北京五十五中国际部学生部隆重举办新学年开学典礼

　　The International Students Section Held the New School Year OpeningCeremony

　　秋风送爽，焕发新机。2019年9月2日，北京市第五十五中学国际部学生部在报告厅隆重举办秋季开学典礼,开启新学年的美好篇章。

　　Like the first autumn wind that sends a cool, refreshing breeze, bringing with it a new season, on September 2nd, 2019, the teachers at the International Students Section gathered in the lecture hall to hold the opening ceremony for the fall semester, beginning a new, beautiful chapter at our school.

　　开学典礼由国际学生部田洁萍主任主持。陈红校长首先代表学校为新学期开学典礼致辞。在讲话中陈校长肯定了上学期学校在国际文凭专业建设、国际化教学、中国传统文化推广等方面取得的各项成绩，向全体学生提出了几点希望，勉励同学们在新学期勤奋学习，强健体魄，培养良好品德，在成长的道路上不断取得新的成绩。今年恰逢中国建国70周年，陈校长勉励全体教师以此为契机，继承发扬55中人凝聚、和谐、奉献的精神品质，脚踏实地地迎接新的机遇和挑战。

　　The opening ceremony was hosted by Director Tian Jieping from the International Students Section. Principle Chen Hong gave a speech on behalf of the school. In her speech, Principle Chen affirmed the achievements of the school in its construction of the IB curriculum, international education, and the promotion of traditional Chinese culture during the last semester. She raised hopes for all the students and encouraged them to establish precise goals, cultivate good moral character, and continue striving towards new achievements on the road of life. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Principle Chen encouraged all teachers to take this opportunity to carry forward 55 school's spirit of cohesion, harmony and dedication, and to meet new opportunities and sensible challenges.

　　伴随着现场师生雷鸣般的掌声，杨莹老师宣读了上学年优秀学生奖、成绩优秀奖、奖学金获得者名单。

　　Accompanied by the thunderous applause of teachers and students’, Yang Ying read the year’s award for the best student, achievement award, and scholarship recipients.

　　陈红校长与王慧波书记为受表彰的同学颁奖，并鼓励他们珍惜荣誉，再接再厉，以自己的实际行动，在以后的学习和生活中甘当表率，再创佳绩。

　　Principal Chen and Secretary Wang Huibo recognized the students and encouraged them to cherish the honor, make persistent efforts with their own practical actions and in further study, becoming an example to other.

　　随后，奖金学获得者巢艾迪（美国）作为优秀学生代表发言，她分享了自己有效的学习经验与学习心得，诚挚感谢学校的培养与老师们的帮助，鼓励在场的同学们努力学习，在新学年取得更大的进步。

　　Later, Lydia Dora Allio (USA), winner of the prize, spoke as the representative of ‘outstanding students’. She shared her effective learning experience and sincerely thanked the school's training and teachers' help, and encouraged the students present to study hard and make greater progress in the new academic year.

　　法制宣传作为“开学第一课”是开学典礼必不可少的环节，马敏老师向同学们详细生动地介绍了外国留学生在中国生活期间应该了解的法制法规，以及安全注意事项，提高同学们的安全意识。

　　Legal procedures was the first lesson of the term; it is an indispensable part of the opening ceremony. Teacher Ma Min thoroughly introduced students to the details of the laws and regulations for foreign students in China, giving detailed explanations regarding security considerations that will improve students’ safety awareness.

　　外教MC老师则细致入微地讲解了校规校纪，鼓励同学们养成良好习惯，规范言行举止，做文明学生、努力构建和谐活力校园，形成优良校风校纪。

　　Teacher MC explained the school rules and regulations in detail, encouraging students to develop good habits, regulate their words and deeds, be civilized, and strive to build a harmonious and energetic campus, forming a good, disciplined school spirit.

　　为了树立良好学风，培养严谨创新的治学精神，外教Carlyn老师就“学术诚实”专题为同学们带来了生动的一课，她用生动的案例向大家传授了在学习过程中如何捍卫学术诚实，并勉励同学们在未来的成长中培养追求真理的科学精神和诚实守信的学习态度。

　　In order to establish good study habits when doing research, teacher Carlyn gave a vivid lesson themed "academic honesty" to the students. She taught the students the process of learning how to defend academic honesty, and encouraging student growth in the future in their pursuit of the scientific spirit of truth and honesty.

　　最后，在清华大学读书的我校毕业生林优佳（日本）回到校园和外籍教师Milligan一起为师生们呈现了一次关于“多元文化”的精彩演讲，他们用深入浅出、诙谐幽默的语言，讲述了自己在校园多远文化氛围中学习、成长的故事，用生动的实例向同学们传达了对多元文化的包容、学习能力就是未来的核心竞争力。

　　Finally, our school graduate HAYASHI YUKA(Japan), who studies in Tsinghua University, returned to our campus for the teachers and students, accompanied by Mr. Milligan. They presented a wonderful lecture about "multiculturalism", using simple and humorous language; they told a story of the depth of campus’ cultural, conveying examples of multicultural tolerance, and the ability to learn being the core competitiveness of the future.

　　新的学期，是新的起点、新的旅程！我们全体师生将以饱满的热情，迎接新学期的工作，不负新时代，不忘初心，砥砺前行，谱写我校国际教育美好的新篇章！

　　The new semester, a new starting point, a new journey! All of our teachers and students will welcome the new semester work with enthusiasm, live up to the new era, remain steadfast with their goals and intention, forge ahead, and write a beautiful new chapter in our schools international!