第十一卷第二期中華民國九十五年四月十五日 April 2006

全國語文競賽連下兩城實中學子獲大獎

2016年全國語文競賽於11月26至28日在苗栗登場，有22縣市15院校共2087名選手參賽，今年的主題為「文采犀利、好young苗栗」，祝福各縣市語文好手皆能以最佳狀態展現文字、語言的真善美聖，透過字雕文琢展現犀利文采。本校高一3班王亭雲同學擊敗來自全臺各地的精英不負眾望地榮獲高中作文組第一名，這是本校連兩年獲此殊榮，再次感謝陳秋雯老師的指導。而國小部也不遑多讓，六年一班趙奕筑同學，在朗讀高手田娟娟老師指導下，一舉拿下國小組國語朗讀第二名，亦是可喜可賀。恭喜同學的傑出表現，也謝謝老師的辛勞。

繽紛感恩12月各部表演活動接力登場

隨著聖誕鈴聲響起，本校各部策劃一連串精采的歲末聯歡感恩活動。首先中學部於12月20日起，由學務處策劃吉他社、熱音社、國樂社、合唱團四個學生社團，加上老師獻唱，每天中午，連續四天以活潑歡樂的樂曲陪伴大家歡度聖誕。同時一如往常發起鞋盒送愛心活動，為山地偏鄉國小的小朋友們募集禮物；國小部則透過感恩月的系列活動，讓孩子以分享表達感謝的方式，營造愛與溫暖的氛圍，更於12月23日端上「小小螺絲釘」，眾多教師同心協力粉墨登場，希望孩子們在歲末時節，透過觀賞感恩劇展，體會老師們對於品格教育寓教於樂的用心。由雙語部家長策畫佈置的年度歲末壓軸活動，今年以不限音樂演出的方式，而是以才藝表演為主軸擴大舉行，學生參與更加踴躍，活動於12月30日上午10點開幕，不斷電接力演出直到下午4點，展現無比活力。幼兒園部亦續開愛心列車，除赴老人活動中心唱歌表演，亦舉辦鞋盒送真情活動，由師生及家長齊心協力募集了許多禮物，分享愛心給偏鄉部落的孩子。

中學部參與辦理1210國際人權日活動

自1950年起，聯合國大會定每年的12月10日為國際人權日，以紀念聯合國於1948年12月10日通過了《世界人權宣言》。學務處今年特別配合此節日，提供相關人權議題的資訊供同學了解及參與，高中同學可索取寫信馬拉松明信片加入人權後援活動！國中同學則可透過簡報與學習單，深入瞭解國際童工人權問題。12月10日當天徐万晴老師更另外辦理了參訪228國家紀念館活動，期盼同學能更進一步體認此議題，為此系列活動劃下深刻的句點。

國小部訪問越南胡志明市台灣學校開啟國際出訪首航篇章

國小部30名六年級學生，在校長及老師帶領，及家長代表陪同下，於12月12日至12月16日赴越南參訪胡志明市台灣學校。這項活動係屬本校國際教育之一環，就國小學童而言，先從鄰近的亞洲地區為起點，希望能接觸到多種族、多文化，且和台灣有文化親近性的國家，逐步增廣接觸之地理區域。在正式出發前，雙方的小朋友即先透過視訊認識彼此，並在行前設計正式碰面所要舉行的活動內容。抵達越南後，小朋友除了入班上課，體驗當地學習的狀況，更透過兩個半天的精彩闖關活動，從文化、習俗、科學等多方面，考驗小朋友對彼此的認識。另外國小部同學也把握機會參訪了當地著名的獨立宮、百年郵局等著名文化景點，收穫滿滿。

日本德島協町高校來訪

日本德島協町高校SSH超級科學班師生24人於12月15蒞校參訪，到高中部二年3班入班見學與交流，並帶來簡易手作電池推動車與該班進行賽車大會。感謝林秋月老師開放實驗課程接待日方學生共學及導師周鈺真老師全程作陪。雙方學生排除語言障礙互動學習良好，對於課程安排及手作車競賽皆感收獲豐碩。雖然參訪期間寒流來襲，高二3班同學溫暖熱情，順利完成接待任務，為一日半的國際交流活動劃下完美句點。

NEHS’s Success at the 2016 National Language Competition

The 2016 National Language Competition was held on November 26th to 28th at Miaoli County, with an impressive participation of 22 counties, 15 schools, and a total of 2087 competitors. This year𠏋 theme centers on the clever usage of language; all participants strive to do their best at showing the beauty of language and displaying their own talent through their clever choice of words. H103 Ting-Yun Wang won first place in the high school essay group, marking the second consecutive year in which NEHS has won this award. Special thanks to teacher Qui-wen Chen for her supervision! Another competitor, E601 Yi-Zhu Zhao, taught by teacher Juan-juan Tian, won second place in the elementary Chinese reading group. Congratulations to all the excellent performances, and huge thanks to the supervising teachers?hard work and effort!

A Merry December: Shows and Activities!

As the Christmas bells were ringing and the year was ending, a series of exciting shows rocked the school. Beginning from December 20th, the Guitar Club, Pop Music Club, Chinese Music Club, and High School Choir celebrated Christmas with energetic performances during noon time for four consecutive days, accompanied by festive perforamnce of the teachers singing.

At the same time, the Shoebox of Love tradition continued, where students carefully wrapped presents and necessities within shoeboxes and sent them to elementary students far in rural or mountainous areas. Through these lovely holiday activities, elementary students were able to express gratitude and create a warm atmosphere; on December 23rd, teachers collaboratively performed a play called 孏he Little Screw,?hoping that the children could further appreciate the happiness and opportunities inherent in education. Last but not least, with the help of IBSH parents in planning and decorating, the Talent Show on December 30th brought about the grand finale of the month. This year, the concert was not only limited to musical performances, but included all sorts of performing talents. Students participated with enthusiasm throughout the concert from 10am to 4pm, displaying unconcealed livelihood. Additionally, the Kindergarten Department embarked on a journey of caring by choiring in a senior citizens activity center and hosting their own Shoebox of Love, where teachers and parents cooperated to gather various presents and spread the love to kids in more remote areas.

The Middle and High School Department Celebrates International Human Rights Day

Since 1950, the United Nations General Assembly has marked December 10th each year as International Human Rights Day in order to celebrate the passing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on this day in 1948. The Office of Student Affairs of our Middle and High School Department specially coordinated the commemoration of this memorable day by providing information regarding human rights issues to students. High school students could even ask for rite for Rights postcards to advocate our human rights! Middle school students, on the other hand, could probe deep into issues regarding International Child Labor Rights through presentations and worksheets. On December 10th, Ms. Wanqing Xu ended the event on a high note by conducting a visit to the National 228 Memorial Museum in hopes that students would further understand and connect to this important issue.

Elementary Department Visits Taipei School in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Led by our principal, along with some teachers and parents, 30 sixth-grade students from the Elementary Department embarked on an exciting visit to the Taipei School in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This trip is a component of our school focus on international education, and for elementary students, nearby Asian countries that share some of Taiwan culture are a perfect starting point for them to experience diverse cultural interactions. Before the actual visit, the students from both schools already got to know each other and even planned activities through video chatting. Following their arrival at Vietnam, the students not only experienced the local education environment but also engaged in fun activities that challenged their understanding of each other's culture, customs, science, and more. Our elementary students also took the chance to visit several well-known landmarks including the Independence Palace and the Saigon Central Post Office, gaining valuable knowledge through the visit.

Wakimachi High School Pays a Visit

On December 15th, twenty-four SSH (Super Science High School) students and faculty from Wakimachi High School, came to our school to exchange greetings and information with the students of NEHS H203 class. The students from Japan also brought simple handmade battery-powered cars for a racing game. Special thanks to teacher Qiu Yue Lin for making this program possible and to the homeroom teacher Yu Zhen Zhou for her full cooperation. The language difference did not stop the students from interacting and learning from each other; they felt richly rewarded by the class arrangement and the handmade car racing game. Even though the cold wave struck during their visit, the warm and enthusiastic H203 students successfully gave the Japanese students a welcoming reception and completed the one-and-a-half day International Exchange Program.

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