Fifth TEDxSoongChingLingSchool Event-SHANGHAI SOONG CHING LING SCHOOL

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Fifth TEDxSoongChingLingSchool Event

May 15,24

Fifth TEDxSoongChingLingSchool Event

As the music arpeggiated and the drumbeats hit in the theme video, our hearts palpitated with extreme excitement and anticipation, for it was the moment when countless hours of deconstructing and reconstructing paid off—the start of the fifth TEDxSoongChingLingSchool event.

Rewind to the Event

The “Deconstruct, Reconstruct” event itself is revolutionary. As the first TEDx event hosted at SCLS in the post-pandemic era, it attracted over 100 audiences filling up the theater! Through the collaboration between the designers and the executive managers, for the first time, we provided multiple choices of meticulously made souvenirs–– pigeon puzzle, logo keychain, and collage notebook––made possible by the implementation of our executive managers! At the beginning of the show, the videos made by the video production Lead throughout the years set the mood perfectly and showed the legacy of our event. The words now displayed in front of you are drafted by the communications directors and revised by our sponsor teachers. Together, we witnessed the growth of our team and event; together, we again challenged the expectations of the young generation.

Following the welcoming of our young hosts, Isabelle and Victoria, the fifth TEDxSoongChingLingSchool officially started.

Speakers

Zhang He

Mr. Zhang He shed light upon the innovative prosthetic hand design he has accomplished, which potentially offers millions of disabled people brand-new opportunities to live a more complete life.

Keefe Chang (G8)

Keefe discussed how we should interpret and gain advantage from these millions of ideas, and told us all about how the three words “conditions, ideas, and future” connect under the title “Localizing Ideas”.

Cherry Shen (G9)

Cherry explored the psychological concept, resistance, which could result in procrastination but can potentially make us find our lifelong passion. As for Cherry, it's music.

Billy Tang (G11)

Billy shared a heartwarming story with his family, advocating for reconstructing a different parent-child relationship––to be friends with your family.

Addison Zheng (G12)

Addison unearthed the power of stories and warned of the dangers of stereotypes through two personal funny anecdotes, inspiring us to view ourselves from different perspectives.

Sophia Ji (G12)

Sophia, as the TEDx Lead Organizer and the final student speaker of the event, shared what she has learned from her leadership and community service projects and sang beautifully the song, "Both Sides Now", inviting students to reflect on themselves.

Chang Peng Chien

Mr. Chang Peng Chien talked about integrating green technology and sustainability to reconstruct a “New Feng Shui” that will determine the future of architecture through past projects he had taken part in.

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Messages from Our Team

Sophia Ji

Lead Organizer (G12)

Organizing TEDx events is one of the theme songs throughout my high school life. Despite our different intonations, all our voices came together on stage, presenting imperfectly perfect shows. Thank you so much to my partner, Hazelle, for working late till night; our sponsor teachers, Ms. Espanola and Sr. Valdes, for nurturing our growth throughout the years; and all the teachers and TEDx-ers for making this possible! I wish all the best to the coming TEDx events!

Hazelle Lin

Co-organizer (G10)

The fifth TEDxSCLS event is a milestone. From identifying a theme to the final stage, a fascinating show was unfolded before audiences’ eyes. Everyone including team members, teachers, technical team, and parents has made great efforts, all together we made it possible. Looking forward to seeing you next year!

Kristin Espanola

Sponsor Teacher

I am so proud of our 5th TEDx event! The whole team spent months of preparation in order to conduct a professional production! I am especially impressed with all of the speakers who shared their personal experiences and awed everyone in attendance. Our guest speakers were fantastic. Thank you to Mr. Zhang and Mr. Chang for your inspirational words. Lastly, our fearless leader, Sophia Ji, tosses her baton to the next wave of change-makers. You're amazing.

Miguel Valdes

Sponsor Teacher

I am filled with immense satisfaction and pride as I reflect on our school's successful 5th TEDx event. Witnessing the commitment and passion of our students in bringing this event to life has been truly inspiring. Their dedication underscores the incredible potential of our young minds.

Billy Tang

Speaker (G11)

I can’t express how I just love our speakers who each individually found out the lesson that they would like to deliver under this theme. Each of us added that different color or vibe into the show. Thank all of the participants for making this possible.

Isabelle Jiang

Host (G8)

This is my first year participating in our school’s TEDx team, yet it brings so many amazing experiences to me. From this event, I learned the importance of expressing our ideas to the public to acquire change, the power of teamwork, and how determination and hard work can make our dreams come true. Looking forward to our next event!

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Thank you!

Over the past months, the TEDxSoongChingLingSchool Team has worked tirelessly to put on a flawless event, from constructing the theme and its concept, deconstructing the areas of improvement in the plan and speech drafts, to reconstructing a better show. Thank you to all team members and sponsor teachers who contributed their time and efforts to the event!

The event is officially over. Yet the deconstruction and reconstruction of our lives, society, and even our world will never end. This puzzle piece is now in your hands and it depends on you how to finish the puzzle (or not).