Congratulations to Mr. Calvin Ku for his PTA Presidency!
The 2017 first PTA representative re-election was held on October 2nd. 31 members and 9 standing committee members were elected, and Mr. Calvin Ku was elected as the PTA president for the upcoming term. Ms. Wang, Ms. Chang, Ms. Hsu, Mr. Huang, and Ms. Peng were elected as the PTA vice presidents, Ms. Wang as the treasurer, and Ms. Peng as the supervisor. Mr. Ku has proven to be both enthusiastic and caring in terms of helping the school’s administration team throughout the course of his career as a member of the PTA. The school is extremely grateful for Mr. Ku and the entire PTA’s efforts throughout the past school year and also hopes that NEHS parents will continue to support the PTA, fostering the positive connection between the PTA and the school. (Please refer to page 6 for the PTA committee member list.)

Hsinchu Mayor visits our school!
After a buildup of excitement over the span of several weeks within the school, the mayor of Hsinchu, Lin Chih-chien, finally visited NEHS on October 18th for an interactive presentation with the juniors. During the presentation, Mr. Lin first started by sharing his experiences of growing up in Hsinchu and also shared his impressions of Hsinchu. These impressions evolved into Mayor Lin’s goals and ambitions for the future of the city, which he displayed through a short film. After that, six students engaged with the mayor in discussions in a personal conversation. The discussion not only allowed the mayor to gain a better understanding of the wishes and expectations of the younger generation, but also allowed students insight into the more compassionate side of the governing system. Seeing the steps that Hsinchu city is making towards creating a better future, it is evident that Mayor Lin’s blueprint for a better tomorrow is surely in action.

WASC Workshop: Ms. Barbara Parker delivers speeches
NEHS’s long term promotion of international education has spectacular results. This year, the school executed one of the four principles of international education: the globalization of curricula. The school hopes that not only will this enhance a multicultural learning environment, but it will also advocate the globalization of the academic administration and bolster cultural exchange. On October 4th to 6th, 2017, the bilingual department involved itself with WASC’s educational workshops and invited Ms. Barbara Parker, an expert of WASC, to conduct speeches for three days. The school hopes that through these speeches, the academic administration of the bilingual department will better understand WASC to enhance international education in school.

The 13th HSINMUN Ends Smoothly
Since the first annual session began in 2004, HSINMUN has moved through the years as a hallmark of IBSH. Officially becoming THIMUN-affiliated last year, October’s HSINMUN XIII was undoubtedly exemplary of its preceding conferences. With “Big Data” as this year’s arching theme, more than 400 participants from across Taiwan debated the current global issues in committees led by chairs. Cooperating with the MOE’s “Transnational Video Filming and Communication Program,” four representatives of the IBSH MUN team and directors Mr. Seth Roberts and Ms. Michelle Robert assiduously engaged with students who wish to participate in MUN from multiple schools by guiding them through how to choose and understand topics as well as speak confidently on them. Moreover, examples such as introductory videos and committee records exemplified HSINMUN’s increasing use of big data and technology, connecting participants of varying backgrounds through this channel to push and stimulate the future leaders of tomorrow. HSINMUN diligently makes progress throughout the years in hopes that the experience can guide all participants toward helping the world.

Gold Medal in Hand! 2017 ISSC Competition
Students Bo-Shuan Su and Zi-Ping Yang, with the accompaniment of Mr. Ming-Yuan Tsai, participated in the 2017 International Schools Software Competition (ISSC) along with students from Chenggong High School, representing Team Taiwan. Two years ago, NEHS students were also part of Taiwan’s representative competitors, earning a second place then. This year, the two participants and director persisted with the same ferocity and were crowned champions! Our school and Chenggong High brought back both second and first place in the 2017 ISSC, once again boosting Taiwan’s reputation abroad.

Library Learning Exhibition
Since 2016 school year, the middle school department has been experimenting with a new library class course in which students split into groups and spend an entire semester delving deep into a single novel; at the end of the semester, each group will share their analysis and review on the novel. Each student in the group is in charge of different sections of the novel, discussing their analyses with their group members in class. The course allows students to experience an intimate understanding of characters and plots, situating themselves in the context for deep contemplation unlike any other traditional assignments. They digested the rich text and refined their thoughts into exquisite reports, inviting everyone to explore the wonders of each page the novels provide!