Kiarong Primary School Wins Hadrah Contest
By James Kon
Bandar Seri Begawan - Kiarong Primary School has successfully defended their title as the best Hadrah team among primary schools nationwide' when they emerged as the champion in the 31st Hadrah Competition finals at Sekolah Rendah Dato Basir recently.
During the finals, the defending champion defeated eight Hadrah teams with a total score of 88.50 per cent.
Second place went to Dato Othman Primary School with a total score of 84.88 per cent, while Dato-Basir primary school grabbed third place with 79.38 per cent.
A total of 17 schools took part in the preliminary round.
According to Cikgu Mohammad Shahrol Azmi bin Hj Abdul Muluk, teacher-in-charge, he said "It was great to be able to defend our championship this year. The success came from frequent practices held, especially during school holidays as well as examination..
On hand to present the prizes was the guest of honour Awg Hj Abdullah bin Awg Hj Metassim, Director of Administration and Services Department, Ministry of Education.
Meanwhile, in a welcoming remark by Dato Basir Primary School Principal, Cikgu Hjh Dyg Sarimah bte Hj Awg Bakir, she said: "The Hadrah Competition is an annual event organised by the Ministry of Education-through the Co-curriculum Education Department. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
