小学中文演讲比赛

PYP CHINESE SPEECH CONTEST

福州西湖国际学校小学部于5月22日举行了小学中文演讲比赛。率先登场的三至五年级选手以「第一次发现大人也会错」为题，一至二年级学子则围绕「如果我有一块魔法橡皮」展开想象。

Fuzhou Lakeside International School held the PYP Chinese Speech Contest on May 22. Contestants from grades 3 to 5 were the first to take the stage, speaking on the topic “The First Time I Realized Adults Make Mistakes Too,” while students in grades 1 and 2 let their imaginations run wild on the theme “If I Had a Magic Eraser.”

原来大人也会犯错、「错误」还五花八门，小学生们的演讲仿佛一部大人的「错题集」：节俭的外公舍不得剩菜、反倒伤了自己的身体；平日里教导自己做事要认真的妈妈，也有炒菜马马虎虎放错了生抽的时候；还有些大人，明明无知，话一出口却说得跟真理似的！不仅如此，「大人」的定义也不限于我们身边的父母长辈：有选手别出心裁以历史上著名军事家、科学家的失误为例…… 最终，学子纷纷感叹，犯错并不可怕，如何面对错误、吸取教训，从中学习、成长，或许才是最重要的。

It turns out that adults make mistakes too, and these “mistakes” come in all shapes and sizes. The primary students’ speeches read like a “collection of adult blunders”: a thrifty grandfather who couldn’t bear to throw away leftovers, only to end up harming his own health; a mother who usually teaches her children to be diligent, yet sometimes carelessly uses the wrong soy sauce; and some adults who, despite their ignorance, speak as if their words were gospel truth! Not only that, but the definition of “adults” isn’t limited to the parents and elders around us: some contestants ingeniously cited the mistakes of famous historical military strategists and scientists… In the end, the students all agreed that making mistakes isn’t scary; what truly matters is how we face them, learn from them, and grow through the experience.

如果你有一块魔法橡皮，你想用它做点什么？擦去生活中的小错误与小烦恼，是大部分孩子的第一反应。有些小选手进一步想到，或许它还能擦除性格上的小缺陷、让自己变得更好；又或用它来帮助他人，改造世界：擦去妈妈的疲劳、校园的垃圾、病人的病痛…… 随着思绪逐步发散，也有选手意识到，魔法外力终究不是万能灵药，真正的成长，还得要靠自己努力得来。

If you had a magic eraser, what would you use it for? Most children’s first thought is to erase life’s little mistakes and worries. Some contestants took it a step further, imagining that perhaps it could erase minor flaws in their character to make them better people; or use it to help others and change the world: erasing their mother’s fatigue, the trash in the schoolyard, a patient’s pain… As their thoughts branched out, some contestants also realized that magical intervention is not a panacea after all—true growth must ultimately come from their own efforts.

恭喜各位获奖选手！

Congratulations to all the winners!

一等奖 1st place

Oisin O'Sullivan, Arthur Cheng

二等奖 2nd place

Roy Lu, William Lu

三等奖 3rd place

Karen Li, Apple Xu

中学中文演讲比赛

MYP CHINESE SPEECH CONTEST

MYP中文演讲比赛探索了两类话题：

The MYP Chinese Speech Contest explored two types of topics:

从参赛者的演讲中，听众不难发现，经过反思与表达，中学生们也获得了不少成长的启示。在智能手机几乎主宰了注意力的时代，放下手机，学子反而发现了新天地——原来自然界的蝉鸣、市井里的烟火气、家人相聚的温暖时光比屏幕里的世界更值得珍惜。而一个人正是因为有了未来的目标、对于自己想要成为的样子有了觉悟，方能掷地有声地对「不想成为的人」做出定义。

From the contestants’ speeches, it was clear to the audience that, through reflection and self-expression, these MYP students had gained valuable insights into personal growth. In an era where smartphones have virtually monopolized our attention, by putting down their phones, these students have discovered a whole new world—realizing that the chirping of cicadas in nature, the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and the warmth of family gatherings are far more precious than the world on a screen. Besides, it is precisely because one has set future goals and gained clarity about the person they aspire to become that they can confidently define the kind of person they “do not want to be.”

横跨两天的比赛中，选手们演讲风格各异，有人青涩、有人稳健，也有人松弛自在如置身脱口秀专场。评委亦点评了每位选手的特色，不仅给出暖心建议，还看到了连续两年参赛选手的成长、与一些初次登台选手缓解紧张、自我鼓励的小细节。此次演讲比赛践行IB学习者培养目标，鼓励学子成为反思者与交流者，大大提升了参赛者的中文思辨与表达能力。

Over the course of the two-day contest, the contestants displayed a wide range of speaking styles—some were inexperienced, others were poised, and still others were relaxed and at ease, as if performing in a stand-up comedy show. The judges provided feedback on each contestant’s unique qualities, offering not only heartfelt advice but also noting the growth of those who had competed for two consecutive years, as well as the small details—such as how first-time contestants eased their nerves and encouraged themselves—that revealed their progress. This speech contest embodied the IB learner profile, encouraging students to become thinkers and communicators, and significantly enhanced the participants’ critical thinking and communication skills in Chinese.

一等奖 1st place

MYP3 Joslin Sunyara, Yeukki Chen, 

MYP5 Missy Huang

二等奖 2nd place

MYP2 George Lin, 

MYP1 Corrine Chen, 

MYP5 Stacy Chen

三等奖 3rd place

MYP2 Eva Chen, 

MYP3 Vivian Wei, 

MYP1 Tammy Huang, 

MYP5 Brianna Yang, Bosco Zheng

最佳台风奖Best Stage Presence Award

MYP1 Corrine Chen, MYP2 George Lin

最具潜力奖Most potential Award

MYP2 Seven Lin, MYP5 Flora Li

最具人气奖Best Popularity Award

MYP5 Maximiliano Wang, MYP4 Jack Wu

最具勇气奖Best Courage Award

MYP3 Jayden Cai, MYP1 Jonas Wu

最佳语音奖Best Pronunciation Award

MYP3 Joslin Sunyara, MYP5 Brianna Yang

中学英文演讲比赛

MYP ENGLISH SPEECH CONTEST

中学英文演讲比赛分为A1/A2/B1三个组别，分别以「我最喜欢的假期」（My Best Holiday）、「使用电子设备的优缺点」（Advantages and disadvantages of Using Devices）与「如何应对压力」（How to Manage Stress）为演讲主题。

The MYP English Speech Contest is divided into three categories: A1, A2, and B1. The speech topics are “My Best Holiday,” “Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Electronic Devices,” and “How to Manage Stress,” respectively.

此次主题与学子的生活息息相关，多位选手在演讲中提及了自己的亲身经历：Corrine同学回忆了在韩国与当地人共度秋夕节的美好经历，Flora同学则向听众大力推荐江西这一拥有名胜古迹、精美瓷器与晒秋传统的宝藏旅游地。提到应对压力，Lily同学与Sophia同学均引用数据与例子让自己的演讲听起来更有说服力，这一点也得到了评委的赞赏。

The themes of this contest was closely tied to the students’ daily lives, and several contestants shared their personal experiences in their speeches: Corrine recalled her wonderful experience celebrating Chuseok with locals in South Korea, while Flora enthusiastically recommended Jiangxi to the audience as a hidden gem of a travel destination, boasting scenic spots, historic sites, exquisite porcelain, and the tradition of “sun-drying autumn harvests.” When discussing coping with stress, both Lily and Sophia cited data and examples to make their speeches sound more convincing, a point that was also commended by the judges.

MYP4学子Afanda与外教Sam老师共同担任评委，从词汇、语法、发音、表达四个层面对参赛者的表现进行评分。两位评委肯定了多位选手的流利表达，同时鼓励选手们多与听众互动、进行眼神接触，更加自信地传递自己的观点。

Afanda, a MYP4 student, and Sam, a foreign teacher, served as judges together, evaluating the contestants’ performances based on four criteria: vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and effective communication. The two judges commended several contestants for their fluent delivery, while encouraging them to interact more with the audience, make eye contact, and convey their ideas with greater confidence.

恭喜获奖者们！

Congratulations to the winners!

A1

一等奖 1st Place Yeukki Chen

二等奖 2nd Place Corrine Chen

三等奖 3rd Place Flora Li

A2

一等奖 1st Place Maximiliano Wang

二等奖 2nd Place Joey Hu

三等奖 3rd Place Eva Chen

B1

一等奖 1st Place Sophia Chen

二等奖 2nd Place Lily Lam

三等奖 3rd Place Jack Wu

小学英文演讲比赛

PYP ENGLISH SPEECH CONTEST

小学英文演讲比赛同样围绕科技运用展开激烈辩论：在校使用电子设备有益还是有害？（Are devices in school helpful or harmful?）小学生们依次登台、各抒己见。

The PYP English Speech Contest also featured a heated debate on the use of technology: Are devices in school helpful or harmful? The students took the stage one by one to express their views.

有参赛者认为，使用电子设备令人近视加重、也让人越来越不能独立思考；亦有参赛者指出，电子设备上可以安装很多帮助学习的软件，此外，电子书让学子可以轻松拥有一座便携的图书馆，Chelsea同学就表示，电子设备“让学习更加个性化、便捷且高效（making learning more personal, portable and powerful）。”

Some contestants believe that using devices exacerbates myopia and makes people less capable of independent thinking; others point out that devices can be equipped with a wide range of educational software, and that e-books allow students to easily carry a portable library with them. Chelsea, for example, noted that devices “make learning more personalized, portable, and powerful.”

不少选手都在演讲中呼吁大家找到平衡，既不过度使用电子设备、又能好好运用它辅助自己的学习。Ethan同学不失时机提到了诸如坚持原则（Principled）、保持平衡（Balanced）等IB学习者特质，以及ATL skills的重要性：它教会我们要控制自己、知行合一。

Many students called on their classmates in their speeches to strike a balance—avoiding excessive use of devices while making good use of them to support their learning. Ethan seized the opportunity to mention IB learner traits such as being “Principled” and “Balanced,” as well as the importance of ATL skills, which teach us to exercise self-control and turn our ideas into action.

正如William同学所说，让我们掌握科技，而非被科技所掌控（master technology, not master by it）。希望不同观点的交锋也能为在场听众带来更多思考！

As William said, let’s master technology, not be mastered by it. We hope that the exchange of differing viewpoints will also give the audience here much food for thought!

ELA

一等奖 1st place G5 Ethan Lu

二等奖 2nd place G4 Timofei Kazankov

三等奖 3rd place G5 Jack Huang

ESL

一等奖 1st place G3 Oli Ye

二等奖 2nd place G4 Sophie Choi

三等奖 3rd place G3 Sean Kao