秋意渐浓，书香满园。过去的一周（10.20-10.24日），曼校在运动的激情、艺术的共创之外，更迎来了每年十月最受期待的“阅读周”——一场充满创意与想象的阅读盛宴。现在，就让我们一同回顾这些闪光的时刻。

本周，曼校迎来了一年一度的“阅读周”传统，校园处处洋溢着书香与创意。

我们邀请家长走进课堂，为孩子们朗读故事，也在课间聆听校领导团队带来的英文故事，让阅读的种子在温暖的声音中发芽。图书馆馆长毕老师精心策划的“读书寻宝活动”，将阅读变成一场充满惊喜的探险。

为期三天的图书展上，数百本新书吸引着学生驻足翻阅，家长们也积极参与，为孩子挑选心仪的读物。而最令人期待的，莫过于周五的“图书人物装扮日”——孩子们化身为自己最爱的书中角色，从哈利·波特到历史人物，不仅在扮演中体验角色，更在分享中传递阅读的喜悦。

创作艺术周期间，学校中庭化为了一个充满奇思妙想的露天画室。艺术组老师们铺开一幅巨大的画卷，它并非一片空白，而是预先勾勒好了框架与线条，静待全体师生为其注入灵魂。

在课间休息的零碎时光里，这幅画卷成为了最热门的“打卡点”。同学们、老师们路过时，都会兴致勃勃地驻足，或画上灵动的一笔，或留下俏皮的脚印。这场个体与集体的即兴创作，充满了欢声笑语，最终共同完成了一幅独一无二、色彩斑斓的校园记忆。

这看似轻松有趣的活动，其背后逻辑正深刻呼应着曼校全人教育的核心：我们提供成长的框架，但不进行思想的填鸭；我们强调团队与共同目标，但更珍视每个个体的独特表达，从不要求整齐划一、千人一面。 在这幅画中，每一个笔触都被尊重，每一种颜色都被看见。

本周一，中学组游泳队在新一轮国际学校游泳比赛中再获佳绩，荣获接力赛二等奖，多名同学在个人项目中斩获第二名。每一次出发与触壁，都是毅力与团队精神的展现。

让我们为每一位在水中闪耀的少年喝彩！

10月21日，曼校足球队迎来与荟同学校的友谊赛。赛场上，同学们积极跑动、默契配合，面对强手毫不退缩，展现出顽强拼搏、尊重对手的体育风范。无论进攻还是防守，他们都以全力以赴的态度，诠释了曼校所倡导的“全人教育”中不可或缺的运动精神。

10月22日，我校迎来了一批访校家长。他们在老师们的引导下，实地参观了教学楼、艺术空间、体育设施等场所，深入了解曼校的课程设置、教学特色及育人理念。

随后，校领导与来访嘉宾围绕办学理念和培养目标展开了座谈交流，详细分享了学校在跨学科融合、个性化学习支持等方面的实践成果。活动现场互动频繁，气氛热烈，许多家长对学校的教育生态与学生发展成果表达了高度认可。

10月23日，师从著名歌唱家万山红教授、拥有百万粉丝的女歌手魏言芯女士，与“灵境计划”负责人项阳老师一行到访曼校。嘉宾们饶有兴趣地了解学校悠久的办学历史与丰硕的育人成果，并重点参观了曼校音乐博物馆。

在馆藏丰富的黑胶唱片与古董音响设备前，嘉宾驻足欣赏，并亲身体验经典音频设备带来的听觉盛宴。随后，魏言芯女士与项阳老师与我校音乐组老师展开专业对谈，双方就音乐教育的发展趋势、艺术与科技的融合实践等话题进行了深入交流。临别时，嘉宾表示期待在未来与曼校开展更多品牌与课程层面的合作，共同推动艺术教育创新发展。

每一刻努力，都值得被看见；

每一次成长，都在曼校被珍视。

感谢全体师生、家长与社会各界的支持，我们将继续以专业与热情，筑就更多教育的精彩瞬间！

As the autumn air deepens, our campus is filled with the scent of books and a vibrant energy. Last week (October 20-24), alongside sporting passion and artistic collaboration, MIS welcomed the highly anticipated annual "Reading Week"—a wonderful celebration of creativity and imagination. Let's take a look back at these shining moments.

Reading Week: Encountering Bigger Worlds Through Books

This week, MIS embraced its yearly Reading Week tradition, with the campus buzzing with literary excitement and creative activities.

We invited parents into the classrooms to read stories to the children, and students also enjoyed English stories read by our school leadership team during breaks, allowing the seeds of reading to sprout in the warmth of these shared voices. Our Librarian, Ms. Bi, carefully planned a "Reading Scavenger Hunt," turning reading into an exciting adventure.

During the three-day book fair, hundreds of new books attracted students to stop and browse. Parents actively participated, selecting wonderful books for their children. The most anticipated event was undoubtedly Friday's "Book Character Dress-Up Day"—children transformed into their favorite characters, from the magical world of Harry Potter to legendary historical figures, not only role-playing but also sharing their personal reading stories.

The Central Plaza Collaboration: A Canvas that Embodies Holistic Education

One of the highlights was the Drip Painting Experience, inspired by Jackson Pollock. Students stood before a massive white canvas, freely expressing themselves through splashes of color — one color each day. The final piece was nothing short of breathtaking, a true testament to teamwork and creative spirit.

During scattered break times, this canvas became the most popular "spot." Students and teachers paused with interest, adding a creative stroke or a playful footprint. This improvisational collaboration between individual and collective was filled with laughter and joy, ultimately creating a unique and colorful campus memory.

This seemingly simple and fun activity profoundly reflects the core of MIS's holistic education: We provide a framework for growth, but do not force-feed ideas; we emphasize teamwork and common goals, but value each individual's unique expression, never seeking uniformity. In this painting, every brushstroke is respected, every color is seen.

Swimming: Mansonians Shine Again in the Pool

This Monday, our Middle School swimming team achieved excellent results once again in the latest international school swimming competition, winning second place in the relay event, with several students also securing second-place finishes in their individual events. Every dive and every touch of the wall demonstrated their perseverance and team spirit.

Let's cheer for every shining student in the water!

Football: Young Players Show Sportsmanship on the Field

On October 21st, the MIS football team faced off against Huituen School in a friendly match. On the field, our students moved actively, cooperated seamlessly, and showed no fear against strong opponents, demonstrating tenacity and respect for their rivals. Both in offense and defense, they gave their all, embodying the sports spirit integral to MIS's "holistic education."

Open Day: Deep Resonance with Our Educational Philosophy and Campus Culture

On October 22nd, we welcomed prospective parents to our Campus Open Day. Guided by our teachers, the visitors toured the teaching buildings, art spaces, sports facilities, and other areas, gaining a deeper understanding of MIS's curriculum, teaching characteristics, and educational philosophy.

Subsequently, school leaders held discussions with the guests, centered on our educational philosophy and development goals, sharing in detail the school's practical achievements in areas like interdisciplinary learning and personalized learning support. The event featured frequent interaction and a warm atmosphere, with many parents expressing high recognition for the school's educational environment and student development outcomes.

Empowering Education Through Art, Co-creating the Future

On October 23rd, MIS was visited by Ms. Wei Yanxin, a singer with millions of followers and a student of renowned vocalist Professor Wan Shanhong, along with Mr. Xiang Yang, Head of the "Lingjing Plan." The guests showed great interest in learning about the school's long history and abundant educational achievements, with a special focus on visiting the MIS Music Museum.

In front of the rich collection of black vinyl records and vintage audio equipment, the guests paused to appreciate and personally experience the auditory feast delivered by these classic systems. Subsequently, Ms. Wei and Mr. Xiang held professional discussions with our music teachers. Both sides engaged in in-depth communication on topics like the trends in music education and the integration of art and technology. Upon parting, the guests expressed their desire to strengthen brand and curriculum cooperation with MIS in the future, working together to promote innovation in art education.

Every effort is worth being seen;

Every step of growth is cherished at MIS.

We thank all our students, staff, parents, and community partners for your support. We remain committed to building more wonderful educational moments with professionalism and enthusiasm!