Happy Teachers' Day & Goodbye Pn.Yap

25th of May 2007 was another day of great significance for SMKTD. It was the school level Teacher’s Day celebration; a day set aside for students to express their appreciation and love for their teachers and also a day for teachers to forget austerity for once.

It was also a day that marked a milestone in the life of Mdm Yap K.C. After about thirty years of service Pn Yap retired as the Senior Assistant of Student Affairs of SMK Taman Desa.

Pn. Yap’s dedication, high work ethics and commitment to her job is totally unquestionable! The school is losing yet another great teacher. (The 8th Principal, Mr Chan Beng Tuan and Mr Woo Choon retired on the 8th of April and 10th of May respectively.)

The ever supportive Counsel Members of PTA joined the staff and students at the celebration.

The Prefects and Six Formers had done an excellent job in organizing the dual objectives celebration. Teachers and our Guest of Honour, Pn Yap, were treated to a variety of performances : there was a slide show showcasing the teaching career of Pn. Yap, poems recitation, choir...

Boys' Brigade band performance

and also a special song presentation by the teachers (the students were tickled pink by the teachers’ performance)

and finally the teachers had a chance to put their physical strength into test : teachers vs students netball match.

The celebration would not be complete without food, yes, glorious food! Teachers were treated to a sumptuous lunch fully sponsored by the PTA at a local hotel. (Thank you Mr Chairman and all the members of PTA).

Although Teachers’ Day come and go each year, the aim of the celebration remains in the hearts of the students that is to show constant appreciation towards the teachers for their dedication and hard work. Teachers are like pillars to the nation’s education system, the foundation of a knowledgeable society, for without them, who are we? Therefore, to our beloved teachers, we express our heartfelt gratitude for all that you have done for the betterment of our lives and as for Pn Yap and Mr Woo, thank you for all your contributions to SMKTD and may good health, peace and joy be with you as you journey on.

Goodbye Mr Woo and Pn Yap. Thank you very much and Happy Retirement!

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