Shanghai High School has traversed 160 glorious years, not only forging a magnificent educational epic but also nurturing generations of outstanding talents. At this extraordinarily significant juncture, the teachers, students, and parents of the Shanghai High School International Division, Hongkou Campus, are filled with profound emotion. They have collaboratively planned and participated in a series of celebratory activities brimming with love and blessings, offering their sincerest homage and wishes to their alma mater in unique ways, expressing their deep affection and hopes for the school's enduring prosperity!

I. “🧡Happy 160th Anniversary, SHS🧡” Letter Coloring and Message Writing

To commemorate this special milestone, students from the International Division participated in a unique art creation activity. They meticulously colored 25 hollow, oversized letters – collectively spelling out “Happy 160th Anniversary, SHS” – and inscribed their heartfelt wishes for Shanghai High School within. From vibrant creative doodles to sincere written blessings, each letter carries the students' profound love and pride for the school. Upon completion, students held these wish-filled letters, collectively posing for group photos, capturing this unique gesture of affection as an eternal memory.

II. "Artistry Joins 160" — A Creative Mosaic Tribute

To mark Shanghai High School's 160th anniversary, students at the SHSID Hongkou Campus unleashed their creativity in a unique art collage event, presenting a special birthday gift to their alma mater. These profound and imaginative pieces were then ingeniously assembled and collaged to form the giant numbers "160," vibrant with color and lively in spirit. Each number embodies the students' deep wishes for their alma mater and their beautiful aspirations for the future, forming a powerful tribute to SHS and showcasing the unity and imagination of our students.

III. “SHS 160th Anniversary Video Wishes” – A Heartfelt Tribute

Love extends beyond written blessings; it also dances within the lights and shadows of the screen. In another activity titled “SHS 160th Anniversary Video Wishes,” teachers, carefully selected student representatives, and enthusiastic parents from the SHSID Hongkou Campus, all recorded short video messages. They shared their sincere congratulations and best wishes for Shanghai High School's 160th anniversary. These videos, whether tender and heartwarming, passionate and vibrant, or witty and humorous, all expressed a deep sense of belonging and gratitude towards the school. With teachers and students united, and home and school working together, these blessings conveyed through the screen coalesced into the most precious gift for Shanghai High School's 160th anniversary, showcasing the warmth and strength of the entire Shanghai High School family.

IV. Voices from Our Community

Voices from Students

1-2 Camellia: I just started first grade, and this school already feels like a warm little home. I enjoy going to school because every day is so much fun! I’m so proud to be a tiny part of this big, wonderful school family. Happy 160th Anniversary, Shanghai High School!

2-1 Phoenix: I’m so happy to celebrate this important 160th anniversary together with my school. Thank you for giving me the strength to grow. Every day on campus, I can feel warmth and energy, and with my teachers’ guidance, I keep making progress. Happy 160th Birthday, Shanghai High School!

3-2 Clemence: I really love my school. Here, I met my best friends — we study and laugh together every day. Happy 160th Birthday, Shanghai High School!

Voices from Parents

1-1 Olivia’s Father: This year, just as SHS celebrates its 160th Anniversary, our daughter has become a first grader at SHSID! She’s officially part of the SHS community now, enjoys every school day, and really loves drama class. A huge thank-you to the whole SHSID team! Happy 160th Anniversary, Shanghai High School!

2-2 Zachary’s Father: Congratulations to Shanghai High School on its remarkable 160-year journey, filled with countless inspiring moments. As a parent, I sincerely appreciate the school’s dedicated efforts in nurturing both of my children. I wish Shanghai High School an even brighter future, continuing to cultivate talented young people with global vision and a strong sense of social responsibility.

3-1 Annie’s Father: For 160 remarkable years, Shanghai High School has been a nurturing ground for dreamers and leaders. We are so proud to be part of its enduring legend. Happy 160th Anniversary, Shanghai High School!

Voices from Hongkou Teachers:

160 Years of Nurturing Minds and Passing on the Torch — On the occasion of the 160th anniversary of Shanghai High School, all teachers of the Hongkou Campus extend our heartfelt congratulations. With sincerity and dedication, we will continue to uphold our original aspiration in education and steadfastly guide our students as they soar toward a boundless future. We wish our alma mater enduring prosperity, flourishing generations of students, and continued brilliance in this new era!

Conclusion: Love for Shanghai High School, Inheriting a Brilliant New Chapter

Shanghai High School's 160th anniversary is not merely a measure of time; it is a profound accumulation of history and a continuation of spirit. The teachers, students, and parents of the Hongkou Campus have added unique splendor to this monumental celebration with their creativity and enthusiasm. Their sincere love for Shanghai High School, like dazzling starlight, illuminates the school's path forward. We believe that with the concerted efforts of everyone in the SHS community, Shanghai High School is destined to embrace an even more brilliant future and write new chapters in education!

(Written by Ms. Zhu Dan

Phictures by Rachel Wu

Reviewed by Ms. Zhu Dan, Shiyu Wu, Louie Parker)