This programme :
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develops parents’ skills in raising children of excellence in both academic
and social arenas ;
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demonstrates to students how important education is for their future ;
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exposes students to basic study skills and strategies ;
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gives the students confidence in examination technique ;
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explores the community’s role in education and skills training ;
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examines the role of peers in helping develop excellence within the individual
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looks at the issues and challenges in education development, especially
outside urban centres, and the importance of taking steps early to overcome
these problems.
Programmes
a. Education Awareness
This course, designed specially for lower secondary students, heightens
awareness about the value of excellent education and the importance of
acquiring knowledge. The course focuses on self motivation with students
developing their vision, targets and ambitions and positive thinking about
education. Participants are also exposed to information about educational
opportunities and availability of sponsors.
b. Techniques to Excel in Studies
This seminar is open to non-examination year students in Form 2 and
Form 4. Students are exposed to a systematic way of studying.
They learn basic study skills, creative thinking, reading skills, how to
make notes, essay writing techniques and memory enhancement. They
are also taught self-management skills.
c. Examination Preparations
This seminar is for UPSR, PMR, SPM and STPM students and looks at the
knowledge and skills needed to do well in examinations as well as tips
such as answering papers based on the weightage given to each question.
d. Excellence in Education for Parents
This seminar examines the parents’ role in ensuring their child’s success
not only in their studies but also in life in general. Experiences
are shared between the facilitator and parents in how to recognise potential,
develop the child’s vision and motivation, provide an optimum learning
environment at home, encourage the love of reading and lead the child to
following his religion and have a high moral standard.
e. Leadership Camp
This outdoor programme focuses on motivation and training of student
leaders. Participants explore their own potential, develop self excellence
and confidence and leadership skills.
The High Performance Rural Schools ( HIPERS ) Project was established
in 1996 with the aim of improving the quality of education in rural schools.
The project involved Year 6 (UPSR) and Form 3 (PMR) students. Initially
10 primary schools in the Kuching Division were selected in a pilot project
before it was extended to other divisions. The results in terms of academic
performance were very encouraging and therefore the project was extended
to the Samarahan Division in 1997 where 4 secondary schools were added.
