Trip to SMARTER
On March 14th, all Sociology students and teachers had a visit to SMARTER Sengkurong to hand in our donations from Sociology Charity Race and Charity Sale. We arrived at 2 p.m and were greeted by all the staffs on duty. Students were divided into groups and were given a tour around the area. Some of us were also given a chance to talk and interact with the children who were having their afternoon classes. We were brought to their classes, dining area, play area, swimming pool and trampoline area.
Nevertheless, it was a very fun visit. Not only we get to see the children, we could also experience how they study and manage their time schedule. It was indeed an eye-opening experience, just like our trip to Pusat Bahagia.
After an hour or so touring around, we were brought to their play area, where we the teachers handed in our donations to the founder of SMARTER, Malai Abdullah. After that, we had a group photo with all the children. The trip ended at about 4 p.m.
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Nevertheless, it was a very fun visit. Not only we get to see the children, we could also experience how they study and manage their time schedule. It was indeed an eye-opening experience, just like our trip to Pusat Bahagia.
After an hour or so touring around, we were brought to their play area, where we the teachers handed in our donations to the founder of SMARTER, Malai Abdullah. After that, we had a group photo with all the children. The trip ended at about 4 p.m.
Commonwealth Day
Celebrated at every second Monday of March, this year's World Commonwealth Day's theme is Women As Agent Of Change. PTE Katok is not an exception in marking this important day. In conjunction to this, uncountable - and even unreadable to some extent - signatures were made at the large white banner provided as students and teachers gathered to express their love towards their female role models.
SMARTER talk - increasing the awareness of Individuals With Autism
Today, March 3rd, PTEKatok was blessed with the presence of the founder of SMARTER (Society for the Management of Autism Related issues in Training, Education and Resources) Malai Hj Abdullah bin Hj Malai Othman. It is a huge gratitude for all of us who attended his presentation regarding the the awareness of Autism in the society.
In his an hour and a half talk in the LT 1, we were shown the activities and the pictures of the students at SMARTER and were touched with their performances such as them going to the dentist and fine-dining. This showed that individuals with autism are able to be independent if they are given chances.
SMARTER is an association run by Parents and Family members for parents and family members exclusively for Autism with the motto “from the Cradle To the Grave In a seamless journey to independence”
The sociology department invited our guest of honour so that we become aware of the reason for the charity race which soon will be held on March 10th - to collect a donation for the SMARTER organisation.
The talk ended with a Q&A session and the promoting of the SMARTER play “Oddy in the Woods”.
Sociology trip to JaPeM and Pusat Bahagia for U6 students!
The event started at 9 a.m with the recital of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat at Dewan Citra Budaya. It then proceeded to a briefing by one of the officers in Jabatan Pembangunan Masyarakat (JAPEM) regarding their section, receivers of the support as well as acts and orders available under JAPEM.
After the briefings, all students and teachers were opened to a question-and-answer session regarding on the briefings given. Everyone was then welcomed to enjoy the meal provided.
After the sessions, students were brought to Pusat Bahagia Brunei-Muara to visit and interact with the special students. They were brought for touring around the classrooms of different uses where they can interact and take pictures with the students of Pusat Bahagia.
One of the people that had to study Braille due to being blind.After the touring, they went to the shop where all sold items are hand-made by students of Pusat Bahagia and some even bought a couple of things, as a reminder to the wonderful visit.
They proceeded to the hall to enjoy the performances of students of Pusat Bahagia. One of our students even got the chance to perform for everyone!
Performance by the school's band!The trip was definitely an eye-opener for everyone and it was such a great experience. On behalf of the sociology students, we would like to thank our teachers who were involved in organizing such event and making it successful!
Photo session with all the U6 Sociology students and the teaching staff and students of Pusat Bahagia!
Day 2 of Lower Six Orientation
Shortly after, they were further entertained with the CCA performances in the MPH. Following that, they were given the time to register for their respective CCA clubs that they are interested in.
Their two-days orientation wrapped up with the recital of the student's Ikrar and a remarkable speech delivered by our beloved Principal.
And on behalf of the seniors and members of the staff, we would like to officially welcome the juniors to PTEK!
