Just returned to the office from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah where we held the Global Sports Festival. It was indeed very sucessful. The Young Leaders, the young people and even the teachers were all charged with enthusiasum and cheered their schools along. The Young Leaders had an English theme for the games and their refreshments. They had fish and chips on paper plates. All 150 young people went home happy as they each received a prize. The presence of Malek Mydin, the Malaysian Swimmer who swam the English Channel in August this year, gave the Festival a real boost. The Young Leaders and the young pupils all cheered when Mr Gerry Liston, the Director of the British Council in Malaysia spoke to them in the national language which is Bahasa Malaysia . Take a look at the Malaysian Dreams and Teams web page created by our Young Leaders from Sabah College, which was launched at the Global Sports Festival. Janet Ooi is Manager, Education Projects
at the British Council in Kuala Lumpur "The co-operation between students and teachers throughout the GSF was apparent and I was proud to see our students working independently!"
Mr. Mohd. Fikri Hadi, IT Department, Sabah College "The Young Leaders were made to realise that D+T was more than just organising a sports festival. They finally realised that there is a whole different world out there. The GSF certainly made an impact!"
Ms Surilla Stimol, English Department, Sabah College "The GSF was successful because of the team work The GSF taught me that team work is very important. While preparing for the GSF, I learnt to be more patient and responsible. I also had the opportunity to show my talent. I am very happy and fortunate to be in the D+T family."
Jamilah Ang Kher Lern, Form 1 Makmur, 13 years old "I have become a more confident person when I participated in the GSF. I also learned how to become a better leader by helping and leading the primary school children to cheer for their team. I thank God for giving me this opportunity to join the D+T."
Anthea Fuilyn Peter, Form 1 Makmur, 13 years old. "On the 17th October the D+T GSF was held in my school. It was a memorable day. I was proud to be a part of it. The final result seemed worth it all! It was exhausting and difficult but we finally made it. The week before the GSF wasthe toughest. On the day of the GSF everything went well. We also got the chance to meet the Director of BC Malaysia, Mr Gerry Liston and our very own sports hero Malek Mydin. It was a great day indeed!"
Rayvincent Rosalim, 13 years old "I have become more confident and have the courage to speak in front of a crowd. I was happy to hear Mr Gerry Liston the Director British Council Malaysia speak in my language Bahasa Malaysia. I shook hands with the first Malaysian to swim across the English Channel. He is coming to my school to help us improve our time management skills."
Merelyn Annabel Micheal, Form 2 "The D+T helped to improve my weaknesses and improve my leadership skill. It has helped me to be more disciplined and to be more patient! I also feel more confident and am now better organized, all thanks to D+T."
Mohd. Azhier Farhan, 13 years old "Through this GSF, I had the opportunity to speak in front of a large audience as I was one of the MC. I became more confident speaking in public. I also had the opportunity to meet the Director of BC Malaysia and the swimmer Malek Mydin. I thank everyone for giving me the opportunity to be in the D+T."
Mortigou Richmond Labunda, Form 1 "Because of this festival, I gained courage to give my opinions and to speak my mind. I also learned to be more confident in doing things and learned what it means to be a Young Leader. Through this festival, I learned more about the D+T worldwide. We also got some useful information from our link school regarding traditional games, food and dance."
Evanna Assan, Form 2 |
