學測放榜 張瓊尹 李岱儒 鄭陳陽達滿級分

第一次大學學測成績於2月27日公佈，實中成績歷年最優！高中部今年有114位應屆畢業生應考，計有91%的學生到達頂標，其中有29人達到七十至七十五級分，而高三2張瓊尹、高三4李岱儒及高三4鄭陳陽更達到七十五滿級分，是歷年來表現最亮眼的成果。在此感謝教師們的辛勤教導，並恭喜同學們多年的努力終獲佳績，更期勉成績未臻理想的同學繼續衝刺，準備七月份的指定科目考試。預祝今年全體高中及國中畢業同學，順利進入理想學府！

2008國際科展 江盛浩曾士豪勇創佳績

「台灣2008年國際科學展覽會」於2月22日頒獎，高二4江盛浩以及高三4曾士豪同學分別獲得數學組第一及第三名，而江盛浩並獲推薦為參加美國第59屆國際科技展覽會之正選代表。本次科展，在兩百零七件國內參賽作品中，共有28件作品分獲前三名及佳作。學生以日常生活中的自然科學現象為主題，做進一步的深入探討，其研究水準已直逼大專及研究所學生程度。如此激烈競爭之下，兩位同學能脫穎而出誠屬不易。感謝吳毅成、葉佐欽及莊添丁老師認真指導，讓同學們的努力得以受到肯定，更預祝江盛浩同學赴美比賽再創佳績!!

園區元宵提燈遊湖 實中學子歌舞同慶

2008年的元宵節，科學園區的靜心湖畔十分熱鬧。由科學園區管理局主辦的「金鼠迎春猜燈謎，提燈遊湖慶元宵」活動，於2月21日下午5:00在靜心湖太極廣場前熱鬧開鑼，參與的社區民眾們當天除了猜燈謎、摸彩、燈籠製作之外，更欣賞了實中學子的精采表演；高中部熱音社臭水溝樂團的精采演唱以及雙語部八年級同學的動感舞姿，讓寒風中的觀眾們精神為之一振。節目約於晚間9:00圓滿結束，而多才多藝的實中學子們也再一次以精采的演出達成敦親睦鄰的使命。

雙語部林莎嘉獲AQ達人優選

教育部舉辦之生命教育「校園3Q VERY MUCH系列活動」，評選要能在生活中具體實踐AQ，EQ，MQ等的三類達人。AQ (Adversity Quotient）是「逆境智商達人」，能以彈性面對逆境，EQ (Emotional Quotient) 是「情緒智商達人」，能積極樂觀影響別人，MQ（Moral Quotient）則是「道德智商達人」，具有良好的情操美德。此活動之目的在藉分享生活經驗，互相學習欣賞生命的豐富與可貴，以表彰積極健康、和諧關懷、熱愛生命的態度。雙語部6A林莎嘉同學（Saga Ringmar）以「真實世界」（The True World）一文，記述其足跡踏遍中、泰、義、英、法等國的精采人生歷練，與擁抱逆境的勇氣，榮獲優選獎。在此恭喜林莎嘉獲獎，並感謝黃玟瑞老師以精采洗練的文字翻譯成中文以饗讀者（見本期第6頁）。

「愛上圖書館」閱讀寫作徵稿

2008年的「愛上圖書館」閱讀寫作徵稿於2月12日開始，徵稿期限到4月20日截止。本校圖書館每學年館藏借閲超過40000人次、冊數超過60000冊，實中學生之「愛上圖書館」於此可證。圖書館為鼓勵實中學子提筆寫下閱讀心得，特舉辦閱讀寫作徵稿，讓「悅」讀者能藉「愛上圖書館」這個平台發表，與所有愛書人分享。徵稿之讀後心得格式中英文不拘，每篇字數國小以下（六年級及以下）500字 ，國中以上（七至九年級）至少800字，高中則1000字以上。閱讀心得優勝作品將公佈在「中學生網站」，並獲頒教育部獎狀以肯定與鼓勵。歡迎所有實中學生踴躍參加。

國小部溫馨感恩系列活動        

國小部於07年歲末舉行了一系列的溫馨感恩活動。自12月1日起，首先是溫馨爸媽工作團隊的感恩月校園情境佈置登場，緊接著，國小部兒童輔導中心透過推廣閱讀「發現一個迷人的地球」以及「地球的孩子」這兩套圖書，舉辦了寫信給書中人的徵文比賽，並鼓勵學生製作祈福好話卡佈置感恩樹。12月21日並在活動中心盛大舉行感恩聯歡活動，邀請仁愛啟智中心天使打擊樂團蒞校演出，並感謝慈濟志工團隊帶領「一公分的鉛筆」影片欣賞及體驗分享。國小部的小朋友更是以行動積極參與愛心義賣、捐發票等活動，真正體現了感恩回饋的意義。

家長會籌畫多元課輔 親子同受惠

Chiung-In Chang Tai-Ru Lee And Chen-Yang Cheng

Received Full Score At College Entrance Exam
Seniors of the Experimental Department performed exceptionally well in this year's college entrance exam. Of the 114 seniors who took the test, 91% scored in the top rank, 29 scored between 70-75 grade points, and Chiung-in Chang, Tai-Ru Lee and Chen-Yang Cheng received full score (75 grade points). The overall accomplishment of this year’s seniors has been the best ever! We would like to thank all teachers for their hard work, to congratulate those who had done well, and to encourage those who had not received their ideal marks to keep on working hard for the July exam. Best wishes to the graduating classes!

Sheng-Hao Jiang And Shi-Hao Tzeng Won Glory At International Science Fair

The 2008 Taiwan International Science Fair presented gold and bronze medals to high school students Sheng-hao Jiang and Shi-hao Tzeng respectively. Over two hundred science projects entered the contest this year. Projects submitted are mostly based on the natural phenomenon that are observed in daily life, yet these high school students probed deep into the phenomena for a scientific explanation, and the quality of their work are nearly on a par with those done by graduate students. Thanks to teachers Mr. Wu, Mr. Yeh and Mr. Chuang for their guidance and assistance, and Sheng-hao Jiang and Shi-hao Tzeng for their hard work. Since Jiang will be on the national team competing in the International Science and Technology Fair in the U.S., we wish him the very best!!   

NEHS Performers Brought Joy To Community

Jing-xin Lake in the Science Park was the place to be for the 2008 Lantern Festival. The Hsinchu Science Park Administration Center hosted a Golden Year of the Rat Lantern Festival activity that consisted of performances, lantern riddles, lottery, lantern-making, and many more awesome activities. Of these performances, Pop Music Club’s Smelly Ditch Band from the High School Department and the Bilingual Department 8^th grade dancers dazzled the audience with spectacular singing and dancing respectively. The program ended at 9:00 and the talented NEHS students once again brought a beautiful memory to our community.

Bilingual Saga Ringmar Awarded AQ Master

The Ministry of Education hosted a series of life lessons called “Campus 3Q Very Much Activity.” Participants must demonstrate master of the three “Q”s: AQ, EQ, and MQ. AQ (adversity quotient) refers to the ability to adapt to challenging situations. EQ (emotional quotient) is the ability to remain optimistic and influence others with the optimism. MQ (moral quotient) entails good character and virtue. Bilingual Department’s Saga Ringmar of 6A received outstanding honor in the AQ Master category. In her award winning story, The True World, she depicted her marvelous life experiences as she traveled through China, Thailand, Italy, England and France and bravely embraced the changes and challenges. Here, we would like to congratulate Saga Ringmar and give special thanks to her teacher, Ms. Carol Huang, for her moving translation. (See page 6 for The True World).

“Book Lovers” Activity Welcomes Book Reports From All

This year the annual NEHS library’s book report activity, the “Book Lovers”, accepts submissions until April 20th. More than 60,000 books are borrowed from our library each year by the NEHS “Book Lovers”, and they are encouraged to write book reports to share their joy in reading. Submissions may be in English or Chinese, with a minimum of 500 words for elementary students, 800 words for middle school students, and 1000 words for high school students. The winners’ book reports will be posted on the internet, and they will also receive an award certificate from the Ministry of Education in recognition of their outstanding work.

Elementary Heartwarming Activities Wrapped Up 2007

The Elementary Department ended 2007 with a series of heartwarming thanksgiving activities. Reading of the “Discovering the Beautiful Planet Earth” and “Mother Earth’s Children,” inspired the students to be thankful for everything in their lives; then the students wrote words of thanks on cards to decorate the “thanksgiving tree.” On December 21st, children from the St. Joseph’s Center for Special Education gave a beautiful percussions performance in the gym, followed by the viewing of a heartwarming film from the Tsi-Ji Volunteer Group. This “thanksgiving” month gave the elementary students a great opportunity to express thanks and appreciation. What a great way to wrap up a year!

NEHS PTA Helped Organize On-Site After-School Care

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