As the new school year approaches, the BCIS community eagerly readies itself to welcome both familiar faces and newcomers. The Experience Camp, as a traditional transitional activity, serves as a crucial first step for students who are entering or moving up to BCIS. It allows them to experience the high-quality learning community that values challenge, empower, inspire, and compassion.
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新学期即将开始，乐成社区不仅将迎来老成员们的归来，也热切地欢迎新成员们的加入。作为传统的“过渡衔接项目”，今年的Xperience camp新生体验营已圆满结束。坚持挑战、赋能、启发与关爱的理念，在乐成高质量教育的体系中，多元的活动不仅致力于为学生提供情感社交支持，还注重培养学生的个性化特质、自主探究能力以及创造性思维能力。而对于新加入乐成的学生们来说，新生体验营是他们体验社区学习氛围的第一步。
在充满关爱的环境中
开启新的探索
每年，新生体验营总能让初入乐成，或新升读乐成中小学阶段的学生们借由探索IB六大学科主题之一的“我是谁”，与社区建立起情感联结，在活动中收获表达的勇气和探索的激情, 加快融入这所探究型学习社区的步伐。
厨艺体验，音乐演奏，艺术品制作，团队运动.......新生体验营给新成员们带来太多不同的课程体验。一个温暖而精彩的环境，活动是熟悉这个社区，并在成员间建立纽带的天然方式。在探索学校场景的过程中，不仅有老师的带领，还有“老成员”和校友的支持。从剑桥回到乐成，Qinglan在两周中协助了课堂活动的开展。同时在Amelia和Jiarong，两位项目发起人的带领下，新生们体验了社区中的可循环咖啡渣项目，并参观了生态花园并协助除草。同龄人的陪伴不仅有种天然的亲和力，学长学姐讲述的亲身经历真实地向学生们展示了社区中可参与的机会和项目场景。
即将加入10年级的Yuchen向我们分享了他在两周中的体验：“乐成的体育课很不一样，以前的体育课只是体能训练，而我在这的第一节体育课却是学习如何进行团队合作。” Yuchen和我们分享了他找到的新兴趣，过去的两周让他第一次接触了橄榄球，并在团队中找到了自己喜欢且擅长的位置。而7年级的Judy也描述道，“这是我第一次在艺术课中创作出完全属于自己的成品”，对于Judy而言，老师给予的创作的空间让她感到自由和激动。
家长是乐成社区的重要组成部分，为此，乐成举办了家长分享工作坊。已在乐成度过一段学习时光的四年级和九年级的学生家长代表们分别回忆了孩子进入乐成之初的适应情况。“在乐成，不用担心孩子会缺少社交机会”，家长代表对一些普遍关心的问题做出了回应。“尤其是在PYP探究式的课程中，很多项目需要孩子们合作展开，老师们总会营造交流表达的环境。”
在不同的探究活动中
发现新的“我”
基于IB“我是谁”的探究主题，新成员们需要自主设计一个展现“who I am”的项目，并在体验营结束后进行展示。这是他们熟悉项目式学习——乐成的探究式学习的常用方式上，迈出的第一步。
一把色彩独特的尤克里里，有趣的四格漫画，一件艺术作品.......学生们探索与表达自我的方式随着年龄和性格都不尽相同，每一站，学生们都围绕着“我是谁”的主题，与人们进行了热情的交流。
Zirou告诉我们，由于第一次接触如此“自由”的个人项目。她也面临了一些挑战。“在周四时，身边的同学基本都已经完成了作品，而我的海报还只有个标题。” 从确定海报中有哪些部分，到寻找素材，绘画，用文字具象地表现出来......看似简单的海报设计，在Zirou看来，需要她大量的时间去批判性地审视自己，完成对“自己”构思。除了呈现丰富多彩的个人经历，她用黑色线团表达了当前的状态——现在的她对于未来，还有很多天马行空的构想。但Zirou也自信地介绍道：“尽管我对未来有时会感到未知，我相信脑中的这团混沌中将会孕育出新芽。”
在成员们的侃侃而谈中，我们已然感受到了他们表达的勇气和探索的激情——这对于即将融入个性化探究型社区的学生们来说，或许是迎接挑战的先决条件。我们相信成员们已具备关键的技能，可以在未来更加丰富的社区学习中，无限延展“我是谁”的定义。乐成会持续关注每位社区成员的融入过程，并为他们提供必要的支持与帮助。
我们期待与您分享学生们在之后的乐成学习中所展现的真实适应情况。欢迎您持续关注我们的故事，一同见证他们的成长历程！
From gastronomic adventures and melodic performances to artistic creations and team sports, the freshman orientation camp has presented a plethora of diverse experiences to the newcomers. In this "safe" environment, the two-week span of activities provides a seamless avenue for them to acquaint themselves with the community and forge connections amongst themselves. As they explored the school's setting, they received guidance not only from their teachers but also from "senior members" and alumni. Qinglan (BCIS Class of 2022), who returned from the University of Cambridge to BCIS, to lead engaging classroom activities during these two weeks, offering her first-hand support and guidance. Additionally, under the mentorship of current High School students Amelia and Jiarong, the two pioneers of student-led projects, the new students had the opportunity to engage in the community's recycled coffee grounds initiative, tour the ecological garden, and assist with gardening tasks. The camaraderie among peers developed naturally. Through the vivid explanations of older brothers and sisters, new members gained an understanding of the various project scenarios that the BCIS community offers for students.
On the cusp of entering Grade 10, Yuchen shared his insights, "Physical education at BCIS is an entirely different experience. I delved into the realm of teamwork." Yuchen's newfound passion for rugby, a sport he discovered and excelled in within the team, epitomized his journey over the past two weeks. Judy, a 7th grader, echoed a similar sentiment, saying, "This is the first time I've created something entirely my own in art class." Judy found herself liberated and invigorated in the creative space provided by her teacher.
Parents play a crucial role in the BCIS learning community, evident in a parent-sharing workshop where experiences were exchanged. The mothers whose children joined BCIS in 4th and 9th grade respectively, shared their children's transition experiences. Addressing parents' common concerns, the parent reassured them, "You need not fret about your child's social interactions at BCIS. Particularly in the PYP inquiry-based curriculum, numerous projects necessitate collaboration among children, fostering an environment conducive to communication and self-expression."
At the culmination of the camp, the students organized an achievements exhibition at LeLe Center, resembling an interactive museum where individuals strolled among the projects. Aligned with the IB inquiry theme of "Who I Am," the new members were tasked with independently conceiving a project that encapsulates their essence. An exquisitely vibrant ukulele, a series of comics, intricately crafted artwork... students embarked on their unique avenues of self-expression, reflecting their age and individuality. At each station, spirited exchanges unfolded among students as they delved into the theme of "Who I Am."
Zirou divulged that due to the novelty of such an independently driven personal project, she encountered challenges. "By Thursday, most of my classmates had already finalized their projects, whereas I had merely formulated a title for my poster." Progressing from conceptualizing the poster's elements to procuring materials, sketching, and eloquently articulating her self-concept, Zirou recognized that the seemingly straightforward poster design necessitated substantial contemplation to critically assess her own identity. Amidst a kaleidoscope of personal experiences, she employed black lines to symbolize her current state——a tangle of thoughts about the future. Yet, she confidently declared, "Despite occasional uncertainties about the future, I believe this mental labyrinth will give birth to innovative ideas."
In the spirited discussions among students, one can readily discern their newfound confidence in self-expression and their fervor for exploration——qualities that potentially lay the foundation for embracing challenges as they prepare to assimilate into this personalized exploration-focused learning community. We hold firm that these members have been equipped with the indispensable skills to perpetually broaden the scope of "Who I Am" within their future studies at BCIS. We eagerly anticipate sharing the genuine adaptation experiences of the students later, we invite you to stay tuned to our stories and witness their transformative odyssey of growth in BCIS!
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