第十一卷第二期中華民國九十五年四月十五日 April 2006

國中部舉辦第一屆家長盃越野路跑賽

實中第一屆「國中部家長盃―越野路跑賽」於4月7日（星期三）下午2：00在實中操場以及園區周圍道路熱鬧舉行。此次競賽目的在鼓勵學生參與運動，促進「身體適能」的提昇，培養良好的休閒習慣以及建立實中運動特色；競賽全程約2.8公里，沿路並設置八個檢查點，配置老師引導、指揮學生前進路線並維護安全。國中部一至三年級男女生共分六組參賽，除各組取前10名頒獎之外，跑完全程之參賽者並獲頒完成證書以肯定參與和努力。此次越野路跑賽是由學務處體育組主辦，實中家長會協辦，除運動健身之外，更希望能經由與同伴共同參與而提高同學們運動的興趣。感謝學務處的籌劃與國中部教師的協助，以及家長熱情的贊助，讓路跑圓滿成功。如此深具意義的活動，希望能每年度持續辦理，不只讓學生養成健身的習慣，更使越野路跑賽成為實中國中部永續之特色

國小部與明道國小民俗體育隊交流

台北市明道國小民俗體育隊在國小部王煜榛老師的力邀之下，由抗癌鬥士謝素月校長帶領師生共三十人於4月23日蒞校進行表演與交流活動。明道國小民俗體育隊是由具有23年扯鈴教學經驗的吳麗秋主任長期訓練，並在國內各項比賽中屢獲佳績，更代表台灣到美、澳、歐等地作巡迴表演。當天上午在活動中心，民俗體育隊的孩子們使出渾身解術，巧妙的把戲劇、舞蹈融入扯鈴、踢毽的精彩表演中，贏得全場熱烈掌聲。會後接著與四年級各班進行扯鈴技術交流，隊員們精彩的示範與講解，讓同學們個個聚精會神的觀賞與學習，反應熱烈。最後明道國小嘉賓們在彭永芳主任引導下參觀校園，對學校的各項設施與教學亦大表讚揚，更肯定此次的交流意義與價值(國小部黃珍汝老師報導)。

高國中及雙語部同學行動愛地球

4月22日是地球日40週年的紀念日，全球有約180個國家以及17000個國際團體參與「行動愛地球」活動。實中的高國中及雙語部同學關懷地球不落人後，也以實際行動響應此一世界性環境保護運動。世界地球日訂在每年4月22日，於1970年由環保人士發起，希望促使人們重新思考保護地球、珍惜自然資源，共同維護一個永續健康的環境。1990年的第一次國際性地球日，共有141個國家、超過兩億人參與相關活動，自此地球日擴大為世界性的環境保護日。地球日相關活動通常在4月22日前後的週末進行，因此今年的4月17日星期六，高二4班、高一1班以及國二5班學生便暫時擱下繁重課業，前往南寮海灘進行淨灘活動；4月21日星期三，雙語部一到六年級同學利用班會時間清理校園；從小學到高中，實中學子響應環境保護運動的熱忱值得嘉許。希望未來不只是地球日，而是每天都能有更多人把環境保護作為日常生活的準則，時時以行動愛地球。

第25屆高三油畫仿作展繽紛登場

高中部第25屆油畫仿作展於4月下旬登場。此次畫展的第一展期是4月21日至25日，展出地點在新竹市文化局竹軒畫廊及美的隧道；第二展期則在4月30日到5月12日，地點在竹東名冠藝術中心。油畫仿作已成為實中美術課的傳統，是美術教育與藝術陶冶成果的精湛展現。高二的同學們在絕大多數從未習過油畫、甚至連美術經驗都因功課壓力而略顯單薄的情形下，勇敢提起畫筆，開始「向大師學習」的臨摹歷程，在油畫的磅礡大器之中學習描繪一筆一畫的細緻紋理，無數個深夜、週末、假日在美術教室中，在技巧、心性、抗壓性與堅韌度上的不斷磨練，使油畫仿作歷程彷彿幻化成一個生命破蛹而出的奮鬥與喜悅，畫完油畫也走完一段刻骨銘心的成長歷程。感謝新竹市文化局免費提供展場並協助展出事宜，並感謝家長會的全力支持，許珮玫老師用心指導，以及同學們的認真付出，讓參觀者無不動容，讚歎高中生能把大師作品臨摹得維妙維肖。

輔導室舉辦教師及社區家長讀書會

輔導室本學期舉辦教師及社區家長成長團體研習，主題為「經典文學輕鬆讀」，邀請到IC之音主持人陳韻琳老師主講。本研習以書籍研討、影片欣賞、分組討論與團體互動為活動主軸，自3月10日起每週三上午9:00-12:00共進行12次研習；從金缽到大亨小傳，從吾爾芙到莒哈絲，研習家長們在陳老師導讀與引領下深入探究經典文學中的感動，從而提昇自我性別平等及生命教育概念，而能增進合諧親子關係，十分受學員歡迎與肯定。最後一次研習將於6月2日舉辦，以感人的生命教育影片「姊姊的守護者」作為本學期的研習的高潮，精彩可期。98學年這兩場讀書會均由熱心志工私人贊助及參加人員負擔部份費用，感謝大家的支持與參與。

JUNIOR HIGH DEPARTMENT HOSTS 1^ST CROSS-COUNTRY RUN

The Junior High Department’s 1^st Parent Cup cross-country Run took place on April 7^th , Wednesday, at 2:00 p.m. This activity aimed to promote students’ exercise habit and enhance their body fitness. The running route covered the NEHS track and the major roads in the park. There were eight checkpoints in the 2.8 km distance with teachers on post to ensure students’ safety. Participants were divided into 6 groups, all runners that finished the run received a certificate while the first 10 winners of each group received an award. Thanks to the joint efforts of the Student Affairs Office, the Junior High teachers and the supportive parents that made the event a great success. We hope to see this meaningful activity continue every year and become another tradition of NEHS.

MING-DAO YO-YO TEAM VISITED ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT

The famous Ming-dao Elementary Chinese Yo-yo team, lead by Principal Hsieh, visited NEHS Elementary Department on April 23^rd. The Ming-dao team has a history of 23 years and tours regularly in Australia, Europe and the United States on the mission of presenting Chinese folk sports to the world. During their visit here at NEHS, the Ming-dao team integrated drama and dance into a breath-taking Chinese Yo-yo and shuttlecock performance and left the audience in awe. Following the show they gave instructions and demonstration of the Yo-yo skills to the exciting 4^th grade classes, then toured the campus. Thanks to PE teacher Ms. Wang Yu-jen who helped arrange their visit. We look forward to more of such meaningful interschool activities in the future. (Reported by Ms. Huang Jen-ru of the Elementary Department）

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIONS TAKEN ON EARTH DAY

April 22^nd this year was the 40^th Earth Day. Students of the Junior and Senior High Departments and IBSH joined in on this grand event with the 180 nations, 17000 international organizations involved and contributed their efforts in cleaning the environment. Earth Day is a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. It was founded on April 22^nd, 1970 and was taken international in 1990 with organized events in 141 nations. This year at NEHS, our environmental awareness is marked by the efforts of the students of H2-4, H1-1 and J2-5 who devoted their time to the cleaning of the Nan-Liao Beach on April 17^th, and by the IBSH students of 1^st through 6^th grades who spent an entire hour cleaning up the campus in hot sun. From elementary to high school, students’ actions towards a better environment are well-recognized, and we hope to see more people show support and get involved in local Earth Day events, not just on Earth Day but everyday.

THE 25TH HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR’S OIL REPLICA EXHIBITION OPENS

The 25th High School Seniors’ Oil Replica Exhibition took place in two sessions. The first session was held from April 21^st to 25^th at the Hsinchu Culture Affairs Bureau, second session was between April 30^th and May 12^th at the Ming-guan Art Gallery in Ju-dong Township. Without much previous art experience due to the heavy academic pressure, these High School Department students in their junior year bravely took on the challenge of imitating the masterpieces of renowned artists, waving their paint brushes at the monstrous canvas into late nights, weekends and holidays as the tormenting mission of completing an oil-painting single-handed became a soul-cleansing experience in reflection, and the completion the ultimate redemption. Like the phoenix that rose from the ashes, they found themselves soaring into a new height, with an oil-painting to prove it. Thanks to Hsinchu Culture Affairs Bureau for providing the facility for the exhibition, the PTA for great support, Ms. Hsu for her dedicated teaching and the students for their hard work. (See p.3-6 for details)

TEACHER-PARENT WORKSHOPS ENJOY CLASSIC LITERATURE

The Guidance Office hosts 12 workshops titled “Light Readings on the Classics” this semester for teachers and parents of the community. Ms. ChenYun-lin, a well-read writer and radio show host, once again led the readers onto a joy ride through novels and stories of the classic. From the Golden Bowl to the Great Gatsby, from Virginia Woolf to Marguerite Duras, participants enjoyed the classic literature through readings, movies and group discussions, and increased their awareness of gender-equality and the meanings of life. The workshops began on March 10^th, and the final meeting on June 2nd will bring this semester's events to a closure with a highly moving film titled “My Sister’s Keeper”, ending this enchanting journey on a high note. Both workshops this school year were funded in part by an anonymous patron. The participants paid for the rest of the expense. Many thanks to all for the financial support and enthusiastic participation.

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