It Is A fast Changing World of Education Says Crown Prince

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office said that the nation's education era have undergone various changes and modernization.

He said that over the years every member of PGGMB had worked hard in support of the government in nation building in many areas irrespective of their capacities whether as ministers, high ranking government officials, teachers or even in their retirement. Awang Haji Antin said- the contributions albeit minimal - had enabled PGGMB to educate Brunei's young.

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al Muhtadee Billah the Crown Prince in his address stressed that the country's educational system's modernization was in line with the latest developments in the educational methods and technologies, as well as the latest socio-economic development in the country and globally.

His Royal Highness said the Malay Teachers' Association's role and contribution in the educational field should be made an example, especially in terms of providing building infrastructure and conducive learning facility.

The involvement of private schools will further increase opportunities for basic education where the need has increased from year to year.

His Royal Highness also made the following points:

As of 2006, 29 percent of the total students in the country were enrolled in private schools.

Statistics in 2005 also showed there were 177 private educational schools registered with the Ministry of Education.

This is a significant figure in the country's schools system.

The private sector's involvement in the schools system should not only be seen as the country's economical gain.

But more importantly, it had also succeeded in raising the quality of education for the country's population.

The achievement of an educational institution requires all stakeholders to be continuously committed.

And understands their respective roles in order to give the best attention and contributions.

His Royal Highness stressed on the need for continuous commitment and understanding by all stakeholders on their respective roles so as to give the best attention and contribution. This, His Royal Highness pointed out, constitutes one of the main challenges to the management of educational institutions toward ensuring the quality, diversity and sustenance of the educational system.

His Majesty's government welcomes the private sector's involvement in particular in the provision of the educational infrastructure.

This is crucial in ensuring sustenance in the supply of local human resource which will hopefully support the government's commitment in enhancing the quality of an educated and competent human resource.

The government also hopes that the private sector's involvement will also provide the competitive edge to further enhance the potential of the education industry as well as the nation's commerce.

The participation of the private sector in the educational field is also hoped to uphold the nation's aspiration, in producing educated citizens of calibre, through quality educational system.

The Ministry of Education should also perform its role in ensuring the private education sector does not betray the trust placed by parents to private schools in educating their children.

His Royal Highness viewed that the school management cost should not be the ultimate priority but should be balanced through enhancement of the quality of education delivered to students.

The Ministry of Education has enforced the Education Order 2003 and the Education Regulations 2004 with the objective to control the establishment and management of private schools.

The implementation of which also ensures the well-being and welfare of students enrolled in private schools.

Opportunities to pursue higher education are widely open subjects of His Majesty attending the private schools.

This includes enrolments into domestic higher learning institutions such as Universiti Brunei Darussalam and Institute Technology Brunei and the awards of government scholarships to those who qualified.

These opportunities can hopefully provide high motivation to students in achieving excellence in their respective studies.

The achievement of excellence of an educational institution is closely related to the roles of the respective school management and the capabilities of the entrusted teachers.

The capabilities of the teachers only would not be sufficient without the commitment from the students themselves who should inculcate discipline and strives to achieve personal excellence.

Subsequently, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince consented to officially declared open the PGGMB School Complex by signing a plaque.

His Royal Highness later toured the PGGMB School Complex. The school started its operation in January 2001 with only 86 students. To date the school is catering to more than 420 students under the supervision of 33 teachers. The visit began at the school's computer lab. The lab is equipped with 30 desktop computers use for computer projects for '0' level exams.

His Royal Highness then proceeded to the Science Exhibition. There were 14 different types of projects shown comprising Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The school has twenty two classrooms, 1 computer room, 3 science labs, an audio and video room, a playroom, a library, a staffroom and a sick bay. His Royal Highness was accompanied throughout the tour by the Minister of Education, Pehin Dato Haji Awang Abdul Rahman

The library for secondary students was also scrutinized by the Crown Prince. The facility is basically used for reference or academic studies. The library also provides direct internet surfing.

The Physics, Biology and Chemistry labs are among the facilities provided by the school. The labs are fully-equipped and each class can accommodate up to 25 students at one time.

Special Form Four and Five classes for Nepalese students drew the attention of His Royal Highness. The students are taught English by local and foreign teachers.

The primary school complex was also included in the royal itinerary. Initially the primary school was known as the PGGMB kindergarten. The first class commenced in January 1975 and in July of that year, the kindergarten was upgraded to a primary school and known as the Sekolah Persekutuan Guru-Guru Melayu Brunei, Jalan Telepok. The primary section then had more than 800 pupils and 50 teachers.

Subsequently, His Royal Highness watched performances by put up by primary and kindergarten pupils. The performances included silat - the Malay martial art of self defence and singing.

The vision to make the PGGMB school as an excellent educational platform has indeed become a reality. The institution recorded 100% passes in the lower primary assessment exams in the last 21 years of its 25 year establishment. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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