Yuet Wah College recently held its 2024-2025 Academic Year Graduation Ceremony at the Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion for graduates of the 85th Chinese Secondary Section and the 73rd English Secondary Section.
The graduating students received their diplomas and various awards from distinguished guests, including Prof. Im Sio Kei, President of Macao Polytechnic University (Alumnus), and Mr. Chan Iok Wai, Director of the Student Affairs Division of the Education and Youth Development Bureau (Alumnus).
The ceremony commenced with a welcome address by Supervisor Fr. Yip Tai Ho, who extended his gratitude to all guests, parents, and alumni in attendance. He elaborated on the school motto, ‘Cultivating Virtue and Pursuing Knowledge,’ encouraging graduates to continuously advance in moral character and academic excellence. He also wished the graduates a bright future and extended his blessings to all attendees for happiness and family prosperity.
Prof. Im Sio Kei, the guest of honour, congratulated the graduates, urging them to treat graduation as a new beginning. Reflecting on his own journey since graduating over three decades ago, he emphasised the enduring influence of the school’s spiritual leaders and teachers, urging graduates to uphold a spirit of diligence. He called on them to embrace patriotism, lifelong learning, and dedication to Macau and the nation.
Principal Fr. Chow Pak Fai presented the school report, highlighting the 100% university enrolment rate for this year’s graduates. Among them, 34 were admitted to prestigious mainland universities, 202 to Macau’s higher education institutions, and 82 received offers from renowned international universities. He also outlined the school’s achievements in national education, security awareness, and mainland exchange programmes, as well as accolades in academic and extracurricular competitions, including: Two Gold Medals at the EuroInvent International Innovation Exhibition; Champions in both Senior and Junior Divisions of the Macau Youth AI Robotics Combat Competition; Gold Awards in the Macau Inter-School English Speech Contest and Vocational English Competition; First Place in the Macau Inter-School Badminton Championship (Division A); Eleven Gold Medals in the Macau Inter-School Swimming Competition and U17 Team Gold at the Asian Cities Taekwondo Championship. He commended the contributions of the Student Union, Prefects, and Volunteer Teams, and noted the school’s successful institutional evaluation and ongoing preparations for its centennial celebrations.
Graduates Ieong Si Un and Cheong Chong In (representing the Chinese and English sections, respectively) delivered heartfelt speeches, recalling the challenges overcome with the guidance of teachers and clergy, whose dedication inspired their perseverance.
The ceremony, both solemn and heart-warming, concluded with the emotional singing of ‘Time to Say Goodbye’ and a commemorative video. Graduates and families joyfully took photos around the campus, creating a lively and touching atmosphere before bidding farewell to their alma mater. Other distinguished guests included: Mr. Ao Chong Kit (Alumnus), Chairman of Delta Asia Financial Group; Mr. Vong Pio, Vice-Supervisor of the Union of Catholic Schools of Macau; Ms. Chan Hong, Chief Supervisor of the Chinese Educators’ Association; Mr. Lai Meng San (Alumnus), Member of the Guangdong CPPCC; Legislative Assembly Members (Alumni) Mr. Ngan Iek Hang, Mr. Ma Io Fong, and Mr. Wu Chu Kit. The graduation ceremony concluded successfully, marking a memorable milestone for all.


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