St. Joseph's Secondary School Special Education Program Provides Suitable Learning Environment for Students

(Miri, 11th) The principal of St. Joseph's Secondary School in Miri, Peter , stated that the school's special education program (PPKI) has been established for over 20 years. It is the only school in the Miri area offering the PPKI course, with over 80 students currently participating and 26 new students joining next year.

He emphasized in his speech at the 2024/2025 academic year's PPKI graduation and awards ceremony held at the Imperial Palace Hotel's banquet hall, Miri, that parents and the public should not harbor prejudices just because the school is a church school but should focus on the educational content provided by the school, especially in addressing the personalized learning needs of the children.

Principal Peter further pointed out that choosing a special education program is to ensure that children can learn in the most suitable environment, nurturing their abilities and potential. He called on parents and society to understand and support the school's professional teaching services for students with special needs based on the essence of education.

Additionally, the guest of honor, Deputy Minister of Tourism and State Assemblyman for Piasau, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew, announced in his speech that a grant of RM 15,000 from his constituency would be allocated for the 2026 RTP project to improve classroom facilities for the special education class.

He further revealed that the Sarawak government had allocated RM 20 million for church schools through the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) and suggested the school apply to further improve the teaching environment.