Chinese Speech Contest

On March 14 and 15, 2023, the Chinese department successfully held the Chinese Speech Contest! A total of 33 students registered for the competition, and after the audition, 16 contestants stood on the stage for the final competition.

This year, the theme of the speech contest was "Culture, Empathy, Dream" (文化，同理心，梦想). Through their impressive speeches, the students not only showed their Chinese language skill but also expressed their understanding and appreciation of culture, further highlighting their confidence!

We look forward to having more students take the stage and join in the speech contest next year!

今年的 3 月 14 日和 15 日，中学中文组再一次成功地 举办了中文演讲比赛！本次比赛共有 33 位同学报 名参加，最终有 16 位同学通过了初选，有幸站在 了决赛的舞台上！

本年度的演讲比赛以文化，同理心，梦想 (Culture, Empathy, Dream) 为主题。通过精彩的演讲，同学们 不仅展示了他们的汉语言水平，而且还表达了他 们对中国文化的理解和欣赏， 彰显了他们的自信 心！

我们期待明年有更多的同学登上演讲的舞台，展 示你们的风采！

中学中文组

2023年6月

By Ms. Jing

中文演讲比赛对我来说是个非常有意义的比 赛。比赛让我受益匪浅，比赛的手稿是要我们 自己写自己读的，这不但提高了我的写作能 力，还提高了我的演讲能力。站在舞台中间演 讲无疑是对我的锻炼，学会抗压对我们以后能 快乐地生活有着极大的帮助。另外，演讲比赛 也让我对我演讲主题 ——诗意江南有了更深刻的 理解，有机会学习课本之外的知识。 总的来 说，我觉的中文演讲比赛是一个十分有意义比 赛。

By G8 Deen

Dear Concordians,

This year the English department organised and ran the second edition of the Speak! Competition, a public speaking event aimed at showcasing our students' oratory skills. All the candidates underwent an audition process and were vetted by a panel of 5 judges. Then they spent over 2 weeks editing, refining, honing, polishing and, finally, perfecting their speeches.

They attended individual practice sessions and even participated in the English Public Speaking CMA after school-- all in an effort to provide our community with their best possible performance. And what a performance that was! The speakers regaled us with authentic and heart-felt speeches, with emotional performances, and with our fair share of both anticipation and trepidation.

We couldn't be more proud of our students, and on behalf of the entire English department, I would like to thank and congratulate each and every one of you again! We teachers may put in all the work in the world to support you, but ultimately the success of an event like this rests on your shoulders, and you guys carried it like giants. Thank you!

Admiringly, Mr.

Alessio