YK Pao School’s Secondary Division students' two literary compositions – Sophia Ma’s 'The Last Humanity' and Lillian Xu’s 'Light' – was recently published in 'Gladiator,' a 'Literature on Campus of China' publication.
Published by Xuelin Press, Literature on Campus of China is targeted for middle school students and features outstanding literary works by students, providing an interactive platform for schools to showcase student work. It also cultivates literary talent and organises student literary events for educational purposes. The inaugural issue featured a total of 26 outstanding literary compositions.
At 8:30am on August 21, at the Shanghai Democratic Party Building, Xuelin Press organized the 'Literature on Campus of China' publishing seminar – 'Bring children together.' Attending the event were renowned educator Yu Yi, famous writer Ye Xin, Outstanding Chinese Teacher award recipients Huang Yufeng and Yu Dangxu, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Education Middle School Principal Training Centre Shen Yushun, members of the Literary Editorial Board and authors. Yu Yi believes that children can find their sense of meaning and value in literature and that it can boost their intelligence. Ye believes that the campus literature should be based on the campus with clear roots in Shanghai and China. Huang believes in the importance of fostering students' interest in literature, while Xu likened literature to planting one’s own tree and cooling off in its shade – making it the writer’s own world. Shen believes campus literature is an ideal way to discover and cultivate new talent as well as promote literary works.
At the seminar, Pao School’s Headmaster Wu Zijian stressed that students should remember their roots in China and it is the responsibility of our educators to give them a foundation in Chinese language and culture. To accomplish this, we must emphasise Chinese education and the study of literary composition. Wu also believes that a solid foundation in Chinese is beneficial to the study of English. He further pointed out the importance of Chinese learning and literature creation from the perspective of bilingual teaching. Finally, Wu principal proposed that reading and writing and that teaching in these areas should stimulate students' interest. In addition to emphasising the importance of Chinese learning and literary creation from the perspective of bilingual education, Wu also recommended that reading and writing, as well as proper research in Chinese education will help to inspire an interest in literature.
David Xiong, Head of Pao School’s Chinese Department and member of the advisory board for the Literature on Campus of China, was also in attendance.
An important component of Pao School’s Secondary education, Chinese Literature gives students the chance to experience the wonders of the art form. The school is currently collaborating with the editorial department of Literature on Campus of China to encourage students to continue reading and writing, which is expected to enhance their literary work as well as enrich their lives.
