骐骥驰骋 “世”不可挡

Better me, better positive culture

——记世外小学2025学年第二学期开学典礼

春风送暖，万物竞发。3月2日，上海市世外小学国际部全体师生在体育馆齐聚一堂，以“骐骥驰骋 ‘世’不可挡”为主题，迎来了2025学年第二学期开学典礼。

一、龙马精神：扎根文化，看见世界

今年春晚《山海经》中的神马“吉量”引发了同学们的好奇，语文组老师喜气登台，带来“马年说马”——从“赤兔马”的忠勇到“昭陵六骏”的雄姿，再到“马踏飞燕”的灵动，一个个故事让传统文化在童心中生根。

    紧接着，各年级“小小观察家”分享了精彩寒假：有人远赴广州品味年俗，有人在新加坡音乐剧舞台上获奖，更有多位同学在滑雪场上挑战自我，从奥运冠军的故事中汲取力量。假期虽短，眼界却宽，AI武术、冬奥精神、国际交流……世外学子在假期中持续探索，遇见更好的自己。

骐骥一跃：蓬勃生长，彼此闪光

“真正的热爱，才能让你坚持下来。”冬奥冠军谷爱凌的话语激励着大家。本学期“活力节Well being festival”即将启动，老师们预告了精彩内容，课后服务新增项目击剑社团更以飒爽表演点燃全场。运动的活力、身心的健康，正是“Better me”的起点——让自己蓬勃生长，也让每个学生的长处被看见。

一马当先：担当共建，从“我”到“我们”

学生组织迎来改革：CEO（班级小当家）、SRC（学生代表委员会）、HOUSE TEAM（学院制）全面完善组建。一段真实的SRC视频，道出了学生干部在管理中的困惑与反思，责任不再是口号，而是真实的历练。学生组织负责老师介绍了学生活动和行规要求：学生组织是信任的托付，更是责任的加冕。从“我”到“我们”，用行动共建积极校园文化，让每一份担当都闪闪发光。

策马扬鞭：牵手前行，共赴未来

Cherry老师解读本学期校历，赛事、节日、活动……每一页都写满期待。在校长寄语环节，Jackie校长用温暖而有力的话语为师生鼓劲，并与Vanessa老师、Cherry老师一同向班级代表赠花——寓意着茁壮成长，也象征每个生命的独特绽放。各年级代表依次许下新学期愿望。

Better me, better positive culture

开学典礼虽短，却勾勒出新学期的精神地图。“骐骥一跃，不能十步；驽马十驾，功在不舍。”个体的成长（Better me）与积极文化的营造（better positive culture）互为土壤。愿世外学子如骐骥般扎根传统、放眼世界，驰骋出“世”不可挡的一学期！

Galloping Forward — An Unstoppable Spirit

Better Me, Better Positive Culture

WFLPS International Division Opening Ceremony — Semester 2, Academic Year 2025

With the warmth of spring in the air and new beginnings unfolding, all teachers and students of WFLPS International Division gathered in the gymnasium on March 2nd for the Opening Ceremony of Semester 2, Academic Year 2025, under the theme “Galloping Forward — An Unstoppable Spirit.”

I. Dragon-Horse Spirit: Rooted in Culture, Seeing the World

Inspired by the mythical horse Jiliang from The Classic of Mountains and Seas, recently featured in the Spring Festival Gala, the Chinese teachers opened the ceremony, sharing stories of famous horses in Chinese culture. From the loyalty of the Red Hare to the grandeur of the Six Steeds of Zhao Mausoleum and the elegance of the Bronze Galloping Horse Treading on a Swallow, these stories brought traditional culture vividly to life in the hearts of our students.

Following this, student representatives from each grade shared highlights from their winter break experiences. Some explored traditional Spring Festival traditions in Guangzhou, others won awards on musical theatre stages in Singapore, and many challenged themselves on ski slopes, drawing inspiration from Olympic champions. Though the holiday break was short, their perspectives expanded through experiences such as AI-powered martial arts, the Olympic spirit, and international cultural exchange. Our students continued exploring and growing into better versions of themselves.

II. A Leap Forward: Thriving and Shining Together

“True passion is what keeps you going,” shared Olympic champion Gu Ailing, whose words inspired the audience. Teachers introduced the upcoming Well-being Festival, while the newly launched after-school fencing programme energized the crowd with a dynamic performance. Physical vitality and emotional well-being form the foundation of a Better Me — allowing every student to flourish and have their strengths recognized.

III. Leading the Way: From “Me” to “We”

Our student organizations entered a new chapter with the continued development of the CEO (Class Executive Officer), the SRC (Student Representative Council), and the House Teams. A video recorded by the SRC offered an honest reflection on the challenges and growth experienced by student leaders, showing that responsibility is not merely a slogan but a meaningful journey. Teachers outlined expectations for student organizations, emphasizing that leadership is both a privilege and a responsibility. Moving from “me” to “we,” students are encouraged to take action together in building a positive school culture where every contribution matters.

IV. Riding Forward: Moving Ahead Together

Ms Cherry introduced the semester calendar, filled with exciting events, festivals, and activities that students can look forward to. During the principal’s speech, Ms Jackie shared warm and encouraging words, joined by Ms Vanessa and Ms Cherry in presenting flowers to class representatives — symbolizing growth and the unique blossoming of every individual. Representatives from each grade then shared their wishes and aspirations for the new semester.

Better Me, Better Positive Culture
Though brief, the ceremony drew a spiritual blueprint for the semester ahead. "A steed cannot cover ten paces with one leap; an old horse can achieve success with perseverance." The growth of each individual (Better me) and the cultivation of a positive culture (better positive culture) nurture and strengthen one another. May every WFL student, rooted in tradition and reaching toward the world, gallop into an unstoppable semester ahead!

撰稿：严知愔
翻译：Vanessa
摄影：虞  莹