Dalam agenda kegiatan pendidikan di negara kita ini, bulan Juni dan Juli biasanya diisi dengan acara perpisahan sekolah atau sering disebut dengan Upacara Pelepasan/Penamatan. Sebagai referensi, alangkah baiknya jika acara tersebut diformat dengan menggunakan bilingualism, dua bahasa, misal Indonesia dan Inggris. Bahkan kalau perlu multilingualism, misal Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Inggris dan Bahasa Daerah/Lokal.
Salah satu isi acara perpisahan biasanya ada pidato perpisahan dari yang meninggalkan dan yang ditinggalkan. Khusus untuk pidato Bahasa Inggris, berikut ini kami berikan referensi:
Valedictory Speech: Pidato perpisahan dari yang meninggalkan. Isi: Ucapan terima kasih (thanking & gratitude), permohonan maaf (apologizing), dan pesan-kesan (testimony).
Farewell Speech: Pidato perpisahan/melepas dari yang ditinggalkan. Isi: intinya balasan atas valedictory speech.
Beberapa kata/frase yang sering berkaitan dengan Valedictory Speech, misalnya:
The honorable: yang terhormat
Represent: mewakili
On the behalf of: atas nama (mewakili)
Gratitude: ucapan terima kasih
Apologize: meminta maaf
Realize: menyadari
Kindness: kebaikan
Contoh pidato perpisahan:
First of all, let us praise to the Almighty Allah SWT, because of His Blessing we are able to come here, to attend a farewell ceremony for the students of SMPN 1 Tikung grade IX in the academic year 2008–2009.
Secondly, may shalawat and salam be upon the Prophet Muhammad SAW who has guided us from the darkness into the brightness.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters…
In this good opportunity, I am standing here to represent all the students of SMPN 1 Tikung Grade IX to give a valedictory speech.
On the behalf of all students grade IX ….
First, we would like to say thank you very much for all the teachers.
Pidato Bahasa Inggris: Ramadhan
Pidato Bahasa Inggris: Ramadhan (English Speech on Ramadhan)
Ramadhan telah tiba. Marhaban ya Ramadhan. Selamat datang Bulan Suci
Kegiatan pendidikan/sekolah di bulan Ramadhan biasanya diisi dengan aktifitas keagamaan, seperti Pondok atau Pesantren Ramadhan. Kegiatan utama umumnya berkisar pada pengajaran konsep keislaman, baca-tulis Al Quran, dan lomba-lomba yang bernuansa islami.
Berikut ini adalah contoh teks lomba pidato bahasa Inggris dengan tema Ramadhan. Semoga bisa semakin memeriahkan bulan suci ini.
Silahkan mendownload.
Mudah-mudahan bermanfaat.
Terima kasih.
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Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarokatuh
The honorable juries, teachers and the committees
Best regards to all the participants and my beloved brothers and sisters
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim
In the name of Allah, the most Merciful and the most Gracious
All praises be to Allah SWT, the lord of the world, the master of the day after, the creator of everything in this Universe.
Peace and Salutation be upon our prophet Muhammad SAW, who has brought us from the darkness into the brightness and guided us into the right way of life.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
In this good opportunity, I would like to deliver a speech entitled “Ramadhan: the Islamic Month of Fasting”.
Ramadhan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting in which Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, and bad attitudes from dawn until sunset. Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramadhan is a time for Muslims to fast for the sake of Allah SWT and to offer more prayer than usual. During Ramadhan, Muslims ask forgiveness for past sins, pray for guidance and help in refraining from everyday evils, and also try to purify themselves through self-controls.
Brothers and Sisters,
In our country, Ramadhan is not only a fasting month but also a special moment in our society. Many people cheer up Ramadhan with certain ceremonies, such us making cakes and visiting among the family’s members to ask forgiveness. It means that Ramadhan has become a part of our cultures…
Pidato B. Inggris: Hari Kemerdekaan
Pidato Bahasa Inggris: Hari Kemerdekaan (English Speech: Independence Day).
Bulan Agustus, seperti tahun-tahun sebelumnya, selalu diisi dengan kegiatan perayaan dan perlombaan untuk memperingati Kemerdekaan RI. Salah satu bentuk perlombaan biasanya yaitu Lomba Pidato Bahasa Inggris.
Berikut ini adalah contoh teks pidato Bahasa Inggris yang berhubungan dengan topik peringatan hari kemerdekaan (independence day).
Silahkan men-download.
Semoga bermanfaat.
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Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
First of all, let us praise to the Almighty Allah SWT, because of His Blessing we are able to attend this English speech contest. Secondly, may peace be upon the prophet Muhammad Saw who has guided us from the darkness into the brightness.
I also would like to say many thanks to the juries and MC who have given me opportunity to deliver this English Speech entitled: The Independence of the People of Indonesia
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I start my speech by reading the proclamation text of the Indonesian independence.
PROCLAMATION
We, the people of Indonesia, hereby declare the independence of Indonesia.
Matters which concern the transfer of power and other things
will be executed by careful means and in the shortest possible time.
Djakarta, 17 august 1945
In the name of the people of Indonesia
Soekarno—Hatta
Ladies and Gentlemen,
As we all know, for more than 300 years, our country had lived under the colonialism and imperialism by other countries, starting from Portuguese, English, Netherlands, and Japanese. During the colonialism, our people lived in suffer and poverty. There were no dignity and freedom as the existence of human being
The history of our people in struggling against the colonialism was based on the dignity as the human being. At first, the fighting was done by the local kingdoms from all over Indonesian territories. It was carried out separately and therefore the colonialists were able to stop it.
At the beginning of 19th century, there was a new perspective on the way of how to struggle against the colonialism. The new perspective was that Indonesian people should unite and not struggle separately. The Indonesian people should be together to reach the freedom. The efforts were not only by weapon but also diplomacy. It could be said that everything we did; it was for the sake of independence… free from the colonialism.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The culmination of all struggles done by the Indonesian people happened on Friday, 17th August, 1945. On the behalf of all the people of Indonesia, Soekarno – Hatta proclaimed the independence of Indonesia. The proclamation indicated that a new nation was born. It was the reflection of the unity of Indonesian people after for many years sacrificing with tears and blood…
Brothers and sisters,
Today, we live in an independent country. We live in a nation which is free from colonialism and imperialism. We live in a beautiful country… Indonesia.
But, have we ever asked ourselves: Is Indonesia truly free from colonialism? Is our country truly independent from imperialism?
Ladies and Gentlemen;
Brothers and Sisters,
It is a fact that our situation now is different with the past. We don’t bring the weapon and yell out… freedom!! We don’t face the colonialists and shout them… go to hell!! We are now in the situation of big global wave… globalization. We live in a world that there is no limitation to interact among the countries. There is no handicap to access any kinds of information.
This is, the new dimension of colonialism. It refers to the way in influencing and furthermore destructing a country from the side of culture. A country without its own culture will become a group of people without identity. Culture, is the dignity of human being.
Pidato Bahasa Inggris: Education System in Indonesia
English Speech Script:
Topic: Education System in Indonesia. Title: Formal Education. Grade: for SMP/MTs, SMA/MA/SMK, College/University. Summary: Education in Indonesia is divided into two major parts: formal and non-formal education. It involves three levels: primary, secondary and tertiary education.
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Assalamu’alaikum Wr.Wb.
Firstly, I would like to say thank you very much for the MC and juries who have given me opportunity to deliver this English speech.
Ladies and Gentlemen;
It is a great honor for me to stand here and give a brief speech entitled “Formal Education in Indonesia”
Brothers and Sisters;
Education system in our country is divided into two major parts, they are formal and non-formal. A formal education is divided into three levels: primary, secondary and tertiary education. While non-formal education is carried out for the learners who get difficulties to meet the requirements in formal education. An example of non-formal education is PLS (Pendidikan Luar Sekolah). Both formal and non-formal education aim at establishing the education process in our country.
Ladies and Gentlemen;
As I have stated previously, formal education involves three levels: primary, secondary and tertiary education. Before entering primary or elementary school, children in our country usually have attended kindergarten, or known as Taman Kanak-kanak. But this education is not compulsory for Indonesian citizens, as the aim of this is just to prepare them for primary school.
Children ages 7–12 attend primary education at Elementary School or Sekolah Dasar. This level of education is compulsory for all Indonesian citizens.
Pidato Bahasa Inggris: “Save Our Earth”
Posted by har on October 15, 2009
An English Speech:
“Save Our Earth”
Pidato Bahasa Inggris >> Topik: Earth Day; Save Our Earth; Global Warming; Environment in Indonesia. Judul: Save Our Earth; Save Our Forest
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
First of all, let us praise to the Almighty Allah SWT, because of His Blessing we are able to attend this English speech contest. Secondly, may peace be upon the prophet Muhammad Saw who has guided us from the darkness into the brightness.
I also would like to say many thanks to the juries and MC who have given me opportunity to deliver an English speech in front of you all.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The title of my speech is “Save Our Earth; Save Our Forest”.
As we know, people from all over the world always commemorate Earth Day every 22nd April. The idea of earth day is based on the awareness to save this world from the environmental destruction. It aims at making global movements to participate actively in saving our earth – the only planet in which we live.
Our country, Indonesia, which is known as the emerald of equator, has an important role to keep the balance of world ecological system. 63 percent (or 1,134,000 km2) of our land territory is still as a forest. Meanwhile, the water area is more than 317,000,000 km2. 17 percent of world plant and animal species live in Indonesia. It indicates that the ecosystem and environmental condition in Indonesia will affect the world. In other words, the environmental damage in Indonesia will influence the sustainability of world environment.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
One of the causes of environmental damage is deforestation, or known as the destruction of forest. The deforestation has caused many disasters in this world, including Indonesia. Floods, earthquakes and landslides are examples of killing disasters which make us realize that the existence of forest is very important.
In Addition, another effect of deforestation is related with the global warming or the increase of global surface temperature which is mainly caused by the greenhouse effects. We all know, one of the most crucial issues in celebrating Earth Day is the global warming. It warns us that our earth is in danger and we should participate actively to take care of our environment.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The question is, what is the relationship between Earth Day, global warming, deforestation, and Indonesia?
Indonesia lies in the equator, between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Because of its location, Indonesia is rich of rainforests. Scientists state that the function of rainforests is as the lungs of the world. They absorb greenhouse gas emissions, turn carbon dioxide (CO2) into oxygen (O2). It means that if deforestation keeps going on, the greenhouse effects can not be reduced and finally the global warming will keep increasing.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
We live in the same world; in this earth. The importance of saving our environment, especially our rainforests, is the need for all of us, for human being to survive. It is not only for us, but also for our next generation…
Pidato Bahasa Inggris: Teachers’ Day
Posted by har on November 23, 2009
A Sample of English Speech
Topic: Education, Teachers’ Association of the Republic of Indonesia (PGRI), Teachers’ Day. Title: Teachers’ Day. Grade: for SMP/MTs, SMA/MA/SMK, College/University.
Contoh Pidato Bahasa Inggris. Topik: Pendidikan, PGRI, Hari Guru. Judul: Hari Guru. Tingkatan: untuk SMP/MTs, SMA/MA/SMK, College/Universitas.
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Honorable Juries
Honorable our Teachers
Ladies and Gentlemen; Brothers and Sisters
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
It is a great honor for me to join this English speech contest. Thank you very much for the chance given to me.
Ladies and Gentlemen;
The title of my speech is: “Teachers’ Day”.
Every year, on the 25th of November, we commemorate the birthday of Teachers’ Association of the Republic of Indonesia, or known as PGRI. The day is also called National Teachers’ Day. The commemoration is a kind of appreciation for our teachers. It is usually celebrated in a ceremonial activity by giving a recognition to a certain teachers, head masters, or school attendants.
Brothers and Sisters;
The Teachers’ Association of the Republic of Indonesia (PGRI) was founded on 25th November,1945, about three months after the proclamation of the Indonesian independence. At the time, the establishment of PGRI had three purposes, they were: first, defending the independence of Indonesia; second, improving education in our country; and the last, helping the labors and teachers get their rights.
For many years, PGRI has become a functional organization representing teachers as civil servants. It has been a survival union in any kinds of social and political situation. No matter how difficult the condition of our country, PGRI always tries to survive. It will keep struggling to improve the quality of education in this country.
Ladies and Gentlemen;
Today, we are in the situation of the celebration of Teachers’ Day. We are commemorating the birthday of PGRI. The question is, what should we do to make this celebration have a great meaning to the improvement of our education system?
We cannot deny that the quality of our education is still poor. It is a fact that our education achievement is at the bottom within South-East Asia countries, even we are left behind our neighbors. There are many problems in our education system. Let me give some examples: many teachers are poorly trained both in their subject matters and in teaching skills, our teachers’ salaries are low, our education fee is still expensive, and also other crucial problems related with the curriculum, national exam (UN), and teacher certification.
Salah satu isi acara perpisahan biasanya ada pidato perpisahan dari yang meninggalkan dan yang ditinggalkan. Khusus untuk pidato Bahasa Inggris, berikut ini kami berikan referensi:
Valedictory Speech: Pidato perpisahan dari yang meninggalkan. Isi: Ucapan terima kasih (thanking & gratitude), permohonan maaf (apologizing), dan pesan-kesan (testimony).
Farewell Speech: Pidato perpisahan/melepas dari yang ditinggalkan. Isi: intinya balasan atas valedictory speech.
Beberapa kata/frase yang sering berkaitan dengan Valedictory Speech, misalnya:
The honorable: yang terhormat
Represent: mewakili
On the behalf of: atas nama (mewakili)
Gratitude: ucapan terima kasih
Apologize: meminta maaf
Realize: menyadari
Kindness: kebaikan
Contoh pidato perpisahan:
First of all, let us praise to the Almighty Allah SWT, because of His Blessing we are able to come here, to attend a farewell ceremony for the students of SMPN 1 Tikung grade IX in the academic year 2008–2009.
Secondly, may shalawat and salam be upon the Prophet Muhammad SAW who has guided us from the darkness into the brightness.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters…
In this good opportunity, I am standing here to represent all the students of SMPN 1 Tikung Grade IX to give a valedictory speech.
On the behalf of all students grade IX ….
First, we would like to say thank you very much for all the teachers.
Pidato Bahasa Inggris: Ramadhan
Pidato Bahasa Inggris: Ramadhan (English Speech on Ramadhan)
Ramadhan telah tiba. Marhaban ya Ramadhan. Selamat datang Bulan Suci
Kegiatan pendidikan/sekolah di bulan Ramadhan biasanya diisi dengan aktifitas keagamaan, seperti Pondok atau Pesantren Ramadhan. Kegiatan utama umumnya berkisar pada pengajaran konsep keislaman, baca-tulis Al Quran, dan lomba-lomba yang bernuansa islami.
Berikut ini adalah contoh teks lomba pidato bahasa Inggris dengan tema Ramadhan. Semoga bisa semakin memeriahkan bulan suci ini.
Silahkan mendownload.
Mudah-mudahan bermanfaat.
Terima kasih.
***
Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarokatuh
The honorable juries, teachers and the committees
Best regards to all the participants and my beloved brothers and sisters
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim
In the name of Allah, the most Merciful and the most Gracious
All praises be to Allah SWT, the lord of the world, the master of the day after, the creator of everything in this Universe.
Peace and Salutation be upon our prophet Muhammad SAW, who has brought us from the darkness into the brightness and guided us into the right way of life.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
In this good opportunity, I would like to deliver a speech entitled “Ramadhan: the Islamic Month of Fasting”.
Ramadhan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting in which Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, and bad attitudes from dawn until sunset. Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramadhan is a time for Muslims to fast for the sake of Allah SWT and to offer more prayer than usual. During Ramadhan, Muslims ask forgiveness for past sins, pray for guidance and help in refraining from everyday evils, and also try to purify themselves through self-controls.
Brothers and Sisters,
In our country, Ramadhan is not only a fasting month but also a special moment in our society. Many people cheer up Ramadhan with certain ceremonies, such us making cakes and visiting among the family’s members to ask forgiveness. It means that Ramadhan has become a part of our cultures…
Pidato B. Inggris: Hari Kemerdekaan
Pidato Bahasa Inggris: Hari Kemerdekaan (English Speech: Independence Day).
Bulan Agustus, seperti tahun-tahun sebelumnya, selalu diisi dengan kegiatan perayaan dan perlombaan untuk memperingati Kemerdekaan RI. Salah satu bentuk perlombaan biasanya yaitu Lomba Pidato Bahasa Inggris.
Berikut ini adalah contoh teks pidato Bahasa Inggris yang berhubungan dengan topik peringatan hari kemerdekaan (independence day).
Silahkan men-download.
Semoga bermanfaat.
***
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
First of all, let us praise to the Almighty Allah SWT, because of His Blessing we are able to attend this English speech contest. Secondly, may peace be upon the prophet Muhammad Saw who has guided us from the darkness into the brightness.
I also would like to say many thanks to the juries and MC who have given me opportunity to deliver this English Speech entitled: The Independence of the People of Indonesia
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I start my speech by reading the proclamation text of the Indonesian independence.
PROCLAMATION
We, the people of Indonesia, hereby declare the independence of Indonesia.
Matters which concern the transfer of power and other things
will be executed by careful means and in the shortest possible time.
Djakarta, 17 august 1945
In the name of the people of Indonesia
Soekarno—Hatta
Ladies and Gentlemen,
As we all know, for more than 300 years, our country had lived under the colonialism and imperialism by other countries, starting from Portuguese, English, Netherlands, and Japanese. During the colonialism, our people lived in suffer and poverty. There were no dignity and freedom as the existence of human being
The history of our people in struggling against the colonialism was based on the dignity as the human being. At first, the fighting was done by the local kingdoms from all over Indonesian territories. It was carried out separately and therefore the colonialists were able to stop it.
At the beginning of 19th century, there was a new perspective on the way of how to struggle against the colonialism. The new perspective was that Indonesian people should unite and not struggle separately. The Indonesian people should be together to reach the freedom. The efforts were not only by weapon but also diplomacy. It could be said that everything we did; it was for the sake of independence… free from the colonialism.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The culmination of all struggles done by the Indonesian people happened on Friday, 17th August, 1945. On the behalf of all the people of Indonesia, Soekarno – Hatta proclaimed the independence of Indonesia. The proclamation indicated that a new nation was born. It was the reflection of the unity of Indonesian people after for many years sacrificing with tears and blood…
Brothers and sisters,
Today, we live in an independent country. We live in a nation which is free from colonialism and imperialism. We live in a beautiful country… Indonesia.
But, have we ever asked ourselves: Is Indonesia truly free from colonialism? Is our country truly independent from imperialism?
Ladies and Gentlemen;
Brothers and Sisters,
It is a fact that our situation now is different with the past. We don’t bring the weapon and yell out… freedom!! We don’t face the colonialists and shout them… go to hell!! We are now in the situation of big global wave… globalization. We live in a world that there is no limitation to interact among the countries. There is no handicap to access any kinds of information.
This is, the new dimension of colonialism. It refers to the way in influencing and furthermore destructing a country from the side of culture. A country without its own culture will become a group of people without identity. Culture, is the dignity of human being.
Pidato Bahasa Inggris: Education System in Indonesia
English Speech Script:
Topic: Education System in Indonesia. Title: Formal Education. Grade: for SMP/MTs, SMA/MA/SMK, College/University. Summary: Education in Indonesia is divided into two major parts: formal and non-formal education. It involves three levels: primary, secondary and tertiary education.
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Assalamu’alaikum Wr.Wb.
Firstly, I would like to say thank you very much for the MC and juries who have given me opportunity to deliver this English speech.
Ladies and Gentlemen;
It is a great honor for me to stand here and give a brief speech entitled “Formal Education in Indonesia”
Brothers and Sisters;
Education system in our country is divided into two major parts, they are formal and non-formal. A formal education is divided into three levels: primary, secondary and tertiary education. While non-formal education is carried out for the learners who get difficulties to meet the requirements in formal education. An example of non-formal education is PLS (Pendidikan Luar Sekolah). Both formal and non-formal education aim at establishing the education process in our country.
Ladies and Gentlemen;
As I have stated previously, formal education involves three levels: primary, secondary and tertiary education. Before entering primary or elementary school, children in our country usually have attended kindergarten, or known as Taman Kanak-kanak. But this education is not compulsory for Indonesian citizens, as the aim of this is just to prepare them for primary school.
Children ages 7–12 attend primary education at Elementary School or Sekolah Dasar. This level of education is compulsory for all Indonesian citizens.
Pidato Bahasa Inggris: “Save Our Earth”
Posted by har on October 15, 2009
An English Speech:
“Save Our Earth”
Pidato Bahasa Inggris >> Topik: Earth Day; Save Our Earth; Global Warming; Environment in Indonesia. Judul: Save Our Earth; Save Our Forest
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
First of all, let us praise to the Almighty Allah SWT, because of His Blessing we are able to attend this English speech contest. Secondly, may peace be upon the prophet Muhammad Saw who has guided us from the darkness into the brightness.
I also would like to say many thanks to the juries and MC who have given me opportunity to deliver an English speech in front of you all.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The title of my speech is “Save Our Earth; Save Our Forest”.
As we know, people from all over the world always commemorate Earth Day every 22nd April. The idea of earth day is based on the awareness to save this world from the environmental destruction. It aims at making global movements to participate actively in saving our earth – the only planet in which we live.
Our country, Indonesia, which is known as the emerald of equator, has an important role to keep the balance of world ecological system. 63 percent (or 1,134,000 km2) of our land territory is still as a forest. Meanwhile, the water area is more than 317,000,000 km2. 17 percent of world plant and animal species live in Indonesia. It indicates that the ecosystem and environmental condition in Indonesia will affect the world. In other words, the environmental damage in Indonesia will influence the sustainability of world environment.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
One of the causes of environmental damage is deforestation, or known as the destruction of forest. The deforestation has caused many disasters in this world, including Indonesia. Floods, earthquakes and landslides are examples of killing disasters which make us realize that the existence of forest is very important.
In Addition, another effect of deforestation is related with the global warming or the increase of global surface temperature which is mainly caused by the greenhouse effects. We all know, one of the most crucial issues in celebrating Earth Day is the global warming. It warns us that our earth is in danger and we should participate actively to take care of our environment.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The question is, what is the relationship between Earth Day, global warming, deforestation, and Indonesia?
Indonesia lies in the equator, between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Because of its location, Indonesia is rich of rainforests. Scientists state that the function of rainforests is as the lungs of the world. They absorb greenhouse gas emissions, turn carbon dioxide (CO2) into oxygen (O2). It means that if deforestation keeps going on, the greenhouse effects can not be reduced and finally the global warming will keep increasing.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
We live in the same world; in this earth. The importance of saving our environment, especially our rainforests, is the need for all of us, for human being to survive. It is not only for us, but also for our next generation…
Pidato Bahasa Inggris: Teachers’ Day
Posted by har on November 23, 2009
A Sample of English Speech
Topic: Education, Teachers’ Association of the Republic of Indonesia (PGRI), Teachers’ Day. Title: Teachers’ Day. Grade: for SMP/MTs, SMA/MA/SMK, College/University.
Contoh Pidato Bahasa Inggris. Topik: Pendidikan, PGRI, Hari Guru. Judul: Hari Guru. Tingkatan: untuk SMP/MTs, SMA/MA/SMK, College/Universitas.
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Honorable Juries
Honorable our Teachers
Ladies and Gentlemen; Brothers and Sisters
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
It is a great honor for me to join this English speech contest. Thank you very much for the chance given to me.
Ladies and Gentlemen;
The title of my speech is: “Teachers’ Day”.
Every year, on the 25th of November, we commemorate the birthday of Teachers’ Association of the Republic of Indonesia, or known as PGRI. The day is also called National Teachers’ Day. The commemoration is a kind of appreciation for our teachers. It is usually celebrated in a ceremonial activity by giving a recognition to a certain teachers, head masters, or school attendants.
Brothers and Sisters;
The Teachers’ Association of the Republic of Indonesia (PGRI) was founded on 25th November,1945, about three months after the proclamation of the Indonesian independence. At the time, the establishment of PGRI had three purposes, they were: first, defending the independence of Indonesia; second, improving education in our country; and the last, helping the labors and teachers get their rights.
For many years, PGRI has become a functional organization representing teachers as civil servants. It has been a survival union in any kinds of social and political situation. No matter how difficult the condition of our country, PGRI always tries to survive. It will keep struggling to improve the quality of education in this country.
Ladies and Gentlemen;
Today, we are in the situation of the celebration of Teachers’ Day. We are commemorating the birthday of PGRI. The question is, what should we do to make this celebration have a great meaning to the improvement of our education system?
We cannot deny that the quality of our education is still poor. It is a fact that our education achievement is at the bottom within South-East Asia countries, even we are left behind our neighbors. There are many problems in our education system. Let me give some examples: many teachers are poorly trained both in their subject matters and in teaching skills, our teachers’ salaries are low, our education fee is still expensive, and also other crucial problems related with the curriculum, national exam (UN), and teacher certification.