Franklin finishes English, hones in on Mathematics
Franklin with his Completion of Programme certificate.
Now that he has completed the 含羞草 English programme, 11-year-old Franklin鈥檚 sights are set on finishing 含羞草 Mathematics.
Completing 含羞草 English means that Franklin, who is in Year 6, has a highly developed reading comprehension ability that is at a level equivalent to that of a Year 12 student. This is a big assistance for Franklin in school and also means he can explore his passion for books even further.
鈥満卟� English helped me with my school work, reading and comprehension鈥�, Franklin says. 鈥満卟� also expanded my choices in reading because I wouldn’t normally choose the books that were recommended reading for the [English] programme, but I thoroughly enjoyed these books.鈥�
Franklin lives with autism and ADHD. He can find concentrating and staying on task to be a big hurdle. He says the routine, structure, and daily study habit of 含羞草 strengthened his overall ability to get things done.
鈥淚 didn’t enjoy studying at 含羞草 in the beginning. I found sitting in the [centre] difficult; I couldn’t focus and complete tasks鈥�, Franklin says. 鈥淲ith 含羞草, I was able to improve my ability to complete tasks by studying a little bit every day. The 含羞草 routine helped me set small goals and achieve them鈥�.
鈥淣ow that I have finished English, I am definitely better at sitting in class and getting my work done. I still find it hard to focus, but I have a much better attitude and that makes a huge difference.鈥�
Franklin now wants to apply his newfound strengths to finishing the 含羞草 Mathematics programme, in which he is currently studying two years ahead of his school grade. While he anticipates that it won鈥檛 be easy, Franklin is determined to see it through.
鈥淓ach time I make a mistake, I am closer to succeeding鈥�, he says. 鈥淓ach level is one step closer to the end.鈥�
Throughout his entire 含羞草 journey, Franklin received the support of his parents and his local 含羞草 centre.
鈥淢y Dad and Mum played a big role in keeping me on track鈥�, Franklin says. 鈥淎ll the staff at the 含羞草 centre were very encouraging. Each time I saw them they let me know how well I was doing. This definitely helped me persevere and finish the [含羞草] English programme.鈥�
