Name of the participant: Shaza Myiesha binti Safarizal

School: SK Jawi
Public Speaking: The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Bringing Hand
Phone To School.

A very good morning to the respective judges and teachers. Today, on this
fine day, I would like to present a public speech about ‘The advantages
and disadvantages of bringing hand phone to school. Before it takes place,
let's look the pros and cons of this matter.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Handphones, mobile phones, and tablets are becoming common in almost

everywhere in our society, even now, small children have it too. Today,it
has become a must have item to everyone. Even now, If I ask the
audience, whether they have a handphone, probably almost all will say yes,
isn't? Well, as for now this question exclude the students, because students
are still prohibited to bring handphone to school, but if students are allow
to bring handphone, most probably, all the audience in this hall, will say
yes.

But then, is it a good idea to allow students to bring handphone to school ?

In every story, there are two sides of contracting ideas; therefore, I would
like to take this opportunity, to let you know the advantages and
disadvantages of allowing students to bring handphone to school.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Let me start my speech by stating the first advantage. The communication

will become easier, especially between parents and their children. It will
allow them to communicate with each other at any time. In the past,
parents often never knew where their children were until they came home.
With that, parents can check up on their kids and arrange transportation or
relay important information if necessary at any time they want. Like for
example, the children can tell their parents what are their activities and
thus, make the parents less worry about their children whereabouts.
Secondly, handphones can be an invaluable tool in emergency situations.
For instance, if a student is severely injured or there is a crisis situation, the
phones can allow students to contact authorities or anyone for help.

Thirdly, with the technology available, it can help the students to learn
more. More easy access to internet, students can search information on the
internet easily. But it could also be the other way around. Students use the
internet to find fun instead of studying.

Now, I will focus on the disadvantages of student bring phone to school.

First, it is about the theft issue. With more attractive phones available, there
are good chances of phone being snatch or theft. This happen because
some pupils might not be able to afford it. Thus, the only way for them to
have it, is by steal it. Students also can make extra money too by stealing
the handphone and sell it.

Moreover, students can at times be clumsy when keeping their things. We

all know that once the item is gone, it will be gone forever. The price of
handphone is not cheap, and when the theft issue arises, it can cause a lot
of other trouble.

Next, the phone may cause distraction in lessons. Some students did not
shut off their phone and suddenly get a phone call. Hence, it will disturb the
lesson in the class. They can also play games in hiding during the lesson.
With so many students in the class, teacher could overlook these students.
This is one of the instances of students misuse the purpose of handphone.

Ladies and gentlemen,

By bringing handphone to school also will hinder pupils to study more as

they are much more prefer to play games than to read books. They only
used the privilege given for their own joy only. As a result, the passion for
learning for many students will be decreasing and this is bad because
study is important in life. Only With more knowledge we could be more
developed, but if these young generations do not like to study, it will hinder
our progress to be more successful.
Ladies and Gentleman,

I have line out the pros and cons of allowing students to bring handphone
to school. Now, it is up to us to decide and choose what is the best decision
on this issue. Well then, I arrived at the end of my speech. I would like to
thank all for lending your ears. With that, thank you.