As the semester drew to a close and Lunar New Year approached, last Friday at TCS was not just about preparing for the holiday. 󠀠 Through interdisciplinary, hands-on experiential activities and mixed-age collaboration, students engaged with Lunar New Year traditions while building meaningful learning experiences. 󠀠 For this activity, students from different grade levels were regrouped into four mixed-age teams and rotated through four themed stations. 󠀠 Station 1｜Pipe Clea

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.