Muda Hashim Secondary School, Tutong (Malay: Sekolah Menengah Muda Hashim, Tutong; SMMHT) is a government boys' secondary school in Bukit Bendera, a village subdivision under Pekan Tutong in Tutong District in Brunei.[2][3] The school provides five years of general secondary education leading up to O Level qualification. It has 636 students.[1] The current principal is Mohamad Saiful Bahrin bin Sabri.[2]
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 The school in 2023 | |
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Jalan Sungai Besar[1] , TA1341 | |
| Coordinates | 4°49′07.3″N 114°39′52.7″E / 4.818694°N 114.664639°E |
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| Funding type | Government |
| Established | 1967 |
| School district | Cluster 5 |
| Authority | Ministry of Education |
| Principal | Mohamad Saiful Bahrin Sabli |
| Years offered | 7–11 |
| Gender | boys |
| Number of students | 636[1] |
| Campus size | 75 acres (30 ha) |
| Yearbook | Majalah Rentis |
| Affiliation | CIE, BTEC |
Namesake
editMuda Hashim Secondary School is named after Pengiran Bendahara Pengiran Muda Hashim (1907–1998), a member of the Brunei royal family.[4] It is not to be confused with Pengiran Muda Hashim (died 1846), a son of Sultan Muhammad Kanzul Alam who lived in the 19th century and played a significant role in the involvement of James Brooke in the history of Sarawak.
History
editThe school was established in 1967 and was initially known as First Malay Secondary School in Tutong District (SMMP). During its early years, SMMP operated temporarily in the building of Muda Hashim Malay Primary School in Bukit Bendira, and was referred to as Darjah VII. The first headmaster to oversee this grade was Cikgu Haji Ludin bin Hashim. In 1968, the term "Darjah" was replaced with "Tingkatan," introducing Tingkatan I, II, and III at the school, and the administration of SMMP was officially separated from the primary school. The first principal was Cikgu Muhd Taha bin Abd Rauf (later known as Orang Kaya Jaya Putera Haji Muhd Taha bin Abd Rauf). On 25 March 1970, the school's name was changed to Muda Hashim Malay Secondary School, Tutong.[5]
The students, teachers, and educational activities of the school were temporarily relocated from the primary school building to the premises of Sekolah Anika Jurusan Tutong (now Vocational Tutong), which remains in use today. The total area of the school grounds spans 75 acres (30 ha). Initially, on the relocation day, only 40 male students were accommodated in the school's hostel. On 1 June 1971, with the approval of the Department of Education, the entire building and its grounds were officially handed over to the school, which retained its name. From that date, the school managed its administration independently. The first principal, appointed in 1971, was Cikgu Adam bin Haji Tarif. As of 1 June 1971, the school had 46 teachers, 607 students, and 26 classes across Tingkatan I, II, and III. Out of the 607 students, 100 male students were placed in the Boys' Hostel, while 81 female students were accommodated in the girls' hostel.[5]
In order to elevate its status as a secondary school, in 1972, the school began admitting students from the Belait District for upper secondary education. The total number of upper secondary students that year was 100. In 1973, the school hosted the first Singapore-GCE Ordinary Level examination. By 1979, students from Belait District no longer attended the school, as two secondary schools in the district were able to offer Tingkatan IV and V. From 1981 to 1982, the school also accommodated sixth form students.[5]
In 1984, the English-medium section was introduced at the school, marking the beginning of its transition to a fully English-medium school over the next five years. In that same year, the school's name was changed to Muda Hashim Secondary School, Tutong. 1991 marked the final year for Malay-medium students at the school. The Brunei Junior Certificate of Education examination began in 1986, followed by the GCE Ordinary Level in 1988. Finally, in 1996, the school celebrated its silver jubilee, marking 25 years since the current building was in use.[5] The school became a single-sex secondary school, admitting only boys, beginning in 1998.[6]
Academics
editThe school provides secondary education which begins at Year 7. Generally, students will study for five years, that is until Year 11. However, a few students may opt to finish in only four years, that is by Year 10, through the 'Express' scheme of the SPN-21. Either way, the studies culminate in the sitting of GCE O Level and/or IGCSE examination.[7]
Academic Programmes include a 2 year common curriculum in year 7 and 8, then proceed to either the express programme, general programme, applied programme & special applied programme. In the special Applied Programmes, students are able to take Pearson BTEC courses at up to level 2.
The school also believes in inclusive education where students with special needs are either going through the same programme as other students or a specialized pre Vocational programme within the school itself.
Some students may proceed to sixth form, in which students that reside in this district shall enrol in the Tutong Sixth Form Centre. Others may proceed to the technical and vocational schools, particularly schools under the Institute of Brunei Technical Education, which are outside of the district.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Mahmud, Rokiah (3 May 2019). "Sultan presents 451 with house key plaques". Borneo Bulletin. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ^ a b "Ministry of Education, Brunei Darussalam". moe.gov.bn. Retrieved 2018-04-18.
- ^ "Tutong District" (PDF). www.information.gov.bn. p. 8. Retrieved 2018-04-18.
- ^ Puak Tutong: Sejarah dan Perkembangan Awal Sosio-Budaya. Bandar Seri Begawan: Pusat Sejarah Brunei. 2004. p. 177.
- ^ a b c d Majalah Rentis: Jubli Perak Sekolah Menengah Muda Hashim Tutong 1971-1996 (in Malay). 1997. p. 17.
- ^ Puak Tutong: Sejarah dan Perkembangan Awal Sosio-Budaya. Bandar Seri Begawan: Pusat Sejarah Brunei. 2004. pp. 159–162.
- ^ "Ministry of Education, Brunei Darussalam - Secondary Education". www.moe.gov.bn. Retrieved 2017-07-20.