校监讲话

Principal's Address

In the Name of Struggle, 

Embrace the Promise of Youth

Respected Teachers, Dear Students,

Good morning!

Last Saturday, we collectively witnessed the glory of the graduation ceremony. Our senior students held offers from their dream universities, their eyes shining with certainty and confidence. Their actions tell us this: success is never accidental. Only through down-to-earth struggle can dreams become reality. Today, I wish to share three reflections with you. May we all, in the name of struggle, live up to our youth and our future.

1. Behind the Dream Offer Lies Day-by-Day Perseverance

Dear students, when we admire our seniors for securing offers from prestigious universities, have we asked ourselves: how did they stand out from the fierce competition?

• It was the silhouette hunched over textbooks under a desk lamp late into the night, solving problems again and again.

• It was the persistence shown during breaks, earnestly discussing challenging questions with teachers.

• It was the courage to grit their teeth and press forward even in the face of setbacks.

"Opportunity favors the prepared mind." Whether it's university admissions, competitions, or the journey of life itself, only today's diligence can buy tomorrow's ease. Right now, some of you may be sprinting towards final exams, while others feel uncertain about your future plans. But remember this: every ounce of effort you exert today is accumulating power for the offers of tomorrow.

2. Summer Break: Overtake on the Bend, or Stand Still?

Students, the call of summer break has sounded! Some have already packed their schedules: summer schools to boost academic skills, study tours to broaden international horizons, intensive IELTS preparation, pre-studying next term's courses… Yet others are still wondering, "What should I do this summer?"

The gap often starts to widen during the holidays.

• If you crave breakthroughs: Use this final week to craft a clear summer plan:

• Identify gaps and solidify weak subjects.

• Explore interests and discover potential paths.

• Commit to reading to deepen your thinking.

• If you're still hesitating: Remember this – time waits for no one; the future belongs to those who act.

3. Exam Season: Experience is Wealth, Reflection is the Ladder

To our G-Level students: This is your first major exam season. Some might stumble due to nerves, others might regret carelessness, but believe this: every exam is an opportunity for growth.

• That question you "saw but didn’t scrutinize" on the paper exposed a lack of thoroughness in revision.

• The sigh of "If only I had another chance" after the exam highlights the importance of consistent groundwork.

There are no do-overs for major exams, but experience is invaluable. Learn from these lessons, adjust your methods, and build strength for future challenges.

To our AS-Level students: The crucial A2 exams this autumn are fast approaching. You must:

• Plan Strategically: Which subjects need retakes? Which require an A* push? Summer is golden time – don't waste it.

• Refine Your Personal Statement (PS): Admissions tutors can't see your sweat, but your PS reveals your soul. Use this summer to reflect on your journey these past 16-17 years. Present a genuine, multi-dimensional, and compelling self.

"When the great roc soars with the wind, it ascends ninety thousand li in a single day." Summer is your stage, your PS is your calling card, and your effort is your sharpest weapon.

Conclusion: The Diligent Will Ultimately Shine

Dear students, this final week of term is both an end and a beginning.

• May you give your all to your finals and plan purposefully for the summer.

• May you gain wisdom from exams and surpass yourselves through challenges.

• May you, in the name of struggle, write the brilliant chapter of your own youth!

Finally, I leave you with this thought: "No step you take in life is wasted; each one counts." May we all, in the days ahead, use effort as our vessel and perseverance as our sail, navigating towards the shores of our dreams!

Wishing all teachers and students a summer that is both enriching and joyful!

Thanks!

Sincerely,
MARK
Monday Morning, June 16, 2025

 以奋斗之名，赴青春之约

尊敬的老师、亲爱的同学们：

大家好！

上周六，我们共同见证了毕业典礼的荣耀时刻。学长学姐们手握心仪大学的offer，眼神中透着笃定与自信。他们用行动告诉我们：没有随随便便的成功，唯有脚踏实地的拼搏，才能让梦想照进现实。今天，我想与大家分享三点感悟，愿我们都能以奋斗之名，不负青春，不负未来。

一、心仪offer的背后，是日复一日的坚持

同学们，当我们羡慕学长学姐们收获名校offer时，是否想过：他们为何能在千军万马中脱颖而出？

  • 是深夜台灯下反复刷题的背影，

  • 是课间与老师探讨难题的执着，

  • 是面对挫折时依然咬牙前行的勇气。

“机会永远留给有准备的人。”无论是升学、竞赛还是未来的人生，唯有以今日之努力，换明日之从容。此刻的你们，或许正为期末考试冲刺，或许正为升学规划迷茫，但请记住：你的每一分付出，都在为未来的offer积蓄力量。

二、暑假：弯道超车，还是停滞不前？

同学们，暑假的号角已经吹响！有人早已将计划表排得满满当当——夏校提升学术能力，研学拓宽国际视野，雅思备考冲刺高分，新学期课程提前预习……而有的同学却还在迷茫：“暑假该做什么？”

差距，往往从假期开始拉大。

  • 如果你渴望突破，请用这最后一周，为自己制定一份清晰的暑期计划：

   • 查漏补缺，巩固薄弱学科；

   • 拓展兴趣，探索未来方向；

   • 坚持阅读，沉淀思想深度。

   • 如果你还在犹豫，请记住：时间不会等待犹豫者，未来只属于行动派。

三、大考季：经验是财富，反思是阶梯

G年级的同学们，这是你们第一次经历大考季。或许有人因紧张而失误，有人因粗心而遗憾，但请相信：每一次考试都是成长的契机。

  • 考场上那道“明明看到却没细看”的题，暴露的是复习时的浮躁；

  • 考后那句“如果再给我一次机会”的叹息，提醒的是平时的积累。

大考没有后悔药，但经验是宝贵的财富。希望你们总结教训，调整方法，为未来的挑战积蓄力量。

AS的同学们，秋季的A2大考已近在眼前。你们需要：

  • 统筹规划：哪科需要补考？哪科需要冲刺A*？假期是黄金时间，不容浪费；

  • 打磨PS：招生官看不到你的汗水，但PS能展现你的灵魂。用假期时间，梳理16-17年的人生感悟，展现一个真实、立体、有温度的自己。

“大鹏一日同风起，扶摇直上九万里。”暑假是你们的舞台，PS是你们的名片，而努力是你们最锋利的武器。

尾声：奋斗者，终将光芒万丈

同学们，学期最后一周，既是终点，也是起点。

  • 愿你为期末全力以赴，为暑假做好规划；

  • 愿你在大考中积累经验，在挑战中超越自我； 

  • 愿你以奋斗之名，书写属于自己的青春华章！

最后，送给大家一句话：“人生没有白走的路，每一步都算数。”愿我们都能在未来的日子里，以努力为舟，以坚持为帆，驶向梦想的彼岸！

祝愿全体师生都能度过一个纯粹而愉悦的暑假！

Thanks!

                                                                        MARK于2025年06月16日星期一早上