Zaman International School Newspaper Issue 69

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

NEWSPAPER

Volume 7 Issue 69

October 2009

AN UNFORGETTABLE TRIP TO TURKEY

On the 2nd of July 11A we went to Turkey for a summer vacation.

We were so excited because of the fact that the school was over and we were headed to Turkey.

We were 5 students, and our

homeroom teacher. We agreed to meet up at 9:30pm at the Phnom Penh International Airport. We successfully got on board and took a deep breath for the take off. Since we were flying

via Korean Airline, we were supposed to go to Seoul first. As we landed at the Seoul Int. Airport, the next thing we had to do was to wait 7 hours for the flight heading to Istanbul, Turkey.

So, in an effort to kill some time some of us took a tour around the airport, a few were napping, and the rest were surfing the internet At 12:30am we departed from Korean airport to

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Istanbul and arrived at Istanbul airport at 7:00 pm according to local time of Turkey. At the gate way Mr. Selman’s brother came to pick us up to one of his friend’s house for a night. We had dinner at a small restaurant near the house we were going to stay.

When we finished dinner, we took a long walk along the seaside and ate fruits all together

till 10:30 pm. The next day we woke up at 8:00am and we took a shower then waited till 10:00 for the breakfast to be served. When we were done with breakfast, we went to visit Bogazici University which one of the most prestigious universities in Turkey. When we arrived at the campus some of the students guided us around the university

and thus we had a chance to talk to them and to ask them a few questions concerning that university in case one day we might want to come to study here. We left Istanbul at 1:30 pm for Mr.Selman’s hometown. On the way we stopped by the carting center where we had a car racing contest among each other. Our next scheduled stop

was Mr.Selman’s uncle’s house.

As we stayed for a while in his uncle’s house, we invited to Mr.Selman’s own house where were going to meet his family and his relatives. At 7:30pm we left Mr.Selman’s house to another state of Turkey called Bolu. On the way to Bolu we stopped by an outlet center to make some shopping and we

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arrived at Bolu dormitory at 12:00pm. The following day we went to golcuk lake to have breakfast. When we arrived at the top of golcuk mountain, the weather was very cold and there were many people. So, we set to find someplace to make our breakfast. As we found the place, two friends of Mr.Selman started to cook. In the meantime we took a walk around the lake and took some pictures. At 1:00pm we

came back to the dormitory to have some rest. After that we continued our trip to the lake Abant. There we met more of Mr.Selman’s friends and we started to play football near the lake. After we played for a while, we ate some fruits together. At 5:00pm we came back to the dormitory to take our pocket and have dinner with some Turkey businessmen. The dinner was very delicious because it was

barbecue. After we finished dinner, we had to say goodbye to Mr.selman’s friends and we left for Ankara. We arrive at Ankara at 11:30pm . The next day we went to have breakfast in one businessman’s house. Later that day we rided on a teleferic to watch the view of Ankara. When we returned from the teleferic riding, we went to one waterfall and took some pictures and then we went to nearby shopping

center called FTZ shopping center. As we finished shopping, we went to one tall tower known as Atakule to see the view of Ankara. We came back down to play some game on the 1st floor after that we had lunch at McDonald’s. The next day we went to ministry of industry and trade to have breakfast with duputy minister? And then we went to Turkish Grand National Assembly. In the afternoon we

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had lunch with some businessmen at a fish restaurant. Once we were free, we decided to go to the Genclik amusement park. It was a lot of fun. In the afternoon we had bread filled with fish for lunch on the seaside and then we went to Gulhane park to meet some of Mr.selman’s friends. In the evening we went to visit one

famous street known as Istiklal street and then went to Cevahir shopping center where we watched one movie Transformers. The next day we went to Galatasaray stadium and Galatasaray store. After that we went to Profilo shopping center.

In the afternoon we had lunch at Camlica. Later on we went to play paint ball with another group

that came to a trip at Turkey too.

In the next day we went to one island called Princess Island and rode on a phaeton around the island till lunch. After we came back to Istanbul, we went to Minyaturk to see a small models of some internationally famous structures of Turkey and around the world. In the evening we had dinner with some of Mr.Selman’s

friends and brother at Arnavutkoy facilities. The next day we went to metrocity and kanyon shopping centers and went on Bosphorus tour around the seaside after that we went to Akmerkez and Istinye park shopping centers where we watched another movies call Ice age 3 (3d glasses). Next day we went to Cevahir shopping center and bought some lokum(Turkish delights) at Gulluoglu store.

Later that day that we organized a yacht tour with other group and teachers. After we had lunch at the dormitory, we left the dormitory for the Istanbul airport.

At the airport we had to say goodbye to Mr.selman’s brother and some of Zaman teachers.

The airport was su gigantic that we almost missed our flight, because we confused our gate another one. After we arrived at Korea airport, we still had to wait for 5 hours for our flight to Phnom Penh International Airport. On July 13rd we arrived in Pnhom Penh at 10:00pm. In the front gate, we could see our parents and some of Zaman teachers. We were very grateful to our homeroom teacher Mr.Selman for making it possible for us to have such a wonderful trip. **********

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Zaman Family Has Been Growing Up Gradually

Having set off on their journey in 1997 with the motto of “you can reach the top with us, Zaman International School has incorporated 108 more students in ZIS Alumni Family with its 8th graduation ceremony. 12th grade students, their teachers and the administrators have worked out a lot for that night which has been celebrated with great joy as in the previous years. 12th grade students, their families, the ZIS members, the general director Mr. Ali Kökten

and the vice president of National Education (Houth Samreth) have attended the ceremony.

The program having lasted for about 3 hours was joyous for all the people. Cinevision shows, plaquettes, Khmer traditional dance shows, the songs sung, the speeches made, and the diplomas taken at the end of the night showed the gratitude of all attendants. Channary Tauch who ranked the first in the school thanked his teachers stating that

he is proud to be a member of ZIS and happy to have studied in that school. The vice-president of the National Education who gave their diplomas to the 12E and 12F students wished the best of success to the students and thanked Zaman Schools for their precious contribution to the education of Cambodia. Through the end of the night, students experienced both the joy of having been rewarded diplomas and also the grief of leaving the school. After the graduation

c e r e m o n y, t h e p a r e n t s congratulated the students, had photos taken with them and showed their gratitude to the teachers for their contributions.

Zaman Schools, having done everything for the sake of Cambodian education, now resumes its way. We all wish our graduates all the best in their new lives in the hope of coming together in many other graduation ceremonies.

Ta l k i n g a b o u t l a s t y e a r s graduation ceremony, it was one of the most unforgettable memories of our life. This was really the best part of all of our 12th grade activities. Before the event everybody was getting nervous and anxiously waiting for the day to come as soon as possible. Even though we were looking forward to it, we were a bit sad during the whole proceedings of the event. But we were still happy and enjoyed the show and performances along with all the students and school staff.

All the duty students involved with the entertainment were trying really hard at the rehearsals and in the end everybody performed very well on the stage. There were a lot of programs for the ceremony and I think the best part must

have been the time when all 4 classes got their certificates.

Many of the students were crying happily and some of us even threw our caps in the air. For us all, it was a really a time that we can never ever forget.

We tried not to think about the fact that it was the last time for us to be all together in high school and to be with our friends, because everybody was very busy getting ready for the show.

Some of us didn’t even have time to see our friends do their performing on the stage. But one of the things that really grabbed our attention was when the school started the slideshow and were showing pictures of all of us that had been taken all the way back in grades 9 and 10.

We were all were laughing and really had no idea where the

teachers got those pictures from.

Everybody was amazed to see those humorous pictures showing on the slidescreen for everybody to see. Some of us were weeping at that time to see

it all. Anyways, the day meant something very important to us and we will never forget that graduation ceremony.

By 12A

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GENERAL Continued from Page 5 Even though we are all now nice songs, and skillfully apart from each other, the performed traditional dance. graduation which was held on 21-06-09 is still very meaningful By:12B to me and all my schoolmates.

We all smile when we think about it and all our parents are ************* delighted to see their child finish this stage of their lives, all the teachers happy to see their students successful.

Moreover, this graduation let the student show their ability to plan and carry out the whole ceremony and every show was impressive and attractive with

The way that we all meet is our fate. We are destined to be in the same class, to share those amazing memories. Time is not important for us because no matter how it passes, the thing that remains forever in our minds is that unforgettable time in 12E. That was a place that held the most precious part of our life. Not only did we get the education but at the same time we got knowledge of life without conscious thought. Those are the things we learned from the activities we’ve done together.

The most remarkable thing is the tough times we had before the exam. Everyone tried their best to study not as individuals but cooperatively. It was a tough time

like I said, but for us, nothing is too tough when our friends are there. Things that seem to be complicated become as simple as a piece of cake when it comes to group work. The wholesome atmosphere that we had in class, the party we had and things we shared have left a deep impression in everyone’s heart.

We will never forget the teachers who taught us and arranged all the activities in order to let us create meaningful things.

Thanks to them we could spend every second of our senior life efficiently and will ensure that we will have this precious time forever.

By 12E

ceremony our final high school that we're one big family through academic year which made us all the coming years. so happy and made us realise By 12F

Graduation night was the most memorable night of our entire lives. Excited, happy, nervous, joyful, sad, every sort of feeling was mixed together that night. It was sad for us to be separated after graduation night but we

know for sure in our hearts that our friendships will last forever even though we might have made some small mistakes in our dealings with each other.

Thank you ZIS support staff and teachers for hosting this

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ACTIVITIES

Aikido Exhibition

Aikido is a kind of martial Art that is different from other martial Arts like karate, judo, taekwondo; etc.... Aikido is a martial Art for health, not for competition or to get a medal. Akido expects all Aikido trainees to behave like people with good character.

Traits like modesty, politeness, understanding, respect of rules, conscientiousness, bravery, and humbleness are encouraged while boasting and arrogance is discouraged. Also, Aikido

trainees must be patient, perform the training hours required, and be attentive during all training activities in order to avoid serious injuries.

Instead of the usual Aikido competition, enthusiasts gave an Aikido Exhibition at Zaman International School on 16/Sep/2009 to show some special techniques for defending yourself against any kind of attack. At the Aikido Exhibition students demonstrated various

techniques using free hand, wooden sword, wooden stick and a dagger. At times the demonstration had one person defending himself from one attacker and at other times experts demonstrated how one person could defend himself against multiple attackers at the same time.

This Aikido Exhibition was also an opportunity to show the spectators what the capabilities of Aikido are and also to show the

spectators that Aikido is a martial Art that doesn`t use much energy to defend against attack. The people who attended the demonstration exchanged ideas with each other and met capable new friends. People who were there also noticed the strong cooperation between national and international participants. ***********

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Zaman University Is Shaping Its Building And Policies The Zaman university office is working hard to ready our eagerly anticipated new university in order to begin providing education starting October 2010. Our vision is to prepare a “student friendly� peaceful education environment for our students where they can feel at home. Zaman University building construction is proceeding full speed.

To achieve our goal to provide a comfortable modern learning experience, the university office is searching for the best quality materials and superb interior design.

This exceptional university facility will be completed by February 2010.

The total enclosed area of the building is over 7,000 sq. meters. Zaman University will provide wireless internet in exquisitely detailed and comfortable cafeteria and study areas for students. A modern well stocked library with university book resources is being prepared so that the students can easily access the books and knowledge they need.

Our facilities will include state of the art spacious laboratories and elegant amphitheater shaped classes, all custom designed according to the needs of each faculty.

All classes are airconditioned and equipped with state of the art audio-visual equipment to make sure that students can focus on learning and study in an enticing environment. If you would like to see the progress of Zaman University you can visit us either at the university campus in Toul Kork or at the university office at Zaman high school.

The Zaman University office is currently working hard to prepare an exceptional quality program that can offer the best education possible to University students.

To this end we are meeting with graduate students from Zaman, current high school students, parents, businessmen, various companies, NGOs and the ministry of education.

The aim of these meetings is to find out what our students and their families expect from a university and to prepare a faculty program with which our graduates can easily find jobs,

with their abilities meshed to the requirements of companies and employers. Our mission is to furnish our students with the qualifications required to find a job after graduation and reach the top in their careers. To achieve this goal, faculty programs are being arranged according to the needs of the business world and in harmony with the best universities around the world. Nowadays we are in

contact with various universities from different countries in order to share knowledge and information. We are planning to sign accreditation and affiliation agreements with some of these universities so that our diploma will be accepted and respected in other countries. In our meetings with different companies and businesses we are trying to arrange practicum opportunities for our students in carefully

selected companies.

We believe that combining the theoretical knowledge from university and the practical knowledge from business will make our graduates supremely suited to the academic needs of the business world.

At the Zaman University office we are aware that having the best facilities is not enough; outstanding faculty programs are dependent on having

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memorable lecturers from all over the world. The main criteria considered for accepting lecturers to Zaman University are their academic credentials, experience, and quality of teaching.

We all know that universities are a place where students act more responsibly and are aware of the importance of education.

In order to have a better career and a well paid job, university students force themselves to study harder and to keep motivated. University policies, rules and regulations are set while keeping these facts in mind.

Students will study lectures similar to those at international universities.

Students who fail courses will need to repeat those lessons until they achieve a passing grade. Zaman University will be coed, with boys and girls enrolled in their particular field of study studying with the same teacher at the same time.

Zaman University will also offer additional elective lessons so that students can improve themselves in other areas beneficial to their future jobs, such as a second foreign language, or IT, etc.

At Zaman University we see that

the business world in Cambodia is in urgent need of uniquely qualified employees. We aim to fill this gap and help Cambodia develop faster with an increasingly qualified workforce.

For diligent students who come to us with a good fundamental knowledge in the relevant fields of study there will be scholarship exams which will enable successful applicants to shape

their future at Zaman University on a scholarship.

For more information feel free to contact or visit us! *************

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Zaman League Once Again‌

Being the top not only in its education but also its social activities, Zaman International Schools has resumed its conventional school and alumni football tournaments. Aiming its students to be equipped in all respects, our school educates its

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students believing sincerely in the benefits of all social activities.

As the intensive tempo of the courses proceed, the football tournaments serve as a good way for the students to relax. The lots of the football tournaments were drawn together with the

students. Consisting of three groups of A, B and C, the tournament hosted one team from each class.

Group A: 11th and 12th grades Group B: 9th and 10th grades Group C: 7th and 8th grades

10 teams participated in the alumni football tournaments and the matches took place on Sundays. The results and the scores of the matches which started last week are as follows:

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GROUP: C

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ACTIVITIES Group A Match Results

Goals: Hak(11A), Seyha(2)(12A), Manith(2)(12A), Panharith(2) (12A) Cards: Hak(yellow card)(11A), Sotheara(yellow card)(12A) GP: Games Played, P: Points, W: Wins, D: Draws, L: Losses, GS: Goals Scored, GA: Goals Against, GD: Goal Difference

1th Match Scores

Goals: Wat(11B), Eng Leng(4)(12B), Sophara(3)(12B), Dyna(3) (12B), Bunlong(12B), Vatanak(12B), Tara(12B)

Top Scores 4 Goals: Eng Leng(12B) 3 Goals: Sophara(12B), Dyna(12B) 2 Goals: Seyha(12A), Manith(12A), Panharith(12A) 1 Goal: Wat(11B), Hak(11A), Bunlong(12B), Vatanak(12B), Tara(12B)

Cards Yellow Card: Hak(11A), Sotheara(12A)

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ACTIVITIES Group B Match Results

Goals: Korkcheng(9A), Mengkheang(9A), Chamreoun(own goal)(9B), Rith(4)(9B)h

Goals: Boros(3)(9C), Ratanak(3)(9C), Vatanak(9C), Vuth(2)(10B), Nory(2)(10B) GP: Games Played, P: Points, W: Wins, D: Draws, L: Losses, GS: Goals Scored, GA: Goals Against, GD: Goal Difference

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Top Scores 4 Goals: Rith(9B) 3 Goals: Boros(9C), Ratanak(9C) 2 Goals: Vuth(10B), Nory(10B) 1 Goal: Korkcheng(9A), Mengkheang(9A), Vatanak(9C)

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ACTIVITIES Group C Match Results

Goals: Daro(8A), Lyhour(own goal)(8B), Manet(8B) Cards: Soraksa(yellow card)(8A) GP: Games Played, P: Points, W: Wins, D: Draws, L: Losses, GS: Goals Scored, GA: Goals Against, GD: Goal Difference

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Goals: Seyla(4)(7A), Eng Huy(3)(7A), Noruth(7A), Kimleng(2)(7B), Bun Eang(7B)

Top Scores 4 Goals: Seyla(7A) 3 Goals: Eng Huy(7A) 2 Goals: Kimleng(7B) 1 Goal: Noruth(7A), Bun Eang(7B), Daro(8A), Manet(8B)

Cards Yellow Card: Soraksa(8A)

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10 teams participated in the alumni football tournaments and the matches took place on Sundays. The results and the scores of the matches which already took place are as follows:

Goals: Sophany(2)(2006B), Rithy(2)(2006B), Sovannarith (2006B),Puthic(2006B), Ratha(5)(2009A), Ratna(2)(2009A), Chakta(2009A)

Goals: Sophea(2002), Udom(2002), Dara(2003), Lida(2003), Cheatra(2003), Roth(2003)

GP: Games Played, P: Points, W: Wins, D: Draws, L: Losses, GS: Goals Scored, GA: Goals Against, GD: Goal Difference

1th Match Scores

Goals: Rano(2008B), Sakal(2008B), Vuthy(2008B), Tola(3) (2008B), Bunnarith(2009B), Porchuong(2009B)

Goals: Panha(2007B), Samnang(2007B), Pitou(own goal) (2006A), Raksmey(2006A), Linkong(2006A), Pitty(own goal) (2007B)

Goals: Nith(2)(2004), Sophea(2004), Manera(2004), Sowath(2007A), Khan(2007A)

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ACTIVITIES 2nd Match Scores

Goals: Piseth(2)(2007B), Samnang(2007B), Nith(5)(2004), Sophea(2004)

Goals: Panhavoan(5)(2009B), Bunnarith(2)(2009B), Menghout (2009B), Porchuong(2009B), Raksmey(3)(2006A), Linkong(2) (2006A)

Goals: Panha(2007B), Panhavoan(4)(2009B), Oudom(3)(2009B), Bunnarith(2)(2009B), Menghout(2009B)

Goals: Yeng(2)(2002), Sopheak(2007A), Khan(2007A), Bunleng (2)(2007A)

Goals: Rady(2)(2004), Nith(3)(2004), Ratha(2009A), Ratna(4) (2009A), Sitha(2009A)

Goals: Tarith(2)(2002), Sophea(2002), Rithy(2)(2006B), Sophany(2006B)

Goals: Dara(3)(2003), Tino(2)(2008B), Rano(2008B), Vuthy (2008B)

Goals: Ratna(2)(2009A), Ratha(2)(2009A), Bunleng(2)(2007A), Sopheak(2007A), Khan(2007A), Sowath(2007A)

Top Scores 10 Goals: Nith(2004) 9 Goals: Panhavoan(2009B) 8 Goals: Ratha(2009A), Ratna(2009A) 7 Goals: Tola(2008B) 5 Goals: Rithy(2006B), Bunnarith(2009B) 4 Goals: Dara(2003), Raksmey(2006A), Sophany(2006B), Bunleng(2007A), Tino(2008B) 3 Goals: Linkong(2006A), Rano(2008B), Oudom(2009B), Khan(2007A) 2 Goals: Tarith(2002), Sophea(2002), Yeng(2002), Sophea (2004), Rady(2004), Puthic(2006B), Sowath(2007A), Sopheak (2007A), Panha(2007B), Piseth(2007B), Samnang (2007B),Vuthy (2008B), Porchuong(2009B), Menghout(2009B) 1 Goal: Udom(2002), Lida(2003), Cheatra(2003), Roth(2003), Manera(2004), Sovannarith(2006B), Rachana(2008B), Thaicor(2008B), Sakal(2008B), Chakta(2009A), Sitha(2009A)

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Match Scores

Goals: Sophany(2006B), Puthic(2006B), Rithy(2)(2006B), Tola(4) (2008B), Tino(2)(2008B), Rano(2008B), Rachana(2008B), Thaicor(2008B), Sophany(own goal)(2006B)

Goals: 2003 won automatically