Dear Parents and Guardians,
This week at Sri KDU, our coffee morning was centred on the vital concept of Equity—a
cornerstone of 21st-century education. We believe that for a community to truly thrive, we
must move beyond simply providing the same resources to everyone, and instead ensure
every individual has the specific tools they need to reach their full potential. In the 21st-
century context, equity means recognising diversity as a strength. It is about removing
barriers to learning for every student so they have access to the curriculum regardless of
their starting point. It is important to acknowledge that "fairness" isn't everyone getting the
same thing, but everyone getting what they need to succeed, an often-misjudged part of
educational practice today. It is also about creating a culture where different perspectives
—like those shared in our Japanese and Chinese community events this week—are woven
into the fabric of our learning. As I was sat creating a Batik painting alongside our Japanese
parents, I reflected on how we are all the same and are all different, a paradox reflecting
that whilst we share common traits, each person is unique. In this Batik activity, we used
the same technique with similar materials and similar steps,but lines cracked differently,
patterns reflected personal choices and no two batik pieces ended up looking the same. In
short, whilst the wax could represent the boundaries we all have, the dye flows differently
for each person!
Equity is also reflected in how we approach academic growth. Our Secondary students are
currently moving through a sophisticated self-reflection process following their recent
assessments. Rather than focusing solely on a final grade, students are being taught gap-
analysis strategies. This allows them to identify specific areas where understanding was
missed, reflect on the "why" behind the gap (e.g., study habits vs. concept difficulty) and act
by setting personalised targets to bridge those gaps.
By giving students the tools to analyse their own progress, we provide an equitable
platform for every learner to take ownership of their success.
Our youngest learners in Year 2 gave us a beautiful learning showcase in equity and care
during their Planting Showcase. By nurturing their own plants, students explored how
different seeds require different amounts of water, light, and soil to flourish—a perfect
metaphor for our school community! This hands-on project highlighted their commitment
to the environment and their understanding of how we must provide the right conditions
for life to thrive.
We continue to celebrate our vibrant community spirit in the coming weeks with special
events for our Korean and Indian communities and our annual Iftar to which we encourage
all of our community to attend, look out for more details in the next few days.
Finally, a huge thank you to Eliza from the PTA, while visiting for the workshops, many
families stopped by our generous PTA Book Corner which she has set up —a space where
kindness is shared through the gift of reading. Please take time to visit, buy or sit and read
a book; in the spirit of equity, there is something for everyone!
Warm regards,
Mr David Wilcock,
Vice Principal and Head of Primary,
On behalf of the Senior Leadership Team.
SAFE, HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL
My son loves Sri KDU International School Subang Jaya. He enjoys good quality teachers who build his self-confidence and motivation. He is immersed in daily exchange of best practices with his fellow classmates. His learning is not confined to the classroom as lessons include physical education where various types of sports are available. Above all, his friends and classmates here are able to collaborate positively to bring out the best in one another.
We cannot possibly itemise every single reason he loves it here but this school is now his second home – and that is saying a lot!