At Majestic International College (MIC), safety, trust, and empathy are not just concepts, but consistent principles put into action. We believe that every student deserves to be seen, understood, and supported; and that every educator can accompany students towards growth and excellence with professionalism and warmth.
On March 24th, the annual Pink Shirt Day transformed this belief into a collective act of kindness co-created by teachers and students, bathing the campus in pink. The starting point of this event, however, lay not in the teachers' lesson plans, but in the hands of the students.
This was a campus initiative initiated, planned, and organized by the students themselves.
Some took the lead in forming a preparatory group to coordinate the event's rhythm. Some designed the key visual poster, weaving a heart with pink lines. One student launched a call for and a vote on the "Best Pink Shirt Design" — Men Lechen from G12 had her work selected as the Design of the Year. Meanwhile, the student journalist team formed a production crew to write, direct, and film a promotional short video.
From creative ideas to execution, students were active at every step. This was more than just the realization of an event; it was a real-life demonstration of leadership — students proved through their actions that they are not only recipients of a culture of kindness but also its creators and drivers.
That day, all teachers and students watched the educational documentary "Unnamed Group Chat," featuring teachers as actors. The scenarios depicted — an Instagram story with no offensive words, a window being closed, an absent participant — seemingly minor interactions that can nonetheless cause invisible harm. As these details were projected on screen, teachers and students alike began to re-evaluate: neglect, it turns out, can also be a form of harm.
Following the film, school psychologist Jennifer Li led a psychology session. She approached the topic from the perspective of "feelings": "It doesn't matter what a behavior is called. If it makes you uncomfortable and it doesn't stop, then it is necessary to seek help." Using real-life cases, she helped students understand boundaries and guided them to reflect on the often-overlooked gray areas.
In the afternoon, the campus lawn transformed into a pink interactive space.
At the "Wall of Kind Words," messages like "You are not alone" were written. At the "Tear Off Wounds & Labels" area, students peeled off negative labels, symbolizing the start of healing. At the "Pink Connection," pink ribbons tied wrists together, forming a silent network of support.
Tie-dyeing, bracelet-making, photo ops at pink corners… the entire lawn became a gentle gathering, where the "rules of the game" were understanding, respect, and support.
Pink Shirt Day aimed to allow teachers and students to learn to "sow" kindness during peaceful times. Guided by their teachers, students gained a deeper understanding of interpersonal boundaries, practiced protecting themselves, and cultivated kindness as a habit.
At MIC, we openly acknowledge the challenges that may arise during growth. To safeguard students' physical and mental well-being, we hope that every student learns to understand and tolerate others, while also learning to protect themselves and bravely say NO.
Pink is more than just a color; it is a choice. On this day, students used their creativity and actions to become creators and ambassadors of a culture of kindness. Teachers, with their professionalism and warmth, accompanied them on a journey of growth, from cognition to emotion.
At MIC, Pink Shirt Day is but one gentle footnote. The true protagonists are always those who, in their daily lives, learn to choose kindness and learn to face the world with courage.
