BSSMelb would like to thank you those who have attended the small gathering. Thank you for supporting us and hope to see you all soon again. We also would like to give a warm welcome to those new students who came. Happy Fasting dear friends!

Gathering At Kopitiam

More pictures can be seen on BSSMelb Facebook.  =)

BSSMelb is organising the first event for the second semester. As it’s Ramadan for our Moslem students, we are going to be having a Sungkai (breaking fast) get together this Saturday evening. Of course, our non-Moslem students are more than welcome to join! Feel free to bring along your friends

Date: Saturday, 28th August 2010
Time: 5:30pm onwards
Venue: Kopi Tiam, QV Square

Please RSVP by the 27th August. Hope to see you there!

RSVP sms: 0404940301 or 0420449655

Below is a copy from http://www.icv.org.au/index.php

Assalamu alaikum Wr. Wb.

The Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV) would like to communicate the following announcement from the Board of Imams

The first day of the holy month of Ramadan 2010 will be commencing on Thursday the 12th of August 2010. We wish you all a blessed month filled with piety and goodness

People are also advised to contact their local mosque to check on programs in their area for the month.

From the Islamic Council of Victoria, we also wish you all a blessed and holy month in which we can grow stronger in faith and piety.

The ICV will also be holding nightly Iftar (breaking of the fast) and people are welcome to join us at the City Mosque. Taraweeh prayers will be starting on Wednesday night after Ishaa prayers.

Wasalaam
ICV Office

Don’t forget to check on us regarding events. Including sungkai-sungkai during the upcoming Ramadan month!!

Cheers from BSSMelb.

Join the Brunei team!!

As of now, everyone is either done with their assignments or still doing theirs! And exams are just around the corner!! For some it may be their last semester and others are has a long way to go! Nevertheless, BSSMelb would like to wish everyone a GOOD LUCK in their exams!

To accomplish great things,
We must not only act,
But also dream,
Not only plan but also believe,
Best wishes for your exam.

Till then, GOOD LUCK!!

Here are 10 tips for eating right during exams:

1. How do I eat smarter? Meeting daily vitamin and mineral requirements will make doing your best much easier. Iron and B vitamins are especially important to maintaining the physical and mental energy necessary to study well. Iron-containing foods include red meat, cereals and spinach; one good meal idea is chili because it contains ground beef and kidney beans. Foods that contain B vitamins include whole-grains, wheat germ, eggs and nuts. Fish and soy are other foods that are said to help boost your brain by providing the nutrients it needs.
2. Dude, chewable Vitamin C is not a meal. Dietary supplements are good, but real food is better. An orange contains not only Vitamin C, but fibre, phytochemicals, beta carotene and other minerals — so it can’t be replaced by a pill. When you’re heading for the library, pack whole-food items like apples, bananas, clementines, carrot sticks or dried apricots.
3. Eat at regular intervals. Eating regular meals helps keep nutrient and energy levels more stable, curbing the temptation of empty-calorie snacks in the vending machine.
4. Big meals keep on turning … in your stomach. You might find that eating the standard three-big-meals-a-day slows you down mentally and physically. Consider 5 or 6 well-balanced, smaller meals, like toast spread with peanut butter, hummus or tuna, or a piece of cheese with fruit.
5. Meet breakfast, your new study buddy. While much is said about thereasons to eat breakfast, less known are the best ways to eat smart in the morning. Coffee and a donut just don’t cut it. The idea is to get some protein, calcium, fibre and a piece of fruit or a vegetable in there. So, a bowl of cereal with milk and a piece of fruit would do the trick. Or try a cereal bar with milk. We have some additional quick breakfast ideas for you to enjoy!
6. Going bananas? Good. Fruit ranks high among the best foods you can eat for your brain. Blueberries (which can be bought frozen in bags) get a lot of attention because they contain powerful antioxidants and other nutrients. The natural sugars in fruit offer clean energy, so you don’t experience the crash that follows consumption of refined sugar.
7. Choose powerful vegetables. Not all vegetables are created equal. The darker the color, the higher the concentration of nutrients. For example, spinach has more to offer the mind and body than iceberg lettuce. Other great vegetable choices include bell peppers, broccoli and sweet potatoes.
8. Smart snacking can enhance studying. Snack smart while studying and you may find that you retain more. Try to get two food groups into your snacks to balance the nutrients and keep your blood-sugar level stable. Some smart snack examples are banana with peanut butter, a small baked potato with cottage cheese, or an English muffin pizza.
9. Gather simple recipes for nourishing foods. It’s easy to feed the brain well. No-fuss recipes let you eat to succeed, without taking too much time. Here are four ideas:
   • Combine scrambled eggs with toast, cheese or salsa
   • Spend 15 minutes preparing chili and continue studying while it simmers for two hours
   • Go Tex Mex with quesadillas, adding whatever veggies you’ve got on hand
   • A little chopping is all it takes to construct a hearty Chef’s Salad
10. Stay well hydrated. Choose your beverages well, though. Caffeineand sugar should be kept to a minimum. Since too much caffeine can make you jittery, try to drink moderate amounts: 400 to 450 mg per day, the equivalent of 2/2.5 cups, (16 to 20 ounces or 500 to 625 ml). Better choices include water, fruit juice, milk, and anti-oxidant-rich green tea.

Good luck!

Note: Article taken from startcooking.com

Bruneians in Mother's Day Classic

A group of Bruneian students come together to support a good cause. This picture was submitted by one of the Bruneians who participated in the Mother’s Day Classic. Good to know that we all support charity for Breast Cancer! Don’t forget to tell you mum how special she is!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Love, BSSMelb

There will be NO BOOTCAMP 2010 this

SATURDAY, 8th May

due to following day is Mother’s Day Classic Fun Walk/Run and majority won’t be able to attend.

Have a nice weekend! Happy Mothers Day!!

BOOTCAMP 2010 is back! This

SATURDAY, 1st May 10:30AM @ Carlton Gardens

Hope to see you there!! Let’s get some fun!