Sekolah Kebangsaan Pendidikan Khas Persekutuan. A name that whispers of a unique history. It started in 1952 with Dr. C. Elaine Field. She saw a need, a glaring absence in Penang. Deaf children had no school. No place to learn. No place to grow. Dr. Field shared this with Lady Templer, wife of the High Commissioner. This led to a meeting. A committee formed. Donations poured in. And in 1954, Sekolah Kebangsaan Pendidikan Khas Persekutuan opened its doors. Its first home was at 47, Jalan Northam. It began small, with just seven students and two teachers. Miss J.M. Hickes was the first principal, guiding those early steps. The school’s initial focus was primary education. By 1959, the student body grew to 60. Graduates, however, faced limited options. Further education wasn’t available, so they learned vocational skills like sewing and woodworking. The school relied on volunteers and NGOs. Government funding wasn’t yet a reality. In 1961, Miss Lee Kooi Jong took the helm. She saw the need for real-world experience. She forged partnerships with local businesses. Students gained practical skills. They worked in printing shops and sewing factories. She also extended the curriculum. She added years 7 through 10. The older students continued vocational training. They also began their journey towards formal qualifications. In 1969, the first students sat for the Lower Certificate of Education. They achieved a 100% pass rate. This success paved the way. Secondary education finally became a reality at Sekolah Kebangsaan Pendidikan Khas Persekutuan in 1970. With growth came the need for more space. The school acquired a 12-acre site in Tanjung Bungah. Relocation followed. The new school opened in 1970. The opening ceremony was graced by Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia’s first Prime Minister. The school also achieved a significant milestone. It became the first deaf school to receive government funding. This marked a turning point. A new era of growth and stability began for Sekolah Kebangsaan Pendidikan Khas Persekutuan.
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