Sports Day
SEKOLAH MENENGAH SAINS TUN SYED SHAHABUDIN SPORTS DAY. On 22 June 2013, our school had organized a sports day in conjunction with the sports month. The purpose of this event is to encourage and motivate students to show their hidden talents and ability in sports. It is also to build and increase the self-confidence among students. On our red letter day, it began with the opening speech from the principal of our beloved school. In his speech, there are a lot of good messages delivered to all members of the school. He said that each of the students must participate in every activities held. The most significant advice coming from him is when he stated that “Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They're made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.” The ceremony was auspicated with the recital of verses from the Holy Quran followed by its translation. Am Tashriq, the head prefect of our school welcomed the gathering. The march past by the houses that followed exhibited discipline and hardcore practice of the students. It was raining sizzled down during the moments. Even though it was raining at that time , but the marching contingents still proceed with their marching performances in order to entertain all the spectators there . All the Sports’ secretary administered the solemn oath by the house captains and followed by the participants. The principal officially declared the sports meet open, and released balloons symbolizing the vibrant hopes of the sporting students that were flying high. The sports torch was carried by the sports secretary and the house captains. Then there was a drill display presented by the students who kept the spectators spellbound. Even the event had been delayed because of the rain, but it stills be continued after an hour. There were about 700 students. Most of them were competitors and spectators. Some of them were the official and members of the cheering teams. There were four