09/27/2017．教師節慶祝大會 周守民校長致辭全文

各位主管、同仁、以及各位受獎教師，大家好：

　　明天就是教師節，每年教師節前，感謝人事室安排一次教師們的大團聚。這是一個表達感恩的日子，也是一個慶祝豐收的日子。今年教師節也正好接近中秋節，我在此祝各位教師節快樂！也預祝大家中秋節快樂！

  
　　在文藻所有教職員工，都是老師。老師，是孩子（學生）生命中最重要的人；感謝老師們給予文藻的孩子這麼多—給孩子學識、給孩子職能、給孩子自信、給孩子加油、給孩子歡笑、給孩子溫暖，更給孩子安慰與關懷！或許，身為教育現場的我們常常會覺得很無奈，因為我們不能選擇學生，但相對的學生也沒有選擇老師的權利，每個孩子，都像是需要細心灌溉的種籽，也是無可取代的寶貝。

　　文藻的教育理念提到「尊重個人尊嚴、接受個別差異、激發個人潛能、為生命服務」。修女也常提醒我們「教育是人與天主合作的工作」，所以，我要說，親愛的文藻夥伴們：我們永遠的信心就是付出愛！」每一個生命都是上主的化工，在我們的身上都有著獨特的價值與使命。或許我們都是有限的、不足的，在面對困難與挑戰時，總是會怯懦，害怕，甚至裹足不前。然而，也正是因為我們有這樣的弱點，才更需要團隊的力量，把所有夥伴的小小優點，聚合成最大的力量，尤其在人才培育與生命陪伴工作，這麼多年來的體會，我知道上主在教育工作中，佔首要的地位，我們只是助手，因為我們所做的一切，都是為了榮耀上主而做!

　　  
　　每一個孩子都是一顆顆寶貴的珍珠，若將這一顆顆散落的珍珠串起來，將成為一條價值不斐的珍珠項鍊。可是，或許大家都只看到那珍貴的項鍊，然而，真正不可或缺的是串起他們的那條並不起眼的絲線，各位老師們所扮演就是這個不起眼，但卻無比重要的角色，不僅串起孩子的成就，也串起國家社會的希望。

　  
　　孟子說：「學問之道無他，求其放心而已。」而「教學的藝術也不在于傳授本領，它更是激勵、喚醒和鼓舞。」，世界上唯一能夠將不可能化為可能的，就是教育。我深信，全體教職員工的群策群力，再加上修女們的殷殷祈禱，文藻絕對會愈來愈棒、越來越好。

　　再次向投注專業與一生熱情與默默堅守崗位的各位得獎教師致敬，也希望所有教師繼續堅持這份天使的工作。謝謝大家。敬祝 闔家平安，教師節與中秋節快樂！

Good afternoon colleagues, honored teachers, ladies and gentlemen:
　　

　　Tomorrow is Teacher's Day and I appreciate the Personnel Office for taking the time to organize this gathering, to honor our educators. Teacher’s Day is about expressing gratitude for everything that teachers do. This year, Teacher's Day is also close to Moon Festival. So, I wish you all a very Happy Teacher's Day and Mid-Autumn Festival!

　　At Wenzao both our faculty and administrators also carry out the role as teacher. You are one of the most important people in our students’ lives and we really appreciate all the things you do. Teachers, give inspiration, joy, comfort and love. They give students self-confidence, knowledge and teach life skills.

　　Sometimes we also encounter difficulties. As teachers we cannot choose our students. On the other hand, students do not have the right to choose their teachers either. However, every child must be carefully taken care of, like sowing a seed. Never forget how you can positively influence and change a student’s life.　

　　Wenzao’s philosophy is -“Revere the divine, love the human”. It is to respect every student’s individuality, inspire students to explore their potential and serve their communities. We are often reminded by our Ursuline Sisters that, "Education is one’s work but we must always be in collaboration with God. Therefore, we should always remember, our faith should always shine through us with love!" Every life is the LORD’s creation. Each person is unique, valuable, and has a life mission. Sometimes we feel fear, limited or frustrated with life’s challenges.  However, it is through these weaknesses, we can find strength in teamwork. We can draw support and inspiration from our partners and colleagues.  We can encourage each other to find strength and help each other out. Share your experiences and faith in the Lord. We are all the Lord’s servants, we can uplift our colleagues through faith and by doing these things we glorify the Lord!

　　Every student is a precious pearl. When we put these pearls together they become a valuable pearl necklace. However, if all we see is the precious necklace, we miss the indispensable string that brings it all together. It is then that you humbly ignore your most important role. Teachers, you not only inspire students’ achievements, but you also play a role in the development of a nation.

 
　　Mencius said, "The way of learning is nothing other than seeking the lost mind”. The art of teaching is not only the ability to teach, but also the passing on of inspiration, awakening of the mind and providing encouragement. Through education everything is possible. I believe that through prayer and working together, Wenzao will continue to grow and become greater. 

　
　　Thank you all for your passion and the professional job that you all do. God bless you, in your continued efforts, as you carry out the work of angels. I hope that you all have a wonderful and joyful Teacher's Day and a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!