CHAPTER 1 - REPORT OF THE EDUCATION AND PROMOTION WORKING GROUP - SMK Muhibbah, Sungai Siput, Perak - SMK Ulu Kinta, Kinta, Perak - SJKT Thiruvalluvar, Alor Setar, Kedah - SK Ulu Geruntum, Gopeng, Perak - SK Kg Kenang, Sungai Siput, Perak - SK Penderas, Temerloh, Pahang - SK Betau, Kuala Lipis, Pahang - SJKC Sin Ming, Petaling, Selangor - SJKC Chio Chiao, Salak, Selangor - SJKT Sepang, Sepang, Selangor From 19-21 April and 20-22 June, the Commission conducted workshops to expose those schools to basic principles and concepts of human rights. The schools were represented by the principal and teachers, as well as officers from the relevant State Education Department. Subsequently, the Commission visited the schools to provide guidance and assistance in the planning of activities. Meanwhile, the five schools under the pilot project have improved the implementation of activities in line with the objectives of HRBPS. Most have taken into account the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in their activities and in school management. For example, there is active participation by students in selecting leaders, while there are avenues for students to voice their concerns through the Peti Suara Hati programme. While the Commission sees this as a step forward, there is room for improvement. Efforts must be intensified to make human rights a way of life within the school environment. (ii) Formative study by Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) To evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation of HRBPS, the Commission appointed a team of researchers from UPSI to carry out a formative study of the pilot project. In general, the study found that this has benefited schools and recommended that the Commission should retain the programme and its objectives. However, it was pointed out the schools need support from various stakeholders including the Commission, State Education Department, parents and civil society to ensure the success of the programme. The findings and recommendations of the study will be used to improve implementation of the HRBPS, particularly in the newly-added schools. 24