Reported by:
Roseline Lee En Rou Sr3ComA
Photography by:
Kuen Cheng Photography Club
On 26 July 2025, this highly anticipated Saturday morning, many, especially students, teachers, and parents of Kuen Cheng High School, were up early for the Excellent External Examinations 2024 Award Ceremony. The event celebrated the hard work and dedication of Kuen Cheng students and teachers, marking a significant acknowledgment of their efforts and sacrifices over the years.
(Photo 1 & 2: Award Ceremony 2024, The Chinese Orchestra, a symphony in full bloom)
Students and parents started arriving at 8:30am, took their seats in the Lee Shin Cheng Hall. When the clock struck 9, the event officially began with a wonderful performance presented by the Chinese Orchestra, setting a calm and gentle tone for the morning. Firstly, the Honourable Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors, Tan Sri Teo Chiang Kok, was invited to give a speech. Tan Sri Teo, who was educated in English, delivered his keynote address in Mandarin, which received enthusiastic applause from the audience during the Award Ceremony. He also told the recipients that these achievements are not a finish line in their young lives, but a stepping stone for greater ambitions in the future. Everyone in the hall was inspired and deeply touched by his speech.
(Photo 3: Tan Sri Teo delivering his keynote address at the Award Ceremony)
Up next, our beloved Principal Madam Chua Lee Lee was invited onto the stage for her speech. According to Madam Chua, over RM230,000 approved earlier by the Board, in cash prizes is ready to be awarded to more than 500 deserving high-achieving students! Principal Chua expressed gratitude to the students for their commitment to excellence and discipline, and to the teachers for their patience in fostering the education of our students. She also noted that these achievements would not have been possible without the unwavering support of parents, teachers and all the school staff.
(Photo 4 & 5: Award presentation)
Finally, it was time for the prize-giving segment of the ceremony. The awards were given to recognize the achievements of the top scorers from the Senior Unified Examination Certificate (SUEC), Junior Unified Examination Certificate (JUEC) and Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM). High-achievers on the Senior Unified Examination Certificate (SUEC) first came on stage to receive their deserved prizes. The whole hall was buzzing with happiness and joy. Parents and teachers took photos proudly for each recipient on stage. Each recipient on stage shook hands with the Principal and took a group picture with the brightest smiles on their faces. Behind each person on stage, each A, each award, and every bright future lies a story of dedication, persistence, and tireless effort.
(Photo 6, 7, 8 & 9: Award presentation)
At 10:00am, the celebration was punctuated by captivating performances, including a piano solo as well as energetic diabolo and rhythmic gymnastics showcases that brought artistry and excitement to the academic stage. After that, teachers, too, were awarded for their tireless guidance to the students, with numerous subject groups applauded for achieving 100% pass rates. The Junior Unified Examinations Certificate (JUEC) batch of students from Kuen Cheng High School were also awarded the Tan Kah Kee Cup. After which, administrators from the school management office were also awarded with certificates and prizes.
