广州贝赛思国际学校 | Autumn Adventures: Learning, Growing, and Achieving | 予秋日一份热烈的绽放（下）
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ZERO WASTE BOXES：
Louise Nevelson Toy Box
玩偶盒幻境：内维尔斯玩具盒项目
Participants 参与创作学生：Peter H.-BBGM, Oscar J.-BBGM, Lulu T.-BBWH, Amy Z.-BBWH, Gary G.-BBWH, Jack Z.-BBWH, Koem L. - BBWH
The ZERO WASTE BOXES is an outstanding artistic installation filled with creativity and environmental concepts. It cleverly draws inspiration from the artistic style of American sculptor Louise Nevelson and combines it with the theme of environmental protection, creating a unique visual impact. Each participating teacher and student received their own doll box, where they selected items of interest from the numerous boxes of old toys collected and arranged them in their preferred style. Finally, all the doll boxes were uniformly spray-painted, forming a three-dimensional puzzle with a gradient of blue and purple. Each doll box serves as a window, allowing us to glimpse the creators' inner world regarding childhood and environmental awareness.
玩偶盒幻境是一个充满创意与环保理念的杰出艺术装置，它巧妙地借鉴了美国雕塑家Louise Nevelson的艺术风格，并将其与环保主题相结合，形成了一种独特的视觉冲击力。参与创作的每位师生都分到了一个属于自己的玩偶盒，他们从收集的数箱旧玩具中挑选感兴趣的物品，再以自己喜欢的方式陈列在玩偶盒中。最后所有的玩偶盒被统一喷漆上色，组成一个蓝色和紫色渐变的立体拼图。每个玩偶盒都是一扇窗口，让我们得以窥见创作者有关童心和环保的内心世界。
"I want to express that even the adults they need to keep the trueness and being curious to the world like a child so keep their childishness."
"我想表达的是，即使成年人也需要像孩子一样保持对世界的真实与好奇，从而留住他们的童心。"
Quennie G., BASIS Bilingual School Wuhan
This artwork profoundly interprets the core concepts of environmental protection and sustainable development. It enlightens us to recognize that those seemingly discarded and useless items contain infinite creative potential. Through clever ideas and reuse, they can transform into artistic works rich in meaning and aesthetic value.
这个作品深刻地诠释了环保与可持续发展的核心理念，它启迪我们认识到，那些看似废弃无用的物品，实则蕴含着无限的创造潜力，能够通过巧妙的创意与再利用，蜕变成富含深意与美学价值的艺术作品。
Each Piece is a Lesson of Environmental Protection
每件作品都是一堂生动的环保课
At the closing ceremony, Mr. Micah Gooden shared with the attending teachers and students: "During this limitless journey of creativity, we not only skillfully utilized over 2,000 plastic lids, more than 200 milk cartons, and over 300 plastic bottles, but more importantly, each piece incorporates our boundless imagination and profound reflection on environmental protection."
闭幕仪式上，Mr. Micah Gooden 向在场的师生分享：“在这段创意无限的旅程中，我们不仅巧妙利用了超过2000个塑料瓶盖、200余个牛奶盒、300多个塑料瓶，更重要的是每件作品中都融入了我们无垠的想象力与对环保的深刻思考。”
Each uniquely crafted artwork serves as a vivid and tangible lesson in environmental education. They will continue to shine in the campus of BASIS International School Wuhan for several weeks, constantly reminding us to cherish natural resources, boldly explore innovation, and jointly protect our beautiful Earth on which we depend for survival.
每一件匠心独运的作品，都仿佛一堂生动形象的环保教育课，它们将在武汉校区继续闪耀数周，时刻提醒我们珍惜自然资源，勇于探索创新，共同守护我们赖以生存的美丽地球。
"The art community is looking for new and innovation. If you can take something that has been junk to one person and turn it into fine art, that's incredible and it can help foster that idea of conservation. "
“艺术界正探索着新颖与创新的无限可能。假使你能将废弃之物，巧妙转化为精致绝伦艺术品，这是令人惊叹的，同时也将促进环境保护意识的深入人心。”
Ms. Mara Gil, BASIS International School Shenzhen
"We really think sustainability and reusing and repurposing objects is a huge factor, not only in education but in the bigger issues in the world. So, we try to teach students that you don't have to have a piece of paper to create art, you can create art from all sorts of things. You can repurpose materials. Arts is really about the process and having a purpose for the piece. It's not just about making it beautiful; it's about making it to have a story."
“我们深信，可持续性、物品的再利用与再创造，这不仅是教育领域的一大课题，更是解决全球重大问题的核心问题。因此，我们教导学生们，艺术的创作不必局限于纸张，万物皆可成为创作的源泉。通过对材料的巧妙再利用，艺术真正体现于创作的过程之中，以及作品所承载的深远意义。它追求的不仅仅是视觉上的美感，更重要的是赋予作品以灵魂，讲述一个动人的故事。”
Mr. Bryan Teglia, BASIS Bilingual School Guangming Shenzhen
Every individual, no matter how small, can become a powerful participant in the ideals of sustainability and environmental protection. When these concepts are widely disseminated and gradually accepted by more people, they ignite a greater enthusiasm for participation, allowing us to collectively engage in this noble cause. This is where every small effort converges into a significant force. This art event is a small yet steadfast contribution from our students, who, in their unique ways, profoundly interpret and convey their insights and deep care for environmental protection and sustainable development through art and creativity.
再小的个体都能成为可持续、环保理念的有力参与者。当这些理念被广泛传播，观点逐渐被更多人接纳，进而激发更多人的参与热情，共同投身于这一崇高事业之中，这正是每一次微小努力汇聚成海、意义非凡的所在。本次环保艺术创作活动，正是贝赛思学子们贡献的一份微小却坚定的力量，他们以自己的独特方式，借助艺术与创造力，深刻诠释并传递着对环保与可持续发展的独到见解与深切关怀。
The successful conclusion of this event not only provided students with a brilliant stage to showcase their creativity but also fostered a strong environmental atmosphere within the campus. Let us join hands and take firm steps to implement the noble ideals of environmental protection and sustainable development, collectively creating a grander vision of a greener and more beautiful future. Although the collaboration art festival has come to a successful close, we will unwaveringly continue our exploration of the perfect integration of environmental protection and art.
此次活动的圆满落幕，不仅为学生们搭建了一个展示自我、挥洒创意的璀璨舞台，更在校园内成功营造了一种浓郁的环保氛围。让我们携手共进，以坚定的步伐践行环保与可持续发展的崇高理念，共同绘制一幅更加绿色、更加美好的宏伟蓝图。虽然中国·贝赛思国际/双语学校的联合环保艺术活动已经圆满结束，但环保与艺术完美融合的探索之路，我们将矢志不渝地继续前行。
Classroom Recaps
课堂回顾：秋日共读
Beyond Words:
Honors Literature Students
Unlock the Depths of the Graphic Novels
解锁图像小说的魅力
Written by Mr. Edward Winsted
Translated by Ms. Claudia Huang, Ms. Cora Lin
Recently in our Honors Literature class, students embarked on an exciting journey exploring the unique and dynamic literary form of the Graphic Novel. The curriculum was designed to introduce students to the power of visual storytelling, and our anchor text was Maus by Art Spiegelman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel that recounts a Holocaust survivor’s story as told by his estranged son through a compelling blend of imagery and text. Making it not just a dive into history but a visual representation of how the past is passed on to future generations effecting the fabric of our times and our relationships as well.
近日，荣誉文学课的学生踏上了激动人心的探索之旅，深入领略图像小说这一独特、鲜活的文学形式。我们的核心文本是阿特·斯皮格曼的普利策奖获奖作品《鼠族》。作者通过对文字和图像的艺术处理，将其家族如何在纳粹的大屠杀中受难和幸存的故事娓娓道来。这本书不仅引人深思，更是用视觉化的方式呈现了过去事件如何穿破时空之门，影响着后世的社会结构与人际关系。
The text highlights the horrors of WW2 and the Holocaust but also captures a sentiment of the time in a way that few texts are able to do so well. In many tales of a similar time and place the horror creates a contrast between the evildoers who commit atrocities and the innocent victims leading audiences to easily point the finger at the evildoers and creating the illusion that victims are by not merely human and innocent but righteous in their victimhood. The more evil those perpetrators are, victims (and those of us who are yet innocent of such crimes) are pure and good by contrast.
《鼠族》对二战与纳粹大屠杀的残酷描述，无疑给读者留下了深刻的印象。然而，阿特所采取的视角却更加难能可贵。在其他描述战争的同类作品中，读者很容易被带入“绝对正义”与“绝对邪恶”的假象——施暴者越是将坏事做尽， 受害者就越显得纯洁无辜。
Maus humanizes the main characters showing them to be flawed, as we all are. This unit has not only deepened students’ understanding of Literary Elements like Characterization, Perspective, and Setting it also delves into the fallout of war and historical trauma sparking a vibrant exploration of graphic novels as serious literature.
但是，阿特并没有因为父亲是书中的主人公，而将他美化成大英雄。虽然他的父亲是纳粹大屠杀的受害者，但这并不代表他毫无缺点——他在战争中所用到的求生手段并非完全光明磊落；而战后，他性格大变，也把家人折磨得苦不堪言。阿特通过采用“回忆”与“现在”双线并行的方式，给读者提供了一个“喘息”的机会，让他们能结合更多背景反思战争对后代的影响。而在学习这个单元文本时，同学们不仅掌握了人物塑造、叙事视角和场景设定等写作手法，也打破了对图像小说的刻板印象——优秀的图像小说也能够传达深刻的哲理与意义。
Teaching Objectives
and Curriculum Design
教学目标与课程设计
The primary objective of this unit was to expose students to the idea that literature does not merely exist in traditional text-based formats. We wanted students to critically engage with the combination of visual art and narrative. Recognizing how images can deepen thematic exploration and appreciating how graphic novels address complex historical, social, and familial topics.
本单元的教学目标是，让学生跳出传统文学叙事的框架，以批判性思维分析图文结合的叙事形式。我希望同学们能够意识到，图像小说这种通俗的叙事手段也能够爆发出强大的表现力，立体地展现复杂的历史、社会和家庭主题。
Our teaching objectives included:
学生完成本单元的学习后将获得以下知识和技能：
Critical Analysis
培养批判性思维
Encouraging students to analyze Maus as a literary work we focused on its use of literary elements Perspective, Characterization and Setting.
鼓励学生用批判性角度分析《鼠族》这部作品，重点关注作者如何通过人物塑造、叙事视角和场景设定来突出主旨。
Understanding VisualRhetoric
理解图像叙事的效果
Teaching students how to “read” images as part of the storytelling process and how visual elements contribute to the narrative. One aspect we specifically noted was how artistic representation can alter the mood and give us clues to the deeper meanings within a text.
与学生一起探讨如何利用画面讲故事。我们将重点分析，作者是如何通过视觉艺术手段塑造丰满的人物形象与情绪，并启发读者思考作品的深远含义。
Historical Context
增进对历史知识的了解
Helping students understand the tragic events of WW2 and the Holocaust through Maus, connecting historical events to personal stories and artistic representation.
增进学生对二战与纳粹大屠杀世界的了解，让学生学会将历史事件、个人故事和艺术表现联系起来。
Collaboration with the Library
and Book Selection
携手图书馆，共选精彩文本
A key aspect of the course was a collaborative partnership with the school library, which has become a hub for graphic novel resources and the bi-weekly haven for our 9th grade students! Kindly hosting our free reading time, they’ve supported and aided us during this unit on many occasions.
在本单元的学习中，图书馆老师为我们提供了许多支持与帮助。每两周，孩子们都会前往图书馆阅读作品。学校的图书馆收藏了许多图像小说，已然成为孩子们的“心灵栖息地”。
Our librarian's have played an essential role in helping students find additional graphic novels as well as other texts to read and analyze, even ordering new recommended texts to help students step deeper into the world of literature, as Graphic Novel's straddle that perfect rift between leisure and literature! With the library’s support, we created a display of critically acclaimed graphic novels and memoirs, encouraging students to explore the genre further.
图书馆老师也是学生探索文学世界的引路人。他们不仅帮助学生搜寻值得一读的图像小说佳作，还积极订购师生推荐的新书。他们精心策划的图像小说与回忆录书展，也成为了学生课堂学习的有效延伸，让他们更能体会到图像小说作为通俗文学的魅力所在，引领学生在文学探索的道路上走得更远、更深。
Student Reflections and
Outstanding Work
学生反思和优秀成果
The students responded to this unit with creativity and intellectual curiosity, producing some exceptional work. With an open format for deeper questions we encouraged students to create their own way of demonstrating their understanding. Some students debated whether this text should be taught to younger audiences, others used their artistic prowess to recreate some of the scenes from the text, and others gave inspired presentations deep-diving into the literary depths to excavate themes ranging from racism, national/racial identity, to historical revisionism. Each group demonstrated an understanding of how visuals elements can work together with text to tell a story.
学习本单元时，学生们表现出了非凡的创造力和饱满的求知欲。我们积极倡导学生以开放的心态，提出富有深度的问题，并鼓励他们用自己的方式诠释对作品的理解。有的学生围绕“是否应向年轻读者推荐此书”的话题展开了激烈的辩论；有的凭借出色的艺术才能，生动再现文本场景；还有的在课堂展示中，深入文学腹地，对种族主义、民族和种族身份认同、以及历史修正主义等主题进行深刻剖析。每个小组都展示了他们对图文叙事这种创作手法的理解。
Graphic
Novel Recommendations
图像小说推荐
Here are some Graphic Novel titles that our Honors Literature Students recommend:
在完成了本单元的学习后，学生们也向学校图书馆推荐了以下图像小说佳作：
One Piece: One Piece offers an epic tale of adventure and friendship, as Luffy and his crew embark on a daring quest for the legendary treasure. The series excels in weaving intricate plotlines, rich world-building, and deep character development, making it a journey that constantly surprises and emotionally engages its readers.
《海贼王》讲述了一个关于冒险和友谊的故事。为了寻找传说中的宝藏，主人公路飞和他的船员开启了航海之旅。复杂的情节、丰富的场景以及丰满的角色，总能带给读者无限的惊喜与乐趣。
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man, Vol.1 (Bendis/Pichelli): With the introduction of Miles Morales, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man reinvents the classic superhero narrative, offering a fresh, relevant take on what it means to be Spider-Man. The series combines emotional depth with dynamic action, making it a standout in the superhero genre.
《终极漫画：蜘蛛侠（第一卷）》是经典的超级英雄故事。随着主人公迈尔的登场，读者也得以用一个全新的视角去看待蜘蛛侠这个角色的意义。《蜘蛛侠》系列很好地将人物情感和动作场面联动在一起，是超级英雄故事中的佳作。
Hinterkind, Vol. 1 (Edginton/Trifogli): Hinterkind transports readers to a world where humanity has nearly vanished, and mythological creatures have reclaimed the Earth. With its blend of post-apocalyptic survival and fantasy elements, it’s a thought-provoking exploration of power, society, and the natural world.
《Hinterkind（第一卷）》创造了一个全新的世界。在那里，人类已近乎消失，神话故事中的生物重新夺回了地球。这个科幻故事刻画了末日生存的残酷，能够启发读者进一步思考权力、社会与大自然的关系。
Uzumaki (Junji Ito): Uzumaki pulls readers into a deeply unsettling narrative where a town falls under the spell of spirals, leading to nightmarish consequences. Ito’s mastery of horror and the surreal ensures an intense, creeping terror that escalates into a gripping, unforgettable experience.
《旋涡》讲述了黑涡镇因受到诅咒而逐渐失控。作者伊藤借由主人公的眼睛，一点点地让读者感受压抑、紧张、恐怖的故事氛围。
Scott Pilgrim Bundle, Vols. 1-6 (Bryan Lee O'Malley): Scott Pilgrim delivers a unique blend of humor, romance, and action, following its protagonist through a series of wildly imaginative battles. With its distinct mix of video game-inspired storytelling and sharp dialogue, the series captures the struggles of young adulthood in an inventive, relatable way.
《歪小子斯科特》是一部充满欢乐和浪漫的作品，当中也不乏精彩的动作场面。读者可以尽情发挥自己天马行空的想象力，跟随主人公一起加入战斗。作者在创作这部作品时受到了电子游戏的启发，所应用的语言也较为犀利，真实地展现了青少年内心的挣扎。
Conclusion
结语
It is our hope that this unit on graphic novels has not only broadened students’ understanding of literature but also sparked a deeper appreciation for various mediums of storytelling. By blending the visual and the textual, graphic novels offer a uniquely digestible medium for storytelling, one that resonates deeply with students. Whether students are reading for pleasure or scholarly analysis, the graphic novel has proven itself to be an invaluable literary form—one that connects deeply with today’s readers.
我们希望通过本单元的图像小说学习，拓宽学生对文学形式的认识，并启发他们更深入地了解各种叙事方式。图像小说结合了画面和文字，是一种独特而易懂的表达方式，能够引发学生的共鸣。无论是出于娱乐消遣还是学术分析，图像小说都是一种宝贵的文学形式，是读者与文学世界之间的一座桥梁。
As we move forward, we are excited to see how future classes will engage with this medium and are delighted to see our expanding library collection supports their literary exploration!
再次衷心感谢图书馆老师对本单元学习的支持。随着学校不断丰富图书馆馆藏，学生在未来一定能有更多机会深入探索广阔的文学天地。我也期待，能与学生在图像小说的创作中碰撞出更多火花！
Highlights of Clubs
开学首月俱乐部活动回顾
First Month of School
01
Developing Leadership
俱乐部学生领导力培训
Mr. Phil Dust
As the Dean of Student Activities, my job is so much more than managing the incredible array of student led clubs we have to offer. These clubs are not only a place for students to develop interests and passions in a low stress environment, providing a much needed break from the pressures of academic demands. They are also a place to develop leadership skills. Skills that will transfer into many facets of the students’ future aspirations, hopes and dreams. They will also greatly enhance college applications.
作为校园文化的重要“拼图”，广贝俱乐部活动一直深受学生喜爱。俱乐部不仅是学生课业生活的调节剂，更是他们发现自我、展示才华的平台。作为学生活动督导，我的职责不仅仅是管理学生俱乐部。我更希望能够通过俱乐部活动培养学生的领导力，进而对他们的大学申请与人生规划产生积极的影响。
Leadership development is, therefore, at the forefront of my role. Every year, club leaders attend a seminar before they start their clubs, where they learn how to effectively run a club. In this seminar we cover things like how to lead by example, ensuring they adhere to school rules and instill this in the members thy lead too. This year, we have introduced a rubric for leaders to follow, allowing them to demonstrate their leadership of the club on a points based system. This allows them to effectively demonstrate that they have; managed attendance; made an impact; worked well with senior and teacher advisors; engaged and satisfied their members.
在俱乐部活动正式启动之前，所有学生负责人都要参加领导力研讨会，学习如何高效管理俱乐部。我希望每位学生负责人都能以身作则，带领团队成员遵守学校规定。为此，我们本学年制定了一套俱乐部评分标准，供学生负责人参考。这套标准涵盖了俱乐部管理的方方面面，包括如何考勤、如何与教师顾问以及学长学姐合作、如何在学校社区扩大俱乐部的影响力，以及如何提升俱乐部成员对活动安排的满意度等。
02
Club Highlights
俱乐部亮点
What’s the most memorable thing you did with your club during the first month of school?
开学首月，最难忘的俱乐部活动是什么？
Dissecting fish in the HOSA club and interviewing members in the canteen for the Voice of BIGZ newspaper.
在HOSA俱乐部进行了鱼类解剖实验，以及作为“BIGZ之声”报纸俱乐部代表采访学校餐厅的员工。
—Angela W.（“BIGZ之声”报纸俱乐部与HOSA俱乐部）
I taught as the leader of the club.
作为俱乐部负责人给成员教课。
—Leo S.（数学荣誉俱乐部与计算机科学俱乐部）
Making a terrarium and discussing endangered animals.
制作爬虫笼，并讨论濒危动物。
—Jessica L.（SDG 鲸落环科俱乐部）
We shared our knowledge of the basic economics and business concepts and built a business proposal for a Halloween-themed Charity Sale.
探讨经济学与商科的基本概念，并制定万圣节的义卖方案。
—Cathy L.（AIGC 电商俱乐部）
This year, we did a role play with different characters in the law system and that was extremely fun, as I never knew law could coexist with drama and art itself.
今年，我们通过“角色扮演”进一步了解法律体系。我从来没有想过，法律竟然可以和戏剧、艺术完美融合。
—Cecilia L.（模拟法庭俱乐部）
We had a "Cutest Seal Competition", in which we used Stable Diffusion (AI-Generate-Image Platform) to input prompts for "manufacturing“ different kinds of seals.
我们举办了“最可爱海豹挑战赛”。我们在Stable Diffusion平台上输入自己的想法，生成了各种各样可爱的海豹。
—Jenny L.（AIGC 电商俱乐部）
The most memorable thing we did with our club during the first month of school was forming our Battle of the Books competition teams and competing against each other in Gimkit and Kahoot.
开学第一个月，我们完成了擂台读书赛组队。我们已经开始在Gimkit和Kahoot上PK练习啦。
—Angela S.（擂台读书赛读书俱乐部）
Clay statue making - it took two club sessions.
花了两节课时间制作唐三彩。
—Jerry L.（奇葩历史俱乐部）
The most memorable thing was that my group and I successfully published a blog about raising awareness for a rare disease。
我和我的成员顺利发布了一篇介绍罕见病的博客。
—Michael H.（关爱罕见病俱乐部）
The most memorable activity we did in the Chinese Traditional Handcraft Club was tie-dye because it was really interesting and engaging. In the Dance Club, we've already planned our performance for Halloween, which is super exciting.
开学以来，最难忘的俱乐部活动是扎染。我们也在准备秋日游园会的舞蹈表演。敬请期待！
—Feeney C.（中国传统手工俱乐部与舞蹈俱乐部）
The most memorable thing the Broadway Theater Arts Club did was hosting an art exhibition at Wen Li Fang on Ersha Island. I had the chance to be in charge of the lighting, which was a new experience for me. But what I'll remember most is the sense of unity among my teammates. We all supported each other, and whenever an issue came up, we worked together to solve it quickly. I also really enjoyed seeing everyone's artwork.
我最难忘的是，和百老汇剧院艺术俱乐部的小伙伴一起在二沙岛的文立方举办了艺术展览。这一次，我获得了新技能，负责管控现场的灯光设置。活动中，成员们的支持让我倍感贴心。无论出现什么问题，我们都会一起合作，迅速解决。大家的艺术作品也给我留下了深刻印象。
—Jorja P.（百老汇剧院艺术俱乐部）
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