Students from across the nation attend programme to learn of the importance of standards

A SERIES of challenging activities and programmes tested the teamwork and thinking skills of participants during the first ever School Olympiad organised by the Department of Standards.

The School Olympiad, which took place from Sept 6 to Sept 8 at Felda Residence, Trolak, was the grand finale of the department’s Jelajah Standard series of 37 exploration and outreach programmes.

A total of 1,500 students from 45 schools across the country had taken part in the Jelajah Standard from March 16 to July 31, with the top 10 highest scoring schools receiving the chance to participate in the School Olympiad.

The 10 teams had to apply their understanding of the role of standards in ensuring consumer health, safety and environmental protection in recreation, group presentations and performances throughout the three-day competition.

In the end, SMK Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu, Sabah took home the grand prize of certificates, trophies, medals and gift hampers for their outstanding and creative presentation on standards.

One for the album: The winners of the School Olympiad from SMK Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu and their teachers. With them is Fadilah (fourth from right) and Education Ministry representative Mohamed Yamin Yusof (third from right).

Department director-general Fadilah Baharin said the School Olympiad was an opportunity for young Malaysians to showcase their talent through performances, quizzes and group discussions while raising their awareness on standards.

“Our intent is also to reach out to their parents of the participating students, as they play a crucial role in shaping the personality and behaviour of our future consumers and future entrepreneurs.

“It is our humble effort to sensitise Malaysians at various touch points on the importance and value of standards for a better quality of life,” she said.