OxBridge sharing session for prospective undergraduates at PTET (14.9.2017)

Khong Yu Neng, a fourth and final year Chemistry undergraduate from Oxford University and Shaun SIm, a fourth and final year Chemical Engineering undergraduate from Cambridge University were present at Tutong Sixth Form Centre (PTE Tutong) yesterday to deliver a briefing on university application and the admission process.

Borneo Bulletin and Media Permata covered the story.

Oxford and Cambridge, two of the most historic and prestigious universities in the world, are the top universities in the United Kingdom, and are collectively known as OxBridge. All the sixth form centres in Brunei were invited to attend, including higher education counsellors and their prospective applicants.

The Madam Principal, Cg Hjh Murni binti Abdullah and the Deputy Principal Academic, Cg Rozieana binti Hj Zini were present, with the former presenting tokens of appreciation to both presenters upon the conclusion of the briefing.

Prospective applicants can review online the slides that Shaun and Yu Neng used for their presentation at, http://bit.ly/2wXSAoU

PTET MOE scholars for first degree 2017/2018 (30.8.2017)

The MOE recently held a gathering for UK-bound students funded under the MOE as well as the loan financing option.

PTET is proud to announce that the following students have been awarded full MOE scholarships for their undergraduate degrees in the UK,
1. Teo Zhi Perng (PTET 2015/2016) - Imperial College London, UK
2. Arzree Anak Francis (PTET 2015/2016) - University of Reading, UK
3. Nur Adlina binti Hj Azman (PTET 2015/2016) - University of Leeds, UK
4. Nurin Nabahah @ Aisyah binti A. Arzmi (PTET 2014/2015) - Cardiff University, UK
5. Farah Nadillah binti Bakri (PTET 2014/2015) - University of Reading, UK

Another student had also secured the full MOE scholarship for her study in Australia to commence in January 2018.
6. Mar Rohadatul Aisy binti Umar (PTET 2015/2016) - University of Queensland, Australia

The school is immensely proud of their achievements and wish them all the best in their future endeavours. Current and prospective students of PTET can also aspire to one day supersede these achievements and carry the school's name further onwards and upwards.

PTET hosts open days for prospective students (30.8.2017)

Students from its feeder schools attended PTE Tutong for an open day during the morning session. In addition to general briefing, the attendees mainly Year 11 students of their respective secondary schools entered subject briefings where they have opportunity to discover more about their potential subject at A-Level.

The school wishes the students who came for the open day well for their upcoming O-Level examinations, and hope their academic achievements then would enable them to take up the A-Level option at PTET.

PTET students participated in OGDC science communications fair (26.8.2017)

Borneo Bulletin covered this story.

PTET students proudly represented the college in the OGDC science communications fair recently. They are
1) Khoo Soon Ming (L6-3)
2) Muhammad Khaizuran bin Hj Jefri (L6-2)
3) Muhammad Syahmi bin Hj Kamaluddin (L6-3)
4) Muhammad Afif Ruzaini bin Muhammad Sofian (L6-1)
5) Fatin Aimuni binti Hj Suffian (L6-3)
6) Nurul Afiyah Huang binti Mohammed Faiz Nabil (L6-3)
7) Nurul Farahiyah binti Hj Abdul Razak Sidi (L6-3)
8) Nurul Izzah binti Hj Tarmidi (L6-3)

They were supported by science department tutors:
1) Cg Teo Kui Sheng
2) Cg Siti Rohaini
3) Cg Siti Nabilah Ahmad
4) Cg Siti Akmar

As in the previous preliminaries in the other districts, the judges were not the only deciding factor in the teams' scores, since the students' performances will be uploaded onto the OGDC's Facebook page for visitors to cast their votes.

            

Voting on the Facebook page is as simple as clicking the 'Like' button under any video which appeals most to the viewer. The public's cote counts for as much as 20 per cent in the overall score of the students' performance, while the rest is mainly based on results from the official panel of judges.

The students from PTET would be counting on your support!

Entrepreneurs share stories of blood, sweat and tears at PTE Tutong (23.8.2017)

Borneo Bulletin and Media Permata covered the story.

The Business department of Tutong Sixth Form Centre (PTE Tutong) hosted an entrepreneurship talk for its Year 12 Lower Sixth students. New Gate Plus, a software company and Take5.bn, a cafe business, shared their stories of sweat, blood and tears.

Md Firdaus bin Zulkipli, a former student of PTE Tutong founded Take5.bn cafe in May 2016, when cafe businesses were booming in the Sultanate.

The other speaker, Agus Muslim Jaenuddin established New Gate Plus Company in March 2015. As an award-winning Information Technology (IT) developer start-up, the passionate and creative young Bruneian aspire to solve global challenges through IT solutions.

Former students of PTE Tutong, or of its former site, SMSO, who did any of the Business department subjects including Economics, Accounting or Business Studies are invited to sign up onto the PTET Business Department Alumni group accessible by clicking this link, or via https://goo.gl/2xKiiB.

Program IMAN - Sesi Warkah 2017 (16.8.2017 - 17.8.2017)

Borneo Bulletin and Media Permata covered the event.

The event began with opening remarks delivered by the Principal. A briefing session was then delivered by invited speaker, Ustaz Hj Mohd Syahiran bin Hj Md Sofian, Dean of KUPUSB, titled "Role of parents in preparing their children to face upcoming examinations".

The event concluded with the presentation of a token of appreciation from the school to the invited speaker.

Twinning programme fosters friendship and builds maturity (9.8.2017)

The Tutong Sixth Form Centre (PTE Tutong) spent five days in Singapore from 31st July to 4th August 2017, as part of the school twinning programme with Tampines Junior College (TPJC) Singapore.

Borneo Bulletin and Media Permata covered the story.

Its main objective was to foster international friendship and understanding among Singaporean and Bruneian students. In addition to the school immersion, which doubtless is an unforgettable memory for PTET students with their TPJC buddies, the students have also grown in maturity and independence during the short trip away from family.

The Brunei delegation also visited historical places of interest and cultural landmarks, including the Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Glam, Arab Street, Gardens by the Bay, Marina Barrage, Merlion Park, Urban Redevelopment Agency (URA) City Gallery, Peranakan Museum and the National Museum.

PTET was represented by Cg Azrin as head of delegation, supported by Cg Adyani and Cg Onn. While at TPJC, their tutors - Ms Janet Leong, Ms Chong Keting, Mrs Agnes Teo and Mr Tan Chee Boon - were very hospitable and accommodating.