"With Mr Kumar’s guidance and support, I was able to excel in my studies and achieve even greater things. Concepts that were harder for me to grasp were made simple by working together with him. Through him and SINDA, I have honed tools and skills that can help me succeed not just in my studies, but in any aspect of my life.”
- Sasindren s/o Jayasanger, 17
When Sasindren faced difficulty understanding his lessons, he turned to the STEP programme for help. Over the next six years, the Normal (Academic) student faithfully attended the highly subsidised tuition programme at Unity Secondary School. Under the watchful eye of trained tutors, he slowly progressed, eventually scoring 15 points at the 2021 GCE N(A)-Level examinations.
He especially credits his Secondary 4NA tutor, Kumar Thangavel, for his achievements in Mathematics and Science. Kumar’s ability to simplify challenging concepts for him and his classmates played a critical role in helping him excel in these subjects.
In 2022, the aspiring STEM entrepreneur’s good academic results earned him a place in Republic Polytechnic’s Engineering Design with Business diploma course, as well as a SINDA Bursary to supplement his financial needs.
Recognising the need for holistic development, SINDA went beyond, providing academic and financial aid, supporting his passion for music and football. Under the Equal Opportunity Fund, he receives sponsored guitar lessons and is looking forward to resuming his participation in the SINDA Football Club soon.
Initiatives:
SINDA Tutorials for Enhanced Performance (STEP) programme,
SINDA Bursary, Equal Opportunity Fund (EOF),
SINDA Football Club