On December 26th, The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao held a grand awards ceremony to recognize and commend faculty and staff who made outstanding contributions and achieved remarkable educational accomplishments in 2025.

Starlight Award: Education is a Two-Way Illumination

Tian Jiaxin, Associate Professor of Piano from the Keyboard Department, and Wang Boyang, Violin Teacher from the Violin Department, received the "Starlight Award" for Outstanding Educators of 2025.

Associate Professor Tian Jiaxin's words moved everyone present: "From concert performer to educator, my original aspiration has never changed. I was deeply moved by Menuhin's 'Holistic Education' philosophy, which has kept me steadfast in illuminating the journey of chasing dreams with love and knowledge, and in safeguarding the path of growth with the warmth of home."

Teacher Wang Boyang compared teaching to a journey of "joy through pain" shared by teachers and students alike. "I have even gained more than the children," he said. At The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao, the transmission of artistic heritage is a principle deeply upheld by all faculty members. As young teachers, they bear the special responsibility of bridging the past and future, passing the torch from one generation to the next, and together nurturing the grand aspirations of young music lovers.

Spring Warmth Award: Gentle Nourishment Like Spring Breeze and Rain

Eight faculty members, including Chen Xueqing, Associate Professor from the Cello Department, received the "Spring Warmth Award" for Outstanding Educators of 2025. Among the recipients were dedicated principal subject teachers and academic course instructors, outstanding collaborative teachers, and versatile administrative and teaching support staff. Through their day-after-day silent dedication, they collectively embody the essence of The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao as "Dream Builders."

Principal Lu Siqing presented awards to each recipient, highly commending all faculty members for their exceptional educational achievements and dedicated efforts throughout 2025. He also shared profound reflections on education, growth, and the future with the entire school community.

Since its establishment, The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao has brought together an exceptional team of teachers from around the world. These educators possess profound artistic accomplishment, extensive teaching experience, first-class professional and academic expertise, and a truly international perspective. Here, excellence becomes a habit; mutual growth through teaching is a warm and continuous legacy. The principle of "everything for the children" is deeply embedded in the hearts of all faculty and staff—all in service of uplifting every Menuhin student on their journey of chasing dreams.