SPM 2024 results are out.
For both my husband and I, the attention is towards the performance of SBP (STF) and MRSM (Taiping). Now we have a new interest in mind, which are the schools under the Permata Programme.

Despite the hu-ha surrounding the current rankings, there’s actually a Permata school enjoying their own success in Quiet Mode. Akademi Sains Pendang. Better known as Sekolah Menengah Sains Pendang. Their GPS is 0.38 and their SPM candidates are aged 15 and 16 year old. I had no idea that there is an option to sit for SPM early if the student is ready. As a parent of a student who is studying under the Permata programme, this is an interesting point to look into. Especially since the students are also juggling for their High School Diploma (HSD).

I have also come to understand since the past year that schools under the Permata programme is not included in these rankings of SBP as they are not categorised as such. Hence, the reason why KPPN is never listed alongside STF, MCKK etc. I was ranting about it before. I am wiser now. Forgive me. Anyway, parents of Permata will be looking forward to enhancements in the current programme as brought up in the petition to the institute. Hoping for a fruitful journey with Permata and the students in the future.