G12 團隊建設活動

新文明 | New Civilization

九月二日清晨，帶上睡袋和帳篷、背上打包好的行囊，12年級全體學生踏上了期盼已久的團隊建設活動。在為期兩天的旅行中，學生們創立了自己的“文明”、搭建了各自的居所、用打火石點燃篝火、親自烹飪食物、圍坐在一起玩“真心話大冒險”，并肩躺下欣賞山區漫天的星光。

On Monday, September 2nd, THIS’12th graders embarked on their long-anticipated overnight camping trip. With huge backpacks, hands full of sleeping bags and tents, and looks of excitement, they were on their way. Over the course of two days, they built their own “civilizations,” constructed their own shelters, cooked their own meals with campfires they started with flint stones, sat together for games of Truth or Dare, and watched the skies for falling meteors. These students have very strong relationships, made even stronger during the camping trip.

They would choose these same lovely people if they were to camp again.

OUR REFLECTIONS

感謝此次活動，讓我有機會能暫時逃離電子設備，以及它們帶來的無休止的工作。在沒有外界干擾的環境里，我們能夠真正地了解對方，拉近彼此的距離。我再次感受到了這個集體的團結和創造力，也十分榮幸成為其中的一份子。

I’m so grateful for this chance to momentarily stay away from electronics and the constant reminders to do work that comes with it, because we are truly able to form deeper connections and understandings of each other when put in an environment without external distractions. I once again felt how supportive and creative this community is and feel honored to be part of it.

-----Celine Lee

It was the first time I saw so many stars. We also had a lot of fun playing frisbee and getting in the water together, as well as cooking food.

-----Charlie Liu

除了歷史課上的寥寥帶過，我從來沒有思考過人類文明是如何建造的。十二年級的我們總是忙于日漸堆積的瑣事。這次旅行讓我對生活有了新的認識。我們創造自己的文明，牽手爬上陡峭的小山坡，圍坐在一起分享心情，努力學習野外生存技能…最重要的是，我們拋開摻雜在生活中的灰塵，和珍惜的人欣賞頭頂的星空。

I have never thought about how human civilizations were built. We have always been busy with daily trivial matters since we entered G12. The community building trip gave me a new understanding of life. We built our own civilization, climbed the steep hill hand in hand, sat together sharing feelings, learnt outdoor survival skills…Most importantly, we have forgotten the hustle and bustle of the life and watched the starry sky with those wonderful people.

-----Nicole Zhang

高中生活像是一段冒險旅程

十二年級的你們開始面臨學業和社會的雙重壓力希望此次旅行能讓你們短暫地忘記煩惱發現集體的團結感恩朋友的陪伴贊美自身的能力在今后的一整個學年，乃至未來的每一天有前程可奔赴、亦有歲月可回首High school life is a non-stop thrill ride.

There is obviously academic pressure as a senior

but there is also social pressure.

Hope this trip can momentarily make you stay away from these pressures.

to discover the strength of unity

to appreciate the companion of friends

to applaud for your outstanding abilities

Let’s live in the moment and take it all in.

作者Written| G12Students, Hanyin Song

圖片Pictures|Chao Qian,CatherineZhao

編輯Edited| Hanyin Song

審核Audited| Jeff Joyce, Toni Dong, Lan Yi, Wenping Li