上海宏润博源国际学校开学典礼，学生代表发言。
10年级学生代表潘同学
尊敬的老师、家长和同学们：
大家下午好！
我是来自10年级2班的潘同学，很荣幸能够站在这里代表十年级同学分享我的感受。经历了两个月的离别，终于再次回到了这个充满温暖和无限希望的社区。欢迎新生们加入我们宏润博源这个大家庭。
我是预备年级来到的宏润博源，当时在乐于助人的学长学姐们，和蔼可亲的老师们的积极帮助下，我很快就融入了这个团体，所以于我而言预备年级的关键词是“适应”。那么现在十年级的我觉得关键词应该是“过渡”，我给自己定的新学期目标是打下扎实的学科基础，积极参与校内的各项活动，更高效地管理时间，做好充分的准备去迎接十一年级。
在宏润博源的一年半中，我体会到了平台和机会的重要性，同学们不仅能展示长处，也能有机会去弥补短板、挑战自己的可能性。所以我们不要胆怯，不要害怕犯错，拥抱机会，尽可能运用学校的资源去突破自我，去创造那个更好的自己！
最后，希望所有的同学们都可以在这个充满关爱和机会的社区里和睦相处，互帮互助，祝愿我们在新学期都能有所进步，收获成长。
谢谢大家！
Dear teachers, parents, and fellow schoolmates:
Good afternoon!
I am Penny from Class 2 Grade 10. I am glad to stand on this stage to share my thoughts with you. After nearly two months since we left campus in December, finally, we return to this warm and hopeful community. Welcome back, and a special welcome to all the new students joining our big family at SHBS.
In Pre-high grade, with the teachers' and senior students' help, I quickly fit in at our school. To name the keyword of my Pre-high grade experience, I would say “adaptation”. For example, I wasn't used to speaking English all day, so I sought teachers’ advice and practiced speaking English with other students. I gradually adapted to my academic studies and found suitable campus activities.
Now, in Grade 10, the keyword that emerges in my mind is “transition,” as I move from the first to second half of high school. The goal I set for myself in this new semester is to make full preparation for Grade 11, including laying a solid academic foundation, participating actively in various school events, and managing my schedule more efficiently. Looking back at the past year, I realize the importance of the platforms and opportunities we have to grow here at SHBS. As the saying goes, “how much water a bucket can hold depends on its shortest panel.” Fortunately, our school is willing to help students raise the shortest “panel” so that we can reach unprecedented heights. Students can not only show their strengths but also have the opportunity to enhance their weaknesses and challenge themselves with new possibilities. Thus, we shouldn’t be afraid to make mistakes. We should seize opportunities and make full use of the school’s resources to create breakthroughs in our lives!
In the end, in this community full of harmony, care, and opportunities, I hope all of us will make progress and harvest greater growth in the new semester.
Thank you all!
11年级学生代表王同学
亲爱的同学们、老师们和家长们：
下午好！
今天我很荣幸能代表11年级同学来发言。在寒假中经历了天天上6个小时的ACT课程后，我非常非常非常高兴能回到这个美丽的校园，重新见见许久未见的同学和老师。
今天我想借用这个不可多得的机会来讲个故事。虽说，我也知道大家对这种有点指手画脚的故事不会特别感兴趣，但除了听之外，咱也就只能发呆了不是吗？手机也看不了，所以还是听听吧，说不定能得到点东西。
那是预备年级下学期期末考试前的一星期，一切正常：题目很难，压力很大，我又病了。已经因为身体原因在家里躺了一个月了，我那时就面对着一个对我来说十分痛苦的选择。要么放弃期末考试，要么去忍痛去上一星期的课，最后能考怎么样就怎么样。你可能会想，这有什么好想的，拿个C总比0分好吧？
但我当时其实也不确定我为什么如此抗拒。完美主义？恐惧？懦弱？也许全部都是，也许一个都不是。我只能在星期天的晚上，慢慢地等待下一步。我也许哭了一会儿，其实还哭蛮多的；我回想了很多，我八年级最后读了两次都没读完，跟今天还蛮像的；我也抱怨了很多，为啥最后一定要我做出这个决定；但什么都没有变，我还是我，那个选择还是那个选择。
然后，我突然意识到了，如果我现在不做出选择的话，我后面一个星期都会饱受选择的痛苦。再过一个星期也一样，直到无数个星期后，我会后悔为什么我当初什么都没做。比起说我突然开始发愤图强，我也许更多是对未来后悔的恐惧战胜了我对失败的恐惧。
但我至少再次站起来了，重新回到了学校，最后的结果也没有让我后悔做出这个选择。回过头来看，也许我当初更多是缺乏自信吧。虽说现在仍然胆小，但那最初的一步所带来的变化，是躲在床里的我永远无法感受到的。所以我也希望同学们尽量能多试试新东西，站起来多往前走一步，不用像我当初那样纠结，也许真的会更轻松呢？
希望能有所帮助，也希望我没有光自我感动，谢谢大家。
Dear teachers, schoolmates and parents:
Good afternoon!
I‘m honored to speak on behalf of all Grade 11 students at today’s opening ceremony. After having to take 6 hours of ACT classes every day during the winter break, I am very, very, very happy to be back to our lovely campus, and finally meet my dear teachers and friends. I am crying tears of joy, on the inside of course.
Today I would like to use this precious chance to tell a personal story. Although I do understand that we, including myself have all heard countless stories told by countless people standing on this stage, I still encourage listening. You never know what you’ll miss if you never try.
It was when I was in Pre-high grade, a week before the final exam. Everything was normal: the questions were hard, the pressure was big, and I was sick again. Its’ been nearly a month since I went back home due to problems with my body. I was then stuck between a rock and a hard place. Whether I go back to school and use my final week to prepare, or I just simply give up the final exam. But you might say, what exactly is the problem here? Isn’t doing it however you can in the exam the obvious choice? A C is defiantly better than a 0, right?
Well to be fair, even I don’t know why I was so resistant to go back to school at that time. Was it perfectionism, fear, cowardness, maybe? It might be all of them; it could be none of them. I just sat on my bed, on that Saturday night, thinking what to do next. I might have cried a little, I actually cried a lot, but that’s not the point; I looked back, it kind of reminds me of how I failed finishing eighth grade twice. It was quite similar to today; and I wined a lot, why did it have to be me? But nothing changed. I am still myself, and this problem still remains utterly annoying.
But suddenly I realized something. I realized that If I don’t make this choice right now, I am going to feel like this for another week, and the week after that, until countless weeks passes, and all that remains in my memories will be regret. Regret of not doing anything. Saying that I became a better person after this realization would be a huge exaggeration. It’s more like my fear of a future full of regret defeated my fear for failure. But, it was enough for me to get out of my bed, stand up, and go back to school. The results were surprisingly good, and I regret none of it. At least I’m still standing, standing here too. Looking back, I probably just lacked confidence.
Though I’m still not THAT confident, I have changed in ways that, “I” couldn’t never fathom when I was stuck in my bed. So, I would like to encourage my fellow schoolmates to take the first steps, to try new things and take on new challenges. It might just turn out all right. Like I said,” You never know what you’ll miss if you never try.”
I hope I helped someone today, and not just being sentimental on stage. Thank you for listening.
12年级学生代表陆同学
亲爱的同学们、敬爱的老师们和家长们：
大家好!
很高兴在这里与大家一起度过这个特别的时刻。今天，我想与大家分享我对新学期的美好祝愿。我们都有不同的目标和梦想，我们每天都在努力实现它们。然而，学习并不总是一帆风顺的，有时我们会面临许多困难和失望。
尽管我在学业上很努力，但当我开始准备大学申请材料时，我意识到真正最难的部分是了解自己。我渐渐发现我不了解自己，这对我来说是致命的。正是在一步步了解自己的过程中，我变得越来越自信。然而，有时我仍然需要更谦卑一点，尽管现在我也还在不断了解和打磨自己。
今天，我想与学弟学妹们分享的是“早开始”的重要性。尽量提前完成你的标化测试。利用申请季前的夏天，在文书工作上多下功夫。
这样就会有更多的时间，在写文书时也不用着急了，可以深入挖掘自己的活动和经历，发现自我，寻求帮助，思考自己的独特之处。换句话说，为什么学校要选择你而不是其他人?这是我们需要深入思考的地方。
尽管如此，我相信只要我们坚持不懈地努力，我们就能实现目标。我知道有时候我们会感到疲惫和无聊，但我想告诉大家，这些都是暂时的，只要我们坚持努力，一定会有结果的。
我相信，如果我们能把我们的激情和热情投入到学习中，我们将共同成长，这将是我们共同的目标。每个人的道路都是不同的，即使大多数情况下我们可能不能像我们希望的那样很快成功，但付出一定会有回报。
谢谢大家，祝福咱们都拥有一个崭新愉悦的新学期。
Dear fellow schoolmates, distinguished teachers and parents,
Good afternoon!
I am very happy to be here with you to spend this special moment. Today, I would like to share with you my best wishes for the new semester. We all have different goals and dreams, and we are working hard every day to achieve them. However, learning is not always smooth, and sometimes we will face many difficulties and disappointments.
As hard as I have worked academically, when I set out to complete my college applications, I realized that truly the hardest part was learning about myself. I gradually discovered that I did not know myself, and this was very fatal for me. It was in the process of learning about myself step by step that I became more and more confident. Yet, I still might need to be a little bit more humble sometimes, though it can be tough for me even for now.
So, one tip I wish to share with younger students is the importance of starting early. Try to finish your standardized tests ahead of time. Take advantage of the summer before the application season, you can get a headstart on your paperwork.
Then, even more importantly, you will have more time so you don't rush when writing your essays. Dig deep into your own activities and experiences. Discover who you are, discover how to write well, ask for help, and highlight what sets you apart from others. In other words, why should the university choose you over others? This is where you need to think deeply.
Still, I believe that as long as we persistently work hard, we can achieve our goals. I know that sometimes we may feel tired and bored, but I want to tell everyone that these are temporary, and if we persist in working hard, we will definitely see results.
I believe that if we can put our passion and enthusiasm into learning, we will grow together and this will be our common goal. Everyone's path is different, and even if you don’t find success as quickly as you might like, there will definitely be rewards.
Thank you, and have a wonderful semester.