"The greatest personal charm of an individual is to strive to become a source of light, illuminating others and warming oneself."

“一个人最大的人格魅力，是努力活成一束光源，照亮别人，也温暖了自己。”

What is the Community Project?

什么是社区设计？

The Community Project is like a beacon, focusing on community and service, encouraging students to engage in service action within the community. In this process, students proactively identify community issues or needs, utilise various disciplinary knowledge and interdisciplinary thinking, and independently design projects. Through continuous exploration, action, and reflection, students actively participate in service activities.

社区设计宛如一盏明亮的灯塔，其光芒聚焦于社区与服务，鼓励学生积极投身于社区中实施服务行动。在这个过程中，学生主动发现社区问题或需要，利用所学的跨学科知识和思维，自主设计课题，通过持续深入的探究、行动和反思，切实参与到社区服务行动中。

In this process, students not only deeply learn and master “Approaches to Learning (ATL)” skills such as self-management, collaboration, and presentation but also develop emotional skills such as focus, perseverance, emotional management, self-motivation, and adaptability. These emotional skills lay a solid foundation for their future growth.

这一过程中，学生不仅掌握了学习方法（ATL），如自我管理、合作学习和成果展示，还培养了专注、毅力、情绪管理、自我激励和应变能力等情感技能，为未来的成长奠定了坚实基础。

On the afternoon of 11th May, all the teachers and students of the Middle School gathered together for the Community Project Exhibition, which was carefully planned and led by G8 students. This exhibition not only showcased the students' creativity and concern for the community but also served as a lively event for cultural exchange within the community.

5月11日下午，斐特思初中部的全体师生迎来了由八年级学生策划并主导的社区设计展。这场展览不仅展示了学生们的创意和对社区的关注，更是一次充满活力的社区文化交流盛会。

Project I: Dream of Animé, Wings of Ideals

项目一：动漫之梦，理想之翼

"Dream of Animé, Wings of Ideals" is a deep exploration of the world of animé. We collect and showcase classic animé characters from the 1980s to the present, characters that have not only witnessed the evolution of animé art but have also been companions to many individuals' personal growth. We encourage members of the community to understand and experience these characters through their unique perspectives, while also inspiring them to unleash their creativity and create their own animé characters. This project serves as a platform for expressing inner thoughts and emotions and as a place to derive positive energy. Let's embark on a journey in the world of animé and discover our own dreams and joy.

“动漫之梦，理想之翼”项目是一次对动漫世界的深入探索。我们收集并展示了从80年代至今深受同学们喜爱的经典动漫角色，这些角色不仅见证了动漫艺术的发展历程，也陪伴着许多人成长。我们鼓励社区成员用个人独特的视角去理解和感受这些角色，同时也鼓励他们发挥创造力，创作属于自己的动漫人物。这不仅是一个表达内心想法和情感的平台，也是一个能够从中获得正能量的地方。让我们一起在动漫的世界里，找到那份属于自己的梦想和快乐。

Project II: Fettes Creative Hub

项目二：斐特思文创汇

The Fettes Creative Hub project aims to promote and advertise our school extensively through innovative cultural and creative products, attracting more exceptional students to join our community. We have carefully designed a wide variety of souvenirs, such as bags, notebooks, badges, etc., with each item infused with the distinctive elements and spiritual essence of our school. Through these unique and distinctive cultural and creative products, we aspire to enable more individuals to experience the allure and cultural significance of our school.

“斐特思文创汇”社区设计项目旨在通过创新的文化创意产品，全面推广和宣传我们学校，吸引更多优秀学子加入我们的大家庭。我们精心设计了一系列别具一格的纪念品，如挂包、笔记本、徽章等，每一件都巧妙地融合了学校的标志性元素和精神内涵。通过这些独具特色的文创产品，我们希望能让更多人感受到学校的独特魅力和文化底蕴。

Project III: Project CareUnity - Empowering School's Hidden Heroes

项目三：致敬校园英雄

The "Project CareUnity - Empowering School's Hidden Heroes" project is a special initiative to pay tribute to the dedicated janitorial heroes who work tirelessly behind our school. We recognise that each janitorial staff member is an essential force within our campus, using their own hands and sweat to create a clean and orderly learning environment for us. To express our respect and gratitude, we have self-taught and personally made cakes to give to them. We hope that these actions can convey our admiration and appreciation for them while also raising awareness among more people about their significance in our campus life.

“致敬校园英雄”项目，是一个特别致敬我们学校背后辛勤付出的保洁英雄们的计划。我们深知，每一位保洁人员都是校园中不可或缺的力量，他们用自己的双手和汗水，为我们创造了一个干净、整洁的学习环境。为了向他们表达敬意和感激，我们自学烘焙并亲手制作了精美的蛋糕送给他们。我们希望这些行动能够传递出对他们的敬佩和感谢，同时也让更多人意识到他们在我们校园生活中的重要性。

Project IV: Mindful Dance - Love Sticky Notes and Venting Box

项目四：心境轻舞——爱心便利贴与心灵释放箱      

"Mindful Dance - Love Sticky Notes and Venting Box" is a community project that integrates love and care, aiming to create a healthy, positive, and loving community environment through two sub-projects: "Love Sticky Notes" and "Venting Box." Love Sticky Notes encourage individuals to write blessings, gratitude, and expressions of love for others or themselves on colourful sticky notes, which are then posted in public areas to spread positivity. The Venting Box provides a safe and private space for people to write down and release their negative emotions and stress, offering them a means of release and relief. Through these two projects, we hope to foster emotional communication among community members, enhance community cohesion and warmth, and allow everyone's state of mind to dance with serenity.

“心境轻舞”是一个集爱心与关怀于一体的社区项目，通过“爱心便利贴”和“心灵释放箱”两个子项目，我们致力于打造一个健康、积极、充满关爱的社区环境。爱心便利贴鼓励大家用彩色的便利贴写下对他人或自己的祝福、感激和关爱，再将它张贴在公共场所，传递正能量。而心灵释放箱则为社区成员提供了一个安全的私密空间，让人们可以放心地写下自己的负面情绪和压力，并将其投入箱内，从而让内心的重负得到释放和缓解。通过这两个项目，我们希望能够促进社区成员之间的情感交流，增强社区的凝聚力和温暖感，让每个人的心境都能轻舞飞扬。

Project Ⅴ: Whispering Aromatherapy: Healing the Soul

项目五：香薰轻语，疗愈心灵

"Whispering Aromatherapy: Healing the Soul" is a project dedicated to helping people relax and unwind through the creation of handmade aromatherapy candles. We firmly believe in the healing power of unique fragrances, as they can soothe tense emotions, alleviate stress, and assist individuals in rediscovering inner calm and harmony. We have not only studied the art of carefully blending essential oils but have also personally crafted our own aromatherapy candles, allowing us to experience moments of tranquility detached from the busyness of everyday life. This project not only provides an opportunity for hands-on creativity but also serves as a journey of soul healing.

“香薰轻语，疗愈心灵”是一个致力于通过亲手制作香薰蜡烛来帮助社区成员放松身心的项目。我们深信，香薰的独特香气具有疗愈的力量，能够舒缓紧张情绪，减轻压力，帮助人们回归内心的平静与和谐。我们不仅学习了如何精心调配精油，并且亲手制作了属于自己的香薰蜡烛，体验从忙碌生活中抽离出来的片刻宁静。这个项目不仅提供了一次亲手创作的机会，更是一次心灵的疗愈之旅。

Project VI: The Fabric of Belonging -  Unveiling Our House Shirt

项目六：归属织梦——学院服新解

"The Fabric of Belonging: Unveiling Our House Shirt" is a project that combines creativity and fashion design. In this project showcase, we have arranged an engaging wishing activity aimed at collecting and expressing the desires and ideas of community members. Our goal is not only to create stylish garments but also to convey the dreams and aspirations of the community through these new designs of academic attire. By presenting these new designs, we hope to ignite a sense of belonging and pride among community members while infusing new vitality into the school's culture.

“归属织梦：学院服新解”是一个融合创意和时尚设计的项目。在这个项目的展示中，我们设置了一个趣味许愿环节，旨在收集和表达社区成员们的愿望和想法。我们的目标不仅仅是设计出一件时尚的学院服，更希望通过这些别处心裁的设计，传递社区成员们的梦想和愿望。通过展示这些新设计的学院服，我们希望能够激发社区成员的归属感和自豪感，同时也为校园文化注入新的活力。

Throughout this community design exploration journey, we have witnessed profound communication and collaboration between teachers and students. With their wealth of experience and expertise, our supervising teachers have guided students in deep exploration and practice of five essential learning skills: communication, self-management, social interaction, critical thinking, and research. Students have not only showcased remarkable creativity and enthusiasm but have also gained valuable experiences and growth through every discussion and hands-on activity.

在这一次的社区设计探索之旅中，我们共同见证了师生之间的深度交流与合作。各位督导老师凭借丰富的经验和专业的知识，引导学生们在人际交流、自我管理、社交互动、深度思考和主题研究五大学习技能上进行了深入的探索与实践。学生们不仅展现出了令人瞩目的创造力和热情，更在每一次讨论与实践中获得了宝贵的经验与成长。