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
Yang di-Pertuan Agong of the Federation of Malaya
, Almarhum Seri Paduka Baginda Tuanku Abdul Rahman ibni Almarhum Tuanku
Muhammad, it is located in Ipoh
, Perak
. The
school 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 Malaya government in 1957.
House spirit
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 given colours, which are Rumah Hijau (green), Rumah Biru
(blue), Rumah Hitam (black), Rumah Merah (red), Rumah Putih
(white), Rumah Kuning (yellow).
Students are grouped in dormitories according to houses but not in
the original blocks. The old Green House block was converted into a
library.
Routine
Classes, self-study, activities for clubs and societies, games and
physical exercises are mandatory for every student. The boys daily
life is “ruled by the siren”. It starts with a wake-up siren at
5.30 a.m, followed by the sound of the Warden waking the students
for the Subuh prayer. Lights-off is at 11.30 p.m.
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…. The inspection by "Pak Guard" began.
Changes are:
12.00 noon…. Lunch
12.45 noon… Mosque.
after Subuh to the night: free time for students
10.00 am Outing (optional)
Changes from School Day time table:
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
School Song
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 part of the tradition of the
school. The cheers are sung to support the school team in 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. There are about fifty cheer songs of the school, and
these below are some of them.
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 )
Haka Dance
Ka Mate! Ka Mate!Ka Ora! Ka Ora!Tēnei te tangata pūhuruhuruNāna i
tiki mai whakawhiti te rāAwoopa, Awoopa,Upane KaupaneWhiti te
rā,!Hī!
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!!!!!
Kopi O
Kopi OOO,(x2)
MC KO,(2x)
Coca Cola Seven Up,
Come On Starians Dont Give Up.
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 360 students. The first Headmaster 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 Majesty Yang Di
Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Rahman.
- November 1959 - first batch of students sat the Lower
Certificate of Education examination.
- January 1960 - Form Four classes started.
- 14 September 1961 - the US Ambassador 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 - 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 - girl student was admitted (STAR is a boys’
residential school) to the school joining Lower Six Science
class.
- January 1965 - 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 State 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)
1994 - STAR Cricket Team became the champion in PPM
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
- STAR reached the final of the IIUM Interschool Debating Championship. Mohd Zuhri Kamil ranked best speaker overall
- STAR reached the final of the HKSBP Debating Championship. Mohd Zuhri Kamil ranked best speaker overall
2007 - STAR ranked third place in state band marching competition
that was held at stadium ipoh.
- STAR won the IIUM Interschool Debating Championship. Mohd Zuhri Kamil ranked best speaker overall, Ahmad Hamidi was best speaker of the final
- STAR reached the semi-final of the HKSBP Debating Championship. Mohd Zuhri Kamil ranked best speaker overall
2009 - STAR managed to go to finale of SBP and CLUSTER Festival
Winds Orchestra That will held at PICC this 21st JUNE 2009
STAR managed to won Northern Zone of Biennial SBP Drama Competition 2009 beating 12 other schools held in SEMESTI
STAR basketballer managed to play at the HKSBP National Level Final at SSP on 25 May-2 June
Muhd. Zairel Afiq, Nor Akmal Nordin and Hafizy Ismail managed to represent the state on Perak's rugby team
Under-16 Rugby team only managed to get consolation prize for the SBP Rugby 10's held in SMS Johor
Related Links
- http://www.staripoh.com
- http://www.psbstar.watch-media.info
- http://www.budakstar.net
- http://obw2006.blogspot.com/
- http://star50yearbook.blogspot.com/
- http://starian026.com/
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