种子的力量 ——贺惠芬董事长农历新年贺辞 种子，是大自然写下的神秘诗行，藏着无尽的希望，在时光的长河里静静诉说着生命的奇迹。 小时候，我住在乡村，那是青山绿水环绕的客家村落，处处弥漫着泥土与草木的清香。家里有个不大的院子，种满了花草。春天，粉白的桃花、杏花竞相绽放，给小院披上花毯；夏天，水泥地上晾晒着金黄的稻谷，稻香四溢；秋天，秋风中花朵摇曳，色彩斑斓；冬天，落叶飘落，给万物盖上棉被，世界静谧美好。 就是在这个小院里，我与种子结下了不解之缘。有一次，我在院子的角落里发现了一小包南瓜种子，白色的，摸起来硬硬的。我好奇地拿着跑去问妈妈，这些种子能种出好看的花吗？”妈妈笑着摸了下，说：“当然能啦！只要你用心去种，它们就会开出又大又漂亮的花来。” 于是，我小心翼翼地在院子里挖了几个小坑，种下种子，轻轻地盖上土，浇上水。从那以后，我每天都会跑去看我的种子，盼望着它们能快点发芽。日子一天天过去，可种子却像在沉睡一样，一点动静都没有。我着急地问妈妈：“我的种子怎么还不发芽呀？是不是生病了？”妈妈安慰我说：“别着急，种子发芽需要时间。要耐心地等待，给它足够的阳光和水分，它一定会发芽的。” 在一个阳光明媚的早晨，我惊喜地发现，土里冒出了几个嫩绿的小芽。它们小小的、弱弱的，像是刚睡醒的婴儿，好奇地张望着这个世界。我兴奋地跳了起来：“种子发芽了！”此后，我每天都会给它们浇水、施肥，在我的悉心照料下，瓜苗一天天长大，变得又高又壮。终于，在一个炎热的夏天，南瓜苗开花了。那一朵朵金黄色的花，像一个个小太阳，在阳光下闪闪发光。 后来，我们一家搬到城市里生活。城市里高楼林立，车水马龙，到处都是钢筋水泥的建筑。我常常会想起家乡的小院，想起那些曾经陪伴我度过美好时光的种子。 种子，是生命的希望，是梦想的起点。每一粒种子都蕴含着无限的可能，只要我们用心去浇灌，用爱去呵护，就一定会绽放出美丽的花朵。 每一位学生都是蕴含无限潜力的种子。教育的本质，是一棵树摇动另一棵树，一朵云推动另一朵云，一个灵魂唤醒另一个灵魂。老师的谆谆教导，似春风拂过心田，唤醒懵懂的思维。课堂上的思维碰撞，是种子在积蓄力量；课后的刻苦钻研，是种子在努力扎根。让我们在心中种下一颗希望的种子，用汗水和努力去浇灌它，相信它一定会在未来的某一天，结出丰硕的果实。 新的一年，愿家长的关怀、老师的引导化作阳光雨露，助力种子茁壮成长，绽放最耀眼的光芒。祝愿大家身体健康、万事如意，家庭和和美美，生活充满阳光与希望！ 广州同文教育集团董事长 华外同文外国语学校理事长 贺惠芬 甲辰年腊月除夕 2025年1月28日
The Power of Seeds ——New Year's Greetings from School Board Chair Seeds are the mysterious verses written by nature, harboring boundless hope and quietly recounting the miracles of life in the long river of time. When I was a child, I lived in a rural area, a Hakka village surrounded by green mountains and clear waters, where the air was filled with the fragrance of soil and plants. There was a small courtyard in my home, which was full of flowers and plants. In spring, the pink and white peach blossoms and apricot blossoms bloomed competitively, covering the small courtyard like a floral carpet. In summer, golden rice was drying on the cement ground, and the fragrance of rice filled the air. In autumn, the flowers swayed in the autumn wind, presenting a riot of colors. In winter, fallen leaves drifted down, covering everything like a quilt, and the world was quiet and beautiful. It was in this small courtyard that I formed an indissoluble bond with seeds. Once, I found a small packet of pumpkin seeds in the corner of the courtyard. They were white and felt hard. Curious, I ran to my mother with them and asked, "Can these seeds grow into beautiful flowers?" My mother smiled, touched them, and said, "Of course they can! As long as you plant them with your heart, they will bloom into big and beautiful flowers." So, I carefully dug several small pits in the courtyard, planted the seeds, gently covered them with soil, and watered them. From then on, I would run to check on my seeds every day, eagerly hoping they would sprout soon. As days passed, the seeds seemed to be in a deep slumber, showing no signs of life. Worried, I asked my mother, "Why haven't my seeds sprouted yet? Are they sick?" My mother comforted me, saying, "Don't worry. Seeds need time to germinate. Be patient, give them enough sunlight and water, and they will surely sprout." On a sunny morning, I was pleasantly surprised to find several tender green sprouts emerging from the soil. They were small and delicate, like newly awakened babies, curiously looking around at the world. I jumped up in excitement and shouted, "The seeds have sprouted!" After that, I watered and fertilized them every day. Under my careful care, the pumpkin seedlings grew bigger day by day, becoming tall and strong. Finally, in a hot summer, the pumpkin seedlings blossomed. The golden flowers were like little suns, shining brightly in the sunlight. Later, our family moved to live in the city. In the city, there were numerous high - rise buildings, heavy traffic, and everywhere was filled with reinforced concrete structures. I often thought of the small courtyard in my hometown and those seeds that had accompanied me through wonderful times. Seeds are the hope of life and the starting point of dreams. Each seed contains infinite possibilities. As long as we water them with our heart and care for them with love, they will surely bloom into beautiful flowers. Every student is a seed with infinite potential. The essence of education is that one tree shakes another tree, one cloud pushes another cloud, and one soul awakens another soul. The earnest teachings of teachers, like a spring breeze caressing the heart, awaken the ignorant mind. The intellectual collisions in class are the seeds gathering strength; the painstaking research after class is the seeds striving to take root. Let's plant a seed of hope in our hearts and water it with our sweat and efforts. I believe that one day in the future, it will bear rich fruits. In the new year, may the care of parents and the guidance of teachers turn into sunlight and rain, helping the seeds grow vigorously and shine the most dazzling light. I wish you all good health, all the best, a harmonious family, and a life full of sunshine and hope! Huifen He Chairman of Guangzhou Tongman Education Group Board Chair of Huawai-Tongman Foreign Language School Jan 28, 2025