Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman

Infobox Secondary school
name = Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman
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motto = "Ilmu Panduan Hidup"
established = 1957
type = Secondary School,
Boarding School AN ELITE SBP
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gender = Boys
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principal = Tuan Haji Guffri bin Alpiah AMN PPT
asst principal = Encik Zulkarnain bin Zainal Abidin
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students = approx. 600
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address = Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah
city = Ipoh
state = Perak
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athletics = Muhammad Syazwan bin Nordin(Olahragawan Sekolah 2008)
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free_label_1 = First Principal
free_1 = Tun Hamdan bin Sheikh Tahir (1957-1960)
free_label_2 = Favourite Principal
free_2 = Tuan Haji Guffri bin Alpiah
free_label_3 = Sports House: a) BLUE HOUSE b) BLACK HOUSE c) RED HOUSE d) WHITE HOUSE e) GREEN HOUSE f) YELLOW HOUSE
National_ranking = PMR 2006-First in Malaysia SPM 2007-Last in Malaysia
website = http://www.staripoh.com/
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History

Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman (or more commonly known as STAR) is a public fully-residential school in Malaysia fully funded by the Government of Malaysia. Named after the first King of the Federation of Malaya, Almarhum Seri Paduka Baginda Tuanku Abdul Rahman ibni Almarhum Tuanku Muhammad, it is located in Ipoh, Perak. The school initially started at an army camp in "Baeza Avenue" (now known as Jalan Hospital). Formerly known as Malay Secondary School, this all-boys school was built by the Malayan government in 1957 to uplift the educational status of Malays in Malaya.

Sekolah Bestari

Sekolah bestari merupakan satu konsep sekolah di Malaysia. Konsep ini akan membawa kepada pendemokrasian pendidikan sepenuhnya. Sekolah ini bukan hanya untuk mereka yang pintar tetapi ia merupakan cara bestari bagi menjamin setiap pelajar - kuat atau lemah, kaya atau miskin - mencapai potensi sepenuhnya dalam cara yang paling sesuai mengikut kadar dan gaya pembelajaran yang berlainan. Teknologi komputer akan membolehkan kepelbagaian dibina dalam sistem pendidikan.

Pada peringkat permulaan, empat mata pelajaran, iaitu Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Inggeris, Matematik dan Sains, akan diperkenalkan di Sekolah Bestari dengan menggunakan teknolgi terkini sebagai kaedah dan teknik pengajaran dan pembelajaran. Semua bahan pengajaran dan pembelajaran disediakan dalam bentuk perisian yang direka oleh Pusat Pemkembangan Kurikulum bersama dengan Bahagian Teknolohi Pendidikan, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia.

Untuk menentukan kejayaan pelaksanaan konsep Sekolah Bestari, guru-guru di sekolah yang dipilih menjadi sekolah bestari, akan diberi latihan dalam perkhidmatan, khasnya dalam bidang pedagogi untuk aktiviti pengajaran dan pembelajaran melalui penggunaan teknologi terkini. Bagi sekolah-sekolah bestari yang ditubuhkan, tenaga pengajar dan pentadbirnya akan dipilih oleh Ketua Pasukan Bertugas Sekolahh Bestari di bawah Bahagian Sekolah, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia.

Perkembangan Sekolah Bestari telah menjadi satu arah-aliran dalam perkembangan pendidikan yang tidak dapat dielakkan dalam reformasi pendidikan di Malaysia. Sekolah Bestari ini merupakan sekolah satu-satunya dapat melahirkan pelajar-pelajar yang cerdik dan berpengetahuan, dan dijangkakan akan mampu bersaing apabila menghadapi cabaran-cabaran Wawasan Negara.

Briged Bestari

Briged bestari adalah salah satu bukti yang mengatakan sekolah itu adalah sekolah Bestari.Di sekolah ini Briged bestari ditubuhkan pada tahun 2006.Preesident bagi Briged Bestari pada tahun 2007 ialah Saudara Fikri Rahmat Bin Mohammed Fauzi.STARIAN037.

House Spirit

Currently students from form 1 to form 5 attend STAR. Previously there were classes up to form 6, but later the ministry of education only allowed up to form 5 for the boarding school. Originally, students were accommodated in hostels based on their "houses". These houses are designated with colours. There are 6 house colours, which are Rumah Hijau (Green House), Rumah Biru (Blue House), Rumah Hitam (Black House), Rumah Merah (Red House), Rumah Putih (White House), Rumah Kuning (Yellow House) to identify their affiliations for competitive purposes (sports, competitions).

Currently students are grouped together in dormitories according to houses but not in the original blocks. The old Green House block was converted into a library and the old Yellow House Block into a store.

Recently,the houses are called by nicknames such as Royal Blue, Green Grinds, Black Kingdom, Red Rouser, White Vigour and Yellow Legion though these nicknames are quite fluid and evolve from time to time. For example, in the past Green went by the nickname Evergreen, Yellow by Yellow Dragon, Black by Black Label, and others.

Routine

Classes, self-study, activities for clubs and societies, games and physical exercises were mandatory for every student according to the allotted days and times. The boys daily life was “ruled by the siren”. It would start with a wake-up siren at 5.30 in the morning, followed by the sound of familiar voice (the warden) waking us for the Subuh prayer, with the final siren for lights-off at 11.30 p.m and sleep at night. Further is the timetable that the Starian routinely do everyday, which only different for weekends.

“(a) School Days:

5.30 am Wake up and preparation for Subuh

6.30 am…. Breakfast

7.15 am Morning Assembly ( basketball court for everyday except Monday, at Hall )

1.30 pm…. Lunch

3.30 pm…. Afternoon Preparation Class

4.30 pm…. End of prep. hours. Ready for Asr prayer and riadah.

5.00 to 6.30 pm … Riadah

6.30 to 7.10 pm…. Dinner

7.15 pm…. Surau activity ( Maghrib prayer, Al-Quran recital, and zikrullah )

8.30 to 10.30 pm…. Night Preparation Class

10.30to 11.00 pm…. Supper

11.30 pm…. lights off!!!

12.00 pm…. On the bed everyone!!! The inspection by "Pak Guard" began.

(b) Fridays:

Changes in the above:

12.00 noon…. Lunch

12.45 noon… Mosque.

(c) Saturdays

after Subuh to the night: free time for students

(d) Sundays

10.00 am Outing (optional)

Changes from time table (a):

8.00 to 9.00 am… Formal Inspection of Hostels by wardens

10.00 to 12.00 am Morning Preparation Class

12.00 noon…. Lunch

chool Anthem

Bangunlah wahai teman-temanku,
Berkorban segenap tenagamu,
Bersama berusaha memajukan bangsa,
Serta tanah air kita.
Bangunlah tuntut segala ilmu,
Tunjukkan kebaktianmu,
Jangan membuang masa,
Dengannya sia-sia,
Kerna ILMU PANDUAN HIDUP.

Cheer Songs

Cheer songs are unique and part of the well-guarded tradition of the school. Basically the cheers are sung to support the school team in various sports (usually in football and rugby). The cheers are a compilation of catchy songs in malay and English. The cheers are always led by one or more cheerleaders, who are final year seniors.

Rouse Up

Rouse up rouse up young Starians all,
Through out the land our voice resound,
It's Tuanku Abdul Rahman's call,
To win for him our youth our town,
Stand stead fast Starians for your right,
Your word your dignity your pride,
Come march along we'll conquer all the world,
Young Starians side by side,
To this glorious school we give,
Our pledge of loyalty and love,
Oh teachers always in our heart,
Behold the golden age of Star,
Stand stead fast Starians for your right,
Your word your dignity your pride,
Come march along we'll conquer all the world,
Young Starians side by side....

When The STAR

When the STAR ( 2x )
When the STAR goes marching in
throughout the world to win an event
When the STAR goes marching in
( repeat 2x )

Kenek-Keneklah Udang

Kenek-keneklah udang...oi!!
Lembu patahlah tanduk
Sekali kita menyerang...oi!!
Depa tentu lah kalut
...Uwaa...Uwaa...Uwaa
( repeat 6x )

Inilah Barisan Kita

Inilah barisan kita
Yang ikhlas berjuang
Siap sedia berkorban
Untuk nama Sekolah

Sebelum kami berjaya
Jangan harap kami pulang
Ini sumpah setia kami
Menuju kejayaan...

Andai kata kami semua berjaya
Janganlah hangpa terpegun pula
Kami mohon doa...
Agar STAR berjaya....
wahai budak STAR sejati
kalahkan pasukan lawan.....

Rukun Tetangga

STAR nama yang diberi
Abang Form 5 yang kami sanjungi
Berkumpul disini...
Memberi sokongan yang kami redhai

Semangat yang kami curahkan
Tidak dapat dipendami lagi
Wahai budak STAR semua
Kita tetap terror depa kalah jua

Sebelas pemain bersatu
Pahlawan gagah Sekolahku
Kemenangan sudah tentu
Itulah matlamat Sekolahku

STAR nama yang dipuji
Utara ke Selatan negeri
Bersama menyanyi...
Dari awal hingga ke akhir nanti

Dunlop

Dari padang menghijau segar
Singgah di padang ini sebentar
Kami bersemangat waja
Agar trofi kami punya.
( repeat 2x )

Wherever We Go

"Sang by a group of people followed by another large group after the first group end the line"
Wherever we go...
People want to know
Who we are...
Where we come from
So...we tell them
We are the STARians
Mighty! Mighty! STARians...
Rough! Tough! STARians...(3x)
STAR!!!!!

Di Dalam Gelanggang Ini

Di dalam gelanggang ini
Hari ini bertemu lagi ( 2x )
Untuk mempertahankan trofi
Yang berada di tangan kami( 2x )
Pastikan kita yang menang
Wahai pemain STAR tersayang ( 2x )
Agar tetap di Sekolah ini
Lain masa berjumpa lagi ( 2x )

Ulahoop

Bila STAR masuk padang (screams)
Kita mula tunjuk belang (screams)
Bila kita mula menyerang
Depa lari lintang pukang
Bila kita mula sumbat gol (goal!)
Depa jatuh tersungkur
Depa semua dah kelam kabut
Kita gembira bersyukur

Ulala Ulahoop
Ula Ulahoop
Ula Ulalala Ulahoop
(repeat)

Ayak Ayak Kantung

Ayak ayak kantung
Nasi lemak Kak Milah
Attack STAR Attack
Sudah tentu depa kalah

Clapping Song

We sing this song we`r happy
Why should we feel so worry
We play so well and fancy
We are so close to glory
We`r gonna win dont worry
That right my boys lets do it
We`r gonna win dont worry
Thats right my boys lets do it
And everyday we share our dream
And everygame we play to win
Now we dont care now we dont feel
So many foes now where`d they be?
Now you tell me...
(repeat)

Pisang

Pisanglah sireh pisang
Pisang Dato Panglima
Seranglah STAR serang
Serang sampai berjaya

Layang Layang

Layang layang selayang pandang
Budak koleq kami tak pandang
Jual burger di tengah padang
Kami tak beli depa meradang

Pinggan retak nasi dah dingin
Kami tak nak kami tak ingin
Apa nak buat
Kami tak ingin

Budak STAR Main Ragbi

Wahai budak STAR mari kita main ragbi (2x)
Boleh tak boleh kita mesti cuba (2x)
Mula mula tendang bola lepas palang
Bila sudah lepas kita mesti menang

1956 - 1965

2 January 1957 - MSS operated from a temporary site ( a former British Army Barrack ) at Baeza Avenue, Off Ashby Road, Ipoh, Perak with a total intake of 360 students. The first Head-Master of the School was Tuan Hj. Hamdan Bin Sheikh Tahir
26 July 1957 - The last British High Commissioner to Malaya Sir Donald MacGillivery paid a visit to the School.
6 January 1958 - The School moved to its present site along Tiger Lane, Ipoh ( now Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah)
14 May 1958 - Official Opening and Renaming of the School by the first Prime Minister of Federation Of Malaya YTM Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj.
The School is now known as Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman, named after the first Yang Di Pertuan Agong of the Federation, His Majesty Tuanku Abdul Rahman.
23 September 1958 - Royal Visit by the His MajestyYang Di Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Rahman
November 1959 - First batch students sat for Lower Certificate of Education examination.
January 1960 - Form Four Classes started
14 September 1961 - The Ambassador of USA made a visit to the School
November 1961 - STAR’s first batch of candidates ( 155 ) sat for the combined Cambridge Overseas School Certificate/Federation of Malaya Certificate examinations.
January 1962 - Another milestone for STAR when Form Six Classes started
November 1963 - STAR’s first batch of Upper Six Classes ( Arts and Science ) sat for the Overseas Higher School Certificate examination.
January 1964 - A history of a sort when a girl student was admitted ( STAR is a boys’ residential school) to the school joining Lower Six Science class.
January 1965 - More girls power. 13 girls were admitted to the School entering Lower Six classes.
26 June 1965 - The British High Commissioner to Malaysia His Excellency Viscount Head paid a visit to the School.

1966 - 1975

1975 - The School stopped the enrolment of pupils into Remove Classes

1976 - 1985

January 1981 - STAR witnessed the enrolment of first 2nd generation Starian. Alimin Ismadi the son of Ismail Salleh ( second batch ) joining Form One.
June 1981 - Official Launching of Kelas Matrikulasi Sains with Universiti Sains Malaysia.
1982 - STAR celebrated Silver Jubilee
15 August 1982 - Hussein Salleh ( first batch )created history when he returned to the School as its Principal.

1986 - 1995

1981- Sulaiman Cup 10-aside rugby 1st champion (final against MCKK)
1988- Created history for being the 1st school to enter 3 finals during PPM.(Won English & Malay debate, Runners up in Basketball)
1990 - Hockey - U-18 champion Kinta II, whole team representing Kinta II, runners up at district level. Started using the name Anaconda
1991- Champion of interschool rugby in Perak (win over MCKK in final 40-0)
1991- Hockey- Champion Kinta II District

1996 - 2005

Under-14 Rugby - SYS 'Gajah Cup'-

Under-14 SBP North Zone Football Tournament(Champion by beating MCKK in the final, 3-0)

Shell Safety Road Competition in Kuala Lumpur(Representing Perak Team in that competition)

1996 - STAR Malay Debate Team became the Champion in the Prime Minister's Cup (PPM) Debate Championship

2006 - 2008

STAR celebrated its 50 years establishment or so-called Golden Jubilee.

2006 - STAR ranked best school in Malaysia in PMR

2007 - STAR English Debate Team became the runners up in the IIUM Interschool Debate Championship

2007 - STAR English Debate Team became the runners up in the Prime Minister's Cup (PPM) Debate Championship

2007 - STAR English Debate Team was the first Malaysian school to participate in the Australs 07'

2008 - STAR English Debate Team became the Champion in the IIUM Interschool Debate Championship

2008 - STAR English Debate Team was the first Malaysian school to participate in the Asian Universities Debating Championship (AUDC 08')

Hope

All the teachers and students in this beloved and wonderful Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Ipoh are working very hard towards the best ever achievement since this school was opened about 50 years ago. Do you know that the year 2006 was the most fantastic and tremendously exciting moment for the teachers and STARIANs especially? This is because Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Ipoh was announced as the no.1 school with the best ever performances for the Penilaian Menengah Rendah(PMR). There were about 117 out of 127 students who scored all A's in all eight subjects.

As we know, if we want to be successful in anything that we participate in, we have to fix our main goal and work very hard and smartly towards achieving that goal. This philosophy is always practiced by teachers and students in Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Ipoh. The journey and adventure is still flowing as this school will be celebrating its 50 years of establishment, similar to the age of the beloved country, Malaysia which will be also celebrating its birthday on 31st August 2007.

The responsibility to ensure the successful journey of the school now relies on the STARIANS themselves. Although, some of them are not able to suit themselves in this situation, they have to be proud of themselves as they are now able to live as a big happy family- studying and living together in the same area- That's what we want. Courage and positive - thinking attitude will be always in their mind. Ilmu Panduan Hidup!

Related Links

* http://www.staripoh.com

* http://www.psbstar.watch-media.info

* http://www.budakstar.net

* http://obw2006.blogspot.com/

* http://star50yearbook.blogspot.com/