| James Kon |
SOME 2,000 individuals enjoyed a very colourful morning fun run yesterday at the SEAMEO Voctech for IKHLAS’ “Run with Colours” event, which managed to raise a total of $17,830 for the Special Education Unit’s IKHLAS drive and the Brunei Darussalam Paralympic Council.
On hand to signal the start of the 3-kilometre and 5-km run was the event’s guest of honour, Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman, the Minister of Education, who later also presented cheques to recipients.
As part of the IKHLAS drive, Pengiran Sarimah binti Pengiran Haji Ahmad, Head of the Special Education Unit, received a total of $12,480 from the minister, while Muhammad Zain bin Haji Muhammad, the Treasurer of Brunei Darussalam Paralympic Council, received $5,350.
According to Salim bin Haji Puteh, the Acting Senior Education Officer under the Ministry of Education’s (MoE’s) Special Education Unit: “The IKHLAS drive is an endeavour of the Special Education Unit, setup in 2012, to meet the educational needs of students who require specialised resources.”
He added: “IKHLAS comprises of several committees that aim to identify the needs of students with special needs. They enlist the support from corporate bodies to donate specialised resources, and to provide training on how to make use of these resources.
Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman, the Minister of Education presses a horn to start the SEAMEO Voctech Ikhlas’ Run with Colours yesterday. – PHOTOS: JAMES KON
Minister of Education pictured with two of the run’s young participants
Photos above and below show participants during the 15-minute warm-up session before the races
Pengiran Sarimah binti Pengiran Haji Ahmad, Head of the Special Education Unit, receiving a cheque for $12,480 from the guest of honour
Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman, the Minister of Education, and other officials in a group photo with some of the participants and cheque recipients
Students from the Special Education Unit perform songs using the sign language
A participant of yesterday’s event that raised funds for the Special Education Unit’s IKHLAS drive and the Brunei Darussalam Paralympic Council
“All these are aimed at overcoming learning barriers, and also to enhance the students’ accessibility and independence in schools.”
Salim bin Haji Puteh also thanked the SEAMEO Voctech Regional Centre for organising Ikhlas’ “Run with Colours”, as well as the participants for their support.
Prior to the start of the signal, both the guest of honour and participants joined in a 15-minute warm-up session conducted by instructors from Fitness Zone.
Also taking part was Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Bahrom bin Pengiran Haji Bahar, the Deputy Minister of Education, as well as some senior officials from the MoE.
With its theme of “Run… Share and Care”, yesterday’s event saw runners doused with coloured powder (made from dyed corn starch) making their way to the finish line for the 3km and 5km races.
The SEAMEO Voctech IKHLAS’ “Run with Colours” is among several activities lined up for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation (SEAMEO), and the 25th SEAMEO Regional Centre for Vocational Education and Technical Education and Training (SEAMEO Voctech).
During the cheque presentation ceremony, students from the Special Education Unit also performed two songs using the sign language, which touched the hearts of all those who were present.
Additionally, there will also be an IKHLAS’ “Fun for Fund” event held on November 28 and 29 at The Mall in Gadong.
Proceeds from booth rentals will go to the IKHLAS’ fund, and potential vendors can call 2446553 for further details.
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