IPOH: A total of 425,665 pupils will start Year One next year and some got a headstart through orientation programmes organised at their schools.
Despite being thrust into a new environment, Year One pupils in SJKC Ave Maria were a picture of calm at an orientation day event yesterday.
The pupils got a taste of school and followed their new teacher's instructions during a special assembly session.
They then filed into their respective classrooms while their parents stood outside.
Simon Tan, 36, even took a video of his daughter Tan Zhuo Ru, seven, in class.
“She was very eager to come to school this morning and she is definitely not afraid of the new environment.
“I'm not too worried about her as she makes friends easily,” he said yesterday.
Sharifah Nadia Syed Mohamad, 28, said her daughter, Wan Nur Aliyawafa Muhamad Khairol, seven, was excited to try on her new uniform and school shoes but was a little nervous in the morning.
Cry me a river: Khoo Chia Hoay crying during the orientation.
“She asked if she would be meeting new friends and whether there would be any homework.
“My husband and I decided to send her to a Chinese-medium school as learning another language such as Mandarin will help her in the future,” said the civil servant.
Headmistress Tan Lee Ei said a total of 306 Year One pupils were registered for 2013, compared to 318 this year.
“Parents need not worry about their children.
“It is important that they work closely with us to achieve the best results for them,” she said.
In GEORGE TOWN, a majority of Year One pupils at SJK(C) Hun Bin in Tanjung Tokong were visibly excited about being in school.
Looking smart in their crisp white and blue uniforms, the 129 boys and girls in four classes came with their parents yesterday for orientation.
“Year One is an exciting change for the children.
“Many have already gone to nursery and kindergarten and are familiar with the education environment.
“We rarely have to soothe tearful children on their first day at school,'' said headmaster Leow Hup Heng.
However, he added that having an orientation programme will help the young children adapt better to formal schooling.
The children were taken on a tour of the school and formed fast friendships almost immediately.
A few, though, were overwhelmed by the experience.
Tan Chun Seng was observed soothing his sobbing son.
“He hurt his foot while playing with his new friends.
“I think he is just a little embarrassed about falling down,” said Tan while carrying his son.
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