The information in this Booklet is correct as at December 2024. The School reserves the right to make changes where deemed necessary.
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WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Welcome to the latest edition of the Enrichment Handbook for this academic year. The holistic education on offer at Jerudong International School has always provided exciting opportunities for co-curricular learning. We believe that taking part in activities outside of the classroom is as much benefit, if not more, to a student’s education.
Providing a broad and exciting enrichment programme requires a carefully thought out strategic plan for enrichment - one that maximises the opportunity for all students of all ages and abilities. For JIS, enrichment comprises our CCA programme, educational visits and enriched opportunities for service learning, active learning and creative learning.
This handbook allows you to see the whole programme on offer across the school year. We hope you enjoy reading about the opportunities available to students and if you have feedback or requests then please do not hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated enrichment team.
Nicholas Sheehan Principal
INTRODUCTION FROM THE ENRICHMENT TEAM
A fantastic suite of activities is planned for the new academic year.
We group the Enrichment programme under four main categories:
• Service learning
• Creativity and Arts
• Sports and Exercise
• Enriched Learning
These categories cover a very broad range of activities and interests and also fit into more formalised programmes that we deliver in school such as the IB Programme, the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and Scouts. We hope that students will try to take part in activities across all of the groups, over an academic year.
Enrichment at Jerudong International School embodies our fundamental belief in providing a wellrounded education that extends far beyond the confines of traditional academics.
It’s about enriching the lives of our students by offering a diverse array of opportunities that stimulate their intellectual curiosity, nurture their talents and cultivate essential life skills.
Enrichment isn’t just about what happens within the classroom; it’s about providing a dynamic environment where students can explore their interests, discover new passions, and develop
Sport continues to offer new internal sports events, both competitive and non competitive. We aim to be inclusive but also want to provide our best sports people the opportunity to thrive.
Service Learning is an area we would like to continue to develop and encourage. Our fundraising activities have a student committee managing the funds and distribution through the JIS Student Community Fund.
Justin Harris Director of Enrichment and Operations
into well-rounded individuals. Whether through arts, sports, community service or academic competitions, Enrichment at Jerudong International School is about empowering our students to thrive both inside and outside the classroom, preparing them for success in all facets of life.
Scott Conway Head of Enrichment
SAFEGUARDING
Jerudong International School takes Child Protection seriously. Please be aware that CCTV is in operation at all times on the campus.
If you observe anything during your visit that makes you feel any concern for the safety and well being of a student, please approach a member of staff and ask to speak with one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL’s).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students in accordance with Bruneian Law. Staff and Vistors are required to share this committment.
SCHOOL CCA CALENDAR 2024-2025
CCA Sign Up Dates
CCA information available here: http://tinyurl.com/JIS-CCA-Firefly
Junior School CCA’s
The Junior School at JIS is focused on providing an academically challenging, as well as creative, holistic learning experience for all children. Our broad and varied curriculum is complimented by enriching opportunities to try new things and explore and develop interests. Children from Nursery to Year 6 regularly venture beyond the classroom in order to take part in activities that can range from sports to cooking, and from music to coding.
Throughout the year, our CCA programme (Link here) and innovative curriculum allows children to discover and develop their extracurricular interests; taking risks, experimenting and gaining confidence while expanding their range of skills. Every child has the chance to develop competency in the performing arts, sports, Art and DT amongst other areas.
Children across the Junior School take part in offsite educational visits where possible and when the aims of the trip cannot be met by our magnificent campus, with Year 4 to 6 taking part in residential trips which focus on developing leadership, team building, decision making and independence.
Student leadership helps to develop the whole child, and there are a range of opportunities throughout the Junior School. Our House Captains, Eco Representatives and School Council are active in developing competitions and events for their peers. The Polio Point reward system encourages an altruistic desire to progress and exemplify the Student Profile, and we have close links with a number of local charities.
Senior School CCA’s
Togetherness and Community are the two words that encapsulate the educational experience we strive for every child in the Senior School. We understand the great responsibility that every parent places with us by entrusting the education of their son or daughter with us and this is a responsibility that we take very seriously. Everybody in the Senior School at Jerudong International School (JIS) stives to ensure that not only does
every child reach their academic potential but as importantly are allowed to experience as holistic an education as possible. We want to create an atmosphere within the school that encourages every child in our care to move beyond their comfort zone, try something new and above all, have a fun and enriching time whilst doing it. JIS is a place where anything is possible and within the school we have an abundance of creative, sporting and service endeavours. I would encourage every student to try as many different enrichment experiences as possible during their time at JIS. Some of these will hopefully then develop into lifelong passions that help ensure a positive growth mindset where dreams can indeed become reality.
As a school we are continuing striving to be as sustainable as possible and above all we aim to inspire, positive, socially responsible global citizens who understand that local actions can have global effects. Above all, it is vital that our students understand that however small, their individual actions can have positive effects both within their community as well as the world beyond the school gates. Our Polio Points reward system challenges students to go beyond what they would normally do and achieve something memorable. This can take many forms, in the classroom, on the stage, in the sporting arena or working in a local NGO. Everything is possible at JIS, students just need to take the chance and try something new.
JIS is a safe, secure environment so to ensure that students do develop their own independent living skills, we encourage students in the Senior School to take part in the many educational visits that occur throughout their time here. From trekking in the rainforests of Brunei, to exploring the urban jungle of Singapore. We aim for every opportunity to be open to all - all we would ask of your children is that they volunteer for the ride!
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (CCA’S)
Last academic year (23-24) over 400 CCA’s were offered to students across the three School terms. The graph below shows how these were split by day of the week:
The graph below shows the percentage of Students in each Year Group that enrolled on at least 1 CCA throughout the year:
of success in the long run. Get your friends together and join a club!
Co-Curricular Activities - Year 10 - 11
There is a broad range of CCA’s available to IGCSE Students. A unique activity that becomes available at this stage is the Duke of Edinburgh’s award. The Bronze International Award is open to Year 10 students and the Silver Award to Year 11 students. Additionally, students have a broad spectrum of other activities to choose from at their fingertips. A few examples are Dance Groups, Drama, Music, Archery, Eco-JIS, Yoga, Robotics, STEM and Sports - you’ll definitely find something you like!
We strive to create an inclusive, welcoming and helpful environment in all our CCA’s - so don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try something new!
Co-Curricular Activities - Year 12 - 13
Co-Curricular Activities - Junior School
With over 80 CCA’s on offer each term to Junior School Students, from Art Lab to Gymnastics, from Fun With Science to What’s Cooking, and from Ballet to Karate, there is something for everyone!
Giving kids a chance to explore new ideas and build essential skills is at the heart of our Junior CCA Programme. We encourage all students to participate, to learn from their mistakes, to branch out with new skills and to work cooperatively with other students in social interactions. Learning has never been so fun!
With all our CCA’s, independent of the year groups they are available to, there are a range of different prices depending on factors like: equipment, location/ transportation, etc.
Co-Curricular Activities - Middle School (Year 7-9)
There are a large number of different CCA options on offer every term to Middle Year Students including those related to Music, Drama, Art, Eco-JIS, Scouts and Sports. With the range of activities available, there’s no doubt you’ll find something that suits your taste!
Our school is all about developing the whole person and CCA’s form a vital part of that process. Seizing the opportunities that are available is a big part of making the most of your chances
At JIS we encourage our most senior students to take advantage of all the opportunities available to them to prepare them for the real world. By completing the Gold International Award (Duke of Edinburgh), having the courage to step out on stage in one of our Drama productions, giving back to our community with the Borneo Project or being involved in the variety of Sports available at JIS, our students gain valuable lifelong skills that will shape them for the future.
With so much on offer, it’s easy to see why our most senior students at JIS are in a league of their own when they leave to take on the world!
WHOLE SCHOOL CELEBRATION DAYS
INTERNATIONAL & RESIDENTIAL TRIPS
Please Note - all costs were accurate at the time of writing they are subject to change
Junior School
Year 5 Residential Trip
DESTINATION: Miri, Malaysia
DURATION: 9/11/2024 - 11/10/2024
COST: $400
Senior School
Year 7 Camping Trip
DESTINATION: Temburong, Brunei
DURATION (JER): 14/10/2024 - 16/10/2024
DURATION (UDO): 16/10/2024 - 18/10/2024
COST: $200
Year 8 Camping Trip
DESTINATION: Temburong, Brunei
DURATION (JER): 14/04/2025 - 16/04/2025 *TBC
DURATION (DON): 16/04/2025 - 18/04/2025
COST: $200
Year
9-12 Model United Nations (Brunei Global Issues Conference)
* Not a residential trip
DURATION: 24/10/2024 - 28/10/2024
COST: $150
Year 7-9 Model United Nations
DESTINATION: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
DURATION: 23/01/2025 - 27/01/2025
COST: $1,800
Year 10-13 Model United Nations
DESTINATION: Shanghai, China
DURATION: 13/02/2025 - 18/02/2025
COST: $2,200
Year 7-10 & Year 12 FOBISIA
Music ‘Battle of the Bands’
DESTINATION: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
DURATION: 16/01/2025 - 19/01/2025
COST: $750
Year 9 Camping Trip
DESTINATION: Gopeng, Malaysia
DURATION: 09/06/2025 - 14/06/2025
COST: $1,800
Year 6 Residential Trip
DESTINATION: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
DURATION: 28/10/2024 - 31/10/2024
COST: $980
Year 10 & 11 History Trip
DESTINATION: Singapore
DURATION: 23/02/2025 - 23/02/2025
COST: $1,000
Year 10 & 11 History Trip
DESTINATION: Vietnam
DURATION: 23/01/2025 - 26/01/2025
Year 10-13 Art, Music & Media Trip
DESTINATION: Singapore
DURATION: 27/11/2024 - 02/12/2024
COST: $1,500
Year 12 IB Residential Trip (ToK)
DESTINATION: Temburong, Brunei
DURATION: 13/01/2025 - 15/01/2025
COST: $165
Year 12 Biology Trip
DESTINATION: Sumbiling Eco Village, Temburong, Brunei
DURATION (A Level Students only): June 2025 [TBC]
DURATION (IB Students only): June 2025 [TBC]
COST: $200
Year 13 Geography & History Trip (IB & A Level)
DESTINATION: Singapore
DURATION: 25/09/2024 - 29/09/2024
COST: $1,250
Year 8-13 Skiing Trip
DESTINATION: Hakuba, Japan
DURATION: 21/03/2025 - 29/03/2025
COST: $4,000
Outdoor Education Almanac Updates
DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S INTERNATIONAL AWARD: BRONZE TRAINING WEEKEND ON SITE (28-29 OCT)
Term 1 2024-25
90 students camping overnight in our purpose-built campsite. Team building training on kit, cooking, hike, first aid, camp craft. Also raft building and introduction to the ORB.
28-29th October - Bronze Training Weekend on site: 90 students camping overnight in our purpose-built campsite. Team building training on kit, cooking, hike, first aid, camp craft. Also raft building and introduction to the ORB.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S INTERNATIONAL AWARD: SILVER & GOLD TRAINING WEEKEND ON SITE (5-6 OCT)
5-6th October - Silver and Gold Training weekend on site: 44 Silver students at the campsite and 38 Silver students camping on the V block playing fields. All developed their skills in sessions on tents and campcraft;; planning and packing for the AJ; nutrition & menu planning; first aid; navigation; risk management & creating a safety action plan. As well as under taking a practice hike to Bukit Shabandar and back.
44 Silver students at the campsite and 38 Silver students camping on the V block playing fields. All developed their skills in sessions on tents and campcraft;; planning and packing for the AJ; nutrition & menu planning; first aid; navigation; risk management & creating a safety action plan. As well as undertaking a practice hike to Bukit Shabandar and back.
YEAR 5 CAMP TO MIRI AND NIAH CAVES (9-11 OCTOBER)
9th-11th October - Y5 Camp to Miri and Niah Caves. 63 Y5 students took par t. Trip included a walking tour of the city as well as a visit to the caves involving a river crossing, jungle hike and exploring the huge caverns themselves.
63 Y5 students took part. Trip included a walking tour of the city as well as a visit to the caves involving a river crossing, jungle hike and exploring the huge caverns themselves.
YEAR 7 CAMP AT SUMBILING ECO VILLAGE IN TEMBURONG RAINFOREST (14-17 OCTOBER)
99 students took part in activities which included a jungle trek, floating down the river in their life jackets, fishing, blowpipe, and board games. There was also a session to look at bugs, traditional dancing; making traditional desserts.. The second day included an early morning stretch/Tai Chi session; preparing bamboo chicken with spices, shelter building, jungle art & ‘There’s a hole in my xylem’.
14th - 17th October - Y7 Camp at Sumbiling Eco Village in Temburong rainforest. 99 students took par t in activities which included a jungle trek, floating down the river in their life jackets, fishing, blowpipe, and board games. There was also a session to look at bugs, traditional dancing; making traditional desser ts.. The second day included an early morning stretch/Tai Chi session; preparing bamboo chicken with spices, shelter building, jungle ar t & ‘There’s a hole in my xylem’.
YEAR 6 CAMP TO THE ADVENTURE CENTRE IN SABAH, MALAYSIA (28-31 OCTOBER)
Students pushed themselves beyond their comfort zones in various adventurous activities including zip lining, high ropes courses, wall climbing, jungle trekking and river rafting.
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S INTERNATIONAL AWARD: BRONZE TRAINING WEEKEND 2 ON SITE (2-3 NOV)
A smaller cohort of 35 year 10 students complete the training weekend, taking our total to 125 students working towards their Bronze Award.
2-3rd November - Bronze Training Weekend 2 on site: A smaller cohor t of 35 year 10 students complete the training weekend, taking our total to 125 students working towards their Bronze Award.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S INTERNATIONAL AWARD: SILVER PRACTICE WEEKEND 1 (16-17 NOVEMBER)
21 Silver Award participants in Y11 completed their Practice Adventurous Journey around Tasek Lama & Subok.
16-17th November - Silver Practice Weekend 1: 21 Silver Award par ticipants in Y11 completed their Practice Adventurous Journey around Tasek Lama & Subok.
YEAR 8 SCIENCE BEACH TRIP
(25-26 NOVEMBER)
25-26th November - Y8 Science Beach trip: Adventurous walk and fantastic morning of science for the whole of year 8 (141 students). Combustion, conduction and convection, mixtures and solutions, they boiled seawater on their fires, evaporating off the liquid and leaving salt behind. They also tried to roll a coconut the fur thest in teams in the ‘Energy Challenge’.
Adventurous walk and fantastic morning of science for the whole of year 8 (141 students). Combustion, conduction and convection, mixtures and solutions, they boiled seawater on their fires, evaporating off the liquid and leaving salt behind. They also tried to roll a coconut the furthest in teams in the ‘Energy Challenge’.
JOINT SCOUTS, CUBS & BEAVERS DAY CAMP (30TH NOVEMBER)
30th November - Joint Scouts, Cubs & Beavers Day Camp: 84 Scouts, Cubs and Beavers were involved in this great event. Despite the very wet weather this was a great success with a relocation from the flooded campsite to the Spor ts Complex, where we could carr y on under cover (but still largely outdoors!). Games & tents in the Spor ts Hall, dens with tarps and chairs, tracking signs with gym equipment, fires in aluminium trays and toasting marshmallows and Scouts cooking for everyone - hotdogs, and pasta with sauce.
84 Scouts, Cubs and Beavers were involved in this great event. Despite the very wet weather this was a great success with a relocation from the flooded campsite to the Sports Complex, where we could carry on under cover (but still largely outdoors!). Games & tents in the Sports Hall, dens with tarps and chairs, tracking signs with gym equipment, fires in aluminium trays and toasting marshmallows and Scouts cooking for everyone - hotdogs, and pasta with sauce.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S INTERNATIONAL AWARD: SILVER PRACTICE WEEKEND 2
(30 NOV-1 DEC)
30th November-1st December - Silver Practice Weekend 2: 22 Silver Award par ticipants in Y11 completed their Practice Adventurous Journey around Tasek Lama & Subok. It rained all day Saturday which made for challenging conditions, but students showed resilience to overcome the challenges.
22 Silver Award participants in Y11 completed their Practice Adventurous Journey around Tasek Lama & Subok. It rained all day Saturday which made for challenging conditions, but students showed resilience to overcome the challenges.
Not to mention - Y3 looking for dragons at the campsite, a collaboration between Cubs and the ODC CCA, Outdoor Adventures in Nature CCA and lots more!
Not to mention - Y3 looking for dragons at the campsite, a collaboration between Cubs and the ODC CCA, Outdoor Adventures in Nature CCA and lots more!
Year 3 students looking for dragons at the campsite, a collaboration between Cubs and the ODC CCA, Outdoor Adventures in Nature CCA and lots more!
HOUSE ACTIVITIES
We take great pride in our House System at JIS, where House sports play a significant role. Participation in these sports goes beyond physical activity; it fosters a sense of community and belonging among our students. These events not only promote teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship but also serve as a platform for students to showcase their talents in a supportive yet competitive environment, ultimately boosting their self-esteem and confidence. Additionally, House sports encourage a healthy lifestyle and provide students with a refreshing break from academic pressures. At JIS, we firmly believe that House Sports are indispensable to our students’ holistic development, nurturing pride, camaraderie, and a strong sense of support within our school community.
To see the Sports Map , click this link - https://tinyurl.com/43zd6rps
Inter School Swimming Events
Brunei Junior Sports League - Term 3
The Brunei Junior Sports League hosts an interschool swimming competition for students in years 4, 5, and 6. We are thrilled to announce that this year, we emerged victorious in the year 5 and 6 divisions and secured a fantastic 2nd place in the year 4 category
Phoenix Cup
The Phoenix Cup is a termly internal senior school event where all students have the opportunity to vie for the esteemed cup trophy and individual awards.
Brunei Darussalam School Games
17th - 21st November 2024
Round 1 - 10th December 2024
Round 2 - 26th February 2025
Round 3 - 4th June 2025
Swimming Squad availabitity and cost
SWIMMING LEVEL COST (subject to change based on Term 1 in 2024)
Learn to Swim
Pre-Squad
Piranha
Barracuda
$24/session per week
$23/session per week
$24/session per week
$24/session per week
PRE-SQUAD
Available in Year 3 and above. An assessment will be required.
PIRANHA / BARRACUDA
Piranhas is the first level of squad where racing training starts, adding more distance and faster techniques. This is the bridge from learning to swim to being a full squad swimming.
Will learn racing skills and squad swimming skills.
Baraccuda is mostly senior squad where the emphasis is on attitude, speed and technique.
SPORTS MAP 2024-2025
FOBISIA
FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia) is a regional federation of British international schools in Asia. It was established in 1988 to provide a network for British-style schools in the region to collaborate and share best practices in education. FOBISIA organises various sports events and competitions for member schools. These events typically include a range of sports such as athletics, swimming, basketball, football, among others, depending on the age group and the specific event. The FOBISIA Games are a highlight of the sports calendar, bringing together students from member schools to compete in a spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie. These events provide students with the opportunity to develop their skills, compete at a high level, and build friendships with peers from other schools across Asia.
DRAMA & MUSIC
This term has, once again, been a very big term for both Drama and Music with multiple projects and performances taking place.
During Term 1, live performance remained a key focus with a varied range of student performance opportunities made available. As well as the many house organised lunchtime concerts, this term saw the ‘No Black Tie’ event held in the refurbished Black Box and the Camerata performing. We welcomed back the Gurkha Pipe and Drums and martial arts teams to join us in our annual International Day celebrations. Students performances included: songs in Malay, Gulingtangan and Indian dance. The end of term saw the Year 9 Music students giving lunchtime performances as part of their coursework and the JIS Jazz Band will be featuring in the end of year assembly.
With generous support from JIS, funds were made available for the equipping of a professional podcast room. The music department now delivers a weekly Pod Casting Club with students involved in all aspects of the production of a weekly podcast. This makes for a total of 14 weekly CCAs with further opportunities to come in Term 2.
Drama and Music (along with many students and staff from other departments) worked incredibly hard on ‘The Addams Family’ (the Senior Musical) this Term. ‘The Addams Family’ was a hugely successful show that showcased the amazing talent we have here at JIS! Performers on stage and musicians in the orchestra pit performed and played their hearts out for three sell out shows!
Backstage there were incredible student teams, supported by staff in; set painting, hair and makeup, set construction, stage management, costume and prop teams that made the production look, sound and feel as professional as it did. Each of these teams are built up of students and staff that devote countless hours to make a production like Addams possible. At JIS we aim to get as many jobs as possible to be done by students within the process. These students have amazing staff supporting and facilitating the work, supporting the students throughout the entire production. A production like this is only possible with a huge amount of people donating their time to ensure everything gets built, painted, sewn, wired up and made ready for the show. An amazing team!
In addition to the Senior Musical the Drama and Music departments also staged the Year 5 Production of Citizen Change, a play that explored the ‘Teaspoons of Change’ our students can make to ensure they make a real difference in the world. The Year 6 production Leadership….Dude! An Excellent Adventure! was a play that explored the idea of what makes a great leader. The new leader of the universe travelled through space and time to learn lessons about what makes a great leader.
Next term, even more opportunities and projects await!
Drama Spotlight (Term 2, Week 6):
Get ready for an exciting transformation of the Black Box in Term 2, as it becomes the vibrant setting for Center Stage—the collection of Academic Drama Companies founded in 2024!
Drama Spotlight is a week dedicated to brilliant Theatre, created by our senior students. During these special afternoons, Year 10 and 11 IGCSE students, alongside Year 12 and 13 IB students, will debut their examination pieces for the first time. Each afternoon/ evening promises a dynamic blend of powerful extracts from carefully selected plays, chosen by the students and their teachers to meet the exacting standards of the examination boards.
Expect a thrilling journey through two Key Stages, featuring everything from solo performances to uproarious comedies and gripping real-life crime drama. But that’s not all—students from Years 9 to 13 will unite to create a completely original piece of theatre, brought to life in just four weeks! Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of creativity, talent, and the very best of Academic Drama!
Junior Musical
The Junior Musical involves students from Year 3Year 6 in a full scale musical performed on the main stage of the Auditorium. Students have taken to the stage in productions such as Peter Pan, Aladdin Jr, Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies, Alice in Wonderland Jr, Shrek Jr, and Finding Nemo Jr.
In Term 2 we will be revealing our show for the year on the 13th of February, with a workshop and audition to follow later in the term. We plan to start rehearsals in Week 1 of Term 3.
For anyone interested in taking part, here are three key dates:
• In February 2025, we will be hosting a ‘Junior Musical Launch’ during lunchtime where students will finally find out the name of the musical and how they can get involved. All students from Year 3 upwards are invited! An email with information will be sent out on the same day.
• The Signup Workshop and Auditions for the Junior Musical are planned to take place in March. All students who take part in the Signup Workshop will be given a place in the cast, and any student who feels like they would like to audition for a Principal role can sign up for the auditions straight afterwards on the same day.
• Rehearsals will start in Week 1 of Term 3.
Music at JIS
As well as class music lessons for all from Reception through to Year 9, the music department offers elective courses in GCSE Music, A Level Music, IB Music (SL & HL) as well as supporting the BTEC Creative Media Course. Apart from producing its own large-scale annual music review, the music department works closely with the Drama department each year to produce both a junior and senior musical. In addition to classroom music, the department is constantly reviewing and revising its delivery of Extra Curricular Music Activities. For this coming year the music department will be running as many as twenty CCA’s - some running termly and others all year.
Music Trips 2024-2025
Music Department BTEC Creative Media and Music Technology Trip to Singapore Wednesday 27th November - Sunday 2nd December (Years 10-13)
This five-day trip to Singapore is a fantastic opportunity for our music students from Year 10 to Year 13. It’s designed to connect directly with what they learn in class and bring those lessons to life in a vibrant cultural setting.
Music CCA’s - Music CCA Calendar 2024-2025
Learn a Musical Instrument
At JIS there is the opportunity to take one-to-one instrumental lessons on a wide variety of instruments. Furthermore, musical instruments are available to hire during the first year of lessons. Linked here is more information.
Woodwind: Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone
Brass: Trumpet, Cornet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba
Strings: Violin, Viola and beginner Cello
Guitar: Ukulele, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar and Bass Guitar
Percussion: Drum Kit
Piano: Piano
Any concerns or questions, please contact Helen Yap: helen.yap@jis.edu.bn
Performance Calendar - Music Department Performances for 2024-2025
Giving students the opportunity to perform, either as soloists, in rock bands or more formal groups is a key service the music department promotes throughout the school year: be it from junior, senior or house recitals through to full ensemble recitals.
JIS Celebration of Music Week 2025 Monday 17th - Friday 21st February 2025
A first for JIS, in February 2025, the music department will be running a week long Celebration of Music event with daily pre-school performances, lunchtime recitals, all day workshops, after school and evening performances. Students from early years through to year 13 will be performing Linked here is more information.
Click the links below to watch some videos:
International Day Celebration Music Performances (November 2024)
Music CCA Groups perform as part of the annual Music Celebration
Music CCA Programme Term 2 2025
ARTS CENTRE
JIS Arts Centre is the main space for the Performing Arts at Jerudong International School, and one of the best in Brunei. The Arts Centre Team offers a CCA in conjunction with the major Music & Drama Productions throughout the year. This is an opportunity for students to become part of a professional theatre technical team, providing firstclass technical support to the performers on stage.
As well as providing our students with rehearsal and performance opportunities in a professional environment, the Arts Centre is available for outside commercial hire. We host a range of events, many of which are open to the school community and the general public.
Please visit our website www.jisartscentre. com for more information.
CHARITIES AND CAUSES
In JIS, we believe in giving back to the community. This not only benefits the charities and causes we support, but also provides a rewarding feeling and positive effect on our community.
One way for the JIS Community to give back is by fundraising, volunteering and supporting charities and causes. Some of our initiatives include the Junior School community helping the Special Needs Unit, volunteering for Pusat Ehsan events and initiatives, donating books to BUGTAW and donating other items to Clothing Drives. We also have a community fund, which is a charitable foundation funded through staff donations and fundraisers. Each month $1 is taken from staff salaries and this is used to give back to the local community. For more information, please visit the Community Fund Firefly Page
For all the non-uniform special celebration days such as International Day and Peace Day our community fundraises for three main charities: Borneo Project, Cambodia Project and Penan. As for the non-uniform day during Earth Day, the money raised would go to Eco-Projects in school.
Upcoming In-School Charity Events:
• Peace Day: 18 th September 2024
• International Day: 6th November 2024
• Book Week: 26th February 2025
• Earth Day: 18 th June 2025
SERVICE LEARNING
Service Learning in JIS offers a wide range of networks and activities, both locally and regionally, that involve students in a broad spectrum of experiences. These often benefit others and the community while also advancing the goals of a given curriculum.
In JIS, we are highly encouraging students to take part in Service Learning opportunities which could help them with applying classroom knowledge in the real-world, allowing them to understand and synthesize the course materials in more meaningful ways. This will also enable students to appreciate the discipline and enhance a sense of civic responsibility.
For the past year, students have participated in several Service Learning activities both in-school, such as joining Borneo Project, Pusat Ehsan,
LaVida, Eco-JIS CCA’s, Outdoor Discovery Centre CCA’s, and outside of school such as Green Brunei Tree Planting initiative, BIBD YES!, FEL Festival and International Coastal Clean Up. This year, we aim to give students more opportunity to give back to the local community whether that’s in school or outside of school. We have compiled a list of in-school CCA’s, projects and activities as well as existing NGOs and Societies in Brunei that usually offer volunteer and internship activities.
For any opportunities that arise, we will be sending emails to staff and students regarding the details of the opportunities. Click here to find more information.
Take a look at our ODC In-School Service Learning video!
EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Here at JIS we are proud to be part of the Global Eco-Schools Community.
The UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development (SDGs) help to guide us in our mission to live more durably, and by focussing on the Eco-Schools Green Flag Themes we can take action to make our lifestyles more sustainable.
Students are encouraged to identify aspects of our school and the wider community that could be improved. Environmental reviews are carried out, findings are analysed and proposals put forward for appropriate action to be taken. This is done in a number of different ways through our CCA’s, Student Councils and during academic classes. We encourage students to take the lead in decision making and to take action, enabling them to develop important skill sets in the process.
The Eco-JIS team plays a central role in our mission to be more sustainable. This is a wide reaching group made up of students who sign up for the Eco-JIS CCA’s (Senior and Junior School), House Eco-Representatives, members of the School Councils as well as students involved in the school’s Outdoor Discovery Centre (ODC) and various charities. To pull all of this together we are lucky to have a Sustainable Development Hub at JIS, which is a centrally located space where the different groups can meet and plan activities and events. There is also a Whole School Environment Committee, made up of students and staff who meet each term to ensure cohesion in our approach.
Upcoming events of the year for Education for Sustainable Development:
• House Eco-Reps Twilight Session: September 2024
• CNN (Call to Earth): November 2024
• Earth Week: 16th - 20 th June 2025
• ODC Enrichment Week: 1st - 4th July 2025
Outdoor Discovery Centre (ODC) - Jerudong International School (JIS Brunei) Eco-JIS Paper Recycling Initiative
For more information about specific initiatives and activities related to Education for Sustainable Development at JIS check out the following websites:
WHOLE SCHOOL MAIN EVENTS
RECENT EVENTS
