蝉鸣渐歇，书声再起。8月 31 日下午，上海金山杭州湾双语学校初中部 2026 学年第一学期开学典礼隆重举行。典礼由鲁主任主持，金校长、袁校长等校领导与全体初中师生齐聚一堂，带着假期的收获与新学期的期盼，共同开启新学年的篇章。

雄壮的国歌在会场响起，开学典礼就此启幕。全体师生肃立齐唱，歌声在会场上空回荡，也为新学期定下了庄重而昂扬的基调。

来自六年级的新生代表冉林泽同学以 “ 从好奇到创造 ” 为题，分享了自己从乐高、机器人到航模、发明的一路进阶，并回顾了在全国、亚洲及国际赛事中斩获的佳绩。他把成长心得总结为专注、坚持、合作与应变，勉励同学们带着好奇与热情，在一次次动手实践中遇见更好的自己。

九年级的张伊珩同学以 “ 行动的起点，时间的回响 ” 为题，讲述了自己暑期在西藏红军小学与当地孩子相处的点滴。孩子们纯真的信赖，让她在被需要、被认可中重新认识了努力的意义。她由此懂得：不是所有成长都需要一张有形的奖状，行动才是一切的起点。真诚而幽默的表达赢得台下阵阵掌声，也展现出杭校学子乐于思考、勇于表达的精神风貌。

随后，外教团队的代表Mr. Tom为同学们送上新学期的叮嘱与祝福。他分享了暑期欧洲文化之旅的见闻 —— 从弗洛伊德故居到莎士比亚故乡，一路追寻伟大人物留下的足迹。他也由此感悟，真正让建筑不朽的从来不是砖石，而是身处其中的人的热情、求知欲与想象力，并祝愿同学们带着百分百的热忱与创造力，在新学期开启属于自己的精彩。

在全场期待的目光中，金校长为开学典礼致辞。她以暑假里的两件事作为新学期的 “ 开学礼 ” 与大家共勉：其一，以中国数学家王虹、邓煜问鼎国际数学最高荣誉为例，金校长勉励同学们：兴趣是成长的最大动力，要多尝试、多给自己开几扇门，并像跑马拉松一样把兴趣坚持成特长；其二，她结合 AI 时代提醒大家， AI 是助手而非替身，要用好用对、保持思辨，别把自己的大脑 “ 外包 ” 出去。最后金校长寄语全体同学：新学期培养兴趣、善用 AI 、勤于思辨，努力成为别人仰望的星光。

颁奖环节的到来，将全场气氛再次推向高潮。学校依次颁发了 “ 优秀社团奖 ”“ 学业进步奖 ” 等奖项，表彰上一学期在学业、体育、艺术、社团等各方面表现优异的同学。这份名单的背后，是学校 “ 培养全面发展的人 ” 的育人初心 —— 在这里，成绩从不是唯一的标尺，赛场上的拼搏、舞台上的绽放、社团里的担当，同样值得被看见、被喝彩。一份份荣誉，是对过往付出的郑重肯定，更是对 “ 人人皆可成才、处处皆能出彩 ” 的最好印证。获奖同学的笑容与手中的奖状一同定格，成为典礼上最动人的画面；台下掌声经久不息，正激励着更多同学在新学期里，在自己的赛道上积蓄力量、继续前行。

秋风作序，未来可期。从今天起，愿每一位杭校学子把兴趣种进日常，把行动写进答案，在 “ 中国核、世界流 ” 的引领下，用思考点亮 AI 时代的坐标，让每一份努力都有回响。心之所向，行必至之 —— 所有被仰望的星光，最初都只是一个敢于开始的身影。

As the cicadas' song fades, the sound of reading returns. On the afternoon of August 31, the Middle School of Hangzhou-Bay Bilingual School (Shanghai Jinshan) held its grand opening ceremony for the first semester of the 2026 academic year. Hosted by Director Lu, the ceremony brought together Principal Jin, Vice Principal Yuan, and all middle school teachers and students, who, carrying the gains of the summer and high hopes for the new term, opened a fresh chapter together.

The ceremony began with the stirring national anthem. All teachers and students stood and sang in unison, their voices echoing through the hall and setting a dignified, uplifting tone for the semester ahead.

Igor Ran, the new-student representative from Grade 6, took the stage with a speech titled "From Curiosity to Creation." He shared his journey from LEGO and robotics to model aircraft and inventions, and looked back on the honors he had earned in national, Asian, and international competitions. Distilling his experience into four key lessons — focus, perseverance, teamwork, and adaptability — he encouraged his fellow students to stay curious and passionate, and to become better versions of themselves through hands-on practice.

Miu Miu Zhang from Grade 9 followed with a speech titled "The Starting Point of Action, the Echo of Time," recounting the days she had spent with local children at the Red Army Primary School in Tibet this summer. The children's innocent trust helped her rediscover the meaning of effort through being needed and recognized. She came to understand that not all growth requires a tangible certificate — action is where everything begins. Her sincere and humorous words drew rounds of applause, showcasing the spirit of independent thinking and confident expression that defines our students.

Mr. Tom, representing the international faculty, then offered his best wishes for the new semester. He shared his summer cultural journey across Europe — from Freud's former home to Shakespeare's birthplace, tracing the footsteps of great minds along the way. He reflected that what truly makes a building immortal is never the bricks and mortar, but the passion, curiosity, and imagination of the people within it. He then wished every student a brilliant semester ahead, one they would fill with one hundred percent enthusiasm and creativity.

Under the expectant gaze of the audience, Principal Jin delivered her address. She offered two stories from her summer as "opening gifts" for the new semester. First, citing the example of Chinese mathematicians Wang Hong and Deng Yu, who attained the highest international honor in mathematics, she encouraged the students to see interest as the greatest driving force for growth — to try more, to open more doors for themselves, and to persist in turning their interests into strengths, much as one would in a marathon. Second, reflecting on the age of AI, she reminded everyone that AI is an assistant, not a substitute, urging them to use it well and wisely, stay discerning, and never "outsource" their own minds. She concluded by wishing all students a semester in which they nurture their interests, use AI well, and think critically, so that they, too, may become the starlight others look up to.

The arrival of the award ceremony brought the atmosphere to yet another high. The school presented awards including the "Outstanding Club Award" and the "Academic Progress Award," recognizing students who had excelled across academics, sports, arts, and clubs over the past semester. Behind these honors lies the school's long-held commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals — here, grades are never the only measure. The effort on the field, the brilliance on stage, and the responsibility taken in clubs are all equally worthy of being seen and celebrated. Each honor is a solemn recognition of past dedication and the best testament to the belief that everyone can succeed and every field offers a chance to shine. The smiling faces of the awardees, captured alongside the certificates in their hands, became the most touching scene of the ceremony, while the resounding applause continued to inspire more students to gather strength and press forward on their own paths in the semester ahead.

The autumn breeze writes the prologue; the future is full of promise. From today on, may every Hangzhou Bay student plant their interests in everyday life and write their actions into their answers. Guided by our philosophy of "Chinese Core, Global Vision," may they use their thinking to chart their course through the AI age, so that every effort finds its echo. Where the heart leads, action will follow — for every star that shines above was once simply a figure bold enough to begin.

摄影｜乔晟

撰稿｜张晨宇

编辑｜金蕾