以 “金色丰收” 致敬成长｜博纳学校国庆后首次国旗下演讲

国旗飘扬，初心熠熠。国庆节的欢腾余韵未绝，博纳校园已沐浴在秋日的晨光中。

10月13日博纳学校全体师生齐聚操场，迎来了国庆假期后的第一次升旗仪式。此次国旗下的演讲，我们以「Golden Harvest（金色丰收）」为主题，秋天是收获与感恩的时节，我们以及激励每博纳社区的全体成员，在秋天收获知识、收获成长、收获希望，也是对祖国繁荣昌盛、硕果累累的美好祝愿。

在庄严的国旗下，毕业于剑桥大学的Gregory老师和来自11年级的张凯铭Kira同学带来了精彩的主题演讲。分享了他们对于家国情怀、个人成长与时代责任的深刻见解，为全体师生带来了一场思想与精神的盛宴。

 Gregory 

剑桥大学计算机科学荣誉学士

拥有超过六年的教学经验，

曾在中国执教英语，专长于剑桥国际中学教育普通证书（IGCSE）

和香港中学文凭考试（DSE）课程

Good morning, everyone. Today, I want to tell you about something personal. I want to talk about my journey. I have been thinking about three things: Who am I?What is my purpose?How can I live a meaningful life? I have been asking myself: What is important?What makes me who I am?How can I help others, even in small ways? 

大家早上好。今天，我想和大家分享一些个人的思考。我想谈谈我的成长旅程。我一直在思考三件事：我是谁？我的目标是什么？如何才能过上有意义的生活？我不断问自己：什么才是重要的？是什么塑造了真正的我？我如何才能帮助他人，哪怕只是微小的举动？

At the same time, I have also been looking at the world around me. I have been thinking about people and places that do not always get attention. One of these is rural China — the countryside. There is a special day in China. It is called the Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival. It started in 2018. It is a day to celebrate farmers. There are about 465 million farmers in China. That is about one-third of the population. Many farmers work very hard. But they do not always get recognition or thanks. This festival helps change that. It puts farmers in the spotlight. It helps people see their work and their value. On this day, villages may get: Free health checks, Help with legal problems, Farming lessons and training , Fun activities and sports events led by farmers .

同时，我也在观察周围的世界。我关注那些常常被忽视的人群和地方。其中之一就是中国的乡村。在中国，有一个特别的日子，叫做"中国农民丰收节"。这个节日从2018年开始设立，是专门为农民庆祝的节日。中国大约有4.65亿农民，约占全国人口的三分之一。许多农民辛勤劳作，但并不总能得到足够的认可或感谢。这个节日有助于改变这一现状，它将农民置于聚光灯下，让人们看到他们的劳动和价值。在丰收节期间，乡村里可能会有这些活动：免费的健康检查、法律咨询与援助、农业技术培训和指导、由农民主导的趣味活动和体育赛事……

Also, farmers can sell their products in new ways. They use live streaming and online shops. They can sell fruits, vegetables, and other food directly to people in cities. Some farmers grow new kinds of fruit. For example, some pears are sweeter and last longer. Some crops that used to come from other countries are now grown in China. 

This festival does more than celebrate.It also gives support, connection, and respect to farmers. What I learn from this is simple: We must see the value in things — even if they are small or common. We must connect the city and the countryside. We must connect producers (who make things) and consumers (who buy things). We must respect both old traditions and new ideas. 

This reminds me of my own life. I have learned that meaning does not always come from big goals. Sometimes, it comes from small actions. It comes from paying attention. It comes from caring about real things and real people.

这让我想到了自己的生活。我逐渐明白，意义并不总是源于宏大的目标，它常常来自于微小的行动，来自于用心关注，来自于关心真实的事物和真实的人。

Who am I? I do not have all the answers. But I know this: I want to be someone who shows up. I want to be someone who pays attention. I want to be someone who helps with kindness and honesty. I want to live in a way that is true to myself — and also helps others. Our search for meaning does not have to be alone. We can do it together. We can learn, listen, and serve. And it all starts with caring.Thank you.

Good morning everyone,Today I want to talk about something simple, but very powerful — gratitude. Gratitude means being thankful for the people, things, and moments that make our lives better. It might sound small, but I believe it has the power to make both ourselves and others happier every day.

In my daily life, I try to express gratitude in many little ways.

在我的日常生活中，我尝试用许多小小的方式来表达感恩。

For example, when my parents drive me to school or help me with homework, I don't just say "thanks" — I look them in the eyes and tell them, "I really appreciate it." When my teachers spend extra time explaining something difficult, I write a small note or say "thank you for your patience." When my friends share their snacks or listen to me when I'm upset, I make sure to show that I'm grateful — sometimes by helping them back, or even just giving them a big smile.

比如，当父母开车送我来学校，或者辅导我写作业时，我不只是简单地说声“谢谢”——我会看着他们的眼睛，真诚地告诉他们：“我真的很感激。”当老师花额外的时间为我讲解难题后，我会写一张小纸条，或者对他们说：“谢谢您的耐心。”当朋友们与我分享零食，或在我难过时倾听我的心事，我一定会让他们知道我有多感激——有时是通过回报他们的帮助，有时甚至只是一个大大的微笑。

Another way I express gratitude is by noticing small things.

另一种表达感恩的方式，是留意那些微小的美好。

Every day, I try to think of at least three things I'm thankful for. It could be the sunny weather, a funny moment in class, or a warm meal at home. Doing this helps me realize how lucky I actually am, even when the day isn't perfect.

每一天，我都会试着想出至少三件让我心存感激的事。可能是明媚的阳光，可能是课堂上发生的趣事，也可能是一顿家里温暖可口的饭菜。这样做，能帮助我意识到自己有多么幸运，即使是在不那么完美的日子里。

I also believe actions speak louder than words. So, I try to express gratitude through kind actions — like helping my mom with dishes without being asked, or complimenting someone's effort in a group project. These little things can make someone's day brighter, and that's a great way to say"thank you" without using words. Now, why is it important for us kids to express gratitude?

First, it helps us stay positive. When we focus on what we have, instead of what we don't, we feel more confident and content. Gratitude is like a lens that helps us see the good side of life.

首先，它帮助我们保持积极的心态。当我们关注自己拥有的，而不是缺少的东西时，我们会感到更自信、更满足。感恩就像一副镜片，帮助我们看到生活中美好的一面。

Second, it builds stronger relationships. When we say "thank you," people feel appreciated. They're more likely to be kind and helpful in return. Gratitude creates a circle of kindness — it starts small, but it spreads far.

其次，它能建立更牢固的关系。当我们说“谢谢”时，别人会感受到被重视。他们也更愿意以善意和帮助来回馈我们。感恩能创造一个善意的循环——它始于微末，却能广泛传播。

And finally, expressing gratitude reminds us not to take things for granted. We learn to respect the efforts behind what others do for us — from our teachers' hard work to our parents' endless care. That makes us more thoughtful and mature.

最后，表达感恩提醒我们不要认为一切都是理所当然的。我们学会尊重他人为我们付出的努力——从老师的辛勤工作到父母无微不至的关怀。这让我们变得更体贴、更成熟。

So, in conclusion, expressing gratitude doesn't have to be something big. It can be as simple as a smile, a thank-you, or a small act of kindness. But these small moments can make a big difference — not only in others' lives, but also in our own hearts.

总之，表达感恩不一定需要轰轰烈烈。它可以简单到一个微笑、一句感谢，或一次小小的善意举动。但这些微小的瞬间，却能产生巨大的影响——不仅照亮他人的生活，也温暖我们自己的内心。

Let's all try to make gratitude a habit — because the more we appreciate, the happier we become.Thank you.