WORLD CHAMPION IN THE MAKING

SMKTD 2008 Under 15- Chess tournament No.1

21 Chess enthusiasts gathered in Arena wira to test their chess skills...

According to Mr Woo, the chess club teacher-advisor cum instructor, the tournament was held to identify and select players for the coming MSSKL inter-schools' Chess Competition. For those who have missed today's competition you still have another chance to test your skills, just watch out for the next SMKTD Chess tournament -No.2!

Who is the winner?...After two hours of intense competition, Edmund Ng from 2E emerged champion!

WE EXCEL, SMKTD IS THE BEST OF THE BEST

Happy and Blessed New Year -2008!

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL - 2008!

A big welcome to all new Form 1 and Remove Class students!

More than 300 new form 1 and remove class students together with their parents gathered in Arena Wira for registration and orientation on the 28th of December 2007.

Thank you parents and students for making SMKTD your preferred choice. We trust that with the continue support of the PTA, spearheaded by Mr Chang Kim Loong, AMN, and dedicated teachers and supportive parents, SMK TD is set to propel to greater heights in 2008!

As we begin the new year, let us continue to abide the school rules and regulations, to behave well at all times, to diligently study to the best of our abilities, to develop our talents and potentials, in accordance with the aspiration of our school, parents and nation.

Yes, let us strive for the best in all that we do !!

KAMI CEMERLANG, SMKTD TERBILANG!

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SPEECH TEXT
by Chang Kim Loong AMN
YDP Persatuan Ibu Bapa dan Guru (PIBG)
sempena Hari Orientasi Pelajar Baru 2008, SMKTD
Tarikh : Jumaat 28hb Disember, 2007 Jam: 8.30 - 12.30ptg
Tempat: Di Arena Wira, SMKTD

Selamat Pagi dan Selamat Sejahtera kepada semua yang hadir pada pagi ini sempena Hari Orientasi Pelajar Baru 2008.

Yg Berusaha Pengetua, Saudara Gan Peng Kheang, Pen Kanan- Cik Tee Lee Hwa, Penyelia Petang- Pn Lau Bee Yong, Pen Kanan Hal Ehwal Murid- Pn Chin Yoke Mei, Pen Kanan Ko-Kurikulum- Pn Ng Siew Tuan, Jemputan Khas- Dr Alex Ng, Ahli-Ahli jawatan kuasa PIBG dan Guru-Guru, Ibu-Bapa dan warga SMK Taman Desa yang hadir pada hari ini.

Saya amat berbesar hati dan bangga dijemput menghadiri serta memberi sepatah-dua kata kepada para ibu-bapa dan murid-murid yang hadir. On behalf of the Principal and his staff and on behalf of the Board of Parents-Teachers Assoc, I warmly welcome the new students to this School. Equally warmly I welcome parents and guardians who have come along to accompany their children to this Orientation Day.

While this orientation is primarily for our new students, in a way it may also serve as the first "parent conference" with all the parents in the audience.

Parents and guardians, I acknowledge your multitude of emotions: Excitement … Anxiety … Fear … Anticipation … For many of you parents, lessening the apprehensions of your 'secondary school' going children is not the easiest of tasks, since you yourselves are full of apprehension about this new horizon and about what lies ahead for your daughters and sons. I understand this from my own experience as a parent for my four (4) school going children.

For Students, this is where your journey to secondary education starts. You have five (5) sacred years ahead of you. For those academically selected ones to go to Form Six; there are two (2) more extra years. Now is the time to abandon your mirror and look outward. Allow the people you live with in community — your elder, your parents and your teachers — to challenge you, to guide you, to aid your growth.

Students ask yourself - How can you get the most out of your time here? As hard as it may be to imagine, in less than 3 years, you will be sitting for PMR and in less than 5 years, most of you will be sitting for your SPM examinations. This School and its teachers have an important goal in helping you in this quest. To cultivate a caring, intelligent and honest student to becoming a responsible citizen.

“Sepatah-dua kata’ – No, I have more to say that just one or two words.

But I give this advice:

Firstly, brush up quickly on our national language- “Bahasa Malaysia”. Most of you have come from a Chinese language medium school, it is important that you learn and learn quickly on the Bahasa Malaysia to be able to catch up with your peers. Of course, you should not forget the importance of English language and your mother tongue (ie Mandarin and Tamil). This is a hard task to do but being in a national school it is compulsory to study in Bahasa Malaysia. You should not complain about the extra work as it is to your own advantage at the end of the day.

Secondly, whilst school education is important, there are other learning stuff that are equally important. Good manners, good social behaviour, caring, civic consciousness and being considerate. These are the attributes you learn through observation and practice. Lots of practice, mind you…. What do you do when you pass by your teachers or even teachers who don't teach you? Do you avert your eyes or just walk pass by them like they are not there? Smile or say a word of greeting. Same when you see parents of your friends or PIBG members. Practise saying "thank you' everytime someone does something for you. This is a school community which all of you would be in for the next few years. Make the best of it with good manners.

Thirdly, if you want to do something well, you have to do it with energy, attentively and passion. For example, after a speech by someone, no matter how long winded it is, you must learn to clap in appreciation. Similarly, if you have homework or research to do, do it promptly with energy, passion and give it your best.

Fourthly, do not be afraid to ask questions. Respect your teachers but do not be afraid to ask questions or seek answers to questions that you do not know. If your teacher do not know, ask your Head of all Teachers, your Principal.

Fifthly, while educating yourself, don't forget that other activities in school are equally important. Participate in them whole heartedly and give your support to your school whenever events are held. If you cannot be the runner in a sport event, then be the cheer leader.

Presently, there is a serious concern over school dropout rate that has been reported in the newspapers. Poor academic performance, loss of interest in studies and broken homes are the main causes of this epidemic. The School and PIBG will work together to tackle and attempt to curd this silent epidemic immediately.

The Board of PIBG takes a serious view of the importance to emphasis Education as a key tool to fight ignorance and prejudice. It also instill leadership based on good principles and values( both family and school ) and the role of teachers to cultivate honest and caring students to become responsible citizens.


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