 I have pick this stuff up from mcoba offside (http://offside.mcoba.org/) recently..lets get a big picture of the real condition of our beloved koleq....
"I've heard 1001 opinions from MCOBs on how to re-position MCKK for its second century. Ideas and perspectives were truly diverse. And the HM, teachers, the Education Ministry, the MCOB Ministers, KK folks, parents, and even non-MCOBs, Malays and non-Malays, had given various suggestions on how to bring back the glory of MCKK as in the past.
Currently, a "Project Sayong", under the auspices of the Board of Governors, is under way to study and recommend what should be done to make MCKK outstanding again--a role model and a benchmark for all other schools in the country; a school that will produce all-round achievers in all fields. This project is more systematic in its approach, using methodology, statistics, studying alternative scenarios, SWOT analysis, etc., etc. At times, the researchers and analysts for this project sounded like they are doing corporate turnaround or reengineering!
But whatever opinions given or initiatives taken by whomever passionate about the future of MCKK, they all have one thing in common: They all want to see MCKK lead the way in doing the right thing for the future generations--become a role model and benchmark again for the others!
Now here's my personal observations and opinions:
We only need to do 2 major things to make MCKK thrives again:
1. Empower the Board of Governors--the Minister of Education can invoke an "Instrument of Government" under sections 53-55, Education Act to give powers to the BOG to chart administration, development, curriculum and so forth for MCKK. The BOG will report to the Minister, not any Department/Division/Section/Unit.
2. Select a good team of HM, Senior Assistants and experienced teachers. Majority of this group, particularly the HM, should have a prominent public school background or at least should have experienced teenage life in a primier residential school in this country. They should be briefed on the expectations on and for the students, and not imposing rigid rules and regulations.
Voila, that should be the formaula. I believe once these two steps are taken, other things that we dream off will fall in place gradually. Where there's a will, there's a way.
Life in MCKK should not be regimented. It's a ground for creativity and improvision. Not a manufacturing plant or factory that produces only one perceived type of "all-round" character from just one mould! For three-quarter of a century of its existence, there were much less rules and policies governing the students' life. There was only one set of school rules, the bell to regulate activities, and the students managed their own life. Today for every thing done, there must be a working committee; but the ironic part is that the committee comprise all teacher--are we training the students or the teachers?
The tradition of having a Prefects' Board is still practised, but the prefects are not empowered. They only receive instructions from wardens and just implement them. Even to send a student for confinement, the matter has to be refered to the warden who makes the final decision.
Don't worry about other so-called traditions (such as the dragon dance, candle procession, or whatever have you), times have changed and "new traditions" emerged--so long as these new ones are not detrimental or hurting other boys. But traditions like "leadership excellence", "pride and passion in whatever endeavor undertaken", "creativity and improvision",etc. should constantly be reminded to the boys and be kept alive all the time.
BOG vs. PIBG? It is clear that BOG should be the authority in the administration and development of MCKK. Once a boy enrols into MCKK, it is now the school that has assume the parental responsibility on that boy. Sending a son to MCKK is not about getting straight As, but to build the character of the boy to be wholesome, all-round, street-smart, and fast-thinking. To just get straight As, the boy would be better off studying at a school near home and receive private tuitions at home! And if the parents visit the boy almost every weekends, then why ever bother sending to a faraway residential school? Hence among the roles of PIBG are to educate parents on the expectations on and aspirations for the boys, and perhaps to compliment/supplement the efforts of the BOG and the school.
Read the MCKK history and the rationale for setting it up, and how the school has evolved with time to understand why MCKK should be special and treated differently compared to other schools."
by Jak Li
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