Eco-Active Student Awarded In SCB’s Grow-Your-Plant Contest
By Ben Ng

Bandar Seri Begawan - Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) yesterday presented awards to students who participated in the SCB's Grow-Your-Plant Competition, where they contested to grow tallest and healthiest plants.

The 15 finalists from three participating schools - Jerudong International School, Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Primary School and Pusar Ulak Primary School - proudly displayed their plants in front of SCB staff, school principals and members of the media.

The competition launched in October last year was aimed at raising awareness on environmental conservation among Bruneian youths, and acting as a medium in promoting the importance of being eco-active.

"It is with great pride to see today, that the `seeds of change' planted just over three months ago has blossomed beautifully. The Grow-Your-Plant competition is a fun and unique way the youth can participate in ecoactivities, and this can help develop a mindset where the conservation of the earth comes second nature," SCB Chief Executive Officer, Siew Chuen said in her opening remarks.

"These children are the future guardians of Mother Earth and we have the responsibility to be role models by educating the youths through our actions and not by words alone. We at Standard Chartered Bank have a commitment to be the right partner to the community, as well as the environment, and this is just one of the ways we can raise awareness and make a difference. I'd like to take the opportunity to thank the schools involved for making this event a success," she concluded.

The CEO then measured the remaining 15 plants to select the five winners with the best plants. Nur Asyiqin Bazilah Hj Ali Hassan took first place winning an SCB "My Dream Savings Account" worth $200.

Coming in second was Nicholas Been who also won an SCB dream savings account worth $100. Third, fourth and fifth place winners each took home bookstore vouchers worth $50. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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