Creative ways to spend the school holidays
Creative pursuits: (Top) Some parents took their children to the Serasa beach during the school holidays, while others (Above) spent time with the pets seen there. Pictures: Zamri Zainal
Monday, June 16, 2008
THE school holidays have finally landed. Some students who are sitting for exams, such as 'O' level are having extra classes during the holidays.
Students, such as those in Girls Arabic School who are having exams right after the holidays, have no time for any other activity.
As for the other students, we can almost hear their collective sighs of relief after working hard for half-a-year.
Some students are fortunate enough to travel with their parents to places like Thailand or Kota Kinabalu, but what about the others whose parents have to work or have other commitments?
All parents are, however, in agreement that a child's creativity is one of the most important things that they and the community as a whole should consider nurturing.
In conjunction with the reading month, our four public libraries namely, The Central Library at the nation's capital, The Lambak Kanan Library, Muara Library and the Seria Library have set up educational activities for students to do during the school holidays.
Activities such as colouring for the toddlers, book exhibitions, scrabble competitions, writing competitions are open to the public, especially the youth during school holidays.
Dk Roz Alia, an educational facilitator from Leaps Facility in Delima has opened a book club for students from the ages of five years to 13 years old. She stated that the main aim of this book club was to get acquainted with books and enhance their reading ability. She also urged youths to set up fan clubs, such as for movies, music or computers.
The Alliance Francaise, is organising workshops for youth who are interested in spray painting. It is also open to the public. The five-day workshop, aimed at encouraging art lovers to pursue their creativity, will be held next week by three French artists.
Secondary 5 student Chien Yee from Science College urged for more activities. She said that it would be nice to have a computer club and hang out with other students who love computers as much as she does.
Another student Fez, who loves art and wanted to design his own T-shirts said that it would be great if there is one that promotes his interest.
Parents were also urged to find creative activities for their kids or even encourage them to do voluntary work.
They can volunteer for causes such as the Myanmar Plight or The China Earthquake victims. This will help them be better persons and more empathic individuals.
A parent in his early 40s, called on government and private sectors to participate in engaging these students in activities that involve the mind and the physical aspects of a child's growth.
He stressed that there have been too many kids who are now hanging at cyber cafes or wasting time at the mall and this can cause quite a societal problem.
He suggested that the youth take advantage of our wildlife and have trips to Belalong and even mentioned overseas exchange programmes for kids.
Most people in general agreed that students need more activities planned for them during the school holidays. Activities that are productive. Activities that can shape the future minds of Brunei. Needless to say, a creative child is an intelligent child.The Brunei Times
Students, such as those in Girls Arabic School who are having exams right after the holidays, have no time for any other activity.
As for the other students, we can almost hear their collective sighs of relief after working hard for half-a-year.
Some students are fortunate enough to travel with their parents to places like Thailand or Kota Kinabalu, but what about the others whose parents have to work or have other commitments?
All parents are, however, in agreement that a child's creativity is one of the most important things that they and the community as a whole should consider nurturing.
In conjunction with the reading month, our four public libraries namely, The Central Library at the nation's capital, The Lambak Kanan Library, Muara Library and the Seria Library have set up educational activities for students to do during the school holidays.
Activities such as colouring for the toddlers, book exhibitions, scrabble competitions, writing competitions are open to the public, especially the youth during school holidays.
Dk Roz Alia, an educational facilitator from Leaps Facility in Delima has opened a book club for students from the ages of five years to 13 years old. She stated that the main aim of this book club was to get acquainted with books and enhance their reading ability. She also urged youths to set up fan clubs, such as for movies, music or computers.
The Alliance Francaise, is organising workshops for youth who are interested in spray painting. It is also open to the public. The five-day workshop, aimed at encouraging art lovers to pursue their creativity, will be held next week by three French artists.
Secondary 5 student Chien Yee from Science College urged for more activities. She said that it would be nice to have a computer club and hang out with other students who love computers as much as she does.
Another student Fez, who loves art and wanted to design his own T-shirts said that it would be great if there is one that promotes his interest.
Parents were also urged to find creative activities for their kids or even encourage them to do voluntary work.
They can volunteer for causes such as the Myanmar Plight or The China Earthquake victims. This will help them be better persons and more empathic individuals.
A parent in his early 40s, called on government and private sectors to participate in engaging these students in activities that involve the mind and the physical aspects of a child's growth.
He stressed that there have been too many kids who are now hanging at cyber cafes or wasting time at the mall and this can cause quite a societal problem.
He suggested that the youth take advantage of our wildlife and have trips to Belalong and even mentioned overseas exchange programmes for kids.
Most people in general agreed that students need more activities planned for them during the school holidays. Activities that are productive. Activities that can shape the future minds of Brunei. Needless to say, a creative child is an intelligent child.The Brunei Times
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