Our school community came together for the Tiger Conservation Project, welcoming Simon Clinton, KLASS alumnus and Founder of Save Wild Tigers UK, alongside Lara Ariffin, President of RIMAU. Held across both Primary and Secondary campuses, the visit sparked reflection and action around one of Malaysia’s most urgent environmental challenges - the survival of the Malayan tiger.
In the lead-up to the event, students explored multiple cross-disciplinary approaches that combined creativity, science and advocacy. They engaged deeply through a wide range of initiatives. Year 9 Geographers stepped into the role of speakers, crafting and filming their own TED-style talks around the question: “Saving the Malayan tiger: why this species matters to Malaysia’s people, places and environment.” Year 7 students explored storytelling through poetry, reflecting on the tiger as both a national icon and a symbol of what could be lost.
Visual expression played a key role too. From a Wildlife Photography Competition to digital art entries, students connected science with creativity. Our KLASS Community prefects also researched key facts about the Malayan tiger and created a series of posters designed as an interactive, museum-style exhibit. Each poster includes a scannable feature, allowing viewers to explore their work in more depth.
Design and innovation were also equally central. Our Year 9 students developed their own clothing brand concepts, creating tiger-inspired hoodie designs with the aim of turning ideas into fundraising for conservation.
At the heart of the project stood the Eye On the Tiger Exhibition - a collaborative installation where students shared their ideas, inspirations and creative responses. Standing beside their work, our students spoke about their process and the thinking behind it, reinforcing that conservation is not just about knowledge, but about personal connection and voice.
A highlight of the morning was the walkthrough of the exhibition at the KLASS Hub. This collaborative student effort represented not only artistic expression, but also collective awareness and advocacy. Students who contributed to the wall joined Simon and Lara in sharing its significance, reinforcing the idea that every voice and action, no matter how small, played a role in a much larger movement. The programme then continued at the Primary Campus, where younger students also experienced the Tiger Talk and video. Tailored to engage and inspire, the session once again combined visuals, sound and storytelling to make complex issues accessible and memorable for our students.
The visit from Simon and Lara brought these ideas into focus. Reflecting on the students’ work, Simon shared,
The enthusiasm from all the students and staff is really inspirational, and the quality of work is fantastic. The effort they’ve put in is superb - it’s really impressive.
Lara echoed this sense of pride while looking to the future: “I’m blown away by the effort the students have put into the Tiger Wall. What you do in school is the beginning - to know is to love, and to love is to protect. I hope they continue to fight for the Malayan tigers and carry that with them for life.”
An exciting addition to Simon’s talk was the inclusion of an award-winning short film featuring the voice of Ray Winstone. This element brought another dimension to the experience, using storytelling and narration to connect emotionally with audiences. Film has a unique ability to translate facts into feelings, and this piece left a lasting impression, encouraging students to think deeply about the role humans play in shaping the future of wildlife.
More than just awareness, the Tiger Conservation Project showed that conservation is not a single subject or moment - it is a shared responsibility that can be explored through science, art, design and storytelling. Through building connections with organisations like RIMAU and Save Wild Tigers UK, students began to see how their ideas can extend beyond the classroom into real-world impact.
At Alice Smith School, we are committed to nurturing not only knowledgeable learners, but also compassionate and responsible global citizens who recognise the power of their voice and understand that meaningful change begins with awareness, empathy and the confidence to take action.
The Eye On the Tiger Exhibition is now on display at the KLASS Hub. Come and experience how student voice can spark awareness and inspire change.
To know is to love, and to love is to protect.