, and create balance in our busy school lives. It has been great to see all JS learners strengthening their mental fitness.
Next term, we will be focusing on community Just15 initiatives. If you are interested in leading a parent group to walk around the lake, lead a session in the school gymnasium, or another great idea to connect with others and live mindfully – please let us know. You can contact Leigh Janett directly on Seesaw or via leighj@aism.edu.my.
Next week is CARE Week! Parents are invited to join our Monday morning Whole School Assembly at 9:00 AM in the Gym.
A reminder to bring in an old item to ‘take-apart’ on Friday and a t-shirt (any size) to upcycle on Wednesday.
Friday is 3R Day which means all learners can wear PE Uniforms.
Meeting the Challenge - Making Bahasa Malaysia Learning Visible
Cikgu Adila & Cikgu Mohd Fadhly, Junior School LOTE Bahasa Malaysia Teacher
This term, our Bahasa Malaysia program continues to focus on empowering students through purposeful learning experiences that support both language development and deep thinking. A key focus has been on strengthening students’ reading skills through the use of clear Learning Intentions and Success Criteria, along with timely verbal and written feedback aligned with our reading rubric.
To make learning more visible and engaging, students took part in bilingual reading tasks using platforms such as Blooket.com, Kahoot.com and Gimkit to boost vocabulary. We also integrated Visible Thinking Routines like Colour-Symbol-Image and Think-Pair-Share, helping students reflect on their reading, make meaningful connections, and express their understanding confidently.
In Upper Junior School, Year 3, 4 & 5 learners developed their expressive language through spontaneous role-play. They created and performed dialogues using kind and respectful expressions in Bahasa Malaysia. Students were able to identify the purpose of the task, reflect on their performance, and set personal goals for improvement.
Additionally, Year 4 learners explored the unit Kebersihan Diri (Personal Hygiene). To demonstrate their understanding, they designed creative comics that combined language skills with artistic expression. These comics served as valuable evidence of learning, showing how students applied teacher feedback to enhance their work.
In Year 3, our learners focused on Daily Conversations in Bahasa Malaysia. They learned useful everyday phrases and expressions through role-play and partner conversations. With visual aids and guided discussions, they practised real-life scenarios and reflected on their progress using the success criteria.
‘Bentuk & Warna’ , the colourful and creative activity done by Year 1 and Foundation learners exploring the names of shapes and colours in Bahasa Malaysia and creatively creating their dream house by using all the shapes given.
Year 1 learners took the challenge to enhance their vocabulary by doing the Scavenger Hunt of the shapes in Bahasa Malaysia.
Our younger learners in the ELC and Lower Junior School have been expanding their vocabulary through songs, pattern-making activities, and other hands-on learning experiences. For example, they explored colour names in Bahasa Malaysia by creating colourful patterns and singing along to interactive tunes. These fun and tactile activities help solidify learning and make it meaningful for our younger students.
Across all year levels, we are proud to see our Bahasa Malaysia classroom grow into spaces where students are actively engaged, clear about their learning goals, and equipped with the tools to monitor their progress. We look forward to seeing their continued growth as confident, capable language learners.
LOTE Mandarin – Term in Review
Ms Wan and Mr Fong, Junior School LOTE Mandarin Teachers
This term has been a vibrant and engaging one in the LOTE Mandarin classroom. Across all year levels, learners have demonstrated commendable enthusiasm and progress in their language learning through a variety of interactive, purposeful activities and structured thinking routines. These routines have encouraged deeper reflection, critical thinking, and meaningful use of language in context. Below is an overview of the rich learning experiences from each cohort:
ELC – Early Exposure to Mandarin
Our youngest learners in the ELC were introduced to basic Mandarin through playful and engaging exposure-based activities. This term, they explored personal pronouns such as “你” (you), “我” (I), “他” (he), “她” (she), and “它” (it), and practised simple self-introductions. They also began learning colours, using songs, games, and visual aids to help make the vocabulary memorable and fun. The focus at this stage is on building familiarity with the sounds and rhythm of the language in a joyful and supportive environment, laying the groundwork for future language development.
Year 1 – Exploring Basic Greetings and Self-Introductions
Our Year 1 learners began their Mandarin learning journey with a focus on basic greetings，self-introductions, age, and family members. Through a dice-based interactive game, learners practised exchanging greetings and sharing their names in Mandarin. This activity fostered a positive and playful learning environment, laying a strong foundation for future communication skills.
Year 2 – Fruits, Vegetables, and Independent Enterprise
Year 2 learners delved into vocabulary related to fruits and vegetables. As part of their culminating project, they are preparing to independently run their own fruit and vegetable stalls. Each item will be clearly priced and beautifully labelled in Mandarin, showcasing both their writing skills and vocabulary knowledge. This real-world simulation allows learners to apply their language skills meaningfully while also fostering independence, creativity, and a sense of responsibility.
Year 3 – Number Fluency and Calendar Knowledge
Year 3 learners extended their understanding of numbers from 40 to 100. Through engaging activities such as rearranging number card games, the Bingo game, and the ever-popular "Number Bomb" game, learners have developed fluency and confidence in using larger numbers in Mandarin. They have demonstrated impressive accuracy and speed, becoming proficient in this area of numeracy. In addition, students applied their number knowledge to learn how to state months, dates, and days of the week in Mandarin. This extension has equipped them with practical skills for expressing calendar-related information and deepened their understanding of how Mandarin is used in everyday contexts.
Year 4 – Verbs and Imperative Structures
Year 4 learners explored imperative sentence structures by identifying and categorising verbs commonly used in commands, such as “请” (please) and “别” (do not). This thinking routine encouraged deeper reflection on language use and provided opportunities for learners to apply verb meaningfully in real-life contexts. The activity was both intellectually stimulating and thoroughly enjoyed by the students. In addition, learners extended their understanding by exploring Mandarin time expressions, equipping themselves with the vocabulary and sentence structures needed to talk about daily routines and schedules. Their dedication and wholehearted involvement in these learning tasks have been truly commendable.
Year 5 – Presenting Hobbies in Mandarin
Our Year 5 learners had a productive term covering multiple areas of vocabulary and communication. They delivered impressive Mandarin presentations on their hobbies, demonstrating growing fluency and confidence. In addition to this, they also learned to describe different forms of transportation and the contents of a school bag using appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures. Their engagement and effort in all areas have been outstanding.
Looking Ahead
Next term, we will continue to expand our students’ cultural understanding through a celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, which will include a hands-on mooncake-making activity. In addition, more thinking routines will be introduced to further enhance learners’ critical thinking skills in the context of Mandarin learning. These routines will support deeper inquiry, language application, and cultural reflection across all year levels.
We commend all students for their dedication and enthusiasm this term and look forward to another term of meaningful and joyful learning.
Year 2 News
Miss Tamara Kerr & Ms Fiona Brookes, Year 2 Teachers
What a fantastic term of learning it has been in Year 2. Our students have shown great focus and enthusiasm across all subject areas
As part of our Inquiry unit, ‘The Dance of Stars and Planets: Patterns in Our Sky,’ students have been investigating space and the solar system. They have been actively learning about the connections between the sun, Earth, and moon, as well as developing their understanding of the planets and the phases of the moon. A memorable activity involved using Oreo cookies to model the moon’s phases, offering a fun and hands-on way to reinforce learning.
Our space and solar system learning was also brought to life in our Visual Art lessons. Students learned how artists like Vincent van Gogh and Peter Thorpe were inspired by space in their work. They looked at van Gogh’s swirling skies in Starry Night and Thorpe’s bold, abstract pictures of rockets and planets. Using these ideas, students created two artworks—one in the style of Starry Night and another inspired by Thorpe’s space-themed designs. The results were creative and unique, showing how learning can shine across different subjects.
Artwork by Kelly Clarke
Artwork by Rayden Lim
Artwork by Ruoxi Liu
Artwork by Eunise Zhang
Our Unit of Inquiry culminated in an exciting excursion to Planetarium Negara. The students were eager to explore the exhibits and took part in a range of engaging activities along the way. A highlight of the day was the full-dome show, featuring three adventurous space cats on a mission to clean up space junk on the moon using their Galaxy Sweeper shuttle. It was an entertaining and meaningful experience that beautifully connected with our learning about patterns in the sky.
MIDDLE & SENIOR SCHOOL
AISM at the World Scholar’s Cup – Chiang Mai Regional Round 2025
Mr Chris Broadbent, Head of Humanities, Careers & Pathways Coordinator
From 1–4 June 2025, a group of 32 AISM students travelled to Chiang Mai, Thailand, to compete in the World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) Regional Round held at Panyaden International School. The WSC is a global academic tournament that celebrates learning across disciplines through collaborative events such as Team Debate, Collaborative Writing, the Scholars Bowl, and the Scholars Challenge.
Panyaden International School provided an amazing venue for the competition. Each classroom is unique, made from bamboo and other natural materials, with the most impressive space being a vast, open-air auditorium with an ornate bamboo roof. Over two days of rigorous and rewarding competition, our students represented AISM with distinction, displaying kindness, teamwork, resilience, and intellectual curiosity.
We are incredibly proud of our students for their hard work and impressive results in Chiang Mai. Dozens of medals were won across all events, with particularly strong performances in the Scholars Challenge and Team Debate.
Here are some of our highlights:
Junior Division:
Ru Qian, Charlotte Hill, and Chelsea Unsworth achieved First Place in Debate, First Place in the Scholars Bowl, and were awarded Second Place Overall Team. Individually, Ru Qian was named Third Place Overall Scholar, and Caden Cheong placed Fifth Overall Scholar.
Senior Division:
Iggy Jones, Sarah Scavino, and Alex Mukhidinov were crowned Top Overall Team (champions of the whole competition), winning First Place in the Scholars Bowl, First Place in the Challenge, and Second Place in Debate.
Individually, Iggy Jones was named Top Overall Scholar in the entire competition and also secured First Place in the Challenge. Alex Mukhidinov placed Fourth Overall, and Sarah Scavino ranked Seventh Overall.
Suveena Shanker was recognised as the Top Writer in the Senior Division.
Brain Brawl 2025: A Battle of Wits, Words, and a New Crown
Mr Steven Webster, MSS English & Humanities Teacher
On Friday, 30 May 2025, the annual Brain Brawl – Interactive Debate Showcase brought the auditorium to life with passionate arguments, divided opinions, and plenty of laughter. This year’s event not only upheld our tradition of spirited intellectual debate, a new tradition was introduced.
The atmosphere was electric as students and staff gathered to witness a showcase of sharp minds and persuasive voices. From heated exchanges to humorous rebuttals, the audience was fully engaged, not just as spectators, but as active adjudicators, casting their votes for best speakers and winning teams.
This year also marked the birth of a new tradition. In honour of Mr Christopher Broadbent, who has championed critical thinking and student voice at AISM for over 13 years through his tireless work with the World Scholars Cup, a new floating trophy was unveiled: The Crown of Broadbent.
This prestigious trophy will be awarded annually to the team that emerges victorious in the Teachers vs Students Debate, triumphing through clarity, logic, and persuasive power. It symbolises more than just victory - it represents eloquence, intellect, and pride.
In addition, the day featured a lively Rapid-Fire Mini Debate, with the classic and controversial motion: “Pineapple belongs on pizza.” Representing the proposition were Charlotte Hill and Ru Qian How, who faced off against Chelsea Unsworth and Ayra Akmal Haakim. With confident delivery and sharp reasoning, the proposition team took the win, and Charlotte Hill was crowned Best Speaker.
The main event was a tightly contested Teachers vs Students Debate on the motion: “Exams are an outdated way to measure intelligence.” The student team - Iggy Jones, Alex Mukhidinov, and Sarah Scavino - presented compelling arguments for reform, while the teachers - Mr Ogle, Ms Bun, and Mr Tickle - defended the status quo with wit and wisdom. After careful deliberation (and plenty of audience voting), the teachers were named the first ever recipients of The Crown of Broadbent, with Mr Ogle honoured as Best Speaker.
At AISM, we believe that debate is more than a competition, it is a vital life skill. It teaches us to listen deeply, speak clearly, and think critically. In a world filled with noise, the power to argue well is a weapon of understanding, a tool for truth, and a path to change.
Mr Chris Broadbent holding the Crown of Broadbent
The Students vs Teachers Debate featuring (from left to right) Sarah Scavino, Alex Mukhidinov and Iggy Jone, Mr Chris Broadbent (Adjudicator) Mr Ogle, Ms Bun and Mr Tickle.
The winners of The Crown of Broadbent: Mr Ogle, Ms Bun, Mr Chris Broadbent (Adjudicator) and Mr Tickle.
Bringing Language to Life: Interactive Learning in Chinese Classes
Ms Hor Kai Lin, MSS Mandarin Teacher
Here is Year 11 Tivador’s drawing, created by following Jada’s verbal instructions.
Over the weeks, Year 11 Chinese Continuers students took part in fun, interactive activities to practise describing pets. In pairs, one student gave verbal descriptions while the other drew the pet, followed by role-switching and sharing. This activity helped students develop their speaking and listening accuracy in real-time communication. They also enjoyed a lively guessing game where one student described an animal while their partner, with their back to the screen, guessed the animal, bringing both vocabulary reinforcement and laughter to the class.
Year 9 and 10 students explored the themes of relationships and technology. As part of their learning, they wrote heartfelt letters home—an unfamiliar yet meaningful task for many in the social media age. To raise awareness of digital risks, students also participated in a phone scam role-play, acting out real-life scam scenarios to build awareness and critical thinking. The role-play helped students identify scam tactics and practise persuasive and defensive language strategies in context.
Year 9 and 10 students took on the roles of scammers and victims in engaging role-play activities, learning to identify common tricks used in phone scams.
Year 8 students practised doctor–patient dialogues as part of their unit on illness and healthy living, voting on the most realistic performances. This role-play helped reinforce vocabulary and conversational sentence structures in a meaningful context. They also took part in restaurant role-plays, working in pairs to design menus, prepare dishes, and serve their “customers”—bringing language learning to life. The activity enabled students to apply hospitality-related vocabulary and engage in interactive customer-service dialogue, including stating prices, collecting payment, and giving change.
Year 8 students had fun acting as doctors—writing prescriptions and giving injections as part of their unit on illnesses.
Year 8 students enjoyed their 'breakfast restaurant' role-play.
Year 7 advanced students also participated in a debate on a clothing-related topic. The activity inspired them to learn how to conduct research, express their stance, defend their viewpoints, and develop critical thinking skills.
Year 7 students engaged in a thought-provoking debate on clothing.
Flavours of Learning: A Cross-Cultural Culinary Exploration
Ms Stephanie Rajani & Ms Hor Kai Lin, MSS French and Chinese Teacher
At the end of the term, students from Year 6 to Year 12 French and Chinese classes came together for a vibrant and meaningful cultural food activity. As part of their language and cultural studies, the students had the opportunity to prepare traditional dishes from both cultures—French Madeleines and a homemade Chinese seaweed tofu egg soup. These dishes not only delighted the taste buds but also served as a hands-on introduction to the culinary customs that are deeply rooted in the respective cultures.
The students were enthusiastic and highly engaged throughout the process, especially the younger Year 6 participants. For many of them, it was their first time cracking an egg or preparing food from scratch. They learned valuable practical skills such as ingredient preparation, basic cooking techniques, and the importance of cleaning up responsibly after cooking.
More than just a cooking session, this experience helped students appreciate cultural diversity through food, strengthened cross-year collaboration, and offered a fun and memorable way to end the term. Activities like these support our goal of holistic, experiential learning and provide students with deeper connections to the languages and cultures they study.
We also held our own whilst competing on a global scale with much larger schools. Overall, the school ranked a respectable 335th overall out of an impressive 1804 schools that participated worldwide.
The dedication of our language teachers and the engagement as well as enthusiasm of the faculty’s students were on full display at the EPLC 2025. These results highlight the school's continued commitment to fostering a love for languages and empowering students to achieve their full potential in a range of settings.
Congratulations to all students who participated in the 2025 Education Perfect Languages Championship and special thanks to our LOTE teachers, Ms Rajani, Ms Hor and Ms Rashina for empowering and encouraging our students to be passionate language learners.
Education Perfect Languages Championship 2025
Ms Gayatri Unsworth, Head of Language Acquisition Faculty
A number of our talented language learners in the MSS recently participated in the Education Perfect Languages Championships (EPLC) 2025, held virtually via the Education Perfect platform.
This annual competition brought together learners from over 1800 schools worldwide to celebrate language learning and challenged students to demonstrate their language aptitude and abilities in a range of different languages.
AISM secured a 3rd place overall position for the Malaysian schools category and achieved podium finishes in a number of different language categories, including French and Chinese, in the Malaysian rankings.
The abilities of our MSS language learners were also on full display as AISM students managed to achieve a number of awards. Congratulations to Fiza Gupta (Year 9) and Julia Yu (Year 7) for accruing enough points to be recognised with Silver Awards, Ruohan Liu (Year 6) and Lisa Li (Year 7) for achieving Bronze Awards and last but not least, Matthew Pan (Year 6) and Natalie Wang (Year 7) for securing Credit Awards.
We also held our own whilst competing on a global scale with much larger schools. Overall, the school ranked a respectable 335th overall out of an impressive 1804 schools that participated worldwide.
The dedication of our language teachers and the engagement as well as enthusiasm of the faculty’s students were on full display at the EPLC 2025. These results highlight the school's continued commitment to fostering a love for languages and empowering students to achieve their full potential in a range of settings.
Congratulations to all students who participated in the 2025 Education Perfect Languages Championship and special thanks to our LOTE teachers, Ms Rajani, Ms Hor and Ms Rashina for empowering and encouraging our students to be passionate language learners.
IESC Students Shine in the 2025 Learning Village Competition
Ms Gayatri Unsworth, Head of Language Acquisition Faculty
Our Year 6 to Year 9 IESC students recently participated in the Learning Village Annual Competition, showcasing their English language abilities as well as active engagement with the Learning Village platform, which is used as part of the IESC programme.
As part of the competition, students earned points for completing different English language tasks, undertaking particular language challenges and completing various activities. Many of our IESC learners engaged with the competition rigorously, securing high points and also contributing to AISM being named as the 2nd Top School worldwide, for overall points collected by a school.
Congratulations in particular to our Top 3 Point Scorers who contributed significantly to our success as a school - Top Scorer: Woomin Choi (7G), 2nd Top Scorer: Jaehyo Park (7W) and Third Top Scorer: Dan Aoyoma (6G).
To recognise their outstanding efforts and achievements, our Top 10 students were recently presented with a certificate by our Principal, Mr Aaron Wise.
Congratulations once again to all our Learning Village annual competition participants as well as winners, and special thanks to our IESC teaching team for their continued high quality teaching, guidance and support of our English language learners.
AIMS Language Championship 2025
Ms Gayatri Unsworth, Head of Language Acquisition Faculty
A number of our passionate MSS language learners recently participated in the 2025 Annual AIMS Language Championship, held at HELP International School Malaysia.
This annual competition brought together 700 language learners from approximately 30 International Schools from all over Malaysia, to compete in a range of different first-language and foreign-language categories.
Whilst our students were not able to secure any podium finishes, they were wonderful ambassadors for our school, displaying our school values in full spirit as they delivered their respective speeches showing professionalism, talent and passion.
We are very proud of our 6 MSS participants for their perseverance and preparation, as despite being nervous about speaking in a foreign or second language in front of an unknown audience, they put their best foot forward in this competition.
Congratulations once again to Charlotte Cheong (Year 7 / French), Antonia Chaves (Year 8 / Spanish) Inaaya Salman (Year 8 / Chinese), Zaynab Fatima (Year 8 / Chinese), Ginny Sam (Year 8 / French), and Malo Haddad Monmont (Year 9 / French). Thank you also to Ms Rajani and Ms Hor for guiding our students and working hard to vet their speeches and prepare them well for this competition.
AISM Chess Tournament 2025
Ms Stephanie Rajani, French Teacher and Pastoral Coordinator Stage 6
Last week, AISM held its 2025 Chess Tournament. Staff and students from Middle School and Senior School joined the event. The tournament was exciting. Players showed great skill, focus, and fair play. Chess clocks were used, which made the games even more intense and fun.
The final match was between Lukas from Year 11 and Lucas from Year 12. Both students played very well and showed strong thinking. After a tough game, Lukas won and took first place.
Congratulations to our winners:
- 1st Place: Lukas T.
- 2nd Place: Lucas Y.
- 3rd Place: Derek
Thank you to all students and teachers who joined or helped with the tournament. The AISM Chess Tournament was a great way for our school community to enjoy and celebrate chess. We look forward to more chess events in the future that help us think, stay strong, and enjoy friendly competition.
Drug Education Talk for Year 11 and 12 Students
Mrs Mac and Nurse Alice, School Nurses
At the end of May, Year 11 and 12 students attended an engaging and informative Drug Education Talk in the school library.
Clinical Psychologist Evelyn Ngui led the session from Sunway Medical Centre, who shared valuable insights on the psychological and physiological effects of drug use.
Students gained a deeper understanding of the impact of substance abuse and learned practical strategies for making informed, healthy choices. The talk was part of our ongoing commitment to student wellbeing and education.
Organized by AISM School Nurse Team and Year 11 and 12 Coordinator Stephanie Rajani.
WHOLE SCHOOL
Celebrating Student Success in MSSD and AIMS Competitions!
Mr Ivan Yoong, Whole School CCA & Sports Coordinator
We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students who recently represented AISM in the MSSD (Majlis Sukan Sekolah Daerah) and AIMS (Association of International Malaysian Schools) sporting events. Their dedication, sportsmanship, and determination have brought great pride to our school community.
AIMS Sports
The 2024-25 AIMS Seasons have concluded recently. Our students participated in multiple sports across the season. In the highly competitive AIMS events, our students demonstrated exceptional talent and resilience. Competing against students from 8 other international schools in the Yellow Division, our athletes secured several top positions across various sports. Additionally, AISM marked a historic achievement by winning its first-ever U13 Girls Badminton Championship.
- U13 Girls Badminton - Overall Champion
- AIMS Primary Athletics Carnival - First runner-up
- AIMS Secondary Athletics Carnival - First runner-up
- Overall Champion in the O15 Boys & Girls Category
| AIMS Badminton | ||
|---|---|---|
| Age Group | Student Name | Result |
| U13 Girls | Ashley, Ella, Suenne, Lisa, Kelly, Meridith, Natalie | Champion |
| U13 Boys | Isaac, Kyle, Hedi, Neil, Giovanni, Bailin, Won Yul | First Runner - up |
| U15 Girls | Ashley, Ella, Flora, Natalie, Lisa, Yi Rou, Suenne | |
| U15 Boys | Kyle, Hedi, Bailin, Neil Pan, Jaehyo, Giovanni, Won Yul | |
| AIMS Volleyball | ||
|---|---|---|
| Age Group | Student Name | Result |
| U13 Girls | Suenne, Qian Hua, Ashley, Louise, Charlotte, Jen Yi, Jing Rou, Chelsea, Sera | 2nd Place |
| U15 Boys | Anson, King Han, Max, Gaku, Juan Yun Yeonwoo, Lap Yin, Eiji, Alex | |
| U15 Girls | Pui Mun, Suenne, Qian Hua, Ashley, Alaani, Chelsea, Sera | 3rd Place |
| AIMS U9 & U11 Mixed Tee Ball | |
|---|---|
| Age Group | Student Name |
| U9 | Harvey, Rayanne, Declan, Tina, Chenshuo, Rin, Haruto, Mei, Fusuke, Rachelle, Bino, Mizuna, Danya |
| U11 | Edward, Suzuka, Belvan, Haru, Jian Zi, Ammara, Yi Chen, Laura, Fletcher, Grace, Yukitaka, Manuela, Youri, Iroha |
Our athletes not only brought home medals but also displayed commendable discipline, teamwork, and leadership throughout the event.
MSSD (Majlis Sukan Sekolah Daerah)
The recent MSSD sports competitions also saw our students shine on a district platform, competing with other local and private schools across Damansara Perdana, Selangor.
| MSSD Sports | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sports | Age Category | Student Name |
| Bowling | 15 & Under Girls | Ashley |
| Golf | 15 & Under Boys | Arez |
| Golf | 15 & Under Girls | Isabelle, Aisha |
| Table Tennis | 15 & Under Boys | Xingyu, Joshua, Giovanni, Yuet Kah, Bailin, Chris |
| Table Tennis | 15 & Under Girls | Emma, Ashley, Elise, Natalie, Qian Hua |
| Table Tennis | 12 & Under Boys | Xingyu, Jian Zi, Jasper, Giovanni, Corwin |
Beyond the trophies and accolades, these events provided valuable opportunities for our students to develop leadership, resilience, and friendships through sport. They represented AISM with integrity and enthusiasm, embodying the true spirit of sportsmanship.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all participants, coaches, and supporters who contributed to these successful outings. Your commitment and hard work have truly made us proud!
AISM Coaching Team:
- PE Department, Cikgu Adila, Mr Pollock & Ms Emma
Below is the list of sports academies for your reference.
- Badminton - DVSG Badminton Academy - davisgoh@ymail.com
- Basketball - Atlas Ballers - atlasballers@gmail.com
- Soccer - Proactive Sports Academy - proactivesportsacademy101@gmail.com
- Soccer - FCKL - www.fckualalumpur.com/trials
- Bowling - MYBS Bowling Academy - malaysiayouthbowlingclub@gmail.com
- Golf - Quaid Golf Academy - general@mqigmy.com
- Karate - Rivals Martial Art - marial_jc@hotmail.com
- Fencing - X Fencing Academy - xfencingacademy@gmail.com
Let’s continue to encourage our students to pursue excellence in both academics and co-curricular activities.
2’s International Karate Club Championships 2025
Mr Ivan Yoong, Whole School CCA & Sports Coordinator
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Mathys, who emerged as the Champion in the Junior Category at the recent Karate Championship!
Mathys demonstrated incredible focus, discipline, and determination throughout the competition. Facing tough contenders from various schools and clubs, he delivered an exceptional performance that earned him the top spot in his catego
We are extremely proud of Mathys and congratulate him on this well-deserved success. Well done, Mathys!
CCA Update
Mr Ivan Yoong, Whole School CCA & Sports Coordinator
Term 2 CCAs Conclude - Thursday, 19 June 2025
Term 3 CCAs Commence - Monday, 21 July 2025
Term 3 CCAs Conclude - Thursday, 11 September 2025
ICAS Registration Final Call - Deadline 16th of June!
Ms Charlotte Spence, Head of Diverse Educational Needs
ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) is an internationally recognised program that assesses students' academic skills across a range of subject areas. Designed to recognise and reward academic excellence, ICAS challenges students to apply their knowledge, think critically, and solve complex problems.
To register please fill out the google form: ICAS Registration
Participation in ICAS provides students with:
- Recognition of Academic Achievement: Students receive certificates and detailed results to celebrate their success and motivate continued growth.
- Detailed Feedback: Each student receives an individual report that highlights their strengths and identifies areas for improvement, providing valuable insights to enhance future learning.
- Opportunities to Unlock Potential: By engaging with challenging questions and external benchmarks, students are encouraged to stretch their abilities and reach new academic heights.
All ICAS assessments will be conducted at school during the scheduled dates.
Assessment Dates for 2025:
- ICAS Maths: Wednesday, 16 July 2025 (Years 2–10)
- ICAS Science: Thursday, 17 July 2025 (Years 2–10)
- ICAS English: Friday, 18 July 2025 (Years 2–10)
- ICAS Digital Technologies: Monday, 21 July 2025 (Years 2–7)
- ICAS Writing: Tuesday, 22 July 2025 (Years 3–10)
Important Information:
- Fees for each assessment are detailed on the registration form.
- The deadline for registration is Monday, 16 June 2025.
For more information, please visit the EATS website: https://www.eats.com.my/
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at hod.learningenrichment@aism.edu.my
We encourage all interested students to participate and take this exciting opportunity to celebrate their achievements and further their academic journey!
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