3.29至4.3日,十五名來自書院中文經典的同學在三位老師的帶領下來到南京，展開為期6天的南京遊學之旅。同學們參觀了南京博物館、六朝博物館、江寧織造博物館，讓課堂中的知識「活」了過來。在玄武湖、莫愁湖、紅樓藝文苑等地感受春光，大家一邊品著風味糕點，一邊欣賞爛漫櫻花，好不愜意。在伴著淡淡玉蘭花香的夜晚，大家於朝天宮觀看了《牡丹亭》昆曲表演，近距離感受曲藝魅力。同學們還受邀到訪南京大學體驗了難得一見的古籍修復與活字印刷術。此外，同學們還身著傳統服飾，在沈浸式劇場遊戲中體驗了一場「穿越」冒險，至今令人念念不忘。

簡而言之，在煙花三月，少年們遊覽名勝，遍賞春光，既參觀了歷史人文景觀，又遊覽了自然名勝；既游賞了「千朵萬朵壓枝低」的明媚盛景，又品味了「一夜聽春雨」的情愁。相信此次金陵懷古之旅，會在大家心中留下多彩的回憶。

On March 29th, fifteen students from the Chinese Classics program embarked on a six-day study tour to Nanjing, led by three teachers. The students visited the Nanjing Museum, the Six Dynasties Museum, and the Jiangning Weaving Museum, bringing the knowledge from their classroom to life. They also enjoyed the beauty of Xuanwu Lake, Mochou Lake, and the Honglou Art and Cultural Garden, indulging in the sights of spring while savoring local pastries. In the evening, everyone gathered at the Chaotian Palace to watch a Kunqu opera performance of "The Peony Pavilion," experiencing the charm of this traditional art form up close. The students were also invited to visit Nanjing University, where they had the rare opportunity to learn about the restoration of ancient books and the art of letterpress printing.

In summary, during this beautiful March, the students explored famous landmarks, enjoyed the beauty of spring, and not only visited historical and cultural sites but also immersed themselves in natural wonders. We believe that this journey to Nanjing will leave colorful memories in everyone's hearts.

January 2024

Students in Grade 9 and Grade 10 Comparative Classics showcased their research findings in an engaging presentation held during the first week of January. The topics covered a wide range of artistic and archaeological subjects, including intriguing comparisons of mirrors, female dancing figurines, ancient toilets, and clothing. In the literature unit, students delved into captivating themes such as love, desire, homecoming, and the portrayal of abducted women in ancient texts. The culmination of their hard work and dedication will be displayed through captivating posters during the upcoming Shuyuan Research Week in May 2024. Congratulations to all the students involved for their exceptional achievements!

Ms Brillaux & Dr Zhang 

I am delighted to announce the outcome of the Latin Spelling Bee Inter-House Competition which took place on January 4-5th!

Heartfelt congratulations to Earth House for emerging as the winners of the competition. I would also like to extend my congratulations to Wood and Fire Houses for securing second and third place respectively.

Please be aware that the results of this competition will be taken into consideration for the House Cup standings. A special note of appreciation goes to Mr. LY for diligently adding the points.

Here are the final rankings and points per team member:

1st place: Earth (4 pts) + certificate + gift

2nd place: Wood (3 pts) + certificate

3rd place: Fire (2 pts)

4th place: Water  (1pt)

5th place: Metal (1pt)

Congratulations to all houses!

Ms Brillaux

December 2023

We took a record-breaking 54 students and posters to the annual AGU Conference this year! Students spent a week exploring the large exhibition hall full of amazing research, talking with scientists from around the world, and connecting with other Bright STaRs students at the luncheon hosted by AGU. In addition to the conference, students explored the city by going ice skating, hiking in John Muir Woods National Monument, touring Alcatraz prison, and eating seafood at the iconic Pier 39! 

Fun Fact: San Francisco is America's oldest Chinatown!