Source: Hong Kong Information Services
Secretary for Education Choi Yuk-lin today paid tribute to about 1,600 teachers for wholeheartedly nurturing talent at the Salute to Teachers 2025 – Teachers’ Day Ceremony.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Respect Our Teachers Campaign.
Speaking at the event, the education chief expressed gratitude that the campaign not only united various sectors of society in their support for teachers but also promoted the tradition of respecting teachers and education in Chinese culture, instilling positive energy into Hong Kong’s education.
Noting that a conscientious teaching force is the key to the success of education, Ms Choi said the city’s leading position in global competitiveness reflects the innovative vitality of its economy and highlights the quality development of the education system and the professional leadership of the teaching force.
She also pointed out 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.
Secondary and primary schools, kindergartens and special schools each nominate two teachers under the scheme, with over 39,500 teachers having been commended in previous years.