It’s mid-December 2017 and the SIDMA September 2017 Semester Final Examination will start on 28 December 2017, while UNITAR Sabah Semester October 2017 Final Examination will begin on 2nd January 2018; nevertheless the way to keep the student and staff happy and not too stressful is by being entertained and happy through this busy month by incorporating Christmas celebration into this magical December.
Mr Bonaventure Wences from SIDMA College Kadazandusun Language Club, who was appointed as Project Director, and with the full collaboration and support from all SIDMA staff have initiated a Mini Christmas Fun Fair at SIDMA Atrium on 12 December 2017 to immerse all SIDMA staff and students in an array of fun based activities as a platform for SIDMA staff and students to have fun in a whole fun and entertaining atmosphere.
Preparation of various booths were set up a day earlier at SIDMA Atrium where it was packed with various fun and skills based activities such as Knock Down, Ping Pong Balls, Dart Throwing, Ring and Bottle, Zombie Games and more; and as early as 9.00 am the atrium was packed with visitors and fun-seekers.
For the entertainment corner, there was the Song Request and Dedication. The songs were sung by SIDMA local talent. There was also the food and beverage corner featuring yummy and mouth-watering food and drinks for the participants and visitors.
Students taking “Hubungan Etnik”, a compulsory paper of their Bachelor studies, set up their corner and display various cultural activities, food and attire from the various ethnic culture of Sabah. The Chinese Language Club also set up a corner during the event, and showcased some of the local Chinese culture such as the lion dance, Chinese food and more.
Madam Azizah Khalid Merican (CEO SIDMA College) took time off to attend the September 2017 English Enhancement Programme (EEP) Certificate Presentation Ceremony held at East 8 Lecture Room, SIDMA College on 4 December 2017.
SIDMA College UNITAR Sabah 2017 Annual Dinner was joyously held on 29 November 2017, at Rafflesia Grand Ballroom, Promenade Hotel, Kota Kinabalu with the purpose of showing appreciation and gratitude to the students from various faculties, clubs and societies as well as individuals for their various performances, achievements, success as well as contributions to the College, local community and the nation and most importantly gathering the staff and student to socialise with each other in a more informal setting.