At this year's Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, Hillhouse students distinguished themselves in the writing category, winning the Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention . These awards signify more than just "beautiful writing"; they demonstrate that they can transform complex thoughts into clear and powerful expression, while simultaneously allowing genuine emotions to be seen and understood.
At Hillhouse, we have always adhered to a core principle in writing training: emphasizing both thinking and expression .
1) When writing, first write the "idea," then write the "sentences."
We train students to turn inspiration into arguments and intuition into structure:
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Is the viewpoint clear? Is the logic self-consistent?
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Do the evidence and details serve the purpose of the discussion?
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Are the rhythm, build-up, and transitions effective?
Because in high-level writing, language is the "shell," while thought is the skeleton .
2) Emotion is not about "sentimental appeal," but about "precise expression."
Hillhouse's writing classes don't encourage students to merely pursue flowery language; instead, they guide them to:
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Identify the emotions and experiences you truly want to express.
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Presented through appropriate narrative techniques: restraint, use of negative space, contrast, and symbolism.
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Let the reader "feel" it, rather than be "informed".
We believe that people who can express themselves are more powerful, and people who can express their emotions are more infectious.
3) From Draft to Award: A Replicable Training Path
From topic selection, theme development, and structure to language level and detail density, we help students continuously iterate through an "executable writing process." Writing is not about talent or luck, but the result of methodology and long-term training.
💡Behind this Gold Key / Silver Key achievement is the students' ability to demonstrate both logical reasoning and emotional intelligence :
They can contemplate the world and also be honest with themselves; they can organize their language meticulously and also gently express their inner feelings.
Congratulations again to the award-winning students! And thank you for your dedication in submitting each draft with utmost care, and for your perseverance in rewriting every single one.
Hillhouse will continue to support more students, helping them to express their thoughts clearly and their emotions movingly.
