Sibu school to modernise facilities, embrace STEM, TVET
Lau (fifth right) and Vong (seventh right) join others in the cake-cutting ceremony. — Photo by Peter Boon
SIBU (May 25): The management board of SK Bandaran Sibu No 2 is committed to upgrading school facilities and creating a safe, modern and inspiring environment where both teachers and students can thrive.
According to the school's management board chairman Temenggong Dato Vincent Lau, these efforts align with education reforms focused on strengthening teacher professionalism, integrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and technical and vocational education and training (TVET), using technology in teaching, and reducing dropout rates.
'However, while the board is committed to supporting these changes, it still faces limitations and relies on allocations from the Education Department to support the school,' he said during the school's 'Teacher's Day' celebration at a hotel here on Friday.
Lau added that the official theme for the national 2025 Teacher's Day celebration, 'Guru Pemacu Reformasi Pendidikan' (Teachers Driving Educational Reform), reflected the evolving role of teachers in leading innovation and student-centred learning in today's fast-changing education landscape.
'Teachers are key drivers of this change, guiding students to meet the demands of the digital era.
'With the support of the community, and the dedication of our staff and students, I believe our school will continue to grow, keep pace with the times, and contribute meaningfully to education reform.
'These reforms also bring challenges, from adopting new tools to addressing students' needs – all of which require strong support and an enabling environment.'
Lau also pointed out that although SK Bandaran Sibu No 2 might not be comparable with other larger schools here in terms of facilities, it would be up to the teachers and headmaster to 'turn weaknesses into strength'.
Lau also expressed hope that the school would win more awards in curriculum and co-curricular activities in time to come, and urged teachers to find opportunities for students who may not excel academically but possess other talents.
Meanwhile, the headmaster Vong Kiong Ming stated that the Ministry of Education had allocated RM450,000 for the school's upgrading works, particularly those on maintenance of the administrative block. . STEM SK Bandaran Sibu No 2 TVET Vincent Lau
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