Dedicated Tamil school teachers leave no child behind
I AM writing as a proud parent to commend a truly remarkable secondary school – SMK Vivekananda, Brickfields – which I believe deserves to be recognised. While I prefer to remain anonymous, I cannot stay silent about the outstanding dedication I have witnessed from the teachers and leadership of this school.
What touched me most is how the teachers consistently go above and beyond – not just in teaching, but also in transforming ordinary students into high achievers. Their passion, commitment and teamwork are nothing short of inspiring. They believe in every student's potential and work tirelessly to bring out the best in each one.
School head A. Selva Kumar's hands-on leadership is impressive. He leads by example – present, involved, supportive, and fully committed to the welfare and academic progress of the students.
I must also acknowledge the school's Form Six senior assistant P. Ramesh for his sincere and tireless support of the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) students. His efforts have played a vital role in their achievements.
This year, five students scored a perfect CGPA of 4.0 in the exams. What makes this especially outstanding is that some of them come from B40 families, with limited access to tuition or resources outside of school. Their success is a result of the school's strong academic support system, including night classes, weekend lessons, and even online sessions organised by the teachers.
As a parent, I have been deeply moved by the school's commitment. Their unity and drive are a reminder of the true spirit of teaching. Inspired by this, I made the decision to transfer my son to the school earlier this year. The change has been remarkable – he is thriving in ways that exceeded my expectations.
He has improved significantly in Bahasa Melayu, a subject he used to struggle with. He used to get Bs and Cs but now, thanks to the teachers' dedication and effective teaching methods, he consistently scores As. More importantly, he has become motivated and interested in studying – something which I fully credit to the way the teachers engage their students.
I truly believe more parents deserve to know about this exceptional school, where passion drives progress. This is proof that great students are shaped not by the prestige of a school, but by the greatness of its teachers.
On that note, I'd also like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the SMK Vivekananda Parent-Teacher Association for its consistent encouragement and contributions towards the school's academic initiatives, and to the Vivekananda Ashram – especially board of governors chairman Tan Sri Dr Ampikaipakan Kandiah for his ongoing support of our students.
SMK Vivekananda teachers don't just teach – they uplift, support and believe in every child, and it shows in both results and attitude. Together, let us continue striving for excellence and creating brighter futures, one child at a time.
A PROUD PARENT
Kuala Lumpur
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