The Northern California Chinese School Association will hold its annual Excellent Teacher Commendation Ceremony at the Qiāo Jiào Zhōng Xīn in the South Bay from 2 to 4 pm on September 22nd (Sunday), expressing gratitude to the teachers.
This year, the theme of the Excellent Teacher Commendation Ceremony is “Time Travel,” where Confucius himself will “appear” to present the bamboo ruler, symbolizing the passing down of his spirit from generation to generation.
Approximately 50 outstanding teachers will be honored during the event, with FASCA young overseas volunteers portraying the Yì Sheng, warmly welcoming Confucius’s appearance. The event will take place at the Qiāo Jiào Zhōng Xīn in the South Bay from 2 to 4 pm on September 22nd, inviting all teachers, principals, parents, and children to participate.
Chuāng Yǎ Shū, the director of the Qiāo Jiào Zhōng Xīn, stated that education is a long-term cultivation process, and only through continuous passing down can children preserve traditional culture and promote social stability and harmony.
The Excellent Teacher Commendation Ceremony organized by the Northern California Chinese School Association is a significant recognition of these educators. It is hoped that everyone will gather at the Qiāo Jiào Zhōng Xīn to express their inner respect for the teachers.
One of the event organizers, Lín Xiù Chūn, introduced the profound meaning of the bamboo ruler. She mentioned that when the bamboo ruler is mentioned, many people associate it as a tool for teachers to discipline students, but its significance extends beyond that.
As the saying goes, “Without rules, there is no square.” The true meaning of the bamboo ruler is to regulate the relationship between teachers and students, shaping an orderly society. The essence of education lies in establishing such norms to allow everyone to live in order. Using the bamboo ruler as a symbol of commendation aims to inherit Confucius’s educational spirit as a model for generations.
In addition to having professional anchors and principals as hosts, the event also specially arranged for two young hosts aged only 10 and 11 to add highlights to the event. Additionally, the event specifically invited a senior teacher who has been teaching at the Fremont Chinese School for nearly thirty years to share her journey in Chinese education. It is hoped that her experience can inspire current teachers and acknowledge their perseverance and dedication, letting them know they are not alone.
Furthermore, the Northern California Chinese School Association has carefully prepared special gifts to express gratitude to the teachers, and the audience present will witness this sincerity.