• Geographical location

• Culture of the city

• What Nanjing is known for

• my interactions with the students during their visit in August

• research and other sources

The people are friendly

Great food

Many scenic spots

我参加这次交流项目的目的是为了更好地了解中国文化，并且更流利地说中文

What did I appreciate about China? Or things worth exploring?

我想较多朋友和更加了解他们的文化

我这次去南京希望能更了解南京的文化和学习南京有趣和永久的历史。

此次出国的目标是为了深刻的了解对方的文化和习惯。并且提升我的中文。

我的目标是提高我的中文水平，尝试说得更流利

我想提高我与中国学生的中文交流能力，也要更多地了解南京的文化和历史。

我想了解中国和新加坡的学习方法有什么不同和了解他们的文化。

我希望在这个旅程能帮我提高我的华文程度和让我更好地了解南京的文化和遗产。

我想进步流利说中文的能力，也想进步自己与不同背景的人交流的信心，也希望变得更独立。我还想更多地了解南京的历史和文化。

我希望可以给南京学生一个好印象，也希望可以在南京的学生中交到一些好朋友。我也想要学习更多南京的历史以及他们的教育系统，以此提升自己

我希望更多地了解中国文化历史及其对当今世界的影响，并发现南京和新加坡之间的差别。我想更多了解南京学生的生活和他们的日常生活。

目的是为了了解中国和南京的文化，和当地人，不只是和仙林分校的学生互动，和当地学生交朋友也尽量和凡人交流，了解他们的生活。也想要锻炼自己的 independence，和朋友们加深关系。

我想学南京学生的日常生活和文化。我也想用这个机会多用华语沟通。

我这次旅行的目的是体验中国和新加坡之间的文化差异，并学习他们学校所展现和学习的价值观。

我希望能在这次的交流练习我的华语，更了解中国的文化，和那边的学生交朋友。

I wish to be more fluent in my Chinese and learn more about how Chinese students study. I would also wish to be more responsible and not always depend on my parents to find solutions to problems.

My goal is to better understand and appreciate China’s culture and history, improve my Chinese language proficiency, and learn to be more disciplined and grateful when attending the study at night in the Nanjing school.

中国的历史？

我在这次的中国旅行学到了那些新东西或新观点？

What values did you learn?

How will you apply the knowledge or skills from your trip into daily life?

Are we getting along well together with the Nanjing people?

中国交流计划如何让你成长

跟中国的学生沟通有跟我们学校的学生不同?

和一个校外的人互动和交流，以及了解他们的日常生活。

我可以从这次旅行中学到什么？

我想了解南京学生的日常生活和学习方式

你从这次的交流更加了解或学到了什么？

您认为有哪些不同的学习方法可以帮助您学习？

你可以从这次经历中运用哪些学校价值观

和南京的同学或公民怎样改变你对南京的看法？

一个南京历史里有趣的事是什么？

你今天学到什么有意义的事情？这件事如何改变你对不同东西的看法？

You may wish to include:

• Signature programmes such as the Applied Learning Programme (ALP), Learning for Life Programme (LLP), or any other distinctive SHSS initiatives like our Nellie Mitchell Talent Development Programme

• School-wide events like Values-in-Action projects or cultural celebrations

• Classroom experiences that were engaging, hands-on, or meaningful

• CCAs, leadership roles or enrichment activities that helped you discover your strengths

• Memorable moments that reflect the Hildan values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, and Compassion

Reflect on how these experiences have helped you grow as a learner and as a person.

每天早上老师或学生会分享一段关于圣经的故事。这让我明白其中的含义从而避免重蹈覆辙一样的问题。我们也可以学会不同的价值观。

这次学校旅行如何改善了我的性格和价值观？

每周二和周四早上，都会有赞美诗。学校延续了这一传统很长时间，这已经成为希尔丹人的传统。例如，每天晨祷，都会有5分钟的赞美诗。

每年我们会有一天会举办一个小活动然学生跟课上的同学玩一些游戏，这个活动然我们学了这么跟同学有跟多统一和然同学彼此之间的纽带

我们每年考完年底考试后，学校都会举办"inter-class games"。每一年级的班会和别的班级比一比不同的体育游戏。比如，今年我们比的是羽毛球和手球。这不但帮助我们培养良好的体育精神，还让班和班之间相处得更好。

from my interactions with the students during their visit in August :

The school has a large canteen with a wide variety of delicious food to choose from.

from research and other sources:

Highly prestigious school, being ranked among the top 10 IB schools in China and top 100 IB schools worldwide.

Consists of a primary school, middle school and high school. With a total of 230 classes, over 9400 students and 1249 teachers and staff, including 863 full-time teaching staff and 65 foreign teachers.

Known for being one of the first foreign language schools established in China.

我对学校的了解……

来自我八月份与学生们的交流：

学校拥有一个宽敞的食堂，提供各种美味佳肴。

来自研究和其他来源：

学校声誉卓著，位列中国IB学校前十名和全球IB学校前百名。

学校由小学、初中和高中组成。共有230个教学班，超过9400名学生和1249名教职员工，其中包括863名全职教师和65名外籍教师。

学校是中国最早成立的外国语学校之一。

Geographical Location

Nanjing (南京) is the capital of Jiangsu Province (江苏省) in eastern China, located in the Yangtze River Delta (长江三角洲). The city lies along the lower reaches of the Yangtze River (长江) and is surrounded by low hills and ridges. Covering about 6,600 square kilometers, Nanjing serves as a key transportation, cultural, and economic hub in eastern China.

Culture and Heritage

As one of China’s Four Great Ancient Capitals (中国四大古都之一), Nanjing has been the capital for several dynasties, including the Eastern Wu (东吴), Six Dynasties (六朝), and Ming (明朝). The city is rich in culture, literature, and history, known for its ancient walls, temples, and educational traditions. Famous landmarks include the Ming City Wall (明城墙), Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (中山陵), and the Confucius Temple area (夫子庙).

What Nanjing Is Known For

Nanjing is often called the “Capital of Ten Dynasties” (十朝古都) because of its historical significance. It is a leading center for education and research, home to top universities such as Nanjing University (南京大学). The city is also one of the largest inland ports on the Yangtze River and plays an important role in China’s economy. With its scenic lakes, such as Xuanwu Lake (玄武湖), and well-preserved heritage, Nanjing beautifully combines ancient charm with modern vitality.

南京

地理位置

南京是中国东部江苏省的省会，地处长江三角洲。城市位于长江下游，周围环绕着低矮的丘陵和山脊。南京占地约6600平方公里，是中国东部重要的交通、文化和经济中心。

文化与遗产

南京是中国四大古都之一，曾作为东吴、六朝和明朝等多个朝代的都城。城市拥有深厚的文化底蕴，以其古老的城墙、寺庙和教育传统而闻名。著名地标包括明城墙、中山陵和夫子庙地区。

南京的特色

南京因其历史意义而常被称为“十朝古都”。它是教育和科研中心，拥有南京大学等顶尖高校。南京也是长江沿岸最大的内陆港口之一，在中国经济中发挥着重要作用。城市拥有玄武湖等风景秀丽的湖泊和保存完好的文化遗产，将古老的魅力与现代的活力完美融合。

我从我的小伙伴知道南京外国语学校有大量的学生和老师，总人数达到11000人。学校的校园建筑面积大约有15万平方米，其中包括为学校提供的多个不同教育阶段的教室，以及学校设施，比如一个巨大的食堂和一大片为学生宿舍预留的区域。我查到这所学校从小学到高中都提供教育，其教育水平是南京地区最高的之一，以准备学生出国继续学习。

我们学校每年都会举办班级间运动会，让学生们与其他班级的同学进行比赛。每个班级都会组成一个队伍，参加运动项目的竞争，以赢取奖品。每年的运动项目都会不同，比如排球和羽毛球。这是学校的一项特别活动，体现了我们学校追求卓越、团结奋进的目标。

我去南京的目标是提高我的中文流利程度并更多地了解中国的文化和习俗。

每年，我们都有 LBC 周，我们可以尝试不同的活动，如皮划艇、露营等。这些活动帮助我们与同学和老师建立更牢固的联系。

Geographical location:

Nanjing is the capital city of Jiangsu Province, located in eastern China. It lies on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and is close to Shanghai. The city has a mix of hills, rivers, and lakes, giving it beautiful natural scenery. It covers an administrative area of approximately 6,600 square kilometers. Nanjing has a subtropical humid climate with hot summers and cold, dry winters, featuring a combination of plains, mountains like Purple Mountain, and natural lakes like Xuanwu Lake. 

Culture and Heritage:

Nanjing has a rich cultural history as it was once the capital of several Chinese dynasties. The city is famous for its traditional arts, classical gardens, and local cuisine such as Nanjing salted duck. It is also known for its respect for education and historical heritage. Having a long and rich history, it has served as the capital for various dynasties and republican governments. Recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Literature, Nanjing had a strong focus on promoting literary exchange and development. The civic spirit of Nanjing is described as "Open and honest, displaying fraternity and liberty, entrepreneurship and innovation".

Nanjing also celebrates several festivals, including the International Plum Blossom Festival and the Lantern Festival. 

What Nanjing is known for:

Nanjing is known for its deep historical significance, including landmarks like the Nanjing City Wall, the Confucius Temple, and Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. It is also a modern city with strong universities, technology industries, and cultural attractions, as well as being famous for its local specialties like Nanjing salted duck, duck blood soup, and soup dumplings.

南京

地理位置：
南京是江苏省的省会，位于中国东部，地处长江下游，靠近上海。城市地形多样，有山有水，风景优美。南京的行政面积约为6,600平方公里，属于亚热带湿润气候，夏季炎热，冬季寒冷干燥。地貌包括平原、山地（如紫金山）以及天然湖泊（如玄武湖）等。

文化与遗产：
南京历史文化底蕴深厚，曾先后作为多个朝代以及中华民国的首都。城市以传统艺术、古典园林和地方美食（如南京盐水鸭）闻名。南京也以重视教育和传承历史文化而著称。作为联合国教科文组织评定的“文学之都”，南京在促进文学交流与发展方面具有重要地位。南京的城市精神被形容为“开放诚信、博爱自由、创业创新”。南京还庆祝多个传统节日，如国际梅花节和元宵灯会，展现了其独特的地方文化魅力。

南京的特色：
南京以其深厚的历史意义和文化遗迹闻名，如南京城墙、夫子庙和中山陵。如今的南京也是一座现代化城市，拥有众多著名大学、高科技产业和文化景点。同时，南京的地方特色美食也非常有名，如盐水鸭、鸭血粉丝汤和汤包等。

It is a major port like Singapore

Has high jurisdictional power which means power to make decisions on internal matters and economic autonomy which allows the city to operate based on its economic interests

Has a top university which is Nanjing University

City spearheads many types of scientific research

Was many imperial dynasty's official seat of governance and power

Has an very intact city wall from 1500s

Remained an imperial capital in Ming Dynasty despite relocation of official seat of power northwards to Beijing due to Hongwu Emperor's edicts hence the importance

International plum blossom fest

Dreams of the Red Chamber author is born in Nanjing

南京市有个大港口，和新加坡同个等级

南京市的市政府有很高的经济与法治的自由权利

有个世界等级的高等教育设施（南京大学）

南京市非常专注科学领域的发展

南京市是几个古时朝代的京城，但名字有些分别

明朝时期，永乐帝迁都北京，但南京因过世的洪武帝的宣召定南京与国都，所以南京市才保留了它的重要性

红楼梦的作者是在南京出世的

What I know about the school from:

my interactions with the students during their visit in August

• Their school has a very big compound with over 9000 students.

• The school offers mant different programmes teaching several laguages such as English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.

research and other sources

• Nanjing Foreign Language School (NFLS) was founded in 1963 and is one of the earliest and most prestigious foreign-language schools in China.

• It is a public secondary school in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, offering education from Grades 7 to 12.

• The school has several campuses, including the main campus, Xianlin Campus, and others such as Hexi and Pukou.

• NFLS provides international programs like the IB and A-Level, and offers various foreign languages such as English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.

• Its motto, “Chinese Soul, Global Vision,” reflects its balance between Chinese culture and international outlook. The school values creativity, discipline, and well-rounded development through arts, sports, and academic activities.

• NFLS is known for excellent academic results and high university admission rates, with many graduates attending top universities in China and around the world and is recognized for its strong reputation, global focus, and distinguished alumni, including diplomats and scholars.

南京外国语学校

我从与学生交流中了解到的：

在八月与南京外国语学校的学生交流时，我了解到：

• 他们的学校占地面积很大，学生人数超过九千人。

• 学校开设了许多不同的课程项目，教授多种语言，如英语、法语、德语、日语和西班牙语。

  
  

  我从资料和其他来源了解到的：、

• 南京外国语学校（简称NFLS）成立于1963年，是中国最早、最著名的外国语学校之一。

• 这是一所位于江苏省南京市的公立中学，提供初中至高中的教育（七年级至十二年级）。

• 学校拥有多个校区，包括主校区、仙林校区、河西校区、浦口校区等。

  学校开设国际课程，如IB课程和A-Level课程，并教授多种外语，包括英语、法语、德语、日语和西班牙语。
  校训是“中华灵魂，世界眼光”，体现了学校在弘扬中国文化的同时，注重培养国际视野。

• 学校重视学生的创造力、纪律性和全面发展，鼓励学生在艺术、体育和学术等方面取得平衡。

• 南京外国语学校以优异的学术成绩和高升学率而闻名，许多毕业生进入中国及世界各地的顶尖大学深造。

• 学校享有良好的声誉，具有国际化的办学特色，其校友中包括外交官、学者和商界精英。

  
  

我在圣希尔达中学（St. Hilda’s Secondary School）的2年，我觉得每周三举行的礼拜堂崇拜非常有意思。这个崇拜活动持续大约三十分钟，许多学生会聚集在我们学校的教堂——“救主基督堂”（Chapel of Christ the Redeemer）一起祷告、团契和敬拜。这些礼拜时间让学生更深入地认识耶稣和《圣经》，也通过分享更好地理解圣经经文的意义，并从中学习新的价值观。

你与南京学生和人民的互动如何影响你与其他新加坡人民的互动？

From my buddy, I learnt that the school allows students to stay up as late as 9pm to study and catch up on homework and has longer school hours as compared to our school. He also said that there is a large canteen that has a variety of delicious delicacies to savour and choose from.

From research,

- The school consists of primary school, middle school (junior and senior high school), and international high school with total 230 classes, over 9400 students, 1249 teachers and staff including 863 full-time teaching staff and 65 foreign teachers.

- The school was founded in 1963

- It is a public secondary school (grades 7–12) under the Nanjing municipal education system.

- It is recognized as an IB school in the International Baccalaureate directory.

我对这所学校的了解：

从我的朋友那里，我了解到这所学校允许学生学习到晚上九点，以便完成作业和复习功课，并且相比于我们的学校，他们的上课时间更长。他还说学校有一个大型食堂，提供种类丰富又美味的食物供学生选择。

根据资料查询，

- 学校由小学、初中（初一级至初三级和高一至高三）以及国际高中组成，共有230个班级，超过9400名学生，1249名教职员工，其中包括863名全职教师和65名外籍教师。

- 学校创建于1963年。

- 它是一所隶属于南京市教育系统的公立中学（涵盖7至12年级）

- 它在国际文凭组织（IB）的学校目录中被正式认可为IB学校。

Nanjing is a major city in eastern China and the capital of Jiangsu Province. It is located along the southern bank of the Yangtze River, at approximately 32.06° N latitude and 118.78° E longitude. The city lies about 300 kilometers west of Shanghai and is bordered by natural features such as Purple Mountain. Its terrain includes both hills and flat plains, contributing to its scenic landscape. Nanjing has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and cool, damp winters.

Culture:

Nanjing has a rich cultural heritage as a former capital of several dynasties. It blends historical landmarks with modern life and is known for its strong academic atmosphere. The city is also famous for its refined cuisine, like salted duck, and its warm, cultured residents.

Known for:

Nanjing is famous for its rich history as the capital of several Chinese dynasties. It is home to famous landmarks like the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and the Nanjing City Wall. The city is an important educational center with prestigious universities such as Nanjing University. Nanjing cuisine, including salted duck and duck blood vermicelli soup, is well-known. Today, it is also a modern economic and transportation hub in eastern China.

地理位置: 

南京是中国东部的重要城市，也是江苏省的省会。它位于长江南岸，地理坐标大约是北纬32.06度、东经118.78度。南京距离上海约300公里，周围有紫金山等自然景观。地形包括丘陵和平原，风景优美。南京属亚热带湿润气候，夏季炎热潮湿，冬季寒冷潮湿。

文化:

南京作为多朝古都，拥有深厚的文化底蕴。这里历史与现代并存，学术氛围浓厚。南京美食精致，如盐水鸭，当地人温和有文化。

南京以什么闻名:

南京以其作为多个中国古代王朝首都的丰富历史闻名。这里有著名的明孝陵和南京城墙等历史遗迹。南京还是重要的教育中心，拥有南京大学等知名高校。南京菜以盐水鸭和鸭血粉丝汤等美食著称。如今，南京也是华东地区现代的经济和交通枢纽。

From research,

• The campus of NFLS occupies 45,000 square meters with 55 classes and 2828 students. Its staff and teaching faculty include 265 people among whom are seven special rank teachers and sixty-three senior teachers. Four languages – English, German, French and Japanese – are taught in NFLS.

• Every year, many students of Nanjing Foreign Language School stand out and become the best among all participants in various competitions and contests, both home and abroad. 

• In recent years, Nanjing Foreign Language School has maintained an extremely high rate of admission rate in the National Matriculation Tests, and ranked as the first in Jiangsu Province successively for several years.

我知道他们学校的学业通常排名第一，在那边读书的学生也比我们的学校多。

根据研究，

• 南京外国语学校校园占地 45,000 平方米，共有 55 个班级，2828 名学生。教职员工共有 265 人，其中包括 7 名特级教师和 63 名高级教师。学校开设四种语言课程——英语、德语、法语和日语。

• 每年，南京外国语学校有许多学生在国内外的各类比赛和竞赛中脱颖而出，成为参赛者中的佼佼者。

• 近年来，南京外国语学校在全国高考中的录取率一直保持极高水平，并连续多年在江苏省排名第一。

首先，我们的学校有很多课外活动，比如体育和美学的活动。这些课外活动能让我们培养领导能力和素质，变得更有责任心和愿意帮助别人，和锻炼团队合作精神。其次，老师或学生会在每天早上分享一段经文和祷告。这些教导我们要拥有良好的价值观，并让我们有机会反思自己的目标。我认为这是有意义和独特的，因为并不是每一所学校都会在早上进行这样的活动。

Nanjing is located in the southwestern part of Jiangsu Province, East China, situated on the southern bank of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. It is a major city in the Yangtze River Delta and is about 200 miles inland from the sea. Its coordinates are approximately 32.03∘N and 118.76∘E.

Culture of the city:

Nanjing is a political and cultural city with more than 2,500 years of history as a city and nearly 500 years of history as a capital. Many dynasties or regimes in history have been established here, so it is called the "Ancient Capital of Six Dynasties". Because of its historical origins, Nanjing has many cultural heritages.

Nanjing cloud brocade weaving(Yunjin)

Cloud Brocade is a traditional Chinese jacquard silk brocade, which is a specialty of Nanjing. It is named for its patterns and decorations like clouds in the sky. On September 30, 2009, cloud brocade weaving technique was selected into the UNESCO "Representative List of In

tangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity".

Nanjing is known for:

Nanjing is famous for its duck dishes, especially salted duck, roast duck, and duck blood vermicelli soup. Other popular local foods include steamed buns with pork filling and stinky tofu. 

南京的地理位置

南京位于中国华东地区的江苏省西南部，地处长江下游南岸，是长江三角洲的重要城市之一，距入海口约200英里。其地理坐标大约为北纬32.03°、东经118.76°。

城市文化

南京是一座具有政治和文化底蕴的历史名城，建城历史超过2500年，建都历史接近500年。中国历史上多个朝代或政权曾在此建都，因此南京被称为“六朝古都”。由于深厚的历史背景，南京拥有丰富的文化遗产。

南京云锦

南京云锦是一种中国传统的提花丝织工艺品，是南京的地方特产。因其色彩华丽、图案精美如云霞，故得名“云锦”。2009年9月30日，南京云锦织造技艺被列入联合国教科文组织《人类非物质文化遗产代表作名录》.

南京的特色美食

南京以鸭类美食闻名，其中包括南京盐水鸭、烤鸭和鸭血粉丝汤。此外，当地的特色小吃还有灌汤包和臭豆腐，深受游客和本地人的喜爱。

南京有哪些具有代表性的历史遗迹可以反映这座城市的历史与文化

我希望通过这次交流，更加欣赏中华文化与传统

my interactions:

students are not allowed to bring devices or snacks to school and students also have lessons at night. many students also live in dorms.

they also have school events such as sports day

what I know from research and other sources:

the Nanjing Foreign Language School Xianlin Campus was founded in 2002 as a private boarding school.

the school motto is 'nature inspires us', and the ideal goals are democracy, progressiveness, openness and creativity.

this school has enrolled students into many universities around the world like usa, Canada, Switzerland, Ireland, Australia, Netherlands, UK, Singapore, Japan and France

我从之前的交流了解学校的：

条规：学生不允许带电子设备或零食到学校

学生晚上也有课。

许多学生住在宿舍。

学校也举办运动会等学校活动。

我从其他来源信息：

南京外国语学校仙林校区成立于2002年，是一所私立寄宿学校。

校训是“自然启迪”，理想目标是民主、进步、开放和创新。

该校已招收了来自美国、加拿大、瑞士、爱尔兰、澳大利亚、荷兰、英国、新加坡、日本和法国等世界各地的大学的学生。

被选中参加学校的 【Nellie Mitchell Talent Development programme】（艺术-英语文学），这个经历让我对这些科目更有兴趣。从我们最近完成的个人项目以及我们创作的诗中，我学了独立构思项目，也学会了更具创造力。

Nanjing is in eastern China, along the lower Yangtze River. As the capital of Jiangsu Province, it sits near the Yangtze River Delta and is surrounded by low mountains. Its location has made it a key historical, cultural, center with a humid climate.

Culture of the City:

Nanjing has a rich culture shaped by its long history as an the previous capital of China. The city is known for its traditional architecture, historical landmarks, and famous dishes like duck blood soup and salted duck. There are also old temples and city walls, and a mix of modern art, music, and festivals.

What Nanjing is known for:

Nanjing is known for its strong historical background like being the capital of several ancient Chinese dynasties. It is also known for scenic river views, and vibrant local culture. It’s also recognised for its universities, city life, and famous local dishes like salted duck and duck blood soup.

Nanjing is one of China’s Four Great Ancient Capitals, having served as the capital for several dynasties including the Ming and the Republic of China. It is historically significant for its cultural heritage, strategic location on the Yangtze River, and events like the Nanjing Massacre, making it a key city in Chinese history and culture.

Nanjing International School (NIS) is the oldest and largest non-profit IB school in Nanjing, founded in 1992. It offers a student-centered IB curriculum from Pre-K to Grade 12, emphasizing inquiry, inclusion, and global citizenship. The modern campus includes sports, arts, and innovation facilities. Fully accredited, NIS serves over 600 students from 30+ countries, preparing them for top universities and global success.