六个关键词，哈罗两大校长对话分享什么是真正的哈罗教育

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2月20日，英国哈罗公学校长Mr. Alastair Land到访哈罗横琴，为学校举行了一场具有里程碑意义的教育讲座。这次到访标志着英国公学校长首次来到横琴，并恰逢哈罗横琴四周年生日，具有双重重要意义。Mr. Land和哈罗横琴校长Mr. Luke Bartlett进行了分享哈罗独特教育理念的讲座，吸引了家长和意向家长们的参与。两位校长的对话充满智慧，深刻揭示了哈罗如何将学术卓越与品格培养、领导力培养和社区参与相结合。

Mr. Luke Bartlett在讲座开始时热情地欢迎了Mr. Land和到场的家长。他强调了此次访问的重要性，指出这是Mr. Land首次访问横琴，也是哈罗公学校长首次来到学校。“我们有哈罗的DNA，”Mr. Bartlett说道，“这不仅体现在我们的外表、哈罗蓝和徽章中，更体现在我们每个学生和教职工的细胞中。我们严肃对待我们的传统，并为其所代表的高标准感到自豪。”

Mr. Bartlett还强调了哈罗横琴如何在继承传统哈罗做法的同时，创造出独特的传统。例如，Long Ducker（慈善长跑）就体现了学校与哈罗根源的联系。同时，学校也引入了新的传统，比如日益发展的赛艇项目。“我们拥有所有哈罗学校中最好的赛艇设施，”Mr. Bartlett指出，“我们正在充分利用这些设施。”学校于去年11月举办了首次年度赛艇比赛，吸引了剑桥大学和耶鲁大学等知名院校的参与，进一步巩固了在全球哈罗大家庭中的地位。

讲座的核心内容聚焦于哈罗的全人教育理念。Mr. Bartlett和Mr. Land强调，哈罗教育不仅仅是关于学术成就，更是关于培养全面发展的个人。“我们并不认为学术工作和课外活动之间存在竞争，”Mr. Bartlett解释道，“课外的成功——无论是在体育、音乐还是戏剧方面——带来自信、快乐和目标感，这反过来又能提升学术表现。在英国有着极其悠久的传统，我们带着充分的知识将这一传统带到了这里，并且知道它是行得通的。”

Mr. Land也表达了相同的观点，他表示：“这是我们自然的做法。这不是噱头，而是我们的DNA的一部分。我们已经践行了453年，我们希望能够继续下去。”他强调，哈罗的使命不仅是培养学术成功的学生，还要培养那些具有强烈的价值观——勇气、谦和与互助的学生。

随后，讨论转向了现代世界中领导力所需的技能和价值观。Mr. Bartlett强调了批判性思维、情商、解决问题的能力和自律的重要性。“这些技能对于21世纪的成功至关重要，”他说，“我们不知道未来会有哪些工作岗位，但我们知道这些技能将帮助我们的学生适应并茁壮成长。”

Mr. Land进一步阐述了领导力的两个层面：学校内部和学校外部。他说：“学校内的领导力是一个特权空间。我们可以定义氛围和气质，确保四个价值观——勇气、荣誉、谦和和互助——贯穿我们所做的一切。”他强调，领导力不仅限于正式角色；即使是像捡垃圾这样的简单行为，也可以是领导力的表现，因为你在说“不”，你想要一个良好的环境。“每个人都是领导者，”他称，“我们希望我们的学生理解，领导力就是每天都要承担责任。”

在讲座中，Mr. Land和Mr. Bartlett思考了在快速变化的技术时代教育的未来。他们承认人工智能（AI）的变革潜力，但强调了人类智力和价值观的持久重要性。

“今天我们对人工智能有一种执念，似乎一切都不再一样。这种情况在人类历史上不断发生。所以，作为一名教育工作者，我从中得到的启示是：是的，有人工智能，但我们能否记住，应该将原创智能放在中心——我们自己的智能，孩子们和年轻人的智能。不要把AI放在中心，应该把年轻人放在中心，确保他们为将要发生变化的世界做好准备。我们都知道，当我们用键盘打字时，我们的思维方式与用钢笔或拿着毛笔时不同，这并不是说AI是我们孩子唯一需要掌握的东西，他们需要成为完整的、能茁壮成长的全人。”Mr. Land说道。

Mr. Bartlett分享了哈罗横琴如何将AI融入课程中，教导学生如何有效使用AI平台，同时鼓励他们批判性地思考AI的影响。“我们不仅在为学生准备今天的工作，更是在为他们未来面临的挑战和机遇做准备，”他说。

讲座的另一个重点是哈罗如何为学生进入世界顶级大学做准备。Mr. Land解释道，哈罗的做法既精细又个性化。“我们将学生与合适的院校匹配，”他说，“我们鼓励他们超越眼前的选择，考虑全球的大学。我们的目标是帮助他们找到最适合他们志向和才能的学校。”

Mr. Bartlett表示：“我们是哈罗大家庭的一部分，作为一个集团，我们在亚洲以及伦敦都有着丰富的经验和专业知识。例如，我们有一位来自哈罗香港的大学顾问，每年会访问我们三到四次。我们有一位优秀的大学指导顾问。包括我在内，我们有许多教师在帮助学生申请顶级大学方面拥有丰富经验。”

他补充道，大学准备工作远在申请过程之前就开始了。“这是从小培养正确的习惯，”他说，“无论是热爱阅读、对音乐的激情，还是对体育的投入，这些早期的经历塑造了学生能够在大学以及之后的生活中茁壮成长的技能和价值观。”

寒假期间，哈罗横琴高年级学生

到香港理工大学进行商科学习。

两位校长都强调了学校与家长之间合作的重要性。Mr. Land感谢家长在为孩子教育奠定基础方面的作用，而Mr. Bartlett则强调了哈罗横琴与家庭之间的紧密沟通。“我们重视与家长的合作，”他说，“您的参与和反馈对于我们的持续改进至关重要。”

讨论还涉及了学校与当地社区的互动。Mr. Bartlett表示，他致力于培养学生的同情心和社会责任感。“我们希望学生能意识到，自己所拥有的一切并非理所当然，并学会回馈社会，”他说，“通过社区服务和慈善项目，我们旨在培养他们的全球公民意识。”

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On February 20th, Harrow Hengqin welcomed Mr. Alastair Land, the Head Master of Harrow School in the UK, for a landmark educational lecture. This visit marked the first time a Harrow Head Master had set foot in Hengqin, and it coincided with the school's fourth anniversary, making it a doubly significant occasion. The event, attended by parents and prospective parents, provided a platform for Mr. Land and Mr. Luke Bartlett, Head Master of Harrow Hengqin, to share their insights on Harrow's distinctive approach to education. Their dialogue was rich with wisdom, offering a deep understanding of how Harrow blends academic excellence with character development, leadership training, and community engagement.

Mr. Luke Bartlett opened the session by warmly welcoming Mr. Land and the attendees. He emphasized the significance of the visit, noting that it was not only Mr. Land's first trip to Hengqin but also the first time a Harrow Head Master had visited the school. "We have Harrow DNA," Mr. Bartlett declared, "and it's evident not just in our appearance, colors, and crests, but in every cell of our students and staff. We take our heritage seriously and are proud of the high standards it embodies."

Mr. Bartlett highlighted how Harrow Hengqin has embraced traditional Harrow practices while also creating unique traditions. For instance, the Long Ducker, a community fun run,  reflects the school's connection to its roots. At the same time, the school has introduced new traditions, such as its growing rowing program. "We have the best rowing facilities among all Harrow schools," Mr. Bartlett noted, "and we are making the most of them." The school hosted its first annual regatta last November, attracting participants from prestigious institutions like Cambridge and Yale, further cementing its place in the global Harrow community.

The heart of the lecture focused on Harrow's holistic approach to education. Mr. Bartlett and Mr. Land emphasized that a Harrow education is not just about academic achievement but also about nurturing well-rounded individuals. "We don't see a competition between academic work and extracurricular activities," Mr. Bartlett explained. "Success outside the classroom—whether in sports, music, or drama—gives confidence joy and purpose, which in turn enhances academic performance. There is an enormously long tradition of this in the UK and we bring this here in the full knowledge that it works."

Mr. Land echoed this sentiment, stating, "This is something we do naturally. It's not a gimmick; it's part of our DNA. We've been doing this for 453 years, and we hope to carry on." He emphasized that Harrow's mission is to develop not only academically successful students but also individuals with strong values, courage, humility, and a sense of fellowship.

The discussion then turned to the skills and values necessary for leadership in the modern world. Mr. Bartlett highlighted the importance of critical thinking, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and self-discipline. "These skills are vital for success in the 21st century," he said. "We don't know what jobs will exist in the future, but we do know that these skills will help our students adapt and thrive."

Mr. Land expanded on this by discussing leadership at two levels: within the school and beyond. "Leadership in school is a privileged space," he said. "We can define the environment and ethos, and we ensure that four values—courage, honour, humility and fellowship—run through everything we do." He emphasized that leadership is not limited to formal roles; even simple actions, like picking up litter, can be acts of leadership because you're saying no and you want a good environment. "Everyone is a leader," he declared. "We want our students to understand that leadership is about taking responsibility every day."

In the lecture, Mr. Land and Mr. Bartlett reflected on the future of education in an era of rapid technological change. They acknowledged the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) but emphasized the enduring importance of human intelligence and values.

"We have a fixation today about artificial intelligence and that nothing seems to be the same again.  This keeps on happening in human history. So, for me as an educationist what it tells me is that yes there is artificial intelligence but can we remember what needs to be at the center which is original intelligence, our intelligence, the intelligence of our children and our young people. Let's not put the AI in the middle. Let's put the young people in the middle and make sure that they are prepared for worlds that are going to change. We all know that we think differently when we're typing on a keyboard compared with when we have a pen or when we're holding a brush so that's not saying that AI is the only thing that our children need to be equipped with, they need to be whole human beings to thrive." Mr. Land said.

Mr. Bartlett shared examples of how Harrow Hengqin is integrating AI into its curriculum, teaching students how to use AI platforms effectively while also encouraging them to think critically about its implications. "We are preparing our students not just for the jobs of today but for the challenges and opportunities of the future," he said.

A key focus of the lecture was how Harrow prepares students for admission to the world's top universities. Mr. Land explained that Harrow's approach is sophisticated and individualized. "We match students to institutions," he said. "We encourage them to look beyond the immediate options and consider universities globally. Our goal is to help them find the best fit for their aspirations and talents."

Mr. Bartlett said, "We are part of the Harrow family and there is enormous experience and expertise as part of the group out here in Asia as well as back in London. For example, we have a university advisor who visits us three or four times a year from Hong Kong. We have our own excellent university guidance counselor. We have quite a lot of teachers including myself who are very experienced in guiding people to top universities."

He added that preparation for university begins long before the application process. "It's about developing the right habits from a young age," he said. "Whether it's a love of reading, a passion for music, or a commitment to sports, these early experiences shape the skills and values that will enable students to thrive at university and beyond."

During the winter holidays, upper school students from Harrow Hengqin visited the Hong Kong Polytechnic University for business studies.

Both Head Masters stressed the importance of collaboration between the school and parents. Mr. Land thanked parents for their role in laying the foundation for their children's education, while Mr. Bartlett highlighted the strong communication between the school and families at Harrow Hengqin. "We value the partnership with parents," he said. "Your involvement and feedback are crucial to our continuous improvement."

The discussion also touched on the school's efforts to engage with the local community. Mr. Bartlett expressed his commitment to fostering a sense of compassion and social responsibility among students. "We want our students to appreciate their privileges and give back to society," he said. "Through community service and charitable initiatives, we aim to instill in them a sense of global citizenship."