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Qingshan Campus‧December 2025

Issue69

Spreading Christmas Cheer
Spreading Christmas Cheer
Spreading Christmas Cheer
Spreading Christmas Cheer

~ Emma Cheng

Special Event Coordinator
From the Editor
As the December cold front arrived, the temperature dropped quickly and the From the Editor
Christmas atmosphere gradually filled the air. Although the weather was cold, our
Celebrating a Season of
hearts felt warm and cozy thanks to the holiday events. The International Department Celebrating a Season of
views this season as a chance for celebration; the perfect canvas to paint lessons of
Warmth and Joy
empathy, cooperation, kindness, and connections that warm the spirit. Warmth and Joy
Lighting the Star of Hope

After Halloween, our office staff put their heads together, determined to come up 國際處主任 賴國宜
with meaningful ideas for the Christmas season. We were grateful that everyone in the At Kang Chiao, we believe a well-designed
school community was willing to roll up their sleeves and got involved. environment can inspire children's curiosity, so
The month of celebrations began with decorating the Christmas tree on the 6 th we carefully create diverse learning spaces that
floor. Students wrote their wishes on adorable cards and hung them on the tree. The encourage students to explore. In the Grade 2
Principal lit the Christmas star, and we sang a Christmas song together. It was a perfect Kang Chiao Treasures project, children toured
start to the season. the campus, observed different areas, and even
In the days that followed, students donated learned to film short videos to recommend their
toys to the Taiwan Toy Library Association, favorite spots to Grade 1 students. Curious
wrote appreciation cards to parents, friends, and about what treasures our campus holds in the
teachers, played soccer with Santa, and enjoyed eyes of our students? We invite you to read
rd
a musical concert on the 3 floor. Through these the wonderful articles by Mr. Kraus and some
activities, we hope all Kang Chiao students felt Grade 2 students.
the Christmas spirit surrounding them. December is one of the most joyful

The Power of Unity months at Kang Chiao, as Christmas traditions
fill the campus with warmth. Our Spirit
For our freshmen—Grade 1 students— Calendar, Candy Grams, and Grade 1–2 carol
and our slightly tentative but growing Grade performances bring excitement each day.
2 students, we created an authentic and Students use their Kang Chiao money to buy
joyful holiday experience. During this warm post cards and candy canes, delivered by
Christmas season, each class prepared a 3–4 English Village helpers to teachers and friends,
minute Christmas Carol Show for the whole spreading kindness throughout the school. I
school. At the beginning, they chose their am deeply grateful to our teachers and staff,
song. To make the performance shine, our who work tirelessly to make these traditions
young learners discussed props, costumes, meaningful. I wish all our families a joyful and
and even dance formations. peaceful holiday season!
Through this project, students learned how to cooperate with their classmates and 在康橋，我們相信良好的學習環境能激發
strengthen their team spirit. Their mission was accomplished with sweaters, smiles, and 孩子的好奇心，讓每一天都充滿探索與熱情。
laughter which created unforgettable early memories. As they rehearsed, collaborated, 因此，我們細心規劃並佈置校園的每一處角
and performed, they also became more familiar with the school environment and more 落，打造多樣化的學習空間與主題情境，鼓勵
confident in themselves. 孩子在安全、舒適的環境中自由探索，讓學習
變得更立體、更豐富。在二年級的Kang Chiao
Carriers of Warm Intent Treasures專題中，外師邀請孩子向一年級學
During afternoon break throughout December, Kang Chiao students were as busy 弟妹推薦校園裡最棒的地方。為了讓自己的推
as bees. Many headed to the English Village Bank to buy a postcard and write a 薦更具說服力，孩子們走遍校園，觀察各區的
Christmas postcard to send their friends or teachers. 設施與特色，還學習拍攝影片，讓介紹更生動
鮮明。想知道孩子們心目中的「校園寶藏」有
Students paid ten Kang Chiao Dollars to 哪些嗎？歡迎閱讀Mr.Kraus與孩子們的精彩
purchase a limited-edition postcard. English 分享。
Village teachers guided them in writing short 每到十二月，康橋校園總是充滿最溫暖的
and heartfelt messages to their recipients. Our 節慶氛圍。感謝所有老師與行政同仁在繁忙之
reliable volunteers then helped sort and deliver 餘，仍用心陪伴孩子們度過這段美好的時光。
the postcards along with Christmas candy. It is 從每天都有驚喜的聖誕月曆、孩子們喜愛的糖
no wonder this activity has become so popular. 果傳情，到一、二年級的動人聖誕歌聲，這些
Every message brought smiles, warmth, and a 延續多年的活動已成為康橋最具魅力的節日傳
little holiday magic. 統。孩子們用康橋幣購買明信片與拐杖糖，寫
The True Meaning of Giving 下最真誠的祝福，再由英語村的小志工協助傳
遞，讓整個校園洋溢著善意與關懷。
With the dedication of our teachers and staff, we witnessed most students engaging 祝福所有康橋家庭平安喜樂，度過一個充
wholeheartedly in the Christmas activities. Throughout the events, not only did our 滿溫暖與幸福的假期。
students show care for others, but they also received warmth and blessings in return.
We hope this experience helped build a positive and caring environment in our
community.