遠山相赴 攜愛同行｜浦西校區G4-5 湘西慈善公益探訪活動

“遠山相赴，攜愛同行”

HSID浦西校區G4-5

湘西慈善公益探訪活動

時方七月，綠樹陰濃。近日，上海中學國際部浦西校區四五學段11組家庭與(yu) 四位帶隊老師一同前往湖南省懷化市沅陵縣，開展了一場為(wei) 期四天的慈善公益探訪活動。

作為(wei) 四五學段2025年春季慈善義(yi) 賣會(hui) 的實踐延伸，本次行程與(yu) 湖南弘慧教育發展基金會(hui) 合作，通過實地走訪深入了解幫扶對象的學習(xi) 生活狀況，考察慈善公益項目的具體(ti) 運作模式，讓學生直觀感受公益的實際影響，深刻體(ti) 悟善舉(ju) 所能帶來的深遠意義(yi) 。

PART 01

初識沅陵：底蘊與(yu) 期盼的序章

沅陵，舊稱辰州，曆史悠久，自然資源豐(feng) 富，曾是整個(ge) 湘西地區的政治、經濟、文化中心。這裏是“誇父追日、老當益壯、馬革裹屍”等成語典故的發生地，二酉山、借母溪等山水人文地標令人目不暇接，屈原、王陽明、張學良、沈從(cong) 文等古今名人都曾在這片土地留下足跡。

從(cong) 張家界荷花機場出發，經過四個(ge) 多小時的車程，我們(men) 終於(yu) 抵達了這個(ge) 湖南省地域麵積最大的縣。顧不上休整，全體(ti) 成員立即緊鑼密鼓開始了各項準備工作。施展老師主持了行前培訓，並介紹了本次行程的具體(ti) 安排。

來自弘慧基金會(hui) 秘書(shu) 處的任老師就探訪活動中的注意事項作了詳細說明，負責沅陵縣域的陳老師介紹了當地的教育發展現狀。同學們(men) 邊聽邊記，對接下來幾天的任務也有了更為(wei) 明晰的認識。

PART 02

鄉(xiang) 村訓練：點亮夢想的啟航

7月19日，同學們(men) 來到楠木鋪鄉(xiang) 九校鄉(xiang) 村夏令營，沉浸式體(ti) 驗了一整天的營地活動。

破開清晨的薄霧，我們(men) 驅車前往中原通向大西南的一個(ge) 最重要的關(guan) 隘——辰龍關(guan) 。它不僅(jin) 是曆史上重要的“湘黔古驛道”的核心關(guan) 隘，更是本次鄉(xiang) 土調研的目的地。

同學們(men) 與(yu) 夏令營的弘慧學子混編組隊，或穿行在蒼翠的茶園梯田間，向當地采茶老人求教古法采茶的精髓——如何辨別一芽一葉，摘取出最合適的茶葉；或流連於(yu) 古關(guan) 隘的彎道雕樓之下，辨識磚木結構，觸摸曆史溫度；或潛心查找各處題詞、碑刻，梳理關(guan) 於(yu) 巨蛇化身的古老傳(chuan) 說和辰龍關(guan) 的如煙往事。

回到營地後，各小組成員匯總調研成果，協作完成了一張包含“曆史傳(chuan) 說”、 “自然生態”、“特色茶業(ye) ”和“文旅項目”四大版塊的綜合性調研海報。同學們(men) 不僅(jin) 全情投入，更勇敢站上講台，代表所在小組清晰、流暢地闡述團隊的發現與(yu) 感悟，自信的台風與(yu) 深度的思考贏得了在場所有人的掌聲。

當天下午，一場別開生麵的“家長講堂”在營地舉(ju) 行。八位來自不同行業(ye) 的家長登上講台，分享職業(ye) 智慧與(yu) 人生體(ti) 悟。內(nei) 容涵蓋多元方向：從(cong) 石油產(chan) 業(ye) 和人臉識別技術的前沿發展，到係統化目標設定和性格卡牌遊戲；從(cong) 創業(ye) 中的堅韌性格塑造，到海外求學的奮鬥經曆；從(cong) 基本的金融理念啟蒙，到個(ge) 人成長中的關(guan) 鍵抉擇……這些來自真實人生的智慧碰撞，為(wei) 營員們(men) 洞開了更廣闊的精神視野。

在全天的營地活動中，同學們(men) 不僅(jin) 與(yu) 弘慧學子們(men) 一同就餐、午休，還參與(yu) 了足球主題的晚間活動。綠茵場上交織著歡聲笑語，隨隊的兩(liang) 位“超能爸爸”更是憑借出眾(zhong) 的球技成了場上的焦點，瞬間收獲了一批熱情的小球迷，大家紛紛爭(zheng) 相合影，友誼在奔跑與(yu) 歡笑中持續升溫。

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PART 03

跋山涉水：直擊心靈的走訪

7月20日，11組家庭兵分四路，分別前往池坪、楓香坪、馬底驛和肖家橋等鄉(xiang) 鎮開展走訪活動。沅陵縣依山傍水的地理環境，大大增加了舟車勞頓的強度。蜿蜒曲折、顛簸不平的盤山公路，來回步行一小時的崎嶇山路，有些受訪學生的家甚至還要換乘小船才能到達……那些隱匿於(yu) 蒼翠山巒間的鄉(xiang) 居簡陋異常，但滿牆金燦燦的獎狀卻成為(wei) 了少年毅力最震撼的注腳。

母親(qin) 角色的缺席，父親(qin) 身體(ti) 的羸弱，使得這些弘慧學子們(men) 早已默默擔起照顧家庭的重任，但他們(men) 在物質貧瘠下依然保持著陽光開朗的笑容，不僅(jin) 在學業(ye) 上表現出超強的規劃能力和自我管理能力，還積極在學校新聞員、班長等崗位上鍛煉自己。談到未來，這些身處湘西山鄉(xiang) 的學子們(men) 眼中閃爍著共同的向往之光——進入沅陵一中，不少學長曾從(cong) 那裏走出湘西，叩開清華、北大等頂尖名校的大門，是改變他們(men) 命運的最關(guan) 鍵一步。

是夜，各組同學對當天的走訪活動進行深入複盤，分享了各自的感悟。有的同學從(cong) 鄉(xiang) 間庭院裏的雞犬相聞、豬圈裏的小豬那兒(er) 獲得了新奇而寶貴的“生命課”，被那份未經雕琢的自然之美與(yu) 平靜生活背後隱藏的堅韌觸動了心弦；有的同學感動於(yu) 弘慧學子們(men) 雖身處困境卻始終踏實地朝著目標前進，明白了“艱難困苦，玉汝於(yu) 成”的真諦；還有的同學虛心地向 “學霸” 哥哥姐姐們(men) 請教了高效的學習(xi) 方法和時間管理的訣竅，並表示要學習(xi) 他們(men) 堅持不懈的精神……相信這些感悟也將助力同學們(men) 未來的成長。

PART 04

知行合一：激蕩思維的碰撞

7月21日，公益之旅最後一站來到了沅陵一中，參加了弘慧摯友營的兩(liang) 堂營地課程。第一堂課同學們(men) 學習(xi) 了“公共議事規則”，了解了博爾達記數法、孔多塞規則等科學的投票方法，對比了自由議事與(yu) 羅伯特議事的優(you) 劣，並就“小組成員遲到是否要處罰、手機使用規則、營地垃圾桶設置數量是否合理”等公共議題，與(yu) 八個(ge) 弘慧之家的準高一年級營員一起實踐了從(cong) “動議”到“回應補充”最後“投票表決(jue) ”的議事過程。

第二堂課的主題是“真人圖書(shu) 館”，”選擇大於(yu) 努力嗎、一個(ge) 人的旅行、困難與(yu) 勇氣”——同學們(men) 和家長們(men) 用一個(ge) 個(ge) 引人入勝的關(guan) 鍵詞串聯出豐(feng) 富多彩的故事。“Butterfly in Stomach”的比喻強調了每個(ge) 聲音都重要，“Big Foot”則通過與(yu) 寵物小雞的故事，傳(chuan) 遞出人與(yu) 自然和諧共生的理念；“夢想照進現實”講述了走出農(nong) 村、成為(wei) 上海三甲醫院科室主任的曆程，“內(nei) 向和外向”分享了一個(ge) i人如何變成侃侃而談的教授；由暑假作業(ye) 引發對時間管理的思考、關(guan) 於(yu) 近視的趣事，這些貼近生活的故事也極大地引發了聽眾(zhong) 的共鳴……還有同學即興(xing) 表演了一段街舞，生動地詮釋了“熱愛是最好的老師”。

當天下午的文化體(ti) 驗活動則在千年古刹龍興(xing) 講寺展開，這座始建於(yu) 唐代的建築瑰寶無聲訴說著曆史的滄桑。其最令人驚歎之處是至今傲然矗立、保存完好的四根金絲(si) 楠木大柱基座——它們(men) 曆經千年風霜，靜靜昭示著古代建築技藝與(yu) 自然材質完美融合的頂峰。

隨後，辰州剪紙藝術非遺傳(chuan) 承人為(wei) 我們(men) 展示片紙生花的精妙技藝。同學們(men) 也紛紛拿起剪刀，在一刀一刻間感受古老鄉(xiang) 土藝術的溫度與(yu) 中華文化基因的獨特魅力。方寸之間躍動的線條，成為(wei) 文化自信的生動寫(xie) 照。

PART 05

跨越山海的回響

本次慈善探訪活動既是一場身體(ti) 力行的公益奉獻，更是一次震撼心靈的深度交流。同學們(men) 在辰龍關(guan) 的古道滄桑中解讀一方水土的密碼；在鄉(xiang) 村少年的笑靨與(yu) 奮鬥中觸摸生命堅韌的內(nei) 在力量；在沅陵一中的夢想燈塔前體(ti) 悟知識改變命運的壯闊可能；在龍興(xing) 講寺與(yu) 剪紙紋樣裏聆聽中華文明最深邃的悸動。

這場跨越千裏的對話，其深遠意義(yi) 遠超短暫的捐贈與(yu) 陪伴。它悄然打破了地域邊界與(yu) 文化藩籬，在年輕心靈之間架起了理解、尊重、互鑒的情感橋梁。

此行播下的希望種子，既將助力弘慧學子邁向更廣闊的天空，更深刻重塑了上中國際學生麵對世界的目光與(yu) 胸襟——讓他們(men) 真切理解到，世界的參差是課堂，責任的重量是擔當，內(nei) 心的豐(feng) 盈是永恒力量。這份刻骨銘心的對話，如沅水般奔流不息，最終將匯入少年們(men) 人格成長的大江大海，化作改變世界、照耀未來的點點星芒。山海有靈，教育無界，愛與(yu) 成長的故事，仍在路上。

Distant Mountains Call, and Love Follows

Puxi Campus G4–5

Charity & Service Learning Journey to Western Hunan

In the heart of July, beneath a canopy of lush green trees, eleven families from Grades 4 and 5 of the SHSID Puxi Campus, accompanied by four teachers, embarked on a four-day charity and service-learning journey to Yuanling County, Huaihua City, Hunan Province. This trip, a meaningful extension of the 2025 Spring Charity Fair, was carried out in partnership with the Hunan Honghui Education Foundation. Through immersive field visits, students and parents gained firsthand insight into the lives of the children they support, explored how charitable programs function, and experienced the tangible impact of philanthropy—proving that every act of kindness truly matters.

First Glimpse of Yuanling: A Prologue of Heritage and Hope

Formerly known as Chenzhou, Yuanling is rich in history and natural beauty. It once served as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the Xiangxi region. Home to timeless idioms like “Kua Fu Chasing the Sun” and “Old but Vigorous,” it boasts legendary sites such as Mount Eryou and the Jiemu River. Historic figures like poet Qu Yuan, philosopher Wang Yangming, General Zhang Xueliang, and writer Shen Congwen once left their footprints here.

After a four-hour ride from Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport, we arrived in Hunan’s largest county by land area. There was no time to waste. Ms. Shi Zhan led the opening briefing and walked us through the itinerary. Ms. Ren from the Honghui Secretariat outlined the guidelines for our fieldwork, and Ms. Chen, who oversees programs in Yuanling, introduced the county’s educational landscape. Students listened intently, taking notes as their responsibilities for the days ahead took shape.

Rural Boot Camp: Igniting Dreams

On July 19, we spent a full day at Nanmupu School, joining their summer camp activities. As the morning mist lifted, we made our way to Chenlong Pass—a key historic gateway between the Central Plains and the Southwest along the ancient Xiang–Guizhou post road. There, students teamed up with Honghui campers and spread out: some roamed through tea fields, guided by seasoned pickers who taught them how to identify the prized single-bud-with-one-leaf teas; others explored the remains of stone walls and timber fortresses, tracing the silhouettes of history; still others sought out stele inscriptions and pieced together the legend of the serpent that became a Loong.

Back at camp, students turned their research into four-panel posters on Historical Legends, Natural Ecology, the Tea Industry, and Cultural Tourism. Their confident and engaging presentations earned heartfelt applause. Later that afternoon, a special Parents’ Talk took place. Eight parents from various professional backgrounds shared life experiences—from cutting-edge oil technologies and facial recognition systems to personality card games, goal-setting strategies, overseas education journeys, and financial planning. These real-world stories opened new windows of possibility for every listener.

Throughout the day, our students ate, rested, and played football with their Honghui peers. Two “super dads” stole the show with their footwork on the field, becoming instant celebrities among the cheering children eager for selfies. Bonds of friendship grew with every pass and laugh.

Over Mountains and Rivers: Home Visits That Stirred the Soul

On July 20, the group split into four teams to visit families in Chiping, Fengxiangping, Madiyi, and Xiaojiaqiao townships. The mountainous, river-laced terrain turned each journey into an adventure—twisting roads, steep footpaths, even boat rides to reach some homes. Tucked away in remote valleys, the houses were modest, but the certificates covering the walls gleamed with the children’s grit and determination.

With mothers working far from home and fathers often in poor health, these Honghui scholars shoulder much of their family responsibilities with quiet strength. Despite the hardship, they radiate warmth. Disciplined and self-driven, many are class monitors, reporters, and student leaders. When asked about their dreams, their answers were clear: to attend Yuanling No. 1 High School, a springboard to top universities like Tsinghua and Peking.

That evening, each team gathered to reflect. One student called the visit a raw “life class,” moved by the chickens and piglets wandering freely in the courtyard. Another admired the phrase “jade forms under pressure,” seeing it embodied in the children’s quiet perseverance. One took careful notes from a top-scoring older sister, vowing to follow her path of relentless effort. These moments planted seeds of inspiration that will grow for years to come.

Where Thought Meets Action: A Spark of Insight

July 21 brought us to Yuanling No. 1 High School, where we joined two workshops in the Honghui Companion Camp. Workshop 1 introduced students to public deliberation. They explored the Borda Count and Condorcet Method, comparing them with Robert’s Rules of Order. Alongside Grade 10 Honghui campers, our students debated real-world issues—from penalties for tardiness to phones usage and waste management—experiencing the full process from proposal to vote.

Workshop 2, the Human Library, wove keywords like “Does choice trump effort?”, “Solo travel,” and “Courage through hardship” into living stories. “Butterfly in the stomach” reminded us that every voice counts. “Big Foot” shared how raising a chick taught harmony between people and nature. We listened as a village girl recounted her journey to becoming a department head in a top Shanghai hospital, as a shy student became a spirited professor, and how summer homework led to reflections on time management. The session ended with an impromptu hip-hop routine—proof that passion is the best teacher.

That afternoon, students explored Longxing Temple, a Tang Dynasty relic supported by four golden-nanmu pillars that have stood for 1,300 years. A master of Chenzhou paper-cutting demonstrated how a single snip could bring a flower to life. With scissors in hand, students felt the heartbeat of folk tradition and national pride. Each delicate cut was a window into China's cultural soul.

Echoes Across Mountains and Seas

This journey was more than an act of giving—it was a profound exchange of hearts. On the ancient stones of Chenlong Pass, our students deciphered history. In the homes of mountain children, they witnessed strength through struggle. At Yuanling No. 1 High School, they glimpsed the transformative power of education. And in the patterns of paper cuts and temple pillars, they felt the enduring spirit of Chinese civilization.

This dialogue, stretching thousands of kilometers, went beyond brief visits or material donations. It quietly dissolved geographic and cultural barriers, building a bridge of understanding, respect, and mutual learning between young hearts. The seeds of hope planted on this trip will help Honghui scholars reach for the sky, and will reshape the worldview of SHSID students—teaching them that the world’s challenges are their classroom, that responsibility is a calling, and that true abundance begins within. Like the flowing Yuan River, this experience will run deep in their character, lighting the way toward a better future.

Mountains and seas may divide us, but the spirit of education knows no borders. The story of love and growth continues.

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