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The Than Hsiang Kindergarten held graduation ceremony and annual
concert on 22nd October 2005 in the Multi Purpose Hall of Than Hsiang
Temple, Penang. The hall was packed with proud parents, grandparents
and family members and friends.
The ceremony started with the singing of the National Anthem and
Buddha Gem Song at 2.00 p.m. Before address the audience Ven Wei
Wu and everyone present observed one minute’s silence as a mark
of respect to houour the passing of the late Datin Paduka Seri Endon
Mahmood, the beloved wife of our Prime Minister.
In his address Ven. Wei Wu said that courses on pre-school education
will soon be offered in the International Buddhist College. The
venerable also encouraged Buddhist Organizations to set up kindergarten
and said that Than Hsiang Temple would be pleased to share the experiences
gained in the running of the Than Hsiang Kindergarten.
Principal Madam Tan Kim Nai said
in her speech that busy parents who are unable to care for children
either hire a maid or send them to baby-sitters. Such care-givers
lack knowledge on child education and tend to let those under their
care to spend hours watching the television or playing computer
games. This might become a negative influence on their lives. Madam
Tan also announced that the temple is starting Taska Than Hsiang
in the residential area in Sungai Ara next year. The open day for
Taska Than Hsiang is scheduled on 12th November 2005 from 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. and a colouring contest will be held on that day. Registration
for kindergarten and day-care have start ed.
After the speeches, Ven. Wei Wu
gave away the Best Internal and External awards. Present to give
away the prizes include Ven. Zhen Xin the Superintend of the temple,
Bro. Yew Cheng Keat, Bro. Ong Kong Leong and Sis. Chung Moy Ngoh.
The much awaited concert that includes
dances, performances and singing followed the speeches by representatives
of the grandaunts delivered in Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and English.
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