Chung Ching Middle School, Seria
Chung Ching Middle School (Malay: Sekolah Menengah Chung Ching, Chinese: 中正中学, Abbrev: 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]
| Chung Ching Middle School Sekolah Menengah Chung Ching 中正中学 | |
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Jalan Bolkiah , | |
| Coordinates | 4°36′32.58″N 114°20′7.20″E |
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| Former name | Chinese Oversea Seria Public Chung Ching School |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | Respect, Love, Justice, Honesty (敬, 爱, 公, 诚) |
| Established | 1937 |
| Status | Operational |
| Chairman | Chin Kim Min |
| Dean | Shanthi Thomas |
| Principal | Sim Jeng Siang |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Houses | Red, Green, Blue, Purple |
| Nickname | CCMS |
| Affiliations | CIE |
| Website | chungching |
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
The Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah 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]
References
- chungching. "Home". 中正中学 Chung Ching Middle School. Retrieved 2020-07-10.
- "Ministry of Education, Brunei Darussalam". moe.gov.bn. Retrieved 2020-10-24.
- chungching. "History". 中正中学 Chung Ching Middle School. Retrieved 2020-07-10.
- "CHUNG CHING MIDDLE SCHOOL". www.infofoto.gov.bn. Retrieved 2020-07-10.
- chungching. "CCMS received donation of anti-epidemic supplies from private enterprises". 中正中学 Chung Ching Middle School. Retrieved 2020-07-10.
Further reading
- Sidhu, Jatswan S. (2009-12-22). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-7078-9.
- Suryadinata, Leo (2012). Southeast Asian Personalities of Chinese Descent: A Biographical Dictionary, Volume I & II. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. ISBN 978-981-4345-21-7.