Successful Conclusion of the Master of Education in Early Childhood Education (in Chinese) Programme 学前教育方向的教育硕士专业学位课程圆满落幕

In 2017, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and Beijing Normal University (BNU) jointly launched the Master of Education in Early Childhood Education (MECE) programme (in Chinese). Over its ten-year journey, the programme welcomed three cohorts and nurtured 67 graduates, equipping them with a global perspective and strong professional expertise to contribute meaningfully to the early childhood education sector.

The first session of the SUSS Convocation was held on 13 October 2026. Associate Professor Sin Joo Ee, Head of the MECE Programme, Professor Shi Kecan, Secretary of the Committee of the Communist Party of China, Faculty of Education, BNU, and Professor Hong Xiumin, Director of the Institute of Early Childhood at the Faculty of Education, BNU, attended the ceremony to celebrate the achievements of the graduating cohort. During the ceremony, Professor Shi presented graduation certificates to the 26 graduates of the third cohort and extended his heartfelt congratulations on the successful completion of their studies.

Associate Professor Sin Joo Ee, Professor Shi Kecan, Professor Hong Xiumin and graduates gathered for a group photo following the Convocation ceremony.
陈如意副教授、施克灿教授、洪秀敏教授与毕业生在毕业典礼后合影留念

To celebrate this milestone, a graduation dinner was held on 14 October 2026, bringing together graduates and alumni from all three cohorts. A commemorative video screened during the evening traced the programme’s ten-year journey, from its launch and students’ learning experiences across the three cohorts to the challenges overcome during the pandemic. The familiar scenes brought back fond memories and resonated deeply with attendees.

As the commemorative video played, Associate Professor Sin Joo Ee reminisced about the programme’s growth and shared memories over the past decade.
陈如意副教授观看课程十周年回顾影片，重温课程十年来的发展历程与携手同行的点点滴滴。

In his welcome address, Associate Professor Foo Tee Tuan, Director of the Centre for Chinese Studies, expressed his appreciation for BNU’s longstanding support and partnership. He noted that the programme’s successful ten-year journey was a testament to the shared commitment of both universities, particularly in overcoming the challenges posed by the pandemic while continuing to provide a high-quality learning experience for students. Professor Shi and Professor Hong subsequently delivered speeches, reflecting on the fruitful collaboration between the two universities. They encouraged graduates and alumni to embrace lifelong learning, remain grateful for the opportunities and support they have received, and continue contributing to the advancement of early childhood education.

Associate Professor Foo Tee Tuan, Director, Centre for Chinese Studies at SUSS, delivered his welcome address.
新社科大中华学术中心主任符诗专副教授致欢迎词

Professor Shi Kecan, Secretary of the Committee of the Communist Party of China at BNU's Faculty of Education, delivered his speech.
北京师范大学教育学部党委书记施克灿教授致词

Professor Hong Xiumin encouraged graduates and alumni to persevere in the face of challenges, reminding them that every hurdle can be overcome with determination and resilience.
洪秀敏教授以“关关难过关关过”勉励毕业生和校友，鼓励大家在未来的人生道路上以坚韧与毅力迎接挑战、不断前行。

During the certificate presentation ceremony, Professor Hong first presented programme completion certificates to the two students from the second cohort, while Professor Shi awarded graduation certificates to the 26 graduates of the third cohort. Representatives from all three cohorts also shared their learning experiences and expressed appreciation to their lecturers and classmates for their guidance, encouragement and support. The evening concluded with a group photograph, bringing the graduation dinner and the programme’s decade-long journey to a meaningful close.

First-cohort representative, Chen Xibin, sharing a few words at the graduation dinner.
第一届学员代表陈喜斌在结业晚餐上发表感言

Second-cohort representative, Luo Yanyan, reflecting on her online learning journey during the pandemic and expressing appreciation for the faculty’s guidance and support.
第二届学员代表罗妍妍回顾疫情期间的学习经历，并感谢师长们的悉心指导与支持。

Third-cohort representative, Dai Guoyan, expressing gratitude to the faculty and fellow classmates at the graduation dinner.
第三届学员代表代国燕在结业晚餐上代表毕业生向师长及同窗表达谢意

Faculty, graduates and alumni who attended the graduation dinner gathered for a group photo.
出席结业晚餐的师长、毕业生及校友齐聚一堂，合影留念。

Over the past decade, the programme has reflected the strong partnership between SUSS and BNU and supported the development of early childhood education professionals. With the graduation of the third cohort, this ten-year collaboration has come to a successful conclusion. While the programme has concluded, the friendships and networks built over the years will endure. We look forward to seeing both universities continue to build on this strong partnership and embark on new chapters.

Graduates presented flowers to the faculty in appreciation of their support and dedication to the programme over the years.
毕业生向师长们献上鲜花，以感谢他们多年来对课程发展的支持与付出。

新加坡社科大学与北京师范大学于2017年联合开办学前教育方向的教育硕士专业学位课程，旨在培养具有国际视野和专业素养的学前教育工作者。自开办以来，课程共招收三届学员，培养了67位兼具扎实理论基础与丰富实践经验的教育工作者。

新社科大于2026年10月13日举行第一场毕业典礼，课程主任陈如意副教授、北京师范大学教育学部党委书记施克灿教授，以及北京师范大学教育学部学前教育学院院长洪秀敏教授出席典礼。施克灿教授亲自为第三届26名毕业生颁发毕业证书，并向毕业生送上诚挚祝贺。

为庆祝毕业生顺利毕业，我们于2026年10月14日举办结业晚餐，邀请第三届毕业生和历届校友欢聚一堂。当晚播放了课程十周年回顾影片，从课程创办，到三届学员的求学点滴，再到疫情期间克服重重挑战、坚持开展线上教学的珍贵画面，一幕幕熟悉的场景勾起了大家的共同回忆，也让在场师生和校友深受感动。

新社科大中华学术中心主任符诗专副教授在欢迎词中感谢北京师范大学多年来的支持与合作。他表示，课程能够走过十年实属不易，双方在面对疫情带来的挑战时始终坚守育人初心，携手为学员提供优质的学习体验。随后，施克灿教授和洪秀敏教授分别致词，回顾两校合作历程，并勉励大家秉持终身学习精神，怀着感恩之心继续深耕教育事业，为学前教育发展贡献力量。 

颁证仪式上，洪秀敏教授首先为第二届两名学员颁发结业证书，施克灿教授则为第三届26名毕业生颁发毕业证书。来自三届课程的学生代表也先后发表感言。第一届代表陈喜斌、第二届代表罗妍妍及第三届代表代国燕分享了在课程学习期间的收获与成长，并感谢师长的悉心指导以及同窗们一路以来的支持与陪伴。活动最后，全体来宾合影留念，为这场充满温情与意义的结业晚餐画下圆满句点。

十年同行，见证了两校携手育人的丰硕成果，也见证了教育工作者的成长与蜕变。随着第三届学员顺利毕业，这项历时十年的合作项目也圆满落下帷幕。课程有期，情谊无尽。愿两校友谊长存，也期待未来继续携手前行，开启更加精彩的新篇章。