50 Students Develop Skills At OGDC Discovery Camp
By Liza Mohd

Bandar Seri Begawan - The OGDC Discovery Camp, `Enriching the Mind', organised in partnership with STEP Centre, Ministry of Education ended yesterday morning with a closing ceremony.

More than 50 Secondary Two students from 32 schools throughout the country took part in the four-day camp.

The camp was designed specifically for the first term school holiday and through this programme, participants were exposed to leadership skills and were taught the importance of working together as a team.

Representing Dyg Hjh Norjum bte Hj Yusop, Acting .Director of Schools, as the chief guest was Pg Hj Idris bin Pg Hj Bakar, Assistant Director of Schools.

Dyg Hjh Norjum noted in her speech that one of Brunei's educational objectives is to produce individuals with science skills.

She believes that one of the ways to achieve this is by holding yearly projects such as the OGDC Discovery Camp.

The camp has been held since 2003 and is organised by the Ministry of Education through the Science, Technology and Environment Centre (STEP), and BSP through the Seria Oil and Gas Discovery Centre (OGDC).

Among the objectives of the camp were to stir up students' interest in science and technology, and to give them more information about the oil and gas industry.

The acting director noted that there has been an increase in the number of participants, saying that it was a positive sign. She hoped that more students would take part in future.

Students are encouraged to grab hold of the golden opportunity by taking part in the camp, as they would be able to exchange ideas and also develop their knowledge.

The acting director also urged school principals to give their continued support in making the OGDC Discovery Camp a Success.

Meanwhile, Pg Hj Idris, Assistant Director of Schools, toured the campsite and witnessed a water rocket demonstration.

Besides fitness and endurance outdoor activities, participants were required to produce a-drama, which involved singing, dancing and acting, based on topics given on Monday.

The best performance was staged yesterday morning, which showcased students' creativity in scripting a drama.

After the drama show, prizes and certificates were presented to participating students. Winners were awarded with special prizes for their exemplary leadership quality and outstanding creativity and talent.

The activities organised during the camp were Discovery Extreme (a treasure hunt-like activity), Technology Challenge (designed to ignite students' creativity and innovativeness), Water Rocket Challenge and Sci-Tech Programme (a hands-on activity which included making recycled paper, stage performances as well as activities with BSP Fire Station). -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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