QD Students Achieve Unity of Knowledge and Action

From January 11 to 16, 2025, Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School organized a winter program for our grade 10 students. Led by our faculty, students embarked on field trips to seven distinct locations: Jiangxi, Xiangxi, Nanjing, Guizhou, Wenzhou, Henan, and Chengdu, to explore the local lifestyles and historical cultural heritage.

As a CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) practice initiative established by QD, the winter series of activities aims to provide QD students with opportunities to engage with the real world. This fosters the development of individual project research skills and interdisciplinary learning capabilities — and sparks interest in local history and culture.

Art Teacher Ding Tian’er, who led the Jiangxi trip, said, “Discovering art in daily life is an excellent teaching method. This trip to Jiangxi allowed students to personally experience the artistic knowledge taught in the classroom, such as tie-dye techniques, which can better ignite their spark of genius.”

The program guides students to pay attention to broader communities, while also promoting teamwork and friendship. More valuable still, each route is planned by subject group teachers, integrating field exploration within academic disciplines, which helps students combine multidimensional practice with theoretical knowledge, achieving the unity of knowledge and action.

During the event, the school’s official Xiaohongshu (“Little Red Book,” a social media app similar to TikTok) account also provided real-time coverage, amassing nearly 3,000 engagements in total.

Gwen ’27 wrote on Xiaohongshu, “We personally excavated ancient porcelain shards from the Southern Song Dynasty, and also learned to fire ceramic bottles from folk artisans in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi. It was truly a rewarding experience. On the journey, it was really easy to discover the endearing qualities of my fellow students, which allowed me to make a few new friends.”

This CAS initiative deepened their understanding of global issues, honed interdisciplinary skills, and nurtured a sense of community. The trip was a testament to the power of experiential learning, equipping students with invaluable insights and a stronger connection to the world around them.

First Semester, Gone in a Rush!

On January 17, as we bid farewell to the first semester of the 2024-25 academic year, QD hosted the exhilarating “QD RUSH” event on campus for all faculty and staff. The event was structured into four vibrant groups, each representing a distinct theme: Academic Season, Arts Season, Sports Season, and World Classroom. Students from the Student Union challenged our teachers with tasks designed to test their teamwork and collective intelligence. To top it off, awards were set for each team, adding a competitive yet fun element. The thoughtfully crafted activities and the diversity of content ensured that our educators enjoyed a delightful day, marking a perfect end to the semester.