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FrogClassroom
Manual
Table of Contents
About YTL Foundation
Introduction
Why embark on this Journey
How to start
Execution
Windows
Curtains
Doors
Front Wall
Back Wall
Flooring
Furniture & Fittings
Case Study: SMK Puchong Frog Classroom
Workscope and Schedule Sample
Appendix Front Wall Measurements
Left Wall Measurements
Right Wall Measurements
Back Wall Measurements
Door Measurements
Furniture Layout Sample
Table Measurements
Ceiling Plan & Chairs
Table Designs
Testimonials
List of suppliers and manufacturers
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About YTL Foundation
The YTL Foundation was founded in 1997 on the belief that education is the basis on which every society progresses. Education moulds minds, inspires achievements and ultimately, builds nations. By developing and improving education in the communities in which it operates, the YTL Foundation aims to empower individuals and communities to be catalysts of change to enrich and benefit society. In its early years, YTL Foundation provided aid to deserving individuals who would otherwise be denied opportunities to pursue higher education. Through scholarships and book prizes, it enabled many students to achieve their dreams and realise their potential; in the process growing a talent pool of high achievers. Over the years, YTL Foundation expanded its role, organising workshops, talks and conferences to enrich and inspire educators, students, parents as well as other stakeholders in the field of education. Today, YTL Foundation is pushing the boundaries, partnering like-minded organisations that share their vision for equal access to good education. Through programmes, funding, thought leadership and by championing the use of technology, YTL Foundation is redefining the teaching and learning process. Backed by the YTL Group of Companies’ 60-year heritage of nation building, YTL Foundation hopes to build better societies, through better education.
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Introduction
The YTL Group believes that children deserve the best in education and
that technology plays a critical role in the future of learning. With
this in mind, YTL embarked on a journey with the Ministry of Education
to implement the 1 BestariNet project. This project was initiated by the
Ministry of Education to introduce and integrate technology in the everyday
teaching and learning process in schools nationwide. This has made
Malaysia the first country in the world to equip over 10,000 primary and
secondary schools and a community of 10 million teachers, students and
parents with 4G connectivity and a proven cloud based virtual learning
environment, the Frog VLE, provided by FrogAsia.
In April 2014, Datin Kathleen Chew was invited by Teach For Malaysia to
teach a class in Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Puchong Batu 14 (SMK
Puchong). The class she taught in was in a terrible state of disrepair; chairs
and tables were broken, window panes missing and the door had a hole
where someone had kicked it in. She was stunned at the condition of the
classroom.
During her session, she observed that the students were responsive and
eager to know more about the world but the dilapidated and vandalised
classroom did not encourage positive behaviour in the students. What if
these students were instead given a clean, bright and fun classroom?
Would these students learn to respect their learning environment and
have a better chance to reach their full potential?
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YTL Foundation and FrogAsia therefore decided to embark on a
classroom makeover initiative. YTL Foundation enlisted the help of the
SPYTL Design Group and challenged them to develop the “Frog
Classroom”; a classroom designed to fulfil the needs of teaching and
learning in the future and is cost effective, easily replicable in other
schools and can be built by volunteers. To further support this initiative,
YTL Foundation donated a Chromelab of 41 Chromebooks to the school
for the Frog Classroom.
The result is a classroom that is undoubtedly world class. The design
centres on the desks which are curved and arranged in a spiral around
the room. Students sit across from each other in groups so they can
learn collaboratively. The walls are painted in sections of bright blue,
green, magenta and white with white boards at the back of the class
for students to express themselves. A punching bag is hung in one
corner while an ornately framed mirror is hung in another.
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Why embark on this Journey
The YTL Group believes that education empowers individuals and
communities to build better societies. We want to help make the
learning process fun, lively and enriching for the students. SMK
Puchong is not unique. There are many schools all over the country
that have classrooms in bad state of disrepair, making teaching and
learning challenging.
We believe that an inspiring and comfortable learning environment
can bring about positive changes in learning and teaching attitudes
amongst students and teachers.
With your commitment in creating an excellent learning environment
for students, you will have a part in shaping the next generation. We
thank you for joining us on this exciting journey.
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How to start
Register interest with YTL FoundationLet YTL Foundation know that you are interested in a classroom
makeover project. A list of schools identified by FrogAsia will be
available for your selection. Once you have selected your school,
a school visit will be arranged by the Foundation.
Create a team Form a team that is passionate and can fulfil the execution needs.
Each team should identify a project leader who will assign roles to team
members. Your team should ideally not have more than 30 people.
(Refer to pg.16 & 17 for job roles)
Meet with the head teacher It is important to build a relationship with the head teacher and school
staff. Get to know them well because you will be working closely with
them. Find out the needs of the school and what are the most pressing
needs in the classroom (e.g. Is the classroom too warm. Are the doors
badly vandalised…etc)
Visit the classroomThe team will have to visit the classroom to measure and identify the
extent of work required. Some work may need to be carried out by
qualified contractors before the team can begin work on the classroom,
for example if electrical wiring is involved.
Design the ClassroomA template of the Frog Classroom and a toolkit is provided with this
manual. The toolkit allows you to be creative and you can adapt the
design of the classroom but only within certain parameters as some
features, such as the tables, must be retained. 5
The team has to identify the work that needs to be carried out in the
classroom and the furniture required (e.g. windows, floor, ceiling fans,
curtains, white boards/notice boards/pinup boards/magnetic boards,
chairs and tables)
Brainstorm with the team Get the team together and using information gathered during the
school visit design a classroom that fulfils the school’s needs. Think
about incorporating fun but meaningful items into the design. (e.g.
SMK Puchong received a punching bag in their classroom because
the doors in the classroom had been punched in by the students and
the punching bag represented a better and safer way for the students
to channel their energy).
If you believe that the classroom needs Chromebooks or a Chromelab,
please discuss this with the Foundation. You may have to fundraise for
this but the Foundation may be able to partially assist.
Draw out a plan/timeline Draw up a programme which indicates the time period for each task,
taking account of school holidays. Take note that a classroom make-
over usually takes about one week.
Assign Job Roles Assign job roles and responsibilities for each team member
(Refer to pg.16 & 17 for job roles)
Look for sponsors The team should try to source sponsors for materials and donations.
Fundraise if necessary.
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Execution
At the selected classroom, start by removing existing furniture. The
team may clear the room themselves on the first day or may request
the school to get the students to do this a day or two before actual
work commences in the classroom.
If M&E (Mechanical and Electrical) work is required (such as additional
ceiling fans, air conditioning units, electrical power points, especially for
charging Chromebooks or notebooks), arrange for these items to be
acquired and installed by designated electrical contractors and air
conditioner suppliers immediately after the classroom has been cleared.
Once the classroom has been cleared and the M&E work completed,
the team may commence the classroom makeover.
Please refer to Workscope and Schedule Sample (pg.16 & 17) of the
classroom makeover in SMK Puchong. It outlines work scope and
schedule, task leaders and the work involved.
Windows The team will have to assess if existing windows need some
refurbishment such as:
• Repainting of frames
• Washing of glass panes
• Replacement of broken/missing glass panes
CurtainsExisting curtains should be changed (see supplier list : back cover).
Please use 80-90% Black Out curtains as this will help if a projector is
used in the classroom.
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DoorsIf new doors are necessary, please place an order (see supplier list :
back cover ). Drawings are provided in the toolkit based on the
standard Frog Classroom door design with the recommended locking
system. Dimensions may vary depending on the existing door frame.
Get your designated contractor to measure and construct based on site
measurements.
Front Wall (with white board)
Assess if the existing whiteboard frame needs to be refurbished or
replaced. The front wall should be repainted with paint matching the
colour codes provided by the Foundation (Refer to pg.22).
Back Wall (with notice board)
The back wall should be repainted with paint matching the colour
codes provided by the Foundation. A series of whiteboards, colourful
glossy boards for writing, cork boards and magnetic boards should be
installed on the back wall to provide students with spaces to express
themselves.
Optional: Vanity Mirror or Punching bag.
A heavy duty concrete wall plug is needed to hang the punching bag.
Please note that the minimum weight of the punching bag is 70 kg.
NOTE:
Purchase/source/acquire necessary materials / tools (e.g. paints,
brushes (big and small), rollers (big and small), paint thinner, paint
pans, wall filler, ladder, pails, hammer, nails, screws drivers, drills, rags
or used cloth for cleaning, hand gloves, permanent coloured markers
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Flooring
If a new floor finish is necessary, identify possible options. You may
refer to the supplier list. It is advisable to start work on the flooring only
after the major painting work is finished.
Furniture and FittingsChairs
Check on available stock as soon as you have made a selection of the
chairs. The supplier may not have ready stock available which means it
will have to place orders with the manufacturer. Place an order for
chairs at least two to three weeks prior to the required date of delivery.
Images of chairs and supplier contact information are provided (Refer
to pg.33 for proposed chair samples). Please confirm colour availability
(black, citrus, red, and saffron) with the supplier.
Tables
Once furniture layout has been confirmed, place an order for the table
tops and steel legs. Detailed drawings of three types of table tops and
one typical set of steel legs are provided (Refer to pg.30 -32).
Recommended manufacturers of table tops, table legs and wall
brackets for punching bags are also provided.
Determine quantity for each type of table top. The order must be
placed at least two weeks prior to the date of delivery. It will take at
least one week to finish the ‘doodle’ work on the table tops.
Table Legs
The assembling of table tops and legs should be done in the class-
room. You will need approximately eight ¾ inch long screws for each
table and an electric drill.
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PLAN -TABLE ANote: Determine quantity based on
Table Design / Doodling:
Transferring of Design to Tables
Samples of images with positive messages are included in this manual.
You may need four to five images for each table, depending on the size
of each image. You may choose to draw directly on the tables using
permanent coloured marker pens or print the images by:
1. Flipping the actual image using Photoshop.
2. After printing the flipped image, either on A4 or A3 size paper, place the printed copy (image facing the table) on to the area of the table surface where you want the image to be. Make sure the paper is secured by taping the paper to the table so it won’t move.
3. Wet a piece of cloth with paint thinner and rub on the surface of the paper. Make sure the entire paper surface with the image is covered with thinner. Put pressure and rub so that the image can be transferred to the table surface. You can lift the paper slowly to check if you have successfully transferred the image on to the table surface. Some of the images may need to be touched-up with the permanent colour pens.
Table Finishing
If your team is unable to draw the images on the table, it is advisable
to engage artists/volunteers to help out. If table design/drawing is not
desired, an option for a laminated finishing can be requested when the
order is placed.
Please arrange to have tables and chairs delivered at least two days
before the targeted date of completion. Arrange tables and chairs
according to the confirmed layout.
Clean the area before handover. You will need brooms, dustpans, a
vacuum cleaner, cloth and cleaning liquids. Minor painting touch up
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Note: Determine quantity based on
Case Study: SMK Puchong Frog Classroom
A pilot Classroom Makeover project was initiated at SMK Puchong Batu
14. The Foundation worked with the teachers and the SPYTL Design Group
to transform an existing classroom into a Frog Classroom. The SPYTL
Design Group gathered a team of 30 staff to participate in this project.
After speaking to the principal and teachers in the school, it was
decided that two air conditioning units (2.5 HP each) and an addition of
three fans (a total of six fans) be installed in the classroom. After the
electrical work was completed, the team started the makeover.
On the first day, the team removed and washed the window panes
and cleaned the classroom. They also removed the white boards and
the notice boards on the back wall of the classroom for cleaning and
later reuse.
In the following days, the team painted the walls, designed the table
tops and finally brought the tables and chairs into the classroom. After
the walls were painted the flooring was installed by the supplier who
had donated the flooring. Finally the curtains donated by the curtain
supplier were installed. In the span of seven days, the classroom was
transformed into a great learning environment for the benefit the
students of SMK Puchong.
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Estimated manpower for classroom makeover from start to handover:
25paxSite investigation & measurements4 pax (inclusive of team leader)
Clearing of existing furniture1-2 pax site coordinator (from design team)
Electrical & M&E work3-4 pax (team leader, design team coordinator, 1 electrical engineer coordinator & 1 M&E coordinator)
Painting Work 20 pax to be distributed accordingly (team leader, design team coordinator, and team members) from start to finish and touch-up work.
Whiteboards, pinup boards, magnetic boards, graph boards, inspirational posters, hooks and punching bag installation 5 pax (team leader, design team coordinator and 3 team members)
New main door & lockset 2 pax (team leader & team coordinator to liase and coordinate with door contractor)
Doodling15 pax (team leader, team coordinator and team members)
Tables and chairs4 pax (team leader, team coordinator and 2 team members)
Cleaning 25 pax (team leader and team members) from day 1 until last day for finishing and final touch-up work before final handover.
Runners3 pax (team members)
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Workscope and schedule sample(Reference: SMK Puchong Classroom Makeover)
Workscope
1. Clearing Of Existing Furniture
2. Mechanical & Electrical Work (Airconditioning units, ceiling fans, power points)
3. Painting Work
4. Timber Floor Finish Installation
5. Whiteboards, Pinup Boards, Magnetic Boards, Graph Boards & Hooks Installation
6. New Main Doors Installation
7. Doodling (Can be done off site or before delivery of tables to classroom)
8. Tables and Chairs delivery, Fixing & Arrangement, Fixing Of Punching Bag Bracket
9. Cleaning And Finishing Touches
1. Clearing of existing furniture - c/o Myra (design team, teachers & students)
Work Assignment / Duties Delegation
- Handing over of classroom to design team
2. Electrical work - c/o Fiona (sourcing of donors and contractors)- Adding of 3 ceiling fans and repositioning of existing fans- New airconditioning units installed- Additional 2 nos. fluorescent tube lights- Site investigation: to provide proper support to new repositioned lights and ceiling fans to make good of existing switches and socket outlets
3. Painting work - c/o Francis & Myra (design team and students)- to workout, determine & distribute manpower for each day; can be on rotation
- Site investigation, surface preparation- Buying/sourcing of tools (brushes, rollers, paints, primer, putty or filler, spatula, paint thinner, pails/buckets, pans, cloths for wiping & cleaning, gloves etc.)
- areas to be painted are ceiling, walls, existing window frames, grills, soft boards and whiteboards frames
4. Floor finish installation - c/o Bernard & Myra (supply and install by sponsor)- either vinyl planks or epoxy flooring
- patching of existing floor prior to final floor finish installation- procurement of adhesive for vinyl plank
- to liase with sponsor during site investigation
5. Whiteboards, pinup boards, magnetic boards, graph boards, inspirational Posters, hooks, installation - c/o Myra & Zati
- materials sourcing such as white glossy laminates, coloured laminates, heavy duty adhesive for mounting; buying, custom making, fixing
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School Holiday Public Holiday
SEPTEMBER
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6. New main door and lockset - c/o Zati- site investigation & measurement- prepare shop drawings for construction; liase with contractor
7. Doodling- c/o Myra & design team (doodles to be reviewed by YTL Foundation)- selection of positive doodles- arrangement & composition of selected doodles for each table
8. Tables and Chairs - c/o Myra, Zati & Bernard- arrange for delivery, fixing of legs to table tops- furniture arrangement
- sourcing/ buying of pens and other necessary tools
- fixing of wall bracket and punching bag
9. Cleaning - c/o Ms. Wong- final cleaning and polishing on the last day of work
10. Runners, site workers' meals - c/o Ms. Mazita, Lily & Ammar- to provide / buy meals/drink for colleagues at site- to buy last minute shortage of materials at site (screws, paints, etc.)
NOTE: Securing classroom makeover area during work is everyone's responsibility.All tools, materials being left at site every end of the day must be secured by the last person to leave.
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Front Wall Measurements
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Left Wall Measurements (Entrance)
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Right Wall Measurements
Frog Classroom Colors
Blue (Door) – BG75, 192 Blue Sapphire – Dulux 98BG 26/393
Green – GY42, 141 Irish Acres – Dulux 10GY 41/600
Grey – Neutral 39, 263 Seagull Grey – Dulux 30YY 42/083
Pink – RR11, 29 Flamboyant – Dulux 21RR 19/459
Blue – BG75, 192 Blue Sapphire – Dulux 98BG 26/393 22
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Back Wall Measurements
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1 TIMBER DOOR ELEVATION E2 SCALE = 1 : 10
Door Measurements
FrogClassroom
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A TIMBER DOOR PLAN (2 SETS) SCALE = 1 : 10
1 TIMBER DOOR ELEVATION E1 SCALE = 1 : 10
OUTSIDE
INSIDE
E1-
2 TIMBER DOOR SECTION A SCALE = 1 : 10
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OUTSIDE INSIDE
E2-
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Floor Plan (Furniture Layout Sample)
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Table Measurements
PLAN -TABLE A
FRONT & BACK ELEVATION
TABLE A DETAILSCALE 1:20
SIDE ELEVATION
Note: Determine quantity based onconfirmed layout)
NOTE: MINIATURE MODEL MARKED IN RED30
PLAN -TABLE B
FRONT & BACK ELEVATION
TABLE B DETAILSCALE 1:20
SIDE ELEVATION
Note: Determine quantity based onconfirmed layout)
NOTE: MINIATURE MODEL MARKED IN BLUE31
NOTE: MINIATURE MODEL MARKED IN YELLOW32
FOR REFERENCE:Chair supplier: KianContact Person: Mohd Khairul Izzuan Bin Hj IbrahimMobile: +6012 373 9003 ;Office: 03-40423026
Note: also available in black which is not shown in this image
Ceiling Plan
Chairs
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B EXISTING REFLECTED CEILING PLAN SCALE = 1 : 50
B PROPOSED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN SCALE = 1 : 50
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Table Designs
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Testimonials
It was a great experience working together with my colleagues in a different
environment- it was like a happy family. Despite all the sweating under the brows
and some body aches, one cannot deny the satisfaction we felt after seeing the
finished work. It felt so good being a part of a good cause.
Gary Mah, Deputy Drafting Manager
The classroom makeover project was a great way to bond. It helped promote
good communications and trust among the team members. It also helped to
improve staff morale, especially when they participated in the problem solving
exercise. They shared their ideas and had fun in the process.
Francis Lim See Seng, Deputy Drafting Manager
As a designer, the most rewarding part of every project is when you unveil
your finished product to your client and you see your client’s face light up with
happiness and satisfaction. Their nod of approval is like a pat on your back.
Unveiling the Frog Classroom to both students and teachers, watching so many
faces brighten up with joy and amazement was priceless! To think that a small
collective effort like this can make such a big impact on students’ outlook towards
education is just so fulfilling. We’re all ordinary individuals but we became an
extraordinary team. We worked together, we had fun and we made a difference!
Regina Myra Superio – Leong, Lead Interior Designer
We created with our minds and built with our hearts.
Boon Kean, Senior Architect
Dengan semangat ketekunan, kegigihan dan kerjasama kami berjaya
menyiapkan kelas ini. Dan ianya adalah contoh jelas yang kami tinggalkan
sebagai azimat untuk para pelajar bertuah ini mengejar cita-cita mereka.
Warna adalah kehidupan, dan dengan warna kami memberi nafas kepada kelas
ini untuk para pelajarnya berusaha mencapai cita-cita Kehidupan mereka suatu
hari nanti. Inilah pastinya suasana kelas yang menjana semangat para pelajar
dalam mengejar ilmu yang dicurahkan oleh guru mereka.
Hazlan B Aris, Senior Architectural Draftsman
Being a part of this project was really an experience for me. I had fun and this
project was truly a meaningful one. After the project was done, I felt light and
happy and it was a great way to relieve stress.
Samuel George, Technical Officer
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List and contact of suppliers and manufacturers for reference: 1. Curtains Company: Regal Ambience Contact Person: Winnie – 012 2803 373
2. Custom Tabletops
YTL Joinery in Meru, Klang Contact Person – Mr. Loh Yee Keong – 018 3089 739 Federal Furniture Contact Person – Alex Chiew – 012 7080 618 / 603 8070 9200
3. Table legs Company: KOHOH Stainless Steel Works Sdn Bhd Contact Person: Ah Meng – 0123136343
4. Doors
Company: Federal Furniture Industries Sdn Bhd Contact Person: Mr. Alex Chiew – 012 7080 618
5. Timber Floorboards
Company: Goodrich Global
Contact Person: Ms. Joanne – 012 3859 906
6. Laminates for whiteboards
Company: Ica
Contact Person: Ms. Jenny Pong – 012 7247 199
7. Chairs
Company: Kian Contact Person: Mr. Khairul – 012 3739 003
8. Artificial Grass for doormats
Company: Excel Scape Solution S/B
9. Magnetic boards, corkboards, hooks, whiteboard marker
and magnetic boards - IKEA
10. Punching bag – online purchase at lazada or mudah.my
11. Window glass panels
Company: EKY
12. Paint by Nippon Paint
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