走過疫情的陰霾，全球聖心學校的交流活動終於在今年恢復先前的榮景。「國際性」是聖心學校的重要資產，於校園生活中建立國際視野更是全體師生的禮物與責任。除了出國交流，我們也喜迎國外聖心的師生來訪，盼能藉此在校園中營造國際化的環境。

2023年10月下旬及11月初奧地利維也納聖心中學的2位老師帶領28位同學來到學校進行交流活動。遠在歐洲的維也納師生對臺灣文化的豐富與多元十分嚮往，與臺灣聖心師生互動的美好經驗更讓維也納師生印象深刻。因此繼四月份28位師生來台交流之後，時隔半年，又有一批維也納聖心的同學與老師來到我們的校園之中。

參與服務學習的同學的心得：

臺灣聖心同學：

協助包米與整理物資的工作不算輕鬆，但每個人都很認真，沒有聽到絲毫抱怨的聲音。儘管過程中會出現差錯，但我們大家總是一起解決問題。這次的活動讓我感受到，即便我們彼此是不國家的人，語言不通，文化也不同，但心靈卻是相通的，都是樂於幫助他人的。很開心有這次服務學習的機會，我們也看到了許多社會善心人士積極地做這份不求回報的工作，只為求世界上多一個人的溫飽。      

維也納聖心同學：

I found it very enriching to work at the 1919 foodbank. Working side by side with the Taiwanese girls who were all working very hard made me feel very good, knowing that we have come together to help other people. This created a very good atmosphere and after I really had the feeling that I did something good.

仁愛園遊會愛心募款

11月4日園遊會時，維也納聖心同學於德賢廣場有一個專屬的攤位。他們與國三直升班學生共同製作蘋果派，也帶來許多歐洲特色產品如接骨木糖漿、南瓜籽油、小紅帽咖啡、莫札特巧克力來進行愛心義賣。同時維也納同學們也與國三同學一起策畫表演節目，吸引眾多來賓駐足觀賞，讓今年的園遊會更加增添國際性。當天維也納聖心的攤位共募得46460元，他們將款項全數捐出以協助聖安娜之家。

維也納同學參與聖心園遊會的心得：

The garden feast was the highlight of our last day, despite the warm weather. The Austrian pastries, which we had baked with Taiwanese students, added a great touch to the event. It was very exciting and I was introduced to the different dishes and goods from Taiwan. I got to meet so many kind-hearted kids, parents, and teachers. I really enjoyed the garden feast at Sacred Heart. I found it very inspiring how teachers, parents, and students helped together. 

多元豐富課程體驗

隨班上課體驗課程也是維也納聖心同學此行印象深刻的活動之一，感謝老師們精心設計豐富的課程讓同學們彼此互動。

接待家庭體驗

全校共28位同學擔任維也納同學三天兩夜的接待家庭，十分感謝熱心的同學與家長投入時間及心力協助。同學們透過接待外國同學訓練外語溝通能力，也在與維也納同學互動的過程中增廣見聞，認識不同文化的特色與生活方式。

維也納同學十分珍惜兩校聖心同學間的溫暖情誼，以下為他們的心得：

I had a great time staying with my host family. Their warmth and hospitality made me feel like part of the family from day one. They went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and had a great time in Taiwan. I’ll always be thankful for the opportunity to have stayed with them and to make new friends.

I learned so much about Taiwanese culture. I am grateful for the hospitality and warmth of my host family, who almost treated me like their own child. Each night, we set out to explore the breathtaking colorful city and its stunning architecture. They kept on buying me gifts and were incredibly kind and loving people. They truly made my stay in Taiwan unforgettable and created memories that will last a lifetime.