Saturday, November 12, 2011

Kedah Trial Paper Directed Writing


To           : The principal of SMK Tambun Jaya Ipoh
Date      : 11 November 2011
Subject : Leadership Camp

As the Head Prefect, I had the privilege of attending a leadership camp recently. The following is a report on the leadership camp.
                The camp took place on the 31st of October 2011 on Pulau Pangkor. Forty students from ten schools in the state of Perak participated in the camp. The central aim of the camp was to groom future leaders. Various activities which benefitted the participants were carried out during the camp. The accompanying teachers showed a great commitment to keep the participants safe during the camp.
                A total of four activities were conducted during the camp. The first activity was jungle trekking. This activity helped the participants to understand the value of teamwork. During the activity, the participants were grouped into different teams. Equipped with a compass, a box of matches, mineral water and some light snacks, each team was to make their way from one end of the island to the other in the shortest time possible.
                The objective of the flying fox activity was to develop confidence amongst the participants. During the activity, participants were instructed to travel down a steep slope. Several participants found this activity especially daunting and had to be persuaded to take part.
During a drama session, participants were required to write and stage an impromptu play. This activity greatly enhanced the participants’ communication and language skills. Most of the participants agreed that this was their favourite activity.
Lastly, a series of eye-opening lectures and workshops was conducted during the camp. The topics which were covered during the lectures and workshops included general knowledge, mathematics, science, geography, world history, literature and popular culture. The lectures and workshops aimed at enhancing the participants’ knowledge of the world around them.
The leadership camp was a truly inspiring experience for the participants. It is hoped that similar camps would be organised in future for every student, and not just the Head Prefects.

Reported by:

Chan Chin Chong,
Head Prefect,
SMK Tambun Jaya Ipoh.

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