Pre-school children
Ms. Peggy M. Minah
Taman Pertama 1860, Lot 1860, Pujut 7B
Tel. 65 53 62, h.p. 019 85 40 096
Piasau School Gym
Mondays 8:30am - 9:45am
Gym and songs for children from one year old. This is an activity
run by the mothers on a voluntary basis. There are no fees, but
a hand to set up and tidy up the various stations is always welcome.
Mucky Ducks Room, ground floor Hornbill House, Piasau Camp
Tel. 45 31 79
Thursdays 10.30-11.30
Toddlers (18 months or older); art, painting, sticking and messy
play, for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Please remember to dress your
child in old clothes. This is a non-profit, informal, voluntary,
parent run group. All we ask for is a small donation, to go towards
the materials used, and some help clearing up afterwards.
Hornbill House ground floor, Piasau Camp
Tel. 45 31 79
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10.00-11.10h
Tuesdays are for expectant mothers and young babies. Wednesdays are for
babies and toddlers able to walk. Lots of toys, baby changing, coffee
making facilities, a small video and book library aimed to offer a safe
and friendly place for you and your child to enjoy.
Hornbill House, Tuesdays - Saturdays, 2 - 5pm
For babies to 5 years. For more information, contact Musique Galerie
085 428524.
Piasau School, Piasau Camp
Tel. 45 30 83 (classroom)
The Piasau Playschool - from 2 years old, 08:00 to 11:15am, 2 to
4 mornings a week depending on the age of the child and availability
of places. The Piasau Playschool is on the Piasau School grounds
and uses its facilities but is run independently by a committee
of volunteers. Children who are eligible to attend Piasau School
and who have a non-Malaysian passport are also eligible to attend
the Piasau Playschool.
English-speaking Montessori school near the Piasau Camp
J. Muria 7, Lot 49
Tel. 66 49 67, Contact Julie Lee h.p. 016 850 2767
Mon.-Fri. 8.00-12.00h
For children aged two to six years.
J. Muria 7, Lot 506, Block 6
Pujut 2B, Pujut-Lutong Road
Tel. 65 58 67; h.p. 016 87 17 492
Mon.-Fri. 8.00-12.00h
For children aged two to three years.
Another English-speaking Montessori school 5 minutes drive from
Piasau Camp with very friendly local staff. The school has a good
reputation within the Shell expatriate community. Contact Eileen
Halim.
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Computer courses
Faradale Garden, lot 2934
Tel. 43 02 00 / 42 12 00, Fax 43 12 00
Mon.-Sat. 8.00-12.00h, 13.30-17.00h
Contact Christina Li Choo Tan on the above telephone number or h.p.
012 80 58 005
Future Kids runs computer courses for children. The organisation
has locations in the U.S. and throughout the world. Personalized
instruction for children between the ages of three and fifteen years
takes place in small groups. Children are taught to be creative
with computers so they come to understand and enjoy the thrill that
comes with learning how to use computer technology.
Future Kids classes are available at beginners, intermediate and
advanced levels. They are built around separate computer science
and educational components in a fun filled environment. These components
are: computer hardware, keyboard skills, word processing, graphic
design, animation, telecommunications, desktop publishing, database
management, spreadsheet, Windows/DOS, simulations, problem solving
and many more!
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Libraries
Pustaka
Miri
Jalan Kipas, Miri City Fan
98000 Miri
Tel. 42 25 25, Fax 41 44 44
Librarian@sarawaknet.gov.my
The library stocks books in Bahasa, Chinese and English. The reference
section, which is not open for children, has newspapers, mainly
local ones.There is a special Children's Infotheque with a nice
selection of children's books in English and Bahasa and a special
compter suite where children can access computer games.
Pustaka Miri's membership is open to all who are 4 years old and
above. To registeer online visit www.librarynet.com.my
or visit the Multimedia Galeri on the ground floor. There is a car
park between the Miri Pustaka and the Miri Public Swimming Pool.
Piasau Camp
Tel. 45 30 73, Fax 45 30 80
English and Dutch library, mainly novels but some children's books.
The Hornbill library is open to residents of Piasau Camp, employees
of SSB and their families and any other interested parties. The
library is open during Hornbill office hours.
The Piasau School library has had a complete overhaul and update
in 2003 and stocks a large selection of English and Dutch children's
titles as well as some children's books in other languages. Piasau
School children visit the library once a week as part of their curriculum.
Additional visits can be arranged with the on-duty library mums.
For more information contact Piasau School.
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entrance to the Miri Pustaka, the public library at the Miri
City Fan
the library at Hornbill House
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Music Schools
There are many music schools offering lessons in various instruments.
The following is just a sample of what is available in Miri.
Angelique Chua Yin Yin
Musique Galerie
Main School: Jalan Sylvia, Lot 1200 first floor, 98000 Miri
Tel. 42 85 24
Chamber School of Music
Bulatan Commercial Centre, J. Datuk Muip, 1st floor, Lot 2279
Tel. 65 24 87
Piano lessons for children (from age 4) and adults in classical
and pop music. Also, lessons in guitar (classical, flamenco, folk/pop),
violin, drums, saxophone, trumpet, electronic organ.
Wong Ngie-Ping (Registered Music Therapist)
Chicago School of Music
Boulevard Commercial Centre, J. Boulevard 2E, Lot 2441
Tel. 42 61 26, Fax 43 61 26
Mon., Tue. 14.00-19.00h, Wed.-Sat. 8.30-17.30h, Sun. 12.00-17.00h
Yamaha Music
Miri Music Centre, J. Krokop 6
Go along the River Road from Krokop Market. After you have passed
J. Krokop 7 you will see a row of shophouses. Miri Music Centre
is there - you will see the signboard from the road. Miri Music
Centre is next to Maybank, Krokop branch.
Tel. 41 26 15
Mon. 14.00-18.00h, Tue.-Sat. 9.00-18.00h, Sun. 8.30-17.00h
Siwen Piano Studio
Pujut-Permaiseri, 1st floor Shang Garden Shophouse, Lot 1045
Contact: Ms. Siwen, Tel. 42 29 14, h.p. 016 87 23 589
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Sports
This section lists some of the activities that are going on in
and around Piasau Camp. Be aware that this list changes rapidly and is
bound to be out of date the moment it is published. Activities can be very
popular for a while and then suddenly disappear because the children lose
interest, the instructor (often an expat mum or dad) is transfered, or
another activity competes the time slot. It is also important to note that
where in Europe, Australia or the US there might be weekly club
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the Piasau Junior Rangers at a tournament in Brunei
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The PBC Junior Rangers train/play every Wednesday evening, 17.00-18.00h
on the PBC football/hockey pitch. The pitch is at the end of Piasau
Camp: follow the signposts to houses 1-6. Occasional matches are
arranged, with an annual tournament in Brunei and a Parent vs Juniors
match as definite highlights.
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Field hockey is available for children of Piasau Boat Club members
and for children at Piasau School. Weekly training sessions are
held on the PBC hockey pitch on Tuesday afternoon.
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muddy bums after the mini hash
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Second Saturday of the month at 16.30h at a different location
every month (announced a few days before the event and communicated
by email).
Hash (walking - running in the jungle, involving getting dirty,
muddy and wet) for kids -anyone from a few months to about 20 years
and their parents and hangers on. If children are too young to walk,
mum or dad can carry them in a pouch or backpack. Watch the noticeboards
at the supermarkets, Piasau School and PBC and the Hornbill Herald
newsletter. There is a mini-mini and a maxi-mini, with the maxi
(sometimes) being a lot longer. Wear old clothes, because it can
be very muddy and wet. Take water to wash off the dirt and mud afterwards
and a change of clothes. A very sociable and active event for children
and their parents.
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The Piasau Boat Club has a fleet of optimist dinghies for use by
members' children. Each year a number of optimist sailing courses
are organised (for children aged 7-8 years and up) by the optimist
convenor. Once the children obtain their optimist ticket they can
take part in the sunday optimist sailing "races".
The children normally gather on Sun. 10.00-12.00h for training.
For more information go to the
Piasau Boat Club website.
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lasers at the PBC beach
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Piasau School children get last minute instructions before getting
into the pool at the Golf Club swimming pool
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Children attending Piasau School have regular swimming lessons
as part of their curriculum. Private and club lessons can be arranged
at the Miri Public Swimming Pool and the KRP.
Public Swimming Pool Miri / Kolam Renang Awam
J. Kipas, Miri City Fan
Tel. 41 14 12
Mon.-Fri. 9.00-21.00h. Sat., Sun., public holidays 9.00-19.30h.
Entrance fee: RM1 adult and 50 sen for children under 12.
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PBC Junior Tennis League
For members' children. Children organise the matches themselves.
Tennis lessons are available to PBC members and their families.
At present the PBC has two coaches. Contact Piasau Boat Club for more
information.
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our resident tennis coach Mr. Francis
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Visas & Passports
If a parent has a child or children registered in their passport,
they cannot leave Sarawak without those children unless they make
special arrangements. The procedure involves obtaining a special
pass from the Immigration Officer in Miri. This pass is to be attached
to your passport and will allow you to leave the children legally
in Miri with an authorized person while you are away. This applies
for travel to Sabah, West Malaysia as well as for international
travel. The special pass is only valid for the duration stated
on the pass.
Immigration Department Miri Division / Jabatan Imigresen Bahagian
Miri
Bangunan Persekutuan / Federal Complex building
J. Persekutuan
Tel. 44 21 08
Mon.-Thu. 8.00-12.45h, 14.00-16.15h; Fri. 8.00-11.30h, 14.00-16.15h;
Sat. 8.00-12.45h
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