Dear Editor,
Education is like a succulent fruit, waiting for students to sink their teeth into it. This precious gift is available to all, but unfortunately, the majority has exhibited very little interest. What missed opportunity and unwelcomed reality! If students could only understand how this appetizer is linked to their overall development and future career, they would approach learning with a completely different mindset.
Therefore, students cannot afford to just look at the fruit without delving into it. They must realize that the power lies within them to squash mediocrity in order not to squander this opportunity. Now is the time to make that commitment to push themselves forward; because no matter how much the teachers have taught, students have an equal responsibility to ensure that they are successful in school.
Yes, teachers are there to teach but learning is a two way street. It is the students’ role to listen attentively; participate actively, by asking questions to obtain clarity; complete assignments on time; practice, to develop more flexibility and review their work every day. Without this parallel cooperation, it will create continuous friction and frustration that eventually leads to a negative correlation.
In about nine months, another set of sixth graders will be sitting the FBE exam. Do these students become complacent, with the hope that they will make up the time later on? Absolutely not! Preparation to this very important part of their school life starts today, August 15. They too must begin the school year sinking their teeth into this luscious fruit that will keep them hooked for the entire school year and beyond!
Joslyn Morton
