Teacher’s Day Assembly in SUIS Qingpu and the 16th Annual Xielihui “Outstanding Teacher Awards Ceremony”

As educators, they nurture wholeheartedly. Despite the absence of floral adornments in the classroom, the genuine camaraderie of teachers enables each individual to flourish in vibrant hues. Every Teacher’s Day, the parents’ committee, parents, and students meticulously orchestrate a distinctive surprise brimming with solemnity, extending personal well-wishes and heartfelt attentiveness, thereby elevating every teacher to a luminary on the crimson walkway.

Sunshine filled the campus, and the children’s innocent smiles bloomed like flowers. A gentle breeze blew, and the teachers, brimming with energy, greeted the day with bright smiles. “Teacher, thank you for all your hard work. Happy Teacher’s Day!” These heartfelt greetings not only conveyed the deep bond between teachers and students but also highlighted the strong culture of gratitude within the SUIS community. Teacher’s Day was not only a celebration for teachers but also a valuable moment for children to learn the importance of respecting and appreciating their educators; the significance of revering and valuing their mentors.

At 1 PM, the “Xielihui Outstanding Teacher Awards Ceremony” commenced at the Baihu Theatre. With sixteen years of dedication, our original aspiration remained unchanged. The “SUIS Qingpu Oustanding Teacher Award” aimed at establishing a model of educators who had “light in their eyes and love in their hearts.”

Principal Ms Sunny Huang delivered a speech for this event.

This year, a total of 96 staff members were nominated. Every nomination letter and poignant narrative evoked a sense of profound affection throughout our school community. Following the voting procedure, 10 nominated teachers were chosen to progress to the award evaluation phase. They articulated the essence of love and excellence in education through their warmhearted speeches.

Teacher Jiang Anqi shared her ten-year career journey with the audience, illustrating the love and commitment of a psychologist. Collaborating with two students, she presented “Merry-Go-Round of Life” as a tribute to the Outstanding Teacher Awards event.

Under the theme “Education is a Journey of Love and Perseverance,” Ms. Huang imparted her educational wisdom. She delicately explained the importance of attuning to the heart’s whispers, employing empathy and support to comprehend students; nurturing seeds of encouragement to cultivate potential into confidence. Journeying alongside students in their development, furnishing them with holistic warmth and care. Teacher Huang’s sincerity resembled a spring breeze, profoundly resonating with the hearts of all educators in attendance.

In her speech entitled, “Education is a Mutual Journey,” Ms. Chen recounted her educational encounters. She held the belief that education is a voyage embarked upon collectively with both children and parents. Within this trajectory of mutual comprehension and bonding, we emerge not only as the most harmonious collaborators but also as the most genuine companions.

During his speech entitled, “Waiting for an Encounter with a Poem,” Mr. Dai spoke about the enduring and cyclical traits of modern Chinese language education. He aspired for students to perceive the world’s beauty through their own eyes, to immerse themselves in the elegance of the Chinese language through personal engagement, to discover their own poetic expressions. His ultimate desire was for them to evolve into well-rounded, sensitive and tolerant individuals.

In her speech entitled, “The Timely Gentle Rain of Spring,” Ms. Zhou delivered a refreshing and enlightening speech, enriched with classical and modern allusions. Drawing wisdom from both ancient and contemporary sources, including revered educators, she spoke with humility, articulating her profound dedication and affection for her students.

Ms. Ma recounted her voyage as a primary school homeroom and English teacher. Through concrete examples, she shared her approach of tackling educational obstacles directly, and persistently striving for advancement.

Mr. Kong reminisced about his entertaining transition from a playful child to cultivating a passion for reading. He gave to the children the gift of finding new captivating worlds within books, and urged everyone to relish both through play and reading.

Ms. Yao regaled the children with charming anecdotes from her upbringing, humorously delving into the nuanced facets of education. She underlined that education revolves around addressing each child’s requirements, uncovering their distinctive talents, and fostering the belief that every child is a luminary in their own right.

Mr. Davies’ speech revolved around the theme of bravery. He held the belief that students embody some of the most courageous individuals one can meet, with the goal of encouraging them to ponder bravery in various forms and to consider its unique meanings.

In her speech entitled “The Power of Being Seen,” Ms. He highlighted the significance of mutual visibility among parents, students, and teachers. Additionally, she delved into the essence of sports, portraying it as a remedy that fortifies the body and rejuvenates the soul. Ms. He emphasized the transformative influence of sports, capable of altering individuals, teams and even nations.

Amidst the vote tallying conducted by parent volunteers, Co-Principal Adam extended his heartfelt well-wishes to all teachers, students, and parents, and thanked Xielihui for their ongoing commitment to the improvement of education and support for teachers’ growth and development.

Xiehe Education’s Chairman Wang revealed the roster of awardees and awarded the SUIS Qingpu medals to the winning teachers.

Congratulations to the winners of the 16th Annual Xielihui Outstanding Teacher Awards Ceremony, Teachers Kimi Kong and Shaina He!

These two award-winning teachers epitomize a microcosm of the numerous exceptional educators at SUIS Qingpu. Surrounding them are many more remarkable teachers who selflessly devote themselves to the mission of education, collectively fostering a school environment at SUIS Qingpu brimming with vitality, affection, and optimism.

This year signifies SUIS Qingpu’s 6th year of celebrating Teachers’ Day and its 5th year of hosting the “Xielihui Outstanding Teachers Awards Ceremony”. Through a lot of hard work and collaboration between home and school, the awards ceremony was a great success.

We extend our deepest gratitude to each participating teacher and student, with special appreciation to all the parent volunteers who worked diligently behind the scenes to organize this amazing event. It was their passion and commitment that filled the entire ceremony with joy and significance! We eagerly anticipate the upcoming year with great excitement!