~ Mark Payne
Teaching Coordinator
At the end of last semester, our students took center stage in a series of vibrant inter-class competitions that celebrated their English skills, imagination, and confidence. These moments were about much more than performance; they were opportunities for students to develop essential skills they will carry into the future.
In a world that is constantly changing, the ability to communicate clearly and think creatively is invaluable. Through these competitions, students challenged themselves to express ideas with clarity, originality, and self-assurance, gaining confidence with every step.
Innovation was evident across all grade levels. Students explored new ways to present ideas—through music, storytelling, drama, and digital creativity—while learning the importance of collaboration, problem-solving, and creative risk-taking.
The quality of this year’s entries was outstanding. Younger students brought joy and energy with memorable song performances, middle grades impressed us with expressive and imaginative dramatic readings, and fifth graders showcased inventive storytelling in a variety of engaging formats. Meanwhile our 6th graders made the case for why their "Unsung Heroes" should be celebrated.
We commend every participant for their dedication, bravery, and enthusiasm. These competitions were not just celebrations of talent, but powerful learning experiences that encouraged growth, adaptability, and original thinking. Thank you to our teachers and parents for their continued support, and congratulations to all of our students for making this year’s competitions such a success!
From the Editor
Why Storytelling Matters in Our Classrooms
國際處主任 賴國宜
Children naturally love stories and fairy tales. This joy becomes a powerful motivation for learning when they become storytellers themselves. In this issue, we look at how grade 3 students re-wrote classic fairy tales by changing the problem or flipping the resolution. As they decided why and how to make these changes, students were guided to think more critically about characters' actions, and consequences, while developing their language and writing skills. Grade 5 students created realistic stories focused on gender stereotypes. By observing everyday people and situations, they explored how assumptions about gender shape experiences and relationships. Through storytelling, abstract ideas such as gender equality, respect, and understanding became concrete and meaningful.
We warmly invite parents to read the grade 3 fairy tales and scan the QR code created by our Student Reporter Club to listen to the grade 5 stories.
本期校刊，特別收錄兩個年級的故事創作成果。三年級學生從熟悉的童話出發，重新思考角色的選擇與結局，嘗試改寫經典情節；在創作過程中，孩子不只是練習語文與寫作能力，更進一步思索故事的意涵，培養批判思考與多元觀點。五年級學生則以「性別平等」為主題，細心觀察周遭的人、事、物，創作貼近生活的寫實故事，透過角色的經歷與衝突，將抽象的「尊重、理解與公平」等價值，轉化為真切而有溫度的敘事。故事創作不僅鼓勵孩子發揮想像力與創意，也讓他們在表達自我時，學習同理他人，回應重要的社會議題。誠摯邀請您與孩子一同欣賞三年級的改編童話，或掃描英文小記者提供的 QR Code，聆聽五年級學生分享他們的故事。
隨著天氣逐漸轉暖，新學期已悄然展開，校園再度充滿孩子們的笑聲與活力，為每一天注入溫暖與期待。我們也誠摯邀請家長踴躍參加3/7舉辦的班親會，透過面對面的親師交流，一起了解孩子的學習與成長。家長的參與與支持，是老師持續用心教學、陪伴孩子前行的最大力量。