Bandar Seri Begawan - The sights and sounds of Brunei have been captured on film by seven students as they wrapped up works on the 'Our World' project, allowing their counterparts in England and Botswana to get a glimpse at what life is like in this part of the world.
The seven SMPAP Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah students embarked on the journey to film numerous tourist hotspots in the `Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures' for the project, which was led by CfBT teacher Jean Kiekopf, and jointly sponsored by the Ministry of Education and CfBT.
Brunei, Botswana and England are involved in the project that allows the involved students a chance to teach their peers in different corners of the world about the important conservation issues in their respective countries.
The project was launched in July 2010 after the SMPAP Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah students of Years 8A and 5D learnt the art of animation and documentary film making.
The first film documented the importance of the rainforest, taking a look at the problems faced in the rest of Borneo and the available solutions to the problems. It was also a chance to point out the success of rainforest management here in Brunei.
Following their SPE, the seven enthusiastic Year 8A students decided to do a follow-up film on the Sultanate, showing their peers in England and Botswana where exactly Brunei is and what it is like living here.
Said Jean Kiekopf, "I am so proud of the initiative that the students have taken. They have become very competent in all aspects of filmmaking and have taken responsibility for planning and filming this mini documentary."
CfBT Chief executive James Douglas said, "This project enables students to practise and improve their English, whilst learning important new skills such as animation and film production.
"This will help them to make positive contributions to Bruneian society in their later life. CfBT is very pleased to support the holistic education of young Bruneians through such an exciting project."
The first resource about the rainforest is currently being showcased and shared with all heads of English Department across the country.
Both the Ministry of Education and. CfBT is hoping it will inspire other students to attempt such projects as part of their School-Based Assessment for the SPN 21.
CfBT Education Director Greg Keaney said, "CfBT is very enthusiastic about the next phase of the project and congratulates Ms Jean Kiekopf and all the 'Our World' teams on its success so far."
Students in England who have seen the film have been delighted to learn about the rainforest from the Bruneian students and are currently planning their own film about recycling waste and problems caused by landfill sites.
Nurashadyatul Asyiqen, one of the students involved in the project, said, "I am really looking forward to seeing what the students in England and Africa do and I hope there will be a chance to do more film-making next year."
The seven Brunei students are
Nurrafwaziela @ Nur Aleeza binti Nordin, Nurul Syahmi binti Samsul Bahrin, Nur Aqilah binti Ahmad, Nurul Fatin binti Hanape, Nurashadyatul Asyiqen binti Mohd Kamal, Afiffah Fatin binti Hj Yahya and Batrisya Taqiah binti Hj Mohd Zamari. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
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