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"The Sound of Water" by Christal Teoh

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Over the long weekend, my friends and I thought it would be fun to go on a hike to a waterfall. The hike was about an hour and a half from Permai Gardens. The only issue was that we did not know the trail. This should’ve been our first red flag, but we trusted in our sense of direction to get us there. We thought it would be fine as long as we knew where the start was and what we were heading towards. The plan was simple: start the hike at 9:30 am, hike an hour and a half to the waterfall, spend some time there, hike back out, and eat lunch together at the Permai Stalls. There should not have been any complications, or so we thought… The day did not start off to plan; some miscommunications led us to start the hike at 10:30 am, partly because of Suyoung Lim’s (12) genius idea to go to the Astaka Stalls instead of the Permai Stalls. We also thought it was a good idea not to have breakfast before the hike.  Fifteen minutes in, we faced our first fork in the road. We did not know whet...
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"The State High Court, a Hospital, and 28 Students" by Zack Lee

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Based on the title, one would think that an industrial accident had happened. Fortunately, what actually happened this weekend were back-to-back visits to the Penang State High Court and Sunway Medical Centre spread out across two days. The first day, April 3rd, was the State High Court visit organized by Zack Lee (12) and Nathan Ng (12). With Ms. Keister as their chaperone, the students were ushered into the heritage site and directly into the High Courtroom. For Aidan Boyd (12), just seeing the courtroom and having its functions explained were his favorite part of the visit as, “it was really different from what you see in movies and TV shows.” Then, through a subsequent Q & A with a state magistrate and former federal magistrate, the students learned about the inner workings of the legal system as a whole: Ms. Keister’s inquiry about how juries work here revealed that Malaysia actually abolished the jury system, and Zack Lee’s query on why Sabah and Sarawak are the only states w...
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"Transitioning to the Next" by Sarang Jin

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Dalat offers a unique transitional bonding experience for seniors called the Senior Transition Retreat. Basically, this retreat is all about leaving well and entering well. The first day of this retreat focused on leaving well, and the second day on entering well. The words "leaving" and "entering" stood out to me because they reminded me that we will leave this place soon.  As we, the seniors, leave our beloved place and start a new chapter in our lives, we can expect nothing about what will happen next. This Senior Transition Retreat held deep conversations between peers and the teachers, who thankfully volunteered to help us.  Chavelle Thornton (12) said, “It was really great to have one last opportunity to bond with our class.” It was an amazing experience to hang out with my classmates who will not be able to see each other often once we graduate. We went to the 1st Avenue mall to eat and do some activities together, which were the arcade and roller skating. Th...
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"10 Things I Hate About Graduating" by Alice Wang

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  I hate the way I’ll miss this place,  I hate how I can’t eat at wooden wagon and no-eyed deer anymore. I hate how I have to leave the senior tables, the hut, and the ATSA room behind, I hate that I can no longer hear the leafblowers roar, or eat at the galley where I’ve always dined. I hate how I have to be a freshman again and have to start anew,  I hate that I have to plan my future, and I genuinely have no clue. I hate that I won’t be around my people, or as Ee Rynn Ong (12) said, “I hate not being able to see my classmates again.” I hate not being able to drive, while walking and taking the subway, making me think about back then.  I hate how I have to deal with the miserable cold; I’ll say I like it just for show,  But deep down, I’ll always miss home, where it never snows.  I hate how fast high school was over; it was the blink of an eye. It’s crazy how yesterday’s hello turns into tomorrow's goodbye. I hate everything about graduating; thinking abo...
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"How to Lose a School in 33 Days" by Na Young Ko

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  As the final quarter of the year approaches, April and May bring a shift in energy for the seniors. For many, the air is filled with content, as their post-graduation paths have been planned distinctly. Whilst for some, the atmosphere remains uncertain, it is a period of lingering anxiety. However, one thing primarily applies to all as of now: there is a future ahead of us that requires one to take an extra step in their life, one of the biggest steps we will be taking soon. For the last school-sponsored class event, the class of 2026 was stationed in Heritage Hall for two days during their Senior Transition Retreat.  From early morning, at 8:30 am, multiple speakers provided us with essential guides and useful information applicable to our time outside Dalat. On the second day, to balance the weight of our upcoming departures with the friendly community we have formed, everyone took a fresh break and made their way outside to the field for Mr. Riffey’s planned activity....
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"Protecting Our Future" by Jayden Juday

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  Do you want to feel safe? Here at Dalat we want to make it incredibly clear that every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and free to explore the world. Child safety week is more just an event, it’s a commitment to nurturing awareness, building trust, and empowering the students with the knowledge they need to protect themselves. From interactive workshops to specially dedicated chapel time, Dalat makes an effort to allow students and parents to learn how to better protect themselves and their loved ones. This Child Safety Week, we were fortunate enough to have a guest speaker during a chapel talk to us about the importance of child safety and the problems that modern generations are facing today. Our speaker, Joanna Koning from the Child Safety and Protection Network (CSPN) talked predominantly about the superficial relationships that the younger generations are pursuing. She cited examples such as pornographic website usage of generations Z and Alpha. Additionally, Konin...
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"One Last Stop Amidst the March of Time" by Beom Woo Eun

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  While other students returned from spring break with the anticipation of an ending academic year, many seniors arrived with mixed emotions, feeling the weight of graduation on their shoulders. Spring break is a time of relaxation when students muster the last of their strength to push through the final quarter, which consists of a jumble of Advanced Placement and final exams. But for seniors who knew their graduation was only weeks away, they enjoyed it in diverse ways, from traveling with family to friend-group trips, bracing for the upcoming change. It was evident that this spring break was not just a simple pause but an indicator of an ending journey. About half a year ago, I wrote a similar Senior Scribble about how seniors were working hard to finish their applications over fall break. But now that quite a few seniors have made concrete plans for their future, it seems a small transition has already begun, bringing them closer to adulthood. When asked what had helped her pre...
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