The month of September comes with many connotations, it is the beginning of a new semester which means we are all back to work, vacation mode deactivated. While many look at this month with some despair, it is also the month in which we recognize some very important people in our lives. The 10th of September is celebrated as Teachers' Day all across China. This date is chosen to mark the celebration due to the similar pronunciation between the word 教师 jiaoshi (teacher) and the two digits 9 (九 jiu) and 10 (十 shi) in the date.

This Teacher’s Day, the JEWELS International Ladies Association in collaboration with OEC led OECians in showing tremendous gratitude to our Teachers. The initiative began as early as 8:00am and lasted throughout the day. Teachers across the various disciplines were gifted handmade Teacher’s Day cards by their students, during lectures, in their offices and during practical classes.

Our teachers were overcome with emotion due to the surprise, feeling very appreciated for all their hard work.

Excellent teachers have the ability to ignite a passion for learning, foster development and draw the gold out of those they are set above to mentor.

Teachers not only transmit knowledge, they inspire us, ignite us and broaden our horizons. Teachers have been tasked with a momentous undertaking. Gifts and words are hardly enough to display our gratitude to our teachers. We appreciate their time, patience, enthusiasm, support and immeasurable contribution to our lives.

Happy Teacher’s Day to our beloved teachers!