Yuet Wah College recently held a gala dinner to celebrate its 96th anniversary at The Plaza Restaurant. Guests including Deputy Director of Education and Youth Development Bureau Mr. Kong Chi Meng, Chairman of Union of Catholic Schools of Macau Mr. Vong Pio, representatives of the Chinese Educators Association namely President Ms. Chan Hong, Chairperson of the Board of Directors Mr. Cheang Hong Kuong, Supervisor Mr. Kou Kam Fai, alumnus and member of the Legislative Assembly Mr. Ngan Iek Hang, alumni Mr. Ma Io Fong and Mr. Wu Chou Kit, etc. gathered and attended the gala dinner.
At the beginning of the gala dinner, Supervisor Fr. Yip Tai-ho delivered a welcome speech on behalf of the school. He talked about the days when he worked and lived in Yuet Wah. On behalf of the school, he welcomed guests, parents and alumni from all sectors.
At the dinner, Principal Fr. Chow Pak Fai, gave a brief speech of the school’s work and achievements since the beginning of the school year. "This school year has been affected by the epidemic since the very beginning. Like other schools, our school has also experienced class suspension, online classes and resumption of classes. Our teachers, students and staff, faced difficulties and overcame together. Given the government's anti-epidemic measures, more than 100 of our teachers volunteered in the two nucleic acid testing programmes in Macao. At the same time, during the class suspension and under the guidance of the Education and Youth Development Bureau, the school also carried out online teaching work, so that the students would not stop learning during after class suspension.” he stated. Fr. Chow also pointed out that as a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step and looking forward to the future that is full of challenges and difficulties, the school needs to make more efforts and more actions in unity. Teachers, students and staffs, should not forget the purpose of the predecessors when they first built the school. We shall continue to strive for excellence and a brighter future of Yuet Wah!
During the dinner, teachers and classmates performed chorus, band performances and other shows, which were brilliant, creating a lively atmosphere, with rounds of applause.
In addition, there was a lucky draw for the dinner with rich prizes, being a highlight of the dinner. Due to the pandemic, many other alumni and guests attended the dinner were seated in two different venues with live broadcast of the main hall. Though given such arrangement, all diners enjoyed the best of the dinner.
At the dinner, alumni of old and new and classmates from the graduating class sang the school song together, bringing the atmosphere of the dinner to a climax and a successful end.
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