Bright Beginnings
Bring Beautiful Things
启智笃行，向美而生
The brief chill of last week has faded quietly, and the afternoons on campus have returned to warm and cozy vibes once again. The gentle sun shines down on the central amphitheater, casting sunlight on the busy students. A soft breeze sweeps through the tree-lined path, carrying the faint rustle of swaying lanterns. In every corner of the campus, the festive atmosphere of the New Year is spreading subtly, brimming with vibrant energy and tender warmth.
上周的短暂寒意悄然褪去，山海校园的午后恢复融融暖意。暖阳轻洒在静思广场中央，映照着孩子们忙碌的身影；微风拂过林荫小径，捎来灯笼摇曳的轻响。校园的各个角落，新年的气息正悄然漫开，漾起浓浓的生机与温情。
AP World History : A Cultural Taboo Class
AP世界史之一堂禁忌词游戏课
Shared by Mr. Adam Rovin
My Grade 9 AP World History classroom needed a reason for increased engagement and historical understanding during their review sessions. Bam! I got a great idea… Let’s play a Taboo style game.
在九年级AP世界历史课堂上，我们探索一种既能提升复习课参与度，又能加深学生对历史知识点理解的方法。突然，我想到了一个好点子：我们来玩一款 “禁忌词” 风格的课堂游戏。
For those who don’t know, the game adapts the familiar party game Taboo into a fast-paced academic review where instead of memorizing definitions, students must describe a term without using the most obvious or commonly associated words, which forces them to truly understand the concept rather than rely on simple recall.
可能有些师生不太了解，这款游戏改编自大家熟知的聚会游戏 “禁忌词”，是一种节奏明快的学术复习方法。游戏规则并非让学生死记硬背定义，而是要求他们在描述某个历史术语时，不能使用最直白、最容易联想到的相关词汇。这就迫使学生必须真正理解概念内涵，而非仅依赖机械记忆。
For example, a student trying to get their team to guess “Industrial Revolution” might be forbidden from using obvious keywords like factory, machines, or Britain. To succeed, they must explain causes, effects, and broader significance, such as changes in labor, production, and global trade. This encourages deeper thinking and strengthens students’ ability to make historical connections.
举个例子，当学生要让本组其他同学猜出 “工业革命” 这个词时，会被禁止使用 “工厂”“机器”“英国” 这类明确的关键词。要想成功，他们就必须从事件的起因、影响以及深层意义入手进行阐释，比如讲解劳动力结构的变化、生产模式的转型以及全球贸易格局的重塑。这种方式能引导学生进行深度思考，增强他们梳理历史事件关联性的能力。
I can say without doubt the activity was highly interactive and successful with students working in teams and rotating roles in order to compete against the clock. The students enjoyed the fun pressure of trying to describe historical developments. Normally, activities can sometimes isolate some of the shyer students, but even the most reluctant participants became involved.
毫无疑问，这次活动的互动性极强，收效显著。学生们分组协作、轮流担任不同职责，在**挑战中全情投入。他们很享受这种在时间压力下描述历史发展脉络的乐趣。通常来说，有些课堂活动可能会让性格腼腆的学生不太主动，但这次，就连平时最不愿意参与的学生，也都积极主动地加入了进来。
The activity is highly adaptable, and I encourage my colleagues to think about using the activity for review in the future. With such a high energy activity, I know my students will be more engaged and better prepared for their major exam.
这款活动的普适性很强，我也建议各位师生今后可以将其运用到复习课中。有了这样一个活力满满的课堂活动做铺垫，我相信学生们在面对重要考试时，会更加投入，准备也会更加充分。
College Admissions Parent Event:
Charting Your Course
大学升学部家长会：规划升学之路
The Department of College Admissions held a parent event this Tuesday night, focused on Charting Your Course: The 4-Year Path Planning for G9-G12. This is the fifth college admission theme of this academic year, hosted by Director of College Admissions, Ms. Ulrike Szalay. The event was specifically tailored for parents of Grade 9 and Grade 10 students.
本周二晚，我校大学升学部举办了主题为 “规划升学之路，G9-G12高中四年升学概览” 的家长信息交流会。本次活动是本学年大学升学部家长信息会的第五个主题板块，由大学升学部主任Ms. Ulrike Szalay主讲，有针对性地面向九年级、十年级的学生家长。
In this session, we delved into the key priorities for each academic year across the four-year journey from Grade 9 to Grade 12, as well as the arrangement of summer programs. The core message emphasized throughout the talk was "Build with Purpose"—guiding students to identify their genuine interests, explore potential academic and career directions, and lay a solid foundation for future college applications. Additionally, we provided a clear timeline for standardized tests, helping parents and students map out a rational and efficient preparation schedule.
交流会深入解读了G9至G12四年中每一学年围绕大学升学工作的核心侧重点，以及暑期项目的设立原则。贯穿始终的核心理念是 “Build with Purpose（与目标同筑）” ，引导学生发掘自身真正的兴趣所在，探索潜在的学术与职业方向，为未来的大学申请筑牢根基。同时，本次活动还为家长和学生梳理了清晰的标化考试时间规划表，助力大家制定合理高效的备考计划。
Ms. Ulrike Szalay stressed that the four years of high school are a continuous process of growth and exploration, rather than a last-minute sprint. For Grade 9 students, the focus should be on adapting to high school academics, cultivating good learning habits as a foundation year of high school. Grade 10 is a crucial period for confirming interest areas, stepping up to more challenging courses, and participating in targeted summer programs. Grade 11 requires students to deepen their involvement in core activities, make significant progress in standardized test preparation, and start researching college options that align with their profiles as this is the Peak Year. By Grade 12, the Applying Year, students should focus on polishing their applications, finalizing test scores, and completing submissions with confidence.
Ms. Ulrike Szalay强调，高中四年是一段持续成长、逐步探索的旅程。对于九年级学生而言，重点应放在适应高中课程节奏、打好高中四年的学术基础；十年级是明确兴趣方向、选修更具挑战性的课程、参与针对性夏校项目的关键阶段；十一年级需要学生深化核心活动参与度，在标化考试备考中实现突破性进展，并着手调研与自身特质匹配的院校，这一年堪称升学关键冲刺之年；到了十二年级这个申请年，学生则需专注打磨申请材料、敲定最终成绩，自信完成院校申请投递。
The event also featured a productive Q&A session, where Ms. Ulrike Szalay addressed parents' concerns about path selection, summer program applications, and standardized test preparation, offering practical and actionable guidance to support students in navigating their high school years with clarity and purpose. Our senior student Angelina A., who secured an offer from the University of Pennsylvania, also shared her experience in person, offering a comprehensive breakdown of her four-year high school planning with all parents present.
会上设置了高效的问答环节，Ms. Ulrike Szalay针对家长们普遍关心的升学路径选择、夏校申请、标化备考等问题逐一解答，提供切实可行的指导建议，助力学生明晰方向、心怀目标地走好高中四年的每一步。我校斩获宾夕法尼亚大学录取的毕业班同学Angelina A. 也现身说法，向在场的各位家长倾囊相授其高中四年的规划。
Angelina A. (G12)
When I was in 9th and 10th grade, university felt very far. We all knew that it was the end goal, but I had no idea what my specific goal was, what type of university, what major. The College Counseling team helped me with that by giving me a roadmap and consistent support.
九年级和十年级的时候，大学在我心里还遥不可及。我们都清楚升学是高中阶段的最终目标，但我完全不知道自己的具体方向，要报考哪类大学、选择什么专业。升学指导团队为我提供了清晰的规划路线，还给予了持续的支持，帮我一步步明确了目标。
Starting early with them meant I could explore freely in 9th grade—trying new clubs and taking all the interesting subjects—without pressure. Despite not applying as a STEM student, physics became one of my favorite courses, that I took each year throughout high school, even now I am enrolled in Quantum Mechanics.
早早和升学指导老师对接，让我得以在九年级时尽情探索：加入不同的社团，选修所有感兴趣的课程，全程没有丝毫压力。尽管我没有以STEM为方向去申请大学，物理却成了我最喜爱的课程之一。高中四年，我每年都会修物理学的不同课程，直到现在，我还在攻读量子力学这门课程。
Through my 9th grade explorations, I entered 10th grade with a rough idea of how I want to define my year. My counselor suggested that I expand my magazine club to host activities, and I eventually hosted writing competitions and book exchanges.
正是有了九年级的探索积淀，进入十年级后，我才对这一学年的发展方向有了初步的构想。我的升学指导老师建议我把杂志社社团进一步扩大规模，举办各类活动。后来，我成功组织了写作竞赛和图书交换活动。
Our college counselors also provided us with choices of summer programs, workshops, and activities to help our explorations outside of school. I got the chance to participate in two college fairs, talking to admissions officers from University of Chicago, University of California Berkeley, and more.
此外，大学升学部的老师们还为我们筛选了丰富的夏校项目、专题研习班及实践活动，助力我们在校外拓展视野、深化探索。我也因此获得了两次参加大学招生展的机会，得以与芝加哥大学、加州大学伯克利分校等名校的招生官面对面交流。
ScienceNews: BIPH’s Student-Led Scientific Journal Now in Publication
ScienceNews：BIPH 学生自主创办科学期刊正式发刊
Shared by Kitty Z. (G12)
ScienceNews is the inaugural student-led scientific journal at BIPH, dedicated to cultivating an innovative, STEM-oriented culture. Identifying a gap in campus-wide scientific publications, our Biology Club, in partnership with fellow STEM clubs, founded this project to bridge that divide and provide more resources. Our mission is to provide a platform for students to explore their scientific curiosity, publish independent research, and engage critically with the rapid advancements of the modern world.
ScienceNews是华润小径湾贝赛思国际学校由学生主导创办的科学类期刊，致力于培育创新导向的STEM校园文化。鉴于校内科学类刊物的不足，我校生物社联合其他STEM社团发起了这一项目，以此丰富这类需求。我们的使命是搭建平台，让学生得以探索科学求知欲、发表自主研究成果，并以批判性思维直面现代世界日新月异的科技发展。
Published semiannually, each issue features a dual-format release: a newsletter highlighting science features and research abstracts, and a comprehensive magazine containing full-length papers. We curate content from across the BIPH student body and various STEM clubs. With the first publication since our founding, we are proud to share our 2025 Fall issue, which will be available on the front desk of A building and in the library.
本刊为半年刊，采用双版本发行模式：简讯版聚焦科学专题报道与研究摘要，完整版收录详实的学术论文。内容均征集自全校学生及各STEM社团。创刊以来的首份刊物：2025年秋季刊现已正式发布，同学们可前往A栋教学楼前台及图书馆领取阅览。
Looking ahead, we aim to expand ScienceNews into a cross-school network among BASIS China and other international schools to facilitate resource sharing. Additionally, we are committed to developing diverse channels for student work, including live events such as Science Fairs. We are also looking to students passionate about STEM, innovative discoveries, design, editing and more to join our team and share their voices.
展望未来，我们计划将ScienceNews拓展为贝赛思中国校区及其他国际学校间的校际交流平台，促进资源共享。同时，我们也将开拓多元渠道展示学生成果，例如举办科学博览会等线下活动。现诚邀热爱STEM领域、怀揣创新探索精神，且擅长设计、编辑等工作的同学加入团队，发出属于自己的声音。
