On the afternoon of September 1st, the VCE College Entrance Examination mobilization meeting for the Senior Three students of the overseas program of our school was held as scheduled in the lecture hall of the International Department. This grand event, meticulously prepared for the students who were about to take the VCE examination, was not only a heartfelt look back on the years of study journey, but also a solemn moment to sound the siren of the final push and illuminate the direction of progress. Teachers and students, with warm eyes and sincere encouragement, jointly infused strength into these dream-chasing teenagers. The entire meeting was filled with the vigor of youth and the beautiful expectations for the future, carrying the deep love and earnest care of everyone for the VCE candidates.
First and foremost, at 2 p.m., the meeting officially began under the chairmanship of Assistant Principal Xu Zuitai, who first extended a warm welcome to all the leaders, teachers, parents and students present. Afterwards, he elaborated on the background and significance of this mobilization meeting, pointing out that at present, we are at a crucial stage of preparing for overseas studies, which is both a sprint period for knowledge accumulation and a test period for psychological qualities, as well as an important turning point for choosing one's life direction. Accordingly, he encouraged the students to cherish the present, seize the opportunities, and take a clear mind and firm steps to walk well every step ahead.
Subsequently, teacher Peng, the representative of the faculty, stepped onto the podium to deliver sincere pre-exam messages and study advice to the students on behalf of all the teachers of the International Department. In his speech, the representative teacher recalled the countless moments spent with the students over the past three years, ranging from lively discussions in class to answering questions after class, from repeated practice tests to heart-to-heart conversations, every detail embodying the deep bond between teachers and students. Regarding the study advice, teacher Peng provided specific and practical guidance from multiple aspects such as time management, review strategies, mental adjustment, and schedule arrangement, and particularly reminded the students to pay attention to a balance between work and rest and maintain physical and mental health to be in the best condition to face challenges.
What's more, as a student representative, Huang Hanyao, with her youthful vigor and firm belief, delivered an inspiring speech to the classmates, confessing that standing on this podium, she felt both honored and somewhat nervous, because she knew that each student had their own unique strengths, hoping to share her sincerity to inject courage and strength into the upcoming senior year life of everyone. The road of senior year will not be smooth all the way. Everyone may encounter bottlenecks in language exams and find it difficult to improve their scores; they may feel exhausted and doubt their efforts when staying up late to review; they may see their classmates making rapid progress while they seem to be stuck. Nevertheless, she encouraged everyone that true strength does not come from never failing, but from quickly getting up after every fall, dusting off the dirt, and continuing to move forward firmly. As long as you have worked hard and strived, no matter the outcome, you can face it calmly and without regrets.
Furthermore, the speech by parent representative Ms. Yang Fan brought the atmosphere of the scene to its emotional peak. The parent representative, using simple and sincere words, expressed the deep love and expectations of parents for their children, who emotionally said, "Children, you are the most proud beings in our hearts. We may not be good at expressing it, but every night of waiting, every carefully prepared meal, and every 'go to sleep early' reminder are our silent companions. Please go ahead and fly, home will always be your warmest harbor." Also, she stated that parents would fully cooperate with the school's various tasks, provide logistical support and psychological assistance, and form an educational synergy with Anqing Foreign Language School to jointly safeguard the path of their children's education.
Last but not the least, amidst the enthusiastic applause from the audience, Principal Hu Qilin stepped onto the stage to deliver a speech on the College Entrance Examination mobilization, which was both profound and heartfelt. Initially, he highly affirmed the outstanding performance and significant progress of this year's Senior Three students in the International Department over the past three years. Additionally, from the perspectives of school development, personal growth, and international vision, he profoundly expounded that studying abroad is not only an individual's choice in academic pursuits but also an important part of the national talent cultivation strategy. Thus, he encouraged the students to set lofty aspirations, integrate their personal dreams into the tide of the times, and tell China's stories and showcase the excellence of Chinese youth on a broader stage. Meanwhile, Principal Hu, with the warmth of an elder, reminded the students that during the final push, they should maintain composure, make scientific plans, and keep a steady pace, not being rushed or discouraged, and with a calm and determined mindset, they should face each challenge. Finally, on behalf of the school, he solemnly promised: Anqing Foreign Language School will do its utmost to provide the students with the highest quality teaching resources and guidance services, helping each student realize their dreams of studying abroad.
In conclusion, in the final part of the meeting, Assistant Principal Xu Zuitai delivered a concluding speech in which he gave a concise summary of the entire meeting and once again thanked all the leaders, teachers, parents and students for their active participation. Subsequently, from a comprehensive perspective, he put forward clear requirements and specific arrangements for key tasks such as the next stage's study plan, the pace of exam preparation, the process of pre-filling college admission applications, and the collaboration between home and school. More remarkably, he emphasized that the final sprint stage lies in persistence and implementation, hoping that the students would transform today's emotions into sustained actions and internalize the teachers' and parents' instructions as the driving force for their progress. Moreover, he offered sincere suggestions to the parents, hoping that home and school would maintain close communication and jointly create a warm, stable and positive preparation environment for the children. In the meantime, Assistant Principal Xu Zuitai expressed his powerful words to all the students: "May you embark on this journey for many years and return as a young person; may you cross mountains and seas and eventually see the stars and the vast sea. Anqing Foreign Language School, the teachers and the parents will always be proud of you and wish you well!"