Eight Students To Attend Asia-Pacific Children’s Meet In Japan
By Azaraimy HH

Bandar Seri Begawan - Eight Secondary One students are set to leave for Fukuoka, Japan to take part in the 16th Asia-Pacific Children's Convention on July 10.

The convention is aimed to bring about acknowledgement on multi-cultural diversity in the Asia-Pacific region.

It is also expected to initiate the birth of a new generation of youngsters who possess better global perspective and international awareness.

A flag presentation and blessing ceremony was held yesterday at the Dewan Bakti in Beribi Telanai School.

Students, who were chosen from 80 applicants from various schools nationwide, attended the ceremony.

Guest of honour Cikgu Apsah bte Hj Abd Majid, Director of Schools at the Ministry of Education, hoped the students would be active by participating in all activities and make friends at the convention.

During the ceremony yesterday, the students showcased before guests and parents two of their cultural performances, Joget Seri Kenangan and Aduk-Aduk, which will be performed at the convention.

The students are: Ferdy Firman Syah from St. George, Ahmad Fauzi of St Margeret's School, Mohamad Nur Taufiq Ad-deep Hamdan from SM Sultan Sharif Ali, AK. Mohd Hanafi and Nurafina and Fathin Hj Abdul Manap from MSPSBS, Dk Nadzatul Hayatt from Beribi Telanai School and Enny Erwany from SM Sufri Bolkiah.

They will be accompanied by Cikgu Hjh Ainah Hj Ibrahim, and peace ambassadors Dk Hjh Ena Suraya Pg Hj Mohammad and Syaza Muzini. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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