By outdoor-nature-child.com On October 27, local time, the 24th British Chinese Teacher’s Day and Excellence in Chinese Teaching Awards ceremony took place at the King’s College London auditorium.
This significant event was organized by the British Chinese Education Association, and it drew representatives from the Chinese Embassy in the UK, the British Chinese community, various Chinese institutions, and 63 Chinese language schools from across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales.
During the ceremony, several key figures took the stage, including Wu Shanxiong, president of the British Chinese Education Association; Wang Binbin, deputy director of the Chinese Embassy’s Overseas Chinese Affairs Office; Yan Lijuan, principal of Waltham St. Lawrence Primary School; and Zhu Hua, director of the International Intercultural Research Center at University College London. Together, they unveiled a plaque inscribed with the phrases “Respect Teachers, Honor Education” and “Happy Teacher’s Day.”
Wu emphasized that the British Chinese Education Association has designated the third Sunday of October as “Chinese Teacher’s Day” in the UK. This initiative aims to promote the traditional Chinese values of respecting teachers and valuing education, providing dedicated Chinese language educators with a special day of recognition.
He expressed deep gratitude for the hard work and commitment of the teachers, highlighting that it is only through high-quality educators that we can develop high-quality students. Wu called on all teachers in UK Chinese schools to remain idealistic, morally grounded, knowledgeable, and compassionate.
According to Wu, teachers should integrate teaching with nurturing, imparting not only the Chinese language but also the rich culture of the Chinese nation. He underscored the importance of leading by example and instilling the right moral values in students.
The event also served as a platform to honor outstanding educators, with 91 teachers recognized for their dedication and exceptional performance in the classroom as nominated by various Chinese schools across the UK.
In addition to the awards, the ceremony included a vibrant array of performances. Highlights included a dance titled “Red Fan” by the Harrow Chinese School, a red silk dance called “China is Full of Hope” by the Reading Chinese School, a spring-themed dance “踏春” by the London Simplified Chinese School, a choir performance of “China” by the Defu Chinese School, and a Tai Chi demonstration titled “Sword Travels the World” by the UK De-Yin Tai Chi Institute.