上周，米德尔顿荣光高中举行了本学期英语学术活动的重点项目——Spelling Bee拼写大赛决赛。活动由MCJ英语教研组组织策划，面向全校4大学院的学生开展，旨在提升学生对英语词汇的掌握水平，激发对语言学习的兴趣，营造严谨而积极的学术氛围。

上周，米德尔顿荣光高中举行了本学期英语学术活动的重点项目——Spelling Bee拼写大赛决赛。活动由MCJ英语教研组组织策划，面向全校4大学院的学生开展，旨在提升学生对英语词汇的掌握水平，激发对语言学习的兴趣，营造严谨而积极的学术氛围。本次拼写大赛共分为初赛与决赛两个阶段。最终，各学院代表站上决赛舞台，展开最后角逐。

Demonstrating linguistic competence and fostering academic spirit, Myddelton College Jinhua successfully held the final round of its semester-highlight English event—the Spelling Bee—in late March 2025. Organized by the English Department, this competition welcomed students across all grades, aiming to strengthen vocabulary skills, ignite language learning interest, and build a positive, scholarly atmosphere. The competition was held in two phases: a preliminary and a final round.Finalists represented their respective Houses in a highly anticipated championship round.

决赛当天，外方校长约翰·希格斯在开场致辞中说到，语言能力不仅是学术发展的关键基础，也是在更广阔舞台上实现自我表达的核心能力。他鼓励参赛选手沉着应对，敢于挑战自我。

In his opening remarks, the Headmaster emphasized that language skills are not only fundamental to academic growth but also essential for self-expression on a global stage. He encouraged participants to stay composed and strive to surpass themselves.

比赛现场气氛紧张而热烈，参赛选手需在规定时间内准确拼读出指定英语词汇，涵盖范围广泛，从日常用语到学术术语，再到词根词缀等进阶内容。评审由多位资深英语教师组成，现场同步设置计分与计时系统，确保比赛公平、公正、公开。

The atmosphere at the finals was intense and enthusiastic. Participants were required to accurately spell words under time pressure, covering a broad range—from daily vocabulary to academic terms and root-based derivatives. A panel of experienced English teachers judged the event, with live scoring and timing mechanisms in place to ensure fairness and transparency.

除主赛事外，大赛当天还设有英语戏剧表演、影视配音展示、学生原创语言短片等环节，进一步拓展语言学习的广度与深度，提升学生表达与创造力。

In addition to the main contest, the event featured English drama performances, film dubbing, and student-created language learning videos—broadening students’ engagement with language and fostering both expression and creativity.

经过一番精彩比拼，达尔文学院（Darwin House）的参赛团队凭借其扎实的实力与稳定的发挥，最终夺得本届Spelling Bee冠军头衔，获得由学校颁发的奖品礼包及荣誉证书。

After a compelling contest, Darwin House emerged as the champion of this semester’s Spelling Bee, thanks to their solid skills and consistent performance. Team members received school-issued prizes and certificates of recognition.

除主赛事外，大赛当天还设有英语戏剧表演、影视配音展示、学生原创语言短片等环节，进一步拓展语言学习的广度与深度，提升学生表达与创造力。

In addition to the main contest, the event featured English drama performances, film dubbing, and student-created language learning videos—broadening students’ engagement with language and fostering both expression and creativity.

由学生出演的英语戏剧《汤姆·索亚历险记》还原度高、台词流畅，获得现场观众一致好评；英文配音作品《头脑特工队》则展示了学生在语音模仿、语调把控与情感演绎方面的出色能力。

The student-led drama The Adventures of Tom Sawyer impressed audiences with its accurate lines and fluent delivery. Meanwhile, the dubbed version of Inside Out showcased students’ strong pronunciation, tone control, and emotional expression.

本次大赛特别设置了“最佳表演奖”“优秀视频创意奖”“学生评委嘉奖”等多个奖项，从不同维度肯定学生在语言实践中的探索与成长。获奖同学在颁奖环节上台领奖，现场掌声不断。

Special awards such as Best Performance, Outstanding Video Creativity, and Student Judge Recognition were introduced to celebrate diverse student achievements in language practice. During the award ceremony, aplause filled the hall as winners received their certificates on stage.

Spelling Bee作为我校英语课程体系中的重要赛事，不仅为学生提供展示语言实力的平台，更是“以赛促学”的生动实践。未来，米德尔顿荣光高中将持续打造更加多元与开放的语言学习环境，助力学生全面发展。

As an essential part of our English curriculum, the Spelling Bee provides a valuable platform for students to showcase their language proficiency and exemplifies the concept of “learning through competition.” Moving forward, Myddelton College Jinhua will continue to create diverse and inclusive environments to support students’ holistic development.