Warmest Greetings and Blessings to all our readers.  

Firstly, my heartiest congratulations to -

• all teachers, students and parents of SAS for your diligence and co- operation in producing outstanding academic results in 2008 – PSR (97.5% with 61 “5A’s”); PMB (98.59% with 23 students achieving 10 aggregate and below) and GCE (92.91% with 19 students obtaining aggregate 10 and below). Well done SAS! Continue to uphold the name of SAS with pride and joy in all academics and CCAs.
   

• the beloved nation of Brunei Darussalam on achieving 25 years of Independence under the caring and visionary leadership of His Majesty The Sultan  and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. As a nation, we have matured and progressed in remarkable ways. We have a strong and thriving economy, a good infrastructure, a good health system, a strong close bilateral and multilateral ties with many regional and international nations of the world and a strong educational system producing many intellectuals in various disciplines leading to the birth of SPN 21. We are proud to be citizens of this beloved nation as we continue to witness the remarkable changes and growth of Brunei as an independent nation. We therefore pray for God’s continued blessings and peace over Brunei Darussalam.   

Secondly, with the successful implementation of SPN 21 at all levels this year – Yr 1 (LP), Yr 4 (UP) and Yr 7 & 8 (Sec), learning has become a joy as the new SPN21 curriculum has taken boredom out of the school life. The inclusion of subjects such as Drama and Music at the Primary levels and CCAs at all levels have made the teaching and learning process fun and joyful for the students, especially at  the Primary levels. For the first time, CCAs have now been tabled (once weekly) into our timetables. Students are enjoying their CCAs and come enthusiastically in their PE attire each week to join in the activities. As a school, we continue to stress on the importance of CCAs to the students. CCAs are made compulsory to all students and they are asked to join in one co-curricular activity from a selection of four groupings offered - Art and Culture; Religion; Sports and Games; Clubs or Uniform groups.  We are proud that the students have responded positively (as seen in the numerous colourful pictures taken of the activities in SAS).  We believe we are helping the nation of Brunei to produce healthy bodies and sound minds for the children of Brunei.      

Lastly, my sincere thanks and appreciation to Cikgu Chong Ah Fok, Mrs Gladys Yee, Mrs Helen Kang and Mdm Stella Low and your team members for their diligence in producing a superb pictorial magazine for SAS. I am thankful for your dedication and patience in meeting and overcoming the many challenges and deadlines in the midst of your heavy teaching responsibilities. Thank you TEAM!

Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.

With God’s richest blessings,

Ms Jane Keasberry

Principal