PDS grooms young journalists
By Cedrina Norlaila A. Clark

The young journalists writing down their thoughts on the majestic view of the mosque
Photo: Allan L

The Journalist Society of PDS School Secondary Section, led by its adviser Mr. Eric Lim, organised a Photography and Writing Workshop at the famous Kampong Ayer in the capital recently. The group activity allowed its members to hold, focus and take snapshots of the uniquely structured stilt houses and the docking water taxis of Kampung Ayer using their own set of cameras.

The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque also caught the attention of the young enthusiasts.

The secondary students eagerly took snapshots of almost every interesting subject around the area.

While the young photographers were busy with their lenses, the others searched for their own peaceful corner where they could put into writing their thoughts and impressions of the place. Some wrote about the majestic view of the river while the others wrote stories on the boat people.

The young and aspiring journalists were coached and assisted by Mr. Allan Landingin, Head of Advertising & Publicity of PDS School and PDS International School. After an hour and a half of hands-on training and personal coaching to the young photographers, the photos turned out to be a surprise to all of them.

Some of the shots looked as if they were taken by a professional photographer, the students themselves commented.

Izzati Bte Hj Hamdani, a secondary school student, did not believe her accomplishment after seeing the photos. She took a shot of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque which looked like those featured in Brunei postcards.

The Journalist Society is planning more activities before the end of this school term.

The active officers and members are planning to organise a graphic design and newspaper lay-out seminar cum workshop sometime in June this year.

After gaining sufficient training in photography, writing and publication, the group plans to do a major contribution to the publication and maintenance of the school's newsletter and website.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin