26 Jun 2015, Friday By Lee Jo Ee When we first arrived in SMK Katolik Petaling Jaya, we saw students hustle in and out. We were told that CHS (Catholic High School) Idol is happening in the school. CHS Idol is sort of audition like American Idol, a platform for the students to perform…
By Lee Jo Ee 26th of June, Friday “Teachers are not only teachers, they are facilitators.” — Pick Ching Last Friday, a visitation was conducted to SMK Segambut Jaya, a religious boarding school in Segambut. SMK Segambut Jaya is one of the Character and Creativity Initiative (CCI) schools, nonetheless the school faces difficulties in executing…
“Character and Creativity is not an option, it’s a necessity.” said Dr. Tony Devine, International Vice President of Global Peace Foundation Malaysia. “You are at the centre of it, it’s all about you,” said Dr. Tony Devine to the principal, Madam Choong and her senior assistant, Madam Lee. Global Peace Foundation is really trying…
The Malala’s, Momma T, and J.K. Rowling (and Raffael) No. This time around, it was not the same. For a start, it was half the size of our usual camp. Secondly, odd enough we only had one male participate. Go figure! Yes, Raffael. Everybody loved Raffael. And Raffael? I am sure you have got the…
We often feel disconcerted, even fear when we come into a new environment. While discomfort and nerves are common, the adaptation period is different to each of us. However, it all depends on your attitude when faced with the situation. The positive thinker “The world is a book, and those who do not travel…
“The barrier between principals and teachers should be broken for CCI to work. Innovation Teams are examples and guidance to the rest of the school. A wholesome child starts with a wholesome teacher. CCI is to transform teachers first,” said Puan Siti Sarimah, principal of SMK Bandar Baru Seri Petaling. Puan Siti Sarimah (holding mic)…
“No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship.” – James Comer 14 February 2015, Kuala Lumpur- It was Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. The room was filled with love songs and cheerful notes to welcome close to ninety educators of SMK Cochrane to their first CCI workshop. The day started with an…
“Work with the people who really wants to change, people who can move and transform.” – Miss Fong, Character and Creativity Initiative Director – Global Peace Foundation (Malaysia). 24 January 2015, Kuala Lumpur– The first Character and Creativity Initiative workshop of the year started with close to eighty (80) educators of SMK Air Panas receiving…