"I only did decently because of my own out of school tuition. I don’t feel like I gained any useful skills here, either academically or as a person. The school emphasizes values, yet no one seems to practice what they preach. The resources and facilities are far below what my primary school offered, and the teaching feels just enough to cover the textbook so students can pass and teachers can get paid without parents raising an issue. Or maybe it’s just because I’m an NA student “destined” for ITE or, at best, a mediocre Polytechnic. Teachers can sugarcoat how either option is “good,” but we all know the truth, no one dreams of stepping foot in ITE as a student.
On top of that, I experienced bullying as early as the second term of Secondary 1, from a girl who eventually became a prefect. Later on, I was also targeted by a group of arrogant male students in my class who, ironically, believed in being traditionally “courteous” to women but had no issue bullying a female student like me. They even started picking on others who associated with me, which felt bizarre since I never had anything personal against them, unless they had something against me. Despite these troubles, both academically and socially. I did make few good friends who stuck by me through thick and thin. I would also like to thank Mr Paul Lau for being a teacher who I truly appreciated for his enthusiasm, kindness and genuine passion for teaching.
To any fellow students reading this who feel they’ve made the same mistake I did, PLEASE don’t lose hope. Keep pushing forward. If you believe this school held you back, trust that you can thrive elsewhere. I left this school in mid-2024, and despite having to tackle entirely new subjects, I’m doing far better now than I ever did during my four years at KCP. The greatest value this school has taught me is perseverance."