构建全球化教育社区，广州斐特思再迎远客

继英国费得斯公学董事会代表团、学生们到访交流与研学之后，广州斐特思再次迎来远方的宾客——新西兰丰盛湾第一中学的校长Garry de Thierry和凯陶学校国际部校长Fiona Zhao等人一行，他们带着毛利族的古老文化和新西兰教育的独特理念到访。

Following the enriching visit and exchange program with a delegation from Fettes College in the UK, Fettes College Guangzhou has once again extended its hospitality to esteemed guests from afar - this time to Principal Garry de Thierry from Rotorua Intermediate School and Fiona Zhao, Head of the International Department at Kaitao Intermediate School, among others. They brought with them the ancient culture of the Māori people and the distinctive educational philosophies of New Zealand.

作为一所提供高品质教育的学校，广州斐特思始终秉持开放与包容的理念，不断拓展与海外名校的联系，融合多国教育优势，汇聚各地优质教学资源。在精益求精的道路上，为学生们打造一流的多元化、国际化成长平台。

在交流中，中外方总校长郑雷女士和盖朗宁先生热情地向来宾介绍了学校教育理念、课程体系等内容。

“学校首要目标是为学生提供优质教育。一所出色的国际学校，管理者应具备深刻的多文化理解力，通过‘走出去’与‘请进来’相结合的方式，创造一个真正无界的学习环境。”

广州斐特思与丰盛湾第一中学就学校管理、教师培训、学生全面发展等多个议题达成共识，并签署合作协议。协议涵盖加强师资培训、开展学生交换项目，以及在科学、艺术、体育和夏令营等教育研究领域展开深度合作。

Thierry先生表示：“我们非常希望以此为契机，搭建两校教育交流平台，建立长期合作机制，加强彼此在国际教育的深度交流，相互借鉴经验，提升教育品质。”

As an institution committed to delivering high-quality education, Fettes College Guangzhou consistently adheres to principles of openness and inclusivity. It actively seeks to broaden its connections with prestigious schools abroad, incorporating a wealth of international educational strengths and gathering superior teaching resources from around the world. In its quest for excellence, the school is dedicated to crafting a premier, diverse, and international platform for the holistic growth of its students.

During the visit, the Expat and Chinese Heads of the College, Mr. Jeroen Gakes and Ms. Julie Zheng, warmly introduced the school's educational ethos and curriculum framework to the delegates. "Our foremost objective is to offer students an exceptional education. Outstanding international schools should have administrators with a profound understanding of multiculturalism. We can create a truly borderless learning environment by embracing a strategy that combines 'reaching out' with 'welcoming in."

An accord was reached between Fettes College Guangzhou and Rotorua Intermediate School on various aspects, such as school management, teacher training, and comprehensive student development, leading to the signing of a collaborative agreement. This agreement encompasses enhancing teacher training programs, initiating student exchange initiatives, and fostering in-depth cooperation in fields of educational research such as science, arts, athletics, and summer camps. Mr. Thierry stated, "We are eager to use this opportunity to establish an educational exchange platform between our schools, setting up a long-term cooperation framework, intensifying our mutual engagement in international education, sharing experiences, and elevating the quality of education."

协议完成后，双方举行了新西兰毛利族最为庄重的“碰鼻礼”。中外方总校长肃然站立，Thierry先生依次与他们进行额头和鼻尖的轻触。这见证了两校之间深厚的友情。

未来，两校将充分发挥各自资源优势和影响力，为学生提供更多学习机会和更广阔的发展空间。

这份跨越万里的情谊，凝聚成双方精心准备的礼物。广州斐特思送上载有学生画作的丝巾与领带艺术品，寓含着吉祥如意和马到功成的美好祝愿；而新西兰代表团则带来了独特的手工艺品。

Following the completion of the agreement, both parties conducted the Hongi, a ceremonious Maori ‘nose-pressing’ greeting. The principals from local and overseas schools stood with solemnity as Mr Thierry gently pressed his forehead and nose against theirs. This act bore witness to the profound friendship between the two schools. Moving forward, both institutions will leverage their respective resources and influence to offer students more learning opportunities and a broader horizon for development.

This transcontinental bond was symbolised through thoughtfully prepared gifts. Fettes College Guangzhou presented art pieces featuring student paintings on scarves and ties, embodying wishes of prosperity and success; meanwhile, the New Zealand delegation brought unique handcrafted items.

为促进两校的友好交流，代表团为中学生们带来新西兰校园生活和教学实践的精彩讲座。他们在分享中特别提到，新西兰学校非常重视学生的运动精神，孩子们会参加跳伞、冲浪、潜水等运动。与广州斐特思提倡的卓越运动精神不谋而合。学生们纷纷提问：“两地之间学科课程有什么异同”、“新西兰学生如何安排作息时间”等，代表团详尽地解答了每一个问题，进一步点燃了学生们对新知、新域的探求火花。

To enhance the friendly exchanges between the two schools, the delegation delivered captivating lectures to students on campus life and pedagogical practices in New Zealand, highlighting the significant emphasis on physical education in their schools, where students engage in activities like skydiving, surfing, and diving. This resonates with the spirit of excellence in sports promoted by Fettes College Guangzhou. Some of the students asked about the differences in academic courses and daily schedules between the two regions, to which the delegation responded in detail, further sparking the students' interest in what education is like elsewhere.

为表达对代表团的深切谢意，学生们精心准备了节目表演，包括古筝曲《草原英雄小姐妹》和击鼓曲《信徒》。演奏古筝的学生自豪地说：“希望通过传统的古筝表演，让来宾们感受到中华文化的魅力。”

In a show of deep appreciation, the students prepared elaborate performances, including the Guzheng piece "Heroic Sisters of the Grasslands" and the drum performance "Believers." A student playing the Guzheng proudly remarked, "We hope to convey the allure of Chinese culture to our guests through this traditional Guzheng performance."

古筝的琴弦，需要不同的力度与角度才能弹奏出和谐的旋律。正如广州斐特思所相信的——教育是没有边界的，只有通过不同文化和理念的交流碰撞与深度融合，才能培育出具备全球眼光和创新精神的年轻一代。

通过澳洲夏令营、英国研学之旅，以及英国费得斯公学和新西兰学校代表团的来访等一系列国际合作与交流活动，广州斐特思正携手全球优质教育资源，逐步构建全球化教育社区的成长版图。

At Fettes College Guangzhou, we believe that education has no limits, just like the different forces and angles needed to create beautiful melodies on a Guzheng. We understand that fostering a global perspective and nurturing an innovative spirit in the younger generation requires bringing together and integrating diverse cultures and philosophies.

From Australian summer camps and British study tours to hosting delegations from Fettes College UK and New Zealand schools, Fettes College Guangzhou is progressively crafting a growth blueprint for a global education community through international collaborations and exchanges with premier educational resources worldwide.