SOUTH TUEN MUN GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOL
Discipline Team 2009 – 2010
Assembly Speech
Title: From discipline to self-discipline
Date: 2nd March 2010
Speakers: 6A CHEUNG Hoi Yan, 4D Wu Flora
Teacher: Mrs. IP LIU Suk-ching
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Sherry:
Goodbye, Sherry. I want to quit. I don’t want to be a Discipline Prefect
any more.
What’s up? Why?
Flora:
I hate my duties in school. I’m fed up with checking students’ uniform.
It's a shame I have to give out written warnings to schoolmates, even my
friends and classmates. I myself don’t like punishment!
Sherry:
Discipline is not the same as punishment. Instead, discipline reminds us
to respect the rights of others, what behaviors are acceptable and what
are not, with a goal of helping to develop our school a secure and
positive learning environment.
But … all students are different. How can we make all students observe
the same set of school rules?
We understand that all students are different and have different
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temperaments. Therefore, we have to be firm and consistent. This
applies to all teachers and prefects.
It is normal for naughty students to test their limits.
If teachers and we Discipline Prefects are inconsistent in what these
limits are, then we encourage misbehaviour.
We need the school rules as a guide that keeps our behaviour on track.
School rules define the expected standards of clothing, timekeeping and
work ethic, etc.
Agree. I want the school rules to be integrated into my whole
personality, a part of me.
When the rules have developed into a part of you, it means you have got
hold of a very important personal development tool.
What’s that personal development tool you are talking about?
It is self-discipline. Self-discipline is the ability to get yourself to take
action regardless of your emotional state.
Great! But … just like many students, I’m very weak in my level of
self-discipline.
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No worry. Self-discipline is like a muscle. The more you train it, the
stronger you become.
Is the training of self-discipline very difficult for us?
No, it’s easy. Simply look at where you are now, and aim to get better as
you go forward.
Sorry, I don’t get it.
I’ve got a list of challenges to get you thinking about where you stand
right now.
Please tell me the list. I love challenges.
Listen carefully:
1. How much time do you waste in a typical school day?
2. Do you revision your lesson every day?
3. When was the last time you failed in submitting your homework? …..
Please stop. That’s enough. It’s so embarrassing. I think I’m really weak
in self-discipline.
At least you know where you are. Now start at where you are and plan
what you should do in order to develop better personal qualities.
What good personal qualities can I develop if start to train myself
self-discipline now?
There are many and I just quote a few as examples. They are sensitivity,
self-esteem, confidence, ability to focus on goals, wisdom to make right
choices, honesty, integrity,
others, sense of
responsibility, skills to solve problems and desire to learn.
So, on one hand, I start my own training of self-discipline. On the other
hand, I support my schoolmates in observing the school rules for
developing good personal qualities.
Absolutely! Our dear fellow students, let’s start our own self-discipline
training at where we are and plan what we should do.
Now I’m proud of being a Discipline Prefect here. I love my duties in
school.
Discipline is not punishment. Let’s support each other in self-discipline
training. Thank you.
Morning Assembly Speech
Date : 02.03.2010
Name : Tsui Ka Lam 4A (35)
Good morning everyone,
I’m Karen Tsui from class 4A.
Time flies and the second term has already begun. How do you feel about going back
to school after such a long holiday? Did you miss your classmates? I remember that
on the 1st Sept, I entered the classroom with fear since I was put in a class with almost
all new faces, not to mention knowing each of their names. In the first few days, I felt
like a stranger in the class. Finding myself in this awkward situation, I was full of
grumbles at the very beginning, having no interest in my classes.
After complaining for a few days, I started to understand that I couldn’t keep on doing
this but I had to adapt to the environment and change my way of thinking. With a
positive attitude, I plucked up my courage to open up, and make every endeavor to get
along with my new classmates and integrate with them. Things have changed and now
I have a sense of belonging towards my own class and have made some good friends.
As we know, sometimes things will not come up to our expectations. It is normal for
us to feel lost and puzzled. However, we need to adjust our emotion and think
positively. We should not always look on the dark side of things as we will easily feel
frustrated and exhausted soon. Instead, it would be better for us to treat the hurdles as
an opportunity to challenge ourselves and grow.
A person with a positive attitude can have a more enjoyable life. Don’t see your
problems as a torture but an amusing game. You will have great fun and learn a lot.
You know, a pleasant personality does attract love and friendship. You’ll sure be more
well-liked by others and lead a more colorful life.
Schoolmates, be more positive and you will find that life is fascinating, full of
surprise and fun. I hope all of you can fully enjoy your life and wear a hearty smile
every day.
Thank you.