Sample of A Report

To : The Principal of SM Dato’ Lela Bendahara
From : Mohd Rahman Isa, Secretary of Students Council

A REPORT ON THE LACK OF INTEREST IN SPORTS AMONG THE STUDENTS OF SMK DATO’ LELA BENDAHARA

I have recently conducted a survey among the students of SMK Dato’ Lela Bendahara. The result of my survey show that among 500 students only 50 would choose sports as their preferred leisure activity during their sports time. That number is only 10% of the students population.

Among the reasons cited by the students is their own attitude towards sports. Many of them assume that playing sports involves getting, hot, dirty and sweaty as well as being occasionally sunburned. Also, the students complained about their lack of time. Many of them commented that this was caused by the longer school hours and also because many-co-curricular society such as uniform bodies, hold extra meetings on weekend.

Not only that, many of the students complained about parental factors. According to them, their parents place an exercise amount of attention on academics. Many of them have stated that it has become an obsession with their parents to make them excellent in academics with their parents sending them for tuition classes, workshops and seminars at every possible opportunity, it has become very difficult for them to make time for leisure, let alone sports.

Other students complained that the school field and sports equipment are not at a reasonable level. Since the school field is the most accessible, the students expect it to be at its level best. However, they have said that the opposite is often true. There is insufficient sports equipment in the school storage room with only two soccer balls. The school’s hockey equipment is also in very bad condition with several broken hockey sticks that have not been replaced. The poor condition of the school fields and the badminton courts have also drawn the ire of students. Many students submitted complaints that the school field is very wet and muddy after it rains while the badminton courts’ floors are heavily damaged.

Due to the overwhelming lack of interest in sports among the students, I have formulated a few suggestions for consideration. Among my suggestions is that the school authorities, such as the Head of Students Affairs, should stress the importance of sports to the students. The message would be have a much greater impact on the students if delivered by a person of authority.

Moreover, the school authorities could hold a dialogue with the parents during the next PTA meeting. During the dialogue, the school authorities could explain to the parents about the importance of a balanced life for the students through sport.

On top of that, the school could improve the sporting facilities for the students and employ qualified trainers. Both steps would go along way towards attracting the interest of the students to get involve in sports. The presence of the trainers would be an added bonus for the students because the students could receive proper training on the rules and regulations in sports.

Last but not least, the school authorities could organise more competition related to sports and offer attractive prizes to the winners. This would act as an incentive for students who have talent in sports to come forth and compete.

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