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Coordinates: 4°54′07″N 114°56′11″E / 4.90200°N 114.93645°E / 4.90200; 114.93645 (Sekolah Tinggi Raja Perempuan Isteri)
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Raja Isteri Girls High School
Sekolah Tinggi Raja Perempuan Isteri
Address
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Jalan Ong Sum Ping

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BA1311

Coordinates4°54′07″N 114°56′11″E / 4.90200°N 114.93645°E / 4.90200; 114.93645 (Sekolah Tinggi Raja Perempuan Isteri)
Information
Former nameGirls' High School (1930–1958)
School typeGovernment
MottoBy Love Serve One Another
Opened1 January 1958; 66 years ago (1958-01-01)
School districtCluster 2
AuthorityMinistry of Education
PrincipalIsmail Brahim[1]
GradesYears 7-11
GenderGirls
YearbookPuteri
AffiliationCIE
WebsiteOfficial Instagram

The school in 2024

Raja Isteri Girls' High School (Malay: Sekolah Tinggi Perempuan Raja Isteri, abbrev: STPRI)[2] is the first girls' government secondary school located in Brunei, established in 1930, which has continually evolved to provide education for women. Over the decades, it has expanded its facilities, introduced various academic programs, and achieved notable academic success, such as a 53% improvement in learning performance reported in 2018.

Etymology

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The late Pengiran Anak Damit (1924–1979), the Queen consort of Brunei and the late wife of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III,[3] who had been known as Paduka Seri Baginda Raja Isteri,[4] is honoured by the school's name.[5] She brought attention to problems that the nation's citizens and the community faced during her time as Queen consort. Her public persona was well seen by the masses, particularly the female demographic, given that she accompanied her spouse on multiple state trips in her capacity as a public servant.[4]

History

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Founded in 1930 with 24 students, the educational institution was the first girls school. Construction of a new school began in 1955, and was completed in 1957.[6][7] Following this, the school changed its name to Sekolah Tinggi Perempuan (Girls High School) in January 1957, it had one building block, presently known as Block A, with five classrooms and 99 pupils. The school was officially opened on 1 January 1958, and its name was changed to Sekolah Tinggi Perempuan Raja Isteri (Raja Isteri Girls High School).[8][5][9] The Kajang Girls' Hostel was transformed into classrooms at STPRI in that same year.[10]

The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College, located in Brunei Town; the Anthony Abell College located in Seria, with preparatory annexes at Kuala Belait and Tutong; and the STPRI, located in Brunei Town, were the three Government English-medium schools as of 1967.[2] STPRI's current development continues, as in 1970, work on a new structure containing a dining hall, an auditorium, and a library was initiated. When fourth form was created in 1978, STPRI students were the first to take the GCE 'O' Level examination prior to being admitted as Form students.[5]

In 2002, the sixth form was introduced. With 132 teachers on staff as of 7 March 2005, SPTRI employs teachers from Malaysia, the Philippines, India, New Zealand, Canada, and England in addition to 106 local teachers.[5] During the visit of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah that same year, he paid a detailed inspection of the work being done at STPRI. One of the STPRI students was exhibiting symptoms of hysteria, which the Sultan saw firsthand.[11]

On 29 June 2007, STPRI commemorated its 50th anniversary, celebrating its legacy of empowering successful women. Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha and Pengiran Isteri Azrinaz Mazhar joined the event, which included a visit to schools, including Raja Isteri's former classroom, a picture session, and the royal family's inauguration of the STPRI Golden Jubilee Monument and Gallery.[9][12] Later on 8 July, the golden jubilee reunion of STPRI was held at the International Convention Centre. In addition to a carnival called "Down the Memory Lane of STPRI 1957-1990," which included performances and a film presentation by current and previous students.[13][14]

There are 1,122 students enrolled in Years 7 through 11 at the school as of January 2015, with 136 teachers.[15] During its Excellent Award Presentation Ceremony for the GCE 'O' Level and IGCSE Session 2018 at its new hall, Dewan Puteri, STPRI revealed that learning performance for 2018 had risen by 53% over 2017. 109 of the 202 students received five or more 'O' Level credits, and prizes were given to instructors and exceptional students throughout the event.[16]

Other informations

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Apart from teaching skills to kids, the school also offers counselling services like educational and motivational seminars, courses and events. These characteristics include its ability to effectively manage student behavioural issues, its active participation in extracurricular activities and participation in national events.[5]

Through a partnership between the Ministry of Education and the Royal Brunei Police Force, STPRI became one of the first schools to create a Police Cadet Corps on 8 March 1977.[17]

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Mohamad, Lyna (2023-01-04). "New year, new leader, new aspirations". Borneo Bulletin Online. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  2. ^ a b Great Britain Colonial Office (1967). State of Brunei Annual Report 1967. Her Majesty's Stationary Office. p. 138.
  3. ^ Hussainmiya, B. A. (1995). Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin III and Britain: The Making of Brunei Darussalam. Oxford University Press. pp. xxii. ISBN 978-967-65-3106-3.
  4. ^ a b "Antara kegiatan Almarhumah D.Y.T.M. Paduka Suri Seri Begawan Raja di-masa hayat baginda" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 19 September 1979. pp. 8–9. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d e Haji Jait, Samle (7 March 2005). "Keberangkatan lawatan ke STPRI dan RIF" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). pp. 1 and 3. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  6. ^ Haji, Adanan Haji Abdul Latiff (2011). Bangunan ristaan (in Malay). Language and Literature Bureau, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. p. 92. ISBN 978-99917-0-770-9.
  7. ^ Shamsu, Lilly Suzana (2018). "History of Development on Muslim Women's Education Empowerment through Wasatiyyah Concept in Brunei Darussalam" (PDF). Jurnal Pendidikan Islam. 4 (2). Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali: 6. doi:10.15575/jpi. 412.2577 (inactive 2024-11-08). eISSN 2460-8149. ISSN 2355-4339.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of November 2024 (link)
  8. ^ "SEKOLAH TINGGI PEREMPUAN RAJA ISTERI" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 15 December 1957. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  9. ^ a b c Pg. Haji Md. Noor, Dk. Hajah Fatimah (4 July 2007). "STPRI melahirkan wanita-wanita berkaliber" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). pp. 8–9. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  10. ^ Great Britain Colonial Office (1958). Brunei. Her Majesty's Stationery Office. p. 230.
  11. ^ "LAWATAN YANG TIDAK BERJADUAL" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 24 August 2005. pp. 12–13. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  12. ^ "Cooperation required to produce quality students" (PDF). Brunei Darussalam Newsletter (in Malay). Vol. 22, no. 31. 29 June 2007. p. 9. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  13. ^ a b Haji Abd. Karim, Hezlinawati (8 July 2007). "Berangkat ke Majlis Reunion Jubli Emas STPRI" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). p. 24. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  14. ^ Za'im Zaini (9 July 2007). "Royalty at STPRI Golden Jubilee reunion". sultanate.com. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  15. ^ Haji Awang Sulaiman, Hajah Siti Zuraihah (26 January 2015). "Tinjau perkembangan sekolah menengah dan rendah" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). p. 4. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  16. ^ Ihsan Sekolah Tinggi Perempuan Raja Isteri (8 April 2019). "Raih kecemerlangan hadapi cabaran" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). p. 8. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  17. ^ "Sejarah". Royal Brunei Police Force (in Malay). Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  18. ^ Sidhu, Jatswan S. (2009). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Scarecrow Press. p. 98. ISBN 978-0-8108-7078-9.
  19. ^ "Yang Berhormat Datin Paduka Dayang Hajah Salbiah binti Haji Sulaiman". Legislative Council of Brunei (in Malay). Retrieved 25 July 2024.

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