Our pupils’ creativity and compassion shine on Children's Day
To celebrate Children's Day, we are sharing entries from our first group-wide pupil art and writing competition. This year's theme: ‘Connection’. Through various artistic presentations, pupils have explored and interpreted the connection between humans, nature, technology, the world and even the future.
One particular area where these works stand out is the connection they express with their peers. These beautiful works displayed a range of emotions, from sincere brushstrokes to heartfelt words. What made these works truly special, however, was their sensitivity to current world events and a genuine empathy toward others.
Art Competition
Jessica
Wellington College
Tianjin
Year 11
For me, ‘Connections’ are things that have the same characteristics. For example, I like sports activities, so what comes to my mind is the movement of the arms in volleyball and badminton is the same when spiking and smashing the ball.
I hope all children have a happy Children’s Day!
Mia
Wellington College International Shanghai
Year 1
‘Connections’ is to connect a lot of things together. It can be to connect the hearts of children in different places. Just like me and the children in other countries, although we are not together, we can feel each other in a very wonderful way. And it also means connecting love among us. It can also be to connect all kinds of interesting things or ideas together to make them more interesting!
Hey, kids in other countries! I wish you all happy and healthy. Just like in my painting ‘Connections’, even though we're in different places, our hearts can be linked! And I hope you have lots of laughs and love every day!
Katherine
Wellington College International Shanghai
Year 5
I understand ‘Connection’ as a link. From my artwork, I wanted to say that in books and fairytales, sometimes the things you think will never happen are actually happening in our world. But the stories are another way to express those feelings. Every story or fantasy at last told us a fact, a real-life fact.
I wanted to say to every child in the world: “Be yourself and live your life. Stay childlike, stay curious, stay connected.”
Joe
Wellington College Hangzhou
Upper Sixth Form
‘Connections’ as a theme means the connections between people. This is the subject of my painting. But there should also be a connection to the viewer. I wanted to capture a familiar image, a shared memory, a shared feeling. A shared connection is made between the people who are the subject of the painting, and the people who are viewing it.
Even if you're a child living in a different country, you can still connect with my art and understand it in your own way. Looking at art from different cultures can help us understand each other better and make new connections.
Writing Competition
我的歌声
（节选）
碧绿的枝条包裹着蝉鸣，
于是在生命的缝隙里，
我看见更多的生命。
我不能歌颂它们的美丽，
那样脆弱而短暂的平静，
我只能缓慢地呼吸，
直到我感受到新的自己。
不要笑我不切实际；
不要笑我执着于摆脱过去。
它早已落满灰尘；
它早已不再崭新。
我的年轮，是今晚的月亮，
但明日，还有将至的黎明。
Coco
Grade 8
Hiba Academy Shanghai
茧
坚顽嫩绿填石隙，海岸岩崖冷月清。
树杪夜蛾昏晓暮，枝头春茧倦阴晴。
烟云聚散艳条郁，岁月浮沉草木青。
破壁摧壳方定日，骄蝶振翅慑沧溟。
Lingwen
Grade 10
Hiba Academy Nantong
Ziwen
Grade 7
Hiba Academy Nantong
Connections
Excerpt
When you are in despair,
Somebody already put
happiness back in the air,
When everything seems
the end,
The person won’t stand by
and don’t care.
Who is it?
It’s your friend.
You feel connected to them.
That’s because they also
feel connected to you.
This is connection,
To your friend.
Edwin
Year 3
Wellington College
International Hangzhou
Despite differences in language and culture, a common heart and care can serve as a bridge of communication. Thousands of miles may separate individuals, but sincere empathy and support can bring people together. As we celebrate Children's Day, we wish every child a happy and fulfilling journey of growth surrounded by the care and support of their loved ones.
Happy Children’s Day
