EWRF TOTAL IMMERSION CAMP, A GREAT SUCCESS - 15/02/2005

The camp was held from 21 November 2004 to 11 December 2004 at SJK(T) Vivekananda, Petaling Jaya and was jointly organised by EWRF and the Tamil Foundation.

A record-breaking 100 students enrolled for this 21 days camp. The objective of this camp is to create a smoother transition for Tamil school students entering secondary schools, so that they exude self-confidence, and are more proficient in English.

hy the need for such a camp…..you may wonder?

Well… students from Tamil schools despite many drawbacks, are increasingly performing well in their standard 6 UPSR examinations.

But, when they enter secondary schools, their performance suffers and with the introduction of teaching English in math and science as an education policy has made it more difficult for them.

The programme aims to create a smoother transition for Tamil school students entering secondary schools, so that they develop self-confidence, and are more proficient in English.

More specifically, it will emphasise on the functional use of the language in order to build confidence among students. The learning will not be exam oriented, but fun-filled and activity based.

The informal opening was done by Mr Manar Mannan & Mr Elanjelian of Tamil Foundation. Ms Subita Nair, Executive Director addressed the parents and students on behalf of EWRF.

Report submitted by Madam Subita Nair, Executive Director of EWRF.

EWRF Total Immersion Camp - 11th December 2004 Photo Gallery