Dreamt of as a cradle for future leaders, Cuiyuan Middle School stands before us. It is more than just bricks and mortar. This school is a vibrant hub of learning and aspiration. Founded in 1964, it was formerly known as Shenzhen No. 2 Middle School. Cuiyuan Middle School achieved its current name in 1985.
For over half a century, Cuiyuan Middle School has evolved into a beacon of educational excellence. It is recognized as a national model high school in Guangdong Province. Furthermore, it is a first-level school within the province.
Since 2000, Cuiyuan Middle School has consistently earned the Shenzhen Annual College Entrance Examination Work Excellence Award. Cuiyuan Middle School won this award for 17 consecutive years. It also received the first Shenzhen School Running Benefit Award. Cuiyuan Middle School was also honored as “The People’s Satisfied Social Service Advanced Collective”. The school is an advanced unit in the Shenzhen education system. Cuiyuan Middle School has received accolades as a Shenzhen Civilized Unit and a Guangdong Moral Education Demonstration School.
The school’s commitment to holistic development is evident in its diverse programs. Cuiyuan Middle School has been recognized as a Guangdong Shuxiang Campus and a Guangdong Green School. It is also a Guangdong Research Demonstration Implementation School. The school serves as a sample for Guangdong Provincial High School Curriculum Reform. Cuiyuan Middle School is a Shenzhen Mathematics Innovation Experimental Training Base.
In a pioneering move, Cuiyuan Middle School registered and established the first middle school football club in Guangdong Province. The school has earned its place among the top ten campus literature demonstration schools nationwide. Shenzhen recognizes Cuiyuan Middle School as an advanced school with a modern school system. Furthermore, it is a demonstration school for governing schools by law in Guangdong Province. Cuiyuan Middle School is also a Shenzhen reading demonstration unit for all citizens.
The media in Shenzhen has lauded Cuiyuan Middle School as “the dream factory for mass production of high-quality students.” Almost all students scoring above 620 on the entrance examination go on to focus their studies.
Cuiyuan Middle School fosters a rich campus culture with flourishing student clubs. Since 2008, the school has developed 41 clubs. These clubs greatly enrich students’ extracurricular lives. These clubs allow students to fully exert their imagination and creativity. The model society, drama society, and magic society stand out. Also notable are the paranormal research society and the domino club. The animation, financial, and street dance clubs add to the diversity. The karaoke, martial arts, and American football clubs are unique in Shenzhen student clubs. Shenzhen TV Station, Southern Metropolis Daily, and Shenzhen Evening News have reported on these clubs.
On July 20, 2014, the Cuiyuan Football Club made history. It was incorporated in Shenzhen Industry and Commerce Bureau and Civil Affairs Bureau. This marked the first officially registered secondary school football club in Guangdong Province. Cuiyuan Middle School created a precedent for campus football development through its middle school club. On January 19, 2015, Duan Liu Yu, a student and football club player, achieved a milestone. He joined Super League giant Shandong Luneng with a million-dollar transfer fee. He became the first “student player” from a middle school football club to join the national junior team and a Super League Club.
As we stand here, we recognize Cuiyuan Middle School’s lasting legacy. It is a place where dreams take flight. This school molds students into future leaders and innovators. Cuiyuan Middle School remains a source of pride. It shapes the landscape of education in Shenzhen and beyond.