‘Holistic education the focus of Kemas kindies’

KAPIT: Pre- schools under the Community Development Department ( Kemas) aim to provide children with an all-round development in preparing them to enter primary school.

Kemas assistant director Joseph Unsung said apart from teaching the basics of reading and writing, they also seek to instill confidence and self- discipline in the children as well as promote good physical health.

“Kemas aims to provide holistic education to children aged five and six to prepare them for the start of their formal education.

Kemas aims to provide holistic education to children aged five and six to prepare them for the start of their formal education.

“At Kemas kindergartens, we impart basic learning skills such as reading, writing and calculating, as well as focus on social interaction, physical wellbeing, and building selfdiscipline and confidence in the children,” he said.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony involving 28 Kemas kindergartens from Pelagus and Bukit Goram constituencies yesterday, Joseph also extended his appreciation to parents and the local community for their active involvement in activities organised by Kemas, saying it is important that they take a keen interest in their children’s education.

A total of 205 pupils received their scrolls during the miniconvocation.

There are a total of 40 Kemas pre- schools in Kapit – Pelagus ( seven), Katibas (12) and Bukit Goram (21).

Kemas Kapit officer Leena Tero also spoke during the ceremony.

Joseph Unsung, Kemas assistant director