"Principals' Forum" Organized by the China Foundation for the Promotion of Education and Culture Explores the Long March Spirit and National Education
The "Principals' Forum," organized by the China Foundation for the Promotion of Education and Culture and co-organized by The Chinese Foundation Secondary School, was held on Friday, 16 October, in the school hall of CFSS. The theme was "Ninety Years of the Long March: Passing the Torch to Nurture New Generations — The Long March Spirit and National Education." Ninety years ago, in October 1936, the three main forces of the Red Army successfully converged in the Huining and Jiangtaibao areas of Gansu, marking the victorious conclusion of the Long March. Setting out in the autumn of 1934 and converging in the autumn of 1936, the Red Army climbed snow-capped mountains, crossed marshes, and forced their way through natural strongholds, covering a journey of 25,000 miles. This chapter of history forged the Long March spirit of "fearing no sacrifice, upholding firm conviction, uniting as one, and striving unceasingly," which has become a treasured spiritual asset of the Chinese nation.
Today's forum was also part of the "Chinese Culture Series" and was held in a synchronous online-and-offline format, chaired by Ms. Lam Shuk-cho, Principal of Precious Blood Primary School (South Horizons). First, Mr. Leung Wai-kit, Curriculum Director of the Patriotic Education Centre, shared on "The Long March Spirit and Patriotic Education Support," explaining how the Long March spirit can be integrated into patriotic education in practice. Next, Ms. Xiao Ying, General Manager of the New Media Company of “Global People Magazine”, delivered an online presentation from Beijing on "Spreading Long March History Through Personal Stories," exploring how vivid personal narratives can bring Long March history closer to people's hearts. Finally, Mr. Ho Tik-shun, Principal of The Chinese Foundation Secondary School, shared from the school's perspective on "Long March History and National Education on Hong Kong Campuses," introducing the school's experience and vision in promoting national education in Hong Kong schools. The lecture also included a Q&A session, during which attendees asked questions enthusiastically and shared their observations and experiences, creating a lively atmosphere.
Subsequently, the guests toured the school's Hall of Fame, Science & Sustainable Development Resource Centre, School Library, and China Resource Centre, learning about the school's development in patriotic education and national security education, and affirming the school's efforts in these areas.
