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“It is also a time to bid fare-well to our students who will be entering secondary school next month. Hope you have gained the best while studying here,” she said in her welcoming speech.
Tan reported that the school did better in the UPSR this year with 93.6 percent passes compared to 92.2 percent last year. About 100 students and their families attended the event, which was hosted for the first time in the school. During the buffer dinner, there was a 15-minute multimedia presentation on the school’s academic achievements. The top scorers shared their success stories with those present. While thanking their tea-chers for the guidance and parents for the support, the students said they attended tuition classes for better academic performance. Darshini Yeap said tuition classes had helped her score higher marks in her school exa-minations. “However, those who are al-ready very, very good in their studies, the classes may not be necessary’” said Darshini. Nur Aiezzah Atira Mohamad Yusoff Ariff said she attended tuition classes despite studying five hours daily. “It is necessary to increase our understanding of the subject we are learning,” she said. “It also keeps us not only ahead of others in class but also gives us a great feeling when we do well in our exams.” Liew Mei Rin, another top student, said she would only take tuition classes if she did not understand a subject very well. Parent-Teacher Association president Ridzuan Goh urged parents to be more involved in the school activities and not merely in their children who were studying there. “We should also pay attention to the welfare, social and physical development of the school. The three factors will create a conducive learning en-vironment for our children,” he added.
(The Star - 1 Jan 2006) |
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