Khong Yu Neng (L6) - Winner in AITI Essay Writing Competition (30.6.2011)

On 30 June 2011, Khong Yu Neng from Lower 6, won first place in the secondary category of the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei's (AITI) essay writing competition to mark World Telecommunication and Information Society Day.

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Motivational Camp at SM Tanjong Maya (28 ~ 29 June 2011)

From 28 to 29 June 2011, selected Year 11 students under the supervision of the school counselling department attended a motivational camp at Sekolah Menengah Tanjong Maya Tutong.

In memory of Mohd Abdul Nahqim Abdullah

Mohammad Abdul Nahqim Abdullah

4.12.1989 ~ 29.6.2011

Semoga rohnya ditempatkan dengan orang-orang yang beriman,

dan dicucuri rahmat oleh Allah s.w.t.

Amin ya Rabbal Alamin. Al-Fatihah.

Nahqim was a student at SMSO from 2002 (Form 1) to 2008 (Upper 6). Throughout his seven years at SMSO, he was one of the top achievers, especially in Mathematics and Sciences. He did his A Levels in Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology. With Grade A in his A Level Mathematics, he continued his studies to read Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics at the University of Kent in the United Kingdom, under the Ministry of Education scholarship.

Nahqim was also active in the school CCAs; and was a school prefect during his Secondary school and a member of the School Student Council (MPP) at Form 6. He was the Religious and Welfare Officer for BruKent Society, the Brunei Student Society at Kent University. During his summer break from the university this year, he participated in several community activities in Tutong.

His positive and cheerful personality will always be remembered and he is indeed a PRIDE of Sekolah Menengah Sayyidina 'Othman, Tutong.

Photo courtesy of Nahqim's facebook profile

VIP Day for Year 9 and Year 10 SPN (28.6.2011)

VIP Day for Year 9 and Year 10 SPN was held on 28 June 2011. The parents took this opportunity to speak to the subject teachers about the students' academic performances.

Pictures by Cg Noria Badar

The Malay College Youth Development Summit at Kuala Kangsar Malaysia (19 ~ 27 June 2011)

From 19 to 27 June 2011, three L6 students, Siti Nurrahmah Hj Jalbah, Syairah Moksin and Muhd Syahmirul Dzikri Metali, under the supervision of Cg Dk Farizah Pg Hj Wahab, attended The Malay College Youth Development Summit at Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia.

This year SMSO also invited Cg Ibrahim Hj Mokim from Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Mentiri Secondary School.

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Interschool Senior Level English Language Debate Competition (27.6.2011)

On 27 June 2011, Upper 6 students took part in the 15th Interschool Senior Level English Language Debate Competition 2011, at PTE Katok.

Pictures by Fatin Oldi (U6)

Appreciation Visit to Kampong Ayer (26.6.2011)

For the hardwork and cooperation of the members of the student council (MPPs) 2010/11, a visit to the Kampong Ayer was held on Sunday 26 June 2011.

Pictures by Fa'iqah Kani (U6)

Studyrama @ Maktab Duli (25.6.2011)

On 25 June 2011, 36 U6 students visited Studyrama held at Maktab Duli in Gadong. Students took the opportunity to visit the display booths and speak to representatives from various institutions and scholarship bodies.


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Student Council (MPP) 2011/2012 Assessment (23.6.2011)

On 23 June 2011, an assessment was held for the selection of the new members of the student council (MPP) 2011/2012.

Pictures by Ahmad Abdurrahim and Faiqah Kani