Starchild: Malaysian kids spill why they love learning their favourite subjects

Nur Ameera Mohd Khairul Nizam, 11

There are many different subjects we learn in school, and each one is important in its own way.

Some children enjoy Maths because they like solving problems and working with numbers. Others like English or Bahasa Malaysia because they learn new vocabulary and love to write.

Dhia Zhulaiqa Kamarul Ariffin, 12

Learning different subjects is important because it helps us become more knowledgeable. Each subject teaches us something new.

It is also good to explore subjects that are not our favourites. We might discover new interests and talents we never knew we had! For example, a student who does not enjoy Science at first may later find experiments exciting and fun.

Besides school subjects, reading the newspaper is another great way to learn. Newspapers tell us what is happening around the world, from important events to interesting stories about people and places. By reading the news, we become more aware and informed.

Here are the second batch of letters from Starchild readers on the topic, My favourite subject.

Nur Ameera Mohd Khairul Nizam, 11, likes Maths. “I enjoy solving problems because it feels like cracking a puzzle. Numbers are fun and every question I solve makes me proud. Maths helps me think clearly and carefully, and I know it will be useful in life.”

Fathiahana Arissa Faihan, 11

Fathiahana Arissa Faihan,11, writes: “My favourite subject is Maths. I like Maths because I enjoy solving problems. It feels like a puzzle, and I feel proud when I get the correct answer. I am learning addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in school. Sometimes it is challenging, but I like to try until I understand.”

“Colouring is my favourite activity because it is fun and relaxing. I like using bright colours like red, blue and yellow to make my pictures look beautiful. Sometimes I colour animals, flowers and cartoons. I also enjoy mixing colours to create new shades. I can spend hours colouring without getting bored,” says Dhia Zhulaiqa Kamarul Ariffin, 12.

Farrel Zafran Faihan, 9

Younger sibling Farrel Zafran Faihan, nine, says: “Music is my favourite subject because I enjoy singing and listening to songs. In class, we learn different types of music and play simple instruments. I like clapping to the beat and learning new songs with my friends. I hope I can learn to play an instrument one day and become a great musician.”

Joshua Tan, 12

“My favourite subject is Maths because I love solving problems and discovering new things. I like my teacher because he explains lessons clearly and makes learning fun. In class, we sometimes play games like ‘Math Bingo’ and ‘Number Race,’ which help me understand numbers and the different ways of calculating them while having fun. I feel proud and excited when I solve a tricky problem on my own,” says Joshua Tan, 12.

Joanna Tan, 12

Joanna Tan, 12, writes, “I love Environmental Studies because it makes learning about the world exciting! I hope we can have more lessons about maps and globes because I enjoy pretending to be an explorer. I imagine travelling to different countries finding mountains, rivers and forests and learning how people live there. I also want to learn more about caring for the environment like protecting animals, cleaning rivers and planting trees. Lessons like these make learning feel like a real adventure every day!”

Firasy Al-Hawaariy Mohd Fakhruddin, 10

“My favourite subject is Science because it helps me learn about the human body. In school, I learn about the human respiratory system. I have discovered how we inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, and how our lungs help us breathe,” writes Firasy Al-Hawaariy Mohd Fakhruddin, 10.

ITEM: What is your favourite snack to eat during school recess? Share your snack drawing and let us know why it’s your favourite!

Email your contributions to [e-mail] by April 17. Please put “STARCHILD: Snacks” in the subject line of your email.

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