MRSM Terendak
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Maktab Rendah Sains MARA Terendak, often referred to simply as MRSM Terendak is a member school of a group of co-educational boarding schools known as MRSM (abbreviation of ) or alternatively known as MARA Junior Science College or MJSC. It is located in Terendak Camp, Malacca
in Malaysia. The school is located in an 19 acres area within Terendak Camp which is the largest military camp in Malaysia. MRSM Terendak currently can accommodate up to 700 students from the age of 13 (Form 1) to 17 (Form 5). MRSM Terendak had its Silver Jubilee Celebration in 2008.
(MARA) and the Ministry of Defence. It shares the same vision and mission of MRSM but with a priority towards enrolling selected children from the military families. The school began its operation in July 1983 with a total of 300 students, including students from MRSM Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang. The first registration of MRSM Terendak students took place on July 21, 1983. In the first year of its inception, a total of seven teachers were assigned to teach. The first Principal was Mr. Asrokin bin Sanuji. His son, Azharuddin Bin Asrokin graduated from MRSM Terendak in 1994 when Mr. Asrokin was the Principal at MRSM Jasin (now MRSM Tun Ghafar Baba
), Malacca.
To make MRSM the most singular, greatest, innovative and of world standard center of educational excellence.
Mission
To make MRSM a center for producing future scientists (science & technology), professionals and techno-entrepreneurs who are outstanding, long-lasting, competitive, of noble values and global minded.
Goals
To be the main contributor towards the existence of Bumiputera K-Community in Commerce and Industry (MPPB) in the 6th Generation of Innovation Knowledge.
Core Values
Mould scientific, independent, creative, trust and patriotic values.
The establishment of the student hostels was made in phases throughout the years starting with blocks A until G. Initially, the boys were placed in block A, while the girls were placed in block B. Previously, the student dining hall was located next to a lake (now reduced to a proper drain) but the building is now used as a seminar room. The current student dining hall is located adjacent to block E, and it is called or Lotus Terrace. The PSP was used as a Prayer Hall before the current Musolla was built at the centre of the hostel area. There are also several family houses for the teachers who are assigned as wardens.
Malay
English
Mathematics
Islamic Education/Moral
Geography
History
Science
Art
Health & Physical Education
Special Subjects
Computers Science
Lateral Thinking
Study Skills
Arabic
Malay
English
History
Islamic Education/ Moral
Mathematics
Health & Physical Education
English For Science Technology
Elective Subjects
Additional Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
Art & Design
Principles of Accounts
Information Technology
Special Subjects
Computer Science
Art
Entrepreneurship
Career Development & Communication Skills
Lateral Thinking
Study Skills
MRSM also conducts academic enhancement programmes to strengthen the understanding of subjects taught. These programmes are also activities to give opportunities students to use their creativity besides applying the knowledge learnt. Among the programmes offered are :
Maulidur Rasul Celebration
Israk Mikraj Celebration
Independence Day Celebration
Environment Day
Debates
Biology Competition
Holiday Camp
Career Week
Art & Craft Exhibition
Entrepreneur Week
Young Scientist
Mathematics Olympiad
Al-Quran Memorizing Competition.
Examples of Personality Development Activities :-
Leadership Course
Adaptation Programme
Emotional Intelligence Development Programme
Career Development
Self Concept
Etiquette
Interview Techniques
Co-operative Activities
Magazine Publication
Young Entrepreneur Programme
Association Of Social Science and Community
Mathematics Association
Creative Art Association
Carpentry Club
Adventure Club
Photography
Fire Brigade Cadet
Combined Cadet Force, Malaysia (Army & Navy)
Girl Guides
Police Cadet
Scouts
Art of Self Defense
Science Holiday Camp
Astronomy Camp
Mountain Climbing Recreation Camp
Young Archeologist Camp
Soccer Club
Sports Club
Sepak Takraw Club
Chess Club
Aerobic Club
Golf Club
Kayaking Club
ii Must pass all Malay and English courses.
iii Must pass a minimum of 190 credit hours out of a total of 204 credit hours Core Courses.
iv Must pass all Special Courses which are Computer Science (KSK), Lateral Thinking (KKB) and Study Skill (KAB) and 5 hours of Arabic
v In the Personality Development Course, students must fulfill the following requirements:
vi Students who are involved in the following activities may be exempted from the following Clubs and Associations :
vii With the agreement of the college senate, students who failed to fulfill I credit hour in Club or Association and 1 credit hour in Sports and Games may replace them with his own research.
viii Uniform Body cannot be replaced by research.
ii Core Courses:
a Students from Pure Science and Applied Science must pass at least 85 credit hours while students from Management Science stream must pass 101 credit hours
b Mandatory to pass all courses in Malay Language and English.
iii Students in the Pure Science and Applied Science from the Elective Course Group, must pass a minimum of 58 credit hours.
iv Mandatory to pass all of the following Special Courses :
v In the Personality Development Course, Students must fulfill the following conditions:
vi Students who are involved in the following activities may be exempted from Clubs and Associations :
vii With the agreement of the College Senate, students who failed to fulfill 1 credit hour in Club or Association and 1 credit hour in Sports and Games may replace them with his own research.
viii Uniform Bodies may not be replaced with research.
aims to :
MRSM Terendak homerooms are named according to the stars and constellations
which are:
with designated colours which are:
The winning house gets the Annual Championship Trophy while the athletes will be given their respective medals including trophies for Best Athletes for both male and female categories.
Malacca
Malacca , dubbed The Historic State or Negeri Bersejarah among locals) is the third smallest Malaysian state, after Perlis and Penang. It is located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, on the Straits of Malacca. It borders Negeri Sembilan to the north and the state of Johor to the south...
in Malaysia. The school is located in an 19 acres area within Terendak Camp which is the largest military camp in Malaysia. MRSM Terendak currently can accommodate up to 700 students from the age of 13 (Form 1) to 17 (Form 5). MRSM Terendak had its Silver Jubilee Celebration in 2008.
Establishment
MRSM Terendak was established in cooperation between Majlis Amanah RakyatMajlis Amanah Rakyat
The Majlis Amanah Rakyat is a Malaysian government agency. It was formed to aid, train, and guide Bumiputra in the areas of business and industry. MARA was formed on March 1, 1966 under the Rural and National Development Ministry...
(MARA) and the Ministry of Defence. It shares the same vision and mission of MRSM but with a priority towards enrolling selected children from the military families. The school began its operation in July 1983 with a total of 300 students, including students from MRSM Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang. The first registration of MRSM Terendak students took place on July 21, 1983. In the first year of its inception, a total of seven teachers were assigned to teach. The first Principal was Mr. Asrokin bin Sanuji. His son, Azharuddin Bin Asrokin graduated from MRSM Terendak in 1994 when Mr. Asrokin was the Principal at MRSM Jasin (now MRSM Tun Ghafar Baba
MRSM Tun Ghafar Baba
Maktab Rendah Sains Mara Tun Ghafar Baba, or commonly known as MRSM Tun Ghafar Baba is a co-educational boarding school in the district of Jasin in the State of Melaka, Malaysia.-History:...
), Malacca.
Inauguration
MRSM Terendak was inaugurated in 1993 by the Honourable Tun Ghafar Baba, who was then the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia.Vision and Mission
VisionTo make MRSM the most singular, greatest, innovative and of world standard center of educational excellence.
Mission
To make MRSM a center for producing future scientists (science & technology), professionals and techno-entrepreneurs who are outstanding, long-lasting, competitive, of noble values and global minded.
Goals
To be the main contributor towards the existence of Bumiputera K-Community in Commerce and Industry (MPPB) in the 6th Generation of Innovation Knowledge.
Core Values
Mould scientific, independent, creative, trust and patriotic values.
Campus
MSRM Terendak at its inception is made up of a big rectangle building which is known as the Academic Building that consists of 18 classrooms, a Teacher Work Room ( (BKG)), an Education Resource Centre (library) ( (PSP)), science labs, a gymnasium and other rooms. At the centre of the Academic Building is a large hall named that can accommodate 700 people at one time.The establishment of the student hostels was made in phases throughout the years starting with blocks A until G. Initially, the boys were placed in block A, while the girls were placed in block B. Previously, the student dining hall was located next to a lake (now reduced to a proper drain) but the building is now used as a seminar room. The current student dining hall is located adjacent to block E, and it is called or Lotus Terrace. The PSP was used as a Prayer Hall before the current Musolla was built at the centre of the hostel area. There are also several family houses for the teachers who are assigned as wardens.
Curriculum
MRSM curriculum comprises 3 main areas focusing on the following programmes:- Academic Programme
- Personality Development Programme
- Talent Development Programme
Academic Programme
This curriculum is based on the Secondary School Integrated Curriculum from the Ministry of Education and MARA special curriculum. It comprises core subjects, electives and special subjects.Lower Secondary School Subjects
Core SubjectsMalay
English
Mathematics
Islamic Education/Moral
Geography
History
Science
Art
Health & Physical Education
Special Subjects
Computers Science
Lateral Thinking
Study Skills
Arabic
Upper Secondary School Subjects
Core SubjectsMalay
English
History
Islamic Education/ Moral
Mathematics
Health & Physical Education
English For Science Technology
Elective Subjects
Additional Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
Art & Design
Principles of Accounts
Information Technology
Special Subjects
Computer Science
Art
Entrepreneurship
Career Development & Communication Skills
Lateral Thinking
Study Skills
MRSM also conducts academic enhancement programmes to strengthen the understanding of subjects taught. These programmes are also activities to give opportunities students to use their creativity besides applying the knowledge learnt. Among the programmes offered are :
Maulidur Rasul Celebration
Israk Mikraj Celebration
Independence Day Celebration
Environment Day
Debates
Biology Competition
Holiday Camp
Career Week
Art & Craft Exhibition
Entrepreneur Week
Young Scientist
Mathematics Olympiad
Al-Quran Memorizing Competition.
Personality Development Programme
This curriculum was formulated to assist effective education which emphasizes knowing yourself as one of the members of society. It comprises programs like self development, entrepreneurship activities, co-curriculum, associations/ clubs, holiday camps, sports and games.Examples of Personality Development Activities :-
Self Development Programme
Leadership Course
Adaptation Programme
Emotional Intelligence Development Programme
Career Development
Self Concept
Etiquette
Interview Techniques
Entrepreneurship Activities
Co-operative Activities
Magazine Publication
Young Entrepreneur Programme
Clubs and Associations
Association Of Social Science and Community
Mathematics Association
Creative Art Association
Carpentry Club
Adventure Club
Photography
Uniform Bodies
Fire Brigade Cadet
Combined Cadet Force, Malaysia (Army & Navy)
Girl Guides
Police Cadet
Scouts
Art of Self Defense
Holiday Camps
Science Holiday Camp
Astronomy Camp
Mountain Climbing Recreation Camp
Young Archeologist Camp
Sports And Games
Soccer Club
Sports Club
Sepak Takraw Club
Chess Club
Aerobic Club
Golf Club
Kayaking Club
Talent Development Programme
MRSM Talent Development Programme is an enrichment programme that has been developed based on the Enrichment Triad Model. Using this programme, the students’ potential and talent are systematically developed for the whole school. The Programme is conducted in 3 stages of enrichment :Type 1 Enrichment
Students are given exposure to various disciplines, topics, issues, career, events & environment that are not usually covered in formal classroom. These are given as activities such as talks, dialogues, visits movies, readings, internet surfing etc. Their experience and discovery through surfing allow students to identify their interest and fields to surf and study further. (Type III Enrichment).Type II Enrichment
The following enrichment programme involves activities in inculcating skill and effective emotion. All students are given generic skills such as high level thinking, study skill, researching, communication and material finding. Students are also given specialized skills such as data statistical analysis when necessary as when doing research. Thus, students are more prepared and confident to go deeper into a particular topic or subject.Type III Enrichment
This is based on interest and appropriate issues. Students conduct research activities and creating products or providing services that have impact on actual audience. Students decide and act as a professional researcher and study a problem or actual topic using authentic methods. In these Type III enrichment activities, students will apply their skill and effective emotion as given in the Type III Enrichment programme.Evaluation System
MRSM introduced an assessment system based on the Grade Point Average (GPA) since 1986. Using this system, students’ achievements at the end of the semester are classed according to alphabetical grading. These are given numerical points as follows:| GRADE | GRADE POINT |
|---|---|
| A | 4.0 |
| B+ | 3.5 |
| B | 3.0 |
| C+ | 2.5 |
| C | 2.0 |
| D | 1.0 |
| F | 0.0 |
Types of Courses
All courses are given credit hours every semester. Each course is given a particular code. These courses are divided into 4 types:| Course Type | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Core Course | Comprises compulsory subjects to be taken by all students for PMR and SPM examinations |
| Electives | Comprises examination subjects to be taken according to the stream chosen by upper secondary school students |
| Special Course | Student may choose subjects that are mandatory, to fulfill graduation requirement |
| Personality Development Courses | Students may choose subjects they have interest in as long as they fulfill graduation requirements. There are 5 types of courses :
|
Lower Secondary
i Must get a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of not less than 2.00.ii Must pass all Malay and English courses.
iii Must pass a minimum of 190 credit hours out of a total of 204 credit hours Core Courses.
iv Must pass all Special Courses which are Computer Science (KSK), Lateral Thinking (KKB) and Study Skill (KAB) and 5 hours of Arabic
v In the Personality Development Course, students must fulfill the following requirements:
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Club | 1 |
| Associations | 1 |
| Sports | 1 |
| Games | 1 |
| Uniform Bodies | 6 |
vi Students who are involved in the following activities may be exempted from the following Clubs and Associations :
- Student Representative Council
- Student Disciplinary Board
- Board Member and Member of the Sub Committee for College Co-operative
- Peer Group Counseling
- Member of Education Resource Centre
- Young Entrepreneur Programme
vii With the agreement of the college senate, students who failed to fulfill I credit hour in Club or Association and 1 credit hour in Sports and Games may replace them with his own research.
viii Uniform Body cannot be replaced by research.
Upper Secondary
i Must obtain CGPA not less than 2.00.ii Core Courses:
a Students from Pure Science and Applied Science must pass at least 85 credit hours while students from Management Science stream must pass 101 credit hours
b Mandatory to pass all courses in Malay Language and English.
iii Students in the Pure Science and Applied Science from the Elective Course Group, must pass a minimum of 58 credit hours.
iv Mandatory to pass all of the following Special Courses :
| Special Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Computer Science (KSK) | 4 |
| Lateral Thinking (KKB) | 2 |
| Entreprenaurship Programme | 2 |
| Study Skill Course (KAB) | 2 (By Participation) |
| Art (PSR) | 2 (By Participation) |
v In the Personality Development Course, Students must fulfill the following conditions:
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Club or Association | 1 |
| Sports or Games | 1 |
| Uniform | 4 |
vi Students who are involved in the following activities may be exempted from Clubs and Associations :
- Student Representative Council
- Student Disciplinary Board
- Board member and Sub Committee of College Co-operative
- Peer Group Counseling
- Member of Education Resource Centre
- Young Entrepreneur Programme
vii With the agreement of the College Senate, students who failed to fulfill 1 credit hour in Club or Association and 1 credit hour in Sports and Games may replace them with his own research.
viii Uniform Bodies may not be replaced with research.
Student Representative Council
The Student Representative Council ( (BWP)) comprises students chosen via a student election process. The functions include :- To put forward student welfare by working together with college administration.
- To be the medium between students and the administrators
- To conduct student activities.
- To assist in the implementation of College activities.
Student Disciplinary Board
The Student Disciplinary Board ( (LDP)) is one of the branches of co-curriculum activities assisting the college in enforcing college regulations. The Student Disciplinary Board was established for the purpose of :- Establishing a harmonious learning environment in MRSM with students who are disciplined and having good conduct
- Formulating a generation of students with good leadership qualities.
- Qualified students who are capable of leading are recommended and an interview is arranged for selection to be done.
Homeroom
Every MRSM student is put into a group of 15 students. The group is led by a teacher who acts as the advisor. This group, known as homeroomHomeroom
Homeroom or advisory is the classroom session in which a teacher records attendance and makes announcements. It can also be called Registration or Planning Period...
aims to :
- Establish a feeling of family closeness within the group.
- To establish the esprit de corp among students
- To assist in problem solving via discussions and to create a home environment.
MRSM Terendak homerooms are named according to the stars and constellations
Constellation
In modern astronomy, a constellation is an internationally defined area of the celestial sphere. These areas are grouped around asterisms, patterns formed by prominent stars within apparent proximity to one another on Earth's night sky....
which are:
- AndromedaAndromeda (constellation)Andromeda is a constellation in the northern sky. It is named after Andromeda, the princess in the Greek legend of Perseus who was chained to a rock to be eaten by the sea monster Cetus...
- BetelgeuseBetelgeuseBetelgeuse, also known by its Bayer designation Alpha Orionis , is the eighth brightest star in the night sky and second brightest star in the constellation of Orion, outshining its neighbour Rigel only rarely...
- CassiopeiaCassiopeia (constellation)Cassiopeia is a constellation in the northern sky, named after the vain queen Cassiopeia in Greek mythology, who boasted about her unrivalled beauty. Cassiopea was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century Greek astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations today...
- DracoDraco (constellation)Draco is a constellation in the far northern sky. Its name is Latin for dragon. Draco is circumpolar for many observers in the northern hemisphere...
- EridanusEridanus (constellation)Eridanus is a constellation. It is represented as a river; its name is the Ancient Greek name for the Po River. It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations. It is the sixth largest of the modern...
- PhoenixPhoenix (constellation)Phoenix is a minor constellation in the southern sky. It is named after the Phoenix, a mythical bird. It is faint: there are only two stars in the whole constellation which are brighter than magnitude 5.0...
Annual Athletic Games
The students are divided into 4 sport houses. The houses are named after the Sultans of the Malacca SultanateMalacca Sultanate
Established by the Malay ruler Parameswara, the Sultanate of Malacca was first a Hindu kingdom in 1402 and later became Muslim following the marriage of the princess of Pasai in 1409. Centered in the modern town of Malacca, the sultanate bordered the Ayutthaya Kingdom of Siam in the north to...
with designated colours which are:
- Muzaffar, after Sultan Muzaffar Shah. Colour: Red
- Mansur, after Sultan Mansur Shah. Colour: Yellow
- Alauddin, after Sultan Alauddin Riayat Shah. Colour: Green
- Mahmud, after Sultan Mahmud ShahMahmud Shah (Sultan of Malacca)Sultan Mahmud Shah ruled Malacca from 1488 to 1528. He was the son of Sultan Alauddin Riayat Shah.Upon his father's premature death, he was installed at a very young age. The regent at that time was the prime minister Tun Perak. During his initial years as a young adult, the sultan was known to...
. Colour: Blue
The winning house gets the Annual Championship Trophy while the athletes will be given their respective medals including trophies for Best Athletes for both male and female categories.
Notable Alumni
MRSM Alumni is known as ANSARA (abbreviation of ):- Dato’ Razali Hj. Ibrahim, LLB(Hons) UKM. Deputy Minister, Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia / Head of Chapter for ANSARA Terendak,.
- Dr. Ilham Mukhriz (SPM 1994), Phd (Newcastle upon Tyne), Malaysian Nuclear Agency
- Dr. Alfian Abdul Halin (SPM 1994), Phd (USM), M.Sc Multimedia Computing (Monash Caulfield), B.Sc (Hons) Information Technology (UiTM) First Class. Tutor at UPM.