Thank you, teachers!  Nalanda President Sis. Evelyn (standing 4th from left); Executive Secretary Sis. Nandini (5th from left); and Free School Principal Sis. Lee (6th from left) with volunteer teachers.

On Saturday 22 October, Nalanda Free School held its annual ‘Appreciation Day’ to honour all its volunteer teachers who have lovingly given their time and effort to educate the community.  The occasion also provided an opportunity for students to show their gratitude and appreciation to their teachers.  Some students came up with a dance performance which greatly amused everyone present.

The evening started with meditation to calm the mind and invoke the spirit of gratitude.

Parents and students giving Nalanda Free School teachers a standing ovation.

The Free School presented four categories of awards to notable students, namely the ‘Full Attendance Award’, ‘Most Improved Student Award’, ‘Most Enthusiastic Learner Award’, and the ‘Best Student Award’.

Sis. Nandini addressing the School and thanking volunteer teachers, students, parents, and benefactors for another wonderful year of community service and learning at Nalanda Free School.

Students happily received their prizes and awards.

Nalanda Free School was established in 2010 with an initial enrolment of 128 students.  It aims to provide free but quality academic tuition to needy students.  Today, the School has grown to an enrolment of 550 secondary and primary students in 38 classes, held in Sri Serdang, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru.

We would like to thank our awesome band of 40 committed teachers and volunteers who have always given your best to our students.  The community is forever grateful to you!

A special momento for Free School Principal Sis. Lee for her guidance and selfless contributions.

Sis. Evelyn presenting momentos to (from left) Mdm. Yong; Sis. Ethel; and Sis. Khor.

(From left): Sis. Woo; Sis. Sandra; and Sis. Sua.

(From left): Bro. Neo; Bro. Ryan; and Mdm. Chang.

(From left): Sis. Stephanie; Sis. Ivy; Sis. Amelia; and Bro. Yong Wai.