THIS 2022-2023 New School Year Starts

新生报到

开学典礼

9月1日，清华附中国际部开学典礼在清华附中礼堂正式举行，全校师生及部分家长，欢聚一堂，共同迎接希望满满的新学年。清华大学附属中学校长、清华附中国际部校长方妍，执行校长李文平，学术校长Patrick Smith，中方副校长白文婷，小学部主任Britni Padilla，中学部主任Dieu-Anh Nguyen，行政主任董文博和中学部副主任刘薇出席典礼。

开学典礼最后由学术校长Patrick Smith致辞。Smith校长拥有丰富的国际教育经验，虽然刚来学校不久，但他已经融入了国际部大家庭。在学校，总能看到他与学生和老师交谈，辛勤投入工作的身影。致辞中，他通过与大家分享他和学生们关于“未来”这一话题的交流，鼓励大家以希望构建未来。他表示，学校已准备好与学生和家长一起度过美好的一年。大家都期待着在方校长和李校长的带领下，一起努力蓄势绽放。我们相信，在新学年学生们会收获更多的成长和进步。最后，他祝愿每一位学生、家长和教职员工拥有一个更加美好的新学年。

Smith校长充满能量的致辞更增添了大家对未来的信心。我们相信，有如此专业负责的学术校长的加入，在国际部领导团队的共同努力和引领下，国际部的教育教学会到达又一新的高度。

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亲爱的同学们，新学年，愿大家在更广阔的天地里能够找到自己的目标，我们一起努力，收获成长，成为更好的自己，再续国际部华章！

The autumn breeze, the blue sky, and the dancing lotus leaves altogether seem to be waving and welcoming the arrival of another new school year. Today, THIS officially opens for the 2022-2023 school year! Students and teachers are beginning another school year full of laughter, hard work and growth.

新生报到

Prior to the first day of school on August 31st, THIS invited new students to ensure that their first day will be a great one. They had a chance to learn more about THIS as well as meet their homeroom teachers. By attending the orientation, our new student was ready to start a new journey of growth.

The Primary Division welcomed the new students with their parents.  Principal Li Wenping also met and talked with parents. She shared how THIS always values a solid education to empower the growth of each child. We hope that parents will keep the open communication with teachers, maintain a cordial tradition of home-school relationship, and witness the remarkable development of the children together. The new secondary students were led by the Secondary Director and homeroom teachers to understand the school culture, to preview the student handbook, and to familiarize themselves with their classrooms. Everyone can’t wait to start the new school year!

开学典礼

Opening Remarks 

执行校长致辞

The ceremony began with opening remarks from Principal Ms. Li Wenping. Principal Li happily said, “It is so exciting to see THIS gather together again as we haven’t seen each other face-to-face for 4 months. For the new school year, not only our campus has new changes, but also in teaching, the school will create more opportunities for everyone to grow”. Principal Li emphasized that the focus word for this year at THIS is Empower. 

She encouraged students to accept opportunities for self-empowerment and find ways to empower classmates. Of course, the teachers will work to empower everyone, so we can continue to grow. We will also promote appreciation and encouragement so that everyone can become a better person in this positive environment.

Afterwards, Principal Li proudly introduced Principal Dr. Fang Yan to the stage. Principal Fang leads the administration team to direct the development of THUHS and THIS, and works diligently to make great contributions to the brilliant achievements of our schools. She has always given tremendous support to the development of THIS. With her global vision, passion for education and care for individual students, we are confident that under her leadership, THIS will have a bright future!

Principal’s Seepch

校长致辞

THIS Principal Ms. Fang Yan first extended a warm welcome to new teachers, students and parents to the Tsinghua family and sincerely congratulated everyone on becoming a member of Tsinghua International School (THIS)! Also, she welcomed back all the returning students and teachers, as they set sail on a new year of academic adventures rooted in the solid century-old foundations of Tsinghua.

Principal Fang also said that over the past thirteen years, she had witnessed the gradual development and growth of THIS and its proud achievements, which could not have been realized without the dedication and perseverance of all the teachers. In this regard, the school sincerely expresses its gratitude to everyone.

Looking forward to the new school year, Principal Fang Yan also put forward three expectations for every student. First is the worldwide integration of multicultural essence and cultivation of an inclusive spirit. Next is the historical integration of inheritance and innovation, and cultivation of the spirit of humanity and innovation. Thirdly, in terms of the genetic inheritance of Tsinghua, THIS integrates the characteristics of THUHS, spirit of Tsinghua University and qualities of an international pedagogy, and cultivates a unique spirit of leadership.

Finally, Principal Fang concluded that she will always be the strongest ally for THIS, and do the best to create more opportunities and lead the development of THIS. In this new school year, let’s look forward to a bright future together!

 学生代表发言 

Student Speeches

Phoebe Gao, Grade 5

Introduced by Ms. Britni Padilla, Director of the Primary Division Director, Phoebe Gao, the Grade5 student representative, took the stage and spoke confidently and graciously in front of a full audience, expressing her expectations for the new school year. In her speech, she also thanked her teachers and parents for their endless support during the past four years of her primary studies. In the new school year, her classmates and she will continue to practice the great core values of THIS: innovation, collaboration, and wellbeing… As it is aptly said: East or west, THIS is the best!

Winstion Qian, Grade 12

The Secondary Division student representative, 12th grader Winston Qian, was introduced by the Secondary Division Director, Ms. Dieu-Anh Nguyen, and took the stage to speak. He shared his experiences as a science enthusiast who kept exploring in the lab and as a Chinese debater who with his team together made it all the way to the national championship. From there, he wished everyone the chance to push themselves to the limit and explore new goals and dreams. Winston told everyone that “You shouldn’t be afraid of failure here at THIS, because there will always be mentors, peers, and even strangers who will cheer you on. THIS is a family built on mutual support and care. We will be your lighthouse when you’re lost, and we will have your back as you reach and climb upwards”.

  Closing Remarks

学术校长发言

The opening ceremony concluded with the speech by Academic Principal Mr. Patrick Smith. Principal Smith has the rich experience in international education. Although he has only been in the school for a short time, he has already settled into the THIS family. He can always be found talking to students and teachers and working hard on the campus. By sharing his conversation with the students on the topic of “Future”, Principal Smith encouraged the students to build their future with hope. He summarized that the school is ready to have a great year with students and parents. We all look forward to working with everyone to build up momentum and bloom under the leadership of Principal Fang and Principal Li. We believe that students will reap more growth and progress. Finally, he wished every student, parent, teacher and staff have a better new school year!

Principal Smith’s energetic speech added to everyone’s confidence for the future. We believe that with such a professional and responsible academic principal, and with the joint efforts and leadership of THIS leadership team, our education will reach a higher level.

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