tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89402275598080558532024-03-05T12:27:46.570-03:00AlphaMax Academy NewsAlphaMax Academy - Suriname's Premier English Language School. Since 1998 AlphaMax Academy has delivered a Classics values based educational program in English designed for Surinamese students.
Its graduates have gone on to universities in several international countries including the UK, the Caribbean,Holland,the US and China.
Alphamax is the Suriname center for ACT, GAC and IELTS.
AlphaMx students have been doing ACT (since 2004), PSAT ( since 2005), GAC ( since 2007)and IELTS (since 2011).Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger270125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-79928301428665649722015-09-25T10:10:00.002-03:002015-09-25T10:10:25.170-03:00AlphaMax Academy Important Dates for first Semester<div>
<b>AMA SEMESTER I " September 1 - December 16, 2015" Term one 2015</b></div>
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Tuesday September 1 First Day of Instruction</div>
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<b>Thursday September 24 Eid Ul Adha National Holiday - no school</b></div>
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Tuesday October 20 PTA Meetings (Lower & Middle School)</div>
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Thursday October 22 PTA Meetings (High School )</div>
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<b><i>Friday October 30 Long Weekend Break (Oct. 30-Nov 1) No school</i></b></div>
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<b><i> Wednesday November 11 Diwali National Holiday - no school</i></b></div>
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<b><i> Wednesday November 25 Independence Day National Holiday - no school</i></b></div>
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Wednesday December 16 Last day of Instruction (Term I)</div>
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<b><i>Thursday December 17 Christmas Vacation (Dec 17- Jan 3) No School</i></b></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-27773064009723917032015-07-29T12:49:00.001-03:002015-07-29T12:49:31.601-03:00Tools for online presentation. http://innov8tiv.com/best-free-tools-to-make-presentations-online-with-animations-videos-and-images/Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-29046786460325846432015-07-15T18:11:00.002-03:002015-07-15T18:11:32.295-03:00Nicole Sifuentes on the mental side of competing<b><i>Mental training is often considered optional, writes 1,500m runner from Winnipeg</i></b><br />
<b><i>By Nicole Sifuentes, for CBC News</i></b><br />
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I'm still unpacking after spending five days in Edmonton for the Canadian Track and Field Championships. In my suitcase are two gold medals — I won my first and second national championships in the same weekend!<br />
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Several times in the past, I went to the national championships with the fastest time of the year, but never won. But despite a lot of disappointment over the years, I never stopped preparing for the next race.<br />
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For me, there are three main aspects in preparing for races: training, tapering, and mental preparation.<br />
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Training is the most obvious way to prepare — the weeks, months and years of physical work leading up to competition. This was the topic of my last blog, which you can read here if you missed it.<br />
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"The money's in the bank" is a pretty common expression in the running world and it refers to tapering — the process of resting up before a big race when the hard work is done.<br />
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While athletes vary in their approach to tapering, everyone can agree that it is crucial to get the best out of yourself in competition. If I've been training intensely leading up to a race, my legs will be tired before I even start. Normally the goal is to train as hard — and smart — as possible without over-training or getting injured. But leading up to an important competition, I run less and feel good about it.<br />
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Finally, there's the mental side of competition. Physical training is obvious, but often it seems that mental training is considered optional. Many athletes (myself included) have spent years training their bodies without training their minds for competition.<br />
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In the past, I neglected mental training and it kept me from reaching some of the potential that I earned from physical training. I had to begin training my mind to help get more out of my body. Part of that is visualizing a successful race ahead of time.<br />
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As a young athlete, I was taught to imagine myself running with strength, pushing myself to the limit, and sprinting to the finish.<br />
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Visualization is a valuable skill that has helped me greatly over the course of my career. I find that it's a lot easier to overcome fatigue and discomfort during a race when I have decided beforehand that I will be tough.<br />
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For a long time, visualization was the only way I addressed the mental aspect of racing, but over the past two years I've embraced disciplined mental training with the help of a sport psychologist.<br />
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I've learned that I am generally hard on myself and constantly striving to improve. That sounds great, but it is important to balance that attitude with recognition of and appreciation for the things I do well. I now make a conscious decision to stop thinking about what "needs improvement" and instead focus on my successes. Specific to racing, I make a conscious decision to stop thinking about possible outcomes and instead focus on my race plan.<br />
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Thinking purposefully has significantly impacted my life — in fact, it's the inspiration of my personal blog on nicolesifuentes.com.<br />
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In short, mental training has helped me manage nerves and emotions, and gain confidence as an athlete.<br />
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Between months and years of training, perfecting the taper, and honing a winning mindset, so much is invested behind the scenes of race day. Races are the purpose for my preparation and they are opportunities to showcase everything I've been working on.<br />
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The best thing about the investment is when it pays off when you want it most. As the 2015 Canadian 5000m and 1500m Champion, I say that with certainty!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-66208550654836307732015-07-14T13:15:00.000-03:002015-07-14T15:58:51.524-03:00Renzo Tjon A Joe makes 100 m. frestyle final in Toronto PanAm games<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Renzo-Tjon-A-Joe-Official/449133275243900?fref=nf">Renzo Tjon A Joe</a> has made the A final for the 100 meters freestyle. He had the sixth fastest time and set a new Surinamese record 49.47. The top eight make the A finals and swim for medals.He was third in heat 2 which was the fastest heat.<br />
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He swims tonight in lane 1 at 7.15 pm Canada time EST. 8.15 our time in Suriname.<br />
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Send him thoughts of excellence and success.<br />
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His friends at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/alphamaxacademy">AlphaMax Academy</a> and at Oasis swim club are willing him on to get a medal.Of course the The Auburn Pan Am team is looking real good! 100 Free A-Final Tonight #Auburnfast #Wareagle #Toronto2015<br />
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Results of the three heats (first three):<br />
<b>Heat 1<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></b><br />
1. Canada<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> CONDORELLI Santo<br />
48.88<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
2 Canada<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>KISIL Yuri<br />
<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>49.07<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
3 Trinidad and Tobago<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>CARTER Dylan<br />
<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>49.29<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
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1.Argentina<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>GRABICH Federico<br />
<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>48.60<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
2. Brazil<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>CHIERIGHINI Marc..<br />
<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>48.92<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
3.<b><i>Suriname<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>TJON-A-JOE Renzo</i></b><br />
<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>49.47<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Heat 3</b><br />
1.Venezuela<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>QUINTERO Cristian<br />
<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>49.07<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
2.Brazil<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>SANTANA Matheus<br />
49.52<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
3.Cayman Islands<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>FRASER Brett<br />
<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>49.58<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-54278023865176624942015-07-14T11:07:00.000-03:002015-07-14T11:07:38.391-03:00Suriname Swimmers Pigot and Tjon A Joe swim 100m freestyle today in Pan AM Games Toronto<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinyere_Pigot">Chinyere Pigot </a>who was flag bearer for the Suriname team and Renzo Tjon a Joe , <a href="http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/c-swim/aub-c-swim-body.html">Auburn University</a> professional swimmer will compete for Suriname in the 100 meters freestyle at the Pan AM Aquatic Center at the University of Toronto.<br />
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The two swimmers are competing today for a place in the 100m freestyle final tonight at 7.05 pm for Women's Final B ; 7.10 for Women's Final A;7.15 for Men's Final B and 7.20pm for men's final A.<br />
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The heats to qualify for the finals take place this morning. The women's event has four heats from 10.05 am to 10.14.<br />
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Jamaican swimmer <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alia_Atkinson">Allia Atkinson</a>, Auburn University team mate of Renzo Tjon A Joe in in heat 2 with the best qualifying time.<br />
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Chinyere Pigot is in heat 3 with the 5th best qualifying time.<br />
The men's three heats run from 11.45 to 11.48am. Renzo is in heat 2 with the 4th best qualifying time of 50.11which is a Suriname national record.<br />
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Renzo won a silver medal in November 2014 at the 22nd Central American and Caribbean games. Gold was won by George Bovell of Trinidad and Tobago.<br />
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Renzo Tjon A Joe is an <a href="http://www.facebook.com/alphamaxacademy">AlphaMax Academy</a> Graduate and Oasis swimmer. He won the 2013 Suriname <a href="http://alphamax-news.blogspot.com/2014/04/alphamax-graduate-renzo-tjon-joe-is.html">Sportsman of the Year award</a>. Renzo is the National champion in the 50m and 100m freestyle Long Course and Short Course. He holds the Surinamese national records in these events.<br />
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Chinyere Pigot is lives in Miami, Florida. She attends the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Connecticut">University of Connecticut</a> and participates on a collegiate level. Pigot represented Suriname at the 2008 Summer Olympics at age fifteen.<br />
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You can probably view these events at <a href="http://www.cbc.ca./">www.cbc.ca.</a> The streaming is designed only for Canadian views. You may be able to bypass this by first downloading <a href="https://hola.org/">Hola</a> and setting your computer location to Canada. Then go to the CBC site.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-64530224812675648132015-07-14T08:43:00.000-03:002015-07-14T08:43:06.315-03:00A Tribute for Graduation Day-Kaye Dunn ACT Education Solutions Ltd.A Tribute for Graduation Day, 29th June 2015<br />
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From Kaye Dunn Senior Academic Manager (Global) ACT Education Solutions, Ltd.<br />
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I would dearly love to be with you today on this wonderful occasion –your graduation from the Global Assessment Certificate (GAC)! This year’s cohort has worked hard with their teachers to develop the skills that will help them to succeed in their future studies, career and life.<br />
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Although I have never met you, I do feel that I know each of you very well and have in many ways been on the GAC journey with you. I have observed your academic and personal development from afar throughout this academic year. I have read all of the assessments that come into our shared Dropbox folder and watched with great pleasure your role plays, oral presentations and seminars. Now I do have to admit one guilty pleasure – I always look forward to moderating assessments from AlphaMax Academy as they always demonstrate confidence and a willingness to examine complex and difficult issues. This can only come from a supportive educational environment that encourages all those involved to push the envelope. Through your written and spoken work I have been privileged to be participant – in a small way – in preparing you for a life in a new and changing world. I am confident that you will all make great contributions in the coming years. It has also been a great pleasure to continue learning about Suriname and I look forward to visiting in person!<br />
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I would also like to applaud you because now you are part of a large global family of high-achievers who can proudly claim, “I survived the GAC!” and as you know from experience, this is a well-earned achievement and not for the faint at heart! I am sure that there were times you thought you would never get to this day! You have worked your way through the sometimes seemingly endless expectations of the GAC and are now ready for the next stage of your life. You can be sure that all the academic and social skills that you have developed over the course of this academic year in the GAC have prepared you for a successful future in whatever course you choose to follow. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said; “The things taught in schools and colleges are not an education, but the means of education.” It is my hope that GAC has provided you with the building blocks that will foster your ongoing growth and development as you move through life’s journey.<br />
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As you embark on this new journey I would ask that you keep three things in your mind and heart:<br />
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First of all, NEVER lose faith in yourself and what you can do. Follow your heart and your intuition. Let them lead you towards to person you really want to become and help you achieve everything you really want to achieve. Believe in yourself and follow your heart! As Steve Jobs once said: Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice, heart, and intuition<br />
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Secondly, don’t ever compromise your basic values – do only what you truly believe is the right thing to do. Even if everyone else is doing something else, trust in yourself and the values you have been taught by your parents, your community, your school and your teachers. Define your values – commit to your values. As Time Cook, CEO of Apple said: “Your values matter. They are your North Star. You don’t have to choose between doing good and doing well. It’s a false choice, today more than ever. Your challenge is to find work that pays the rent, puts food on the table, and lets you do what is right and good and just. Find your North Star. Let it guide you in life and work and in your life’s work.”<br />
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And finally please remember to dream! After all, as Mark Twain said, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”<br />
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And so to each of you in this graduating class of 2015 – Congratulations and Good Luck!<br />
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And many congratulations to your wonderful teachers who have guided and nurtured you through this stage of your education with a great deal of care and dedication.<br />
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Congratulations and best wishes to all of you!<br />
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From Kaye Dunn, Senior Academic Manager(Global) on behalf of Ros Washington, the Academic Director and all the staff of ACT Education Solutions Ltd.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-90383747990474235222015-06-30T16:19:00.000-03:002015-07-14T08:47:10.217-03:00Michelle Chow's Valedictorian sppech -AlphaMax Academy Class of 2015Dr. Merkus, Chair of the AlphaMax Academy Board of Directors, Fellow distinguished board members, Distinguished Guest Speaker Ambassador Subrashini,Other Distinguished Guests, Academy staff, Parents, family, friends, fellow students it is a great honor to speak on behalf of the class of 2015.<br />
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First and for most I would like thank God for giving me the opportunity to stand here tonight!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michelle Chow</td></tr>
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For the last two months, we have been counting down to this day. Now we are finally here feeling both excited and nervous. We are finally at the end of this stage of our lives. We are ready for the next stage.<br />
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There are times where I think that I was destined to come and study at the academy. It was my mother who convinced me to come to this school. In my first days I felt unsure of my English speaking and writing skills. I was not a fluent speaker. I had to work on my grammar and writing every day in school. It was difficult and not exciting.<br />
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Last year I was invited to enter the GAC class, but I personally I did not feel up to the task. Both Mr. Taylor and Mr. Drepaul, however, convinced me that I would do well on the GAC course. And here I am today, valedictorian, speaking on behalf of the GAC class and the Graduating class of 2015. The GAC course has made me and my group confident to face the next level of academic work and to face society and its challenges.<br />
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Today I would like to thank all our teachers, parents and family members for supporting and believing in us. To all the teachers who watched and helped us grow, I know we all have caused lots of headaches and maybe even heartaches. I want to thank you all for not giving up on us and for continuing to believe in us.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michelle Chow </td></tr>
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Mr. Drepaul who is the head of the GAC class did not only teach us but he did also guided and prepared us for our further studies. He likes to sit and talk about life for hours. Many of us were not thrilled by these talks.<br />
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There were many times where we did not want to hand in our assignments just because we were lazy. But Mr.Drepaul still stayed with us, so thank you Mr. Drepaul for all your patience and for everything you have done for us. You were always there for us! Thank you!<br />
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Mr. Taylor, I really do not know where to start with you! The first year when I came here I was so scared of you. I don’t even know why! When I am at school I think about Mr. Taylor, when I do homework and assignments I think about Mr. Taylor, even at night when I sleep I dream about Mr. Taylor! His name, his voice is engraved in my head.<br />
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It is really hard to express my thoughts when it comes to Mr. Taylor! But, after getting to know him better, I realized that he could also as sweet as chocolate! So right now, I am not scared of Mr. Taylor anymore! And guess what, he is my favorite teacher now! He taught us all the important aspects of life. He tried to prepare us for our upcoming battles in college. I’m pretty sure most of the parents know that Mr. Taylor likes to teach overtime. But please understand that it is because he just wants to teach us as much as he can!<br />
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So Mr. Taylor, on behalf of the class of 2015 I would like to thank you for your time, effort, and love. You are not only a great principal but also a great teacher!<br />
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Class of 2015, we had a great year! There were bad times and there were good times! We struggled together and we were always there to support each other! Good or bad, I will never forget the experience and memories I’ve had with all of you. Now that we have come to an end we will all have go our own way. It will be difficult for all of us to reunite again after this separation but our memories with each other will stay forever! I am really happy and I really appreciate getting to know each one of you! I love you all and I will really miss you guys! I wish you all the best after this!<br />
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Once again, the class of 2015 wants to thank all our teachers and family members! We thank all who have made this wonderful evening possible. We sincerely thank you all from the bottom of our heart!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-8793102398854193992015-06-26T11:59:00.001-03:002015-06-26T11:59:28.206-03:00The GAC program at AlphaMax AcademyMy name is C<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChFlohr109706">hayenne</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChFlohr109706"> Crystal Flohr</a>. I am one of the members of the 2015 <a href="http://www.alphamaxacademy.com/">AlphaMax Academy</a> graduating class. This year was my 3rd year at AlphaMax. During this year, I got the opportunity to participate in the <a href="http://www.acteducationsolutions.com/en/gac/">Global Assessment Certificate </a>(GAC) program which is a preparation program for college and university. I am thankful, blessed, and have no regrets taking this great opportunity.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chayenne Flohr</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.acteducationsolutions.com/en/gac/what.html">The Global Assessment Certificate </a>program prepares each student for college and university. It provides students from mostly non-English-speaking backgrounds with the knowledge and skills to prepare them for tertiary education. The GAC is accredited in Australia by <a href="http://www.acteducationsolutions.com/">ACT Education Solutions Ltd. </a><br />
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All our the tests and assignments were moderated there. For all subjects assignments and tests need to be done. Then, the tests and assignments will be corrected by a teacher, and then sent to Australia for moderation.<br />
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The GAC consists of three levels. Level 1 has six subjects – Academic English 1, Mathematics, Computing, Study Skills, Communication Skills. Level 2 has Academic English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, Business and Social Science.<br />
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Students are allowed to choose whether they want to do Social Science or Mathematics in level 2 and Level 3.<br />
Lever 3 has Academic English, Business, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and Computing.<br />
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<b><i>The GAC class of 2014-2015</i></b><br />
This year, eight students have participated in the GAC course of 2015 – Michelle Chow, Angelique Doorson, Chayenne Flohr, Jamiel Habieb, Joy Jones, Daniel Kolf, Alain Soekhlal & Tianshu Zhang. During this last year, the eight of us became so close with each other. We became one big team, including our instructor, Mr. Milton Drepaul, and our other teachers like Mr. Leroy Marshall, Mr. Emile Krak, Mrs. Sharon Hoppie and Mr. Sean Taylor.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GAC 2015 AlphaMax Academy<br /></td></tr>
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In order to complete this course, we needed to do several tests and assignments for each level. The assignments consisted of PowerPoint presentations, research papers and reports. For a science research report, we went on an environmental field trip to the Anton De Kom University of Suriname. To complete the other assignments, we needed to do a lot of research online.<br />
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I think, at some point, we underestimated this course. The reason why is that we thought it was not difficult. It was a lot of work, because a lot of research was needed to do the reports. A research process does not last an hour, but several days or even weeks. This was the point where most of us struggled a lot. One problem we all had was procrastination.<br />
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I want to advise all the future GAC students to take this course seriously. Don’t put things off. For example, if you have got an assignment to do belief start today. Don’t start a day before the due day. Stay dedicated, focused and positive. There is a time for fun, and a time for seriousness. If it is time to be serious, be serious! Be open-minded, and do not fear to learn. You all can do it. Have belief in yourself and your actions. Don’t look at others, but start by yourself. You all are the leaders of tomorrow!<br />
Chayenne Flohr--<a href="http://www.facebook.com/alphamaxacademy">Alphamax Academy</a> and GAC 2015 Graduate.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-46661691010302075152015-06-25T12:01:00.003-03:002015-06-25T12:01:43.066-03:00My good friend and fellow GAC student Alain Soekhlal<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;">
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one of 2015 graduates from the </span><a href="http://www.alphamaxacademy.com/" style="text-indent: 36pt;">AlphaMax Academy</a><span style="text-indent: 36pt;">. He will be reciving both the AlphaMax Advanced Diploma and the Global Assessment Certificate from </span><a href="http://www.actinternationalservices.com/en/aesl/" style="text-indent: 36pt;">ACT Education Solutions</a><span style="text-indent: 36pt;"> in Australia. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Alain is a good student. He was` ranked second in our GAC class group. He is also a good friend. Alain is like a brother to me;we have known each other
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<span lang="EN-US">During our last school year here at the <a href="http://www.alphamaxacademy.info/">AlphaMaxAcademy </a>we did the very testing <a href="http://www.actinternationalservices.com/en/gac/">GAC</a> course to prepare ourselves for university academic work.We studied together and we did most of our homework together. This is
also a reason why we became so close to each other. Alain's first big dream is to
become a great Architect. His second dream is to become a famous Equestrian.
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<span lang="EN-US">Alain is now
going to study at the <a href="http://www.scad.edu/">SCAD </a>University (Savannah Collage of Art and Design).
This is a University in Georgia where he is going to study to become an Architect Alain is looking forward to studyinging in the United States and he feels his dreams will come true there. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Alain is now a
member of <a href="http://www.clubneutraal.com/">Club Neuteraal</a>. Club Neuteraal is club in Suriname where Equestrians
can come and practice horse riding. Thy also compete in competitions in
Suriname and also out of Suriname. Alain went to different countries to
represent Suriname at horse jumping compositions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Even though we
are both going to study in different places, we will still remain brothers. Our
last year here at the AlphaMax Academy taught us that friendship is very
important. Good friends are always there for each other and that is what Alain
and I have. During our GAC course we were always supporting each other and pushing
each other to do our best. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="text-indent: 36pt;"><i><span lang="EN-US">Friends who will
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Jamiel Habieb-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AlphaMaxAcademy">AlphaMax</a> and <a href="http://www.actinternationalservices.com/en/gac/what.html">GAC</a> 2015 Graduate.</span></b></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-2596431598381004982015-06-25T08:27:00.001-03:002015-06-25T08:27:25.224-03:00Ambassador Subrashini's remarks on garlanding of Tagore's bust- AlphaMax Academy<br />
In a short but moving ceremony the ICC and the AlphaMax community honored Rabindranath Tagore by garlanding his bust in the school compound.<br />
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Students and staff did school assembly around the bust. The school's anthem prayer " Where the head is held high " - a poem from Tagore's Gitangali was said. Two hymns were sung then the bust was garlanded by Ambassador of India in Suriname Ms. Subrashini, Senior teachers, Members of ICC and the youngest students in the school.<br />
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Mr. Taylor, Mr. Drepaul, Mr. Kraak, other teachers, staff and students.<br />
A very good morning to all of you.<br />
Once again I am happy to be here to celebrate Rabindranath Tagore’s 154th birth anniversary in the esteemed institution of Alpha Max Academy.<br />
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We all know Tagore as a great poet, playwright and educationist. Tagore’s belief in scientific knowledge and his concept of humanism which transcended nationalism and patriotism into universal brotherhood makes him a visionary who anticipated the global village in which we live today.<br />
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His thoughts on these issues are of great relevance even today and I quote “ to accept the truth of our own age it will be necessary to establish a new education on the basis, not of nationalism but of a wider relationship of humanity”.<br />
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He believed that education should be comprehensive to teach us different aspects of life including the mundane and the spiritual. As a visionary his views on environment and women’s rights make him relevant to our existence today. Strong sense of aesthetics, freedom and dignity of human beings were some of the themes of his works.<br />
Tagore saw the world as a vast give-and-take of ideas and innovations. He insisted that “whatever we understand and enjoy in human products instantly becomes ours, wherever they might have their origin.” He went on to proclaim, “I am proud of my humanity when I can acknowledge the poets and artists of other countries as my own. Let me feel with unalloyed gladness that all the great glories of man are mine.” The importance of such ideas has not diminished in the divisive world in which we now live.<br />
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It is imperative that we deliberate on these modern thoughts and ideas of Tagore and derive benefits to better our lives Thank you.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-18868549930750087862015-06-25T08:13:00.000-03:002015-06-25T11:23:19.610-03:00My Journey to a place at SCAD<br />
My name is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/alain.soekhlal">Alain Soekhlal</a>, I am 18 year of age, and I am a recent graduate from the AlphaMax Academy. My dream is to become a famous architect, and I hope that <a href="http://www.scad.edu/">Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD</a>) can lead me there.<br />
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Two years ago, I visited SCAD in Georgia, and I was fascinated with the school. I immediately knew that this was the place I wanted to be. The school is filled with people from all across the globe. In addition, it is a very quiet place.<br />
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At the time I was there, I gathered all the information I needed to know about how to apply, the various costs - housing fees, and meal plans. A year ago, I started to apply online. There were a number of different fields that were required for acceptance. I needed a certain amount of money that would support me throughout the course years, I needed a score of 6.5 or higher in the <a href="http://www.ielts.org/">IELTS</a> test, and I needed to fill out a series of different sheets with my information about myself. <br />
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Approximately two months ago, I did the IELTS test, and got a score of 7. I immediately sent my scores to the admissions office where Mrs. Ana Velez was responsible for my work. I frequently emailed her with different questions and her requests for information. After I sent my scores, Mrs. Velez had them checked.<br />
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On May 19, 2015, I received an email from Mrs. Velez stating that I was accepted to SCAD. I was overwhelmed with joy. I was now another step closer to my dreams. I then waited a few days for my <a href="http://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/2013/01/what-is-the-form-i-20">i20 </a>to arrive. The i20 is a form that the school sends for the students to take to the American embassy when applying for a student visa.<br />
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After I received the files, I had to report to the American embassy to request a student visa. My request was approved. On August 24, 2015, I will go to SCAD in Georgia and start my journey of becoming a well known Architect.<br />
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<a href="http://alainsoekhlal.weebly.com/">Alain Soekhlal </a>– <a href="http://www.actinternationalservices.com/en/gac/">GAC</a> and <a href="http://www.alphamaxacademy.com/">AlphaMax Academy</a> 2015 graduate<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-42767942722433328822015-06-18T13:56:00.000-03:002015-06-18T13:56:27.405-03:00Alphamax lower school - Job Day The Nature Encounters Class (N.E.C) in the primary department at the AlphaMax Academy had their most inspiring event on Friday 29th May, 2015. They displayed costumes of the job they desired the most when they grew up. The young Doctors; Nurses; Scientists; Farmer; Policemen; Soldiers; Tour Guides; etc. They all did a fantastic job!<br />
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Mrs. Polly Carmichael organzied the day. Ms. Isadora Barrow was the MC.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-64534145140365629512015-04-30T13:02:00.000-03:002015-04-30T13:02:14.933-03:00Rabindra Mala at AlphaMax Academy on Thrursday May 7th.<div align="center" style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 23.1000003814697px; line-height: 34.6500015258789px; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 20pt;">“RABINDRA MALA:<u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36.7999992370606px;">Date: THURSDAY, May 7<sup>th</sup>, 2015</span><b><span style="font-size: 26pt; line-height: 39.8666687011719px;"><u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36.7999992370606px;">Time: 7.00 – 8.00 p.m. (1900 – 2000 hrs)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36.7999992370606px;">Place: AlphaMax Academy<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;">Stanvastestraat 18-24 (Zorg en hoop)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 22pt;">in collaboration with<u></u><u></u></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 22pt;">Indian Cultural Center<u></u><u></u></span></i></b></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-80858998491492863972015-04-30T09:18:00.000-03:002015-04-30T09:18:47.963-03:00AlphaMax Academy wins English Spelling Bee for third time.<a href="http://www.alphamaxacademy.com/"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />AlphaMax Academy </a>won the first prize for Suriname English language schools or the third time in succession in the English Spelling Bee Contest. The contest was held on Saturday 18th August in the Congreshal in Paramaribo.This also means that the Academy is now the proud owner of the challenge trophy!<br />
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There also was an English Spelling Bee contest for schools in which Dutch is the medium of instruction.<br />
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In a separate round in this year's contest students had to give the meaning of English words.<br />
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“By going bigger, we want to realize a long-term goal, which is participating in the foreign Spelling Bee”, says Ms. Monique Brown, director of <i>Stichting Leren voor een goede toekomst</i> (Foundation of Learning for a good future). (Quote from article in de Ware Tijd Daily 20 April, 2015.)<br />
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One of the goals of the organization is promoting English language education in schools. She said that she was surprised that the children were so good.<br />
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This year AlphaMax Academy was the only participant in the category of schools in which English is the medium of instruction. Other English Language schools did not participate for a variety of reasons.<br />
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Since <a href="http://www.facebook.com/alphamaxacademy">AlphaMax</a> was the only school contestant, AlphaMax students had to compete with each other. The overall winner was Archana Mangal. In second place was Joanna Daher and Sheetal Anroedh came third . They got prizes; Archana Mangal got a trophy to keep and a laptop.<br />
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Archana Mangal said: “I not only wanted to participate but to broaden my knowledge, I also wanted to prove myself. And it is very important to be able to communicate in the English language.”<br />
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The students were prepared by AlphaMax Academy English instructors Kawita Thani, Sharon Hoppie, Simone Griffith and Cheryylyn Cambridge .<br />
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<a href="http://www.carinlangs.com/">Carinlangs </a>students -Kawita Thani,Vishal Ramjiawan and Gina Persaud were members of the jury AlphaMax put a lot of effort into preparing its students and helping to to organize the contest.<br />
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AlphaMax, and Archana, Joanna, Sheetal in particular, Congratulations!<br />
Source: <a href="http://www.dwtonline.com/laatste-nieuws/2015/04/20/derde-engelse-spelling-bee-succesvol/"> de Ware Tijd</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/atma.jagbandhan">Mr. Atma Jagbandhan,</a><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-9425702748868870622015-04-15T10:32:00.001-03:002015-04-15T10:32:49.216-03:00AlphamAx Academy students in English Speeling Bee CompetitionAlphaMax Academy students will be participating in the Spelling Bee Competition at 5pm on Saturday 18th April, 2015, at Congreshal.<br />
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Lower Level: Jonathan Persaud<br />
Ava Hussain<br />
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Middle Level: Isabella Sughrue<br />
Shemaiah Johnson<br />
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Sheetal Anroedh<br />
Sheray Sporkslede<br />
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Joanna Daher<br />
Archana Mangal<br />
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Chevay Despo<br />
Alonzo Ferdinand<br />
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High School: Kevin Loh<br />
Adrian Persaud<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AlphaMax Academy 2014 speeling bee team members.</td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-81235947544269356082015-04-15T10:10:00.002-03:002015-04-15T10:10:46.134-03:00IELTS Examination on 23-25 AprilThe IELTS Examination will take place at the AlphaMax Academy from April 23 to 25.<br />
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The IELTS session is scheduled as follows:<br />
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- 23rd April –<br />
IELTS speaking at 2:30 p.m. to 5:10 p.m. approx. (8 candidates)<br />
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- 24th April – IELTS speaking from 9 a.m. to 12 m (8 candidates)<br />
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IELTS speaking from 1:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. (9 candidates)<br />
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- 25th April – IELTS written session from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (25 candidates) All candidates must show up at 12 noon.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-10925477149834918942015-02-19T11:13:00.000-03:002015-06-25T11:16:01.466-03:00Chinese New Year in Suriname<br />
Chinese New Year is the most important time of the year for all Chinese around the world. In Suriname this is no exception. Each year three Chinese associations, Kong Ngie Tong Sang, Chung Fa Foei Kong and Fa Tjauw Foei Song, usually organize their own Chinese New Year celebration. 2015 was the first year where all three associations gathered and celebrated this special day together. <br />
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There are some traditions that Chinese cultures observe during New Year. The red envelope, also known as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Bao">Hongbao</a>, is money wrapped in red paper given to kids from their parents, grandparents and others as New Year gifts.<br />
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A Red envelope is used because the color red symbols energy, happiness and good luck. Sending red packets is a channel for sending good wishes and luck. The significant thing is the red envelope and not the money inside it. In Chinese tradition it is impolite to open the envelope in front of the giver. <br />
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The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_dance">dragon dance</a> is another tradition that Chinese observe during New Year. This dance is done to scare away evil spirits. The Chinese culture thinks of dragons as helpful, friendly creatures which are linked to good luck, long life and wisdom. Chinese Dragons are associated with storm clouds and life-giving rain. So, they have special powers to fly in the air, swim in the sea and walk on land. <br />
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This celebration lasts a few days and it is an important time for families to meet and have delicious meals together. Our celebration in Suriname links us to Chinese across the world. It is also an important way in which we let the other ethnic groups in Suriname society know about our culture. We try to attract all the energies needed for success at Chinese New Year. <br />
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----- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/michelle.chow.50115">Michelle Chow</a> & <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tianshu.zhang.33">Tianshu Zhang</a><br />
From the <a href="http://www.alphamaxacademy.com/">AlphaMax Academy</a> <a href="http://www.actinternationalservices.com/en/gac/what.html">GAC Class 2015</a><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-29728160334685811902015-02-18T11:00:00.003-03:002015-02-18T11:00:54.237-03:00PTA Meetings and Long Weekend Break•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Parent-Teachers’ Meetings:<br />
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There has been a change of the scheduled dates for the Long Week-End Break & the PTA Meetings this term due to Thursday, 19th February (Chinese New Year) being declared a public holiday by the Government.<br />
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Parents you are therefore, cordially invited to attend the PTA meeting on the respective dates stated below. We look forward to your presence and active participation.<br />
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Tuesday, 17th February at 6.00 pm - Lower and Middle school.<br />
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Tuesday, 24th February at 6.00 pm - High school and GAC.<br />
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•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Long Weekend Break:<br />
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To coincide with the Chinese New Year National holiday on Thursday 19th, we will have our long weekend break on Friday 20th February to Sunday 22nd February.<br />
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NOTE: School resumes on Monday, 23rd February, 2015.<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-53899652907491869092015-02-18T10:31:00.000-03:002015-02-18T19:30:22.407-03:00Assembly at AlphaMax AcademyAlphamax Academy is one of the few schools in Suriname which has an Assembly every day. When I came to this school in 2014 I found Assembly unusual because in my last school we didn't have Assembly.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AlphaMax students, teachers and distinguished guests</td></tr>
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I was told that the purpose of Assembly at Alphamax was to get the students together, so that they could focus their thoughts and feelings on positive ideals. The school wanted students to concentrate on the purpose of schoolwork and to approach the day's activities in a organized fashion.<br />
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Every morning in Alphamax Academy all students gather in the Assembly hall. Assembly begins at 7:15 am and usually takes about 15 minutes. We begin with two prayers. Then we sing a hymn, say an Affirmation and also sing another hymn. The Affirmation that we say at Assembly is also said at the end of our school day.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winning AlphaMax Spelling Bee team 2014</td></tr>
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Sometimes the director of the deputy director speaks to us about something important, or some topic to inspire us. He also makes announcements. On Mondays and Fridays, we also sing the national anthem before Assembly is dismissed. At Christmas time we sing Christmas songs instead of the usual hymns.<br />
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Being at Assembly has helped me to appreciate t<a href="http://goo.gl/RBJyHo">he importance of silence</a>, t<a href="http://goo.gl/LsZXyS">he value of singin</a>g and <a href="http://goo.gl/kmMxmt">the power of affirmations. </a><br />
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<b><i>Nomi Vriesde</i></b><br />
<i>Grade 9 -AlphaMax Academy</i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-15224126332783271082015-01-24T18:35:00.003-03:002015-01-24T18:52:11.901-03:00Carinlangs Director Dr. Morroy on STVS tonight Sunday January 24th at 7.30 pm<br />
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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pub/robby-morroy/10/786/977">Dr. Morroy</a>, Dean/Director of Varinlangs will be on<a href="http://www.stvs.sr/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,60/"> STVS </a>tonight on the program "In the Spotlight".<br />
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Carinlangs and University of Guyana sign MOU<br />
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Dr. Morroy will be talking about the achievements of <a href="http://www.carinlangs.org/">Carinlangs</a>, the upcoming visit of the <a href="http://www.uog.edu.gy/"> University of Guyana </a>staff to second mark the <a href="http://www.carinlangs.com/">Carinlangs</a> action research poster exhibition and future plans for the institution.<br />
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Do tell your friends and others interested in the <a href="http://omaiguyana.blogspot.com/2015/01/register-now-for-second-ba-tesol-one.html">BA Tesol program.</a><br />
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A second batch of the one-year capstone program is scheduled to begin on April 13.<br />
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Carinlangs is a teaching institution based in Suriname. It is conducting programs to give students the opportunity to work world wide as teachers of English to speakers of other languages.<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/carinlangs">Carinlangs </a>offers part time courses for the BA TESOL and MA TESOL at the AlphaMax educational complex -18-24 Stanvastastraat , Parimaribo, Suriname<br />
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The Carinlang Mission<br />
Celebrating Suriname's excellence in education, linguistic wealth and cultural diversity Carinlanga aims to be the leading institution in the Caribbean promoting the teaching of English to other speakers.Our graduates will be equipped with the most practical teaching techniques as well as having an extremely wide exposure to cultural experiences.
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Researchers at Imperial College London who conducted the review said on Monday that wider use of e-learning might help make up for a global shortfall of 7.2 million health workers identified in a recent WHO report.<br />
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Josip Car, who led the study, said that the use of electronic media and devices in education - already used by many universities and workplaces to allow "distance learning" to support campus- or office-based teaching - could enable greater access to education, especially in poorer countries where the need for health professionals is greatest.<br />
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He said the barriers were mostly in access to computers and Internet connections.<br />
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Car's team carried out a systematic review of 108 existing studies to assess the effectiveness of e-learning for undergraduate health professional education.<br />
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They also conducted separate analyses looking at online learning, requiring an internet connection, and offline learning, delivered using CD-ROMs or USB sticks, for example.<br />
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They found that students gain knowledge and skills through online and offline eLearning as well as or better than they do through traditional teaching.<br />
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(Reporting by Kate Kelland; Editing by Kevin Liffey)<br />
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As many as 73 Indian-Americans figure among 300 high school seniors named semifinalists in the , America’s oldest and most prestigious pre-college science and math competition.<br />
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Each semifinalist receives a $1,000 award from the Intel Foundation with an additional $1,000 going to his or her school, resulting in $600,000 in total semifinalist awards.<br />
Semifinalists were selected from more than 1,800 entrants hailing from 460 high schools in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and five American and international high schools overseas.<br />
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On Jan 21, 40 of the 300 semifinalists will be named Intel Science Talent Search finalists. Finalists will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, DC from March 5-11, where they will compete for more than $1 million in awards.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-9301090953206815872015-01-15T13:52:00.000-03:002015-01-15T13:52:23.412-03:00AlphaMax mentioned in GAC Newsletter<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: windowtext; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 6.75pt;">
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.alphamaxacademy.com/">AlphaMax Academy</a> was mentioned in <a href="http://www.actinternationalservices.com/en/gac/">GAC'</a>s newsletter to its 150 <a href="http://www.actinternationalservices.com/en/aesl/pathway.html">Pathway Universities </a>across the world.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">AlphaMax GAC graduate achieves a first for Suriname: A perfect GAC GPA of 4.0<u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">June 28, 2014: Dux of AlphaMax Academy, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reann.kersenhout">Reann Kersenhout,</a> has achieved a GAC GPA of 4.0 and the honour of being the first GAC student in Suriname to gain a perfect score. According to Sean Taylor, Principal of AlphaMax Academy, Reann’s achievements are not only academic.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">“We are proud of Reann. … On Republic Day in February, she presented a gift from the school to the National Memorial collection and gave an inspiring speech on the occasion of Suriname’s memorial to Nelson Mandela,” he said.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reann playing the steel pan with Pan Master Kenton Wyatt</td></tr>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><i>Note: One member of Reann's class Michael Grauwde is at the University of West Virginia joining his brother Gabriel, another GAC graduate from AlphaMAx Academy. Gabriel is in his third year at University.</i></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-83658494167215432502014-12-16T10:51:00.002-03:002014-12-16T10:51:54.369-03:00The Value of an Hour by John Assaraf- AlphaMax's Message for 16th Day of Christmas.<br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the last seven years I have given the following essay by <a href="http://www.johnassaraf.com/about">John Assara</a>f to my <a href="http://www.actinternationalservices.com/en/gac">GAC </a>students so that they can reflect on the value of time and how they use it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As we head to the end of the year and we think about what we have achieved I think it is useful to read this.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is our post for the 16th Day of Christmas.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://plus.google.com/+MiltonDrepaul">Milton Drepaul</a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.alphamaxacademy.com/">AlphaMax Academy</a><br />
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When I was 21 years-old, a gentleman asked me what I thought the value of an hour was. I honestly did not know how to answer the question. He went on to teach me one of the most valuable lessons I have ever learned.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_mRaaeeFM3vksOnxVjgVJV5c75bsSyPAPqMuWSUB-1Ap4UxRM6dW7Kwud4h47X5FXBKe5diWMCsBbFImhw1bewS45cYwkioBSDhh6ylkKvfCigENOkLCx8RLvqMSNqFZI_jT-QKFbKJc/s1600/John+Assaraf.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_mRaaeeFM3vksOnxVjgVJV5c75bsSyPAPqMuWSUB-1Ap4UxRM6dW7Kwud4h47X5FXBKe5diWMCsBbFImhw1bewS45cYwkioBSDhh6ylkKvfCigENOkLCx8RLvqMSNqFZI_jT-QKFbKJc/s1600/John+Assaraf.jpeg" /></a><i><b>He suggested that the value of an hour was priceless. T</b></i>his confused me some, so this is what he said to me.<br />
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<b><i>“If you invest one hour each day in understanding yourself and your environment better, you will accumulate nine 40-hour weeks over the course of a year!”</i></b><br />
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Yikes! As you can imagine I was blown away when he put it to me that way.<br />
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Nine 40-hour weeks? This seemed impossible until I did the math. 365 days, times one hour each is…yup, nine 40-hour weeks!<br />
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He went on to ask me how good I could get at something if I did it all day, every day for just over 2 months. Well, you already know the answer to that.<br />
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I thought I could be awesome!<br />
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He went on to tell me that over the course of just five years, I would have invested the equivalent of <i>1,825 hours of focus on whatever I desired to accomplish my life.</i><br />
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Imagine for a minute, how good you can become at anything that you did one hour a day for the next year. How fit could you get? How much more in love would you get and give? How much more money could you earn?<br />
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Let me suggest that one hour is a small price to pay in comparison to the payoff. <i>Just one hour a day may be the razor’s edge you need to really get the results you want in your life.</i><br />
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For me, the decision was easy. I have been studying human potential and the mind for over 20 years. Each time I think I’m getting a good handle on it, I am gently reminded of how much there is to observe and learn.<br />
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Is getting what you want worth an hour a day? I certainly hope so.<br />
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I still manage to set aside my hour to read motivational stories or listen to inspirational people. They are the fuel for my mind and it keeps me learning and yearning for more.<br />
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<b><i>Please adopt an hour a day for yourself! </i></b>Pick one area of your life that you want to improve and commit the next 90 days to that one thing.<br />
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I assure you that the results you achieve will be well worth the decision! And remember…<i>you can’t take out of life more than you put in.</i><br />
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JohnUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940227559808055853.post-31310357926431098952014-12-15T10:59:00.000-03:002014-12-15T12:30:57.548-03:00Renzo Tjon A Joe--riding forward to greater success.<a href="http://www.alphamaxacademy.com/">AlphaMax Academy </a>sends out advent greeting for the 15 December<br />
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Last year our talented swimmer <a href="https://www.facebook.com/renzo.tjonajoe?fref=ts&ref=br_tf">Renzo Tjon A Joe</a> ( ranked number 7 in the world in the 50m) gave a sterling performance as Herod in the school's unique version of the Nativity .<br />
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Renzo has moved from success to success. He became a professional swimmer for Auburn ( one of the leading teams in the US); he won silver and bronze .<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Renzo Riding in the Desert 2014</td></tr>
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medals in the Carifta, Central American and Caribbean Games and the recent Doha World Junior Championships.<br />
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He continues to break the national records in his events.<br />
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Here is Renzo--riding a camel in the Sahara desert.<br />
We salute him and his achievements. This year we remember fondly your powerful acting performance which earned you a standing ovation.<br />
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"I heard the bells on Christmas Day<br />
Their old, familiar carols play,<br />
And wild and sweet<br />
The words repeat<br />
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!"<br />
<a href="http://classiclit.about.com/od/christmaspoempoetry/a/aa_christbells.htm">Henry Wadsworth Longfellow</a><br />
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