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Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College

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Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College
Maktab Sains Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan
The school under construction in c. 1966
Address
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Simpang 125, Jalan Muara

Bandar Seri Begawan
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BB4713

Brunei
Coordinates4°56′46″N 114°57′02″E / 4.94607°N 114.95061°E / 4.94607; 114.95061
Information
Former names
  • Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Malay College (1971–1978)
  • Paduka Seri Begawan Malay College/Science School (1978–1985)
School typePublic sixth form
Established23 September 1971 (1971-09-23)
School districtCluster 3
AuthorityMinistry of Education
PrincipalDayangku Norhasima
Years offered7–13
GenderCoeducational
Area35 acres (14 ha)
Houses4
Colour(s)Purple White
AffiliationCIE
WebsiteOfficial Instagram

The Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College (MSPSBS or Maktab Sains Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan),[1] colloquially known as Maktab Sains (MS), is a government secondary school and sixth form college in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. It is regarded as Brunei's top government-run secondary school; it admits only exceptional pupils and is well-known for its rigorous standards for both academic and extracurricular accomplishment.[2]

Namesake

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Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III is honoured by the name of the university. Throughout the late Sultan's 17-year rule, Brunei saw substantial changes. The Melayu Islam Beraja philosophy, which serves as the nation's ruling ideology, was also created by him.[3] In order to get his people ready for the state's sovereign rights to be restored, which his predecessor had initiated and sparked by the nationalist movement in Brunei at the end of World War II. He also started economic and social change.[4] He took on the title of Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan upon his resignation on 4 October 1967.[5]

History

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Following Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III's accession to the throne, Brunei's Malay primary school curriculum started to take shape. He has made it possible for locals to pursue more extensive education.[6] Founded on 30 January 1966, the First Malay Secondary School (SMMP or Sekolah Menengah Melayu Pertama)[a][8] was home to up to 900 pupils registered from all four districts.[9] Its founding allowed pupils to pursue secondary education, the Malay primary school education began to take shape.[6]

Following that, a maximum of 1,000 applicants from levels one, two, and three were permitted to take the Primary School Certificate (Sijil Rendah Pelajaran) examination. The first principal of the school was Dr. B. Simaudjuntak, who arrived from a neighbouring country; A. Sabtu bin Muhammad served as the deputy. There were forty-one instructors present at that time, four of them were from the Malaysian peninsula. Every Sunday, the school's students attended lectures by royal officials to gain valuable insights that would assist them in their future work. The council of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College organised these lectures, with Menteri Besar Marsal Maun being the first to deliver one. On 2 July 1966, SMMP held its first Maulud of the Prophet Muhammad celebration outside the school, with Zain Serudin invited as the guest lecturer for the occasion.[9]

The subjects offered at this school include science and arts, while home economics and carpentry were introduced in April 1971.[7] It was formally established as the Paduka Seri Begawan Malay College (Maktab Melayu Paduka Seri Begawan)[8] on 23 September 1971, by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III.[10] Initially, it had 1,000 students, including 350 students from sixth form, and 75 teaching staff. This school, built at a cost of about B$12.5 million on 35 acres (14 ha), can accommodate 500 students with residential facilities for both males and females, and features a library, science labs, home economics facilities, carpentry studios, and a hall.[7] Malay and English-medium programs up to Form V were adopted in 1976. In 1978, Science School (Sekolah Sains) was added to its name.[8]

In order to accommodate the sixth form in the English language, its status was upgraded to a college, and renamed to Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College (Maktab Sains Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan) was adopted in 1985.[8] As the number of students increased, the school was renovated to accommodate the growing student population. On 3 February 1994, the school was temporarily relocated to a new building in Kampong Rimba. After the renovations were completed on 2 April 2005, 11 years later, the school returned to its original premises.[b] Since 2007, Form I students have been scheduled for the afternoon session due to a shortage of classrooms. In 2008, Year 8 students were also scheduled for the afternoon session. The Year 7 students of 2008 were the first cohort to experience the SPN 21 initiative.[11]

School life

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The four sporting houses of Maktab Sains are Pahlawan, Hulubalang, Panglima and Laksamana.[12]

Notable alumni

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  • Notable Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College Alumni
  • Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei
    Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei
  • Al-Muhtadee Billah, Crown Prince of Brunei
    Al-Muhtadee Billah, Crown Prince of Brunei
  • Abdul Mateen, Prince of Brunei
    Abdul Mateen, Prince of Brunei
  • Azemah Ni'matul Bolkiah, Princess of Brunei
    Azemah Ni'matul Bolkiah, Princess of Brunei
  • Wafi Aminuddin, national football player
    Wafi Aminuddin, national football player
  • Abdul Mutalib, former Minister of Transport and Infocommunications
    Abdul Mutalib, former Minister of Transport and Infocommunications

Notes

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  1. ^ It was also known as Jalan Muara Malay Secondary School.[7]
  2. ^ Despite the college's long-standing policy of not admitting outside students for its sixth form, this policy was altered in the beginning of 1995 when exceptional pupils from other Bruneian institutions were accepted.[2]

References

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  1. ^ THE NATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEM FOR THE 21st CENTURY SPN21 (PDF). Bandar Seri Begawan: Ministry of Education. 2013. p. 14.
  2. ^ a b Sidhu 2009, p. 174.
  3. ^ Dayangku Herney Zuraidh binti Pengiran Haji Rosley (2007). "Pemerintahan Sultan Omar 'Ali Saifuddien III (1950-1967)" (PDF). www.history-centre.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  4. ^ Hussainmiya (1995). Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III and Britain "The Making of Brunei Darussalam". Oxford University Press. ISBN 967-65-3106-5.
  5. ^ Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei (1968). Perpuspaan Ogos 1968 (in Malay). p. 46.
  6. ^ a b Hajah Roziana binti Haji Mahmud (March 2020). "Pendidikan Melayu Wanita Brunei, 1950-1985: Persekolahan Rendah dan Menengah". SUSURGALUR: Jurnal Kajian Sejarah & Pendidikan Sejarah (in Malay). 8 (1). Minda Masagi Press: 75. eISSN 2684-7388. ISSN 2302-5808.
  7. ^ a b c Masliyanah 2017, p. 8.
  8. ^ a b c d Mohamad, Lyna (2023-09-18). "Former students walk down memory lane at reunion". Borneo Bulletin Online. Archived from the original on 2024-08-23. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  9. ^ a b c Abdul Rahman, Haji Mohd Daud (2018-11-16). "Penubuhan awal Sekolah Menengah Melayu Pertama". Media Permata Online (in Malay). Archived from the original on 2018-11-16. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  10. ^ "PEMBUKAAN RASMI MAKTAB MELAYU PADUKA SERI BEGAWAN SULTAN" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 29 September 1971. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
  11. ^ Masliyanah 2017, p. 9.
  12. ^ Ahmad, Huraizah (2007-04-27). "Hulubalang rules sports in MSPSBS". sultanate.com. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  13. ^ Sidhu 2009, p. 9.
  14. ^ a b c d "Members of Alumni Class of '64". Class of 64 Library. 2010-05-20. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
  15. ^ Sidhu 2009, p. 36.
  16. ^ Kon, James (2006-01-15). "Her Royal Highness among Science College graduates". sultanate.com. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  17. ^ Sidhu 2009, p. 214.
  18. ^ "Two lucky winners fly off to Germany for football camp". The Brunei Times. 27 August 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  • Masliyanah Md Yusop (2017). "Perasmian: Maktab Melayu Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan". Majalah Pusaka (in Malay). 39. Bandar Seri Begawan: Brunei History Centre: 8–9.
  • Sidhu, Jatswan S. (2009-12-22). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-7078-9.
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