On the morning of September 11, sophomores gathered at the ZhenTao Building Lecture Hall for their weekly assembly. First, Ms. Yu Zhen, the tenth-grade director, presented certificates of recognition to the leaders of the "Excellent Clubs" in the 2018-2019 school year. This was a favorable way to congratulate their dedication and achievements from the previous academic year. Then, Ms. Yu announced the Club Fair date to motivate students to participate in clubs, while also allowing clubs to begin their preparation early. Following the announcements, seniors participating in IAA and MUN conferences came and promoted these renowned, long-established school organizations. To wrap up the assembly, Ms. Yu introduced the school-founded summer program “Go China” and invited four sophomores to the stage to share their rewarding summer experiences. Throughout the program, students felt that the “Go China” trips consisted of demanding schedules, yet they were able to bond with their classmates and grasp life-long skills while exploring the beauty of authentic Chinese culture.

(Written by Nina Zhong Pictures by Sun Hao Supervised by Xie Junyu)