To celebrate the 42nd Teachers' Day, carry forward the spirit of educators, and foster a culture of respecting teachers and valuing education, Hwa Nan held a Teachers' Day commendation conference at the auditorium on September 9. Council Chair Yu, members of the Party and administrative leadership team, all faculty and staff, and student representatives gathered for the event. The conference was presided over by Vice President Wu Lanzha.
The conference officially opened with the solemn singing of the national anthem. President Ren Jianhong delivered a keynote address, extending sincere festive greetings to all faculty and staff. She encouraged teachers to cultivate their craft with composure, sharpen their teaching competence, and wholeheartedly nurture a new generation of technical and skilled talents who combine vocational expertise, comprehensive literacy, and higher-order thinking.
During the commendation session, awards were presented to the recipients of the Thirty Years of Splendor, Thank You for Being Here honor, collectives and individuals recognized at provincial and municipal levels, the Eighth Three-Educations Advanced Workers, the Fifth Most Beautiful Teacher, the 2025–2026 Academic Year Advanced Workers, and the outstanding mentors and students of the 2025 Baosheng Class. The awards paid tribute to their contributions to the college's development in their respective roles. Three award representatives—Mr. Yao Guangping, Ms. Pan Shaofang, and Ms. Huang Liqing—spoke in turn, sharing their experiences of working and growing on the fertile ground of Hwa Nan, their words brimming with deep affection for and steadfast commitment to the cause of education.
The opening ceremony of the 2026 Baosheng Class then unfolded with warmth and grace. President Ren Jianhong, Vice President Huang Leijing, and Deputy Party Secretary Zhang Qiuping presented college badges to new teachers. Led by Vice President Huang Leijing and supervised by Deputy Party Secretary Zhang Qiuping, new teachers and pre-service teachers together took a solemn pledge to devote themselves to the cause of education.
In the closing segment, students from the Department of Culture and Education presented a musical performance, The Light, in tribute to teachers, expressing the highest respect for all educators.
The conference was not only a tribute to those who have dedicated themselves to education over the past year, but also a profound reflection on and a solemn commitment to the educational spirit of Hwa Nan Women's College.
