Teacher's day in China
Teacher - how deep is the meaning of this word?
10 September is an official holiday in China. This day the whole country fetes educators and teachers. This holiday, in its different interpretations, has existed in China as early as the Middle Ages. Teachers and coaches have always been honored and respected in China. Very often teachers acted as mentors throughout the whole life of their students; especially true for the traditional Chinese martial arts.
The modern holiday was awarded a national status on January 21, 1985. The urgent need of this holiday in China was caused by the fact that the “cultural revolution” in China cut the number of intellectual workers – teachers, in particular. The main purpose of introduction of Teacher’s Day as a public holiday, was a Chinese authorities’ desire to increase the prestige of this profession. Since then, on 10 September, the festive events in honor of the specialists of educational sphere are held throughout China every year.
This day China holds meetings and festival events. Awards ceremonies are taking place very often. Pupils give flowers and gifts to their teachers and mentors. Thousands of schoolchildren and students thank their teachers for their important work. Teacher's Day in today’s China has become one of the most important festive dates.
Teacher's day at Huaxi Country Garden International School
Keeping with these traditions our school typically celebrates teacher's day after we have delivered all lessons for that day! During the day students will present their teachers with flowers and cards as a show of gratitude towards them.
Grade 2 class 1, student's and teacher's posing for a teacher's day picture.
At the end of the day, the school leaders treat all staff at the school to an evening of celebrations. The evening starts by congratulating members of staff who have contributed and performed above and beyond expectations. There were 4 categories for the evening, and many awards given to our exceptional teachers.
Principle Ms Liu and Vice Principle Mr Jung picture with some of the award winners of the evening.
There was also a raffles prizes to be won, and many gifts and lucky money (hóngbāo) were also handed out. The evening continued with songs and dances performed by the teachers of the school.
You raise me up, a firm favorite of the school, is performed by members of the primary and middle school native and foreign teachers.
After the many awards and entertainment, the teachers and support staff of the school, sat down to a wonderful meal and celebrated teacher's day in style!
Some of the teacher's relaxing after their performance! A great evening was had by all!
Lucy and Sherry from grade 2 and grade 1, enjoying great food and great company, and a well deserved celebration.
Thankfully, the walk home from the restaurant is only a short one!
We continue to make many great memories here at our school, for all involved. The academic year has only just begun and the teachers and students are all working hard towards achieving great things.