At first, students were simply excited to get on the bus. Soon, they realized this field trip was something different. 󠀠 From exploring plants and insects during the ecological tour to high-energy physical challenges—and the much-anticipated pellet gun battle— the day was filled with surprises. 󠀠 Lunchtime brought another highlight. Lucas and Morgen’s cooking skills truly stood out, leaving everyone genuinely impressed. 󠀠 With humour and energy, the coaching team guided st

󠀠 Before the actual departure, there was hesitation. And in the moment the choice was made, the journey had already begun. 󠀠 At around 8:30 a.m., everyone gathered at TCS— checking gear, repacking, bringing classroom preparation into real focus. 󠀠 This OAEP expedition was led by a professional outdoor education team headed by Assistant Professor Hsiao Ju-Hsuan, with Founder Andy joining the journey and walking alongside the students. 󠀠 The convoy then set off. Some slept.

Can you imagine this? By setting aside just NTD 66 a day, students can begin building their own Golden Goose Plan—and start thinking about their future 󠀠 In our G7 Board Game Finance Literacy Workshop, TCS was delighted to welcome well-known family finance educator Julian Li (Yanqing Li). Through thoughtfully designed board games, students learned how to make choices, plan ahead, and understand the relationship between money and real life. 󠀠 Throughout the day, students wor

On January 9, the final week before departure began. And this OAEP journey had already become a challenge—long before the mountain. 󠀠󠀠 In the classroom, it’s not just about gear and routes, but the quiet inner struggle: “Am I really able to get through this?” 󠀠󠀠 For first-time G10 students, teachers begin with mindset— helping them voice their fears, unpack the unknown, and gradually understand the environment, weather, and risks ahead. 󠀠󠀠 For experienced G11 students,

In last Friday’s Life Design Lab, specially designed for our Grade 9 students, learning began with self-understanding—planting the first seed for the future. 󠀠 The session opened with a simple yet powerful metaphor: the future we imagine is often filled with uncertainty and confusion, but the future we actually live is built step by step, starting from the present. 󠀠 Through group activities and dream board creation, students explored what they enjoy, what they value, the k

This AI Statistical Thinking course was led by Yi-Yuan Lee, PhD, and had been taught to G9 students the week before. 󠀠At first glance, it might sound like a course that is highly technical and academically distant. But once you step into the classroom, the experience feels entirely different. 󠀠 While the core topic remained the same, the lesson was thoughtfully adapted to suit students’ learning styles. 󠀠 Compared to the more steady G9 group, the G8 class featured shorter

This visit to the Taoyuan Public Library became a journey of slow discovery. Students moved through the space—from the Green Spiral and reading areas to themed shelves and quiet corners. 󠀠 One highlight was the exhibition Rediscovering Taiwan: Chen Cheng-po’s 130th Birthday Anniversary Exhibition, where students paused to observe colour, composition, and the stories rooted in land and history. 󠀠 The open atrium, known as the “Tree of Life,” left a strong impression. In a sp

This G9 AI Statistical Thinking session looked very different from a traditional math or statistics class. Instead of long formula-based instruction or fixed answers, learning took place through a series of logic-based games that emphasized thinking, strategy, and choice. 󠀠 Each activity required teamwork, discussion, and real-time decision-making. Students worked with limited information and time, evaluating risk, adjusting strategies, and explaining the reasoning behind th

In this scarf-making experience, students didn’t begin with weaving. G7 students started with wood and copper nails—building their own weaving peg boards first, then using what they made to turn yarn into finished pieces. 󠀠 Sawing, sanding, measuring, hammering— each focused expression marked a step in a journey from nothing to something. With his signature humour, Mr. Lucio guided the class carefully, showing students how to space the nails, hold the hammer safely, and cont

Last Frid󠀠ay, G7–G9 students at TCS took part in a dynamic and memorable Chinese competition. 󠀠󠀠 The first half featured individual competitions held in classrooms, where students focused on brush calligraphy, hard-pen writing, and character form and meaning. The classrooms were filled with a calm, focused atmosphere as each character slowly took shape on paper. 󠀠󠀠󠀠 The team competition then moved to the student cafeteria, shifting the mood to something lively and energ

Last Friday, TCS’s Christmas Shoebox Project, led by the Student Service Group, came to a heartfelt close with the participation of students and staff across the school. 󠀠 From collecting shoeboxes and selecting school supplies to wrapping gifts and writing Christmas cards, every step was completed by the students themselves. Each shoebox reflects their care, creativity, and sincere wishes for others. 󠀠 Muriel, an administrative mentor at TCS, shared, “What may seem like a

On this day, our G7, G8, and G9 students set out for Guanyin Mountain— three routes, three learning tasks. 󠀠󠀠 Whether bird-watching, exploring military heritage, or practising kindness through the tea-offering activity,students learned about themselves and one another through real-world experiences. 󠀠 G7 observed the wind, the sky, and the rhythm of nature; G8 moved through historic military sites, working as a team and reflecting on what they would choose to protect; G9 e

This urban tech adventure began even before students left campus. 󠀠󠀠󠀠󠀠 During the pre-trip briefing, teachers reviewed tasks, interview guidelines, group plans, and expectations. Dennis also prepared a tech-themed Blooket game, putting everyone into exploration mode before departure. 󠀠󠀠󠀠󠀠󠀠 But once they stepped into Guanghua Digital Plaza, teachers laughed as students showed the wide-eyed look of “rabbits entering a tech jungle.” Surrounded by countless components an

TCS MS Science Camp Week 3 | Plants × Light × Electricity Uncovered! In Week 3 of our MS Science Camp, students dove deeper into biology, optics, and electricity, building on the curiosity sparked in the first two weeks. 󠀠󠀠 ▍G7 Biology — Plant Transport in Action Students observed how water moves through celery, watched white flowers gradually absorb colour, and created leaf-vein specimens that revealed hidden plant structures. 󠀠󠀠 ▍G8 Optics — The Magic of Waves Through w

Last Friday, our G11 students stepped into OAEP Week 2 — and the “+1 experience level” was obvious from the start. 󠀠 During the cooking session, two styles quickly appeared: the mini–professional kitchen teams — sharp knife skills, confident seasoning, steady fire control; and the silent synergy teams — few words, perfect timing, surprisingly delicious results. 󠀠 With the same ingredients (eggs, rice, cabbage, onions), some groups plated three dishes with ease, while others

TCS G8 & G9 students visited Wen Sun Farm for our first collaboration, exploring tea culture, ecology, and hands-on learning. Students began with Tea Jelly DIY and learned about tea varieties, harvesting, and the cultural roots behind tea. They then joined an ecological tour through ponds, trails, and orchards to observe plants and insects while learning about ecosystems and conservation. 󠀠󠀠 The barbecue lunch was both lively and challenging—some groups lit their fire easil

Our G7 students spent a full day at Yulin Organic Farm—marking the second collaboration between Yulin and TCS. 󠀠 Throughout the experience, students explored ESG principles and sustainable farming, stepped into the greenhouse to learn proper harvesting techniques, and worked together to wash vegetables, beat eggs, and prepare their own lunch. Through these hands-on activities, they gained a deeper appreciation for the idea that food truly begins with the land. 󠀠 In the afte

Last Friday, our G10 students stepped into their first real skill-building day, and the cooking session immediately revealed one thing —you can absolutely tell who cooks at home. 󠀠󠀠 Some groups started strong: confident chopping, bold seasoning, steady fire control. Others were wonderfully chaotic — utensils everywhere and constant calls of “Where’s the water?!” 󠀠 But just like Week 1, teamwork was everything.󠀠 Some fetched water, some chopped vegetables, others stood by

Under the bright autumn sun, TCS middle school students (G7–G9) took on a lively Dragon Boat Experience at Bitan Riverside. 󠀠 Led by certified coaches, students warmed up, practiced their paddling rhythm, and eventually raced 200 meters—discovering how teamwork turns effort into flow. 󠀠 One G8 student shared that he had joined the same activity last year as a G7. When asked if he still felt nervous, he laughed and said, “Not this time.” But once the race began, his team’s c

TCS G12 students visited the Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines ,and the National Palace Museum (Exhibition II) to see From Impressionism to Modernism: Masterpieces from The Met. 󠀠 Many expected a calm, elegant day—but as one teacher recalled, the moment they arrived, students scattered with excitement, each rushing to explore their favorite gallery! 󠀠 The trip connected directly to their ongoing Utopia: Cross-Curricular Project, where students from different courses co