China News Service, Hong Kong, September 20th (Reporter Han Xingtong) "Salute to Teachers 2021—Teacher Respect Day Celebration and Commendation Ceremony" was held in Hong Kong on the 20th. More than 1,400 teachers were praised.

The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Carrie Lam, attended the ceremony and delivered a speech. She called on the education sector to work together to bring education to its roots.

　　It is reported that this year is the 26th year that the Hong Kong Respect for Teachers Campaign Committee has organized the "Teacher Recognition Program", which aims to promote the spirit of respecting teachers.

Under the plan, each secondary school, elementary school, kindergarten and special school can nominate 2 teachers who are enthusiastic about teaching and have outstanding performance to receive recognition.

So far, more than 33,000 person-times have been honored as outstanding teachers.

　　Carrie Lam served as the officiating guest and said in her speech that education is the key to nurturing talents, and teachers have an irreplaceable role in providing quality education.

Teachers should lead by example, have a correct understanding of concepts such as "one country, two systems" and national security, have knowledge of the latest developments in the country, and strengthen their own national concepts and national identity.

　　Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor mentioned that during the 2019 amendments, many students were misled by anti-China chaos in Hong Kong and deceived by a large number of false propaganda on social media. People have negative views on Hong Kong's education, but she has always had confidence in Hong Kong's education system.

Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor expects teachers to help students establish positive values, and also calls on the education sector to work together to make education clear, and strive to cultivate a new generation of national concepts, Hong Kong sentiments, international perspectives and social commitments.

　　In her speech, Zhong Lijin, chairman of the Hong Kong Respect for Teachers Movement Committee, said that teachers pass on their studies and knowledge, and use love and care to moisturize the students, which is really worthy of praise.

She thanked the SAR government for investing a lot of resources in the field of education in the past few years. She is also convinced that with the active support of the central government and the SAR government, teachers and various stakeholders in the education sector will work together to create a better future for Hong Kong’s next generation. future.

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