Angkasawan Negara, Dr Sheikh Muzaphar memilih Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina untuk kedua-dua anak perempuannya, Sophea Isabella, 7, dan Sophea Natasha, 6.

Menerusi akaun Instagram (IG) peribadinya, Sheikh Muzaphar berkongsi beberapa video dia menghantar anak-anaknya itu ke sekolah Cina.

Sheikh Muzaphar memberitahu dia telah didatangi oleh beberapa ibu bapa yang bertanyakan kepadanya mengapa memilih sekolah Cina untuk kedua-dua anaknya.

Angkasawan itu menjelaskan sekolah Cina adalah pilihan terbaik yang dilakukan untuk pengajian anak-anaknya.

Menurutnya, sekolah tersebut mempunyai teknik pembelajaran yang hebat selain pelajarnya yang cukup berdisiplin.

Sheikh Muzaphar berkata tidak perlu risau menghantar anak ke sekolah Cina kerana kana-kanak cepat belajar bahasa asing.

Namun nasihatnya, supaya hantar anak-anak seawal pra-sekolah ke sekolah Cina supaya mereka mendapat pendedahan awal dan mempunyai asas bahasa asing itu.

Pesannya lagi, jangan lupa membawa bekal makanan sendiri dari rumah kerana sukar untuk memilih makanan halal di sekolah tersebut.

Mengenai bebanan kerja sekolah yang banyak daripada sekolah biasa, Sheikh Muzaphar memberitahu ibu bapa perlu meluangkan lebih banyak masa untuk membantu anak-anak menyiapkannya.

Akhir sekali, Sheikh Muzaphar berkata jangan memandang rendah kepada keupayaan anak-anak dan beri peluang mereka meneroka.

Vidèo - Walking Tasha to school . Many have asked me whether to send their child to a Mandarin School . Many parents are worried whether their child could cope with the language and too much homework. Also difficulty in getting halal food . My answer - Mandarin School is the best choice I have made so far .... The teaching technique in SJKC is amazing , students are more disciplined , kids learn a foreign language very fast since their brain are more adaptable compared to us adults and do bring home cooked meal on a daily basis . As to homework , every parent should spend an hour a day with their child to assist them with their schoolwork. Surely you can complete them within that timeframe and prepare them for the next day subjects . Bella was in Chinese kindergarten for 2 years before entering SJKC and Tasha too is in her 2nd year - so they already have the basics . Try to send them for a weekly Mandarin Class prior to that . Even if they start afresh , normally the school provides extra classes for those who are weak in Mandarin . So to all parents .... don’t worry about it . Don’t underestimate your child abilities . They will adapt extremely fast to their new environment. They might struggle for the 1st one year but things will get better . Trust me .... InsyaAllah .... PS - Today Bella told me I need not come during her tea break as she wants to be with her friends . Surely that’s a good sign but deep inside I felt Bella is growing up too fast and I’m not ready to let her go yet . ? Have A Great Week Everyone ...

A post shared by Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor (@drsheikhmuszaphar) on


Foto: Instagram Dr Sheikh Muzaphar