Jointly reported by:
Louise Kaien Too Sr2ScC
Ang Ann Gie Sr2ScE

Photography by:
Kuen Cheng Photography Club

In a bid to nurture both artistic prowess and a sense of patriotism among students, the school departments orchestrated the National Week Drawing Competition from July 17th to August 4th. This engaging competition featured two categories: Junior Group and Senior Group, welcoming all students to participate before the designated deadline.

The competition outcomes are presented in the table below:
Junior Group

Ranking

Class

Name

1

Jr1S1

Phoon Yen Shing

2

Jr2M1

Chia Jia Yee

3

Jr2Z2

Caleb Wee Zhi Yang

4

Jr3Z2

Wong Yi Ting

5

Jr2Z2

Sim Zi Xuan

Junior Group photo

Senior Group

Ranking

Class

Name

1

Sr2ComB

Foo Yan Xin

2

Sr1ScA

Chin Yu Ni

3

Sr2ScC

Tan Xin Yu

4

Sr1ScC

Lian Hao

5

Sr1ComB

Wong Xiao Yong

Senior Group photo

In our interview, Caleb Wee Zhi Yang from Jr2Z2 mentioned that the reason he chose to draw the Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque was due to its visually striking appearance and a somewhat manageable level of complexity for replication. He also mentioned that upon finishing his drawing, he realized that the final result did not meet his initial expectations. Therefore, he sought advice from his sister and finally perfected his drawing.

In contrast, the unique architecture of the Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum inspired Lian Hao to replicate it as his drawing. However, it posed quite a challenge to him as he stated that this was his first time drawing such a detailed building. The complex carvings and the symmetrical shape of the building must be considered when drawing the museum so much work and dedication is needed to perfect it.

Meanwhile, Tan Xin Yu from Sr2ScC chose to draw the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur because she loved the building style and the intricate texture of the building. She felt that it was a building that symbolizes an important part of the modern history of Malaysia. Due to busy school activities, she struggled with the deadline of the competition but still managed to complete her artwork eventually.

Throughout, contestants faced challenges but gained a deeper appreciation for Malaysia’s historical buildings. At last, congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to all participants for joining this enriching artistic journey.