Brunei To Take Part In IMSO 2006
By Azrol Azmi

Bandar Seri Begawan - A delegation of nine people, including six Primary 6 students from various schools, will be competing in the International Mathematics and Science Olympiad (IMSO) 2006 to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia from November 12 to 17.

A flag handing over ceremony and 'doa selamat' was held yesterday afternoon for the contingent at Main Conference Room of the Ministry of Education.

Guest of honour, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Policy and Planning) at the Ministry of Education, Awang Haji Mohd Daud bin Haji Mahmud, handed over the national flag to head of delegation, Dyg Jauyah binti Tuah.

In his speech, Awang Haji Mohd Daud said he hoped the students will be able to compete successfully with otherr participants and bring home a gold medal from the Olympiad.

He also called for more efforts to boost interests in science and technology in students. The deputy permanent secretary added that the Ministry of Education was well aware of efforts made by the Science, Technology and Environment Partnership (STEP) Centre, especially during competitions.

However, he- said the centre needed to review its roles and responsibilities to encourage more students to take an interest in science subjects. He also called for other science-related associations and companies to encourage more students to pursue science subjects.

The six competing students, aged 12 and below, recently completed their PSR examinations and are awaiting results. Two education officers will be accompanying them as tutors during the Olympiad in Jakarta.

Three of the students representing Brunei in the competition are winners of Primary School Science Olympiad (PSSO 2006), while the other three are winners of Primary School Mathematics Olympiad (PSMO 2006). Both competitions were organised by STEP Centre, in collaboration with Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd, earlier this year.

According to Awg Haji Metali bin Haji Mirasan, Acting Head of STEP Centre, objectives of the Olympiad are to improve competencies of elementary school students in mathematics and science and foster friendly relationships between primary school students of participating countries. It also aims to motivate students as well as increase and develop their talents and interest in mathematics and science.

Contestants for the 3rd IMSO 2006 are Awg Ahmad Safwan bin Dato Paduka Dr Hj Ismail, Dyg Amirah-binti Zamain, Awg Jasper Pang Yi Ern, Awg Muhammad Hazman bin Muhd Iskandar, Dyg Noor Azimah binti Hj Awg Mohd Jaafar and Awg Law Vi Yen. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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