Around 1 600 teachers commended at Teachers' Day ceremony (with photos)
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Organised by the Committee on Respect Our Teachers Campaign (CROTC), the Salute to Teachers 2025 - Teachers' Day Ceremony was held today (September 26). The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, officiated at the ceremony and paid tribute to teachers for wholeheartedly nurturing talent with dedication to professionalism in education. Around 1 600 teachers are commended this year.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Chairman of the CROTC, Mr Wong Kam-leung, expressed his gratitude to the teachers for not only passing on knowledge but also cultivating students' affection for their home and country and shaping their character, all accomplished with patience, love, and wisdom. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Respect Our Teachers Campaign, and the CROTC has steadfastly upheld its mission and will continue to join together in promoting the traditional culture of respect for teachers.
Dr Choi expressed gratitude that the Respect Our Teachers Campaign, over the past 30 years, has not only united various sectors of society in their respect and support for teachers but also promoted the fine tradition of respecting teachers and education in Chinese culture, instilling positive energy into Hong Kong's education. She remarked that a professional and conscientious teaching force is the key to the success of Hong Kong education. Hong Kong's leading position in global competitiveness not only reflects the resilience and innovative vitality of its economy but also highlights the high-quality development of its education system and the professional leadership and strength of its teaching force.
She highlighted that the Education Bureau is committed to building a team of high-quality teachers and strongly supporting both teachers and principals in enhancing their professionalism. She emphasised the importance of promoting the cultivation of teachers' morality and ethics, and fostering the spirit of outstanding educators. She encouraged all teachers to regard outstanding educators as role models, to uphold the original aspiration of nurturing students, to drive innovation in teaching, and to strengthen professional exchange. With the teachers being good educators to children and exemplary role models to their peers, more outstanding individuals with virtues and talents can be nurtured.
The CROTC has been organising the Teachers' Commendation Scheme annually since 1995. With this year marking its 30th session, the scheme aims to foster a culture of respect for teachers. Under the scheme, secondary schools, primary schools, kindergartens and special schools may each nominate two teachers who have demonstrated commitment and excellence in teaching. Over 39 500 teachers have been commended in previous years.
Other officiating guests at the ceremony today included the Acting Permanent Secretary for Education, Ms Ida Lee; the Chairperson of the Curriculum Development Council, Professor Isabella Poon; and the Chairman of the Committee on Home-School Co-operation, Mr Eugene Fong.
Ends/Friday, September 26, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:50
Issued at HKT 18:50
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