On 3rd November 2026, students across Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary sections enjoyed a vibrant cultural experience in the form of an Angklung Performance and Workshop presented by Rumah Angklung Indonesia and co-hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Brunei Darussalam. 

The event introduced students to the angklung, a traditional Indonesian musical instrument crafted from bamboo. Through an engaging performance and interactive workshop, students learned about the instrument's rich history, cultural significance, and the craftsmanship involved in its creation. 

A special highlight of the event was the involvement of our students, who orchestrated several songs, including Tabole Bale. The workshop offered a unique opportunity to experience how music can connect people to culture, history and tradition. 

Beyond its musical value, students also learned how the Angklung has been used in community outreach. The presenters shared that workshops have been conducted for individuals with special needs and for stroke patients as a form of therapy, demonstrating the instrument's ability to encourage coordination and participation. This insight helped students appreciate the broader impact of music beyond performance and entertainment. 

The interactive nature of the workshop encouraged curiosity and meaningful engagement, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. Many students gained a deeper appreciation to the universal language of music. The event served as a wonderful reminder that learning extends beyond the classroom, allowing students to explore diversity and broaden their perspectives. 

St. George's School would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Rumah Angklung Indonesia for sharing their expertise and passion with our students, and to the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia for making this enriching cultural exchange possible. 

On 31st October 2026, a group of Year 6 and Year 7 students participated in a Ping Pong Clinic was held at Superttstar BN, Berakas. The purpose of the clinic was twofold. Firstly, to give beginners the opportunity to experience and learn the basics of ping pong. Secondly, to allow experienced students to further sharpen their skills and learn new techniques from professional coaches.

During the session, which ran from 8.30 to 11.30am, the students were guided on basic strokes, footwork, serving techniques and game rules. Beginners focused on fundamental skills, while the more experienced students practised advanced drills to improve their performance.

Transport and light refreshment were provided by the school. The accompanying teachers were Head of the Ping Pong Club, Teacher Apiza, and Teacher Olivia. Overall, the clinic was a beneficial and enjoyable experience for all students involved, undoubtably encouraging greater interest and participation in ping pong.

St. George’s School organised an educational field trip to The Impressionist Landscape, an art exhibition and digital immersive experience, at Balai Khazanah on Saturday, 7 November 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The visit involved 35 students, accompanied by Teacher Hajah Afiqah Hanum, Teacher Rebecca, Teacher Evelyn and Teacher Amirah.

The purpose of the visit was to provide students with first-hand exposure to original artworks and to deepen their understanding of the Impressionist art movement. Through observing the paintings, students had the opportunity to explore the distinctive use of colour, brushwork, composition, light and landscape painting techniques.

The exhibition also allowed students to appreciate how Impressionist artists captured natural scenery, atmosphere and everyday moments through their unique artistic styles. This experience provided valuable inspiration for students to develop their own creativity and artistic skills in their Art & Design studies.

Overall, the visit was a meaningful learning experience beyond the classroom, encouraging students to appreciate original artworks, explore different artistic approaches and develop a deeper interest in the world of art.

Learning beyond the classroom – inspiring creativity through art!

SGS FENCING CLUB – BDF FENCING NOVICE COMPETITION

The SGS Fencing Club participated in the BDF Fencing Novice Competition 2026, which was held on Sunday, 20 September 2026, from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm. The competition provided an opportunity for students to showcase their fencing skills, gain valuable competition experience and develop important qualities such as discipline, confidence, focus and sportsmanship.

A total of seven students represented St. George’s School in the competition. The students participated enthusiastically and demonstrated commitment throughout the event. Despite being a novice-level competition, the students were able to compete against other young fencers and gain valuable exposure to a competitive environment.

The SGS Fencing Club achieved encouraging results, with the following students receiving notable placements:

* Chee Zhi Xuan – Silver Medal
* Ak Mohammad Syafiq Raqin – Top 8, Boys
* Rachel Ong Siew Wee – Top 8, Girls

The achievements reflect the students’ hard work, dedication and continuous effort in developing their fencing skills. The participation also allowed the students to gain experience in handling competitive situations while demonstrating good sportsmanship and teamwork.

Today, teachers and staff from our Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary Sections came together wearing green for a special group photo in support of World Mental Health Day 2026.

This simple act reminds us that mental health matters to everyone. As educators and support staff, we play an important role in creating a school environment where kindness, understanding, respect, and support are part of our everyday culture. Let us continue to look after ourselves and one another, fostering a community where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered.

Together, we stand for awareness, compassion, and well-being. 💚

On Saturday, 3rd October 2026, the class of Kintergarten One from St. George’s School had an exciting and enjoyable educational field trip to Otterly Fun, Madang.

The students had the opportunity to explore and enjoy the indoor playground, where they engaged in fun and active play while developing their social, physical, and exploratory skills. They also took part in a colouring activity, allowing them to express their creativity and imagination.

To make the day even more special, the children enjoyed eating together with their friends, creating wonderful opportunities to practise sharing, socialising, and building friendships.

It was a fun-filled day of learning, exploring, playing, and making happy memories together!

Bandar Seri Begawan, Khamis, 24 September 2026 bersamaan 12 Rabiulakhir 1448H, seramai 6 orang pelajar daripada Tahun 10B dan 2 orang guru pengiring telah menghadiri majlis Program Belia Berselawat dengan tajuk 'Selawat Penyejuk Jiwa Belia' diadakan bersempena Sambutan Hari Belia Kebangsaan Kali ke-21 dan Sempena Sambutan Maulidur Rasul 1448 Hijrah yang diadakan di Dewan Riadah, Pusat Belia. Program tersebut bermula pada pukul 8 malam. 

Hadir selaku tetamu-tetamu khas ialah Menteri Hal Ehwal Ugama, Yang Berhormat Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Haji Mohammad Tashim bin Pengiran Haji Hassan; dan Menteri Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan, Yang Berhormat Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha. Turut hadir, Setiausaha-Setiausaha Tetap, Timbalan-timbalan Setiausaha Tetap, pegawai-pegawai kanan serta pegawai-pegawai dari Kementerian Hal Ehwal Ugama (KHEU) dan Kementerian Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan (KKBS). Dihadiri juga oleh guru-guru, pelajar-pelajar dan belia-belia Brunei. 

Inisiatif ini bertujuan untuk memantapkan identiti diri belia dan penerapan nilai-nilai murni dalam diri golongan muda menerusi pembudayaan amalan berselawat. Selain itu, ia berfungsi sebagai platform bagi menyatukan umat Islam, terutamanya para belia, dalam meningkatkan lafaz selawat ke atas Junjungan Besar Nabi Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam.

Acara tersebut dimulakan dengan bacaan Niat Sayyidul Istighfar dan Surah Al-Fatihah. Seterusnya, diikuti dengan Dikir Marhaban. Bagi menyemarakkan lagi suasana majlis, acara diserikan dengan persembahan tausyeh. Majlis kemudiannya diteruskan dengan bacaan beberapa selawat khusus, termasuk Selawat Tafrijiyyah (An Naariyah), Selawat Badriyah, Selawat An-Nuur, Selawat Asy-Syifa, dan Selawat Al-Fatih. 

Acara seterusnya menyaksikan pelaksanaan Forum Santai bertemakan 'Selawat Penyejuk Jiwa Belia' yang menampilkan tiga orang ahli panel jemputan. Mereka terdiri daripada penceramah Pusat Da’wah Islamiah, Yang Mulia Ustaz Haji Isham bin Ismail; Duta Bahasa 2018, Yang Mulia Awang Haji Abdul Rashid bin Awang Haji Damit; serta Kaunselor Bertauliah, Yang Mulia Dayang Nurul Hazirah binti Haji Johari. 

Kelancaran sesi perbincangan forum tersebut telah dikendalikan oleh Yang Dipertua Persatuan Alumni Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Awang Abdul Mujib bin Awang Sh’minan selaku moderator.

Dengan adanya program ini dapat menambahkan lagi kecintaan belia kepada Nabi Muhammad Sallallahu Alahi Wassalam dan menggalakkan lagi belia untuk memperbanyakkan selawat serta menyedarkan belia akan sentiasa berselawat untuk mendapat syafaat Rasullullah di akhirat nanti. 

Honouring the Hearts That Inspire and Educate

St George’s School Primary section celebrated Teachers’ Day 2026 with love, gratitude and joy on 26th September 2026 at the Parish Hall from 1:30 to 3:00 pm.

The celebration themed “Honouring the hearts that inspire and educate” was a heartfelt tribute to our dedicated teachers who inspire, teach, motivate and empower us every day.

The event commenced at 1:30pm with the arrival of guests, teachers and students, followed by the singing of the National Anthem and the School Song, filling the hall with pride and unity. The ceremony proceeded with a prayer recital by Ustaz Mohidin.

The programme continued with speeches. Our Deputy Principal, Mr Luxman Satchithanthan, delivered an inspiring address, appreciating the commitment and patience of all teachers. In his speech, the Deputy Principal reminded the students that “the best gift you can give your teacher is to listen when they are teaching, to try your best and be respectful, to treat your classmates with kindness and learn from your mistakes”.

In his closing speech, he expressed appreciation to the teachers and reminded the teachers “the difference you make in a child’s life, last a lifetime”.

This was followed by a touching speech by the Student Representative from Year 6A, Asfim who expressed sincere thanks on behalf of all students.

The highlight of the day was the colourful stage performances by our talented students:  welcoming dance by Year 5B, group singing Happy Teachers’ Day by Year 2A and 5A, Bumblebee dance by Year 2B, group singing Thank You Teacher by Year 3A, Loca dance by Year 1B, Hawaiian Hula-hula by Year 3B, The Honest Little Rabbit storytelling by Year 1A, solo song by Year 6A and Kicau Mania group dance by Year 4B.

Each performance was filled with enthusiasm and love for our teachers.

This was followed by the Appreciation Ceremony where tokens of appreciation were presented to all teachers as a gesture of gratitude for their dedication, patience and inspiration. A group photo session was held to capture the memorable moments.

The celebrations concluded with refreshments at the respective classrooms.

Truly, to teach is to touch a life forever. The celebration was a beautiful reminder of the invaluable role teachers play in shaping young minds.

Happy Teachers’ Day 2026! Thank you to our St. George’s Primary Teachers for your dedication, patience and inspiration!

On September 19th 2026, our school community gathered at the Parish Hall to celebrate one of the most anticipated events on our academic calendar: Teacher’s Day. It was a heartening occasion dedicated to expressing our heartfelt gratitude to the teachers who guide, inspire, and support us every single day. 

As the morning went on,students filled the hall, buzzing with excitement. Soon after, our guest of honor—the Chairman, Mr Anthony Liew—alongside our Principal,Mr Janidi Jingan, Deputy Principal, Mr Luxman Satchi and the esteemed teaching staff made their grand entry. They were greeted with enthusiastic applause and warm cheers from students in the hall, setting a cheerful tone for the rest of the day. 

The official program opened solemnly with a heartfelt doa recitation to seek blessings for the occasion. Following this, our Principal delivered an inspiring opening speech, expressing appreciation for the teachers' hard work and welcoming everyone to the celebration. 

With the formal proceedings complete, the stage came alive with an array of talented performances featuring students from Year 7 through Year 11. From bands to group dances, each year group brought creative energy to honor their favorite mentors. 

No Teacher’s Day celebration is complete without a bit of friendly competition, and interactive games organized for the teachers brought non-stop laughter to the entire hall, peaking with cheerful applause as the crowd voted for their favorite teachers. To wrap up the event on a touching note, our Year 10 prefects presented a heart-warming video featuring candid photos, clips, and student messages—a fitting tribute that left everyone with big smiles and happy tears. 

Above all, our deepest gratitude goes to our extraordinary teachers. Your unwavering dedication, patience, and passion shape our future every single day, far beyond what any single celebration could ever express. Thank you for guiding us, inspiring us, and making our school a place where we can truly grow. Happy Teacher’s Day! 

News prepared by Intan Batrisyah Binti Muhammad Khairulamin Year 10B

The whistle blows. The ball goes up. And just like that, another basketball season begins. This year, St George’s School once again stepped onto the court for the AEWON PPE Interschool Basketball Tournament 2026, an annual 5-on-5 competition bringing together schools from across Brunei.

For SGS, this year's tournament was about more than simply competing. It was about giving our students the opportunity to represent their school, challenge themselves against other schools, work together as a team and experience the excitement of competitive basketball.

24 Players. Two Teams. One SGS.
This year, SGS entered both the Boys' and Girls' competitions, with 12 boys and 12 girls selected to represent the school. All 24 players are members of the SGS Basketball Club, with students ranging from Year 7 to Year 11.

That meant our teams brought together students with different levels of experience.

Some have been playing basketball and representing SGS for several years. Others returned after competing in previous tournaments. And for some, this was their first time wearing the SGS jersey in an interschool competition.

The boys' team welcomed seven new players to the interschool squad this year, while the girls' team had four new players joining the team. For the girls, this tournament was particularly significant. This marked the third year that SGS has entered a girls' team, continuing the school's growing participation in girls' basketball.

The Tournament Begins... Then Stops
The tournament was scheduled to take place from 31 August to 20 September 2026.

Day 1 went ahead as planned, and the players were ready to compete. But the tournament soon faced an unexpected challenge. Due to the haze, the remaining matches had to be postponed. For the players, that meant waiting.

Training continued. The teams had to stay focused. And everyone had to be patient while waiting for the competition to resume.

Finally, on 8 September, after the haze had subsided, the tournament was able to continue. The wait was over. The SGS players were back on court.

The First Team to Take the Court
With the competition resuming, the SGS Girls were among the first to begin their tournament campaign. They were placed in Group A, alongside ISB and Maktab Duli. Meanwhile, the Boys were preparing for their own challenge in Group B, where they would face Maktab Sains, SMJA, Pusat Tingkatan Enam Belait (PTEB) and JIS. Four matches stood between the SGS Boys and a possible place in the semi-finals.

Different opponents. Different challenges. Two SGS teams.

And the tournament was about to reveal just how much determination our players had brought to the court.

NEXT: MORE THAN THE SCORE
The SGS Girls took on Maktab Duli and ISB, with special support from an alumna. How did our girls fare against these two schools? Find out in Part 2!