《闪闪发光的少年》第四期 在MIS我找到了属于自己的那束光
2024-03-01 16:22:00




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He is a devoted explorer of the intricacies of mathematics, a lifelong learner filled with the spirit of exploration, an investigator skilled at blocking out external noise to focus on his passions, and also a football prodigy who loves to gallop on the green field... At this week's values award ceremony, ninth-grader Charlie was honored with the 'Principled' Star by MIS.

'I hope to immerse myself in the boundaries of immersive learning in the soil I have selected.' When communicating with Charlie offstage, whether discussing the profound charm of humanities, the subtle mysteries of mathematics, the tactical strategies of competitive sports, Charlie can eloquently discuss each topic. We can easily capture confidence and determination from the clear eyes of this big boy in front of us.

This determination and confidence largely stem from a choice made two years ago.


At that time, as Charlie puts it, he hadn't found the light he wanted to pursue. Each day seemed routine, as if time were pushing him forward, and in the blink of an eye, he was lost in the crowd.


To reclaim the 'light in his eyes,' Charlie chose to transfer schools. Coincidentally, a longtime acquaintance was studying at MIS, and after a long separation, Charlie marveled at the changes and radiance emanating from his friend. This is how MIS entered Charlie's field of vision. After extensive consideration with his family, the educational philosophy advocated by MIS – 'laying a foundation for a lifelong passion for every child' – struck a chord with Charlie.


'This is it!'

MIS provides students from different cultural backgrounds with the freedom to explore and inclusivity. Teachers, always with a sense of responsibility and love, work together with students, continuously trying to break through themselves, and pursue excellence. I am very pleased with this, and I have adapted well to the pace here.

Officially becoming a member of the MIS community, Charlie quickly regained his passion for learning and the desire to explore in this diverse and vibrant learning space. Thanks to MIS's refined curriculum system and its consistent commitment to holistic education, no matter how high the stage, Charlie can achieve impressive academic results, showcasing his own brilliance.


"It can be said that MIS is very eager to discover the hobbies and shining points of each student and fully respects them. This ensures that our learning is not limited to the classroom but extends beyond it." Charlie explained. Outside the classroom, MIS offers nearly a hundred diverse CCA courses, allowing students to freely try and explore, and this resonated deeply with Charlie.

Football has always been Charlie's favorite sport. At that time, the strong strength and excellent record of the school team made him eager to sign up, but faced with stringent age and skill selection criteria, the 14-year-old Charlie hesitated in front of the registration desk. When he shared his thoughts with the teacher, the teacher's surprised expression greatly encouraged him.


This is also a lesson that MIS has taught me deeply. "If you hesitate to move forward because of fear of failure, it's better to try bravely first."

The harvest of this lesson is that Charlie, relying on his outstanding predictive ability and flexible positioning, was selected as a member of MIS's U19 team, becoming the youngest player in the school team, undergoing professional enhancement training and real game tempering.


Eight in the morning is the pre-class sign-in time at MIS, and every morning at 5, Charlie will get up early, actively seeking to absorb the nourishment of the morning sun.


"I like this vibrant and upward state, progressing every day. I cherish every minute at MIS."

Charlie was awarded for his unwavering commitment to integrity and moral values. Throughout their academic year so far, he consistently demonstrated honesty, fairness, and a strong sense of ethics in all his actions. He showed integrity by always choosing to do what was right, even when faced with difficult decisions or peer pressure. His principled behavior extends beyond the classroom, ensuring that he conducts himself respectfully throughout the school day.




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他是痴醉于数学之精妙的钻研者,是充满探索精神的终身学习者,是善于屏蔽外界喧嚣专注热爱的探究者,也是喜欢在绿茵场上驰骋的足球小将……在本周举行的践行价值观颁奖典礼上,来自九年级的Charlie荣获MIS颁发的“有原则”荣誉之星。

“我希望在我甄选的土壤里,沉浸式地探究学习的边界。”在台下与Charlie交流的时候,从人文学科的深邃魅力,数学的微妙奥秘,竞技运动的战术谋略,Charlie都能一一侃侃而谈,我们也很容易从眼前的大男孩清澈的眼眸中捕捉到满满的自信和坚定。


而这份坚定与自信,则很大程度源自两年前的一次选择。


彼时的Charlie,用他的话说,没有找到那束想追逐的光,每天按部就班仿佛被时间推着走,一转眼便淹没在人海。


为了找回自己“眼里的光”,Charlie选择了转学。正巧有个相识多年的小伙伴在MIS就读,阔别许久的Charlie惊叹于小伙伴身上的改变和散发出的光芒,就这样MIS进入了Charlie的视野。在和家人一番多方位的考察后,曼校所推崇的教育理念——“为每个孩子找寻终生的热爱打好底色”直击Charlie内心。


“就它了”!


MIS给予了来自不同文化背景的同学自由探索的空间和包容,老师始终带着责任心以爱育爱,和同学们一起努力,不断尝试突破自我,追求卓越。这一点让我非常欣喜,而我也非常适应这儿的节奏


正式成为MIS社区一员后,Charlie很快便在这个多元而充满活力的学习空间,找回了学习的热情和探索欲。得益于MIS精细化的课程体系和一贯秉承的全人教育理念,无论站在多高的舞台,Charlie都能拿到漂亮的成绩单,展示属于自己的光芒。


“可以说,MIS非常乐于发掘每个同学身上的爱好和闪光点,并且充分尊重。这确保了我们的学习不只局限在课堂之中,而且延伸至课堂之外。”Charlie介绍道,课堂之外,MIS有着近百项丰富多彩的CCA课程,让同学们自由地去尝试和探索,而这一点正中Charlie内心。


足球一直是Charlie最喜爱的运动,彼时校队强劲的实力和出色的战绩,让他一直跃跃欲试想要报名参加,可面对严苛的年龄和技艺等选拔标准,让年仅14周岁的Charlie在报名处前一度徘徊。当他把想法告诉老师时,老师流露出的惊喜之色则让他备受鼓舞。


这也是MIS让我深受教育的一堂课。“如果你因为害怕失败而踌躇不前,不如先勇敢去尝试”。

这堂课的收获则是Charlie凭借出色的预判能力和灵活的跑位等自身优势,跳级破格入选MIS的U19队员,成为校队最年轻的球员,接受MIS校队专业的强化提升训练和赛事实战淬炼。

早上八点是MIS的课前签到时间,而每天清晨5点Charlie便会早早地起床,积极地去汲取那一缕朝阳的滋养。


“我喜欢这种蓬勃向上的状态,每天都在进步,我珍视在MIS的每一分钟”。

Charlie因对诚信和道德价值观的坚定遵守而获奖。在MIS的学习生涯中,他始终展现出诚实、公正和强烈的道德感,无论在何种行为中都是如此。即使面临艰难的选择或同龄人的压力,他始终都能选择做正确的事,表现出了高度的诚信和责任感。此外,他遵守原则的行为不仅限于课堂,还延伸到任何场合都能以尊重小伙伴的方式表达自我。






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图片 文章 Yafei Zhao & Tao Deng