SK Princess Elizabeth. (First School for the blind in Malaysia) (N1°28.036' E103°44.467') It's located just behind the Aloha Tower Condo, Johor Bahru.This school was built since 1949 and officially open on 1953 by Princess Elizabeth. That was before the independent of Malaysia.
Photo of Princess Elizabeth
We visited this school because of the coming JOTA meeting. It's really an eye opener for us!
The school also provide hostel for the blind students. There are 3 category within them. B1 - Totally blind, B2 - Partially blind, be able to see objects but very blur, B3 - Able to see things in very close distance (less than 20cm).
The stage of the hall
The Hall
The small field in the school
Canteen
The classroom
The Hostel
We experience their life over here, the way they read, the way they live.......and also explore this very Old school in Malaysia.
She is using the Brailler for her homework
Below pictures shows the way the B3 student study......do you notice the camera below the monitor?
Even the school located in the middle of JB town, but the surrounding environment is green by trees.....
Related post :-
* JOTA - Asia Pacific Region 2008, Johor Bahru
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Cool..Damp good shots ROBO....Very nice and valued POSTING ..Good Job..
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Thanks for the visit of my blog.
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But you didn't leave any email that for us to contact you, even I donno how to address you...Mr Anonymous?!
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Hi, Robo,
ReplyDeleteThe pictures and descriptions look very nice.
My nephew is one of the students in the school and staying in the hostel provided. I'm sad to tell you that the living condition is considered bad. In the past visit to my nephew at night, i saw he was in a sleeping environment with mosquitoes. He was sick (fever) but left sleeping on the bed. Where were the people who is taking care of the children? the second time i visited him was in last 2 weeks, in the afternoon about 1pm. He was left sleeping in pyjamas without taking breakfast. Again, where were the people who is taking care of the children? It was really sad that my nephew was in such a living and studying environment. In view of the above, i really hope the school management or the relevant authorities could improve the school and provide a better environment for the blinds.
Hi Wan,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit and your comment.
I'm agree about what you have mention. And really feel so sorry about the POOR treatment to your nephew!
I understand that, in Malaysia....the main problem they have are the "Attitude"!! I've been emphasize this all the time! I share your sentiments...beside we can complain to the authority (which is really useless), move to some other care center that really CARE!
I'm feel sympathy for your nephew & all the children over there! Poor children!
Anyway, Wan...thanks for highlight this, I'm really appreciates! Do update me the situation if possible or share with us if you find a better place for the children.
Thanks.
I appreciate your efforts in featuring the school in your blog as a way to promote awareness amongst us. However, I am disappointed with your general perception including Wan's comments towards how the school/authorities managed the school.
ReplyDeleteI've visited the school recently and contratry to your common general perception, the school management is doing their very best to care for the children. Perhaps it is us, the adults/public in general should play our role better in giving funds/personal assistance, care and even love to these children.
How often do we see people (especially those not related to these children) make any effort to visit and be with them?
It is futile to mere complain without doing our part. let's act positively on this.
-Caring citizen-
Hi Sharin,
ReplyDeleteI'm agree and accept your comment. My post purpose is to encourage more peoples to visit & aware about this place, anyway I do take both side comments.
Thanks for the visit.