Record-setting RM1.2mil raised at school's 91st anniversary dinner
Children delivering an energetic performance at SJK (C) Hun Bin's 91st anniversary celebration at Che Hoon Khor Moral Uplifting Society's hall in Macalister Road. — Courtesy photos
SJK (C) HUN Bin in Penang celebrated its 91st anniversary in grand fashion, raising a historic RM1,228,888 at a fundraising dinner – the highest amount ever collected in the school's history.
School board chairman Keong Chee Khoon said the proceeds would be used to enhance the multipurpose hall, improve the teachers' workspaces and implement new initiatives aimed at creating a more sustainable and comfortable learning environment for pupils and staff.
He said Penang tycoon Tan Sri Tan Kok Ping also made a generous contribution by funding the installation of air-conditioners in six classrooms, a solar-energy system, and air conditioners for the multipurpose hall.
The event, jointly organised by the school's board of governors, the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and the teaching faculty, welcomed over 600 guests at the Che Hoon Khor Moral Uplifting Society's hall in Macalister Road.
A musical performance complements a thoughtfully produced documentary on the school's history.
The evening featured 20 captivating performances that seamlessly blended traditional and contemporary elements, highlighting the diverse talents and collaborative spirit of pupils and teachers.
The programme opened with a heartfelt rendition of the school anthem by the school community, followed by a historical documentary which traced the school's 91-year journey and sparked nostalgia among alumni and educators.
It also featured outstanding performances by pupils that included the choir, dance team, wushu team, Chinese Yoyo troupe, and the Boys' Brigade.
The music for the opening and closing performances was specially arranged for the celebration and featured the combined talents of the school's choir, teachers, parents and pupils.
In her welcome address, school principal Cheryl Tey said: 'Every brick and tile of our school represents a foundation for life. Hun Bin is a place where dreams are nurtured and the future of education is uplifted.'
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