“A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others .” The Teachers' Day held on 13th September 2012 was indeed a great opportunity for S. C Gawers to express their heartfelt gratitude to the teachers. Thanks to all our beloved teachers for their guidance and support throughout the year. Representatives of each form thanked our teachers by singing, dancing and even acting! Their wonderful performances brought happiness to the whole school, at the same time reminded us of the hard work of all teachers. The Student Union sincerely presents flowers and chocolates to all teachers. We wish all teachers good health and a Happy Teachers’ Day!

TWGHs S. C. Gaw Memorial College
‘Love our School & Respect our Teachers’

Dear Students, 

        To promote the tradition of respecting our teachers, a “Teachers’ Day” has been fixed on September 10 each year.  Just like last year, the Parent-Teacher Association and the Students’ Union will be organizing activities to celebrate this very special occasion¾¾the Teachers’ Day. 

We have teachers who not only possess professional knowledge and skills, but are also determined to serve with perseverance and professionalism.  At the threshold of the 21st century, your teachers have devoted much time and energy to teaching, fostering good relation with you, as well as organizing life-wide learning activities which aim at promoting among you all-round attainment in the domains of ethics, intellect, physique, social skills and aesthetics.  Their devotion and dedication well deserve every gratitude and respect of students, parents and indeed every member of the community.

‘Respect for teachers’ is an excellent Chinese tradition.  Your teachers are like candles.  They light up your life.  They tender you with boundless love and give you inspiring advice.  I sincerely hope that all students will appreciate the good-intentioned efforts of your teachers and be grateful to them for their teaching, care and guidance.

To express our gratitude to our teachers, I would urge every one of you to get involved in the celebration of the Teachers’ Day.  You may, from time to time, organize various activities to express your appreciation openly.  You may talk, communicate or extend your best regards to your teachers by whatever means like telephone, e-mail, letter, or send goodwill cards and flowers.  You may also hold lunch-time campus radio and concerts and which teachers, students and parents can participate.  Moreover, you must greet your teachers whenever or wherever you meet them.  As a token of respect and appreciation, simple greetings like ‘good morning’, ‘good afternoon’ or ‘good bye’ is good enough.

Certainly, our respect for teachers does not just start and end on one day.  But it is on this special occasion that we can convey the message and strengthen our awareness of respect for teachers.

May I take this opportunity to call upon you to join me in expressing our heartfelt gratitude to your teachers.  The best way to show your respect for your teachers is simple, that is, by trying your best and living up to the virtuous expectation of our Student Motto, viz. ‘Diligence, Frugality, Loyalty and Faithfulness’.  Most importantly, going in line with spirit of the school yearly theme of 2012-13, that is, ‘Be Self-directed, Self-discipline and Compassionate’. Wishing you all good health and happiness.  Thank you.

Yours sincerely
Agnes Tang
Principal
September 12, 2012

 

東華三院吳祥川紀念中學
「愛校敬師」

各位同學︰

香港特別行政區政府宣布每年九月十日定為教師日，以發揚尊師重道的精神。今天，與去年一樣，我希望各位同學參與由家長教師會及學生會舉辦之敬師日的慶祝活動。

你們的老師除具備專業知識和教學技巧外，更擁有堅毅的意志和專業  精神。踏入二十一世紀，教師的工作日趨多元化和專業化，他們既要用心教學，又要積極聯繫家長，為你們提供五育均衡及全人發展的學習機會。為了培養你們成為優秀的人才，老師們付出許多心血，勞苦功高，是值得你們敬重的。

教育是用生命影響生命，薪火相傳的工作。「尊師重道」是我國的   優良傳統。我衷心希望每位同學都體會老師教誨的苦心及感激老師的    栽培。

為了表達對師長的謝意和讚賞，同學及家長可於敬師日或新學年開始時舉辦一些合適的敬師活動，例如透過電話、書信或電郵向老師問好、  致送心意卡、獻花、午間電台節目或午間音樂欣賞會等等。與此同時，  簡單的點頭或問好亦能表達你們對老師的尊敬和感謝。

尊敬師長當然不限於某一天。我只希望趁著敬師日，傳遞敬師的信息及傳揚「愛校敬師」的優良文化。

我謹此向各位同學呼籲，在敬師日一起向老師表示謝意，活出學校  校訓中「勤儉忠信」的美德，以及充分體現本年度學校主題「自勵     學習、律己愛人」的精神。順祝各位身體健康，生活愉快！

校 長
鄧 蕙 珍

二○一二年九月十二日