October came with soft sunlight and gentle winds.
十月的阳光温柔，十月的风也温柔。
This October, inspired by World Mental Health Day, we brought our school community together through two special events. From a thoughtful conversation about mental health to heartfelt words of encouragement, we explored how small moments of care can bring us closer together.
今年十月，以世界精神卫生日为契机，我们通过两场特别的校园活动，从一次关于心理健康的分享，到一句句真诚的鼓励，让关怀在校园中传递，让心与心之间多一份连接。
Flag-Raising Ceremony | Listening and Connecting
升旗仪式｜倾听彼此，建立连接
On October 12, Ella Chen and Ella Mao shared their reflections on World Mental Health Day during our flag-raising ceremony, inviting us to consider a simple question: beyond our busy lives and digital screens, are we still noticing and truly listening to one another?
10月12日，在升旗仪式上，Ella Chen与Ella Mao围绕着世界精神卫生日带来了一场特别的分享，邀请我们重新思考：在忙碌的生活与数字世界之外，我们是否依然看得见彼此，听得见彼此？
This year’s global theme for World Mental Health Day is “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.” Through their speech, the students reminded us that caring about mental health means more than simply learning about it. It means listening to people’s real experiences, acknowledging their feelings, and making sure their voices are heard.
今年世界精神卫生日的全球主题是”Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”（倾听亲历者的声音：真实的声音，真正的改变）。两位同学借此提醒我们，关注心理健康，不只是了解相关知识，更要认真倾听每个人的真实经历，让他们的感受被看见，让他们的声音被听见。
Technology can help us track our sleep and manage stress, but it cannot replace genuine human connection. Putting our phones aside, noticing the world around us, or having an honest conversation with a friend can help us reconnect with others.
科技可以帮助我们记录睡眠、管理压力，却无法替代人与人之间真诚的交流。放下手机，看看身边的风景，与朋友聊聊天，或许就能让我们感受到生活中那些真实而温暖的连接。
Sometimes, care begins with the simplest things: noticing a little more, listening a little more, and reaching out a little more.
有时，关怀就藏在日常的小事里：一次主动的问候，一份耐心的倾听，或是在别人需要时，给予一点温暖的回应。
Mental health is not something we have to face alone. When we are willing to share our own feelings and make room for someone else’s story, meaningful connections begin to grow.
心理健康不必独自面对。当我们愿意分享自己的感受，也愿意为他人的故事留出空间时，真实的温暖便会悄然发生。
We Share, We Care | Let Kindness Shine
We Share, We Care | 让善意在校园流动
Later that week, our “We Share, We Care” message wall event arrived as promised, bathed in the morning sunlight.
同样在这周，迎着清晨的阳光，我们的”We Share, We Care”留言墙活动如约而至。
We wanted to bring the ideas from our speech into real life — something everyone could be part of. The idea was simple: write one encouraging sentence for yourself or for someone around you, pass on a little support and kindness, and bring more positive energy to our campus.
我们希望将演讲中的理念落到实处，变成每个人都能参与的真实体验——为自己或身边的人写下一句鼓励的话，传递一份支持与善意，也为校园增添更多积极的能量。
“Eat well, sleep well.”
“PP1, you are the best.”
“Thank you for being there to talk with me when things were hardest.”
“You are enough.”
“好好吃饭，好好睡觉”
“PP1加油，你是最棒的”
“谢谢你在我最难的时候陪我说话”
“你已经足够好了”
One simple sentence after another, together they became a wall that glows. And kindness quietly flowed through it.
一句句朴素的话，汇成了一面会发光的墙；善意，就这样无声地流动着。
World Mental Health Day reminds us that caring for our mental wellbeing is just as important as caring for our physical health. But beyond simply being aware, we also need to express how we feel — to share our care, gratitude, and appreciation with the people around us.
世界精神卫生日提醒着我们：关注心理健康，和关注身体健康一样重要。而比”关注”更重要的，是表达——说出你的关心、感谢和在意。
A few words of encouragement can give us strength and bring warmth to someone else.
一句鼓励，可以给自己多一点力量，也可以为别人带去一份温暖。
Every act of kindness makes our school a warmer place.
校园里的每一份温暖，都来自我们彼此的关心与善意。
▲ Written by Jenny Li, School Counsellor Sherry Zhou, School Counsellor
▲ 撰文 Jenny Li，学校心理咨询师 Sherry Zhou，学校心理咨询师