祖孙校园情 ‍《Grandparents' Day》

Junzhi Liang

《与孙辈相伴的温暖时光》

亲爱的Ethan，今天对我们来说，是无比珍贵且难忘的一天。我们满心欢喜地走进你的校园，参加那意义非凡的“祖父母日”活动。

当我们踏入校园的那一刻，青春的气息扑面而来，阳光洒在操场上，映照着一张张充满朝气的脸庞。校园里的一草一木，都让我们感受到了蓬勃的生命力。

而最让我们开心的，是能与你和你的爸爸一起度过这段美好的时光。在校园的各个角落，都留下了我们的欢声笑语。我们一起漫步在林荫小道上，听你爸爸讲述学校里的盛况，这是一所私人开办的且具有四十余年历史的教会学校🏫，环境非常优美，我们参观以后感觉非常满意，希望你能在如此优美的环境里努力学习📖，完成学业并取得优异的成绩。

姥爷用镜头定格下了我们的合影，照片里，我们的脸上洋溢着幸福的笑容，那是亲情的美好见证。你的小手紧紧地握着我们的手，传递着无尽的温暖与爱。

这些照片，不仅仅是影像的记录，更是我们祖孙之间深厚情感的寄托。它们会成为时光的琥珀，将这一天的美好永远珍藏。我们希望，在未来的日子里，当你翻看这本相册时，能想起这一天的快乐，想起我们对你满满的爱。愿这份爱如同校园里的花朵，永不凋谢，陪伴你茁壮成长。

姥爷姥姥（澳大利亚）

2025年2月21日

Warm Moments Spent with Grandchildren

Dear Ethan, today is an extremely precious and unforgettable day for us. We joyfully entered your school campus to participate in the significant "Grandparents' Day" event.

The moment we stepped onto the campus, the breath of youth rushed towards us. The sunlight spilled onto the playground, shining on the faces full of vitality. Every plant and tree on the campus made us feel the vigorous vitality.

What made us the happiest was being able to spend this wonderful time with you and your father. Laughter and cheerful voices were left in every corner of the campus. We strolled along the tree-lined path together and listened to your father talk about the grandeur of the school. This is a private church school with a history of more than forty years 🏫. The environment is very beautiful, and we were very satisfied after the visit. We hope that you can study hard in such a beautiful environment 📖, complete your studies, and achieve excellent results.

Grandpa captured our group photo with the camera. In the photo, our faces are beaming with happy smiles, which is a beautiful testament to our family affection. Your little hands held our hands tightly, conveying endless warmth and love.

These photos are not just records of images but also the sustenance of the deep affection between us grandparents and grandchildren. They will become the amber of time, forever preserving the beauty of this day. We hope that in the days to come, when you look through this photo album, you will remember the joy of this day and the full love we have for you. May this love be like the flowers on the campus, never withering, and accompany you to grow up healthily.

Grandpa and Grandma (Australia)

Friday morning, February 21, 2025

Norwest Christian College

这是一所位于澳大利亚新南威尔士州的基督教学校🏫

学校概况

• 建校时间：1980年

• 学校位置：

位于悉尼发展最快地区的中心，坐落在15英亩宁静的半乡村环境中，地址为新南威尔士州里弗斯通麦卡洛克街和摄政街拐角处。

• 学校规模：

约有900名学生，教职工人数在51-200人之间。

• 学校类型：

基督教学校，提供从幼儿园到12年级的教育。

教育理念

• 愿景：

让学校社区的每个人都能感受到深深的联系感、喜悦和责任感。

• 使命：

以目标为导向，与学生、家长等建立合作关系，共同培养学生。

• 价值观：

包括爱与服务、信仰与正直、真理与智慧、正义与怜悯、善良与同情、勇气与毅力、责任与尊重。

课程设置

• 基础课程：

涵盖圣经研究、英语、汉语、数学、音乐、个人发展、健康与体育、科学、技术、视觉艺术、地理、历史等。

• 拓展课程：

为有学术天赋的学生提供学术拓展课程，让他们将高阶思维应用于具有挑战性的现实世界情境中。

校园设施

• 学习空间：

学生们享有现代化、空调配备、技术丰富的学习环境，包括互动白板和无线网络接入。

• 体育设施：

拥有大型运动场、多用途球场，可进行篮球、网球、排球等运动。

• 艺术设施：

设有音乐和录音室、视觉艺术工作室、暗房和数码摄影工作室等。

课外活动

• 体育活动：

学校的体育项目为3年级到12年级的学生提供了参与各种运动的机会。

• 表演艺术：

艺术在学校生活和学生个人发展中扮演着重要角色，学生可以参与音乐、舞蹈、戏剧等表演艺术活动。

学费与奖学金

• 学费：

2024年幼儿园到12年级的总学费包括学费、课程资源费和家长参与项目费用，早期学习中心和校外托管按日收费。

• 奖学金：

提供高达50%的部分奖学金和100%的全额奖学金，涵盖学费部分，课程资源费等，其他费用仍需全额支付。

Norwest Christian College

This is a Christian school located in New South Wales, Australia 🏫

School Overview

• Establishment Year: 1980

• School Location:

Located in the heart of the fastest-growing area in Sydney, it is situated in a peaceful semi-rural environment covering 15 acres. The address is at the corner of McCulloch Street and Regent Street, Riverstone, New South Wales.

• School Size:

There are approximately 900 students, and the number of teaching and administrative staff ranges from 51 to 200.

• School Type:

It is a Christian school that provides education from kindergarten to Grade 12.

Educational Philosophy

• Vision:

Enable everyone in the school community to feel a deep sense of connection, joy, and responsibility.

• Mission:

Be goal-oriented and establish partnerships with students, parents, etc., to jointly cultivate students.

• Values:

Including love and service, faith and integrity, truth and wisdom, justice and mercy, kindness and compassion, courage and perseverance, responsibility and respect.

Curriculum

• Basic Courses:

Covering Bible studies, English, Chinese, mathematics, music, personal development, health and physical education, science, technology, visual arts, geography, history, etc.

• Enrichment Courses:

Provide academic enrichment courses for academically talented students, enabling them to apply high-level thinking to challenging real-world situations.

Campus Facilities

• Learning Spaces:

Students enjoy modern, air-conditioned, and technology-rich learning environments, including interactive whiteboards and Wi-Fi access.

• Sports Facilities:

Equipped with a large sports field and multi-purpose courts, where sports such as basketball, tennis, and volleyball can be played.

• Art Facilities:

There are music and recording studios, visual arts studios, darkrooms, and digital photography studios, etc.

Extracurricular Activities

• Sports Activities:

The school's sports program provides students from Grade 3 to Grade 12 with opportunities to participate in various sports.

• Performing Arts:

Art plays an important role in school life and students' personal development. Students can participate in performing arts activities such as music, dance, and drama.

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

• Tuition Fees:

In 2024, the total tuition fees for kindergarten to Grade 12 include tuition fees, curriculum resource fees, and parent participation program fees. The Early Learning Centre and after-school care are charged on a daily basis.

• Scholarships:

Partial scholarships of up to 50% and 100% full scholarships are provided, covering the tuition fee portion, curriculum resource fees, etc. Other fees still need to be paid in full.

“姥爷姥姥日”校长讲话录音

校园美景

学校停车场

空中篮球场

Ethan正在上课

(后排左起第四名是大外孙Ethan)

“老爷姥姥日”祖孙合影留念

爸爸送女儿Audrey上学

澳洲校园“祖母日”有感

当我们踏入澳大利亚Norwest Christian College的校园，参加外孙Ethan学校的“祖母日”活动时，一种别样的温暖与新奇之感涌上心头。刚进学校大门，我们便被满满的温暖与善意包围。活动开始前，学校工作人员为我们这些老人准备的新鲜水果、精致点心和香浓的牛奶咖啡，让我们感受到了贴心的关怀。

漫步校园时，这里的一草一木都散发着宁静与生机。现代化且配备先进技术的学习空间，彰显着学校对教育的重视。而那大型运动场、艺术工作室等设施，又体现了学校对学生全面发展的培育理念。

当我们参观完校园后发现，基督教学校的特色也愈发鲜明。爱与服务、信仰与正直等价值观，不仅体现在校园的绿化设计中，更融入到了每一个教职员工和学生的言行举止里，孩子们一个个专注的神情面貌，让我们看到了信仰的力量。

这一天，我们不仅见证了外孙的学习环境，更感受到了这所学校独特的魅力。愿Ethan能在这片充满爱与希望的土地上，茁壮成长，带着学校赋予的美好品质，走向更广阔的未来。

Thoughts on "Grandparents' Day" at an Australian School Campus

When we stepped onto the campus of Norwest Christian College in Australia to participate in the "Grandparents' Day" event at our grandson Ethan's school, a unique feeling of warmth and novelty welled up in our hearts. As soon as we entered the school gate, we were surrounded by overwhelming warmth and kindness. Before the event started, the fresh fruits, delicate snacks, and fragrant milk coffee prepared by the school staff for us elderly people made us feel the thoughtful care.

When strolling around the campus, every plant and tree exuded a sense of tranquility and vitality. The modern learning spaces equipped with advanced technology demonstrated the school's emphasis on education. The facilities such as the large sports field and art studios reflected the school's educational philosophy of cultivating students' all-round development.

After our campus tour, we found that the characteristics of the Christian school became even more distinct. Values such as love and service, faith and integrity were not only reflected in the campus greenery design but also integrated into the words and deeds of every faculty member and student. The focused expressions on the children's faces showed us the power of faith.

On this day, we not only witnessed our grandson's learning environment but also felt the unique charm of this school. We hope that Ethan can thrive on this land full of love and hope, and with the wonderful qualities bestowed by the school, step into a broader future.