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G7 Chinese Department： "House-Building Project" Speech Showcase Event

December 8, 2023

In the deep autumn, the gentle sunlight bathes every corner of Xianmian Building. Amidst dappled shadows, the magic of words is about to bloom. The G7 Chinese department's "House-Building Project" speech finals have officially begun, with five students ingeniously presenting their self-authored novels from the perspectives of the future, history, society, reasoning, and science fiction. They eloquently paint vivid pictures, showcasing the unique charm of independent and self-directed learners.

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Introduced by the host, Henry from Class 7-1, the first to take the stage was Joshua from Class 7-10. With unique speculation and vibrant language, he painted a future world full of technological wonders and moral choices, prompting deep reflections on the possibilities of technological development and ethical challenges.

Nathan from Class 7-9 used history as a thread, telling us through heartfelt stories that the past cannot be changed, only reminisced. Weaving a touching and nostalgic tale, he outlined the intricate threads of time.

Yuki from Class 7-5 centered her theme around the choices between love and money, presenting a story about the complexities and beauties of life.

Brian from Class 7-4 revealed the truth hidden behind a shattered glass, astonishing the audience with suspense and depth.

Finally, Elaine from Class 7-8 took us on a cosmic journey. Her story featured sacrifices, adventures, and profound family bonds, allowing us to glimpse the endless exploration of the unknown by humanity.

The Director of the SHSID Middle and Primary School Teaching Affairs Center, Mr. Ni Minxue, provided insightful comments on the speeches of several students. He encouraged students to read more, constantly enrich their literary literacy, and improve their writing skills. Subsequently, the Vice Principal of SHSID Middle and Primary School, Mr. Shen Tianyuan, quoted the allusion of "Zhuangzhou" and sent a message to students to explore more on the path of literature, to achieve collision of ideas and inheritance of history, Following this, awards were presented to the winning students by Ms. Chen Fan, the Head of SHSID Middle School Chinese Department with a commemorative photo taken.

The list of award winners is as follows:

First Prize 7-4 Brian

Second Prize7-8 Elaine 7-5 Yuki

Third Prize7-9 Nathan 7-10 Joshua

Excellent Prize: 7-1 Katy 7-4 Alex 7-7 Chloe 7-8 Alice，Shun 7-9 William，Jocelyn 7-12 Sebastian

In addition, several students also received awards for Best Cover Design and Best Novel Creation.

After the awards ceremony, the literary journey entered another exciting chapter. Each student, holding the exquisite "House-Building Project Autograph Session Ticket," eagerly entered various classrooms. What awaited them were over 30 "young writers" from each class, presenting their thoughts and creativity vividly. With titles like "The Sapphire Mystery," "Stories of a Swiss Small Town," "Eternal Dream," and more, students read each piece with enthusiasm, wandering through the corridor of literature and occasionally resonating with the narratives. The carefully designed Q&A session added more fun and interactivity to the entire event. Everyone actively participated, engaging in in-depth discussions with the authors, exchanging their understanding of novel themes and literary creation. The signatures left on the entry tickets became precious imprints on the students' novel-reading journey.

The G7 Chinese department’s "House-Building Project" aimed to transform each student into an architect of literature, constructing their own spiritual abode to better understand themselves, comprehend the world, and embrace it. In just one afternoon, students navigated through the ocean of literature and the playground of creativity, gaining boundless inspiration and insights. We hope that our international students will continue to use Chinese and creativity to script the possibilities of the future, explore the footprints of history, perceive the pulse of society, and sketch the fantastic stars of science fiction.

Assembling words into walls, constructing dreams, may every "architect" build their ideal dwelling in this literary city. Bathed in the radiance of the beauty of the Chinese language, they will paint a brilliant picture in fostering independent and self-directed learners.

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Written by Hazel

Pictures by Ginger Xu, G7 Chinese Teachers

Edited by Serene Yang, Ginger Xu, Cong Luo, Wu Shiyu (Intern), James Mutch