Browsing: Kaohsiung American School

By constantly remembering the past, Taiwan reaffirms its commitment to protecting freedom for future generations. 

School official Ray Lei (雷正齊) was quoted as saying the structure encourages students to pursue issues they care about beyond test-driven learning, with some parents reporting a shift from asking “Will this be on a test?” to “Can this actually solve something?” but whether their work can make a real impact.

One possible solution is the introduction of a regular “thinking hour” in schools. This would be a quiet period where students are given time to think freely, without assignments, screens, or specific instructions. At first, such silence might feel uncomfortable or unproductive. Over time, however, it could help students become more comfortable with their own thoughts and encourage creativity, curiosity, and independent problem-solving.

“MUN isn’t about perfection or competition; it’s about learning, sharing perspectives, and finding confidence in expressing your ideas,” added Deputy Secretary-General Daniel Chen (Grade 11).

Alex Honnold rose to international fame through his many free-solo ascents. His most famous – free soloing El Capitan’s 900 metre granite in Yosemite National Park – not only cemented his reputation in the climbing world but was documented in the oscar winning film Free Solo (2018).

Geneva Chang and Clarice Fu (Kaohsiung American School — Grade 11) talk to other people in 11th grade about Australia’s recently introduced social media ban for people under 16.

Benjamin, Sydney, and Annalisa (KAS– Grade 9) report on human trafficking in Taiwan.

Alexandra, Amy, Zoe, Raysen, Owen (KAS — Grade 9) investigate what many believe is Taiwan’s economic over-reliance on semiconductors.

Haru, Yuyi and Madeline (KAS — Grade 9) investigate what young people know about the “White Terror”/Martial Law period of Taiwanese history.