寂靜了整個暑假的校園，終於又恢復了往日的活力，上中國際的全體師生已做好準備，以飽滿的精氣神迎接新學期的到來。
After the long silence of summer vacation, the campus is beginning to come back to life. SHSIDers are now ready for the new semester with full energy and enthusiasm.
On the afternoon of August 31st, the opening ceremony for juniors and seniors took place at the Grand Auditorium. The director of the Student Affairs Center, Ms. Liu Qin hosted the opening ceremony.
Principal Ma gave a speech with the title 「The Four Pillars of Education」. He summarized the last half year’s achievements, and expressed expectations for students in the next semester: keeping the enthusiasm of studying, improving critical thinking, developing interests and learning to work together better. 「Dare think, dare do」 is his ardent hope for the students.
Next, the director of Grade 11, Ms. Yu Zhen gave a speech to the juniors. Ms. Yu first reviewed the difficulties and challenges encountered with last semester's online and offline learning. At the same time, she also mentioned that, in the new semester, juniors will face more challenges. Students not only need to complete more challenging courses, but also think about their future direction of life. Ms. Yu hopes that students can keep their feet on the ground, develop their interests, and prepare for future university applications while actively participating in school activities.
Following Ms. Yu, the director of Grade 12, Ms. Zhang Yue Yue, first praised the seniors for overcoming the challenges in last semester. She then stated that seniors should work harder in the following semester. Students need to have a clear plan and think clearly about two questions: 1) What is your ideal future life like? 2) How do you prove yourself to different universities? At the same time, Ms. Zhang also reminded students that the school has many resources to support students along with experienced and helpful teachers who will work with all the seniors to help them complete the tasks.
Later on, four student representatives spoke in turn, sharing what they had learned in the past school years and expressing their expectations for the new semester. After the students finished speaking, Director Liu Qin put forward the new requirements for the students in the new semester: more exercise, more communication, more deep thinking, fewer complaints, and fewer comments about others. At the same time, Director Liu Qin reminded students that they still need to comply with the requirements of epidemic prevention and control in the new semester. Finally, Ms. Yu Zhen and Ms. Zhang Yue Yue presented the students with social activity awards, academic awards and principal's list scholarships. With the students' warm applause, the opening ceremony came to an end. We hope that students have a happy and full semester!
8月31日下午，11、12年級學生在大禮堂齊聚一堂，參加了2020年第一學期的開學典禮。學生中心高中主任劉琴老師主持了開學典禮。
首先由高中段馬峰校長以「教育的四大支柱」為題做了開學寄語。他先回顧了過去的半年中學生們取得的成績，同時，馬校長也對同學們提出了新學期的期望：希望同學們保持學習研究的熱情，提升辯證思維能力，挖掘自己的潛力，並且更好地團結協作。「敢想，敢做」是馬校長對同學們提出的殷切希望。
接下來由11年級主任虞貞老師發言。虞貞老師首先回顧了上學期在線上線下學習的結合中遇到的困難和挑戰，同時也提出在新學期11年級學生將面對更多挑戰，學生們不僅要完成難度更高的課程，同時也要思考自己將來的人生方向。虞貞老師希望同學們能腳踏實地，發展興趣，在積極參與學校各項活動的同時為將來的大學申請做好準備。
之後由12年級年級主任張悅粵老師發言，張老師首先表揚了12年級學生在上學期克服了在凌晨參與全球考試等挑戰，同時也表示在接下來的一學期，12年級的學生需要付出更大的努力。學生們需要有明確的計劃，並且想清楚兩個問題：你理想中的未來人生是怎樣的？你如何證明自己？同時，張悅粵老師也提醒同學們，學校有許多資源來支持同學們，老師們會和大家一起努力完成申請。
隨後，四位同學作為學生代表依次發言，他們從自己的經歷出發，分享了在過去的學校生活中所學到的道理，並表達了他們對新學期生活的期望。學生發言完畢後，劉琴老師提出了新學期對同學們的新要求：多鍛鍊、多交流、多思考，少抱怨、少議論他人。同時，劉琴老師提醒同學們，在新學期依然需要遵守疫情防控的要求。最後，虞貞老師、張悅粵老師為同學們頒發了社會活動獎學金、學業獎學金和校長獎學金。在同學們熱烈的掌聲中，開學典禮落下帷幕。希望同學們能夠度過一個快樂而充實的學期！
During the morning of September 1st, 2020, high school freshman and sophomores gathered at the Grand Auditorium of SHSID to attend the annual opening ceremony. The students first enjoyed a flashback video of the past year. High School Vice Principal Liu opened the ceremony by expressing her gratitude towards the people who helped out during COVID-19 and the fact that we were able to make it back to campus. High School Principal Ma then continued with flashbacks to students』 achievements in community service during COVID-19. He emphasized the lessons that we should learn to use our time wisely, be responsible for our actions, and be kind to one another, especially during this digital age. Most importantly, we should learn to balance school and life, and try to find our own paths in this world. The director of Grade 9, Ms. Gu, then welcomed the new high schoolers and expressed her excitement towards the new challenges, but also the tremendous enjoyment of high school life that are distinctly different from middle school. Max, the Grade 9 student representative, made a speech about his personal excitement towards facing high school for the first time, but also the various strategies that would help other new high schoolers maximize the beauty of their high school life. The director of Grade 10 Ms. Wu then welcomed the new 10th graders and described the various achievements students had accomplished the past year. Mimi, the Grade 10 student representative, next made a speech about her personal experiences and struggles during her past year, as well as the valuable achievements she had earned and lessons she had learned such as how doing things with passion and prioritizing are essential skills to have not only in high school but also adulthood. Last but not least, Ms. Chen from the Teaching Affairs Office (TAO) introduced the usefulness of Teacher Advisors in high school life and how faculty is always here to help us if students ever feel lonely or stressed. After awarding the annual social scholarship, good study, and excellent study awards for Grades 9 and 10 as well as the principal’s list award for Grade 10, the opening ceremony of the 2020 school year officially ended with a warm closure from High School Vice Principal Liu.
九、十年級的開學典禮以一段溫馨有趣的視頻開始，視頻中回顧了國際部過去一年，尤其在疫情的大背景下，九、十年級的精彩活動和驕人成績。
隨後以國際部高中劉敏副校長的致辭正式拉開序幕，在新冠病毒爆發期間，我校老師和同學們共同努力，順利地完成了學習任務，同學們也獲得了成長。緊接著，國際部馬峰校長熱情地表達了對同學們重回校園的歡迎，他在簡單回顧了過往優異成績後，對同學們的新學期寄託了高度的希望，也提出了新的要求。
隨後，大家認真聆聽了九年級主任顧穎老師，九年級優秀學生代表發言，顧老師歡迎了九年級新生的同時，也從學業，活動等各方面提出了期待；她鼓勵同學們不斷嘗試，勇於求助，適應高中段的機遇與挑戰。九年級的學生代表Max同學分享了自己的經驗，鼓勵同學們找到自己的興趣，勇於嘗試。
緊接著，十年級主任吳晨老師回顧了過去一年同學們通過各種活動和項目獲得的成長，並鼓勵大家在十年級繼續努力。十年級學生代表楊同學給大家分享了她是如何在高中學業中安排時間，提高效率，鼓勵同學們在學習生活中找到平衡點。他們的發言讓在座同學們受益匪淺。最後，生涯指導陳琳老師介紹了TA辦公室的工作內容，以及新學期中如何更好地幫助高中段的同學們。
在過去的一年裡，同學們深深受益於學校先進、豐富的課程設置和多姿多彩的課外活動，在各個方面都取得了驕人的成績。頒獎環節上，一批批優秀的學生被授予社會活動獎、學業成就獎和校長名單獎。這些都是對獲獎學生一整年努力付出的肯定，也成為了其他同學前進的方向。最後，在悠揚的音樂聲中，我們結束了開學典禮，也正式踏入了新學期的道路上。
在過去的2019學年中，上中國際部的老師和同學們砥礪前行，碩果纍纍；春華秋實，新的2020學年更令人充滿期待，讓我們翹首以盼，祝願每一位同學在新的學年裡都收穫知識，收穫快樂！
The high school students of SHSID returned to school on Sep. 1st. Many arrangements had still been preserved in response to the coronavirus situation. These included a temperature-measuring camera at the entrance of the Zhentao and Xianmian Buildings, the ubiquitous antibacterial hand gel and the requirement for students and teachers to wear masks at all times. The 9th graders returned to their lovely campus. In front of the Zhentao building, the teachers greeted them warmly. Freshmen washed their hands before entering the building, and after the infrared temperature measurements, they were filled with excitement as they walked into their classrooms. Teachers informed parents and students about the daily schedules, epidemic prevention methods, and emergency procedures. For students』 better understanding of the campus security requirements, SHSID teachers made a guidance video to demonstrate correct procedures. Although it is somewhat complicated, all kinds of measures and details like these are for the school to ensure that students have a safe and reliable learning environment. The students have now fully adapted to the situation and are very considerate of the school's meticulous safety measures.
上海中學國際部高中段學生於9月1日正式開學。為了應對新冠疫情，學校防疫不放鬆，特別制定了一系列防疫措施，這包括在甄陶樓入口處安裝體溫測量攝像頭並嚴格測溫入校入樓、隨處可見的免洗洗手液以及要求學生和老師時時戴口罩的規定等。初次步入高中階段的9年級學生，來到甄陶樓門前，老師們親切地和學生們打著招呼，他們依次洗手，通過紅外線測溫以後，精神抖擻地走進各自的教室。為了能讓同學們更快地了解到校園安全要求，學校還拍攝了有趣的行為指導影片，老師們亦紛紛出鏡向孩子們展示了正確的行為示範。
防疫，我們已做好了充足準備。
Going Forward in the New Semester
This semester，SHSID will hold various activities such as a Sports Meet, an English Speech competition, the Science Fair, the Art Festival, and so on. Through these activities, SHSID students will develop their individual talents, broaden their global mindedness, enhance their understanding of multiculturalism, and learn about frontier knowledge. All of the students are prepared for the coming new semester, including freshmen who are just about to experience high school life, and seniors who are about to apply to college. Best wishes to all students and teachers in the following school year!
本學期，學校將陸續組織運動會、英文演講比賽、科學展覽、藝術節等異彩紛呈的活動。豐富等校園活動將更好地幫助同學們展現個人風採、拓寬國際視野、理解多元文化、了解前沿動態。無論是剛剛進入高中階段的9年級學生，還是即將奮戰大學申請的12年級學生，大家都已經做好準備迎接新學期的到來。希望所有同學和老師都能在新一學年，學有所成，教有所獲。
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