国旗下演讲｜新时代促使我们重新思考教育的意义，重新审视学习的方式

2025年新年伊始，短暂的双旦假期结束，同学们重新回到博纳校园。

迎接同学们的返校和新的一年，校长陈晓民博士做了2025年首场国旗下的演讲——《保持专注，专注成就表现》。他说：“未来充满了惊喜、激动，也许还有一点令人敬畏。这一新时代促使我们重新思考教育的意义，也促使每一位同学重新审视自己的学习方式。”

在面对新的挑战之时，他勉励同学们要保持专注，专注于重要的事情，并朝着都能实现的伟大目标努力。在2025年有一个专注、正念、卓有成效的开始！

以下是陈博士演讲全文：

大家早上好！欢迎大家回到深圳市博纳学校！

希望你们都度过了一个愉快的两周假期。现在，我们迎来了一个关键的两周，这将为2024年秋季画上句号，并迎接2025年春季的到来。这是一个专注、反思和准备的时刻，让我们在新的一年开启新篇章。

2025年不仅仅是新的一年，它是一个里程碑，标志着21世纪已经过去了四分之一。这是一个被迅速变革定义的世纪，我们正处于由人工智能引领的第四次工业革命时代。未来充满了惊喜、激动，也许还有一点令人敬畏。这一新时代促使我们重新思考教育的意义，也促使每一位同学重新审视自己的学习方式。

人工智能正在改变和颠覆我们的学习方式

在这个革命时代，创造力、批判性思维和持续学习的能力比在学校里学到的具体内容更重要。随着知识变得更加触手可及，你们的思考和适应能力将成为进入未来最宝贵的工具。

2025年也将成为你们许多人生命中的一个关键年份。对于毕业班的同学来说，这一年将迎来期待已久的大学录取通知书，这是你们教育旅程中的一个重要里程碑。对于我们所有人来说，这是一个反思进步并设定大胆目标的机会。

深圳市博纳学校2025海外大学录取喜报（部分）

我经常提醒我的学生，亚历山大大帝在仅仅33岁时就征服了已知的世界。在他最终的胜利时刻，他没有庆祝，而是哭泣，因为他已经没有更多的世界可以征服。而现在，你们大多数人只有他年龄的一半甚至更小。那么，我们在通向伟大的道路上，身处何处呢？

然而，伟大并不是一蹴而就的，它始于小而稳定的步骤。眼下，我们面临的直接挑战就是即将到来的期末考试。那么，我们该如何迎接这一挑战呢？

答案很简单：保持专注。

保持专注意味着拥抱正念。生活中有太多的干扰——情绪、起起伏伏、社交互动和各种不可预测的情况。作为社会性动物，我们的连接会影响我们的心理状态。然而，要成功，我们必须学会在喧嚣中保持专注。这正是正念的重要性所在。

你们中的许多人都知道，我在学校教授物理。有人说，要掌握物理，尤其是量子力学这样的主题，需要接近天才的智慧。实际上，你并不需要成为天才。你真正需要的是保护自己的工作记忆免受心理干扰的能力。

为什么呢？解决物理问题通常需要同时处理五到六个概念。我们的大脑虽然非凡，但最多只能同时处理七个内容。如果你的思维被恐惧、过度思考或不必要的干扰所困扰，你的解决问题能力就会大打折扣。

这一原则不仅适用于物理，也适用于所有高难度的学习任务，比如 TOEFL 或 SAT。你的工作记忆必须全速运转，才能发挥最佳水平。

那么我们如何确保这一点呢？通过保持专注，通过练习正念。

正念是让自己扎根于当下。它是关于放下超出你控制范围的事情——无论是过去、未来，还是他人的看法——并完全专注于手头的任务。

当你复习期末考试时，不要让对结果的焦虑吞噬你。相反，全身心投入理解和解决眼前的问题。当你参加考试时，不要让恐惧或自我怀疑占据你的思想。相反，将你的注意力集中在试题上，相信你的准备。

这里有一个实用的方法：在学习或考试之前，深呼吸五次。在呼吸时，告诉自己：“我在这里，我准备好了，我将全力以赴。” 这一简单的练习可以帮助你重置思维，提高专注力。

保持专注不仅仅是为了学术表现，它是一项生活技能。它将帮助你以清晰和自信的心态应对未来的复杂性。

在我们开始这两周的旅程时，我向你们每个人提出挑战：拥抱本月的主题：保持专注，专注成就表现。

博纳丰富多彩的课堂（部分）

让我们承诺：不仅仅是身体上出席每一堂课、每一次学习时间，更要精神上投入。让我们保护自己的工作记忆，专注于重要的事情，并朝着我们都能实现的伟大目标努力。

谢谢大家，祝愿你们在2025年有一个专注、正念、卓有成效的开始！

Good morning, everyone, and welcome back to Shenzhen Academy of International Education!

I hope you all had a wonderful two-week vacation. Now, as we return, we enter a pivotal two-week stretch that will close out Fall 2024 and usher in Spring 2025. These weeks are a time for focus, reflection, and preparation as we transition into the new year.

2025 is not just another year; it’s a milestone. It marks a quarter of a century into the 21st century—a century defined by rapid, transformative change. We are living in the era of the AI-led Fourth Industrial Revolution. The future ahead is amazing, exciting, and perhaps even a little intimidating. This new age challenges us to rethink what education means and for each of you to reconsider how you approach learning.

In this revolution, creativity, critical thinking, and the ability to learn continuously are far more important than the specific content you memorize in school. As knowledge becomes more accessible, your capacity to think and adapt will be the most valuable tools you carry into the future.

2025 will also be a defining year for many of you. For our graduating class, it will bring the long-awaited college acceptance letters, a landmark achievement on your educational journey. For all of us, it is a chance to reflect on progress and set bold goals for the future.

I often remind my students of Alexander the Great, who at just 33 years old had conquered the known world. At the moment of his ultimate triumph, instead of celebrating, he wept because there were no more worlds to conquer. Now, most of you are half his age or less. The question is: where are we on our path to greatness?

Greatness, however, isn’t achieved all at once. It begins with small, consistent steps. Right now, our immediate challenge lies ahead in the form of final exams. So, how do we meet this challenge?

The answer is simple: Be present.

Being present means embracing mindfulness. Life throws countless distractions our way—emotions, ups and downs, social interactions, and unpredictability. We are social creatures, and our connections with others can influence our mental state. To succeed, however, we must learn to focus amidst the noise. This is where mindfulness becomes critical.

As many of you know, I teach Physics here at SAIE. Physics, they say, requires a borderline genius to master—especially when tackling topics like quantum mechanics. The truth is, you don’t need to be a genius. What you do need is the ability to protect your working memory from mental interference.

Why? Solving physics problems often requires you to juggle five or six concepts at the same time. Our brains, remarkable as they are, can only hold about seven things in working memory at once. If your mind is clouded with fear, overthinking, or unnecessary distractions, your ability to problem-solve diminishes significantly.

This principle doesn’t just apply to Physics; it applies to every high-stakes learning task, from the TOEFL to the SAT. Your working memory must be operating at 100% to perform at your best.

So how do we ensure that? By being present. By practicing mindfulness.

Mindfulness is about grounding yourself in the moment. It’s about letting go of what’s outside your control—whether it’s the past, the future, or the opinions of others—and focusing entirely on the task at hand.

When you study for finals, don’t let anxiety about results consume you. Instead, immerse yourself in the process of understanding and solving the problems before you. When you sit for exams, don’t let fear or self-doubt occupy your thoughts. Instead, center your mind on the questions and trust in the preparation you’ve done.

Here’s a practical way to start: Before you dive into studying or exams, take five deep breaths. As you breathe, tell yourself: I am here. I am ready. I will give my best effort. This simple practice can help reset your mind and improve focus.

Being present is not just about academic performance; it’s a life skill. It’s what will allow you to navigate the complexities of the future with clarity and confidence.

As we embark on this two-week stretch, I challenge each of you to embrace the theme of this month: Be present, Presence for Performance.

Let’s commit to showing up—not just physically but mentally—for every class, every study session, and every moment that shapes who we are becoming. Let’s protect our working memory, focus on what matters, and work toward the greatness we are all capable of achieving.

Thank you, and I wish you all a successful, mindful, and productive start to 2025!