| SMK Damansara Utama Damansara Utama High School, PJ |
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Berfikir Asas Kebijaksanaan
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| Petaling Jaya, Selangor,, Malaysia | |
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| Type | Government Co-ed Half-boarding Secondary School |
| Established | 1989 |
| School district | Petaling |
| Session | Double |
| Principal | Puan Hjh. Norsham bt. Baharuddin |
| Faculty | 85 |
| Grades | Form 1 - Form 5 |
| Enrollment | 1460 |
| Area | Damansara Utama |
| Website | http://www.smkdu.edu.my |
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Damansara Utama (SMK Damansara Utama / Damansara Utama High School / SMKDU / SMDU) is a secondary school situated in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
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The construction of this school began in 1987 and was completed in December 1988. The school officially opened to its first batch of students on the 3rd of January 1989[1].
* "BERFIKIR ASAS KEBIJAKSANAAN"
Printed in black to emphasize the importance of thinking skills to succeed.
* Paddy
Symbolizes the staple food of Malaysians that guarantees health and well-being of students.
* Year 1989/1409
The year of the opening of SMK Damansara Utama.
* Flaming torch
The red flame symbolizes courage, firmness and discipline that is instilled in SMKDU.
* The shape of a betel leaf
Carries the meaning of the beauty and uniqueness of the school.
* The colours of the school emblem
The official colours of the Malaysian flag that symbolizes the nation's identity.
* The book, three circles and a serrated wheel.
Shows the determination and perseverance of the students of SMK Damansara Utama in gaining knowledge to achieve success.
The school anthem was written by three students who were among the pioneer batch. As the school was new, most students who started there from the first day had ample opportunities to "build" the school from new. These included writing the first school song. The song was launched and rendered by the schools first choir on its first Parents Day.
Berfikir Asas Kebijaksanaan by Grace Yeong, Ng Sook Wah and Cynthia Lim
Di sini kami ditunjuk ajar penuh keyakinan
Belajar berusaha bersama-sama ke arah kejayaan
SMKDU sekolah kami sekolah kami cintai
Majulah bersama penuh semangat
Bersatu teguh bercerai roboh
Jadikan teladan
Marilah kita bersatu padu
berfikir asas kebijaksanaan.
Literal translation:
Here we are taught with confidence
Learning to work together towards success
SMKDU is our school the school that we love
Let's move forward together in high spirits
Together we stand divided we fall
To be an example
Let's unite
To think is the basis of wisdom
1992-1993 : Encik Mokhtar bin Taib
1993-1995 : Allahyarham Haji Mohamad bin Haji Taib
1995-2005 : Pn. Hajah Salmah binti Mat Isa
2005–2011 : Puan Hajah Norsham binti Haji Baharuddin
2011-present: Puan Zulaika A Rahman
Title: Memori
Issued: Yearly
It is amusing to say that Memori can just mean memories. It is the continued existence of memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those within the brick walls. Each year, there are different themes given for the magazine, below listed are some of the themes given according to year:-
2002 - Nostalgia
2003 - Dreams Unlimited
2004 - Fountains of Inspiration
2005 - Beyond the Horizon
2006 - Frozen in Time
2007 - Captured, Locked and Cherished
2008 - Spectacular Moments Kept Dear & Unforgotten
2009 - A Blast From The Past
2010 - Carpe Diem
SMK Damansara Utama's website is www.smkdu.edu.my .
There are many blocks in the school. These are the blocks as of 2007:
This block houses the Main Office, the printing room, the Lounge, and 'Bilik Kebal'.
This block houses the classroom turned Bunga Raya Room, a computer lab, a science lab, a bookshop, the prefects room, the Koperasi, the APD room, the library and the meeting room (Bilik Wawasan).
This block houses the old Chemistry, Biology and Physics labs. On the second level, there are the new Chemistry, Physics and Biology labs as well as an SPBT room turned classroom.
On this block, there are only the form 1 classes (anggerik, cempaka, dahlia, teratai, kenanga, orkid, kiambang, mawar, melati) and a Scouts den.
This block contains four Form 2 classes, the staff room, the SPBT room, two science labs, toilets and a St. John/PBSM room.
This block on the other hand, houses the remaining four Form 2 classes, five form 5 classes, a counseling room, a disciplinary room, a cooking room (Living Skills), a Sports Store room and an Arts room.
This block houses the remaining form 5 classes , an electrical workshop (Living Skills), two carpentry workshop (Living Skills), toilets and a media room.
There are also the Hostels for students who live far from school. Some of the students are under a government program and thus live in the hostels.
The canteen is the place students love most. There are wide varieties of food sold at the school canteen.
The school hall is where most of the functions are held at the school.
The Surau is where students pray when they cannot make it home in time or for use during religious classes. It is located next to the hall.
There is a new two floored computer lab with AC for new students to use.
Majority of the students graduating will likely attend colleges (namely Taylors, Sunway, Help or TARC), continue on with Form 6 or pursue further studies at local matriculation centres among other things. Top students from this school had also managed to gain admission to Harvard University, Yale University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Oxford University, Cambridge University, London School of Economics and other top schools to pursue their tertiary education.
Sekolah Kluster Kecemerlangan Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia
Anugerah Sekolah Harapan Negara - Runner Up
The Young Entrepreneur(YE) program won the Best Company and Best Report award in 2010.
This school has high achievements in tennis and badminton.
The drama team and English Debate team had also achieved commendable success.