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Puxi Campus G4-5: 2025 SHSID Middle and Primary School Opening Ceremony of the First Semester

September 3, 2025

On the afternoon of September 1, G4-5 teachers and students of SHSID Puxi Campus gathered in the Hsi Building Auditorium to ceremoniously hold the opening ceremony for the first semester of the 2025 academic year. The students were full of energy, radiating the vitality and dynamism.





At the beginning of the ceremony, a video montage of major events reviewed the highlights of various activities from the previous semester. Diverse themed events such as STEAM Week, Chinese Culture Week, Kindness Week, the Charity Fair, and the Geo Fair not only evoked cherished collective memories but also ignited students' anticipation and excitement for the new semester.











Next, student representatives took the stage to speak. Elianna from 4-3 shared her experience of maintaining curiosity and independent thinking, encouraging everyone to ask questions bravely and proactively. Dorothy from 4-9 talked about exciting activities such as the specialized kayaking course at the Lin'gang Campus and friendly soccer matches, while also expressing her joy at joining the new community and her aspirations for future studies. Michelle from 5-8 discussed how she adapted to the new environment and effectively developed study plans. She particularly thanked the school for offering a wide range of courses and activities, which helped her enhance comprehensive skills such as teamwork.







Ms. Lu, Director of SHSID Puxi Campus Grade 4-5, set higher expectations for the students in the new semester. Drawing inspiration from the adventure story of movie "Nobody," she encouraged students to face challenges proactively of the new school year. Ms. Lu expressed her hope that everyone would embrace change, stay curious, and dare to try new things in this new semester and environment. She looked forward to collectively creating a year filled with courage, discovery, and achievement.



Mr. Liu Lian, Principal of SHSID Middle and Primary School, shared a message for the new semester, encouraging students to set a goal as they embark on a new journey of learning and life. This goal could be mastering a new skill, developing a good habit, or making progress in a certain subject. It is believed that the efforts students make day after day will accumulate strength for future success. Only through persistent exploration can they ultimately achieve their goals.



The subsequent summer video titled "My 'Extraordinary' Holiday" brought the ceremony to a minor climax. During the summer break, students not only visited world cultural landmarks such as the Colosseum and the Ephesus but also actively participated in challenging activities like skydiving and cross-country mountain biking. Additionally, some students enhanced their self-management and teamwork skills by attending independence camps. This diverse range of holiday experiences not only broadened their horizons but also fostered their courage and independence.


Moreover, this summer, eleven families from the fourth and fifth grades at the Puxi Campus once again embarked on a charitable trip to Xiangxi. During their sharing, several fifth-grade student representatives expressed how deeply they were moved by the local children's resilience and optimism. Through various activities and on-site visits, they came to realize that no matter the circumstances, maintaining a positive attitude and a resilient character can help one create their own bright future. As the new semester approaches, they also encouraged their peers to persevere and embrace new growth challenges with unwavering determination.











The ceremony then moved into the highly anticipated awards segment. Ms. Shi, Supervisor of Grade 4, Ms. Zhang, Vice Supervisor of Grade 4, Ms. Mansell, Foreign Vice Supervisor of Grade 4 and Ms. Zhuo, Supervisor of Grade 5, successively announced the winners of multiple awards, Ms. Liu Fang, Vice Principal of SHSID Middle and Primary School including the Significant Progress Award and the Model Attitude Award. Ms. Liu Fang presented awards to outstanding students who received the Fourth Grade Semester Honor Star and the Fifth Grade Active Participation Award. Mr. Liu Lian, Principal of SHSID Middle and Primary School, announced the recipients of the Fifth Grade Excellence Award and Outstanding Academic Achievement Award.









The opening ceremony drew to a close amidst warm applause, yet the wonderful stories of the new semester had only just begun. May all students embrace the upcoming academic life with the utmost enthusiasm and write brilliant new chapters in the days ahead.


(Written by Yutong Zhu

Pictures/ Video by Minxuan Cao, Ginger Xu

Edited by Ms. Lu Luting, Shiyu Wu, Louie Parker )