Dear Parents and Guardians,
As part of our focus on Kindness Week, we have been celebrating the values that help our
school community stay safe, happy, and connected — kindness, empathy, and the courage
to stand up for what is right.
In the 1990s and 2000s, many of us may remember passing notes or messages among
friends — moments of fun, curiosity, and trust on scrappy pieces of paper. Those exchanges
often felt private and safe within the circle of people we knew. Today’s children experience
something similar, but in a very different environment: the online world. We also remember
that, even then, there was always a small risk — if the note was passed on, our private
thoughts could be shared more widely than intended. In much the same way, when we
express our feelings or opinions online, we take the risk that these may be shared or seen
beyond the audience we imagined.
We are increasingly seeing an illusion of privacy in how young people use social media.
Apps such as NGL (Not Gonna Lie) as example connect to Instagram and allow users to
receive anonymous messages or questions through a link they share. While this may appear
harmless or fun, the ability to stay anonymous can make it easier for people to be unkind
— and harder for children to recognise the real-world impact of their words. Apps such as
NGL, Sarahah, and Yubu are not accessible on our school Wi-Fi and when used outside of
school, would generally fall outside of our scope. We kindly ask that parents take an active
role in:
Discussing with your child the risks of anonymous messaging apps like NGL,
Reviewing social media activity and privacy settings, and
Reinforcing that kindness and respect should always guide their online behaviour.
Throughout Kindness Week, we have encouraged students to remember that kindness is
not passive — it’s about standing up for what is right. We have taught them that being a
good friend means not being a bystander, whether in person or online. If something feels
wrong, they are encouraged to stand up for kindness and for each other. These are lessons
that will help them not only online, but in every area of their lives. Together, we can help
our children make choices that reflect empathy, responsibility, and respect for others.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us nurture a culture of kindness — one
where every child feels safe, valued, and respected.
Have a lovely weekend,
Mrs Cassie Fleming
Principal,
On behalf of the Senior Leadership Team.
We visited numerous international schools in Klang-Valley and Sri KDU Subang Jaya was not even on our list. Reason being it is way out of our travelling radius. However, we are glad we made the visit to the school before our final call, and it was the best decision ever! It was a huge transition period for us during the first 2 weeks into school, but the school’s team (Teachers, Administrative and Parent’s Teacher Association) made us feel right at home. We were given clear guidance and was kept well informed on the happenings in the school. My daughter blended into the community quite well with the care provided by the Homeroom teacher. All the teachers here are the kindest, as she told me. She looks forward to going to school and has become more disciplined in terms on knowing what tasks she needs to complete daily. She has gained so much confidence during this short period of time and was given the encouragement to explore and develop her abilities here. She was just selected as the new Primary House Captain for Year 6 AY2022/2023.
Every parent want to find the ‘perfect’ school for their child and are afraid of making the wrong decision. For us, as long she is safe and happy, we believe, she will eventually find the way to her own success.