At the ceremony held at YWIES Guangzhou, Dr Betty Chan Po-king, CEO and School Supervisor of YCYW, reminisced about her mother, Madam Tsang Chor-hang, who founded the first YCYW school in Hong Kong, China in 1932, and congratulated YWIES Guangzhou on its achievements during the past ten years.

She said, "As we celebrate Founder’s Day and the 10th Anniversary of YWIES Guangzhou, I’m reminded of the words that have guided us for generations: 'It takes ten years to grow trees, but a hundred years to raise people.' Let's honour the remarkable journey that has brought us here, and look ahead with renewed determination as we continue cultivating the seeds of greatness in our students who will shape a better future for humanity."

Dr Chan reaffirmed YCYW's commitment to continuous innovation. She described Future School Programme as a rethink of education. Through a university-style modular learning approach, the students will have greater opportunities to explore cutting-edge disciplines and customise their studies according to their personal interests and goals. The programme also includes a component on entrepreneurship, equipping students with the skills and mindset needed to innovate and succeed in a rapidly changing global economy.

YCYW plans to expand the Future School Programme to other campuses in the future.

The EdFutures Division is a key component of YCYW's "Seeds for the Future" programme. The division maintains active collaborations with prestigious institutions such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Oxford Suzhou Centre for Advanced Research (OSCAR), Tongji University, and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. These partnerships enable the students to engage with industry experts and immerse themselves in real-world scenarios, enhancing their educational experience and preparing them for future challenges.

During the ceremony, Mr Hubert Hu, the representative of EdFutures, introduced the division's innovative projects carried out during the past academic year. These included the ChinaOne experiential learning programme, the Smart Farm, underwater robotics, and the immersive medical experience programme. Students and teachers from YWIES Guangzhou took to the stage to share their experiences participating in these activities.

Mr Andrew Chang, a founding student of YCIS Shanghai Pudong Campus, is now the Operations and R&D Manager at Shanghai Omni Biologics.

Prior to establishing Omni Biologics with his brother, Mr Chang was a research scientist at Stanford University where he studied genetic heart diseases. His pioneering research at Omni Biologics has yielded many results, including the development of a new metabolic drug and an advanced drug delivery system.

Mr Chang's active involvement in the job shadowing programme exemplifies his dedication to the YCIS community. He has generously provided valuable internship experiences to both current students and graduates, inspiring them to explore their passions and pursue their goals.

In his acceptance speech, Mr Chang said, "YCYW is not just confined on producing straight A students, but focusing on personal growth and advancement, treating individual students as single entities, allowing them to flourish in their interests. I'm very pleased to see how the YCYW community have grown and excited to be part of the continued revolution and evolution of education for future YCYW students."

Dr Mengran Liu obtained her Higher Diploma at Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE) in 2018 and is now an Assistant Professor in YCCECE, where she has made significant contributions to the field of Early Childhood Education.

After graduating from YCCECE, she worked as a kindergarten teacher. Her passion for early childhood education led her to pursue a Ph.D. in Education at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. During her studies in New Zealand, she participated in the research, teaching, and the revised learning outcomes of the Te Whāriki project, which aims to enhance the understanding of the revised New Zealand's early childhood education curriculum framework and develop digital resources for teaching and learning.

As an Assistant Professor, Dr Liu is now dedicated to integrating Chinese educational values with Western knowledge systems; promoting cultural understanding; and addressing critical issues related to the professional development of teachers, children's learning, and the quality of early childhood education.

Dr Liu received the Alumni Hall of Fame trophy at YCCECE. She said, "Nine years ago, I studied here as a student, towards the Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education. I learned the ways to teach and I got inspired by the educational practice built on relationships and respect. And I realised being an early childhood educator is challenging and privileged."