TEDxAdcote School Shanghai Youth

Speakers

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• Amy Yu

  My name is Amy from Pre-IB2 In my free time, I usually play the piano and listen to the music. I find that music always helpsme to relax and reflect. Also, I am keen on dancing.During the dancing process, it seems likeI'm the only one immersed in it. When I dance I can lose myself and time and simply embracethe moment Dancing is a kind of sports too and can make me more lively.I have also entered many competitions and won frst prize. Overall, I hope that I can learn more English skills and knowledge in this speaking competitionand looking forward to listening to, and learning from everyone's performance!

• Andy Hu

  My name is Andy Hu. I am an IB Psychology teacher and a Thinking Skills teacher at AdcoteSchool Shanghai, which is part of the Ray Education Group. My major is Applied Psychology,a social science that intersects with many other disciplines. This might have prompted me toenjoy delving into knowledge from various academic frelds, including the humanities andsocial sciences as well as the natural sciences.

• Angela Zhang

  My name is Angela from DP1.I am someone who believes art fuels the soul, sports ignite thebody and reading fulfils the mind. These activities allow me to explore new challenges, with aconfdence that I will succeed.

• Debby Wang

  A short 100-200 word summary of the student including who they are and their passions: Hi!I'm a 15-year-old with a ton of enthusiasm for discovering new things. i'm naturally outgoing-l love meeting new people and jumping into activities that make me feel excited andalive. Sports are a huge passion of mine. Whether i'm playing football and working with myteam to win, or pushing myself on a cross-country run, l thrive on the hard work and the funof being with teammates.

• Helaine Jade Going

  My name is Helaine Jade Going from South Africa and I am pleased to introduce myself as anEnglish Teacher at Adcote.I have 9 years of experience teaching English to learners from di-verse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in China. My teaching philosophy: Learning is not a spectator sport. All parties need to be involved andare willing to assist; from our students to their families, fellow teachers and leadership teams.Creating a structured, supportive and polite environment in which students can develop bothaccuracy and fluency is very important to me. I prioritize clear communication between teach-er and student, one on one assistance and consistent feedback to help learners progress ef-fectively. I pay close attention to the time and effort that students and families put into theirEnglish environment and revision of all language skills that should be taking place outside otthe classroom. 1 look forward to contributing to a productive learning experience and sup-porting each student in achieving their language goals.

• Hugo Hu

  I'm Hugo - an optimistic, adaptable, and sporty student. I enjoy composing songs, singing,and playing frisbee. Above all, I love speaking and connecting with people.

• Ivy Zhou

  With a curious mind and a passionate heart,and i have several hobbies that i truly cherish. Inmy free time,you'll often catch me experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen cooking letsme unleash my creativity and bring warmth and joy to the people around me. I'm also an en-thusiastic reader;getting immersed in a great book transports me to new worlds and broadensmy perspectives.additionally,playing the piano,a practice I've maintained for years,brings mea sense of peace and helps me cultivate discipline.

• Janine Zhai

  I consider myself a creative and hardworking person.I've loved art since childhood, and afterlearning music for over ten years,I want to do more than just sing others' songs -so I start-ed teaching myself to compose and write my own music.In daily life,I enjoy thinking independently and exploring new ideas. I believe one of the mostimportant human qualities is our ability to think and perceive the world with intelligence. Inthis fast-changing age of Al,I hope to use my creativity to innovate and grow with technolo-gy, rather than be limited or replaced by it.

• Kilig Li

  I'm Kilig from PreA-8. I'm 17 years old with an insatiable curiosity for learning and exploringnew frontiers of knowledge.

• Levi Zheng

  I'm passionate about road cycling, new technologies, and exploring innovative inventions thatcan make our world better.As an outgoing person, I really enjoy public speaking and learning about different cultures.1love the excitement of being at the frontier of science and technology, constantly discoveringsomething new. Every weekend, I read articles about Artifcial Intelligence and the latest sci-ence and technological developments.1 also like to experiment with new hardware and soft-ware projects whenever I can.

• Lola Donovan

  I come from a diverse family that combines Chinese and Western cultures. I enjoy observing the world from different perspectives. I love chemistry, which is my mentor in understanding this universe. I also love words, exchanging and expressing ideas. I believe that the collision of liberal arts and science is the driving force for the world's operation.

• Max Ma

  Hi,everyone.I'm Ma You from Suzhou Adcote School, and my English name is Max.Two hob-bies that keep me grounded are long-distance running and rock and roll, both of which playa key role in my life. Schoolwork can get intense, and I used to feel a lot of pressure buildingup.

• Peter Xiong

  Top grades in school, best badminton player on the court - that's me!If you don't know me yet, i'm Peter Xiong, an 11th grader at Adcote School Shanghai, studyingA Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Math, and Further Math. People often tell me, “Don't push yourself too hard - not everyone is born to be the best.”But l don't believe that. I believe we shape our own destiny - not luck, not fate, and not even God. Were Oxbridge students born great? l don't think so. They become great because they fght for it. And that's exactly what i'm here to do - to fight, to grow, and to become the best version of myself.

• Roxana Sun

  I'm Roxana from PreA-7. I enjoy dancing, singing, cycling, and performing. In my spare time,I love reading,especially science fiction novels like Dune. I often rescue stray cats and havea little one of my own at home.

• Shania Jessica Going

  I am a South African educator who has always seen teaching not just as a job, but as a truecalling. Back home, teaching gave me purpose and shaped the way I see the world, and thatpassion has only grown since moving to Shanghai.I now teach ESL at an international school,where I focus on making a positive, meaningful difference in my students' lives. Helping themgrow, gain confdence, and find their voice is what motivates me every day. One of the greatest joys of my life is working at the same school as my sister, who is also myoest friend and the person I feel most connected to. Family means everything to me, and theirsupport inspires my strength and optimism. I enjoy living a healthy, active lifestyle, feelingstrong in both body and mind. Above all, I am enthusiastic about growth-my students', myown, and the shared journey of learning that connects us all.

• Suri Zhu

  My name is Suri. I'm a DP1 student who loves writing and listening to music, which both helpme slow down and see the world in a different light.I am someone who stays optimistic about the future, and I like to think of myself as calm mostof the time,but also full of enthusiasm when it comes to things I care about.

• Vanessa Rong

  Vanessa Rong is a Grade 10 student and a dedicated music fan whose passion is forged inthe collaborative heart of the orchestra. For her, the orchestra is an embodiment for howcomplex systems can achieve harmony. The experience of synchronizing with fellow musi-cians-listening, adapting, and contributing to a collective vision-has shaped her uniqueperspective on modern challenges.