SJK(T) Ladang Wellesley

About our school

A Tamil primary school in Lunas, Kedah, serving its community since 1938 — who we are, our crest and song, and the facilities our pupils learn in.

The three-storey main building of SJK(T) Ladang Wellesley with its flagpoles and entrance porch
Photo: Elammathi Karuppaiah, 2023

Our school

Learning together since 1938

Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Ladang Wellesley is a government-aided Tamil primary school in Lunas, in the Kulim district of Kedah (school code KBD5048).

It began in 1938 with 24 pupils learning in a temple building on the Wellesley estate. Today the school teaches close to 500 children from preschool to Year 6 in a three-storey building that opened in 2010, with a morning and an afternoon session.

We offer the Dual Language Programme (DLP), a preschool and a Special Education Integration Programme (PPKI), and we are part of the Ministry of Education's school transformation programme (TS25).

1938

Founded

498

Pupils, preschool to Year 6

39

Teachers

18

Classes

Pupil, teacher and class numbers as of March 2023.

Portrait of Selvi a/p Pachiappen

From the Guru Besar

A word of welcome

Together, let us move forward in step so that Wellesley continues to be excellent, glorious and distinguished.

From the foreword to the school management book, 2023/2024 session.

Selvi a/p Pachiappen

Guru Besar, SJK(T) Ladang Wellesley

SJK(T) Ladang Wellesley crest

Our crest & motto

  • முயற்சிEffort · Usaha
  • உழைப்புDiligence · Tekun
  • ஊக்கம்Encouragement · Galakan
The roof
Stands for the idea of “Sekolahku Rumahku” — my school, my home.
The five petals
Living by the five principles of the Rukun Negara and growing into excellent citizens.
The letter W
The first letter of the school's name, Wellesley.
Blue and white
Blue for higher-order thinking; white for purity of heart and honesty.
Navy and red
Navy for the cooperation of parents; red for the skill and wisdom of teachers.

School song

நாங்கள் எல்லாம் வெல்லெஸ்லியின் வெற்றி சின்னங்கள்தடைகள் யாவும் நீக்கி பெறுவோம் வெற்றி கிண்ணங்கள்முயற்சி உழைப்பு ஊக்கம் என்ற மூன்றை நம்புவோம்முழுமையான வெற்றி கொண்டு முந்தி செல்லுவோம்

கல்வியென்னும் சோலை நம்மை மணக்க செய்யும் நாளைஇலட்சியத்தை அடையும் வரை, என்ன காலை மாலை வேளைகனிணி யுகம் ஆட்சி செய்யும் நாளிலேவேகமும் விவேகம் வேண்டும் வாழ்விலே

போட்டி விளையாட்டு அதில் திறமையை நீ காட்டுவெற்றி பெற்று வெல்லெஸ்லியின் கொடியை நீ நாட்டுஏ..எ.. ஆட்டம் பாட்டம் ஓட்டம் எல்லாம் நமக்கு தேவைதான்ஆனாலுமே இலட்சியமே என்றும் கல்விதான்

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Facilities

A school transformed

Through the school transformation programme (TS25), classrooms, rooms and grounds have been renovated with the help of the PIBG and the community. Switch between before and after, or tap a photo to enlarge it.

After

Front entrance

Pintu depan sekolah

A rebuilt gate and guard post with a paved, tidy approach to the school.

After

Resource centre

Pusat Sumber Sekolah

New shelving, reading tables and a calm, colourful space for reading and research.

After

Preschool classrooms

Prasekolah Ilanthalir & Ilamathi

Two bright preschool classrooms with play corners and smart displays.

After

Transformation room

Bilik Transformasi

A former storeroom turned into a room for meetings, workshops and group learning.

After

Remedial room

Bilik Pemulihan

A welcoming room for small-group reading and number support.

After

Guidance & counselling room

Bilik Bimbingan dan Kaunseling

A quiet, homely space where pupils can talk to the counselling teacher.

After

Playground

Taman Permainan

Swings, see-saws and a covered play area on what used to be bare ground.

After

Anjung Ilmu

Anjung Ilmu

An outdoor learning corner with shaded seating and tables for group work.

After

Canteen

Kantin sekolah

A cleaner, brighter kitchen and serving area that meets hygiene guidelines.

After

PE store

Bilik PJ

Sports equipment sorted onto shelves in a room with a sporty mural.

After

Staff room

Bilik Guru

Individual workstations so every teacher has a desk of their own.

After

Toilets (old block)

Bilik tandas lama

Refurbished cubicles, fittings and tiling in the old toilet block.

Toilets (new block)

Bilik tandas baru

A new, modern toilet block for pupils.

Classrooms

Bilik darjah

Classrooms with projectors and whiteboards for everyday lessons.

Corridors & walls

Kawasan sekolah

Murals, notice boards and a Wall of Fame along the school's walkways.

Senior assistants' room

Bilik Penolong Kanan

An organised office for the school's senior assistants.

Netball field

Padang bola jaring

An open field marked out for netball training.