While our students are busy mastering the “Present Simple” and exploring “Worlds Apart,” our Executive Director, Ms Evelyn Chen, reminds us of the “sacred place” Chinese New Year holds in our hearts.
“This is our beautiful Malaysian idiosyncrasy: we don’t just meet; we makan. Food is everywhere and despite the health statistics, it is a point of immense national pride. We don’t just eat to live; we eat to connect.”- Ms Evelyn
This past week has been a powerful reminder of what it means to have a “village.” From the stage at the Ritz Carlton to the vibrant classrooms at ILTI, success is never a solo trek; it is a mosaic of every teacher, parent and student who dares to invest in a vision.
Ms Evelyn, recently took a moment to pause and reconnect with our roots at the historic Seri Negara. Standing in the halls where the Federation of Malaya Agreement was signed is a powerful reminder of how our past shapes the leaders we are raising today.
My closet became a museum of everything I wasn’t allowed to be. I couldn’t be a designer, so I became their best customer, buying the courage I was too scared to put on a canvas myself. Can’t design the handbag? Buy it. Can’t sketch the perfect shoe? Procure! – Ms Evelyn
“I have traded my youthful panic for something far more powerful: a system. Experience is a gift. It teaches you that panic doesn’t solve problems, planning does. Calm thinking does. Systems do.”- Ms Evelyn
“This year, I have resolved only one thing: to truly live.” — Ms Evelyn, Director of Schools. ❤️
“Looking back, I was a fool. I was busy not because it was my choice, but because I thought being everywhere meant I mattered.” – Ms. Evelyn Chen
“Looking back, I was a fool. I was busy not because it was my choice, but because I thought being everywhere meant I mattered.” – Ms. Evelyn Chen
Dive into an inspiring message on resilience and the power of knowing that “this too shall pass” from Ms Evelyn. Plus, get crucial advice for parents on “Understanding Today’s Students” from Ms Caroline; focusing on the importance of sleep, focus and healthy routines.
Finally, enjoy two brilliant student essays on life as Elle Woods and a conversation with Mother Earth!
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