ISB Students Volunteer At Pusat Bahagia

Bandar Seri Begawan - The new cohort of Year 12 students from The International School, Brunei have been visiting Pusat Bahagia this month to fulfill a very important criteria of their International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma course.

"All IB students must complete at least 150 hours of community service, creative and sporting activities in order to graduate at the end of two years. This is a significant part of the CAS (Creativity, Action and Service) component of the IB Diploma Programme, as it encourages students to develop into proactive, independent and caring young adults," explained Mr Neil Elrick, the CAS Coordinator.

The IB students interacted with the children at the centre in an effort to gain a better understanding of their special needs and their developed skills.

The centre produces woven baskets, costume jewellery, songkok, kain sinjang and other local handicrafts through their classroom teaching and workshops.

"We were very touched when we visited Pusat Bahagia. The special children and teenagers there produce a variety of products. We were so impressed with their skills, especially when we realised some of the teachers were mute and blind as well. We want to help them sell their handicraft to raise extra funds as it would make them so proud of their achievements," said Danial Mahmud, an IB student.

Another IB student, Jona Tay expressed her concern for the children, "We are rehearsing song and dance performances to entertain these special children during their October birthday celebrations. This is a simple way for us to enrich their lives and bring more joy to them."

The IB students are currently working on plans to promote the centre and its handicrafts to both the ISB community as well as the wider community.

"This type of community service is invaluable, as our IB students become fully involved in genuinely helping others and recognising the importance of giving. Our students are also learning so much about teamwork as well as their own selves," added Mr Keith Powell, IB Coordinator.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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