new assessment system for primary schools
fara | 7/20/2009 | 9:15 pmmy heart gave a lil leap when i read this article in the star today > click here
one of my main concerns as kakak reaches schooling age is how she will handle the exam oriented education system in our national schools. i’d love to be able to send her to the international schools available (we have one just in our backyard).. but as we are not yet able to afford this option, our next best approach is to scout for the best primary school in kl – which not only excelled academically, but also is known for its achievements in extra curricular activities.
am happy to note that our registration for kakak be enrolled in this certain primary school was accepted – amir went to the school earlier today and now she is officially a student there.. yeay!
if what the DPM mentioned the abovementioned article does pan out, we should see happier students who enjoy school for the opportunity to learn.. and not only count the # of A’s they get – to also find fulfillment in being passionate in arts, sports and other activities.
hopefully, the teaching faculty will also be prepared by then in informing the kids what other options do they have apart from your run-of-the-mill ‘professional’ careers (in my days, all they harped on was on being a doctor, engineer, lawyer, accountant, lecturer, architect… slightly lower options would be teaching, nursing and the likes)
here’s to being hopeful of the future for the heirs to the future
lets hope that there’s no flip flop
I wouldn’t know where to send Imtiyaz too, in 3 years time. Our education system is fickled!
ky: true – if they flip flop again.. i am truly gonna flip. the ppsmi thing didn’t affect my kids – that’s why i wasn’t that upset.
n|ns: no harm in starting to scout now. i actually visited the school that i had in mind … checked out the activity & achievement boards (similar to what we had back in dewan budiman) and was impressed.
then there’s also the distance from the school to wherever is the transition home to consider.
i hate ever changing education policy…but bring it on!!!