As the New Year approaches quietly and the enthusiasm of teachers and students collides to create sparks, this special New Year's football friendship match held by our school has become the most eye-catching scene on campus. On the morning of December 22nd, a football match between the teacher team led by Vice Principals Liu Bing, Lu Dan, and Principal Assistant Xu Zitai, along with some teachers from the Senior High School Department, in addition to the football club of the 10th and 11th grade students officially kicked off. This green field competition, transcending the boundaries of teacher and student identities, added a unique vitality to the campus's welcome season.
First and foremost, after the referee placed the football firmly at the center circle kick-off point, Principal Hu Qilin blew the whistle to start the game, which not only ignited the enthusiasm of the welcome event but also showcased the warm and harmonious atmosphere among our school's teachers and students.
What's more, with this kickoff, the game officially began. The teachers of the Teacher Team shed their usual refined demeanor and showcased their agile figures on the football field. Evidently, their passes were precise, their tackles were swift, and their shots were decisive, with every move exuding a steady and experienced coordination. Meanwhile, the students of the Senior High School Football Club fully utilized their youthful advantages. With flexible dribbling, sharp breakthroughs, and lightning-fast counterattacks, they responded vigorously to each of the teachers' attacks.
Furthermore, on the sports field, there are no distinctions between teachers and students; only teammates running side by side and opponents giving their all. More remarkably, a precise long pass, a brilliant save, and a thrilling shot all elicited bursts of cheers from the spectators on the sidelines. In the meantime, the gentle breeze caressed the sweat of the players, with the green field witnessing the interaction and friendship between the teachers and students. Therefore, this game has already transcended victory and defeat; Instead, it has become a precious campus exchange.
Last but not the least, as the final whistle of the game sounded, the score was no longer the main point. Beneath the sweaty jerseys of the teachers and students, there was a growing closeness between them. The students from the Senior High School Department all expressed that not only did playing football with their teachers give them guidance on their skills, but also allowed them to experience the friendly side of their teachers. On the other hand, teachers of the teacher's team also said that seeing the students' competitive spirit, it felt as if they themselves were back in their youthful days.
On the whole, not only is this football friendly competition a sports event, but also a vivid reflection of the cultural construction of our Senior High School Department. More noticeably, in the future, the Senior High School Department will continue to hold various colorful campus activities, integrating the spirit of sports into campus life, and deepening the bond between teachers and students through interaction, to welcome the new year in a more vibrant manner!