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【TCS Experiential Learning Friday | G7-G9 One Day Adventure Outdoors at APA Ecological Park】
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
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Jan 16


【TCS Experiential Learning Friday | G7 Finance Literacy Through Board Games】
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
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Jan 9


【TCS OAEP WEEK 3 |Getting Ready for the Challenge—and for Ourselves】
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,
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Jan 9


【TCS Experiential Learning Friday | G9 Life Design Lab】
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
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Jan 9


【TCS Experiential Learning Friday | G8 AI Statistical Thinking】
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
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Jan 9


【TCS Experiential Learning Friday | G8 A Day of Exploration at the Library】
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
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Jan 2


【TCS Experiential Learning Friday | G9 AI Statistical Thinking】
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
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Jan 2


【TCS Experiential Learning Friday | G7 Strength & Softness: Woodworking & Weaving】
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
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Jan 2


【TCS Celebration of Learning | A Day of Being Heard and Truly Seen】
Some learning is not about showcasing results, but about being heard, understood, and truly seen. On December 24, the Celebration of Learning brought the TCS community together to share students’ learning journeys in many forms — from classroom presentations, exhibitions, and club showcases to the vibrant performances at the afternoon Talent Show. In every time slot and every detail, we could see the dedication, effort, and growth behind each student’s work. We since
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Dec 24, 2025


【TCS “Legend of the Dragon’s Children” Chinese Competition | Hands-on, minds-on, voices-on—and plenty of laughter】
Last Friday, 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
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Dec 19, 2025


【2025 Shoebox Project | A Small Box, A Big Heart: TCS Spreading Warmth to Rural Communities】
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
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Dec 15, 2025


【TCS Friday Experiential Learning|G7–G9 Journey to Guanyin Mountain: A Challenge of Self-Discovery】
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
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Dec 9, 2025


【TCS MS Science Camp Week 3 | Plants × Light × Electricity Uncovered!】
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
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Dec 5, 2025


【TCS Friday Experiential Learning|G8 & G9 Farm Day Wen Sun Farm Highlights】
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
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Dec 2, 2025


【TCS Friday Experiential Learning|G7 Farm Experience Yulin Organic Farm Highlights】
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
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Dec 2, 2025


【TCS Friday Experiential Learning|G7-G9 Rowing in Rhythm!】
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
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Oct 3, 2025


【TCS MS Science Camp Week 2 | Biology × Electricity in Action!】
Led by the BestU Science Factory team, the Science Exploration Camp entered its second week. While G8 students received their first dose of the HPV vaccine, Grade 7 and Grade 9 explored the wonders of science in the classroom. ▍G7 Biology|Exploring the Microscopic World Students learned to use microscopes, watching fly structures projected on the big screen and later observing microorganisms in water. What is usually invisible came vividly to life. ▍G9 Electricity|Th
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Sep 26, 2025


【TCS Puberty Health Education Program|Know Yourself · Take Care of Yourself】
TCS Middle School held a special Health Education Program led by Ms. Muriel. The goal was to help students better understand themselves, while learning to respect and protect both themselves and others. ▍Morning session Focused on physical and emotional changes in puberty and self-care. Beyond lectures, students joined hands-on “face-wash practice” and a fun UV test using the popular sun-colour-changing “chicken charm”—a lively way to see how sunscreen really works. ▍Af
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Sep 19, 2025


【TCS MS Science Camp Week 1 | Biology × Optics × Electricity!】
The very first Experimental Exploration Friday (ELF) of the semester turned into a true science marathon for our Middle School students: ▍ G7 Biology From eye anatomy to diseases, ending with a pig eyeball dissection. There were plenty of squeals, but in the end, courage won and the mystery of vision came alive! ▍ G8 Optics Light bent through lenses, and the secrets of imaging were revealed. Students built their own telescopes — the classroom became a “tube factory,”
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Sep 12, 2025


【TCS Outdoor Education|High and Low Ropes Challenge – A Powerful Practice in Courage and Connection】
TCS middle school students embarked on a full-day High and Low Ropes Challenge Course at the Adventure Sports Park—an unforgettable...
TCS Staff
Aug 1, 2025
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