The school held flag-raising ceremonies for the new semester at three campuses simultaneously.

On February 24, the first day of the new semester, Shenzhen Polytechnic University (SZPU) simultaneously held flag-raising ceremonies at the sports fields of Liuxiandong Campus (Xili Campus), Xili Lake Campus, and Xiangmi Campus. Yang Xinbin, Party Secretary of SZPU, and Li Xiaoyuan, Vice President, attended the ceremony, along with representatives from the Student Affairs Office, the Youth League Committee, college Party secretaries, deputy secretaries, counselors, and student representatives, bringing the total number of participants to 11,000.

At 7:35 AM, the ceremony commenced. As the majestic national anthem played, the flag-raising team, full of pride, solemnly hoisted the bright red flag of China into the sky. All teachers and students stood in respectful silence, their eyes filled with emotion and joy as they watched the national flag rise, collectively wishing for prosperity and brilliance for the nation’s future.

Following the flag-raising, three student representatives delivered speeches under the national flag: Cai Kaixuan, a 2023 Electronics and Information Engineering Technology student from the School of Integrated Circuit; Zeng Qingxiang, a 2023 Drone Technology and Application student from the School of Automotive and Transportation Engineering; and Zhang Wenke, a 2023 Industrial Design student from the College of Innovation and Creative Design. They shared their personal learning and growth experiences, encouraging their peers to align personal aspirations with national needs, build solid skills, work diligently, and take on responsibilities.

Cai Kaixuan and his team achieved a breakthrough for SZPU by winning first prize in the ROS Outdoor Autonomous Vehicle Race of the 19th National College Student Smart Car Competition, ranking third nationwide in speed. He urged young students to tie their personal growth to the country’s needs and to run forward with the spirit of youth in this new era.

Zeng Qingxiang participated in two international competitions, four national competitions, and five provincial competitions last year, winning eight gold and three silver medals. He called on all students to use skills to write their own youth stories, sail toward their dreams with perseverance, and contribute to national development with their talents.

Zhang Wenke, who entered SZPU with outstanding academic results, actively engages in learning and social practice to refine his abilities. He urged students to uphold the school motto, “Virtue and Excellence, Self-Reliance and Perseverance”, and to innovate and strive for progress, contributing to China’s design and intelligent manufacturing with SZPU’s strength.

10,000 Faculty Members and Students Recite the School Motto in Unison.

At the end of the ceremony, 10,000 students and faculty members recited the school motto three times, their resounding voices echoing throughout the campus. After the ceremony, students expressed their commitment to working together, striving for excellence, and moving forward with unwavering determination. They pledged to live up to the expectations of the times and the aspirations of youth, contributing to SZPU’s goal of becoming a world-class vocational university. With renewed enthusiasm and vigor, they are ready to embrace the challenges of the new semester.

(Text/Youth League Committee; Photos/Zhang Lei, Publicity Department, Lin Huanda, Integrated Media Center)