畢業典禮 實中學子依依揮別
　

本校九十五學年度各部畢業典禮，將於六月十一日起分別於活動中心隆重舉行。各部畢業典禮時間均在晚間6:30-9:00，日期分別如下：雙語部六月十一日（週一）、高中部六月十二日（週二）、國中部六月二十日（週三）、國小部六月二十一日（週四）及幼稚園部六月二十二日（週五）。吳校長與家長會金會長竭誠邀請所有畢業生家長蒞臨參與，共享豐收與喜悅光榮的一刻。今年的典禮會場由雙語部蔡淑英老師帶領石安睿、劉冠文、施藇涵與周瑪玲等應屆畢業同學，在黃主任及資訊組長蔡明原老師之支持與技術協助之下，以「知識的殿堂」為典禮主題，以希臘雅典之神殿殿堂呈現，以高科技之電腦輸出為佈置主軸，藉由燈光設計與大型螢幕投射之效果，展示現代科技呈現之多元風貌與磅礡氣勢。並在入口處別出心裁的搭起螢幕，讓各部得以展現自己的特色，讓師、生、家長及來賓從進場那一刻起便深刻感受到屬於自己的心情。典禮中，吳校長、各部主任、畢業班師長、在校師生及家長都將為畢業班同學獻上誠摯的祝福。本期特製作畢業專刊，讓畢業的同學們將心中的依依離情書寫成甜美回憶。在此祝福畢業同學們在這人生重要的一刻，記取過往，瞻望前方，勇敢的邁步向前，追求自己的夢想！

美國布蘭諾高中將來訪      並在雙語部研習中文

新竹市與德州布蘭諾市有姐妹市之誼，自九十三年起便進行學生交換參訪之學習活動。今年來新竹市參訪計有布蘭諾高中之13名高中生，加上帶隊校長Dr. Doyle Dean與歷史教師Mrs. Gail Dean夫婦與輔導主任 Mr. Bruce Richardson共16人。在行程安排中嘉賓希望能排進中文研習之課程，而實中雙語部之中文教學環境更是首選，因此實中亦責無旁貸的接下此一促進中西文化交流之重任，讓來訪學生能領受中華文化之洗禮。6月8日當天，雙語部為遠來的嘉賓們精心設計之課程包括靜態之「取中文名字」、「簡單中文會話」、「中文歌曲敎唱」以及動態之「扯鈴、陀螺、毽子」等中國童玩之體驗等，豐富而多元；由雙語部中文班同學帶著參訪的布蘭諾高中同學們認識我國文化之深厚卻又多采的風貌。此一活動將讓來訪嘉賓得以深入體會中華文化，也讓雙語部同學們學習如何做一場成功的國民外交，在此預祝活動圓滿成功。

國小部二年級舉辦寵物展 學習愛與責任

為配合二年級生活課程「社區的動植物」，國小部特於4月27日上午舉辦寵物展覽及解說活動，由二年級各班學生帶飼養的小動物到校，並為其他同學進行解說，讓學生更熟悉寵物的飼養方法及增進愛護動物的情操。今年的寵物展是第五屆，由吳麗娟老師負責籌畫，郭賀翔老師擔任主持人，總共有四十位小朋友帶來自己寶貝的寵物，計有小狗、鍬形蟲、烏龜、蠶、黃金鼠……等，加上主人們精彩的解說，讓全二年級小朋友都上了難忘的一堂課。展覽結束後，現場還票選出「最有愛心主人獎」、「最佳解說主人獎」及「寵物小書優良獎」，並頒發獎狀及神秘禮物做為獎勵。在此感謝主辦的生活科吳麗娟、李和純老師以及所有協助的二年級導師。因為大家共同的付出，讓學生們不但學習到寵物飼養的知識，更學習到滿滿的愛與責任。

聯合國教科文組織魯米年紀念活動  推廣土耳其文化

聯合國教科文組織為紀念土耳其哲學家及詩人貝爾西•魯米的八百年誕辰，特將2007年定為魯米年，全球各地均有紀念活動，以介紹魯米年活動並推廣土耳其文化。本校高中部於5月15日社團活動時間（14:10-15:00）在國文科教室舉辦魯米年活動。由真理大學宗教研究所之歐斯曼老師主講，以簡報、影片及提問方式進行，介紹主題包括土耳其歷史、文化、傳統、飲食、宗教及教育，以及詩人貝爾西•魯米的生平、思想及其對土耳其與中東文化的影響。同學們聽得興致昂然，活動結束之後仍踩著土耳其傳統舞蹈的翩翩舞步回味中東文化的點點滴滴，也對土耳其與詩人魯米有了更深一層的認識，真是一次富有文化內涵的紀念活動。

高中地理實察跨校合作學習  實中人宜中人相見歡

本校高一一班全體同學，參與由國立台灣師範大學陳哲銘教授主持的95年度國科會專題計畫「高中地理野外實察跨校合作學習計畫」，與宜蘭高中同步進行為期約八週的實驗教學計畫。學生以「需求者與規劃者」角色扮演的方式，互為對方設計出一條野外實察路線。課程進行方式除正規的實體講授課程外，特色是以線上課程為主，並配合兩次戶外互訪。學生利用WebCT的數位學習平台，進行線上學習活動與意見交流，並利用Jointnet的線上視訊會議，與跨校合作組員討論實察路線相關事項。4月29及5月19兩日，兩校學生依對方規劃的路線互訪，並分組進行新竹與宜蘭地區的地理實察活動。本課程的精神，除讓學生學會如何使用地理學相關工具，蒐集、整理、分析各種地理資料以及設計實察路線外，更可貴的是透過校際間人與人、人與地的交流，讓同學有機會認識自己、認識他人、認識地域特性與優勢，更增進對宜蘭與新竹地區的「地方感」。感謝劉玲秀老師的用心，以及高一一班同學們的努力，讓我們看見「e 世代」網路合作學習為地理教育帶來的新契機。

FAREWELL TO THE CLASS OF 2007
The 2007 NEHS graduation ceremonies for each department will be held respectively in the evening in the gym starting on June 11. The schedule is as follows: Bilingual Department - June 11 (Mon.); Senior High School Department - June 12 (Tues.); Junior High School Department -- June 20 (Wed.); Elementary Department –June 21 (Thurs.); and, Kindergarten Department - June 22 (Fri.). Principal Wu and PTA President Chin cordially invite all parents and friends of the graduates to share the joyful moments of their graduation. Ms. Viola Tsai of the Bilingual Department has been working with a team of Bilingual seniors lead by Irene Shih, Kenneth Liu, Olivia Shih and Marlene Chow on the decorating of the Gym for the grand occasion. The theme this year is the “Temple of Knowledge”, presented as the great Greek temple in Athens. With the aid of computer technology, and the lighting effects and the giant projector screens, the decoration intends to make use of modern-day technology in turning the graduation into an event of majesty. A special touch this year is the screen set up at the entrance for each department to display designs of their own, so that the feeling of belonging begins at the doorway. During the ceremonies, Principal Wu, Department deans, teachers, parents and students will all give farewell blessings to the graduates. This issue of the NEHS newsletter is exclusively dedicated to all graduates. We wish them the best as they savor their memories, carry on their missions and continue the pursuit of their dreams!

PLANO SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS WILL ENJOY

CHINESE LESSONS AT BILINGUAL DEPT

As part of the sister-city program, high school students of Hsinchu city and the Plano City of Texas, USA has been visiting each other since 2004. This year, the Plano Senior High School's Principal, Dr. Doyle Dean, his wife, history teacher, Ms. Gail Dean, and the Director of Guidance, Mr. Bruce Richardson, together with the visiting 13 students have wished for a Chinese lesson in their itinerary, and the NEHS Bilingual Department is glad to offer such experience. On June 8, our visitors will enjoy a well-planned 2-hour course of Chinese language and culture including “naming yourself in Chinese”, “basic conversational Chinese”, “Chinese songs”, and activities of “diabolo, whipping top and shuttlecock-kicking”. The course content is designed to be rich in culture yet easy by nature. This event promises to be fun not only for our visiting friends, but also for the Bilingual students who will enjoy the mission of cultural ambassadors in introducing Chinese language and culture.

ELEMENTARY SECOND GRADE STUDENTS

HELD THE FIFTH PET SHOW

In line with the curricular theme of “Animals and Plants of Your Community”, the Elementary Department second graders brought their domestic pets to school and held the fifth annual Pet Show on April 27. The 40 owners of the pets proudly introduced their pets and shared tips on the caring of the pets, while the audience watched, listened and learned in admiration. Awards were presented to the most loving, best narrating and best pet-book making students. Thanks to Ms. Wu, Ms. Lee and all the second grade teachers for their collaboration in making the Pet Show happen. Through the activity, both the owners and audiences enjoyed a precious lesson on the loving and the responsibility of caring for animals.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ENJOYED CELEBRATION

OF 2007 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RUMI

In celebration of the 800th anniversary of the legacy of Sufi Mystic, Poet and Scholar Mevlana Celaleddin-i Belhi-Rumi, UNESCO has designated 2007 to be the International Year of Rumi. Celebrations take places in the countries where Rumi lived and died - Afghanistan, Persia (Iran) and Turkey, as well as other places. NEHS was blessed with the opportunity to present "Rumi-Turning Ecstatic" for the high school students on May 15. Instructor Mr. Osman from the Aletheia University in Tamsui, Taipei, gave a comprehensive introduction of Turkish culture and the thoughts and influences of Rumi on both Turkey and the Middle East. Participants enjoyed the activity so much that even hours later they were still swaying to the steps and movements of the Turkish national dances. What a cultural feast for the mind!

WEB-BASED COLLABORATIVE CURRICULUM

CONNECTED NEHS AND YILAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

The web-based collaborative geographic curriculum, designed by NTNU, provided a fabulous learning experience for the sophomores of the High School Department. Since the beginning of the semester, the sophomores of both NEHS and the Yilan Senior High School have been exploring the roles of the client and the travel agent in the designing of an excursion rich in local geographical features, as well as customs and practices for the other school. Through the frequent contacts and discussions over the Web CT platform, students established a strong partnership which facilitated successful collaborative learning. On April 29 the students and teachers from Yilan visited Hsinchu and explored our local culture through the six different routes designed by our students. On May 19, Ms. Ling-shiow Liu led our sophomores on the trip to Yilan following the routes they planned. Thanks for the hard work of Ms. Liu and the high school sophomores, their efforts and success shed a new light on the geographic curriculum for the students of the e-generation.

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