SJKC reality: Non-Chinese pupils in Chinese primary school can shine too

Peer tutors can work, say many teachers at Chinese primary school. Here, Year 4 pupil Kayden Ngan (left) is seen helping his classmate Nur Hana Humaira Mohd Firdaus during their Science class at SJKC Kampung Baru Paroi. Around 63% of the student population at SJK(C) Kampung Baru Paroi in Seremban is non-Chinese. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

ONE may perceive that having non-Chinese students in Chinese primary schools will increase the workload of the teachers, who have to spend more time and effort to guide them.

Some even believe that these students may affect the overall performance of the school.