Akademi Pendidikan Sinar Bestari to empower students with skills beyond classroom

AT the Sinar Bestari PSS TV Festival last Wednesday, Sinar Harian Editor-in-Chief, Zamri Rambli announced the establishment of Akademi Pendidikan Sinar Bestari (APSB), also known as "Akademi."

The announcement generated significant interest, especially among students, educators and parents keen to understand the academy’s goals and purpose.

In brief, Akademi is an educational centre aimed at providing training for students in various fields related to personal development and skills beyond the classroom.

The primary objective of establishing Akademi is to help students develop their potential by offering opportunities to acquire additional skills that are not covered in the formal school curriculum.

Scheduled to launch next year, Akademi has planned to organised a series of workshops and courses tailored to suit students' needs and interests.

Among the programmes that will be organised are workshops on video editing, short story writing, hosting, as well as motivational courses aimed at enhancing self-confidence and communication skills.

In addition to workshops and courses, Akademi will also organise various competitions involving practical skills and leadership, including robotics, silat (martial arts), marching, football, netball and basketball competitions.

These competitions will provide students with opportunities to strengthen teamwork skills, foster a sense of competitiveness, and develop resilience to tackle challenges.

Akademi will also organise various events to involve students in social and cultural activities, including celebrations for Children’s Day, Canteen Day, Teacher’s Day and more.

Akademi's approach is holistic and comprehensive, focusing on student development through extracurricular courses and activities that positively impact their character building and life skills.

The establishment of Akademi is a very positive step in equipping students with essential additional skills to face the challenging world.

With the support and involvement of all parties, Akademi is expected to become an important platform in the development of the country's education.

Therefore, all parties, especially from the private sector, are encouraged to join Akademi in enhancing the quality of national education.