"The nature of calligraphy is based on virtue and knowledge, so that it can flourish and blossom. Only with artistic spirit can we make calligraphy wonderful. There is a dream on the nib of the pen, and the pursuit of beauty never stops."
“书法之道，德行学识为本，方能枝繁叶茂、花繁果硕；书法之妙，气韵神采为上，方能笔精墨妙、气定神闲。笔尖有梦，探寻不止。”
Last week, our school organized all the teachers and students to take part in the calligraphy competition, which has shown the achievements of calligraphy education, improved the writing level of teachers and students, and enhanced students' awareness of writing and using standard characters. This competition created the campus cultural atmosphere, discovered and cultivated more talents of calligraphy art. The most important, it inherited the traditional Chinese culture!
上周，天津格瑞思学校组织全校师生开展校园书法大赛，展示书法教育成果，提高师生书写水平，增强学生写规范字、用规范字的意识，营造校园文化建设氛围，挖掘培养更多书法艺术人才，传承中国传统文化！
Scene of calligraphy competition
appreciate the charm of calligraphy art
Calligraphy is known as, speechless poetry, free dance; no picture painting, and silent music. It has artistic charm, with ineffable charm and lasting appeal.
书法被誉为：无言的诗，无行的舞；无图的画，无声的乐。它的艺术魅力，带着不可言说的妙处和韵味。
In the "Tianjin Grace Academy 2021 First Calligraphy Competition" held last week, Grace's teachers and students showed their skills and talents. Each piece of calligraphy works is beautiful, elegant, vigorous, with its own characteristics, which fully displayed the artistic charm of Chinese characters.
就在上周刚刚举行的「天津格瑞思学校2021年第一届书法大赛」中，格瑞思师生各显身手、挥洒自如，一幅幅书法作品或隽秀，或飘逸，或苍劲，或雅致，各具特色且个性张扬，充分展现了汉字的艺术魅力。
Scene of calligraphy competition
书法大赛现场
Standardize writing, self-restraint temperament, all can be displayed by turning the nib, and beautiful characters jump on the paper. In each stroke, students can touch the art inspiration, which is the traces of cultural fire passing on.
规范书写，涵养性情，转转笔尖，跃然纸上。在一撇一捺间，是同学们触及艺术的灵感，是文化薪火相传的痕迹。
Firm eyes, brush strokes, everything focuses on art. In the exquisite curve, students feel the quiet and elegant life, and also the moment of life blooming.
坚定眼神，执笔挥洒，横竖撇捺，聚焦艺术。在曲线玲珑间，是同学们感悟生活的静雅，是体会生命绽放的瞬间。
Awards
颁奖现场
After the evaluation of professional teachers and school leaders, a number of outstanding works from Chinese hard pen and soft pen to English hard pen and painting works stood out. We hereby congratulate the following winners and hope that you can make persistent efforts to learn calligraphy.
经过专业教师与校领导共同评审，从中文硬笔、软笔，到英文硬笔、绘画作品，大量优秀作品脱颖而出。特此祝贺以下获奖同学，希望大家再接再厉、勤习书法。
Painting awards
Work Exhibition
获奖作品展示
After a semester of study, we can find the full of vitality in the students' handwriting. From each excellent work we can imagine the countless days and nights of hard practice, witness the students' growth.
经过一个学期的学习，我们可以在同学们所书写的字迹间，发现焕发的勃勃生机与活力。每一幅优秀作品的背后是无数个日夜的苦练，见证着同学们的成长。
Award-winning Chinese hard pen
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Award-winning English hard pen
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Award-winning Chinese hard pen
worksof the Middle School
Award-winning English hard pen
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Chinese soft pen award-winning works
In order to deliver a good calligraphy lesson and set a good example for their students, Grace's teachers use their spare time to strengthen their handwriting. Each stroke in their calligraphy works is the accumulation of years of teaching.
为了上好书法课，做学生学习榜样，格瑞思的教师队伍利用课余时间加强书写练习，书法作品中的每一笔每一划都是多年执教生涯的积淀。
To developa good habit of handwriting
A good handwriting, can give us a bright, pleasing feast for eyes; A good handwriting, can reveal a person's inner self-restraint and charm; a good handwriting, can reflect good writing habits.
一手好字，能给人一种眼前一亮、赏心悦目的感受；一手好字，能透出一个人内在的涵养与气韵；一手好字，成就于良好的写字习惯。
The calligraphy course is a required course for students in our school. Writing requires concentration, involving the work of heart, eyes and hands. It requires perseverance and long-term cultivation. Every kind of success in the world cannot be separated from indomitable perseverance. The interaction between teachers and students and organic combination of class and competition, highlight the writing charm of our students!
习字书法课程是我校学生的必修课，写字需要专心致志，心、眼、手全部投入才能写好，需要持之以恒，培养长期坚定的追求。世界上，每一种成功都离不开这种坚韧不拔的毅力，师与生的互动，课堂与比赛的有机结合，彰显了我校学子的书写魅力！
To cultivatestudents' comprehensive
soft strength Of course, learning calligraphy is not only about writing skills, habits, but also in the process of learning calligraphy, we can further understand the Chinese traditional culture. Calligraphy can improve students’ knowledge and accomplishment, develop good ability of observation, thinking and expression, temper strong willpower, and it is also an excellent breakthrough to improve aesthetic. Listen more, read more, and practice more. Everyone should learn from the experience of famous artists, and constantly improve ourselves.
当然，学习书法并不只是停留于习字技能习惯养成，在学习书法过程中，我们可以更加深入的了解中华传统文化，提升自身学识与素养，培养良好的观察、思考与表达能力，磨炼坚强意志力，同时也是提升审美的绝佳突破口，在多听、多看、多练中汲取名家经验，不断完善自我。
Words in the end
Calligraphy charm can be displayed by the diligent pen. We integrate calligraphy culture into education and teaching, and hold calligraphy competitions that integrate knowledge, skills, aesthetic education and practice, so that the ink art can infiltrate everyone's mind. It is significant to learn the essence of calligraphy with tenacity and perseverance, enhance their own aesthetic appreciation, and form their own unique artistic innovation style.
书法勤苦练，笔锋见真章。我们将书法文化融入教育教学，举行融合了知识、技能、美育、实践的书法大赛，让墨香艺术浸润大家的心灵。在坚韧毅力下习得书法精髓，提升自身审美，从而形成自己独特的艺术创新风格。
The way stretches endless ahead I shall search heaven and earth. There is no end on the road to writing, but it is the road to constantly improve their own and beyond their own. We believe that every stroke is the self-cultivation, every stroke is the beginning of a wonderful life!
“路漫漫其修远兮，吾将上下而求索”，在书写这条路上没有尽头，但却是不断完善自己超越自己的成才之路，相信每一笔都是对自我的修炼，每一划都是精彩人生的开端！
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