Have an attitude of life by Heather Xu, Grade 11

Hi, I’m Heather from Grade 11. Looking back at my experience at SUIS Qingpu High School, I have needed to evolve like a species undergoing natural selection. At SUIS Qingpu, there have been difficulties and obstacles similar to those that a creature must face in nature. At Shanghai United International School, thoughts are explored and every soul is honoured. When I joined this school, I felt an atmosphere of growth.

Being the Head Girl of Student Council

The encouragement of teachers and the support and trust of my classmates gave me the courage to run for and eventually earn the role of Head Girl in our Student Council and took on responsibilities for the Disciplinary Committee. I organize cultural events and schoolwide activities, and assign responsibilities through our meetings and formal meeting minutes. Thanks to this experience, I have learned that dreams are achieved through leadership, the allocation of responsibilities and teamwork

Being a Member of MUN

For my extracurricular activities, I founded the Debate Club, and became the first team of our high school to participate in the World Scholars Cup. In the process of participating in the competition, I both challenged myself and met many excellent students from other schools.

I have also participated in the Model United Nations (MUN) at our school for the first time. During the two months of preparation for the event, I grew from a student who had no basic knowledge of the world into a diplomat steadily presiding over the well-being of the people of a country I was assigned. The school also provided us with the opportunity to go to the Shanghai American School MUN event (SHAMUN). For this competition, all members of the club stayed up late to write resolutions that gave personal testimonies, and helped us all build a better understanding of the real world. I constantly come up with new solutions in the interest of the country I represented. Here, diplomatic skills and linguistic logic collided with each other and formed sparks of inspiration. It was really an amazing experience.

Charity, an attitude of life

Last semester, I also joined the Charity Club. The school attaches great importance to charity activities and regularly holds charity sales to support impoverished children.

Pocky Day， Spreading Gratitude on Pocky Day

Being a Volunteer in the Community

Recently, the pandemic has ravaged through the entire city of Shanghai, and everyone has been quite worried. When I heard about the need for recruiting volunteers in my community, I immediately signed up. I wore a raincoat, and came to work early. I helped 42 residents (including foreigners, senior citizens, and babies) print health codes and complete forms using their electronic devices. I believe that charity can become a habit … an attitude of life.

Miss the school and friends so much!

I experienced the satisfaction of caring for others. When I heard every “Thank you” from the community residents, I couldn’t help but feel the warmth in my heart. I believe that soon we will be able to return to school and meet our friends and teachers!

Heather in the eyes of teachers

Instructor of the first Student Council

of SUIS Qingpu High School

Co-Head of High School, SUIS Qingpu

Heather is a girl with exceptional leadership, and the most dependable and adaptable student that I have ever worked with. When she first entered high school, she showed a high level of maturity, well above students of her own age, and great self-confidence. She inspires those around her, which was demonstrated by her gaining an incredibly high number of votes during the Student Council election. She has been a student I could fully trust to communicate with others and in turn transform them into effective members of the Student Council. I wholeheartedly believe that Heather’s future will be fully realized as she continues to take striding steps in pursuit of her vision. I looking forward to seeing the amazing woman she will become.

Mr. Anthony Afton Janoo

Head of SUIS Qingpu High School English Department

From the first moment Heather entered my English as a First language classroom, I knew this student was special. She took charge of the class and confidently stated, ‘I want to introduce myself with an English game’. Rarely have I seen a student as confident, dependable, positive, and inspirational. My proudest moment at Shanghai United International School came after weeks of preparation for the World Scholars Cup, and seeing Heather take 3rd place in the history packet competition over 100s of top students from international schools all over Shanghai. Heather is modest and yet she is a Champion. She is confidence and yet she isn’t vain. She symbolizes the beliefs and core values of this school and is an integral part of our SUIS family.