Now in China, more and more parents with good economic conditions want to send their children to English noble middle schools. What kind of experience will they have when they study in an aristocratic middle school? What can I learn? The following LSE girl who graduated from a British aristocratic girls' school told us about her "aristocratic" education. Even if I go to a noble girls' school, I sleep on a hard bed, eat humble meals, and accept very strict management every day, even more bitter than students in civilian schools. As our headmaster said, the aristocratic spirit advocated by the west is not an explosive spirit. It does not refer to a pampered, leisurely and luxurious life, but a pioneering spirit centered on a series of values such as honor, responsibility, courage and self-discipline. I think I got the biggest gain from my previous education, that is, I realized the true aristocratic spirit. There should be three important pillars: first, cultural cultivation, resisting the temptation of material desires, not taking pleasure as the purpose of life, and cultivating noble moral sentiments and cultural spirit. Second, the social responsibility as a social elite, strict self-discipline, cherish honor, help the disadvantaged groups, and assume the responsibilities of the community and the country. Third, a free soul has an independent will and dares to say no in front of power and money. Moreover, it has intellectual and moral autonomy, can transcend fashion and trends, and is not enslaved by political power and the opinions of the majority. Being rich and expensive are not the same thing. World-famous aristocratic schools should implement strict management and hard training in order to cultivate students' sense of cooperation and self-discipline. We have to get up early every morning, go to church in formal clothes, greet the beginning of the day with a dignified image, and run in the cold wind in winter. A true aristocrat must be full of self-control and strong spiritual strength, which needs to be cultivated from an early age. Maybe I am extreme to a certain extent, but we can easily find that quite a few people in China now have an understanding of aristocratic life, either living in villas, buying Bentley cars and playing golf, or spending money on parties, or preparing for people. In fact, this is not aristocratic spirit, but nouveau riche spirit. In the minds of many people in China, wealth and nobility are the same, and there is no difference. But in fact, this is two different things. Richness is material, while preciousness is spirit. Prince William and Prince Harry of England were also sent by the royal family to study at the Army Academy. After graduation, Prince Harry was also sent to the front line of Afghanistan as a gunner. The British royal family knows the nobility of Prince Harry's identity and the danger at the front. However, it is universally acknowledged that it is the duty, or duty, of a nobleman to dedicate himself to the country and take risks. It can be seen that the aristocratic spirit first means that this person should be self-controlled, self-restrained, dedicated and serve the country. Low-key in aristocratic spirit All my classmates need to pay high tuition fees every year, but many people iron their own skirts and sew their own buttons, and don't go out to the movies casually. Every expense is recorded in a notebook. These people look frugal, but they are not stingy, because they are very generous in donating money to the society. Many of my classmates donated huge pounds to support the educational development of girls' schools after graduation. This spirit, from one point of view, is generous, and from another point of view, it can also be said to be a sense of responsibility and social responsibility. So in the mainstream consciousness of today's western society, what moves us most is this ubiquitous spirit of responsibility. In the west, nobility represents dignity and behavior. Until18th century, aristocrats were still the mainstream society and played an important role. To this day, Britain still retains the title and title of nobility. When the western aristocratic society turned into a civilian society, the bourgeoisie did not set off a spiritual wave of denying and criticizing aristocratic culture. Instead, they sent their children to aristocratic schools, bought aristocratic badges and titles, and wanted to fully inherit the aristocratic mantle. A common view is that the aristocratic spirit represents a kind of dignity and a superb character. A laid-off tricycle driver, with his meager income from riding a tricycle, supported dozens of orphans and sent them to school one by one. We can also say that this person has a certain aristocratic spirit. Therefore, the aristocratic spirit is far away from us and close to us, and each of us can become a spiritual aristocrat. "Noble spirit" is not necessarily monopolized by "nobles". As long as we continue to study hard and persist in shaping our own personality, we are also aristocrats with "aristocratic spirit" What we want to emphasize is "aristocratic spirit".

Nowadays, "no matter how poor you are, you have to have money" has become a common problem for many domestic parents. Even if your family is ordinary and frugal, you should send your children to "noble schools" and "high-priced schools", which is euphemistically called "creating high-level circles for children from an early age". However, in many world-famous "aristocratic schools", they actively create a mixed communication environment for students. Recently, at the 6th National High-level Forum on School Brand Management held in Guangzhou, Kan Kan, an expert, was invited to specialize in his own "stone". Specially designed scholarships introduced "poor students" and trained 20 British prime ministers, the alma mater of Prince William and Prince Harry. Every year, more than 30% graduates enter Oxford and Cambridge, and 70% enter world famous schools; The degree must be booked seven years ago, and the annual tuition fee is as high as more than 20 thousand pounds ... Eton College in England is the most famous "aristocratic school" in the world. However, the speech by Qiao Yuquan, director of the Department of Basic Education of the Ministry of Education, revealed another side of Eaton that is not well known to the public in China. "Eaton's talent education aims to build an open social backbone. Therefore, students from different backgrounds, beliefs and countries are especially welcome. Every year, 20% Eton students enjoy scholarships or grants, creating a social environment where the rich and the poor are mixed. Let students understand and appreciate the differences between individuals and let their personalities and achievements be recognized in a relaxed environment. " Temperament and habits are more important than knowledge. Qiao Yuquan quoted William Cowley, Eton's master, as saying, "Most of the knowledge we learned in school has been forgotten, and the rest is what really distinguishes right from wrong. However, in our life, excellent temperament and good habits are more important than knowledge itself. With these temperament and habits, we will acquire knowledge unimpeded. " Among Eaton's five educational principles, cultivating students' good habits of independent thinking, learning and research ranks first. "Knowledge is important, but enthusiasm for knowledge and spirit of exploration are great qualities." Eaton's teaching style is to encourage students to expand the limits of personal ability, pay attention to discussion, research and utilization of resources, and encourage independent thinking. "Contrary to ourselves, the emphasis on knowledge has largely overshadowed the cultivation of ability," Qiao Yuquan said. "At least two or three years of 12 education from primary school to high school are wasted, and all of them are used to memorize various knowledge points and prepare for the entrance examination." At present, most families in China regard the only child as a treasure, and there is no room for any mistake. For fear of taking responsibility, schools often reduce or even cancel some outdoor activities that may cause harm to students. Families who can send their children to Eton College are either rich or expensive, but the school is not soft on these noble children. For example, when freshmen enter school, the first measure of the school is not to allow parents to visit for the first three weeks, and to "pull" the spoiled constantly chauffeured! The school also arranges all kinds of entertainment, sports and after-school time. Every day, the boys are too tired to sleep before they miss home. Eaton students have sports almost every afternoon. Eaton's unique sports, such as "Eaton Five", wall races and field races, are brave and rude. Boys not only exercise, but also form a sense of mutual respect, unity and cooperation, collective responsibility and honor among classmates. "Eaton has trained such students." Qiao Yuquan concluded, "Self-confidence but not arrogance, elegance but not lack of enthusiasm, tolerance but personal opinions ... these are all worth learning."

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