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Rhythm and Rhyme: First Lunchtime Poetry & Music Recital Held During Reading Month

March 21, 2026

During this year’s Read-for-All Reading Month, a special lunchtime Poetry & Music Recital titled Rhythm and Rhyme was held in the ZXB B1 Atrium on March 19th. Organized by The Bloomsbury Cat, the event was presented as a featured program for SHSID’s Reading-For-All event, drawing many students and faculty members to pause and enjoy the unique blend of poetry and music.



The recital took place in an open space and featured seven performers, presenting a wide variety of poetic works in different styles. The program included original poems written by students, selections from Bloom Magazine, as well as carefully chosen poems from different periods of literature. The recitations were delivered in multiple languages, including English, French, and Chinese, reflecting the diverse cultural atmosphere of the school community. Pete, the president of The Bloomsbury Cat served as host and provided live piano improvisation, adding emotional depth and musical texture to the performance.



The recital opened with Her Fall, performed by Jayden. Chloe then presented her original poem Untitled, whose sincere and delicate expression resonated strongly with the audience. Jenny followed with Lady Hestia, accompanied by live music, demonstrating confident stage presence and expressive control.



Ronnie recited Le Balcon in French, creating an elegant and lyrical atmosphere through the rhythm of the language. Guoshwan’s performance of The Hangman brought a powerful and thoughtful tone to the program. Ms. Sedlock recited Emily Dickinson’s classic poem Because I Could Not Stop for Death, offering a refined and moving interpretation that highlighted the timeless beauty of literature.



In the final performance, Principal Ma recited Xu Zhimo’s well-known poem Saying Goodbye to Cambridge Again in both Chinese and English, bringing the recital to a warm and memorable close and earning enthusiastic applause from the audience.



By combining poetry recitation with live and improvised music, the event created a moment of artistic calm in the middle of a busy school day. The recital received very positive feedback from both students and teachers. Special thanks go to all performers and organizers for their careful preparation, as well as to the audience for their support and participation.



In the future, events that combine poetry and music are expected to become a regular lunchtime cultural activity, encouraging more students to appreciate poetry, discover the beauty of language, and broaden their horizons through the integration of reading and the arts.



(Written by English & World Languages Department   Pictures by Yichen Dai    Reviewed by Qian Zuo)