Saturday, September 27, 2014

Focus on Silver Lining Behind Misdeed



The writer believes that a beautiful camaraderie makes life
a wonderful journey.
              In just a fortnight, “leak” has become a buzzword in the media and people’s daily conversations. No thanks to the masterminds behind the leak of Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR), pupils had been given additional pressure following the report that Mathematics and Tamil papers too, were leaked. This issue has since garnered grouses from parents and students.

Since the questions for the four subjects are no longer valid, Year 6 pupils are required to re-sit the papers on Oct 9. This may be one childhood memory they will never forget.

Those involved in the conspiracy should regret their action for causing so much trouble to the country. The individuals who helped pupils cheat in the exams thought they knew what was best for the children but they did not. All they did was try to help the children obtain results they did not deserve. I support the idea of changing parents’ attitude in Chok Suat Ling's column, “Dishonesty’s culpability” (New Straits Times, Sept 25), as parents are the role models for the children to follow.

Nevertheless, milk has been spilt and there’s no use crying over it. Let’s focus on the silver lining behind this “cloud”.

We should stop feeling sorry for the children and instead, be proud to call them heroes who help make things right for future UPSR candidates. When the investigation comes to an end, I believe that things will change for the better. The validity of the results will also improve and no cheaters will outshine the non-cheaters. The results will come clean and students will realise their true potential.

Students should learn that there is no short cut to success. Their perseverance and determination will help them pass the bumps and pitfalls along the way. They also should start preparing for the worst besides hoping for the best, because life is full of surprises. There are opportunities in difficulties, and we should be able to see these opportunities with a positive mind. It may take time but justice will finally prevail.

Now, let’s pray that our little “heroes” will win this battle. This, too, shall pass.

27 September 2014

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