BY Jacqueline David
KUCHING: The Padawan District Education Office (PPD Padawan) has been encouraged to set more ambitious targets, particularly in its Expected Target Result (ETR), following its impressive achievements in the SPM results last year.
Sarawak Education director Datuk Dr Azhar Ahmad said that for the first time, PPD Padawan surpassed the 4.65 score level for the District Average Grade (GPD), while a remarkable 91 per cent of students qualified for SPM certificates.
“This is a significant milestone that requires careful planning, effective strategies, and high commitment from all stakeholders, especially the students themselves,” Dr Azhar said in his speech at the 2023 PPD Padawan Excellent Service Award (APC) Ceremony at a hotel last night (Oct 13).
He added that consistency was needed in maintaining high standards as other PPDs were also striving to achieve top GPD scores and increase the percentage of students eligible for SPM certificates.
“Every student deserves to earn an SPM certificate after completing their 11-year education,” Dr Azhar added.
“I am confident that our colleagues at PPD Padawan will continue to excel with the necessary facilities and support.”
Meanwhile, Padawan District Education Officer Dr Abang Adam Abang Deli said that 11 secondary schools under PPD Padawan had achieved outstanding results in the 2023 SPM, building on a consistent upward trend since 2019.
The PPD’s Learning Management System (LMS) has also played a crucial role in these achievements, with the pass rate surpassing 90 per cent for the first time last year.”The consistent im
provement in GPD since 2019, culminating in a record-high of 4.65 last year, is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students and teachers,” Dr Abang Adam said.
He also noted that Sekolah Menengah Integriti and Henry Gurney achieved a 100 per cent LMS pass rate.
A total of 250 PPD Padawan employees were recognised and received the APC at the ceremony, with 210 attending the event.
The ceremony also included the presentation of excellence incentives for the best SPM and STPM students, sponsored by Press Metal.Also present were Sarawak Deputy Director of Educ
ation, Dr Abang Hut Abang Engkeh; Sarawak CPRF Regional Manager/AOO Kuching Branch, Press Metal Kuching Branch Nina Melling; Focal Person PPD Padawan, Moliadi Ahmad; Sarawak Secondary School Principals Association chairman Zone B Kuching (Padawan), Abit Hong; President of the Malaysian Association of Headmasters Padawan Branch, Edware Peter Bajat; and other representatives.
