YCYW Worldwide Campuses Unite to Celebrate 92 Years of Legacy

Leading Future Education with Innovation

HONG KONG, Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) Education Network campuses worldwide celebrated Founder's Day on 10 October, to honour the 92-year legacy and the remarkable contributions of its founder, Madam Tsang Chor-hang, to the field of education.

YCYW held the ceremony at the Yew Wah International Education School of Guangzhou (YWIES Guangzhou). This year also marks the milestone of YWIES Guangzhou's 10th anniversary. The school's steady growth reflects YCYW's strong commitment to innovation in China.

During the ceremony, Dr Betty Chan Po-king, CEO and School Supervisor of YCYW said, "We are united by Hau Cheung Po Po's mission to 'Honouring China' through exceptional education."

In 1932, Madam Tsang Chor-hang founded the first Yew Chung School with a vision of uplifting the nation through education during a time when China faced severe internal and external challenges. She guided the school through the difficult years of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the post-war turmoil, nurturing countless students. What began as a humble kindergarten in Hong Kong SAR has since evolved into a global network of schools, spanning early childhood to tertiary education, with campuses in Hong Kong SAR, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Yantai, Chongqing, and Zhejiang Tongxiang in China, as well as in Silicon Valley in the US, and Somerset in the UK.

For nearly a century, YCYW has been a pioneer in international education. With the development of China's reform and opening-up, the demand for high-quality international education in the Chinese mainland has continued to grow. In response, YCYW has established Yew Chung International Schools (YCIS) for expatriate students, and Yew Wah International Education Schools (YWIES) mainly enrolling Chinese mainland students. YCYW provides a unique bilingual learning community that blends the strengths of both Chinese and Western educational philosophies, setting a new standard for international education in contemporary China.

YWIES Guangzhou epitomises YCYW's accomplishments. Dr Betty Chan Po-king highlighted the school's achievements. Since its establishment in 2014, YWIES Guangzhou has celebrated remarkable success. Its graduates have gained admission to prestigious universities around the world, including Oxford, Cambridge, and other renowned institutions in the United States and elsewhere. In 2023, the school was designated as one of the first demonstration schools for international education in Guangzhou under the "14^th Five-Year Plan for the Development of Education in Guangzhou", a testament to the high-quality education and the strength of YCYW's educational philosophy.

Driven by its commitment to provide quality international education to more families, YCYW will continue to embrace a multicultural approach to education in China. Starting in the 2025/26 academic year, YWIES Guangzhou and YCIS Shanghai will introduce the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) programme, in addition to the existing Advanced Level of the British General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes. YCYW is dedicated to fostering the integration and sharing of educational resources between Hong Kong SAR and the Chinese mainland, and promoting the development of high-quality teaching, learning, and research.

Moreover, in order to address the challenges posed by the current era of artificial intelligence, YCYW is actively exploring a new educational paradigm to lead future-oriented education. YCYW launched the Future School Programme this year to enhance the innovative capabilities of the EdFutures Division and implement its forward-looking educational approach.

The Future School Programme is an innovative educational initiative developed by YCYW. It adopts a university-style modular learning approach, which allows students to customise their learning experiences based on their personal interests and development goals and to explore future career paths. Dr Betty Chan Po-king described the Future School Programme as "a rethinking of education". The programme strives to address topics of particular importance in the 21^st century, and encourages students to undertake philosophical investigations to deepen their understanding of the world. It also includes courses on entrepreneurship to help students develop the skills and mindset needed to innovate and succeed in a rapidly changing global economy.

YWIES Zhejiang Tongxiang has taken the lead in implementing the Future School Programme at the upper secondary level. The ceremony also unveiled the school's newly upgraded campus, which combines STEM learning, art creation, interactive displays, and other multifunctional features. YCYW plans to expand the Future School Programme to other campuses in the future.

The EdFutures Division is another key component of YCYW's "Seeds for the Future" programme, which aims to transcend the boundaries of traditional education. This initiative encourages students to cultivate lateral thinking skills and develop the ability to integrate diverse insights into a cohesive understanding, so that they can become the leaders in their own learning journeys. EdFutures has formed active collaboration with prestigious institutions such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Oxford Suzhou Centre for Advanced Research (OSCAR). These partnerships enable students to interact personally with industry experts and immerse themselves in real-world scenarios, thus enhancing their educational experience and preparing them for future challenges.

In addition, Dr Betty Chan Po-king shared an important milestone in YCYW's history. The Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE) has successfully achieved institutional accreditation for operating Postgraduate programmes at Qualifications Framework Level 6. YCCECE will launch the new Master of Education and the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE in Early Childhood Education) programmes in the 2025/26 academic year. YCCECE will become the first private institution in Hong Kong SAR to offer the PGDE and the Master's Degree in Education.

Looking ahead, YCYW remains dedicated to fostering the next generation of leaders, with a mission to continue pushing the boundaries of education. Dr Betty Chan Po-king concluded, "It takes ten years to grow trees, but a hundred years to raise people. Let's honour the remarkable journey that has brought us here, and look ahead with renewed determination, as we continue to cultivate the seeds of greatness in our students, who will shape a better future for humanity."

About Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network

An education pioneer with deep roots in Hong Kong SAR, Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) Education Network encapsulates a unique educational pedigree that combines the best of Chinese and Western cultures with a mission to raise competent, compassionate, globally aware leaders who strive for a better world. Visionary educator Madam Tsang Chor-hang founded the first Yew Chung school and kindergarten in Hong Kong, China in 1932. In the 1970s, Dr Betty Chan Po-king picked up her mantle to provide high quality bilingual education. In the 1990s, Yew Chung was invited to Shanghai and Beijing to open schools for expatriate communities in the Chinese mainland. Madam Tsang was ably succeeded by her daughter Dr Betty Chan Po-king, who, along with her husband Professor Paul Yip Kwok-wah, later founded the YCYW Education Network to prepare Chinese and expatriate students to make lifelong contributions on the international stage.

With nearly a century of dedication to education, the YCYW Education Network now offers a complete track from early childhood to tertiary education. The Yew Chung Approach to Early Childhood Education: Centering Emergent Curriculum, Child-Led Inquiry, and Multilingualism explains the 12 Values that lie at the core of YCYW and form the basis of our pedagogy. The Yew Chung Approach offers a unique and innovative perspective in the field of education. It combines traditional Chinese Confucianism with Dewey's progressive education theory, affirms the importance of international education, provides a learning environment inclusive of both Chinese and Western cultures, and has laid the foundation for the innovative development of early childhood education curriculum in the 21^st century.

YCYW has an extensive network of schools, including Yew Chung International Schools, the Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education, Yew Wah International Education Schools, Yew Wah Schools, Yew Wah International Education Kindergartens, Yew Wah Infant and Toddler Education Centres, and the Yew Wah Infant and Toddler Discovery Centres. YCYW schools are located in eight cities of China—Hong Kong SAR, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Qingdao, Yantai, Zhejiang Tongxiang—as well as in Silicon Valley in the US, and Somerset in the UK. YCYW provides quality education and growth opportunities to more than 12,000 students and teachers each year.

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YCYW Worldwide Campuses Unite to Celebrate 92 Years of Legacy

YCYW Worldwide Campuses Unite to Celebrate 92 Years of Legacy

NEW YORK, June 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Father's Day approaches, more families are rethinking what makes a meaningful gift for dad. While classic choices such as ties, wallets, grooming tools, grilling accessories, and sports gear remain familiar, many shoppers are now looking for gifts that feel more practical, personal, and useful beyond the holiday itself.

This shift reflects a broader change in how consumers view fatherhood and self-care. Today's fathers are often balancing work, household responsibilities, family care, hobbies, and long hours of daily physical activity. Yet their everyday fatigue is easy to overlook, especially when it comes to their hands.

CINCOM, a home wellness brand specializing in massage and relaxation devices, is introducing its Father's Day message, "Give Dad a Moment to Recover," encouraging families to recognize the physical effort fathers put into everyday life and consider wellness gifts that support daily comfort and relaxation.

"Father's Day should be more than another gift-giving occasion," said a CINCOM brand representative. "It can also be a moment to notice how much fathers do every day. Many dads are used to taking care of others without asking for much in return, and we hope to remind families that dads deserve time to rest, too."

Dad's Hands Tell the Story of Everyday Effort

A father's hands often carry much of the quiet work that keeps daily life moving. They may spend hours on a keyboard and mouse, grip a steering wheel during long commutes, repair household items, assemble furniture, take care of the yard, cook meals, carry groceries, play sports, or support hobbies such as golf, fishing, cycling, gardening, and DIY projects.

These repeated movements may seem ordinary, but over time they can contribute to tired, stiff, or overworked hands. Compared with back, neck, shoulder, or leg fatigue, hand discomfort is often easier to ignore and less likely to become part of a regular self-care routine.

CINCOM believes Father's Day is not only an occasion to celebrate dad's role in the family, but also an opportunity to recognize him as an individual who deserves comfort, rest, and recovery.

From Traditional Father's Day Gifts to Practical Wellness Choices

For years, Father's Day gifting has often centered on categories linked to traditional male interests, including tools, electronics, outdoor gear, grilling products, and sports accessories. While these gifts can still be meaningful, more consumers are paying attention to whether a gift can truly improve someone's daily routine.

Wellness gifts are becoming more relevant because they combine emotional meaning with practical value. For many families, a thoughtful gift is no longer just something dad can open on Father's Day. It is something he can continue using after the holiday, especially if it helps him slow down, relax, or feel more comfortable at home.

This is where home massage products are gaining attention as practical Father's Day options. They offer a simple way to turn appreciation into everyday care.

CINCOM Hand Massager: Turning Appreciation Into Daily Comfort

The CINCOM Hand Massager is designed to provide an easy at-home hand care experience through air compression massage and soothing heat. Rather than focusing on complicated features, the product is built around comfort, convenience, and daily usability.

The device offers multiple massage modes and intensity levels, allowing users to adjust the experience based on personal comfort preferences. Its cordless, rechargeable design makes it easy to use in the living room, bedroom, home office, or relaxation space. With short sessions of approximately 15 minutes, it can fit naturally into dad's routine after work, after outdoor activities, before bed, or during a quiet break.

The CINCOM Hand Massager is especially suitable for working dads, frequent drivers, DIY dads, gardeners, golfers, cyclists, fishermen, and retired fathers who want a simple way to unwind at home.

Unlike many seasonal gifts that may be used once and then forgotten, the CINCOM Hand Massager is designed for repeated use. It is not only a Father's Day gift for the moment, but also a daily reminder that dad's comfort matters.

A More Thoughtful Approach to Gifting

As consumers become more intentional about the products they bring into their homes, many are looking beyond price and features. They want gifts that are useful, long-lasting, and aligned with real-life needs.

CINCOM focuses on home wellness products designed for everyday family use. The brand aims to make self-care more accessible through massage devices that are simple to operate, practical for home routines, and suitable for repeated use.

By encouraging longer-term usability, CINCOM also supports a more responsible approach to gifting. Instead of choosing novelty items that may be quickly set aside after the holiday, families can consider products that continue serving a purpose well beyond Father's Day.

Father's Day and Amazon Prime Day Create a Key Shopping Window

This year, Father's Day and Amazon Prime Day fall close together, making June an important shopping period for families seeking practical wellness gifts. For many shoppers, Father's Day is not only a moment to express appreciation, but also a timely opportunity to explore seasonal offers and mid-year savings.

To celebrate Father's Day and the Amazon shopping season, CINCOM will offer limited-time promotions on select home wellness products through its official sales channels, including the CINCOM Hand Massager and other massage relaxation devices.

Shoppers can find the following promotional details during the campaign period:

• CINCOM Hand Massager limited-time offer: Save 40% Off
• Promotion period: June 23 – June 26, 2026
• Coupon details: No additional coupon required
• Sales channel: CINCOM Official Stores
• Amazon shopping page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/64394946-D6AA-4342-B4FB-7A6B154B8A98
• CINCOM official website: https://cincomshop.com/collections/hand-massagers

In addition to the hand massager, families can also explore other home wellness gift options from CINCOM, including select leg massagers designed to help dads relax after long hours of standing, sitting, commuting, exercising, or staying active throughout the day. By supporting tired feet, calves, and thighs, these leg massagers offer another practical way to turn Father's Day appreciation into everyday comfort and recovery at home.

CINCOM hopes the Father's Day and Amazon shopping window will help more families discover simple, practical home wellness products. Shoppers can visit the CINCOM official sales channels for the latest pricing, availability, delivery options, and campaign details. Final pricing and availability are reflected on the corresponding product pages.

A Gift That Reminds Dad to Rest

For fathers who often say they do not need anything, a wellness gift can communicate care in a simple and useful way. It does not require a grand gesture. Through everyday use, it can quietly say: your effort is seen, and your comfort matters.

"We believe the most meaningful Father's Day gifts are not only appreciated when they are opened, but continue to serve a purpose long after the holiday," said CINCOM's product lead. "With the CINCOM Hand Massager, our goal is to offer something practical, thoughtful, and easy to use — a gift that helps dad take a moment for himself."

About CINCOM

CINCOM is a home wellness brand specializing in massage and relaxation devices designed for everyday family use. Its product portfolio covers hand, leg, foot, neck, shoulder, and other home relaxation scenarios, with a focus on simple operation, practical functionality, and accessible pricing.

CINCOM believes self-care should not be limited to professional settings or reserved only for moments of visible discomfort. By continuously improving product design and user experience, CINCOM aims to help more people bring convenient and comfortable wellness routines into their homes.

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Father's Day Gifts Are Shifting Toward Wellness: CINCOM Encourages Families to Give Dad a Moment to Recover

Father's Day Gifts Are Shifting Toward Wellness: CINCOM Encourages Families to Give Dad a Moment to Recover