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She emphasised that a new year signifies a
fresh start, filled with opportunities and the
promise of growth. Encouraging students to
face challenges with resilience, she reminded
them that, “The precious time of youth is
accompanied by the wonder of learning, where
one can surpass oneself.” Madam Cheong also
stressed the importance of setting ambitious
goals and pursuing them with dedication.
She expressed deep gratitude to the
teachers for their tireless efforts, particularly
for holding extra online classes during their
personal time. Then, she turned towards the
students’ parents in the audience and thanked
them for entrusting CHKL with their children's
education. Reflecting on Chong Hwa’s century-
long tradition of excellence, she noted that the
school has cultivated many individuals who
have made significant contributions to society.
With the rapid changes in today’s world, she
emphasised the need for students to become
well-rounded individuals, not just academically
strong.
The theme of the ceremony ‘Cultivating
Virtue, Achieving Excellence’ was central to her
message. Madam Cheong urged students to
prioritise moral virtues as the foundation for
academic success, believing this approach
would enable them to make significant
achievements and become future leaders of
the nation.
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The Gate of Growth
Following her speech, Tan Sri Datuk Seri
Lim Keng Cheng, the Chairman of the School
Board of Directors, addressed the audience.
He began by sharing a Chinese idiom, “A
year's plan starts in spring, a day's plan starts
in the morning,” highlighting the importance of
planning and taking initiative early. He provided
a brief overview of the school’s history and the
challenges of operating without government
support, expressing his appreciation for
the dedication of the governors in creating
a disciplined and well-equipped learning
environment.
Our chairman also reminded students
of their social responsibility to contribute to
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rewarding academic journey.
society and urged them to cultivate good commemorate the occasion, each JM 1 student
manners. He emphasised simple acts like received a special 100th anniversary school
keeping the school neighbourhood clean by mascot doll, symbolising their official welcome
picking up litter and fallen leaves. At the end of into the Chong Hwa community.
his speech, he officially declared the start of the
new academic year.
The ceremony continued with the
introduction of esteemed directors from various
departments, including the Department of
Administration, Finance Department, Academic
Affairs Department, Disciplinary Department,
Counselling Department, Co-curricular
Department, General Affairs Department,
and Physical Education Department. To
The school gives every new student a CHKL
mascot soft toy.
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