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50th Anniversary of Royal Brunei Armed Forces 31 May 2011
Jubli Perak 1986-2011 Silver Jubilee
CONGRATULATIONS TO NDILM 06 Graduates Twelve National Diploma Information and Library Management students from intake 6 graduated at this time. They were among the 1,035 students who successfully graduated from the VTE educational institutions with their National Diplomas and Skill Certificates on Thursday 5 May th 2011 at the 15 National Convocation of Technical and Vocational Educational Institutions at the ICC. The Chief Guest was the HE Minister of Education. Go to Page 3
. CHUNG HWA MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY by Ms Pang Yan Pea CHUNG HWA MIDDLE SCHOOL (CHMS) library welcomed the visit by Nellie DPH Sunny, President Brunei Darussalam Library Association and officials on 29 Mac 2011. The visitors were briefed on the library activities by Ms Pang and later taken on a tour of the library premises. Here is brief report on the CHMS Library The CHMS Library is fully computerized with a collection of around 53,000 books (21,800 Chinese books, 20,100 English books and 10400 Malay books) and 1800 audio visual materials. Our library includes a reading area, a lower primary reading room, a group discussion room and a multipurpose hall. Facilities in the library include four borrowing stations, one self check in station, one book drop service, browsing shelves of books and periodicals in three languages and also multimedia services. Students are taken on class visits to the library featuring craft, video shows and reading classes. Class visits for the secondary students also include multimedia services. Sometimes classes are conducted in the library rather than in their classrooms. Our library can accommodate 3 classes of about 120 students at one time. The number of books borrowed by our students in year 2010 was around 76,000. Library activities: 1. Reading Award (1) Top student in each class. (2) Top three students in each level. Prizes and certificate will be presented to the students. 2. New books introduction Library blog for new books information. 3. Mini Book Fair Invite bookstores to hold mini book fairs. 4. Orientation activity Orientation activity is held in the first week for Year 1 student, 5. Reading passport - One student is allowed to draw one sticker if he/she borrows 2 booksfrom the library each day. Prizes and souvenirs will be given to the students who have completed all the stickers in the Reading Passport within a certain period of time. 6. Discovery Library Quiz- A Quiz is conducted at the beginning of the year with around 10-15questions. 5 Students with correct answers will be selected from each category and presented with certificates and souvenirs. 7. Other year long activities included puzzle-solving, summary writing and so on.
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From page 1 CONGRATULATIONS TO NDILM Intake 6 (2008/10) Graduates Abu Syahmi Adib Jumat Addy Bobby Amol Sukaitry Abu Bakar Amalina Awang Ahmad Hussin Ibrahim Kassim Noralwani Roseli Norliha Mohd Din Nurhazimah Jasni Nurul Afidah Ahmad Nurul Hidayatul Syazwani Anuar Nurul Nadia Sahari Rabiatuldawiah Norhidayah Zaini Siti Nur Maziyyah Jinni Zulfadli Junaidi@Zaunidi Zuriani Chuchu
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ASIAN FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN’S CONTENT 2011
The Asian Festival of Children’s Content 2011 with the theme ‘ Asian Content for the World’s Children’ held from 26-28 May 2011 at the Arts House, Singapore once again proved to be an exciting and amazing conference bringing in over 700 participants made up of librarians, writers, teachers, care providers, illustrators, tv producers, editors, translators, publishers and book sellers. The AFCC aims to foster excellence in the creation of children’s materials with Asian content in all formats and to facilitate their distribution and access to children in Asia and worldwide. The AFCC is organized by the National Book Development Council of Singapore and works closely with various supporters including the Brunei Darussalam Library Association. Pn Nellie Dato Paduka Haji Sunny, BLA President is AFCC Advisory Board Member. Programme Pre Festival Event 25 May 2011
Collective Book Launch & Panel Discussion
Festival Event 26 & 27 May 2011 27 May 2011 28 May 2011 28 May 2011 26-28 May 2011
Asian Children’s Writers & Illustrators Conference Asian Children’s Publishers Symposium Asian Children’s Media Summit Asian Primary & Preschool Teachers Congress Media Mart (trade visitors networking & book sales)
Post Festival Event 28 & 29 May 2011 29 & 30 May 2011
Specialised Workshops led by En Yusof Gajah & Chen Chin Yuan Masterclass on Picture Books led by Anushka, Gavin Bishop and John McKenzie
The Welcome Remarks was delivered by Mr Rasu Ramachandran, Conference Director while the Keynote Address on ‘What is the future of Children’s Publishing’ was by Mr Stephen Mooser, Founder of the Society of Children’s Writers and Illustrators USA. Go to page 5
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From page 4 Inaugural Singapore Children’s Literature Lecture A special event this year was the Singapore Children’s Literature Lecture held on Friday 27 May 2011 at 6pm at the Chamber, the Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane. Entitled ‘Society, Culture and Children’ it was delivered by H.E. Dr Jose Ramos-Horta, President of Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste who is a Nobel Peace Prize Winner and author of the Lost World of Timor-Leste.
H.E. Dr Jose Ramos-Horta, President of Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Awards Presentation Ceremony This was followed by an awards presentation Ceremony to winners of the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award and the Scholastic Asian Book Award and ended with a reception.
Mrs Hedwig Anuar
Scholastic Asian Book Awardee
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BLA SILVER JUBILEE TASK FORCE COMMITTEE
The committee met on Friday 6 May 2011 and 16 May 2011.
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BRUNEI RECREATIONAL PARKS & BEACHES Name of Park Anduki Jubilee Park Batang Duri Park Berakas Forest Recreational Park Bukit Markucing Recreational Park
District Belait Temburong Brunei Muara Brunei Muara
Bukit Patoi Forest Recreational Park Bukit Peradayan Forest Recreational Park
Temburong Temburong
Bukit Saie (with seven waterfalls)
Brunei Muara
Bukit Shahbandar Forest Recreational Park Bukit Subok Forest Recreational Park Bukit Tampayan Pisang Jalan Maulana Silver Jubilee Park Jalan Menteri Besar Park Jerudong Theme Park Playground Kuala Belalong Mini Park Luangan Lalak Forest Recreational Park Meragang Beach Muara Beach Persiaran Damuan Pulau Selirong Forest Recreational Park
Brunei Muara Brunei Muara Brunei Muara Belait Brunei Muara Brunei Muara Temburong Belait Brunei Muara Brunei Muara Brunei Muara Brunei Muara
Royal Polo & Riding Club Equestrian Park
Brunei Muara
Serasa Beach Seri Kenangan Beach Silver Jubilee Recreational Park
Brunei Muara Tutong Brunei Muara
Sungai Basong Recreational Park Sungai Liang Recreational Park Taman Mini Perayaan Kampong Parit Tasek Lama Recreational Park Tasek Merimbun Heritage Park Tumpuan Telisai Recreational Park Ulu Temburong National Park Wasai Bakar Wasai Bedanu Wasai Beluluk Wasai Dadap Wasai Katok Wasai Kendal Air Terjun Menyusop, Tasek Laboi, Lumut Lumpai, Wasai Dang Umai, Air Terjun Tinggi, Air Terjun Rendah
Tutong Belait Brunei Muara Brunei Muara Tutong Tutong Temburong Brunei Muara Tutong Belait Brunei Muara Brunei Muara Brunei Muara
Wasai Labi Wasai Limuru (no longer sited) Wasai Mandian Jin Wasai Mapan Wasai Mendaram Wasai Rampayoh Wasai Subok Wasai Sungai Akar Wasai Teraja Wasai Wong Kadir
Belait Brunei Muara Brunei Muara Tutong Belait Belait Brunei Muara Brunei Muara Belait Belait
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HAPPENINGS 1 May 2011 2 May 2011 3 May 2011 4 May 2011 5 May 2011 7-8 May 2011 11-12 May 2011 14 May 2011 17 May 2011 20 May 2011 21 May 2011 25 May 2011 25 May 2011 25 -29 May 2011 26 May 2011 26 May 2011 27 May 2011 28 May 2011 28-29 May 2011 29 May 2011 30 May 2011 31 May 2011 31 May- 2 Jun 2011
Royal Polo and Riding Club launched its Equestrian Club Red Crescent Humanitarian Charity Expo and Carnival 2011 Radio Brunei 54th anniversary Launch of BRUNEI BAGUS by the Brunei Press 15th National Convocation of Technical & Vocational Educational Institutions TH 18 ASEAN Summit, Indonesia National Al-Quran Reading Competition RBAF launched two new patrol boats th PEKERTI’S 25 Anniversary Dinner Four scholars received the Armed Forces Scholarship th 4 Young Entrepreneurs Award 2011 by Hongkong & Shanghai Bank 20th ITB Convocation $3.1m Sg Akar Mosque will be ready by 6 March 2012 Consumer Fair 8 st 1 Solar Plant to promote the development of renewable energy. generate and will 1.33MWh electrical power per year Bluer pint Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020 NBD launched Bintang Radio 2011 Bandar Seri Begawan Waterfront Promenade launched PEKIRA Charity Golf Tournament Eleven Brunei registered 4WD vehicles took off in the 1 Borneo 4x4WD Expedition 2011 across Kalimantan and Sarawak $7.5m Scientific Lab and Public Health Lab will be ready by 13 Oct 2012 RBAF Golden Jubilee Brunei International Tattoo 2011
CONSAL XV EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS st
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1 Meeting CONSAL XV Executive Board, 29 April 2010 in Bandung, 2 Meeting CONSAL XV Executive Board, 20 April 2011 in Medan, 3rd Meeting CONSAL XV Executive Board, 28 May 2012 in Kuta, Bali CONSAL XVI 2015 CONFERENCE Thailand
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