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Students, parents share plans for school holidays in Penang
Zi Yi (left) and Aisswarya from SMK Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah in Jawi, waving goodbye to each other on the last day before they start the school term break. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star
WITH the school holidays here, there is no better way to embrace island life than by indulging in some retail therapy and soaking up the sun in Penang.
For Form Five student G. Aisswarya, her idea of holiday fun is visiting malls and spending a day at the beach.
'We'll have a picnic as a fun family activity, dine out and catch a movie together,' said Aisswarya, who will be sitting for her Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) this year.
She lives on the mainland with her grandparents, while her parents work on the island.
During the school holidays, she and her two younger siblings will reunite with their parents.
Her two older siblings are currently pursuing higher education away from home.
Though excited about the term break, Aisswarya is also sentimental about her final year in school.
'I want to savour every second of school life. I actually look forward to returning to school,' she said when met at SMK Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah in Jawi, South Seberang Perai.
School holidays nationwide are from May 29 to June 9.
Form Four student Koe Zi Yi, 16, who also lives on the mainland, has her sight set on shopping trips on the island.
'I want to get some new clothes as we don't usually have time to travel to the island when school is in session,' she said.
'My parents have also promised to take me swimming,' Zi Yi added.
Technician Mohd Faizal Mohd Zuki aims to make the school break both educational and enjoyable for his four children.
With his eldest being 17 and youngest at just three, he has to make plans that suit everyone.
'I always try to include visits to the museum or zoo. It's important to keep their minds stimulated even during the holidays.'
Mohd Faizal also plans to stay at a place with a swimming pool.
'Kids love being in the water, so I'll look for a hotel or resort with a pool.
'I want them to stay active. Otherwise, they'll just end up sitting in front of the TV all day,' he added.
