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CHILD ‘CARE’
PROGRAMME
ANNUAL REPORT 2011
“Excellence through self-help”
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Contents
Page Description
1 Contents
2 Introduction
3-4 CHILD CARE Centers
5-6 Analysis Of Care Program Sungai Pelek Centre – Selangor – January-October 2011
7-9 Analysis Of Care Program Jasin Centre – Melaka – January-October 2011
10 The Achievements of the Programme
13 Gallery
14 Acknowledgement
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INTRODUCTION
CARE is a post-primary Program designed to help vernacular school students to tide over their
difficulties in their new multicultural National secondary school environment to enable them to sustain
their interest in their studies and complete their secondary school education with optimal scholastic
achievements. CHILD is paying particular attention to this post-primary program because of its far
reaching ripple effect on the community.
Rationale
Post UPSR Tamil vernacular school students face pressure from all quarters for high academic
achievements in the UPSR examinations. Students from the lower socio-economic background, many of
whom are ill prepared for the transition from a relatively sheltered and culturally familiar and
homogeneous Tamil school ambiance to the multicultural independent setting of the National school
desperately need guidance, support and inspiration to adjust and adapt to the new challenging
environment of the Secondary National Education System, if they are to ‘survive’ and sustain their
interest in studies and perform well.
Indian children from less advantaged homes are particularly vulnerable because of the lethal combination
of socio-cultural alienation and inadequate social support systems at home and the community. Many of
those who fail to adapt fare poorly in their studies or drop out prematurely.
CHILD ‘CARE’ program is a remedial and preventative approach to this serious social problem in the
community among the youth. The involvement of Indian youths in anti-social activities is well known.
Instead of laying the blame on anyone, CHILD embarked on a unique self-help program to improve the
value system of Indian youths and prevent or wean them off the attraction of anti-social culture.
The CARE program provides children joining the national secondary schools emotional, social and
academic support to enable them to adjust smoothly and integrate into the national system of education.
During weekends students assemble at CARE centers where they tutored and mentored in all the subjects
with particular emphasis on English, Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics Tamil, Moral and Science.
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CHILD ‘CARE’ CENTERS
There are presently two centers- One in Jasin, Melaka and the other in
Sungai Pelek, Selangor catering to 260 students, in the 2011 academic year. During weekends, students
assemble at the CHILD CARE centers where they are tutored and mentored, both in Academic and
Holistic programs for self and character development.
SMK SUNGAI PELEK CENTRE – SELANGOR
The CHILD CARE Program was initiated in SMK Sg. Pelek in the year 2008. The Program began for the
Form 1 students. In the beginning, there were only 5 students. Now the classes have expanded to Form 4
students, catering to 115 students’ altogether. Another 20 students had to be turned away due to lack of
space. The students who attend this program are offered 7 subjects. The classes are on Saturdays and
Sundays. The classes are conducted by SMK Sungai Pelek teachers, whom are experts in their fields of
education. Activities are frequently held throughout this program, such as academic lessons, motivation
seminars/camps, educational tours and parents meeting. The total numbers of students who are currently
participating in the CHILD CARE Program are 115 students. Participating students are from the lower
secondary Form 1 up to the upper secondary Form 4
The CHILD ‘CARE’ Center in Sungai Pelek increased its classes up to Form 4 this year; this would be
the first time in Sungai Pelek. Registration was held in the first week of January and there was a 50%
increase in new registrations to bring the number of students up from 86 last years to 115 for this
academic year. The classes will be open to Form 5 beginning of the academic year in 2012 and expecting
a total of 150 students to join, which will lead to a 40% increase in the student intake.
At the beginning, only SMK Sungai Pelek students attended this program. However, now there are many
students from the neighbouring schools who are joining this program. These students are from SMK
Pantai Sepang Putra, SMK Tanjung Sepat and SMK Tanah Merah Site C.
This shows that Parents in the community have realized the benefits and the quality of the program.
Parents are also very interested in the ‘CARE’ Classes due to the all round development of the children in
the areas which were quite under-developed initially. This change has come about because of the
frequent interaction between Parents-Teachers and Students. CHILD is very focused on this component
and considers the participation of Parents of the utmost importance in the development of the ‘Child’
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The Criteria strictly adhered to in the CARE Classes are as follows;
a. Students must be good in their academic development
b. Students must be well disciplined
c. Students must be consistent in their attendance
d. Students from poor family background are encouraged to attend
e. Parents should be involved actively
The PMR Results in 2011, again a first for Sungai Pelek showed a 100% pass rate in 4 subjects
Bahasa Melayu
Geografi
Bahasa Tamil and
Kemahiran Hidup
Students achieved a 90.4% pass rate in the remaining subjects of
Bahasa English
Mathematics
Science and
Sejarah
It is interesting to note that Tamil Students whose shortcomings were in Bahasa Melayu have
achieved a 100% return in that particular subject.
The following activities were also undertaken by the Sungai Pelek ‘CARE’ Centre during the academic
year 2011
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PROMOTION
The Coordinator appointed by CHILD, Mr.Bathmanaban had taken an extra step of going to the
neighboring primary schools to promote the benefits of the Child Program in November. He had also sent
out pamphlets regarding the program to the parents in the neighborhood. Therefore Sungai Pelek residents
had a better awareness of the CHILD ‘CARE’ program.
TEACHER’S MEETING
Teacher’s meetings are conducted every fortnight. Students’ progress, achievement and problems are
discussed in the meeting.
CLASSES
The CHILD ‘CARE’ classes are conducted every Saturday and Sunday.
COUNSELLING
Parents are invited to school to talk about the child’s strength and weaknesses. Parents are also counseled
on how they could be of assistance to their child and to the program. At times the ‘CARE’ coordinator
visits the students’ house as and when necessary.
LOCAL SUPPORT
Understanding the efforts of CHILD and the dedication of the SMK Sungai Pelek CHILD ‘CARE’
Program teachers, a few local NGO’s and well wishers have given their support and encouragement to
ensure the CHILD ‘CARE’ program is a success.
MID-YEAR EXAMS
Students’ progress is tested through our mid-year examinations. 7 major subjects are tested in the exam.
MOTIVATION PROGRAMME
Young graduates from UKM conducted motivation programs for our CHILD ‘CARE’ students. They
divided the students into smaller groups and had various activities such as brainstorming sessions and role
playing.
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ACHIEVER’S DAY
Final examinations were held and students who performed well in the examinations were appreciated and
awarded prizes.
EXAM TECHNIQUE SEMINAR
A seminar on how to approach exam questions was conducted for PMR students by experienced teachers
who have experience in marking the paper.
PROGRESS REPORT DAY
Teachers discussed with the parents a length about their child’s progress and their weaknesses and
strengths
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JASIN CENTRE – MELAKA
CHILD CARE was introduced in Melaka in 2005 to ensure students from Tamil schools who excelled in
their UPSR Examination remained interested, motivated and continued to excel in their studies. Total
number of students who are participating in CARE program is 150. Participating students are from Form
1 to Form 5. The Center is expected to maintain the same number of students though a sizable number
have to be turned away due to limited resources.
The CHILD ‘CARE’ Centre in Jasin Melaka conducted its registration and intake of children for the 2011
academic year on Sunday the 2nd
of January. Parents attended the Registration with their children,
testifying to the effectiveness of the Teachers- Parents- Students Tripartite meetings and activities.
Mr.Anbu Sankaran the CHILD ‘CARE’ Coordinator talked on the benefits to the students in the region
through the ‘CARE’ Program.
Madam Meenachi Sankaran the Melaka State Coordinator gave a briefing on the CHILD Programs in
Melaka and
Mr.Uthayasureeyan emphasized on discipline matters that students in the centre would have to follow.
On 12th February Mr.Sankaran visited Jasin ‘CARE’ Centre and distributed a questionnaire on CHILD
Programmes to all the students.
On 19th February, Mr.Sankaran and Madam Meenachi accompanied Madam Sarada the Manager of
CHILD together with Mr.Kanna, Mr.Ramasamy and Mr.Jerry had a meeting with the students of CHILD
‘CARE’ Center in Jasin. Madam Sarada and the staff of CHILD were able to observe first hand the
classes that were being conducted and also had an opportunity to speak with students one on one and
listened to their views and requests.
On 26th March, Mr.Sankaran and Madam Meenachi conducted a meeting and met with the students who
had done well in the PMR examininations together with their parents. The students were given guidance
on future ambitions and plans.
A Motivation Program for Form One and Form Two Students and their Parents were held on the 24th of
April from 8:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m. 57 Students and 51 Parents attended the Program. A Counselor from
SMK St.David,Melaka delivered a Motivation talk for parents. Mr.S.Jeyaraman the Headmaster of
SJK(T) Jasin also spoke on the occasion, together with Mr.Utayasureeyan and Mr.Sankaran.
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The High Achievers’ Day and Hi-Tea Program to honor PMR and SPM Students who did exceedingly
well, was held on the 15th of May,2011 from 3:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m at the Tiara Golf Resort in Melaka.
Dr.N.Iyngkaran the Program Director and Dr.P.Kunaletchumy the Deputy Program Director attended the
function, representing CHILD. A total of 100 Guests including Parents,Teachers and Students attended
the Program.
Mr.Sankaran the CARE Coordinator in Melaka and Madam Meenachi visited the CARE Center in Jasin,
on the 11th 18
th and 26
th of June, to motivate the CARE students.
A Subject Camp for PMR Students on ‘Techniques in answering PMR questions’ for Form 3 students
was held on the 31st of July,2011 and was conducted by Puan Siti Subariah, En.Azman bin Jantan and
En.Shaik Alawdeen bin Mohd Ibrahim from 8:00 a.m to 2:45 p.m.
Students who received 7A’s,6A’s and 5A’s in the UPSR examination were honored on the 14th of
August,2011. A Motivation and Leadership Camp was also held from the 26th to the 28
th of August at
Kompleks Rakan Muda Lendu,Alor Gajah. A total of 59 Students participated-38 CARE Students and 21
Students from Kuala Lumpur.
A Subject Camp for PMR Students on ‘Techniques in answering PMR questions’ for Forms 4 and 5 was
held on the 4th and 5
th of Septmeber,2011. Mr.Vigneshvaran a/l Suppiah, Puan Siti Sabariah, En.Azman
Bin Jantan and Mr.Chong Gook Chuan conducted the Program.
A Special Prayer Service for Students appearing for the PMR Exams was held at the Sri Maha
Mariamman Temple in Jasin from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m
Mr.Anbu Sankaran the CARE Coordinator and Madam Meenachi had a special meeting with all the
Form 4 and 5 Students 2nd
,16th and 23
rd of October.
The success of the ‘CARE’ Program is reflected in the PMR Results which returned a 100% pass rate in
ALL Subjects with a number of students scoring exceeding well.
It is very heartening to learn that students who have done so well in both the CHILD ‘CARE’ Centers are
from economically challenged backgrounds and whose potential would have been unrecognized,
untapped and unutilized if it was not for CHILD and the visionaries behind the Program-Dr.N.Iyngkaran
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and Dr.P Kunaletchumy the Program and Deputy Program Directors of CHILD whose untiring efforts
and confidence in these children, especially when no one was willing to believe or invest in them have
been justified.
The Program has three Major Components:
Component 1: Academic
Component 2: Self Development and Character Development
Component 3: Career Guidance
Academic Activities
Orientation Day
Study Skills & Self Directed Learning
School Holiday Classes
Educational visits and Excursions
Spiritual Exercises
Self-Development and Character Development
Motivational Talks for Self study
Personal Development Programs
Outbound Activities and Leadership Courses
Self-motivation exercises
Career Guidance Activities
Talks on Career Development
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BENEFICARIES OF THE PROGRAMME
Jasin Center, Malacca
Levels Number of students Number of Teachers
Form 1 32
29
Form 2 29
Form 3 39
Form 4 25
Form 5 14
Total 139
Sg,Pelek, Selangor
Levels Number of students Number of Teachers
Form 1 32
14
Form 2 33
Form 3 34
Form 4 21
Total 120
Overall Summary of Number of Beneficiaries (Malacca & Selangor)
Levels Number of participants Number of Teachers
Form 1 64
Form 2 62
Form 3 73
Form 4 46
Form 5 14
Total 259 43
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ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE PROGRAMME
PMR RESULTS 2011- JASIN, MALACCA
Total Passed % 7As 6As 5 As 4 As
32 82.05 10 5 1 5
PMR RESULTS 2011- SG PELEK, SELANGOR
Total Passed % 8As 7As 6As 5 As 4 As
27 93% 2 5 1 3
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OVERALL SUMMARY OF PMR RESULTS 2011- (MALACCA& SELANGOR)
Total Passed % 8As 7As 6As 5 As 4 As
59 86.76 2 15 6 4 6
The above tables highlighting the PMR RESULTS 2011, of the students from both the CHILD
‘CARE CENTERS’ in Jasin, Malacca and Sungai Pelek,Selangor and the high grades that they
have achieved, reiterates and strengthens CHILD’s conviction that when given an opportunity
and access to academic and all round holistic education, even children from economically and
socially challenged backgrounds can rise well above their situation and succeed and serves as an
impetus and inspiration to CHILD to further strengthen and support the CHILD ‘CARE’
Program.
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INCOME-EXPENDITURE STATEMENT –JANUARY TO DECEMBER, 2011
Though CHILD had proposed a Budget of RM 284,000 for the CARE Program in both the
Centers, for the year 2011, based on the requirements of the students in the Centers, due to a
reduction in the funding received, CHILD had to streamline the Program, focusing Primarily on
the need to pay a nominal allowance to the teachers conducting the classes as well as the
Coordinators. Though minimal collections from the students have steadily improved, CHILD
still had to bear the costs involved regarding the small number of students who were unable to
pay even the nominal fees.
Though High Achievers’ Day, Educational Camps, Motivation Camps, Excursions, Subject
Camps, Parents Meetings, Printing of Workbooks, Photocopying and Refreshments were all
acceded to, the scale had to be controlled due to the reduction in the Budget. However, CHILD
did provide technical support and carried out the necessary activities to motivate teachers and
students. Activities such as High Achievers Day, Motivational Camps, Annual Appreciation
Night etc., Local NGO’s and well wishers in the community especially in Sungai Pelak also
helped in conducting some of the above mentioned sectors, freeing up much needed funds to pay
the teachers.
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Motivation camp
Subject camp
Parents Gathering
Achiever’s Day
Galleries of CHILD CARE Activities
Excursion
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Acknowledgment
We thank MCEF- CCI for their continuous support in ensuring the CARE
Programme is sustainable.
We also thank the following for their support :
All participating school principals
Teachers
PTA
Staff
Project Coordinators.
We also thank the following for their dedication to the project:
Dr.N. Iyangkaran, Programme Director- CHILD
Mdm.Saradadevi. Manager – CHILD
CHILD Secretariat Staff
DR.P.KUNALETCHUMY
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(Deputy Program Director-CHILD)
Phone : 03-40438020, 03-40415563
Mobile Phone : 012-3023961
Email : [email protected] / [email protected]
[email protected]/[email protected]
Fax : 03-4043 6332
Website : www.child.org.my
