每个人都是生活的老师

讲台上的他们，或许你认得出他们的板书，却未必认得全他们的人生。

八岁那年，Rain老师第一次握住毛笔。后来，她拜入张大千再传弟子门下，成为大风堂的后辈传人。

在赫德的教室里，她相信"书为心画"，总在孩子们的字迹里读解情绪与心性。学习她的微课，据说字写得漂亮作文能多拿两分。

走进美术教室时，我们发现数学老师Dan正在和美术老师Salian老师聊着国画技法中的白描与写意。

看到Dan手机里保存的画作，我们决定邀请她为国画新手村的同学们录制丝滑入门课。

当Armand老师站在讲台上教孩子打拍子时，他是音乐老师；当他和Josh老师站在live house的灯光下，他们是乐队「臂与手」的成员。

这个由五位赫德外教组成的乐队，正在北京各个角落开演。但这次，他们不教乐理——Armand带来《撸铁入坑指南》，Josh分享《弹唱开嗓秘籍》。你看，肌肉的记忆和琴弦的颤动，原来出自同一种热爱。

还有更多这样的"老师"，在身份之间自由穿行：

这些课不像"正课"，却更像人生；

没有标准答案，只有无限可能。

开学前夜，我们刷到Maggie老师这条朋友圈。

于是，“30秒教你系温莎结”的微课诞生了。

她的动作利落又轻柔。

这条视频中，你看不到那个男孩，却能看到每一个母亲的样子，和那种想把整个世界都替他打理妥帖的心意。

比起让女孩子帮忙，男孩子自己会打领带才是真正的绅士。

如果说温莎结的课程，是从一个男孩的清晨开始。那么安保部门推出的安全课，则是从另一种“操场”延续而来。

我们每天都能见到他们站在校门口，却未必知道他们曾经站在什么地方。

空降兵宋健从千米高空跃下过，特种兵张志鹏在丛林里匍匐过，武警韩涛在夜色中巡逻过，侦察兵李荣生也曾无声地穿越过山川。安保部门的每一位成员，都曾坚守过自己的“岗哨”。

从守卫国家的战线，退到守护孩子的岗亭。他们带来的安全课程，干脆、利落、有效，带着鲜明的军人作风。那是一种刻进骨子里的本能：既保护国家，也守护成长。

还有更多这样的“老师”，藏在日常的褶皱里：

这些微课，并非来自某种标准化的教案。它们从真实的生活中来，最终又回到了生活本身。

教师节这天，吉祥物“赫赫”也精心准备了一节微课。

希望同学们可以学会这支“赫赫之舞”，当校园里再次响起熟悉的BGM时，让我们全体起舞！

教师节当天，这些微课在赫德校园悄然播放。

孩子们认真观看的样子，是老师们今天最好的礼物。

教育真正的生命力，永远来自于真实的人与真实的生活。

不基础的赫德老师，“反差萌”的一面大曝光。

那些站在讲台上专业而严谨的身影，走出校园后，会怎样鲜活地绽放？

于是我们发起了一次特别的征集活动。

40分钟课堂的陪伴者，

24小时人生的女主角。

—Alice Jiang

答案，总在路上。

—Sylvia Zhou

学校中温和专业，生活里飒爽炙热；

下班都要有积极向上的生命力，

才能时刻保持对工作的体能与热爱。

—Jocelyn Du

热衷于搞怪、抽象、

疯癫的长不大的孩子。

—Yi Liu

下定决心开始跑步是在6年前，

从一开始跑5公里都气喘吁吁，

到今年可以以6分20秒的配速跑下10公里…

在跑步的赛程中我只与自己比较，

我享受战胜自己的喜悦。

—Salina Shen

Aim Small, Miss Small.

—Ray Zhao

教书是职业，旺盛是本能。

—Janet Wang

身份改变快乐不变。

-Min Li

If it includes my family, sport, 

adventure or a beach - count me in.

——Mano

让光照亮每一个人。

—Lisa Zhou

热辣滚烫的除了生活，

还有发动机，还有很多！

—Julie Zhu

工作照里，是专业、专注、值得托付的赫德人；

生活照里，是不设限、不标签、生动热烈的普通人。

这才是生活最本真的样子：

我们认真工作，也尽情生活；

我们传授知识，更传递温度。

除了是赫德老师，我们每个人，都是生活的老师。

感谢每一位参与分享的赫德人，

感谢你们愿意把生活“打开”，

让我们看见讲台之外更广阔的课堂。

现在，轮到正在阅读这篇文章的你。

请在评论区，告诉我们：

你想学会什么生活课程？又或者，你想分享什么独门绝技？

或许下一期生活微课，主角就是你。

愿每一个认真生活的人都被岁月温柔以待。

祝每一位教会我们热爱生活的人，教师节快乐。

How do you tie a proper Windsor knot?
How many life hacks do you know for removing stains?
How do you perform the majestic "HeHe Dance" at the opening ceremony?

These answers cannot be found in any textbook. Beyond the curriculum and within life, everyone is a teacher.

This Teachers’ Day, we open the door of the classroom and step into the broader scenes of life—we have invited talented Hedeers to share a series of "life’s little lessons."

Because we firmly believe: Only by loving life in its concrete details can one truly cherish every living, breathing individual within it.

Perhaps at the lectern, you recognize their handwriting on the blackboard—but you may not fully know the stories of their lives.

When Teacher Rain was eight years old, she held a Chinese brush for the first time. Later, she became a disciple of a second-generation student of Zhang Daqian, inheriting the legacy of the Dafeng Hall.

In the classrooms of HDBJ, she believes that calligraphy is a reflection of one’s inner world—she always reads emotions and character in the strokes of children’s writing. Rumor has it that those who learn from her mini-lessons not only write more beautifully but may also gain an extra point or two on their essays.

When we walked into the art classroom, we found math teacher Dan discussing techniques of traditional Chinese painting—specifically, the gongbi line drawing and xieyi freehand style—with art teacher Salian.

Seeing the paintings saved in Dan’s phone, we decided to invite her to record a smooth introductory lesson for students who are new to the art form.

When Mr. Armand stands at the podium teaching children how to keep the beat, he is a music teacher; when he stands under the lights of a live house with Mr. Josh, they become members of the band "Arm & Hand".

Formed by five international teachers from HDBJ, this band is performing everywhere across Beijing. But this time, they’re not teaching music theory—Armand brings A Beginner’s Guide to Weightlifting, while Josh shares Tips for Vocal Warm-ups Before Playing and Singing. See, the muscle's memory and the vibration of the strings ultimately spring from the very same passion.

And there are more educators like this, who fluidly transcend the boundaries of their roles.

These lessons may not resemble "standard classes," yet they feel more like life itself—with no single correct answer, only limitless possibilities.

On the eve of the new semester, we came across this post by Maggie on social media.

And so, the mini-lesson "30-Second Windsor Knot Tutorial" was created.

We see them standing at the school gate every day, yet we may never know where they once stood.

Paratrooper Song Jian once leaped from thousands of meters high; special forces soldier Zhang Zhipeng crawled through dense jungles; armed police officer Han Tao patrolled in the darkness of night; and scout Li Rongsheng once traversed mountains and rivers in silence. Every member of the security team has stood guard at their own “outpost.”

From defending the nation to protecting children at the school gate, the safety lessons they bring are crisp, precise, and effective—bearing the distinct style of military training. It’s an ingrained instinct: safeguarding the nation, and nurturing growth..

And there are more “teachers” like these, hidden within the fabric of daily life:

These mini-lessons do not come from standardized lesson plans—they are born out of real life, and in the end, they circle back to life itself.

On Teachers' Day, our mascot "HeHe" also carefully prepared a mini-lesson.

We hope every student can learn this signature "HeHe Dance." The next time that familiar BGM echoes across campus—let’s all dance together!

On Teachers' Day, these mini-lessons were softly played across the HDBJ campus.

For the teachers, seeing the children watch with such attentive eyes was their very gift of the day.

The true vitality of education always comes from real people and real lives.

HDBJ teachers unleash their unexpectedly charming sides.

Beyond their professional and rigorous presence in the classroom—how vibrantly do they blossom outside the campus gates?

So we launched a special campaign to find out.

A companion in 40-minute classes,
The leading lady of a 24-hour life.

—Alice Jiang

Answers always reveal

 themselves along the way.

—Sylvia Zhou

Gentle and professional at school,
Free-spirited and passionate in life.
It takes positive energy after work
To sustain both physical strength 

and love for what we do.

—Jocelyn Du

A forever child who loves being quirky, 

abstract, and delightfully unhinged.

—Yi Liu

From gasping after just 5 km,
To running 10 km at a 6’20” pace this year…
In running, I compete only with myself—
And I cherish the joy of surpassing 

who I used to be.

—Salina Shen

Aim Small, Miss Small.

—Ray Zhao

More than a career, 

teaching is an energy that endures.
—Janet Wang

Identities transform, 

yet happiness is enduring.

—Min Li

If it includes my family, sport,

 adventure, or a beach—count me in.

—Mano

Let the light shine on everyone.

—Lisa Zhou

What's sizzling hot and fiery?
Life, a revving engine, 

and so much more!

—Julie Zhu

In official photos: we are dedicated, focused, and trustworthy HDBJ educators.

In personal moments: we are limitless, unlabeled, vividly passionate individuals.

This is what life truly looks like:

We work with purpose, and we live with joy.
We teach knowledge, but we also share warmth.
Beyond being teachers at HDBJ—each of us is also a teacher of life.

Thank you to every member of the HDBJ community who shared their stories.
Thank you for opening up your lives,
and showing us that the most meaningful classrooms exist beyond the lectern.

Now, it’s your turn—yes, you reading this.
We invite you to tell us in the comments:
What life skill would you love to learn? Or what unique talent can you share?

Perhaps our next “Mini-Lesson in Life” will feature you.

May everyone who lives with sincerity be gently treated by time.
And happy Teachers’ Day to all who teach us how to love life.