开学典礼在庄严的国歌声中拉开帷幕。 李主任首先为我们带来了杭校学子寒假期间频传的获奖捷报，杭校学子在 The High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling、CTB、CNAT、CNAP、ESDP中取得了傲人的成绩。

随后，大屏幕播放了各年级同学精彩的寒假生活风采记录视频，全景展现了学子们在假期中的成长足迹。视频中还穿插着学子们滑雪、书法、民乐演奏等片段，展现寒假生活的多元色彩。 杭校学子在各类学科竞赛、艺体活动中大放光彩。

八年级二班李悠然同学介绍了她利用作业减免后的时间参加的生物多样性调查项目并展示了拍摄的纪录片；七年级五班张伊珩同学介绍了法语社团的 “创业史”；六年级一班王梓瑄介绍了她初小衔接的经验和在芭蕾舞学习中的收获；五年级五班的庄梓逍同学讲述了他的志愿者经历和假期斩获的各类奖项。

教师代表发言环节，中教鲁飞杰老师与外教代表 Tom Latham先后登台对新学期进行展望。

鲁老师轻松幽默的致辞点燃全场热情： “无论你是‘学霸型’还是‘补作业型’，今天我们都站在新起点！”他借“蛇年智慧”寄语学子——如蛇般灵活蜕变、如哪吒般无畏挑战，直面AI时代的机遇。他鼓励学生“找到自身闪光点，在时代洪流中蜕变成英雄”。发言最后，他以诗句“春风化雨润桃李，蛇年腾飞展宏图”为学子送上成长祝福。Mr. Tom则是为我们带来了各年级外教团队的鼓励：五年级因诗歌创作进步获赞，六年级以严谨学风和全科表现受表彰，七年级学术英语与文学阅读能力显著提升，八年级学业水平十分突出，九年级则因挑战超前课程展现学术潜力。他强调了学习热情和学习习惯的重要性，并希望同学们能够在新学期里取得更大的进步。

颁奖环节，学校对秋季学期表现优异的团体和个人颁发了奖项。首先颁发的是最佳社团奖项，颁奖过程中我们看到了各社团同学们的精彩成果。

此后，学业优秀奖、进步奖、文明礼仪奖等逐一揭晓。获奖学生踏着激昂的乐曲上台领奖，台下掌声如潮，未能参加典礼的师生们则通过直播同步见证荣耀时刻。

“前路虽远，行则将至；征程虽艰，做则必成！”新学期伊始，愿全体学子以“蛇之智”探索未知，以“哪吒之勇”突破边界，在AI时代的浪潮中锚定自己的航向。让每一份对知识的热忱化作星辰，让每一次脚踏实地的努力垒成高山。学校将始终与你们并肩前行，以多元平台托举梦想，以创新教育点亮未来。2025，让我们共执青春之笔，在时代的答卷上，书写独一无二的辉煌篇章！

Despite the lingering chill of early spring, the vibrant energy was palpable. On February 16, the faculty and students of HBBSS returned to campus with high spirits, marking the beginning of a new semester. On the first day of school, the campus was adorned with colorful flags, classrooms were spotless, the cafeteria was filled with enticing aromas, and dormitories were warm and tidy. The orderly return of teachers and students showcased the uplifting atmosphere of the new semester.

The opening ceremony commenced with the solemn national anthem.

Director Li began by sharing the remarkable achievements of HBBSS students during the winter break. Students excelled in competitions such as The High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling, CTB, CNAT, CNAP, and ESDP, bringing pride to the school.

Following this, a video showcasing the diverse and enriching winter break experiences of students across different grades was played. The video highlighted students' growth through activities such as skiing, calligraphy, and traditional music performances, reflecting the multifaceted nature of their holiday lives. HBBSS students shone brightly in various academic competitions and artistic and athletic endeavors.

Li Youran from Class 2, Grade 8, shared how she utilized her free time from reduced homework to participate in a volunteer project related to her target major. Zhang Yiheng from Class 5, Grade 7, recounted the "entrepreneurial history" of the French club. Wang Zixuan from Class 1, Grade 6, discussed her experiences transitioning from elementary to middle school and her progress in ballet. Zhuang Zixiao from Class 5, Grade 5, shared his volunteer experiences and the numerous awards he garnered during the break.

During the faculty speech segment, Chinese teacher representative Lu Feijie and foreign teacher representative Tom Latham took the stage to share their aspirations for the new semester.

Mr. Lu's light-hearted and humorous speech ignited the audience's enthusiasm: "Whether you're a 'top student' or a 'homework catch-up type,' today we all stand at a new starting point!" Drawing inspiration from the "wisdom of the Year of the Snake," he encouraged students to embrace flexibility and transformation like a snake and to face challenges with the fearlessness of Nezha, seizing opportunities in the AI era. He urged students to "discover their unique strengths and transform into heroes amidst the tides of the times." Concluding his speech, he offered a poetic blessing for the students' growth: "May the spring breeze and rain nurture the peach and plum trees, and may the Year of the Snake bring soaring achievements."

Mr. Tom shared encouraging messages from the foreign teacher teams across different grades: fifth graders were praised for their progress in poetry writing, sixth graders were commended for their rigorous academic attitude and all-around performance, seventh graders showed significant improvement in academic English and literary reading, eighth graders demonstrated outstanding academic levels, and ninth graders exhibited academic potential by tackling advanced courses. He emphasized the importance of passion for learning and good study habits, expressing hope that students would make more progress in the new semester.

During the awards time, the school recognized outstanding groups and individuals from the first semester. The first awards presented were for the best clubs, showcasing the impressive achievements of various student clubs. Subsequently, awards for academic excellence, improvement, and exemplary behavior were announced individually. Award recipients walked on stage in the sound of uplifting music, greeted by thunderous applause from the audience. Those unable to attend the ceremony witnessed the proud moments via live stream.

"The road ahead may be long, but with action, we will reach our destination; the journey may be tough, but with effort, we will succeed!" As the new semester begins, may all students explore the unknown with the "wisdom of the snake" and break boundaries with the "courage of Nezha," anchoring their direction in the waves of the AI era. Let every passion for knowledge become a star, and every step of diligent effort build a mountain. HBBSS will always stand by your side, supporting your dreams with diverse platforms and illuminating the future with innovative education. In 2025, let us together wield the pen of youth to write a unique and glorious chapter on the canvas of our times!

中文 | 霍悦彤

英文 | 罗新杰

图片 | 陈嵘 各年级老师

编辑 | 金蕾