HIP-FINCO READS: MOST IMPROVED READER AWARD

HIP-FINCO Reads: Most Improved Reader Award aims to celebrate and honour students who have demonstrated exceptional progress in their reading proficiency.

Nominations are now open!
15 October to 31 October
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    Eligibility: Open to HIP-FINCO Reads students from 2023 cohort only

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    Nomination entry per school: Maximum one (1) nomination per school

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    Number of award winners: Two (2) overall winners will be chosen

Reading Habits (40%)

Student has demonstrated improved reading habits which could include reading more English books, reading from different genres and difficulties, reading more frequently and other examples of positive habits.

In the nomination form, teacher can provide evidence as appropriate:

  • Reading Records: Teacher submits evidence of book reading records, with clear indication of how many English books the student has read in 2023
  • Reading Genre: Teacher checks and reports on the genre types attempted by the student
  • Reading Difficulty: Teacher indicates difficulty level of books (example: beginner, low level, pre-intermediate etc.)

To support the evidence, teacher is encouraged to upload:

  • Scanned pages of Buku Nilam
  • Photos of student reading in IRC
  • Observation journal
  • Any relevant certificates or documents

Attitude and Behaviour (40%)

Student has demonstrated commendable attitude and behaviour in their journey towards improving reading proficiency as well as helping their peers in the journey to become a better reader.

In the nomination form, teacher can recommend student based on several considerations, for example:

  • Active participation in classroom reading activities
  • Active participation in out-of-classroom reading activities
  • Support given to peers to encourage/improve reading in English

To support the evidence, teacher is encouraged to upload:

  • Photos of student reading with their peers
  • Photos of student participating in classroom or school reading activities
  • Certificates of achievements in clubs, competitions and other projects

Reading Proficiency (20%) - not compulsory

Student has demonstrated improvements in their reading proficiency.

Reading Proficiency data is not compulsory to nominate a student. However, if the data is provided, up to 20% score will be given. Teacher may upload evidence from one of the reading proficiency tools below in the nomination form:

  • Reading Age Assessment: baseline and endline results
  • Pentaksiran Bilik Darjah (PBD) Assessment: baseline and endline results

Prizes

Two (2) overall award winners will be chosen to win the following prizes. All other nominees will also receive an e-certificate from FINCO.

A Trophy and Certificate

A sponsored return-trip to KL for the FINCO Annual Awards Ceremony

The winners will be accompanied by a parent/guardian or a teacher

Timeline

Interested in nominating your student? Don’t forget to do so in October.

Starting now: Promotion

Learn more about the award from FINCO

15 - 31 Oct: Portal open for nominations

Nominate a student by completing a nomination form. The form will be made available on this webpage on 15 October

15 - 17 Nov: Winners Announcement

FINCO announces winners and makes travel arrangements

Early Dec: FINCO Annual Awards Ceremony

Two (2) overall winners and their accompanying teacher/guardian attend FINCO Annual Awards Ceremony to receive prizes

Nominations are now open!
15 October to 31 October
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FAQ

Each teacher can nominate one (1) student only

FINCO only requires simple evidence for verification purposes. Any evidence that can demonstrate that students meet the criteria is highly valued. The collection of evidence should not burden the teachers and the nominees. To understand the criteria and the types of answers and evidence expected, you may refer to the “Criteria” segment above.

  1. Only HIP-FINCO Reads students from the 2023 cohort may be nominated for an award. 
  2. A teacher can only nominate one (1) student from any primary year groups taught. 
  3. Teachers are not obligated to respond to all questions presented in the nomination form. Nevertheless, providing answers to the questions is crucial in aiding the judging panel’s selection of deserving students.
  4. Parental/Guardian Consent: By submitting a nomination, the teacher confirms that they have acquired the appropriate parental/guardian consent for their child to be nominated and attend the Awards Ceremony if selected as a winner, and also allowing FINCO to utilise any provided materials and images on its online platforms for promotional or educational purposes.
  5. Rights to materials: Additionally, the teacher confirms that they or the nominee holds the rights to any texts, photos, and videos submitted. FINCO holds no responsibility for the contents of individual contributions.
  6. Use and Disclosure of Personal Data and Purpose Specification: FINCO will keep confidential all personal information collected through this activity. We may however disclose such information to relevant parties in the course of using the information for the reason it was collected:
    1. A person or company acting on behalf of FINCO;
    2. Any other person or company who has undertaken to keep such information confidential, provided they have a right to such information.
  7. Data Retention: We will keep any personal information you give us as long as there is a reason to do so, for instance to satisfy the law or regulations, or to protect our interests.