校长寄语丨在上海枫叶2020届高中毕业典礼上的讲话

尊敬的领导，家长、朋友们，老师、同学们：

下午好！

首先，我向莅临高中毕业典礼现场的各位领导、家长和媒体朋友表示热烈欢迎，向圆满完成高中学业的全体毕业生表示祝贺，也向一直以来兢兢业业、无私奉献的全体中外教师表示衷心的感谢！

2020年是一个不平凡的一年！我们经历了新冠疫情苦难岁月，接受了严峻的考验，新冠肺炎让我们学会了很多，特别让我们懂得了尊重、敬畏、珍惜和奋斗的意义，懂得了自律和独立思考的重要性，这是一段非常宝贵的经历，对大家今后走向世界，面对一个变化的、不确定的、复杂的、模糊的未来，相信你会坦然应对，勇敢前行！

上海枫叶国际学校建校七周年，在各级领导和社会各界的大力支持下，我们始终秉承尊重、关爱、引领、成全的服务理念，致力于培养学生掌握中英双语，兼具东西思维，熟悉国际事务，通晓国际规则、参与国际竞争的国际化精英人才。经过学校、家庭和社会三方的共同努力，今天，我们在这里一起分享2020届高中学子们的毕业丰收喜悦。

我校2020届166名高三毕业生共收到500多份国內外大学的录取通知书，其中枫叶全球名校百强榜大学录取108人，录取率65%，其中QS排名世界前50强大学92人，录取率55%，12名同学获得了15份世界十强名校伦敦大学学院的录取通知书，连续三年取得丰硕成绩！

同学们，你们积极践行了枫叶校训，并获得了理想成绩，为学弟学妹们树立了榜样，为母校赢得了良好口碑，为你们的父母和亲朋好友增添了光彩，为你们的成功未来迈出了坚实的第一步！

在你们即将走出国门之际，我在此对大家提三点希望：

第一，要懂得感恩。不要忘记母校的培养之恩，不要忘记父母的养育之恩，更不要忘记你是一个中国人，走出国门，我希望你们要用中国文化和价值观等正能量去影响世界，有空回国看看父母、看看母校，学业有成报效祖国！

第二，要坚持奋斗。要牢记“勤奋 博学 进取 争先”的枫叶校训，坚定目标、珍惜机遇、抵制诱惑、精于学业、勇于挑战、敢于争先，枫叶期待你们捷报频传。

第三，要勇于担当。新冠疫情是人类一场灾难，海外很多国家还在于疫情抗争，但是它能培养和考验我们的责任和担当，无论在任何地方任何时候，顺境还是逆境，我希望你们关注世界、关注社会、敬畏规则、相信科学、坚持正义、拒绝谣言，做很担当、很干净、很礼节、很独立、很自由的世界公民！

最后祝福所有的毕业生健康快乐、前程似锦！祝各位领导、朋友和家长万事顺意、家庭幸福！谢谢！

Speech at the 2020 high school graduation ceremony of Maple Leaf International School-Shanghai

Dear leaders, parents, friends, teachers and students:

Good afternoon!

First of all, I would like to give my warm welcome to all the leaders, parents and media friends who have been here at the high school graduation ceremony today. Here to congratulate all the graduates who have successfully completed their high school education, and our sincerely special thanks to all the Chinese and foreign teachers who have been conscientious and selfless in their dedication.

2020 is an extraordinary year. We have experienced a new era of severe epidemics. The COVID-19 has taught us a lot. Especially, we have learned the importance of respect, awe, cherish and strive. We have learned the importance of self-discipline and independent thinking. This is a very valuable experience for everyone to go to their world in the future. In the face of a changing, uncertain, complex and unpredictable future, I believe you will be wised and calm.

Maple Leaf International School-Shanghai has established for 7 years. With the support of everyone, we always carry on the service concept of respect, care, guidance and completion. We are committed to cultivating students' bilingual knowledge, thinking skills and familiarity with international affairs becoming Global Citizens .Through the joint efforts of the three parties of the school, family and society, we are here today to share the joy of the 2020 high school students' Graduation Ceremony.

The 166 G12 graduates in our school received more than 500 offers from universities at home and abroad. Among them, 108 students have received offers from top 100 universities, and the enrollment rate was 65%; 92 students received offers from top 50 universities of QS rank, and the rate of acceptance was 55%. 12 students received 15 offers from University College London which is top 10 university in the world. Well done!

Students, you have actively followed Maple Leaf school motto, and achieved the desired results, set an example for the younger students, won a good reputation for your alma mater, gained glorious and prides to your parents, friends and family, and made a solid first step for your successful future.

As you are about to go abroad, I would like to share three tips:

First, we must learn to be grateful. Don't forget the cultivation of our alma mater. Don't forget the efforts of your parents. Don't forget that you are a Chinese. When you are abroad, I hope you will influence the world with positive energies such as Chinese culture and values.Visiting your parents frequently, Dropping by your alma mater, and learning to attribute to your motherland.

Second, we must stick to the resilience. We must bear deeply in mind the Maple Leaf motto of "Striving for Excellence through Hard Work and Comprehensive Learning". We must strengthen our goals, cherish opportunities, resist temptation, study hard, dare to challenge, and dare to compete to be the best.

Third, we must take courage to be accountable. The new crown epidemic is a disaster for mankind. Many overseas countries are still in the outbreak of the epidemic. However, it can cultivate and develop our responsibilities. Whenever and wherever possible, prosperity or adversity, I want you to focus on the world, pay attention to society, respect the rules, believe in science, uphold justice and reject rumors. Be a responsible, decent, courtesy, independent and free citizen of the world!

Finally, I wish all graduates a healthy and happy future. I wish all leaders, friends and parents a happy family and everything goes well! Thank you!