To sir with love

Sunday May 18, 2008
To sir with love
I HAVE two children attending SJK(C) Pei Hwa in Jalan Kuala Kedah, Alor Star. They came home teary-eyed recently, and I could see that they were visibly upset.

Upon questioning, I found out that they were sad to bid farewell to their headmaster Mr Khoh Chor Choon, who was going back to his former school in Gurun, Kedah.

As a parent, I felt sad and disappointed to see a good headmaster leave. Mr Khoh had been a loving and caring headmaster. He was genuine and affectionate to all his pupils.

Mr Khoh's disciplined pupils with a big dose of love and kindness, and it worked! My children have only praises for him.

The safety of his young charges was always foremost on his mind, and he would be at the busy road outside the school, to see that they crossed the street safely.

On rainy days, he would also be there, sheltering the children with an umbrella. His thoughtful nature was also manifested in the birthday cakes he personally paid for pupils and teachers.

Pupils who scored the highest marks in each class, and those who excelled in inter-school competitions, received personal rewards from him. With such encouragement, the children always strived to do better.

It is principals like Mr Khoh who make a big difference in schools. I wish to thank him, although his tenure in the school was for only 15 months.

SAD PARENT Alor Star, Kedah

I HAVE two children attending SJK(C) Pei Hwa in Jalan Kuala Kedah, Alor Star. They came home teary-eyed recently, and I could see that they were visibly upset.

Upon questioning, I found out that they were sad to bid farewell to their headmaster Mr Khoh Chor Choon, who was going back to his former school in Gurun, Kedah.

As a parent, I felt sad and disappointed to see a good headmaster leave. Mr Khoh had been a loving and caring headmaster. He was genuine and affectionate to all his pupils.

Mr Khoh's disciplined pupils with a big dose of love and kindness, and it worked! My children have only praises for him.

The safety of his young charges was always foremost on his mind, and he would be at the busy road outside the school, to see that they crossed the street safely.

On rainy days, he would also be there, sheltering the children with an umbrella. His thoughtful nature was also manifested in the birthday cakes he personally paid for pupils and teachers.

Pupils who scored the highest marks in each class, and those who excelled in inter-school competitions, received personal rewards from him. With such encouragement, the children always strived to do better.

It is principals like Mr Khoh who make a big difference in schools. I wish to thank him, although his tenure in the school was for only 15 months.

SAD PARENT Alor Star, Kedah