Real UK 2004 competition
By Dk Suria Rina PHA

For the second time, the British Council will hold the Real UK 2004 Competition. Approved by the Ministry of Education, this exciting competition is open to students aged between 16 and 18-years-old.

Ms Amanda Criffiths, Director of the British Council of Brunei, stated that the entry this year was similar to last year. Entrants need to make a personal video presentation saying who they are and where they are from. They need to tell British Council of their aspirations for studying and career and their impression of the United Kingdom as well as how it may provide the opportunities they seek.

She added that a tape or CD of the video need to be brought to the British Council together with the entry form signed by their parents and tutor.

The major prize for this exciting competition is an all expense paid trip to the UK for two weeks for two winners from Brunei. The journey will begin on March 13, 2004 and end on March 27. The second week of the trip coincides with the Brunei Term 1 School Holiday.

The two winners last year, Dyg Siti Reyhanah and Dyg Rina Rahmizah, had a wonderful time in the UK. They travelled from London to Cardiff before heading north to Liverpool and on to Scotland. They visited several universities and the British industry organisation and even went to a football match before attending a high level reception in London.

The competition will close on January 16 at 5 pm. Final judging will take place in the third week of January 2004 and the two winners will be announced on January 30 at a major public event showcasing the best entries. For more details, contact the British Council at 2237742 ext 25 or visit the website www.britishcouncil.org/brunei. Information packs have also been sent to secondary schools in Brunei.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin