My Country, Malaysia

by Eunice Tan Yuen Chee, Sophomore 2 Cempaka, Class of 2019 When the British raised their white flag,“Malaya was born!” we bragged.31st of August, 1957, our Malayan flag was raised,We stood proud for what we have achieved after so many days.  We tilled this land of glory,as we celebrate our victory.Our honourable founding father, Tunku Abdul Rahman, pushed us further,  Just to get back what was ours,The British no longer in power.  On the 16th of September, 1963,...

Tales Of An Outsider

by Imran bin Idham Sabki, Sophomore 1 Terra, Class of 2019   Despite my age, I’ve experienced more than most other people, and my most valuable experiences have been in the eyes of an outsider. I feel it as a necessity to share my life with everyone to open up the dormant viewpoints of society. By the end of my story, you will understand outsiders, ergo, you will feel what they feel.    It started on the day I...

Language and Communication Special Assembly

by Manisha Mahadeva, Junior 1 Cempaka, Class of 2017 On the 22nd of March, Cempaka Damansara Heights was extremely honoured to have yet another esteemed guest give a special talk during an assembly-Dato Elizabeth Soo. Dato Elizabeth has made a name for herself in the hospitality arena, with more than 26 years of experience as the Public Relations and Marketing Communication Director for various well known hotels such as the Kuala Lumpur Hilton, Pan-Pacific group in Malaysia and...

Twelve Gifts of Christmas

By Kristen Phang, Junior 2 Cempaka, Class of 2016 Photo Courtesy of Google Images I don’t remember much about my hometown, nor my memories of living there. Justifiably, I was only six. Ironically, all I could remember was the day I left with with my father to Cambridge where he was due to teach. I didn’t mind much, it didn’t seem as if I had much to hold on to, in the sleepy town of Saint Ives. The...

Opening Doors Within

by Tan Hao Yu, Nicholas, Junior 1 Cempaka, Class of 2017 The Team to Mumbai           Photo Credit : Ms. Fahrulina Cempaka School students and teachers experienced a complete mindset change when they distributed food to Mumbai’s “rat-pickers” from the 6th to the 11th of December 2015. When interviewed on her experience during this trip, Chong Mee Hun, main organiser of the Cempaka IBDP educational charity trip to Mumbai, she replied, “It was a heartbreaking...

The Joy of Christmas

by Manisha Mahadeva, Junior 1 Cempaka, Class of 2017 Courtesy of Google Images (www.hdwallpaperscool.com) HO HO HO! It’s finally that time of the year again. A time for joy and fun, because the first term is done! Christmas is one of the most festive holidays celebrated by people all around the world, no matter what religion or race they are. Besides honouring the birth of Jesus Christ, this lively festival manages to bring people together and strengthen the...

Giving Back to Humanity - India Community Trip 2015

by Tan Hao Yu, Nicholas, Junior 1 Cempaka, Class of 2017 It is a dream to achieve our goals in life. Once we succeed, however, it is a must to give back to society.  The fundraising campaign held by the IB students for the trip. This year, 23 of our very own Cempakans, along with 4 teachers will be going to Mumbai, India as part of a voluntary service programme to give back to humanity. This 6-day trip...