Over a century, Chung Hwa Middle School, Bandar Seri Begawan has faced various challenges in providing a holistic and quality education in together realising the Ministry of Education's goals. His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday morning graced the 100th Anniversary of the Establishment of Chung Hwa Middle School in the capital.

Upon arrival, His Majesty was greeted by Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Doctor Dayang Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd. Salleh, Minister of Education, and Awang Ong Tiong Oh, Chairman of Chung Hwa Middle School Board of Directors.

Accompanying His Majesty were His Majesty's sons and brothers:

- His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office;

- His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik;

- His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Mateen;

- His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah;

- And His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah.

The reading of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat was led by Haji Hairol Haimi bin Haji Usop, Lower Primary Head Religious Teacher, Chung Hwa Middle School.

This was followed by the Pledge of Loyalty by the School's Board of Directors and School Community together with the Chung Hwa Middle School Alumni.

Awang Ong Tiong Oh in his welcoming speech underlined the 5 aspects of education at the said school including physical and mental shaping as well as strengthening social values.

As the oldest private school in the country, Chung Hwa Middle School always places emphasis on innovative education, inline with the digital and globalisation era.

His Majesty then presented the Long Service Award to 15 members of Chung Hwa Middle School's Board of Directors. The celebration was enlivened with a performance highlighting the school's establishment.

The 'Brunei Yakin' spirit was showcased in a performance that combined modern and classic music in addition to the use of advanced technology. Chung Hwa Middle School became the first school in the country to be named as the Microsoft Showcase School since 2014.

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RTB NEWS

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