TIS Experience Week 2025 - Grade 8 Taiwan Region

Grade 8 Taiwan Region

SUNDAY:

MONDAY:

Yangmingshan National Park History and Student Experience

FRIDAY: And just like that, it's over. The Taiwan group has checked in and are on board their flight home.

They have landed safely!

SUNDAY:

All students and teachers are safely on board their flight and heading to the Taiwan Region. More updates and photos to follow....

They have landed safely! Stay tuned for updates....

It sounds like you had a wonderful time in Taiwan! Here's a brief summary of your experience:

Taiwan Trip Recap

Upon landing in Taiwan, the group quickly boarded a bus to visit the "Chiang Kai-shek Memorial". Students enjoyed a guided tour, where they walked up the steps to the memorial and learned about its significant symbolism and historical context.

The Yearbook Club members captured many moments with photos, which will be uploaded on Monday night.

After exploring the memorial, everyone received their T-shirts and headed out for dinner.

Following dinner, students had the opportunity to visit a local convenience store, which turned out to be a fun experience for all.

MONDAY:

Yangmingshan National Park History and Student Experience

Historical Background:

In 1927, during the Japanese era, Yangmingshan was established as Taiwan's first national park, originally known as Datunshan National Park Association.
The park is renowned for its stunning landscapes and the distinct smell of sulfur from its volcanic activity.

Hiking Adventure:

Students embarked on a hike after visiting the Yangmingshan National Park visitor center.
Everyone showed great enthusiasm and did an excellent job on the hike.

Lunch:

After the hike, students enjoyed bento box lunches on the bus.

Reflection Time:

Returned to the hotel for a reflection session, discussing the day’s experiences.

Evening Activities:

Students split into three groups:
- Group A: Explored a night market.
- Group B: Enjoyed a hot pot dinner.
- Group C: Tasted Taiwanese cuisine.

Feeling Proud

Highest Peak

TUESDAY:

Today we headed to Jifun, where the students began a photo challenge. Jifun is a beautiful area with an interesting history related to gold mining. The students started by looking at various photos and discussing the elements of photography, specifically what makes a good photo compared to a great one.

The students headed out to take some excellent photos please stay tuned for the winner of this challenge.

After taking photos, students ate Lunch and quickly headed out to do some shopping.

Our First Stop

Looking at elements of Photography

A picture by Ben/Nigel

Demonstrating viewpoint

Enjoying some food from the old street.

Friends and Food

Candy Store Delight!

Waiting for the slow pokes.

After the photo challenge and shopping the students headed over to Shifen where thethey created sky patterns. This was a favorite!

More Photos from other groups

WEDNESDAY:

Today Bus 2/ group 2 headed out to Sanxia where the students learnt about blue dye. It was interesting to learn about the the plants that they use, all ingredients are natural and the plants are grown in the mountains. They students asked some great questions and were able to connect this activity to their current science unit Fresh and salt water. They students were also able to context mathematics to the activity through the use of patterns, and Fibonnacci sequece, with my help.

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3

Uncovering the final product

After our Blue dye activity we headed for lunch where 1 student at each table hand the opportunity to be a chicken 🐔 master.

Who knew pulling apart a chick could be this enjoyable?

We are now on the bus heading to San Domingo where the students will be participating in a historical scavenger hunt. Students are tired, many are sleeping on the bus.

PORT SAN DOMINDOMINGO

will we see aparations?

Only time will tell?

Looking for answers

George, I have some questions.

Having fun, sitting in a shoe.

Curious as a cat

Night Market

THURSDAY:

This morning bus 2 headed to the Tamsui to make fish balls. The students headed upstairs to learn about the history of the shop, and the fising industry that is run by the family. After they learned about the history, they headed over to the next room, where they all learned how to make the fish balls. Once they finished forming the fish balls, they headed back to watch a video.

After the video, all the students enjoyed eating their fish balls and soup. They also had an opportunity to buy some snacks from the store.