牛顿中文学校SEP第15次中国行转眼就结束了,感谢桂林中学的精心安排和接待,我们的学生得以全方位的短暂体验中国高中生的学习生活,我们的学生也在18次宣讲中锻炼了自己,得到快速成长。 和每一次中国行一样,中国学生的热情和善良让我们的学生真切感受到什么是宾至如归。青年人间的热情来得那么快,那么真,虽然只是一周的时间,分别已经恋恋不舍,居然看到双方都在手写临别赠言,友谊的种子俨然已经埋在双方的心里。 You will shape the world! (文: 摘自带队老师曹景雁微信朋友圈)
牛顿中文学校(NCLS)的SEP团队近期推出了一项新活动,旨在帮助师生和家长提升智能手机使用技能。这项名为”SEP Digital Literacy Outreach”的活动由支教学生Jasmine Gu和Christina Lu发起。她们多年参与中文学校和SEP的活动,深刻了解许多家长因母语非英语而在使用智能手机和数字技术时面临额外挑战。正是这种洞察激发了她们为社区服务的热情,提出创建“SEP Digital Literacy Outreach” 的活动。
“SEP Digital Literacy Outreach” 活动为志愿者们提供了服务社区的新视角,创造了与社区深入互动的宝贵机会。团队将持续改进方法,收集反馈,了解社区需求热点,致力于帮助中文学校社区更好地适应数字化时代的挑战。通过这些努力,SEP团队不仅提升了社区成员的数字素养,也为志愿者们提供了宝贵的领导力和沟通技能培养机会。
此外,校董事 Eric Shi、SEP 会长万劲和方华、校刊主编李青俊等也多次到场,不仅关心志愿者的签到情况,还亲自陪伴特需孩子,与他们互动交流,并与家长们耐心沟通,倾听他们的需求与建议。每一次的到访和关怀,既是对特需家庭的温暖支持,更是着眼未来,思考如何为这个群体提供更加细致、周到的服务,让每一个孩子都能在充满关爱的环境中茁壮成长。
Date: August 24, 2024 Location: Auburndale Park, Newton
Attendees: Helen Cao, Shirley Chen, Naizhong Chiu, Hua Fang, Nan Liang, Jun Liu, Jianqing Lou, Jing Wan, Ming Xia, Yujuan Yuan, Ling Zheng, Jackie Zhou, Qionglin Zhou.
Meeting Highlights:
Accomplishments of 2023-2024:
SEP had a successful year with many highlights. Jing Wan debriefed SEP’s impactful programs.
Tennis Fundraisers
Bake Sales
Online Tutoring
FundraisingTalent Show
Fundraising DanceParty
Support NCLS book distribution, Thanksgiving Party, Chinese New Year Gala
Award Ceremony for SEP’s high school seniors
SEP China Trip: Led by Board Chair Faith Hu and Principal Naizhong Chiu, the trip to Wuling High School in Zhejiang Province in April 2024 was a notable success, providing significant support to Chinese students from lower standings.
New Initiative: The IT Assistant program for senior citizens has been well received by the local community.
Financial Review:
Hua Fang presented an overview of SEP’s financial status, highlighting the successful management of funds across various programs.
Vision for 2024-2025:
Continuation of Signature Programs: SEP plans to carry on with its established programs and recruit new volunteers for the upcoming school year.
New Initiatives:
SEP Team for Boston Dragon Boat Festival
New program to help people with disabilities
Upcoming Actions:
Volunteer Recruitment: The SEP, co-led by Jing Wan and Hua Fang, will soon begin recruiting volunteers for school year 2024-2025.
Support for NCLS: Assist with new book distribution.
Student and Parent Meetings: Establish key groups and roles for ongoing programs such as bake sales, online tutoring, and talent shows.
Program Development: Prepare for upcoming events and programs, including the trip to China, fundraising events, and community support activities.
Explore New Opportunities: Maintain contact with schools and organizations to discover and develop new partnerships.
The SEP Working Group values the contributions from all members, volunteers, and supporters, reflecting on the past year’s achievements and looking forward to continued success in the new school year. (Meeting report by Jing Wan)
NCLS Support Education Program (SEP) has been running for 17 years. Teachers, parents and SEP students lead various fundraising events, such as bake sale, talent show, tennis tournament, culture fair, dance party, yard sale etc. to raise funds for underprivileged students. During COVID-19, Newton Chinese Language School SEP team made significant efforts to continue supporting educators and students in China and also made great impact in our local communities.
We welcome NCLS students 8th grade and above to join the SEP team for 2024-2025.