Report on a Kidney Talk by National Kidney Foundation

On the 25th of August 2010, 4 Leos attended the Kidney Talk by the National Kidney Foundation. This talk was organized by the Interact Club of SMK Assunta. It was held at the Art Gallery in SMK Assunta from 1.30p.m. to 2.30p.m..

At 1.30p.m., we registered at the registration counter. As an admission fee, each one of us had to either bring 5cm-thick of old newspapers or 5 used aluminium tins. It started with the emcee introducing the project organizer, Interactor Sarah with her speech. Then the emcee introduced the speaker for the day, Ms. Lu Yean from National Kidney Foundation.

Ms. Lu Yean spoke all about our kidneys. She started off with introducing us the National Kidney Foundation, it was founded in 1969 and is a non-profitable organization. She told us their motto which is “Giving Hope”. She told us about the functions of our kidneys and how important they were .Then she spoke about a few types of kidney diseases there were, which are Chronic Kidney Disease and End-Stage Kidney Disease. A few symptoms of kidney disease were constant tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. Swelling of certain body parts were also one of the physical symptoms.

She then proceeded to the people who were at high risk of getting kidney disease, which were senior citizens, diabetic patients, obese people, hypertension, people who smoke and those who take in plenty of pills a day. Kidney disease can also be inherited from one’s family. Kidney disease can happen to anyone at an age.

Next, she told us about the types of treatments there were for kidney disease such as dialysis and kidney transplant. We were informed about the prices of each of the treatments which was, up to RM100, 000 for a kidney transplant. For dialysis, there were two types of it, which is haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Haemodialysis will have to be conducted up to 4 hours per session and 3 times a week while a peritoneal dialysis is 30 minutes per session and it is conducted 3-5 times a day.

After the talk, there was a short quiz about kidneys which she gave away a keychain for every correct answer. Then the president the Interact Club came up to give a small token of appreciation to Ms. Lu Yean. Then project was then ended at 2.30p.m.. At the back of the gallery, there were a few posters up about our kidney and we were encouraged to take a look.

This talk sure has benefited all of us who attended as we now know how to prevent our kidneys from kidney disease.

Prepared by,
Leo Yong Poh Yee
Social & School Service Director

Leo Orientation Camp Participants!

To all L.O.C. participants, Im sure you are all looking forward to the camp!!! Get ready to have loads of funnnnnnn.


There will be a meeting on:

Date: 25th August 2010(Wednesday)
Time: 1.00-3.00 pm
Venue: Side of the hall

*Compulsory for all to come

Report on 'Use Your Own Paper' Project

On the 20^th of August, 2010, a short general meeting was held to brief the members on the latest updates. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 1.30pm, which was when Leos and students went to the pavilion of SMK Assunta to participate in an environmental friendly project. The project is called “Use Your Own Paper” and it was organized by Leo Vern Gin. The aim of the project is not only to recycle old newspapers without going through factory processes, but also to raise awareness among the students about the importance of recycling old newspapers.

A few items were prepared; they were hairdryers, basins that are half filled with newspaper pulp, a few sieves, a few pieces of cardboards and sponges. With all these items, the Health Environmental Director of Leo Club of SMK Assunta, Leo Eva Chen did a simple demonstration on the field on how to recycle old newspapers and therefore renewing them into a new piece of paper.

1. First off, immerse your sieve into the basin of pulp and water. Make sure you get pulp onto the sieve.

2. Secondly, shake your sieve gently to make sure your sieve is covered with an even and THIN layer of pulp.

3. Thirdly, raise your sieve; you now have a thin and even layer of pulp. Use a piece of cardboard to press out excessive water from the pulp. Then, use a sponge to absorb the remaining water from the pulp gently.

4. Once you are sure that the layer of pulp is reasonably dry, tilt it over carefully along with the cardboard, the layer of pulp should now be on your cardboard. In a VERY slow and gentle motion, carefully remove the sieve to ensure that the layer of pulp does not attach to the net while you’re removing it.

5. Use a hairdryer to blow dry the layer of pulp.

6. Before the layer of pulp dries up completely, once again carefully peel off the layer of pulp. Make sure the damped pulp is still attached in one piece without any holes or dents.

7. Finally, flip it over and dry the other side of the piece of pulp. Repeat the drying process twice and you should now have a dry and new piece of paper.

Everyone took turns to make their own new piece of paper. The whole process including the drying process took about an hour. Once everyone was done, they gathered at the pavilion once again and were told to decorate their new pieces of handmade paper.Though the paper quality may not be as good as factory processed papers, it is still writable and not to mention unique, we even made one for Lion Ivan as a souvenir from us! The project ended at approximately 3.30pm and everyone took a group photo before leaving.

Overall, this project was rather successful and no doubt environmental friendly. And it was definitely not as dirty as it sounds and looks. We had fun recycling old newspapers and to bond with one another.

ARE YOU CAPABLE OF DOING THAT???

Prepared by,
Leo Vern Gin

PROJECTS!

1. Badges for Sale

Merdeka Badges (RM4)
Sell 3 : 1 project point
Get the badges from Lillian Toh, 4Sc4 by Tuesday

Leo Lion Day Badges (RM 2)
Sell 4 : 1 project point
Get the badges from Poh Yee, 4Sc3

*all form 3s, you are excused from Leo activities till PMR. However, please get your project points by selling the badges.

2. The Grin of Green (Tree Planting Project) - to those participating in this project, please take note:
Date: 18th Sept 2010 (Sat)
Time: 6.30 am sharp - 3.00 pm

if you do NOT have/ not sure about your AIA STUDENT INSURANCE, please see Eva (4Sc2) or Grace(4Sc2) ASAP as it is very important that everyone is covered
check the board regularly for updates on this project

Things to take note of:
be in school (Gate B) by 6.30 am!  Bus will leave sharp at 6.30
wear proper sports attire, long track pants, sport shoes
bring salt, rain coat, sunblock, cap, any medication(if needed), and any other things you need
bring lots of water, some snacks
bring a spare change of clothes (optional)
do not carry unnecessary things, travel light.

ALL THE BEST TO THE FORM 3s FOR PMR!!! Study hard for about one more month, and then FREEDOM :D (get active in Leo yeahhh xD)

 

ATTENTION

TO ALL LEO ORIENTATION CAMP PARTICIPANT

There will be a briefing and performance practice on

23rd August 2010 (Monday)
1pm-3pm
at the side of the hall

Compulsory for everyone to come:
Grace Keow
Saliza Bono
Loshni
Shivania
Lillian
Ng Vern Gin
Hor Chee Shing
Young Suet Yee
Florence Saw
Cheah Jing Yee
Vejaya
Vemalah
Kathryn Wong
Chin Xin Yi
Lim Sher Ni
Lim Hui Kuan

GENERAL MEETING!!!

ATTENTION ALL LEOS’!!!

THERE WILL BE A GENERAL MEETING THIS FRIDAY. THE DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOW:
DATE : 20TH AUGUST 2010
DAY : FRIDAY
VENUE : 5 SCIENCE 2
TIME : 1.00pm – 4.00pm
DRESS CODE : GREEN SHIRT WITH VEST/BLAZER. NO SHORTS ALLOWED
TO BRING :-
- SCISSORS
- NEWSPAPER
- HAIRDRYER
*Please bring the items stated as we will also be having a FUN project!!
* Those involved in the YCS Mass are allowed to leave for the event
Ps: All form 3’s are informed to be present as we have a SURPRISE for YOU!!

A Report on the ‘Food for Charity’ Funding Project

On the 9th August 2010, a ‘Food for Charity’ project was held at the cafeteria of the Assunta Secondary School. 7 Leos were involved in this project. We sold spaghetti during interval, which was from 10.30a.m to 10.50a.m. The purpose of this project was to offer a different type of food to the students and also to raise fund for the club.

At 10.20a.m Leo Florence, Leo Suet Yee and Leo Lillian Toh set up a stall at the cafeteria. Our sales increased when the form 4 and form 5 students came down for recess. We promoted our spaghetti to the students and many of them were interested in buying our food. At 10.50a.m, we packed and cleaned up the area as recess had ended.

Eventhough we were given 20 minutes to sell our food, we managed to raise RM50.00. Without cooperation, we will not be able to reach our target. This project had not only been successful, but it taught us to work together as a team. Thank you.


Reported by,
Leo Eva Chen

The Grin of Green Project

Leos,
We will be having a joint project with the Interact Club of Assunta. This is a tree planting project. Details are as follows:

Date: 18th September 2010 (Sat)
Time: 7.00am-1.00pm
Price: RM 8 *subject to change*
Venue: Raja Musa Forest, Batang Berjuntai, Kuala Selangor

*everyone has to be at Gate B by 6.30 sharp.
*bring water and food/snacks
*wear proper attire for gardening (bring gloves, wear shoes)
*those of you who do did not get the AIA Student Insurance, please see Leo Eva as soon as possible


SIGN UP ON THE LEO BOARD in school!!!
For more info, see Leo Eva Chen (4Sc2)

JOINT NEWSLETTER!

is finally out! :) Mind you, it's an E-newsletter, so do be patient and let the newsletter load.
ROAR!
Joint Newsletter

Installation of the Interact Club of SMK Sultan Abdul Samad

Date : 7^th August 2010

Time : 2.30 – 4.30 pm

Venue : Dewan Bakti, SMK Sultan Abdul Samad

Sign up on the Leo Board!

10th KL Leo Clubs Joint Installation 2010

Details are as follows:

Date : Sunday, 15th August 2010

Time : 9.00 am to 1.00 pm

Venue : Confucian High School Hall, Lorong Hang Jebat off Jalan Hang Jebat,

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Theme : Jai Ho – May Victory Be Yours

Attire : Club Uniform

Entry Fees : RM 15 (Leos)

*sign up on the board as soon as possible!!!

Roar!

Splatter of Colours

We will be painting the walls of a children's home. Do sign up and help out in this project. Details are as follows:

Date: 28th September 2010 (Tuesday)
Time : 1.30-5.30 pm
Venue: Lovely Nursing Centre, No. 7, SS3/80, University Garden, 47300 PJ.

Sign up on the leo board and see Leo Poh Yee, 4Sc3 for more details.

*let us let our creativity run wilddd!!!

Leo Orientation Camp!!!

Don’t miss this AWESOME opportunity. You will definitely have a GREATTTT time and loads of fun!

This camp is organized by our sister club, PJ Integrity and it has become an annual event for years.

Come get your forms from Leo Grace Keow, 4Sc2 as soon as possible. We have limited spaces!!!

Date: 27th-29th August 2010 (Friday - Sunday)

Venue: Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Megah

Price: RM 35

Participating Clubs: Assunta, Damansara Jaya, Taman Petaling, PJI, Taman Sea

*All forms MUST be returned by the 9th of August (Monday)