PSLE Exam Dates 2012

14 May


The following are the dates for PSLE 2012:

Thursday, 27 September 2012
English Language

Friday, 28 September 2012
Mathematics

Tuesday, 2 October 2012
Science

The complete timetable from the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board can be accessed here.

May Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala increase the students in their knowledge,  strengthen their resolve and fill their hearts with light for the examinations to come. Ameen. =)

APEX Camp 2012 Sign-up!

28 Mar

Be part of the ever-exciting APEX Camp 2012!

Join us as facilitators or station masters from 8th -10th June 2012.

Check it out at www.tinyurl.com/iwanttobeinapexcamp2012

Don’t miss this chance! We want you! :D

POST65: Walk and Wheel-a-thon 2012

29 Feb

Sister Rasyiqah from APEX Irsyad recently appeared in Berita Harian on Monday. She is part of the committee for Post65, a Walk and Wheelathon event happening this 4th March! Check out an extract of the article below :)

As quoted from their Facebook page, “We’re here to promote active ageing and provide a platform for the young to bond with the elderly because 65 is just the new beginning. The event name says it all – the walk and wheelathon aims to inspire healthy and active living among all, especially our elderly.

Post65 Walk and Wheelathon 2012 is organised by National University of Singapore Muslim Society (NUSMS) in collaboration with Muhammadiyah Health and Daycare Centre (MHCC). MHCC, set-up by the Ministry of Health and Muhammadiyah Association, provides community-based healthcare, day care and rehabilitation programme for the elderly suffering from post-stroke conditions, Parkinson’s disease, post-amputation, arthritis and rheumatism.”

Do join this fun-filled event with your friends if you can ya! May Allah bless all their hard work and dedication they’ve put forth for this project. Hope it will turn out great and go smoothly as planned, ameen insyaAllah! :)

Potluck @ Madrasah Al-Arabiah Al-Islamiah

29 Feb

25th February 2012 was a day filled with food, joy, laughter and definitely more food. The mentors of Madrasah Al-Arabiah Al-Islamiah organized a mini potluck and Syukur Alhamdullilah, everyone made a contribution regardless of size. Most important of all, there was an abundance of food and drinks to be shared with the mentees. The look on the mentees’ faces when they came down to the canteen for their break was priceless. At first, they were unsure if they were allowed to have the food but after being given the green light, the mentees were certainly spoilt for choice! Not only were the food shared among the mentors and mentees, we even had enough food to be shared among a batch of Arabiah students who were having an Arabic workshop on that day. All praises to Allah for the bountiful rezeki.

From the first day I started mentoring, which was not too long ago, I could already sense the strong ukhuwah among the Arabiah mentors and I felt that this potluck gathering had further strengthened as well as enhanced the current bond. The gathering also allowed the mentors to let loose and interact beyond the four walls of the lounge which was refreshing. Apart from that, mentors and mentees also had opportunities to communicate and bond with each other outside of lesson time which I am sure the mentees are thankful of.

Alhamdullilah the gathering was a success and to many more future delicious gatherings! InsyaAllah.

This post is written by Nurul Ashiqin Binte Mohamad Yakob, a mentor from Madrasah Al-Arabiah Al-Islamiah. She is currently studying Early Childhood Education in Ngee Ann Polytechnic. She joined APEX in 2012.

APEX Irsyad 2012 – First Day

5 Feb

New day, new batch, new beginning! As with all first moments it was exciting to be at APEX Irsyad’s first 2012 mentoring session yesterday. Of flutters in the tummy, not knowing what to expect for this year, but still ever wishful for a blessed and happy undertaking.

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” Ah, getting the flame started it is – or rather, making it go bigger and brighter – as we dearly hope to kindle in our adik-adik and even ourselves, insyaAllah. For no experience leaves one unchanged, I’m sure. =)

That morning itself it was delightful to see a special green banner on Maulidur Rasul greeting our arrival, along with the bubbly kids all lined up reciting their du’a and Asmaul Husna at the courtyard.

Our “command center” MPR was soon brimming with activity as we were briefed by team leaders, getting our hands full with new books and teaching materials, and off we go to our color-coded classrooms.

The four hours sped fast as different groups carried out their own intended activities. Some began with games and art & crafts for a fun warm-up session with mentees, while others dove straight into Math & Science to set a good pace from the start. It’s great seeing the interesting mix of approaches, and the gathering of new and senior mentors once again. Not to mention an expanding number of siblings and cousins coming to teach this time around too! Alhamdulillah!! =D

In the words of  Brother Syazwan, our Project Director for APEX Irsyad, “I certainly hope the first APEX Mentoring Session was successful and beneficial for all of us. Indeed, it was evident that the kids were exhilarated about meeting their mentors for the first time.” May Allah bestow us His blessings, strengthen our resolve and help us reach our best potential in all 3 APEX madrasahs. Ameen~ =))

Click here for more photos of our First Day on Facebook.

Mentor’s Toolkit 2012 Video

1 Jan

For those of you who are wondering what its like to be a Mentor. Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect:


This toolkit is open to all/public. Do feel free to invite all your friends and relatives for this enriching workshop. Registration is free and its easy to do. Just RSVP directly via the following link: http://tinyurl.com/toolkit2012 Seats are limited so don’t wait!

Toolkit 2012 Sneak Peak #3

1 Jan

Presenting our HIGHLIGHT LECTURE for the workshop: Essentials of Mentoring!

This toolkit is open to all/public. Do feel free to invite all your friends and relatives for this enriching workshop. Registration is free and its easy to do. Just RSVP directly via the following link: http://tinyurl.com/toolkit2012. Seats are limited so don’t wait!

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