Last week, G8 & G9 students stepped into new environments — and new challenges. 󠀠 On the ice, some hesitated at first. But step by step, with support from peers, they found the courage to move forward. 󠀠 At the climbing wall, students pushed themselves further, choosing to take on greater challenges each time. With proper guidance and safety in place, they explored, challenged, and grew.󠀠 󠀠 At TCS, learning happens when students choose to take that step — and reach a litt

Last Friday, TCS Middle School welcomed the first Science Exploration Camp of the semester. 󠀠󠀠 󠀠In TCS’s Experiential Learning Friday (ELF) program, the science camp has always been one of the activities students look forward to the most. 󠀠󠀠 The first experiment was creating plaster finger molds. When plaster powder is mixed with water, the soft liquid slowly begins to harden and even releases a bit of heat. 󠀠󠀠 Students used their own hands to create plaster molds. As

In the days leading up to International Women’s Day, TCS Middle School students explored gender topics through different learning experiences—connecting daily life, society, and history. 󠀠 In G7, what seemed like a simple board game became a discussion about shared household responsibilities. With the teacher’s guidance, the game gradually shifted from individual competition to teamwork, and students discovered that the game became much more enjoyable when they worked togeth

Women’s voices and contributions continue to shape our world—through history and in everyday life. On this special day, TCS celebrates and honours women everywhere. 󠀠 On March 6, both the Middle School and High School organized a series of learning activities that invited students to explore women’s stories and reflect on gender equality and respect. 󠀠 In Middle School: G7 students explored gender equality and household responsibilities through a board game experience. G8 s

From the course outline, this winter camp looked like an intensive training in public speaking and debate— the kind that might make students a little nervous at first. Clear schedules. Clear goals. Mornings focused on structured thinking and writing, while afternoons shifted into group discussions and debate. But once the class began, the atmosphere felt very different. 󠀠 With thoughtful guidance from the teaching team, complex ideas were broken down into challenges students

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

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

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

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

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

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