Chung Ching Middle School, Seria

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Chung Ching Middle School
Chung Ching Middle School.png
Chung Ching Middle School Primary Section.jpg
Location
Brunei Darussalam
Coordinates4°36′32.58″N 114°20′7.20″E / 4.6090500°N 114.3353333°E / 4.6090500; 114.3353333Coordinates: 4°36′32.58″N 114°20′7.20″E / 4.6090500°N 114.3353333°E / 4.6090500; 114.3353333
Information
Former nameChinese Oversea Seria Public Chung Ching School
TypePrivate
Motto
  • 敬 Respect
  • 爱 Love
  • 公 Justice
  • 诚 Honesty
Established1937
StatusOperational
PrincipalSim Jeng Siang
GenderCo-ed
Color(s)Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Websitechungching.org

Chung Ching Middle School (CCMS) is a private school in Seria, Brunei Darussalam. It has two schools not far from each other which separates Primary Section and Secondary/Kindergarten Section.[1][2]

History[]

1930s-1940s[]

Ching Chung Middle School began raising funds for the planning of the new school in 1937. The funds proved quite successful, so CCMS's Primary Section was formed not long in 1938. The school is made out of wood, sticks and hay. School staff consists of 1 headmaster, 1 teacher and 27 students. By 1939, the school has 2 teachers and over 50 students.[3] In 1940, the school had over 100 students and 4 classrooms but it soon be destroyed by the Imperial Japanese in 1941. The Second World War ended in 1945 and the school was reformed by the board of directors and rebuilt with addition of 4 primary classes. The first group photo of the school staffs and 9 graduates was taken on 15 June 1949.

1950s-1960s[]

Primary school had been moved to an existing location after it was completed in 1953. 1954, lower secondary was formed and school was renamed to the name as we all know, “Chung Ching Middle School”. Upper secondary was also later formed in 1957 with alongside 1000 students. On 4 September 1960, Secondary school building was declared open by the Deputy for His Majesty the Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam.

1980s-2000s[]

His Majesty Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan dan Yang di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam visited Chung Ching Middle School for the first time on 9 December 1986. On 11 August 2003, His Majesty made a surprised visit to CCMS which marks his second time visiting. In 2009, His Majesty visited the CCMS’ Gallery inside the International Convention Centre (ICC), Brunei.

2010s[]

In 2012, Board of Directors and school staffs guides His Majesty around the school during his visit for the third time.[4] Principal Ang Sik Liong received anti-epidemic supplies from private enterprises during the COVID-19 pandemic on 9 April 2020.[5]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ chungching. "Home". 中正中学 Chung Ching Middle School. Retrieved 2020-07-10.
  2. ^ "Ministry of Education, Brunei Darussalam". moe.gov.bn. Retrieved 2020-10-24.
  3. ^ chungching. "History". 中正中学 Chung Ching Middle School. Retrieved 2020-07-10.
  4. ^ "CHUNG CHING MIDDLE SCHOOL". www.infofoto.gov.bn. Retrieved 2020-07-10.
  5. ^ chungching. "CCMS received donation of anti-epidemic supplies from private enterprises". 中正中学 Chung Ching Middle School. Retrieved 2020-07-10.

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