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| 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the questions for the four subjects are no longer valid, Year 6 pupils are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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