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读万卷书，行万里路。
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践行周是荔湾爱莎学校最具仪式感的年度活动。践行周的践行来自于爱莎国际教育集团的名字和理念——ISA：Inquire探究、Succeed成就、Act践行。
在爱莎，我们以IB课程为框架，注重将学习与实践相结合，将课堂内外相结合，以“世界公民”的视角不断优化、完善学生的成长机制。通过践行周一系列的拓展活动，让学生在亲近自然的同时，引导学生进行自主探究，在各种挑战中，培养敢于冒险的素质和意志力。
学生根据年级分成了2组：一年级和二年级的学生先在学校进行了为期2天的户外技能学习后，在家长的陪伴下前往花都区开展3天户外践行活动；三年级到五年级的学生则在教练和老师的带领下，从7月3日开始，在从化的营地开启了为期5天的探究与实践的旅程。
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Action Week is a signature annual event of ISA Liwan. Action Week comes from the name and philosophy of ISA—Inquire, Succeed, Act, aiming to put into practice the group‘s values and beliefs through practical actions.
At ISA, we use the IB curriculum as our educational framework, focus on the combination of learning with practice, and constantly cultivate students" international perspectives.Through a series of outreach activities, students are guided to conduct independent exploration in nature, cultivating their ability to approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought.
The students were divided into two groups based on their grade levels. G1 and G2 students participated in a 2-day outdoor skills training at the school before embarking on a 3-day outdoor experiential activity in Huadu District accompanied by their parents. Meanwhile, the third to fifth graders, led by guides and teachers, embarked on a 5-day journey of inquiry and practice at a campsite in Conghua starting from July 3rd.
G1-G2 爱莎荔湾小学1-2年级
Action Week 践行周•花都
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为了让学生可以为后面的户外践行活动做好准备，小学部的学生在专业教练的带领下，在校内学习并掌握了地图绘制技能，并进行导航与定向活动。在培养学生的户外观察和地图制作能力之余，提高他们的环境素养和意识。
除此之外，教练还教授了绳子打结的技巧，以及基本的急救技能。这些技巧不仅会在户外学习之旅中会派上用场，也可以帮助学生提前预防一些状况的发生，做到自我保护。
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The action week of ISA Liwan primary school officially started on July 3.
In order to prepare students for the adventures that awaited them in Huadu District and Conghua District, ISA Liwan"s primary students learned mapping skills and were able to draw a map of their surroundings.
The instructors also taught them some rope and knot-tying techniques, which would not only come in handy during the outdoor learning trip but help to improve their environmental awareness as well.
Obstacle Course & Camping
障碍挑战&营地搭建
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抵达露营基地后，学生和家长对即将举行的活动充满期待，教练向大家介绍了一些需要注意的重要事项后，就正式开始丰富的探险学习了。
户外践行活动从水障碍课程开始。学生必须先自己跨越障碍，然后才能与父母一起前进。虽然一开始有些同学很紧张，但在家长、老师和朋友的鼓励下，大家都勇往直前地挑战。
下一个活动是学习如何运用绳索和打结知识建造了一个投石器，并尝试投射水气球。酣畅淋漓的水气球大战给炎热的午后带来了一丝清凉。
最后，学生们学会了如何搭建帐篷。夜幕降临，经过了收获满满的一天后，学生、家长和老师都意犹未尽地爬进帐篷休息，养精蓄锐，准备第二天的冒险。
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Upon arrival at the campsite, students and their parents looked forward to the activities that would be taking place, as the instructors briefed everyone on some important things to look out for.
We started with a water obstacle course where students had to first clear the obstacles on their own before doing it with their parents. Although some students were cautious at the beginning, after some encouragement from their parents, teachers and friends, everyone went ahead with the challenge.
The next activity was learning how to build a catapult. Students put their rope and knot-tying knowledge to use and built a catapult. Everyone had fun throwing water balloons at the opposite team, which was a good respite from the afternoon heat.
Finally, students were taught how to pitch their tents. Everyone had to learn how to pitch their own tents for the night. When night came, we all crawled into our tents and rested for the next day"s adventures.
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Nature Hiking
大自然徒步旅行
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周四一早，学生、家长和老师们一起踏上了大自然徒步的旅行。学生们的任务是在 4 公里的步行过程中寻找不同类型的植物和昆虫。每个人都沉浸在寻找花草和昆虫的乐趣之中。在大自然提供的阴凉庇护下，所有人成功回到了露营地。
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Early Thursday morning, students, parents and teachers went on a nature hike. Students had a task to look out for different types of flora and insects during the 4km walk. Everyone was on the lookout for these plants, flowers and insects. It was fortunate that the trees provided shade for us along the way. Students finally finished the task and went back to the campsite.
Campfire Challenge
篝火挑战
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在露营地的最后一项晚间活动是学习如何以传统方式生火。这不是一件容易的事，但每一个孩子都表现出了坚韧不拔的意志力。最终，学生们成功点燃了篝火。听着炙热的篝火声音，品味着烤棉花糖的香甜，大家在喜悦中度过了美好的一晚。
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The final activity before leaving for a night"s stay at the hotel was learning how to start a fire the traditional way. It was not an easy task but students showed resilience and finally, the students started their fires. As a reward for their hard work, students roasted some marshmallows. It was truly a sweet ending to another fantastic day.
Kayaking Activity
皮划艇
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最后一天的皮划艇活动是最令人期待的！学生、家长和老师在专业教练的带领下，尝试参加皮划艇体验活动。
教练首先做了安全须知介绍，并教授基本划桨动作和要领。学生们逐渐掌握划桨技能，在水中畅游，每一个人都浸润在健康、积极、愉悦的亲子氛围中，充分享受水上运动带来的乐趣。
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Kayaking was the most anticipated activity on the last day. Everyone had the opportunity to kayak.
The instructors did a safety briefing first before getting everyone to practice manoeuvring their paddles. The fun started once in the water. Everyone was excited and for some parents and teachers, this was their first time getting onto a kayak.
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践行周为1年级和2年级学生提供了学习新知识和技能、与朋友和家长建立联系，以及作为终身学习者成长的机会。我们要感谢所有老师和家长的到来以及对活动的支持。这段经历将会成为学生人生旅程中一段最难忘的经历。
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Action Week gave the students opportunities to learn new knowledge and skills, build connections with their friends and parents and grow as a learner. We thank all teachers and parents for joining us on the trip and for supporting the activities. This experience will remain a memory and talking point in the years to come.
G3-G5 爱莎荔湾小学3-5年级
Action Week 践行周•从化
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出发当天 (7月3日)，阳光明媚，露营正当时。
抵达营地之初，为了让彼此增进了解，适应环境，教练精心设计了有趣的破冰游戏，如：Mingle，Mom and baby，Night Sensory等。在中外教练以及带队老师的引导下，学生们积极参与，快速调整行为模式，展现各自的创意思考和问题解决能力，同时也逐步建立起了团队意识。
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Monday was sunny and suitable for camping.
Upon arrival, students participated in a variety of ice-breaking games led by coaches to build connections and become familiar with the environment. Games like Mingle, Mom and Baby, and Night Sensory encouraged active student participation and showcased their problem-solving abilities. Under the guidance of coaches and teachers, students adjusted their behaviour and thinking patterns while also gaining an understanding of the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
Water Sports
水上运动
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水上活动是炎炎夏日的不二之选。上午，孩子们学习皮划艇的操作技巧，熟悉水上安全知识，了解淡水生物以及河流支脉对人类的重要性。随后两两分组，由『小试牛刀』迅速进阶到『乘风破浪』，并无一人落水，就连教练都称赞不已。
下午的扎筏活动尤其具有挑战性。孩子们必须使用竹子、绳、轮胎等材料来合作建造筏子。任务艰巨，但团队的力量和智慧不容小觑，每一个小组都搭建出独一无二的竹筏，也充分体验了传统工艺和现代科学知识的巧妙结合，最终得以搭乘“梦想号”去往青山碧波间遨游！
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What is better than Water sports in the blazing hot summer? In the morning, students learned kayaking skills, familiarized themselves with water safety knowledge, and gained an understanding of the importance of freshwater ecosystems and river tributaries to humans. They were then divided into pairs and swiftly progressed from "testing the waters" to "riding the waves", impressing both their peers and coaches with their performance, without a single person falling into the water.
In the afternoon, the challenging raft-building activity required teamwork and creativity as children constructed unique bamboo rafts using materials like bamboo, ropes, and tires. They experienced the fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern science, successfully sailing on the "Dream Explorer" to explore the picturesque landscape.
Hiking
野外徒步
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6公里的野外徒步是今天的重头戏。我们穿梭在山野间，涉过小溪，穿过荆棘，倾听大自然的声音，流水潺潺，竹林沙沙，蝉鸣不已，一位三年级的孩子不禁说道：“老师，我想到今年学过的诗‘绿阴不减来时路，添得黄鹂四五声’。”
回到营地，孩子们在草地上建庇护所支帐蓬，生火煮意面，用汗水与智慧成功解锁野外生存的新技能。当夜幕降临，星子闪烁，我们便以大地为床，用天空作被，万籁俱寂中，唯有蛙声与虫鸣一直陪伴着我们入眠……
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The highlight of the day was a 6-kilometre wilderness hike. We traversed mountains, crossed streams, and listened to the sounds of nature – the flowing water, rustling bamboo, and chirping cicadas. One G3 student couldn"t help but recite a poem they learned this year: "The green shade remains on the path I tread, accompanied by the songs of orioles."
Back at the campsite, the children built shelters and cooked pasta, showcasing their newfound wilderness survival skills. As night fell and the stars sparkled, we lay on the ground with the sky as our blanket. Amidst the tranquil silence, the croaking of frogs and the chirping of insects lulled us to sleep.
Orienteering
定向探究活动
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熙熙攘攘的古村落-溪头村在上午迎来了一群积极探究的爱莎学子们。他们学习如何使用指南针进行定位和寻物，并分组设计5个关卡与问题进行定向探索。天气虽然炎热，但孩子们仍然忙碌而热情地穿梭于古镇的各个角落，时不时地听到一阵惊呼，那是他们在完成任务后的欢呼与雀跃。
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In the bustling ancient village of Xitou, a group of enthusiastic ISA students embarked on a morning of exploration and inquiry. They learned how to use compasses for navigation and orienteering, and were divided into groups to design five checkpoints with questions for their orienteering adventure. Despite the hot weather, the children remained busy and passionate, exploring every corner of the old town. Every now and then, cheers and excitement could be heard as they completed their tasks successfully.
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在结营仪式上，教练带领孩子们对本周的践行活动进行一一复盘。
有的学生说：『我最喜欢的活动是划皮划艇，因为我没有想到自己第一次尝试就能取得成功』；有的学生说：『我认为最有挑战性的活动是徒步，踩着石头过小溪的时候我摔得一身都是泥，但是有同学妈妈把干净的衣服给我换，大家都不停地安慰我给打气，最后我们一起走到了终点』；有的学生说：『我觉得自己可以应该早一点睡，第二天才有充足的精力』......
正如爱莎的校名一样，探究、成就、践行。在一步一步迈向更广阔的世界的同时，爱莎学子得以更好地接纳自我，更有效地与他人协作，更和谐地与大自然相处，更坚强勇敢地面对挑战。我们期待着他们怀着一颗感恩的心，笃行致远，成就更好的自己！
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During the closing ceremony, the coaches led the children in reflecting on the activities of the week.
Some students said, "My favourite activity was kayaking because I never expected to succeed on my first try." Some students said, "I think the most challenging activity was hiking. I fell into the mud while crossing the stream on stepping stones, but a classmate"s mom gave me clean clothes and everyone encouraged me to keep going. In the end, we all reached the finish line together." Some students said, "I realized that I should have gone to bed earlier so that I would have more energy the next day"...
Just like the name "ISA," Inquire, Succeed, Act, as our students take each step towards a wider world, they learn to embrace themselves, collaborate effectively with others, harmoniously coexist with nature, and face challenges with strength and courage. We look forward to seeing them carry a heart of gratitude, continue their journey with determination, and achieve even greater success in the future!