You recently won the Best Student Award in your school.

You have been

asked to give a talk during assembly to share tips with the other students
on what they need to do so that they too can become successful
students.Use the following notes to write your speech.

A very good morning to our beloved principal, Pn Laila Mohd Noor, senior
assistants, teachers and friends. On this glorious morning, I, Gary Tan the
recipient of this years Best Student Award am going to give a talk on
How to Become a Successful Student. In my speech, I am going to
share with you some tips on how you can be a successful student.If you
want to be successful, you must set goals. Research shows that people
who set goals accomplish more than those who do not. In deciding your
goals, ask yourself What do I want to be? and What do I do to get
there? Besides, you must be motivated. When you are motivated you
will have a strong desire to do well and to achieve your goals. In
addition, you must pay attention in class. Listen actively and focus on
what the teacher is teaching. If you have disruptive classmates, sit in
front of the classroom, away from them. Always ask questions if you do
not understand. Seek clarifications from your teachers or your friends if
you are shy to approach the former.Another important tip to being a
successful student is to be organised.You can use a planner or notebook
to write down all your assignments when they are given. This way you
will not forget your homework, dates of tests or projects. Remember, if
you are organised you will be well- prepared and you will have less
stress. Moreover, you must complete your homework on time. Homework
helps reinforce what you have learnt. It helps you understand and
remember the information. You must prepare well for exams. A
successful student is one who prepares for exams well in advance, and
not at the eleventh hour. If you study consistently, you will have ample
time for revision.Friends, to be a successful student you must have
diverse interests.You should take part in co-curricular activities in order
to become a well-rounded person. These activities help develop
leadership skills and teamwork besides instilling values like cooperation
and tolerance. Discipline is an important aspect of our lives. No matter
where you go or what you do, you will be subjected to rules and
regulations. Hence, it is crucial that you obey the school rules.
Dear friends,What is success if you lack the common courtesies in life?
Remember,you must respect everyone. You must respect your parents,
your teachers, the school staff and also your friends. You must respect
other peoples feelings and opinions.There are also several things you
must avoid if you want to be a successful student. You must avoid
wasting time. These days many teenagers spend hours on social
networks such as Facebook or playing computer games. These are a
waste of time and will not benefit you in any way. Remember, Time and
tide wait for no man. Also, avoid skipping school. Some students feel

that school is a waste of time as they can learn better from their tuition
teachers. This is not true. The teachers in our school are experienced and
well qualified. They are also experienced examiners and they know how
to impart knowledge effectively.I have to stop here. I hope you have
found my talk helpful. Thank you for listening attentively.