On the evening of October 15, a gentle autumn breeze caressed the face as starlight mingled with soft illumination, transforming YAZHENG School’s outdoor grounds into a vibrant sea of joyful English conversation. Hosted jointly by YAZHENG School’s Yinghua International Preparatory Class and Yinghua Planning, the grand English Salon event marked a lively milestone in the collaboration between the two schools.

This event drew 121 enthusiastic students who explored through games, grew through interactions, and together enjoyed a night filled with laughter and valuable takeaways.

Full Record of Event Procedures

Event To begin, the leadership of Yajeng School delivered a warm and enthusiastic opening speech, extending a heartfelt welcome to the teachers and students of Yinghua School. They emphasized the growing importance of English communication skills in today’s globalized world, encouraging students to seize this opportunity and confidently express themselves. Following that, Mr. Mark, the supervisor of Yinghua School, outlined the purpose of tonight’s event: "Learning through experience, advancing through dialogue." He urged the students to let go of their hesitations, fully embrace the joy of English, and treat tonight as a thrilling "adventure" of discovery.

The two leaders delivered inspiring speeches, officially kicking off this year's English Adventure and igniting the enthusiasm of every student in the audience.

Breaking the Ice and Setting Sail: From Strangers to Perfect Harmony

Under the dynamic facilitation of teachers Kyle and Mandy, the ice-breaking games quickly gained momentum. Representatives from each team took turns stepping onto the stage to introduce their groups in English—creative slogans and lively self-introductions earned enthusiastic applause from the audience, instantly melting away initial awkwardness and strengthening the team's sense of unity.

Core Adventure: Six Epic Game Battlefields—Master Practical English

Following this, students, working in small groups, headed off to the "Six Epic Game Battlegrounds," carefully designed by six distinguished Chinese and foreign instructors.

• English Tongue-Twister Challenge – Test Your Spoken Language Speed and Precision
• English-language instruction-action game – Testing listening comprehension and reaction skills
• Animal Word Relay Race – Combining Vocabulary and Teamwork

Each station was filled with both challenges and fun. Teachers stamped the "cheer cards" with affirming marks based on students' performances on the spot. Students fought passionately for their team’s honor, bustling between game stations while speaking English aloud—and all around them, cheers of encouragement echoed warmly yet orderly throughout the lively atmosphere.

Moment of Glory: Celebrating the Highlights, Witnessing Growth

The highlight of the event—the award ceremony—arrived as scheduled. Based on the number of "likes" each team collected during the game, two groups were ultimately selected for the "Best Team Award." Leaders from both schools jointly presented the carefully crafted souvenirs to the winning students, sparking waves of enthusiastic cheers throughout the venue. This wasn’t just a prize; it was a heartfelt recognition of courage, wisdom, and the spirit of teamwork.

Value and Outlook of the Event

This English salon is far more than just a game—it’s a successful cross-campus teaching practice and an effective extension of classroom instruction. We’re delighted to see:

• Students significantly boosted their confidence in English speaking within authentic contexts.
• Through team tasks, the spirit of collaboration and communication skills are honed.
• A relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere greatly inspires intrinsic motivation for learning.

Heartfelt thanks to Yajeng School for their full support and seamless cooperation!

Thank you to all the students who actively participated!
Thank you to the teachers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to prepare!

Tonight, the spark of English has already been sown in many hearts. Let’s look forward together to our next encounter—and the brilliance that awaits!