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国旗下演讲丨2025-2026学年第一学期第8周升旗仪式

2025-11-06

Host

王若琳 Esther / 周奕轩 Letitia

学生代表

Student Representative

The Vision of Sun Yat-sen: His Legacy and Our World

Good morning, everyone. This is Ricky from DSE Form 4.

Today, I’d like to talk about one of the most important figures in modern Chinese history—Dr. Sun Yat-sen. More than a revolutionary, he was a thinker whose ideas helped shape not only China but also left a mark on the world we live in today.

Sun was born in 1866, when China was weak and divided. He studied abroad and saw how other nations had grown strong through modernization and unity. This inspired him to lead the struggle to overthrow China’s imperial system. After many failures and years in exile, he finally succeeded. The Revolution of 1911 ended thousands of years of monarchy and established China’s first republic.

But Sun wasn’t just a man of action—he was a man of vision. He developed the Three Principles of the People: nationalism, democracy, and people’s livelihood. These ideas weren't just political slogans—they were a roadmap for building a fair, strong, and modern China.

- Nationalism meant more than independence—it meant building a new Chinese identity.

- Democracy meant creating a government that truly served the people.

- Livelihood meant making sure ordinary citizens could share in the nation’s wealth.

His ideas didn’t just stay in the past. Today, as countries around the world face challenges like inequality and political division, Sun’s emphasis on social justice and balanced development still feels fresh and relevant. He believed in learning from the world while staying true to one’s own culture—a lesson that still matters in our globalized age.

Sun Yat-sen showed us that change is possible, even when the odds seem impossible. His life reminds us that ideals, paired with action, can make history.

孙中山先生的愿景：他的遗产与我们的世界

大家早上好！我是 DSE 中四的 Ricky。

今天，我想和大家谈谈一位中国近代史上举足轻重的人物——孙中山先生。他不仅是一位伟大的革命家，更是一位富有远见的思想家。他的理念不仅深刻影响了中国，也在今天的世界留下了痕迹。

孙中山出生在 1866 年的中国，那时的国家积贫积弱、四分五裂。他曾远赴海外求学，看到其他国家因现代化与团结而走向强盛。正是这种对比，促使他立志推翻封建帝制。历经无数挫折与流亡，他终于迎来了辛亥革命的成功。1911 年，中国结束了数千年的君主专制，迈入共和的新纪元。

然而，孙中山不仅仅是革命的领导者，他更是一个怀抱理想的 visionary（远见者）。他提出了“三民主义”：民族、民权、民生。这不是空洞的口号，而是一幅描绘未来中国的蓝图。

民族，不仅是独立自主，更是重塑中华民族的自信与认同；

民权，意味着建立真正属于人民、服务人民的政府；

民生，则是让普通百姓共享国家发展的成果。

他的思想穿越时空，至今依然闪耀。在今天这个充满挑战的世界里——无论是社会不平等，还是政治分裂——孙中山强调的社会公正与均衡发展，依旧给我们启发。他告诉我们，要学习世界的先进经验，同时也要坚守自己的文化根基。这在全球化的时代，显得尤为珍贵。

孙中山用自己的一生证明：改变并非遥不可及。即便面对重重困难，只要理想与行动相结合，就能创造历史。

谢谢大家！

教师代表

Teacher Representative

Post-Holiday Syndrome

Good morningn, everyone! The National Day holiday is approaching. I’dlike to talk about a topic --Post-Holiday Syndrome, that I’m sure many of us can relate to, especially after a long holiday or vacation. Today, I’ll be sharing with you what Post-Vacation Syndrome is, its common symptoms, why it happens, and most importantly, how we can overcome it.

What Post-Holiday Syndrome is.

It is also known as Post-Holiday Blues. It refers to a range of physical and mental discomfort people experience after a long holiday or vacation.

It typically occurs when returning to work or school after a break, causing difficulties in adapting to the usual routine. While it’s not a medical condition, it can significantly impact productivity and quality of life.

How does Post-Holiday Syndrome manifest?

First of all, fatigue: Irregular sleep or excessive relaxation during the holiday can make it hard to adjust to work or school, leading to tiredness and low energy.

Secondly, depressed: Facing work or school pressure after a break can cause anxiety, irritability, or even mild depression.

Moreover, poor concentration: Struggling to focus, feeling distracted, and being less productive.

Also, lack of motivation: Feeling uninterested in work or school, with low energy and little drive to get things done.

Sleep Issues：Disrupted sleep patterns during the holiday may lead to insomnia or poor sleep quality.

Loss of appetite：Overeating or irregular eating during the holiday can cause digestive issues and reduced appetite.

In the third part, we’ll talk about the main causes of the Post-Holiday Syndrome.

First of all, irregular sleep patterns:Staying up late and sleeping in during the holiday disrupts the biological clock, making it hard for the body to readjust to a normal schedule.

Secondly, poor diet:Overeating or irregular eating habits during the holiday may cause physical discomfort and affect mental state.

Moreover, psychological discrepancy. There is a huge contrast between the relaxed state of the holidays and the stressful pace of working or school days. After several days of free and comfortable rest, people are resistant to the tasks and pressures of work or study.

In addition: excessive relaxationComplete relaxation during the holiday, coupled with a lack of moderate mental and physical activity, makes it difficult for the body and brain to quickly regain focus.

In the last part, Let's discuss how to overcome it.

Firstly，adjust sleeping scheduleGradually return to a normal sleep routine before the holiday ends, going to bed and waking up early to help the body readjust.

Secondly, moderate exercise: Engage in moderate physical activities such as walking, jogging to rejuvenate the body and alleviate fatigue.

Reasonable diet: After the holidays, pay attention to a light diet, avoid overeating, eat more vegetables and fruits to help the body detoxification.

Moreover, plan in advanceCreate a reasonable work or study plan after the holiday, gradually increasing task loads to avoid sudden high-intensity demands.

Finally，psychological Adjustment Allow yourself a buffer period after the holiday to gradually adapt to work or study routines, avoiding excessive pressure.

The National Day holiday is approaching. I hope this presentation has given you some useful insights and practical tips to tackle Post-Holiday Syndrome.

Thank you.

大家早上/下午好！

国庆假期即将到来，我很高兴能和大家分享一个我相信很多人都深有感触的话题，尤其是在长假或假期之后--假期综合征。今天，我将为大家介绍什么是假期综合征、它的常见症状、产生的原因，以及最重要的是，我们如何克服它。

首先我们先来了解什么是假期综合征。

假期综合征又称假期忧郁症，指的是人们在长假或假期结束后出现的一系列身心不适。

这种现象通常发生在假期结束、重返工作或学习时，表现为身体和心理上的不适应。虽然它不属于医学上的疾病，但会显著影响人们的工作效率和生活质量。

假期综合征的主要症状有哪些？

首先，身体疲劳：假期中过度放松或作息不规律，导致身体难以适应工作或学习的节奏，感到疲倦、乏力。

其次，情绪低落：假期结束后，面对工作或学习的压力，容易产生焦虑、烦躁、抑郁等情绪

另外，注意力低下：难以迅速进入工作或学习状态，效率低下，容易分心。

还有呢，动力不足：对工作或学习缺乏兴趣，感到无精打采，缺乏动力。

睡眠问题：假期中作息不规律，可能导致失眠或睡眠质量下降。