Sultan O ciates Opening of ISB’s New Campus at Kampong Sungai Hanching

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IIt was a historic moment for 52-year-old International School Brunei (ISB) as His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam o ciated the opening ceremony of its long-awaited new campus in Sungai Hanching yesterday.

His Majesty was welcomed upon arrival by a student playing violin with beating of Hadrah as accompaniment.

The monarch then attended a reception held in the school’s 350-seater theatre where the ISB Primary School choir and ISB band played the Brunei national anthem. It was followed by a tour to the theatre and sports complex where His Majesty mingled with the students. The monarch then visited the Eco Garden and the new 180-bed international boarding facility where His Majesty met with the international students residing at the ISB International Residence and o ered to take sel es with them. Some of the boarders proudly showed His Majesty their rooms and living areas.

His Majesty a rmed the merits of ISB in seeking to attract international boarding students from around Asia, both as a way to attract foreign investment in Brunei and as a means to raise the pro le of Brunei as an educational destination internationally.

Besides undertaking a tour of the school grounds, His Majesty took time out to watch a drama performance by some Year 10 students and to see the 25m FINA international swimming competition at the multi-purpose sports hall.

His Majesty also visited the outdoor social area and posed for a group photo with students at the Piano Steps. His Majesty’s children, His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel and Her Royal Highness Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah as well as His Majesty’s grandson, Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Muntaqim ibni Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah also attended the photo session.

Isb Seria

As the ISB satellite school based in Seria, KB, we mirror the ethos, values and educational excellence of the Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB) campus. We are proud to have opened our new school campus in March 2020 in partnership with Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd (BSP).

ISB Seria follows the Primary British National Curriculum for all our subjects, enhancing topics to further re ect our international setting and families. For our younger children, Pre-Kindergarten to Reception, we follow the Early Years Framework. Our school is very much an advocate for learning through play, and we believe that this form of schooling both enriches and excites our younger children.

ISB Seria is a community that involves students, families and caregivers in learning and working together. We aim to build a partnerships and commit to providing the best education for children. We utilise the most e ective teaching methods to engage students and encourage them to work independently. Our students are highly motivated and respond positively to challenge, high expectations and exhibit consistently high standards of behaviour.

We are a school that makes a di erence as soon as you step inside. We encourage our students to think positively, to say, “I can...” and where self-reliance, co-operation, enthusiasm & initiative are supported. Our students are nurtured, their self-esteem raised and everyone is made to feel valued and respected. Our students respect and understand the diversity of the wider world and their place as citizens in it.

We celebrate all students’ achievements; students are made to feel like they matter. Our community takes great pride in all that our students achieve, both within, and outside of school. Seria is geographically located in the Belait District, 90 minutes from BSB and has a large international community due to the Shell re nery and British Garrison, o ering plenty of opportunities for community events and sports competitions.