Among the top schools in the country, there is a buzz of excitement. They are now competing to be one of the 300 “cluster schools” which will give them some autonomy in running their schools and developing areas of specialisations.More Facilities
Bukit Jalil Sports School (BJSS) may be ahead of most schools in sporting equipment and facilities, but being selected as a cluster school will enhance the school's sports achievements, shares a teacher there.
“We already have many benefits as a sports school but once we become a cluster school, we will get better infrastructure and trainers,” he says.
BJSS caters to athletes from 28 sports and can take up to 600 students.
Plans for a sports school in Perlis is currently underway and is expected to be ready some time in 2008.
It would be the fourth sports school in the country after Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur, Bandar Penawar in Johor and another one in Pahang.
In addition, there are schools designated as part-time sports schools orSekolah Sukan Sambilan, which specialise in specific sports. Selected students can transfer to these schools, which include SM Anderson, Ipoh, for hockey and SM Victoria, Kuala Lumpur, for rugby.
