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SEKOLAH MENENGAH SAYYIDINA HASAN NEWSLETTTER

A Secondary school with Excellent Active, Balance, Caring Education “Responsible, Teamwork & Positive Attitude” Vol. 2 Issue 2 Second Term (April - June 2011)

ACADEMIC AWARDS FOR GCE „O‟ LEVEL 2010 12th April 2011

The achievement of students in the 2010 BC GCE „O‟ Level exam were celebrated on 12th April 2011 in

a prize presentation ceremony at the Multipurpose Hall Sekolah menengah Sayyidina Hasan. The cere-

mony started with prize-giving for students who had improved results in various subject areas contributed

by their subject teachers , followed by the arrival of the guest of honour, the Acting Director of Schools,

Awang Ibrahim Bin Hj Abdul Rahman.

The event proceeded with speech by the school principal, Hjh Suriani Hj Noor Hashim and by the guest

of honour. The highlight of the event was the presentation of prizes to students who had received out-

standing „O‟ Level results. Teachers who had contributed to the students‟ success were also given

recognition and certificates of appreciation as well as for students who had improved their results from

the qualifying examination to the GCE „O‟ level examination.

The ceremony also included slideshow on the “Success Story” of Sekolah Menengah Sayyidina Hasan,

slideshow presentations by Muhd Amirul Ya‟iisyuddin Hj Roslan and Munirah Ajeerah Hj Arine on their

experience taking part in Japan East Asia Network of Exchange for students and Youth (JENESYS) and

the immersion programme with First Tao Payoh Secondary School by Afiqah Teo Hj Md Safwan form

Year 10ASCI - 2. It ended with a photo session of the guest of honour, the Principal, Deputy principals

and the celebrated prize recipients. In total 40 students scored 8 to 9 credits for their GCE „O‟ level and

122 students improved their results from the Qualifying examination to the GCE „O‟ level examination.

OUR SCHOOL‟S 13th ANNUAL SPORTS DAY 16th March 2011

Who was the winner for this year‟s Sports Day? We had our school sports day on 16th March 2011 at

Kebajikan field in Berakas. The event was officiated by Hjh Noor Ehsan binti Hj Noor Kaseh from the

Ministry of Education.

The event began as soon as the guest of honour arrived. Firstly, a prayer was read to bless the event.

Then the Deputy Principal, Cikgu Hjh Aiasah Binti Hj Japar, delivered her speech followed by the guest

of honour‟s. After that, there was a march pass performed by the school cadets, prefects, and the four

school sport houses, Perwira, Pejuang, Satria and Pahlawan. Do you know who won the march pass?

Well, it was Satria! Their performance resembled a dance from one of the famous Korean groups. It

was nice, so well done to them!

As for the winner, amazingly Pejuang won this year‟s sports day! They got 18 gold medals, 18 silver

and 13 bronze. 1st runner up was Pahlawan with 11 gold medals, 15 silver and 15 bronze, 2nd runner up was Satria with 11 gold

medals, 13 silver and 10 bronze. And last but not least Perwira got 4th place with 10 gold medals, 5 silver and 10 bronze. Congratu-

lations to Pejuang again as well as all the teachers and students who were involved in the Sports day 2011.

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TEACHERS & YEAR 7 STUDENTS CELEBRATING NATIONAL DAY 1st March 2011

On 1st March 2011, students of Sayyidina Hasan Secondary School celebrated the

recent 27th National Day celebration at the school‟s hall in the afternoon. The school's principal, Cikgu Hajah Suriani binti Haji Noor Hashim spoke after the teachers and stu-dents sang the national anthem. The event was organized by History and P.E depart-ment. The objective of the event was to instill a spirit of patriotism among students in line with the National Day theme of „My Country, Brunei Darussalam‟. Students and teachers sang patriotic songs led by a choir team from Year 7A students. Before the event ended, teachers and students watched a video about the history of Brunei Da-

russalam. Before the event ended, Md Ridzuan bin Hj Budiman from Year 7A recited the National Day pledge and Doa

Selamat.

THE 27th NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION 23rd February 2011

THE MAULUD NABI MUHAMMAD CELEBRATION 26th February 2011

A job well done and appreciation to all the

Year 9 students as well as the teachers who were involved in the marching and perfor-mance for the 27th National Day Celebration. A total of 110 students from 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D & 9E took part in the marching while another 100 students from 9Sc1, 9Sc2, 9Sc3, 9F & 9G were involved in the performance. The uni-form groups from our school also participated in the marching. They were from the Police Cadet, Army Cadet, Fire & Rescue Cadet,

Scout and Girl Guide.

In conjunction with our Prophet Nabi Muhammad S.A.W celebration this year, our school held a competition and was partici-

pated by Year 10A students. Present during the celebration and to give away the prize presentation was our principal, Cikgu

Hajah Suriani Haji Noor Hashim. The winner of the competition went to the group from Year 10ASCI - 2.

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“SINAR” PROGRAMME FOR YEAR 7 STUDENTS 13th April 2011

SEMINAR FOR TEACHERS & PARENTS 3rd & 4th April 2011

STUDENTS GROUP INSURANCE SCHEME TALK 4th March 2011

Students involved in associations such as army, police and fire rescue cadets, scouts, girl guides and

the Red Cross was given a briefing on the benefits of a group insurance scheme for students.

The briefing, conducted by „Syarikat Takaful‟ Brunei Darussalam, took place on 4th March 2011 at the

school‟s Multipurpose Hall. Also present at the briefing were relevant teachers and the parents of stu-

dents involved in various uniformed associations.

There are 325 students currently taking part in the uniformed association. Representing the insurance

company was its General Manager, Pg Hj Mohd Suffri Pg Hashim and his deputy, Awg Baruddin Hj

Kudil. The event started with the recital of Al-Fatihah and a thanksgiving „doa‟. After the principal‟s

welcoming speech, the briefing on the insurance scheme was given, followed by a question and an-

swer session. Afterwards there was the presentation of souvenirs and a photo session, followed by

the opening of counters for parents interested in purchasing the insurance scheme.

On 13th April 2011, Sayyidina Hasan Secondary School Counseling section organized the

„Sinar‟ program. The program was held for Year Seven students at the School‟s hall. This

program consists of talks from various government agencies such as Biro kawalan Narkotik,

Polis Diraja Brunei, Keselamatan Dalam Negeri and Jabatan Penjara. The aim of this pro-

gram is organized to give students the opportunity to get the latest information and also

tought the students to be responsible and values to the nation. The program held in the af-

ternoon consists of two sessions. On the first session of the program, were the talks from

Biro kawalan Narkotik and Polis Diraja Brunei. Then the Second session, the student given

brief talks from Keselamatan Dalam Negeri and Jabatan Penjara. The continuation of the program will be held on 9 Mei 2011.

The school recently held a two days seminar

which was organized by The Parent and Teach-

ers Association (PIGB) of Sayyidina Hasan

Secondary School. The first session was held

on Sunday the 3rd of April at the Civil Service

Institute at Kampong Rimba. The seminar was

attended by teachers and parents. The seminar

was conducted by a well-known facilitator from Malaysia, Dr Mohd Shukri Abdullah alongside with

his wife, Puan Khadijah Zakaria. The seminar which entitled „Dunia Mencabar, Ibubapa Tercabar -

Laluan Baru Dalam Mendidik Anak‟ focuses on unleashing the student‟s potential in their studies.

The next day seminar sees the participation from 238 students comprises of Year 8, Year 10A and

Year 10B. The seminar was attended by Madam Principal, Cikgu Hajah Suriani Binti Haji Noor

Hashim. The Seminar „Bijak Belajar: Strategi Dan Motivasi Belajar Top Students‟ delivered by Dr

Mohd Syukri Abdullah was aimed to introduce students to various learning strategies which they

can use in their studies. At the end of the day, a group photo session with the madam principal, the

facilitator and the students was held.

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TRIP TO KUALA BELALONG FIELD STUDIES CENTRE 10th - 12th April 2011

On 10 March 2011, eighteen upper secondary students from Sekolah Menengah Sayyidina Hasan accompanied by two teach-

ers, went on a field study trip to the Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre which is situated within the Ulu Temburong National Park by the Belalong River. From Bangar, the entourage traveled 18 km by bus to the Outward Bound Brunei Logistic Centre where they continued their journey upriver by long boats called temuai to the Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre, which is a 35

minutes breathtaking ride away.

For the next four days they were hosted by two lecturers from UBD who had planned a packed and exciting itinerary for these lucky students. The students and teachers were housed in a dormitory in the centre. After settling down on arrival, the students were briefed on the next day‟s activities. After a hearty breakfast the next morning, the lecturers took them hiking on a guided trail called the Ashton Trail where they were to discover the beauty and wonders of the equatorial rain forest. The Ashton Trail was made by Ashton, a British in 1960 when he came to Belalong to carry out his research on the rain forest. The lecturers entertained the eager youngsters who have never been in a forest before, with stories and facts about the flora and fauna of this forest, which is just a close distance away from the centre. The students were divided into five groups and each group was assigned two specific tasks to be carried out while exploring and studying the terrestrial ecosystem along this trail. The students carried out their tasks collecting data and looking for plant and animal specimens with much zest and enthusiasm. After an exhausting but exciting 3 hours in the jungle, the whole group returned with plenty of newfound knowledge, photographs and a love of nature. Indeed, the students had a direct experience of the natural environment of Brunei besides gaining knowledge on the natural history of the Brunei forest. They will never look at a forest the same way again. After lunch and some rest, the lecturers led the troupe to the Canopy Walkway, which is located downstream 5 minutes away by boat. The trip to the Canopy Walkway was rather difficult and tiring because the path was very steep. However all of them made it. The walk high above the ground among the trees on the Canopy Walkway was an eye opener for the students and teachers alike.

The next morning saw the students, armed with fishnets and measuring instru-ments, wading in a tributary of the Belalong River to investigate and study the river ecosystem. Again, they were divided into five groups and were dispatched to different parts of the stream to collect as many animal specimens as they can and taking measurements of some abiotic factors that relate specifically to the stream water. Their tasks was to investigate the adaptations of the stream organ-isms to the environment, to analyse the relationship between the living organisms and the abiotic factors measured and finally to make conclusions on the types of life that is supported based on the quality of water they live in. After dinner that night, the students made a presentation of their findings after much preparation analyzing the data, The two UBD lecturers guided them through their presentations asking probing questions and these helped them to open up their minds and gaining new knowledge about how to carry out field studies and to make proper conclusions and presentations. Undoubtedly,the stu-dents gained invaluable experience doing the research and presentations. The students did not sleep much that night, savouring their last night at the cen-tre entertaining themselves and just enjoying the cool clean air. The next morn-ing, they packed their bags and said goodbye to an unforgettable and exhilarat-ing experience.

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Three Mathematics Secondary teachers, Cikgu Hjh Norashihah Hj Mohammad from

Sekolah Menengah Sayyidina Hasan, Cikgu Rina Ajak from Sekolah Menengah Menglait

and Cikgu Azimatul Ihsani hj Moksin from Maktab Duli attended the 15th Asian Technolo-

gy Conference in Mathematics (ATCM) 2010 last December in Kuala Lumpur. A sharing

session was held in Sekolah Menengah Sayyidina Hasan on how to use integrating tech-

nology into Mathematics teaching, learning and research by showing a quick overview of

computer software in teaching Mathematics to about 40 Mathematics Secondary teachers

here in Brunei.

Some of the softwares that were shown were Geogebra, d-book, Autograph 3.3, Mathe-

matica, Geometer‟s sketchbook and Cabri (Graphic Calculator). In the sharing session,

Mathematics teachers would be able to see the new developments in technology for Math-

ematics as well as new approach to Mathematics teaching through computer games or

multimedia and with that it could captivate students‟ attention and allow them to apply the

knowledge that they had learnt into real life situations which we know students have trou-

ble visualising.

TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING MATHEMATICS

EDUCATIONAL VISIT TO 1ST TOA PAYOH SECONDARY SCHOOL 7th - 11th March 2011

TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING MATHEMATICS 20th April 2011

Sekolah Menengah Sayyidina Hasan held a parent-teacher meeting for Year

7 students this year. The event took place at the school‟s multi-purpose hall

with a briefing on how to assess the students‟ work for core subjects only

namely Malay, Englisg, Science, Mathematics, Ugama and MIB. The event

also included a presentation by the school‟s PTA committee, Yang Mulia Haji

Arine Bin Haji Budin about the upcoming seminar on “Dunia mencabar,

Ibubapa tercabar laluan baru dalam mendidik anak” by Dr Shukri Abdullah as well a presentation from the Insurance Takaful Ber-

had. Later, parents and teachers discussed the students‟ achievement in their subjects and their progress in the classroom.

VIP DAY FOR YEAR 7 STUDENTS & PARENTS 1st April 2011

10 students and 5 teachers from our school recently visited the First Toa Payoh Sec-

ondary school in Singapore for 5 days. Present at the Brunei International Airport to

send their departures were the school‟ principal, Cikgu Hajah Suriani Haji Noor Hashim,

Deputy Principal Academic, Cikgu Hajah Aiasah Haji Japar, teachers, parents and offic-

ers from the Insurance Takaful Group who sponsored the banner for the school‟s visit to

Singapore.

During their visit to the First Toa Payoh Secondary School, the students and teachers

were given brief presentation about the school as well as touring around the school

compound. Students were given the opportunity to experience the environment inside

the classroom and also involved in the school activities. Teachers and students also

visited interesting places in Singapore such as the zoo, museum, the Universal Studio

as well as did a little shopping.

What did the students find during their visit to the school? According to Haji Noraslam

from Year 9C, “All the classes have projectors. Just like our school, they have PE, Ge-

ography subject, English subject, Malay subject but what we don‟t have is their Design

and Technology subject. The visit was really fun, the students were friendly.”

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS

Champion on the 2nd Inter-School Touch

Rugby Championship organized by

SOAS College

Champion for the Futsal Championship be-

tween Secondary Schools and Colleges Zone 3

(2011)

National Marching Tournament for the ABDB Cadets

In Brunei Darussalam 2011

PMV4 Stage II (2009-2010) at the National Convo-

cation for the Technical and Vocational Educa-

tion Institution Ceremony

5th May 2011

The Cambridge Outstanding Achiever Awards Ceremony on the 2nd May 2011 at the Banquet Hall, Bridex in Jerudong.

Caroline Tan Chiaw Wei

No. 1 in the „Top Ten in the World‟ and Top in Brunei Darussalam award category for Commercial Studies

Liew Jun Ming Recipient for Top in Brunei Darussalam for Computer Studies

(Picture L - R): Mr Leong Yat San, Liew Jun Ming, Cg Hjh Aiasah Hj Japar,

Caroline Tan Chiaw Wei & Mr Yong Gim Beng

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Ak Muhd Izzan Zulfiqah pg Abu Bakar Sani 9 „O‟ levels

Khariul Arrif Bin Mohammad 9 „O‟ levels

Caroline Tan Chiaw Wei 9 „O‟ levels

Magdalene Lai Hui Foong 9 „O‟ levels

Nurafiah Hj Abd Malek 9 „O‟ levels

Najeehah Hj Abd Hamid 9 „O‟ levels

Siti Syairah Hj Awg Munap 9 „O‟ levels

Liew Jun Ming 8 „O‟ levels

Muhd Amirul „Azmi Hj Ali Amzah 8 „O‟ levels

Mohd Azmie @ Rakawi Bin Suhaimi 8 „O‟ levels

Ajeerah Bte Ajamain 8 „O‟ levels

Eliza Anak Osili 8 „O‟ levels

Fatin Farhana Bte PK Hj Suhaili Al-Hafiz 8 „O‟ levels

Fatin Haziqah Hj Nor Amin 8 „O‟ levels

Nawal Afiah Bte Bustamam 8 „O‟ levels

Nur Mustiirah Hj Masri 8 „O‟ levels

Nur Raudhah Nadhirah Hj Rozaly 8 „O‟ levels

Nurhaziyah @ Marinah Bte Awg Hj Shari 8 „O‟ levels

Rahimah Bte Zulkiflee 8 „O‟ levels

Raihaanah Bte Abd Adis 8 „O‟ levels

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS CEREMONY FOR TOP GCE „O‟ LEVEL 2010

(Picture L - R): Ak Muhd Izzan Zulfiqah Bin Pg Abu Bakar Sani, Khariul Arrif Bin Mohammad, Liew Jun Ming,

Caroline Tan Chiaw Wei, Magdalene Lai Hui Foong, Najeehah Hj Abdul Hamid & Eliza Anak Osili

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS

Sharifah Bte Lamat 8 „O‟ levels

Amal Syukrinah Bte Sulong 8 „O‟ levels

Dk Wajihah Pg Hj Muhammad 8 „O‟ levels

Hjh Siti Nurafiqah Hj Jofri Zulkanian 8 „O‟ levels

Nurezzati Bte Junaidi 8 „O‟ levels

Nurul „Ain Farhanah Bte Jafery 8 „O‟ levels

Roslyanie Hj Rosli 8 „O‟ levels

Mohd Nur „Zulqarnain bin Md Zulkifli 8 „O‟ levels

Muhd Muazzif Bin Shahrin 8 „O‟ levels

Muhd Muizzuddin Hj Mohd Noorasri 8 „O‟ levels

Dk Rusydina Nurul Rif‟ah Bte Pg Idris 8 „O‟ levels

Nurquratul Ain Bte Doming 8 „O‟ levels

Pauline Cheong Siew Yin 8 „O‟ levels

Siti Nur Adillah Bte Mohd Hisa 8 „O‟ levels

Siti Zulwani Bte Subuh 8 „O‟ levels

Muhd Ilyaas Hadi Zulfikri Bin Suip 8 „O‟ levels

Duratul Musfirah Hj Mohammad 8 „O‟ levels

Rozzana Bte Sofry 8 „O‟ levels

Muhd Abdul Qawi Sahfiq Hj Shrom 8 „O‟ levels

Nur Fatin Nabilah Bte Ghazali 8 „O‟ levels

PRIZE PRESENTATION CEREMONY FOR GCE „O‟ LEVEL EXAMINATION 2010

SEKOLAH MENENGAH SAYYIDINA HASAN

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IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION

Cikgu Siti Munirah Bte Haji Sazali - Geography Department Cikgu Dk Siti Nuraziemah Pg Hj Md Yussop - English Department Cikgu Sharon Ong - English Department Cikgu Junainah Bte Zainal - Mathematics Department Cikgu Roaini Hj Ahim - Malay Department Cikgu Aidah Bte Abidin - Malay Department Cikgu Md Harith Bin Kassim - Pre-Vocational

WELCOMING NEW TEACHERS

Every year we celebrate the Commonwealth Day on

the second Monday in March. This year, it fell on the

14th of March 2011 with the theme “Women as Agents

of Change” and our school has participated by posting

some information about this year‟s Commonwealth

Day theme. For more information, please log on to

www.commomwealthday.org

PERINGKAT AKHIR PERTANDINGAN TILAWAH

AL-QURAN BAGI SEKOLAH-SEKOLAH DAN

MAKTAB-MAKTAB SENEGARA 2011

Date / Tarikh: 25th June 2011 / 23 Rejab 1432H

Time / Masa:

8.00 am

Venue / Tempat: Dewan Serbaguna

Sekolah Menengah Sayyidina Hasan

Please visit Mathematics Department blog

http://www.mathematicssayhasan.blogspot.com

(STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION)

TERM SCHOOL TERM SCHOOL HOLIDAY

Term 2 28 Mar– 6 June 7 June – 19 June

Term 3 20 June–18 Aug 20 Aug – 4 Sept

TEST & EXAMINATION

11 May–18 June May/June GCE „O‟ Level Exam

4 July – 11 July Year 8 Qualifying Exam

20 July – 4 Aug Year 10B Qualifying Exam

3 Aug – 10 Aug Year 9 & 10A Monthly Test 2

SCHOOL FUNCTIONS

27 May PTM for Year 7, 9 & 10A

6 June Cleaning Campaign Yr 7 (p.m.)

24 June PTM for Year 8 & 10B

25 June Al-Quran Final

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

31 May RBAF Anniversary

29 June* Israk Mikraj

15 July H.M. The Sultan's 65th Birthday

1 Aug* First Day of Ramadhan

17 Aug* Nuzul Al-Quran

30-31 Aug* Hari Raya Aidilfitri

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS

PERADUAN DEKLAMASI SAJAK ANJURAN DEWAN BAHASA DAN PUSTAKA SELURUH NEGARA

3rd Place: Siti Julaiha Bte Puasa (Year 10BSCI - 3)

5th Place: Ak Md Izzan Bin Pg Hj Idris (Year 10B3)

KEJOHANAN GOLF ANTARA SEKOLAH-SEKOLAH / MAKTAB-MAKTAB KATEGORI GROSS B

1st Place: Abd Qayyum Bin Hj Jol Jublee (Year 10B6)

* Date to change