Keystone Magazine Volume 11 Coming Soon!
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Keystone Academy, and the 11th edition of the Keystone Magazine. Over the course of its 10 issues, the Keystone Magazine has chronicled heartfeltstories from students, staff, and community members that reveal the true core of the Keystone community. This year’s magazine is no different, as it celebrates the diverse and welcoming environment of this world school with a Chinese Thread, and the global-minded connections that make Keystone a special place to learn and grow. Get a peek at what to expect in this year’s Keystone Magazine in this article and be ready to grab your hard copy soon!
In a world rapidly changed by technology such as generative artificial intelligence (AI), the threads that connect humanity have grown in number but also become increasingly strained, as if the patchwork quilt that envelops us all is being stretched too far. Currently, 24-hour newsfeeds and social media are rife with reports about conflict and struggle. We find ourselves caught in a paradox, seeming both closer together and yet farther apart. It is in this strange new state that creating a sense of commonality becomes even more important than ever before. If you need proof that multiculturalism can still thrive in the world of today, look no further than this issue of the Keystone Magazine.
The stories and messages contained in Issue 11 of the Keystone Magazine all resonate with the embodiment of common humanity. Whether it is the Head of School Foreword, the Editor’s Note, or the expansive Cover Story of multicultural learning at Keystone, each work embraces the value of connectedness and open-mindedness that we hold as a school community. Global citizenship education is an integral part of Keystone’s educational program, and students and staff all collaborate to create a welcoming environment in which we can grow together. Check out some of the highlights you can look forward to in the magazine below!
Editor’s Note
In the early 1950s, renowned photographer Edward Steichen curated an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MOMA) that has been hailed as "the most extraordinary photographic exhibition ever assembled". As the exhibition draws to a close, one will encounter the renowned masterpiece "A Walk to Paradise Garden" by the esteemed war correspondent of the 20th century, W. Eugene Smith. This photograph portrays two children hand in hand, embarking upon a journey along a tree-lined forest path, leading them towards a luminous destination representing hope. A subtle label accompanying the picture proclaims, “A world on the verge of emergence beneath your very feet.”
The contents of this issue of the Keystone Magazine depict such a new world.
- Sabrina Liu, Director of Marketing and Communications
Foreword
If we are to build a safe and prosperous future for all on our fragile planet, we need to raise young people who are confident and proud in equal measure to being curious and humble. As you will see throughout the pages of this magazine, this combination is the recipe for deep learning, for solving yet unsolved mysteries, and creating art that has the potential to realize our transformative intention as a human species.
Exploring the Multicultural World of Keystone in the Cover Story
Why is “global citizenship education” crucial for a school?
According to the United Nations, “It is not enough for education to produce individuals who can read, write and count. Education must fully assume its central role in helping people to forge more just, peaceful, tolerant and inclusive societies.”
Simultaneously, it’s imperative to recognize that global citizenship is not inherently present but rather needs to be attained through education. Education, as Michael Oakeshott put it, is “to disentangle oneself, for a time, from the urgencies of the here and now and to listen to the conversation in which human beings forever seek to understand themselves.”
This featured cover story will take you on a journey through Keystone, exploring the global citizenship education that happens every day here through the lens of several Keystone community members from all over the world.
Get a Glimpse of Growth at Keystone through the Graduate Profiles
Members of the Keystone Academy Class of 2023 are diverse, yet they have so much in common, thanks to their overflowing curiosity and desire to explore the world. Bright ideas abound throughout this cohort, and an electric atmosphere envelops them wherever they go – and this has been noticed by many people outside the community.
Read their exciting stories of passion and growth at Keystone and learn where their educational journeys will take them next in the Graduate Profiles.
DP Visual Arts Students Express Their Creativity in the Art Gallery
Art is more than just a form of personal expression or communication; for students, it is a method by which they reflect deeply on social and global issues.
At the “Rebirth” exhibition, 24 visual artists from the Keystone Academy Class of 2023 unleashed their artistic expressions and youthful worldviews in a display inspired by rich imaginations, youthful experiences, and perceptive worldviews.
Welcoming back Alumni from the Class of 2018
On June 9, 2023, alumni from all over the world returned to campus to meet with their former friends, classmates, and teachers. Keystone founding Head of School Malcolm McKenzie also returned to the school for the occasion. Many graduates describe Keystone as a “second home” for them. In 2023, on the 10th anniversary of the school's founding, the total number of Keystone graduates reached 400. On this special day, founding graduates Phoebe Sun and Jacky Liang officially established the Keystone Alumni Committee. Several founding graduates from the Class of 2018 also held a special dialogue sharing their memories from their time at Keystone and how their education here impacted them as they went on to pursue higher degrees and careers. With the perspective of experience, they re-examined and reviewed their high school life, shared their insights and reflections with humor and wisdom, and received a rousing round of applause from the teachers, students,and parents present. The following is a record of this distinguished event.
Discussing Education with Keystone Alumni
Application season is one of the busiest times of the year for students applying to university. While navigating the nuances of applications and essay-writing can seem overwhelming, Keystone alumni are here to help! In this Keystone Roundtable, graduate guests share tips and strategies on writing successful application essays in a fun and lighthearted discussion. For anyone stressing about application essays, this will be a must-read.
Dive into the World of AI in a Groundbreaking Interview
Artificial intelligence is an increasingly prominent part of society – becoming so present you can even find it in your pockets. AI is fascinating as it extends the limits of our imaginations and capabilities while also challenging our realities, values and beliefs. In this edition of Beyond the gate, we explore the wonders of AI, its applications in the medical field, and a future using this incredible technology with esteemed guest Professor Pietro Liò from the Artificial Intelligence Group at the Department of Computer Science in the University of Cambridge.
In a rapidly changing world, sometimes it is good to return to our roots. While technology surrounds us everywhere we go, it can be refreshing to stop and take time away from all the screens. If you are looking to temporarily dethatch from all the hustle and bustle, pick up a hard copy of the Keystone Magazine. The Office of Marketing and Communications invites you to join us on our journey of multicultural exploration in Issue 11 of the Keystone Magazine!
