2025年2月16日下午2时，上海星河湾双语学校2024学年第二学期开学典礼在大礼堂举行。本次开学典礼中，来自不同年级的学生、教师及社团代表们依次上台进行了发言。他们回顾过去一学期的成长并做出了反思，在为新学期拉开序幕的同时，也以乐观积极的心态汲取经验、展望未来。典礼最后举行了社团的集体颁奖。

两位主持人宣布开学典礼正式开始后，十年级学生代表黄承钰上台发表了演讲。她向同学们分享了自学量子物理学的经历。她提出，同学们常因课业繁忙而忽视个人兴趣，但适当投入时间进行个人沉淀非常重要。黄承钰同学以自己为例，她曾因时间紧张以及对量子物理学的敬畏而不敢尝试。但寒假期间，她意识到兴趣的价值，便开始自学。她鼓励同学们，即使这些个人研究不完美，但人生正是在对兴趣的不断追求中找到价值，因此发展个人兴趣至关重要。

紧接着上台的是十年级教师代表曹佳雯老师。她回顾了上学期同学们在学习中遇到的困难与挑战，也肯定了大家的进步。她指出，同学们要培养团队合作能力、时间规划能力和抗压能力，以迎接未来漫长的学习挑战。她也回顾了许多上一学期的活动内容，比如职业日活动、芝加哥大学海洋生物实验室科学项目等，这些经历都让同学们受益匪浅。曹老师表示，新学期充满了挑战与机遇，学校与老师们将继续秉持星校的教育理念，培养具有全球视野、创新精神、社会责任感、出得去并回得来的优秀学子。最后，曹老师鼓励同学们保持积极良好的心态，面对未来的AP考试和更多挑战。

十一年级学生代表赵奕恺同学以《西西弗神话》中加缪对于决心和毅力的理解作为引入，向大家讲述了自己摄影路上的故事。正如加缪所言，决心和毅力是对人类尊严和生存意志的证明。在摄影的过程中，赵奕恺敢于面对自己的不足，努力提升自我，并用决心和毅力坚持着自己的兴趣爱好。他提到，在相机取景器里看到的形形色色的人群都在告诉他，每个人都有自己的价值和意义。不完美是人生的常态，而人生正是在这些不完美的不断探索过程中逐渐找到自己的位置，他鼓励大家接受人生的不完美，在探索中找到自己的价值，在新学期继续成长。

接下来是十一年级教师代表唐婉清老师的讲话。在演讲中，她引用了最近非常火爆的哪吒系列电影，强调了在这个将与AI共生的时代，同学们应有清晰的自我定义，并且敢于尝试。她提到，生活在人类群体中会不可避免因外界的目光而陷入自我质疑与挣扎，但只有真正接纳自己才能成为命运的主宰。在时代的洪流中，正是我们的不断尝试才构成了我们生而为人的特殊性，这是任何先进的AI都无法剥夺的生存意义。因此，唐婉清老师告诉同学们不要害怕任何尝试带来的失败，因为这些“看似无用的瞬间”却孕育着我们独一无二的意义。

此后，十二年级学生代表朱明朗同学分享了他回首整个高中生活的心得体会。他结合自身经历向学弟学妹们强调了找到适合方向、保持合理节奏、发挥个人亮点的重要性，并对他们在大学申请的马拉松中取得璀璨成果寄以希望。他也祝贺了获得心仪录取的25届同学，并期待其他仍在等待的同学如愿以偿。

十二年级教师代表吴嘉杰老师的发言回顾了同学们过去的收获，并为他们指引了前进的方向。他首先祝贺获得理想录取通知的同学们，肯定了他们的努力和坚持，并鼓励同学们为即将到来的大学生活做好准备。对于还在等待录取结果的同学，吴老师希望他们能以积极的心态面对，珍惜高中的时光。吴老师强调，大学录取应该只是追随梦想道路上的一站，在世界日新月异的变化中，同学们应立足长远，灵活调整方向。最后，吴老师激励大家认识到自身蕴含的巨大潜力，祝愿每一位同学从星校高中出发，勇敢智慧地引领世界前行。

外教发言代表Mr. Plageman向不同年级的同学们提出了一些建议。他首先对10年级学生表示祝贺，肯定他们成功完成了高中第一学期的挑战，并鼓励他们在接下来的几个月里继续巩固基础，保持好奇心。接着提醒11年级学生，这一阶段是他们学术旅程中的关键时刻，正是为未来机会做准备的时机。他鼓励学生们在面对挑战时保持动力，不断努力，为未来打开更多的大门。对于12年级的学生，他强调，他们即将迎来高中的最后阶段，虽然已经取得了很多成绩，但这不是放松的时候，要保持积极的态度，并以最好的状态迎接最后的挑战。最后，Mr. Plageman引用了John O'Donohue的诗《For a New Beginning》，激励学生们拥抱新机会，勇敢迈出新的步伐，迎接每一个新的开始。

在开学典礼的尾声，学生社团的颁奖环节重磅登场。在同学们热烈的掌声中，各个优秀社团的社长上台领奖。

    

十一年级的吴若瑶同学作为星动社社长，讲述了社团通过爱心发套捐赠活动，帮助到社会弱势群体的经历。在过去的半年中，星动社捐赠的爱心发套价值已达182.4万元，这些发套主要用于帮助因疾病脱发的儿童。星动社成员也前往全国各地的儿童医院，为孩子们送去爱心发套，也送去了温暖和信心。除此之外，星动社的成员们通过线上平台给孩子们授课，帮助他们更好地适应学习和生活。吴若瑶同学表示，星动社在网络平台上有较高的浏览和关注度，其公众号已累积粉丝14,979人，影响力不断扩大，带动了社会上更多人参与捐赠发套的行动，为更多患者们送去关爱。最后，她强调公益社团即使再难也要办下去，终有守得云开见月明的一日。

自此，2024学年第二学期开学典礼在社团颁奖后画上了圆满的句号。舞台灯光暗下，人潮逐渐褪去，但同学们都明白，开学典礼的句号不是终点，而是新学期开始的起点。正如开学典礼中各位学生代表们、教师代表们及社团代表的发言中所共同提到的那样，每一个终点都是下一段旅程的起点，而人生正是在这段旅程中不断试错、坚持成长，才构建出存在的意义。因此，在新的学期，星校学子们将继续扬帆起航，不畏惧前方路途遥远，在每一次错误中成长，在每一次困境里砥砺前行，在每一次不完美的尝试中，找到属于自己的意义。

On the afternoon of February 16, 2025, the opening ceremony for the second semester of the 2024 academic year at Shanghai Starriver Bilingual School was held in the grand auditorium. During the ceremony, students, teachers, and representatives from diffferent grades took the stage one after another to share their reflections on the past semester’s growth and achievements. They looked ahead to the new semester with optimism, drawing lessons from past experiences. The ceremony concluded with awards presented to outstanding student clubs.

As the high school students from all three grades took their seats in the auditorium, a heartwarming video played on the screen above, featuring encouraging words for the students. Phrases such as "Only by taking action can one unlock their potential" emphasized the importance of action in personal growth. The video also addressed the prevalent anxiety caused by the modern obsession with perfection, advising students not to let the pressure of perfection limit their potential. The message reminded them that "life will never be perfect," urging them to take action to discover what they are capable of.

The ceremony formally commenced as tenth-grade student representative, Joyce Huang, took the stage to deliver her speech. She shared her story of self-learning quantum physics, highlighting that, while academic studies may leave little room for personal interests, dedicating time to personal growth is crucial. Joyce recounted how, despite the initial scarcity of time and her respect for the complexity of quantum physics, she had long avoided exploring the subject. However, during the winter break, she realized the importance of following one’s interests, and every attempt, even if imperfect, holds value. She encouraged her fellow students to pursue their interests and to understand that such personal endeavors are integral to finding meaning in life.

Next, tenth-grade teacher representative, Ms. Cao Jiawen, addressed the audience. She reflected on the challenges students faced in the previous semester and commended their perseverance and progress. She emphasized the importance of developing teamwork, time management, and stress resilience, skills that hold immense value during prolonged academic challenges. Ms. Cao also reviewed some of the valuable activities students participated in, such as the Career Exploration Day and the University of Chicago’s marine biology research program. Looking ahead, she reminded students that the new semester would present both challenges and opportunities. She reassured them that both the school and teachers would continue to uphold the institution’s educational philosophy, nurturing students with a global perspective, innovative spirit, and social responsibility. Ms. Cao encouraged students to maintain a positive mindset as they faced challenges, including the upcoming AP exams, noting that success is rooted in such an attitude.

The 11th-grade student representative, Eric Zhao, also delivered a speech. He introduced his speech with Albert Camus’ interpretation of determination and perseverance inThe Myth of Sisyphusand shared his personal journey in photography. As Camus stated, determination and perseverance are testaments to human dignity and the will to survive. Throughout his photography journey, Eric has faced his shortcomings head-on, continuously striving for improvement, and remained steadfast in his passion through sheer determination. He mentioned that the diverse people he sees through his camera's viewfinder remind him that everyone has their own unique value and meaning. Imperfection is the norm in life, and it is through constant exploration of these imperfections that one gradually finds their place. He encouraged his fellow students to continue growing in the new semester and to discover their own worth.

Following this, the 11th-grade teacher representative, Ms. Tang Wanqing, delivered her speech. She drew connections to the recentNezhafilm series, using the protagonist’s absolute control over his identity and destiny as a starting point to emphasize the importance of self-definition in an era that will coexist with AI. She reminded students of the necessity of knowing who they are, what kind of person they want to become, and the courage to make mistakes and take risks. She acknowledged that living in human society inevitably exposes individuals to self-doubt and struggles due to external judgment. However, only by truly accepting oneself can one take control of their own destiny. In the tide of this era, it is our continuous efforts and attempts that define the uniqueness of being human—something that no advanced AI can take away. Therefore, Ms. Tang encouraged students not to fear failure in any of their endeavors, as those seemingly "useless moments" are precisely what cultivate their irreplaceable significance.

The twelfth-grade student representative, Brady Zhu, spoke next, sharing his reflections on his entire high school journey. Drawing from his own experience, he emphasized the importance of finding the right direction, maintaining a steady pace, and showcasing personal strengths. He expressed his hope that his juniors would achieve stellar results in their university applications. He also congratulated the students from the Class of 2025 who had already received their desired college admissions, and wished success to those still waiting.

The twelfth-grade teacher representative, Mr. Wu Jiajie, reviewed the achievements of the students and looked forward to the future, offering guidance for their next steps. He congratulated those who had received their ideal college admissions and praised their efforts and perseverance. He encouraged those still awaiting results to stay positive and cherish their remaining time in high school. Mr. Wu emphasized that university acceptance is only one step along the journey toward following one’s dreams. In light of the ever-changing world, he encouraged students to look ahead, adjust their paths flexibly, and recognize the power within themselves to shape the future. He wished each student success as they embarked on their journeys from SSBS, leading the world with courage and wisdom.

Finally, expat teacher representative Mr. Plageman offered advice to students from different grade levels. He congratulated the tenth-grade students for successfully completing their first semester of high school and encouraged them to continue building a strong foundation in the coming months while maintaining their curiosity. For the eleventh-grade students, he reminded them that this was a pivotal moment in their academic journey, a time to prepare for future opportunities. He urged them to stay motivated and keep striving as they opened new doors. For the twelfth-grade students, he stressed that while they had already achieved much, this was not the time to relax. He quoted John O'Donohue’s poemFor a New Beginningto inspire students to embrace new opportunities, take bold steps, and welcome every new beginning with enthusiasm.

During the ceremony, representatives from various student clubs also took the stage. Eleventh-grade student Alysa Wu, president of the Stars Club, shared the club’s contributions to society, including their donation of heartwarming hairpieces. Over the past six months, the club’s donations had reached a total of 1.824 million yuan. The club had visited children's hospitals across the country, bringing warmth and confidence to patients, and had also offered online lessons to help children adapt to learning and life. Wu emphasized that despite challenges, the club would continue its work, believing that perseverance would eventually lead to brighter days.

The ceremony concluded with the collective presentation of club awards. As the stage lights dimmed and the crowd gradually dispersed, the students came to understand that the closing of the ceremony was not an endpoint, but rather the beginning of a new semester. As emphasized by the student representatives, teachers, and club leaders in their speeches, every ending marks the start of a new journey. Life finds its meaning through constant trial and error, perseverance, and growth. Therefore, in the new semester, the students of SSBS will continue to set sail, undeterred by the long road ahead—growing from every mistake, forging ahead through every challenge, and discovering meaning in every imperfect attempt.

 

文字：10-5 吴雨璇  10-4 朱奕然

责任编辑：11-3 赵奕恺  11-2 陈一苇

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编辑：曲昊睿

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