On 21st June, the Second Annual Gala of Lucton School Chongqing was successfully held. On this special night, teachers, students and parents gathered together to celebrate the meaningful growth of Luctonians.
The gala began with a heartfelt speech from the Founding Head, Ms. Ezdani. She reviewed the challenges and achievements of the past year and emphasised Lucton's educational philosophy and goals. As a young school, Lucton School Chongqing has made remarkable achievements in building trust and understanding and personalised care. Besides, she encouraged students to pursue academic excellence while focusing on holistic development, cultivating independence, resilience and sound values, and becoming young people with open minds and empathy.
During the Awards Ceremony, Lucton School Chongqing presented the Lucton Value Awards, Holistic Awards, the House of Year Award and Lucton Glory Ties in recognition of students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, character and holistic development. Each award is a result of their hard work and sweat and their pursuit of excellence.
The Lucton Value Awards were established to promote the nine Lucton Values, Responsibility, Respect, Compassion, Harmony, Integrity, Courage, Humility, Excellence and Initiative. Congratulations to Daisy H, Mathew W, Diane S, Ishmael Z, Jerick Z, David Z, Nova W, George C and Albert Y for being awared the Lucton Value Awards!
The Holistic Awards honour students who have demonstrated all-round development in the areas of academic achievement, character and behaviour, community service and personal development, reflecting the school's emphasis on the concept of holistic education. Congratulations to Huichuan L, Rien L, Terry Y, Daisy H, David Z, Sylva H, Iris Marie H, Chloe L, Ray S, Kimie P, Terenece W, Hew H, Duoduo Y, Nova W, Jerick Z and Leon C who received the Holistic Awards!
The Glory Ties symbolise the spirit and quality of Lucton and the ethos of being a Luctonian. The Glory Ties winners, Oscar Z, Ray S, Arabella Y, Iris Marie H, Evan L and Daisy H, will wear the tie in the next academic year as a symbol of status and honour. Lucton School Chongqing hopes that other students can follow them as examples of excellence.
Congratulations to Star House, the winner of House of Year!
Nova W, Charity Services Coordinator of Lucton School Chongqing Student Leadership Team, firstly shared their volunteer experience in Xishuangbanna. Mr Xu, Head of University Guidance, then introduced the "Lucton X Mansha" library project initiated by the University Guidance Department. The project aims to build a reading room for children aged 5-12 in Mansha Village, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province.
Since the launch of the project, we have received more than 300 books donated by students, parents and staff, including literature, science books, fairy tales and encyclopaedias. We believe that reading can change destiny. Through this reading room, we will bring more learning opportunities to the children in Mansha Village.
Arabella Y, student representative, talked about her experience representing Lucton School Chongqing to participate in the Hippo English Assessment China National Finals and All-Star Carnival in Macau. Despite the challenges she faced, she won the gold medal with her excellent English skills. This experience not only enriched her academic life, but also inspired more students to bravely pursue their dreams.
“Whether standing on the winner's podium or applauding from the audience, we all shared in the collective joy of a memorable and rewarding experience. Leaving the competition, I carried with me not only trophies and certificates but also cherished memories and lasting friendships. Overcoming the obstacles, especially the creative speech challenge, made the experience even more rewarding and inspired me to strive for excellence in future endeavours. I hope my story inspires others to persevere through challenges and aim for their own moments of glory.”
Ms. Jiang, the Vice President of FoL Committee expressed support and gratitude to the school, emphasising the importance of home-school co-operation. She pointed out that it is through the joint efforts of parents and school that children can grow up healthily and develop holistically in an educational environment like Lucton School Chongqing.
The parents' chorus of "Tomorrow will be better" was full of warmth and hope; Satya Reet S's dance performance was full of dynamism and energy; Arabella Y's piano solo was romantic and elegant; Huichuan L's calligraphy combined with his father's guqin playing brought a strong traditional Chinese cultural atmosphere; Daisy H and Iris Marie H's piano and violin ensemble made the audience's mind wander in a beautiful melody.
Last but not least, Ms. Ezdani, Art and Design teacher Mr. Kintas and student Ray S gave a surprise performance of "Take me home, country road". The students and teachers performed together on the stage, demonstrating the harmony and vigour of the Lucton community. These wonderful performances not only showed the richness and colour of the Lucton community, but also enhanced the emotional communication between teachers, students and parents.
Ethan W, a graduate of Lucton School Shanghai, shared his experience of gaining admission to the University of Cambridge, including his studies and the application process. His inspirational story not only demonstrated the achievements of Lucton's education, but also set an example for the students, motivating them to pursue their dreams bravely and keep progressing.
Mr. Steven Yang, Chairman of Governors of Lucton School Chongqing, summarised the achievements of the past year, including curriculum and faculty development, Co-curricular Activities and university guidance, and looked forward to future development plans. He said that in the past year, Lucton School Chongqing has made remarkable achievements and gradually developed into an internationally competitive school. Looking ahead, the school will continue to invest more resources, deepen its co-operation with renowned British schools, and introduce the world's best educational resources and management experience.
He stated that education is a long-distance race that requires patience and persistence. The school will always focus on the holistic development of students and dedicate to cultivating outstanding talents with global perspectives, independent thinking ability and social responsibility. Lucton School Chongqing will stick to its original intention and escort the growth of every student.
Thanks to every teacher, student and parent for your support and efforts. It is your contribution that makes Lucton School Chongqing progress. We look forward to continuing to work together to meet new challenges and glories in the future.
