Sports and Extracurricular Activities
The school hosts an annual Sports Day at a stadium. The secondary school does a march past as well as cheerleading routines and have their own marching band. There are sports events which include both track and field events.
Competition between sports houses is fierce, with a major portion of points allotted to performances in the March Past and Cheerleading routines. The house which wins these events usually ends up winning the overall house championship. A Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year are also elected, and they usually open the Sports Day with the lighting of a flame.
The school celebrates Hari Raya, Deepavali, Christmas and Chinese New Year, the major festivals of Malaysia. There are cultural dances and events held in the school compound on these days.
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