Browsing: Kaohsiung American School

As one Taiwanese voter told the Christian Science Monitor from a bus stop in Hualien, “Taiwan is a democratic, autonomous country. Going there is tantamount to bowing down and submitting”. A retired businessman in Taipei Ningxia Night market was blunter: “It’s like she’s Xi Jinping’s daughter”. 

Emily and Belle give their most important tips for all young people who will one day be high school students.

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.