As a school, we emphasise the need for academic and emotional balance so that students and teachers can better manage commitments inside and outside school. ‘Wellness Week’ at YCIS Shanghai is one of the ways to prioritise wellbeing and wellness within our community. We encourage all students—from K2–Year 13—to engage in mindful, calm activities and to foster a balanced lifestyle comprised of hard work and intentional leisure. The habit of reading also has proven long-lasting benefits for children. We recognise this through our annual 'Book Week' with activities to encourage the love of books and reading. 

本周是上海耀中的“图书周”与“德育周”。五天的时间里，在各类活动与课程的帮助下，学生们有机会进一步领悟阅读的魅力，同时又发展个人品格。

Ms Tania Jordan, Teacher Librarian and Extended Essay Coordinator at YCIS Pudong said,

上海耀中（浦东校区）的图书管理员兼扩展论文教学主任Tania Jordan女士表示，

Research shows that the ability to read and comprehend what we read is a signifier of academic success. However, parents and teachers know that reading does so much more than this. If there is a sensitive issue at home or in the classroom, sharing a book about it is the first tactic that parents and teachers often turn to, even in this day and age. Books, thankfully, are there to help explain, answer, connect, and delve deeper into topics taught at school.

研究表明，出色的阅读能力和理解能力是学业成功的标志。不过，阅读的作用却远不止于此，当学生在家中或课堂上遇到一些敏感问题，家长和教师通常可以通过给学生们讲书上的故事，帮助他们理解。通过阅读，学生能更好地学习课堂内学习的知识。

Students participated in a number of activities during Book Week. One example was author Andy Rash and storyteller Karen Golden sharing their works virtually with children at both Pudong and Puxi campuses, captivating them with their interactive stories. Another highlight of the week was 'Buddy Reading,' where children from higher and lower year levels built bonds and met to share stories. Children across the campuses also enjoyed wearing their pyjamas to school for the day, taking a break from usual classroom activities to cosy up and hear and read some great stories.

在“图书周”期间，作家Andy Rash和Karen Golden和上海耀中的学生分享了他们各自的作品，打开了学生的想象大门。此外，通过"伙伴式阅读"，高年级和低年级的学生互相分享自己最喜爱的书籍、漫画小说、图画书或杂志，展示自己对阅读的热情。

Ms Jordan explained,

Jordan女士解释称，

With busy and productive school days, including CCAs that extend the day even further, it is challenging to find extra time simply to enjoy books and storytelling. Book Week allows us as parents and teachers to make space within the timetable for simply reading and sharing books and stories.

在繁忙的学校生活中，找到额外的时间阅读并不容易。图书周允许家长和老师在不减少课程之余，亦能欢乐阅读。研究表明，阅读可以培养同理心、开放的思维和接受他人的能力。因此，阅读是培养学生全面发展的重要组成部分。

On the final day of Book Week, children in ECE and Primary at YCIS Pudong and Primary at YCIS Puxi came to school dressed as their favourite book characters, embodying the fun and joy of reading and developing a life-long, healthy habit. 

根据上海耀中的传统，在每周的最后一天，孩子们都会打扮成他们最喜欢的书中人物来到学校，并参加主题服装游行，将阅读的乐趣和欢乐气氛推向最高潮。

Even the parents were given the chance to learn more about the impact that reading can have on children’s development. The YCYW Parent Webinar Series on Thursday night of this week, involved an international educator and author, Rebecca Bellingham who shared her reading tips with parents.  If you missed the webinar, you can use the same QR code to continue to access the webinar after the event.

家长也有机会了解到阅读对儿童发展的影响。本周四晚上，在耀中耀华家长网络研讨会系列上，国际教育专家和作家Rebecca Bellingham与家长分享了她的阅读技巧。如果你错过了这次研讨会，欢迎扫描海报中二维码观看回放。

Meanwhile, activities throughout Wellness Week aimed to enhance the wellbeing of all members of the YCIS community and provide knowledge and resources for exploring wellbeing for each child. For example, teachers in Pudong campus led guided mindfulness sessions, bullet journaling, “wellness anthems” played through YCIS FM, “Relax and Read” session in pyjamas, parent workshops and resources for exploring topics such as “gratitude” and “thought reframing”. Meanwhile, Puxi campus also raised awareness to self-care and wellness activities, for example, Mindful Monday, Thank you Tuesday, Walk n' Roll Wednesday, Training Thursday and Funky Feelings Friday.

本周，我们也准备了不同的活动和课程帮助学生发展德育。在浦东校区，老师们开展了正念课程、让学生写子弹日记（bullet journaling）、在YCIS FM频道上播放“德育颂歌”、睡衣阅读时间和为家长准备以“感恩”和“重新思考”为主题的工作坊；而在浦西校区，为了提升学生的自我管理能力和对心理健康的重视，每天都设定了不同的主题——周一专注于他人的感受（Mindful Monday）、周二教育学生常备感恩之心（Thank you Tuesday)、周三加强体育锻炼（Walk n' Roll Wednesday)、周四集中培训（Training Thursday)，而在周五（Funky Feelings Friday），老师们则会教育学生自我保护的技巧等。

Ms Laura Muir, YCIS Pudong School Counsellor and Child Protection Officer said，

上海耀中（浦东校区）的辅导员和儿童保护专员Laura Muir老师提到，

We know students better experience success when they have grit, flow, and resilience, and all of that comes from mental wellness. Support from loved ones and finding space for mindful activities predicts higher academic achievement.

我们知道，当学生们心理健康时，他们更有可能拥有勇敢、灵活和有韧性的品质，而亲人的支持和多方位的心理关注，也会助力学生达到更好的学术水平。

Ms Jana van Zyl, YCIS Puxi Head of Student Support and Child Protection Officer also mentioned, 

上海耀中（浦西校区）学生支持与保护中心主管和儿童保护专员Jana van ZYL也提到，

We believe wellness exists when a child’s developmental needs are consistently met in the following areas: physical health and safety, emotional health and safety, social competencies, mental health and safety, intercultural and global citizenship, spiritual health and safety, learning and character development. It is important for students to have a balance in these areas so that they can learn. If they are struggling in one of these areas then learning is harder and they cannot retain information or focus on their learning.

我们相信，德育存在于以下方面：身体健康和安全、情感健康和安全、社会能力、心理健康和安全、跨文化和全球公民身份、心理健康和安全、学习和性格发展。而对学生来说，在这些方面取得平衡是很重要的，这样他们才能学习。如果他们在其中一个方面遇到了困难，便会影响到储存信息或专注于学习，那么学习就更难了。

To fulfil our principles and practices, our educators must engage in activities that develop each child emotionally, academically, and socially. By dedicating time to explore wellbeing and reading with our students, teachers, and parents, we promote the importance and encourage growth in these areas.

为了实现耀中的使命、理念与实践，我们的教育工作者必须参与到不同的活动中，帮助每个孩子在情感、学术和社会上得到发展。我们可以很自豪地说，通过探索幸福和品读书籍，我们促进了孩子们在这些领域的发展。

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