Tadika Brainchild Hari Raya Party 2 Oct 2009

It seems like Issac had been settled down and started to enjoy his school. Again, the Hari Raya Party, this time you choose your favourite T-Shirts and pants. As usual, there was a lot of titbits and drinks for all the children in the school. Just that, the long tables is for the 3 Year and 4 Year kids celebration.

You do really enjoyed your party with your friends…

Putra Mosque 22 Nov 2009

Putra Mosque steals the limelight as one of the must sees when in Putrajaya. Three quarter of the beautiful dusky pink mosque floats on Putrajaya Lake, at a choice location that can be easily accessed by congregants and other visitors.

The architecture of the mosque is commendable. It reflects the evolution of mosque designs in Malaysia, with its Islamic-inspired architecture taking into account traditional design elements and craftsmanship, local materials and weather conditions.

The mosque is modelled after Persian Islamic architecture of the Safavid period with several elements derived from other Muslim cultures.

The main entrance to the mosque is patterned after gates to public buildings in Muslim Persia. The building was constructed mainly with rose-tinted granite, which is offset by brown-stained cengal woodwork to enhance the decorative features on the doors, windows and panels.

In addition, the mosque boasts three main functional areas such as the Prayer Hall, the Sahn or courtyard, with the minaret and learning facilities and function rooms.

We are unable to go in, but it is really nice architecture…

Source from http://www.virtualmalaysia.com/ & http://www.cuti.com.my/

Perdana Putra Building 22 Nov 2009

The Perdana Putra Building is located in Precinct 1 and overlooks Putrajaya Lake, Putra Mosque and Dataran Putra. This six-storey natural stone clad office complex comprises the Prime Minister's Office, the offices of the Deputy Prime Minister and Chief Secretary to the Government.

The two lower levels of the building sit on a strong perimeter base which supports fluted columns rising across the remaining four levels. The base symbolises the strong and stable foundation that is necessary to administer a dynamic and prosperous country such as Malaysia while the series of columns denote the orderly and united people that support the sovereignty of Malaysia.

The design of the Perdana Putra Building incorporates elements of Islamic-Mogul architecture. Its green pitched roof converges at the onion-shaped glazed mosaic main dome - a replica of Masjid Zahir in Alor Setar, Kedah - and surrounded by four smaller domes denoting iron bunga raya motifs and water jet stone carvings decorate the Main Block.

We did not manage to get in as it is close on Sunday, but manage to take a snapshot!

Source from http://www.virtualmalaysia.com/ & http://www.cuti.com.my/

A Day Out at Putrajaya 22 Nov 2009

It is a Sunday and actually Mummy ran out of ideas where should we go, then the word ‘Putrajaya’ strike Mummy’s mind. Then, here we go. We reached the famous Dataran Putra. The kids were so happy and kept on raining up and down all over the square. Daddy was so happy and keep on using his new Canon DSLR camera shooting both children.

The Dataran Putra or the Putra Square is designed to be the nation's leading centre for staging national events and formal parades.

Located at Precinct 1, Dataran Putra comprises an outer 11-pointed star, which represents the 11 states when Malaysia gained independence, followed by an inner 13-pointed star representing the subsequent 13 states of Malaysia, and an inner-most 14-pointed star that represents the 13 states as well as the Federal Territory.

As the venue for major events, the Dataran is one of the most attractive landmarks in Putrajaya. Its design incorporates local motifs and cultural values. The circular shape of the Dataran does not only determine the termination of the Boulevard but also acts as a hinge linking the Boulevard axis towards the Mercu Tanda. Indeed, it is the main access to the Prime Minister's Office complex, Perdana Walk, Putra Mosque, Putra Bridge and the Promenade.

We were walking down to the lower ground of the place, there is a playground there. We had our snacks there while Issac and Annabelle were playing at the playground. The playground itself is a ship like look. It is not really a whole day, but probably 2 hours just before we noticed the sky started to turn dark and it seems like heavy rain coming. And yes, it did.

Source from http://www.virtualmalaysia.com/ & http://www.cuti.com.my/

Issac’s 4 Joyful 1 Progress Report

Mummy is so happy that overall his progress is improving. The teacher’s comments on the term 1 and term 2 really can see the differences.

Really touching when you see your son is improving everyday, really want to cry…

One will have to become a father or mother then, only he or she will know what and how the feels or experience being a mother or father.

Children Learn What They Live
If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.
If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.
If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.
If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.
If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.
If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.
If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance, they learn patience.
If children live with praise, they learn appreciation.
If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.
If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.
If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.
If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.
If children live with fairness, they learn justice.
If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.
If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them.
If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.

~ Dorothy Law Nolte

Tadika Brainchild Parents Teachers Meeting 20 Nov 2009

Today is the day to meet up with the teachers and discuss Issac’s academic and non-academic progress. Teacher Joyce had given a time slot of 15 minutes and ours was at 9:30am. Due to Daddy had a early site meeting that need to be attended, thus we went to Brainchild earlier, just in case if can slot in earlier time slot, if some of the parents cannot attend earlier. And, Daddy and Mummy were so lucky. We managed to squeeze at time 8:45am because one of the parents late.

We were discussing with Teacher Joyce about Issac’s progress. All of us including Teacher Joyce are agreed and happy seeing Issac’s development either in academic and non-academic. Because both Daddy and Mummy can see the progress of Issac. Issac has improve a lot, from his conduct, health, moral development, music and movement arts & craft, numerical development, phonological awareness, emotional development, physical development and personal social development, etc. Mummy can see the tears in Teacher Joyce’s eyes. It’s the joyous tears. During Mummy told Teacher Joyce that Mummy was so happy when got to know Issac had the Best Improvement Award in his class. Mummy’s tears burst out. Teacher Joyce was teasing Mummy do not make her cry too.

When we were talking about Issac’s character, Daddy did mention that Issac is the kind of boy that introvert. Teacher Joyce advised that not to scold him or beat him when he is doing something wrong, but to encourage him. This will built his confidence level. She also advised that have to talk to him slowly and softly, so that he will tell anything that he is not happy and keep inside his heart. And, will make his imbalance of his emotion. Issac is still young now, so it is still ok that to mould him still. We thanked Teacher Joyce for her guidance, and thanked to Patrick and Theresa too.

We had gifted 2 T-Shirts for Issac and Annabelle from the Mamil Gold promotion team which stationed at the front gate. What a Day!

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This one I had extracted out from Esiang’s Facebook Notes. Made me remind of Mum. Issac and Annabelle, Mummy’s Mum is your both Grandmother. Hope when you see this, when both of you grow up.