Nov 2019 News
Mr. Edward Huang Elected as President of the PTA
The first PTA representative conference for the 2019-2020 school year was held on October 3rd. A total of 31 new members were elected by parental representatives, with 9 of them also serving on the standing committee. Mr. Edward Huang, a parent from the Middle school Department, was honored as the current president of the PTA, while Ms. Chen Yirong, Ms. Ye Tsenzhi, Ms. Chen Yijun, Ms. Zhan Mingi, and Ms. Wang Shiping were honored as the Vice Presidents. Additionally, Ms. Pinchi Chen will be serving as the treasurer and Ms. Mingfen Huang as the supervisor. The inauguration ceremony will take place during the Opening Ceremony of the 2019 Field Day. We hope that the PTA will uphold its legacy and continue to serve the students and teachers of NEHS. (See page 12 for a list of members of the PTA.)
IBSH WSC Awards
Led by Seth Roberts, 30 students attended the World Scholar’s Cup Manila Global Round from September 5th to 12th. All participants have worked extremely hard since January this year, sharpening their debate and writing skills every Monday and Wednesday and spending their summer vacation studying for the competition. More than 1500 students competed at the round, and IBSH came out at the top. In the senior division, the team of Katelyn Chen, Joshua Zhao, and Janet Chen Jiang came first place in the team challenge, bowl, writing, and overall, and the team of Mark Kuo, Tim Lin, and Emily Shen came first in team debate. Furthermore, Janet Jiang was honored “Alpaca Scholar of the Year” for her dedication to the program and contribution to the community, and Tim Lin placed first in the senior division overall! Congratulations to all the students, and thank you, Mr. Roberts, for your undying dedication and hard work.
Cross-field Hsinchu Lecture by Mr. Renxiu Hsu, Founder of the Wilderness Foundation Formosa
On October 2, 2019, the Bilingual Department invited Mr. Renxiu Hsu to lecture on his experiences with nature. The event was hosted in the new auditorium to the teachers and students, where they spent a “green” afternoon together. Mr. Hsu, who is a writer, photographer, and the founder of the Wilderness Foundation Formosa (WFF), described his experiences with “Environmental Protection Beginning with the Amazon Forest and its Connection to Hsinchu,” demonstrating his passion about the environment and willingness to act on its behalf. By connecting his lecture to Hsinchu, he successfully brought awareness to teachers and students regarding issues about the environment. Moreover, Mr. Hsu’s lecture fits together with the library’s October display of his relevant works. Money earned from this sale will be used to fund the WFF’s promotion of ecological education and take a further step into environmental protection.
Elementary Department Cross-disciplinary Course: “Helping Frogs Cross the Road”
After reading the lesson “Protecting Crabs Crossing the Road” from the Chinese textbook, the Elementary Department’s enthusiastic fifth-grade teachers invited an environmentalist from the Wilderness Conservation Association’s Frog Group to teach students about ecological conservation. Furthermore, over the course of six nights, students and their parents were invited to help frogs, especially the Rana sauteri, cross poorly illuminated mountain roads safely. These “care volunteers” were active among the Dashanbei area of Hengshan Township, Hsinchu County, guiding frogs to nearby streams where they can safely breed the next generation. Principal Roger Lee strongly supported this activity, and even participated in the event on October 17th side by side with the determined fifth-grade teachers, students, and parents. Through this activity, students personally experienced the environmental danger that wildlife are facing and took immediate action to solve this problem, which is a perfect demonstration of good learning attitudes!
The Last Thieves: Positive Critiques & Support of Alumni Director
Jack Hsu’s newest movie, “The Last Thieves,” was released on October 18th—a movie full of suspense and tension. Hsu is an NEHS 24th alumnus and is known as the creator of SELFPICK, a new media company, and the director of “Mr. Bartender.” NEHS students, teachers, and parents were able to view the movie at the Vie Show Cinemas in Big City on October 13th, before its official release. The audience also met Hsu to exchange of ideas and opinions after the movie, allowing them to better understand the director’s hard work and difficulties in filming. The school thanks the PTA’s support in funding part of this private event. As a result of his movie, Hsu has been nominated for the 56th Golden Horse Awards. The school encourages everyone to watch the movie and wishes Hsu wins a Golden Horse award!