2025届毕业生成长故事——铭刻在我高中时光的成长印记
入学之初，面对全新的学习环境和重点英文课程的挑战，我丝毫不敢懈怠。凭借着不懈的努力，高一那年，我顺利踏入枫叶世界课程的学习。这里的学习模式与初中截然不同，除中方课程外，全英文授课的课程对我的英语能力提出了极高要求。为了适应这一节奏，我全身心投入到英语学习中，努力提升自己的听说读写能力。经过高一两个学期的拼搏，我逐渐适应了高中生活，成绩也稳步提升。
由于对摄影的热爱，我在高一创建了摄影社并进一步成立枫叶摄影工作室。学习摄影时在校园里反复练习不同构图与拍摄手法,甚至为了构图和拍摄的手法，我还特意在吃好饭之后去拍一下夕阳的照片。工作室成立后，我们为学校制作了非常多的精美的宣传视频，与此同时，我们会在不断地打磨自己的摄影技术和剪辑能力，我自己也在努力的提升自己的领导能力,有一句话说得好如果这件事情暂时解决不了就让他发酵一下之后再一口气给他解决掉,当自己遇到了解决不了的事情，不妨问问身边的人他们会给出不一样的结果或者是意见。
高二时，我有幸加入第十届周恩来班。在宣誓的时候我们说到了周恩来总理“为中华之崛起而读书” 的壮志豪情，以及他心系人民、无私奉献、鞠躬尽瘁的精神，一直深深感染着我。加入周恩来班并非易事，需要在学业、品德、社会实践等多方面展现出较高水平。尽管我在演讲和辩论方面并不擅长，但我决心以自己的方式践行周恩来精神，在幕后为班级和学校贡献力量。
进入周班后，我有了更多机会参与学校的大型活动，如新年晚会、升旗仪式、运动会以及建校 10 周年校庆等。在这些活动中，我运用摄影专长和工作室团队一起记录下每一个精彩瞬间。从活动前期策划拍摄方案，到活动当天各个角度的抓拍,我们力求用影像完美呈现活动的魅力。这不仅锻炼了我的摄影技术，更让我体会到团队协作的力量和团队的凝聚力，每一张照片、每一段视频，都凝聚着大家的心血。
在枫叶的岁月里，朋友与兄弟的陪伴不可或缺。他们在学习上给予我指导，在社团中与我并肩奋斗，在生活中为我带来温暖与欢笑，让我在成长路上不再孤单,回顾高中生活，我收获的不仅是知识与技能，更重要的是培养了探索精神。在学习、社团活动和生活中，我不断面对问题、解决问题，明白遇到困难应积极尝试不同方法。这种精神将成为我未来学习和工作的宝贵财富。
时光即将画上句号，其实总的来说，未来还有更多的机遇和挑战等待着我。我将带着我在枫叶发现的探索精神，以及对摄影的热爱，怀揣着对周恩来精神的领悟，铭记朋友给予的温暖与力量，勇敢地迈向新的征程，把这一份对于摄影的热爱带到工作中，把探索的精神带到社会实践中,努力在自己热爱的专业领域中发光发热，为人生书写更加精彩的篇章。
Upon my arrival at Shanghai Maple Leaf International School, I was immediately captivated by its unique faculty and distinctive educational philosophy, filling me with eager anticipation for the future academic life. Time flies, and now as graduation approaches, this experience will forever accompany my growth, leaving an indelible mark on my heart.
At the beginning of my enrollment, faced with a completely new learning environment and the challenges of intensive English courses, I dared not slack off in the slightest. Through relentless effort, I successfully entered the Maple Leaf World Schools Program in my first year of high school. The learning model here was entirely different from middle school—apart from Chinese courses, the fully English-taught curriculum placed extremely high demands on my language skills. To adapt, I immersed myself in English study, striving to improve my listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities. After two semesters of hard work in my freshman year, I gradually adjusted to high school life, and my academic performance steadily improved.
Driven by my passion for photography, I founded the Photography Club in my first year and later established the Maple Leaf Photography Studio. While learning photography, I repeatedly practiced different compositions and shooting techniques on campus. Sometimes, I even went out after meals just to capture the perfect sunset shot. After the studio was established, we produced many high-quality promotional videos for the school. At the same time, we continuously refined our photography and editing skills. I also worked hard to improve my leadership abilities. As the saying goes, "If a problem can't be solved immediately, let it simmer for a while before tackling it all at once." Whenever I encountered an unsolvable issue, I would seek advice from those around me, and they often provided fresh perspectives or solutions.
In my second year, I had the honor of joining the 10th Zhou Enlai Class. During our oath-taking ceremony, we recited Premier Zhou Enlai’s inspiring words: "Study for the rise of China." His devotion to the people, selfless dedication, and tireless work ethic deeply moved me. Joining the Zhou Enlai Class was no easy feat—it required high standards in academics, character, and social engagement. Although I was not particularly skilled in public speaking or debate, I was determined to embody Zhou Enlai’s spirit in my own way, contributing behind the scenes to my class and school.
After entering the Zhou Enlai Class, I had more opportunities to participate in major school events, such as the New Year’s Gala, flag-raising ceremonies, sports meets, and the 10th-anniversary celebration of the school’s founding. In these activities, I leveraged my photography expertise, working with the studio team to document every memorable moment. From pre-event shooting plans to capturing dynamic angles on the day, we aimed to perfectly present the essence of each occasion through visuals. This not only honed my technical skills but also deepened my appreciation for teamwork and cohesion—every photo and video was a product of collective effort.
Throughout my time at Maple Leaf, the companionship of friends and brothers was indispensable. They guided me in academics, stood by me in club activities, and brought warmth and laughter to my daily life, ensuring I never felt alone on my journey of growth. Looking back on high school, what I gained was not just knowledge and skills but, more importantly, a spirit of exploration. Whether in studies, club activities, or daily life, I constantly faced and solved problems, learning to approach difficulties with proactive and diverse solutions. This mindset will become a priceless asset in my future studies and career.
As this chapter of my life draws to a close, I realize that many more opportunities and challenges lie ahead. I will carry forward the spirit of exploration I discovered at Maple Leaf, along with my passion for photography, my understanding of Zhou Enlai’s legacy, and the warmth and strength my friends have given me. With courage, I will step into the next journey, bringing my love for photography into my work and applying my exploratory spirit to social practice. I will strive to shine in the field I am passionate about and write an even more brilliant chapter of life.
