Boosting Attendance in Christian Fellowship
SMK (P) Pudu
By Chuan Teik Min
Background
- SMK (P) Pudu is a mission school striving for excellence in academics and co-curricular activities.
- Christian Fellowship (CF) plays a vital role in students’ spiritual growth and community building. In 2024, CF faced inconsistent attendance, especially from Form 1 and 2 students.
The Challenge
- Average CF attendance was 55%.
- 47.1% of members ranked academic commitments (e.g., tuition) as the main reason for absence.
- 30% felt less connected with other CF members.
- 73.5% wanted more social activities and games to build relationships.
- Few members had participated in any CF-related competitions or external events.
The Solution: Social & Collaborative Engagement
- Organise at least 5 CF activities in 3 months with social and game elements.
- Use the 5E lesson plan and collaborative learning to make sessions interactive.
- Hold an inter-school Easter Celebration. 56% attendance and over 100 participants from other schools.
- Conduct student interviews to gather feedback for improvement.
- Goal: Stable attendance at 60%; 80% students feel closer to CF members; 3 students share confidently; minimum 2 students can manage CF with teacher’s guidance.
Impact So Far
- Average attendance stabilised at 53%, but with stronger member relationships.
- Students reported feeling closer to CF peers and more confident sharing during meetings.
- 58% achieved higher PAJSK co-curricular participation scores despite few competitions.
- Student leaders were more involved in planning and leading sessions, making CF more student-driven.
Sustainability & Next Steps
- Continue the Replicate and Duplicate strategy with social activities and games.
- Increase student committee in sharing sessions.
- Conduct a post-mortem to identify specific ways to increase attendance.
- Nurture CF members’ leadership skills to run activities independently.
Contact:
Chuan Teik Min: g-25418107@moe-dl.edu.my
Building faith, friendships and student leadership through CF community.