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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 The Gate of Growth 7KH %RDUG RI 'LUHFWRUV DQG WKH 3ULQFLSDO R௻FLDWHG WKH FHUHPRQ\ DQG ZLVKHG DOO WKH VWXGHQWV D VPRRWK DQG
them for entrusting CHKL with their children's rewarding academic journey.
education. Reflecting on Chong Hwa’s century-
long tradition of excellence, she noted that the Following her speech, Tan Sri Datuk Seri society and urged them to cultivate good commemorate the occasion, each JM 1 student
school has cultivated many individuals who Lim Keng Cheng, the Chairman of the School manners. He emphasised simple acts like received a special 100th anniversary school
have made significant contributions to society. Board of Directors, addressed the audience. keeping the school neighbourhood clean by mascot doll, symbolising their official welcome
With the rapid changes in today’s world, she He began by sharing a Chinese idiom, “A picking up litter and fallen leaves. At the end of into the Chong Hwa community.
emphasised the need for students to become year's plan starts in spring, a day's plan starts his speech, he officially declared the start of the
well-rounded individuals, not just academically in the morning,” highlighting the importance of new academic year.
strong. planning and taking initiative early. He provided
a brief overview of the school’s history and the The ceremony continued with the
The theme of the ceremony ‘Cultivating challenges of operating without government introduction of esteemed directors from various
Virtue, Achieving Excellence’ was central to her support, expressing his appreciation for departments, including the Department of
message. Madam Cheong urged students to the dedication of the governors in creating Administration, Finance Department, Academic
prioritise moral virtues as the foundation for a disciplined and well-equipped learning Affairs Department, Disciplinary Department,
academic success, believing this approach environment. Counselling Department, Co-curricular
would enable them to make significant Department, General Affairs Department,
achievements and become future leaders of Our chairman also reminded students and Physical Education Department. To
the nation. of their social responsibility to contribute to

The school gives every new student a CHKL
mascot soft toy.

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