Celebrating Excellence! Port Dickson Chinese Middle School Earns International “The Leader in Me Lighthouse School” Certification
Third School in Malaysia to Receive This Prestigious Recognition, Marking a New Milestone in Its 112-Year Educational Journey
SMCHPD is celebrating a remarkable achievement! The school has officially been awarded the international “The Leader in Me Lighthouse School” certification, becoming the third school in Malaysia to receive this prestigious recognition and marking a new milestone in its 112-year educational journey.
Over the past three years, SMCHPD has actively implemented The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People programme, integrating self-leadership into its school culture and daily teaching practices. The initiative aims to nurture students who are proactive, responsible, confident and ready to take on leadership roles. This international recognition affirms the school’s dedication and the collective efforts of its entire school community.
Behind this achievement lies the unwavering support and commitment of many individuals. The school extends its heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Chia Song Kun, Chairman of Pin Hwa High School; Principal Ms. Goh Lay Kee; Vice Principal Ms. Khiew Fet Kim; the 7 Habits team; and Mdm. Saras for their invaluable guidance. Special appreciation also goes to SMCHPD Chairman Mr. Tok Hong Soon and the Board of Directors for their steadfast support, as well as Vice Principals Ms. Hiap Wei Wei and Head of Academic Affairs Ms. Loo Siew Theng, all teachers, staff, students and parents for their dedication and teamwork.
The implementation of The 7 Habits programme has also brought fresh momentum to the school’s development. Enrolment for Form One in 2027 has reached its full capacity of 160 students across four classes, with the school exploring the possibility of opening a fifth class to accommodate more students.
Building on 112 years of educational heritage and now strengthened by international recognition, SMCHPD remains committed to nurturing self-leadership, unlocking students’ potential and shaping future generations with strong character, a sense of responsibility and leadership qualities.
“Cipta dengan Kreativiti, Hayati Identiti Malaysia!”
让波中学子以青春与创意,写下属于自己的马来西亚故事。
Celebrating Malaysia Through Creativity and Expression
In conjunction with the celebration of Hari Kebangsaan and Hari Malaysia, school organised a series of Malaysia-themed activities, providing students with opportunities to express their creativity, strengthen their communication skills and explore what Malaysia means to them.
One of the highlights was the Malaysia Model Creation Exhibition, held on 21 September at the Open Hall. Students transformed their ideas of Malaysia into creative three-dimensional models, incorporating national landmarks, architecture, cultural elements and other distinctive features of the country.
Through designing and constructing their models, students demonstrated not only creativity and imagination, but also hands-on skills, teamwork and their understanding of Malaysia’s diverse cultural identity.
The celebration also featured the Pertandingan Deklamasi Sajak Bertemakan Kemerdekaan, a Merdeka-themed poetry recitation competition held on 10 September. Open to students from Junior 1 to Senior 1, the competition provided a platform for students to express their thoughts and feelings about independence, Malaysia and peace through poetry, voice and performance.
From visual art to spoken expression, these activities allowed students to celebrate Malaysia in different ways. More importantly, they encouraged students to learn about national identity while developing confidence, creativity and communication skills.
Special appreciation goes to Ms. Meetrra and BM teachers for their dedicated guidance and encouragement throughout the activities. They support helped students develop their ideas, step out of their comfort zones and confidently showcase their talents.
Creativity is the language of youth; culture is our shared memory; and Malaysia is our shared home.
“Cipta dengan Kreativiti, Hayati Identiti Malaysia!”
Through creativity and youthful expression, our students continue to write their own Malaysian stories.