2022-2025
Bilingual Growth on Stage
The bilingual class showcase for Grade 10 and Grade 11 students was successfully held, highlighting the learning achievements and growth throughout the semester. Starting from script development, students steadily built their skills in daily English conversations, pronunciation practice, and intonation, and confidently brought their learning to life on stage.
Grade 11 students presented a reader’s theater performance integrated with SDGs topics, demonstrating both language proficiency and critical thinking.
Grade 10 groups delivered lively and engaging situational performances, connecting their scenes into a short play filled with creativity and energy.
This showcase not only provided valuable stage and presentation experience, but also strengthened teamwork and role distribution, becoming meaningful nourishment for students’ future learning.
Group 1 Snow Globe Travelers
Miranda 張依涵 / Nina 魏以寧
Sophia 陳南蓁 / Julia 鄭博容
Elaine 彭庭誼 / Amber 楊妍稐
Group 2 The Great Christmas Feast Share
Maru 林筱涵 / Jenna 邱暄涵
Jojo 高于喬 / Chloe 劉又瑄
Lucy 葉子萁 / Vivian 張宇婕
Group 3 Operation Gift Swap
Selina 周千荺 / Cathy 林孟葦
Claire 張芷熏 / Sophia 林詩容
Amber 周子彤 / Wendy 陳秐蓁
Lynn 周如玲
Group 4 Lights Out at the North Pole
Jamie 洪苡甄 / Elora 江俞臻
Ariana 陳家溱 / Kate 羅子淇
Josephine 廖昱喬 / Emma 蔡宜恩
Grace 劉瑜芳
Group 5 Elf-tastrophe at the Toy Factory
Ray 陳品叡 / Jayen 李潔恩
Gordon 鄧弘力 / Mike 黃皓洋
Jimmy 陳君祐 / Benson 江柏寬
105 MINI PLAY
The Great Christmas Channel Shuffle: Henry 何昇鴻 / Joyson 謝承佑 / Ricky 高廷郡 / Ryan 廖世霆 / Andrew 劉元泰
Newsroom Live: James 賀翔鈺 / Morris 張承緒 / Clancy 段茂淳 / Eric 陳柏佑 / Victor 李允菾 / Tom 許騰元
Lunchroom Revolution: Melody 朱佳玲 / Irida 王婷鈺 / Ashley 王于嘉 / Ruby 洪靖昀 / Tiffany 林欣妍 / Rae 陳湘綺
The Magical Recipe: Amy 王苡璇 / Linda 劉冠伶 / Julia 李之羽
The Empty Plate: Emmanuel 丁德渥 / Kinsley 游金達 / Neo 曾開元 / Jacky 陳育琦 / Richie 吳瑞栩
Princess’ Power: Jasmine 白欣卉 / Stella 董雨昕 / Alison 盧佑瑄 / Oscar 李治霖 / Sophie 曾愷儀 / Stephanie 陳雉涵 / Morisa 康祐希 / Jamie 郭予潔 / Mia 陳品妍
105 MINI PLAY
114-1 A Festive Bilingual Christmas on Campus
Our Christmas-themed activities brought joyful and heartwarming festive spirit to the entire campus. A variety of engaging activities were carefully planned, including bilingual challenge stations that encouraged students to move their bodies, practice balance skills, and strengthen their language abilities at the same time. Students also applied geometric symmetry to create beautiful paper snowflakes, experiencing creativity through hands-on learning. In addition, students wrote down their Christmas wishes and made adorable gingerbread figures, adding sweetness to the celebration.
During morning study time, the principal, teachers, and foreign teachers made surprise appearances, sharing laughter and festive cheer with the students.
Through joyful interactions and warm wishes, everyone enjoyed a happy and meaningful Constitution Day (Christmas holiday), creating unforgettable memories together.
114-1 A Festive Bilingual Christmas on Campus
114-1 A Trumpet Surprise at Lunch Break
Adding music to lunchtime brought warmth and delightful surprises to our campus.
Our junior high school foreign teacher, Jack, made a special appearance with a pop-up trumpet performance. Teachers and students enjoyed their lunch while listening to beautiful melodies, creating a relaxing and joyful midday moment together.
The performance featured many well-known Christmas tunes, filling the campus with festive cheer. The most memorable moment came when Jack playfully used his trumpet to perform our school bell melody, reminding everyone that it was time to return to class for a nap.
With music and laughter in the air, this unique lunchtime concert became a heartwarming memory for all.
114-1 A Trumpet Surprise at Lunch Break
114-1 Sing to Learn: Christmas Karaoke Party
The Christmas season kicked off with the Foreign Language Karaoke Contest, bringing music, laughter, and festive joy to the campus!
Music truly is one of the best ways to learn a language — even students who sometimes struggle to speak in class sang with confidence and heart on stage.
From English and Korean to Cantonese and Japanese, no language could stop their passion for singing!
The crowd went wild for the most popular performance of the day — “Golden”, and the grand finale by Class 208’s homeroom teacher and students, who performed Love Story with guitar and cajón, turned the hall into a warm chorus of voices and applause.
It was the perfect way to open the Christmas celebrations with music and love.
114-1 Sing to Learn: Christmas Karaoke Party
114-1 English Opens the Window to Korean Culture
English opens the window to the world, bringing cultures closer together!
This time, Ms. Lila invited a Korean student studying in Taiwan to share about the charm of K-POP and the global influence of Korean pop culture.
He also told some fascinating traditional Korean folktales, allowing students to experience both the modern and cultural sides of Korea.
The students enjoyed the fun and interactive exchange, learning English through real conversation and discovering new perspectives beyond the classroom.
114-1 English Opens the Window to Korean Culture
114-1 Trick or Learn!
The immersive bilingual Halloween celebration was a spooktacular success!
During flexible class time, foreign teachers introduced fun facts about Halloween traditions and guided students in making creative Halloween crafts.
During recess, students eagerly joined the bilingual challenge stations, where they learned Halloween-related vocabulary, folded little bats, and tackled the Bilingual Halloween IQ Quiz — guess what? Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
At lunchtime, everyone enjoyed watching a bilingual Halloween video together, learning English through laughter.
And to top it all off... a dinosaur suddenly appeared on campus!
The whole week was filled with excitement, creativity, and festive fun — a truly unforgettable bilingual Halloween experience.
114-1 Trick or Learn!
114-1 Mid-Autumn Lunch & Culture Connection
The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most meaningful celebrations in Chinese culture.
To share this cultural tradition, foreign teachers and students gathered during lunchtime to enjoy short videos about the festival and its customs.
Through this cross-cultural exchange, students learned not only about mooncakes and lanterns, but also about how different cultures around the world celebrate harvest and togetherness.
Students also had fun visiting the Alphabet Moon website, where they could type in their English names and discover how the letters trace their paths across the moon’s surface.
The event was filled with warmth and laughter, creating a wonderful opportunity for cultural learning and connection.
114-1 Mid-Autumn Lunch & Culture Connection
114-1 Back-to-School Bilingual Adventure!
At the start of the new semester, a fun Bilingual Campus Challenge was specially organized for 7th graders and new 10th graders.
Each bilingual station was set up in different offices and areas across the school, helping the new students explore their “home for the next three years” while getting to know teachers and staff.
They even got the chance to unveil the mystery behind the principal’s office!
Those who completed all the challenges received a fortune cookie with an English message inside — a sweet surprise to end the day.
The campus was filled with laughter as students enjoyed the excitement of learning through play, marking a joyful beginning to the new semester.
114-1 Back-to-School Bilingual Adventure!
114-1 Foreign Teachers’ Cultural Sharing & Bilingual Education Orientation
At the beginning of the semester, the foreign teachers from both the senior and junior high divisions joined the senior high orientation and the junior high morning assembly to introduce their home cultures and give students a preview of the exciting lessons to come this semester.
In addition, Ms. Grace shared the goals and direction of bilingual education with the parents of the bilingual classes during Parent’s Day, helping them better understand the school’s vision and progress in promoting bilingual learning.
114-1 Foreign Teachers’ Cultural Sharing & Bilingual Education Orientation
114-1 Speak Your Creativity: Podcast × Talk Show Bilingual Camp
Senior High Bilingual Program – Summer Camp
This summer, students were guided by foreign teachers to ignite creativity through voice and performance!
In the bilingual summer camp, participants became both hosts and performers, experimenting with podcast production and talk show performances.
They not only showcased their English fluency and creativity but also strengthened teamwork, spontaneity, and communication skills.
From brainstorming ideas and writing scripts to recording, editing, and performing live on stage, every step tested their ability to express themselves confidently in English.
The classroom was filled with laughter, applause, and the vibrant energy of youth.
It was truly a summer challenge that combined creativity, language, and performance, empowering students to speak up, shine bright, and tell their stories with confidence!
114-1 Speak Your Creativity: Podcast × Talk Show Bilingual Camp
114-1 ZLSH Bilingual Magical Journey: Exploring Tales, Math & Creativity
Junior High Bilingual Program – Summer Camp
In this fun and inspiring summer camp, foreign teachers, bilingual instructors, and senior bilingual students
led the campers on a “Magical Bilingual Journey”!
The program was filled with exciting and interdisciplinary activities — from exploring Songshan’s local culture and discovering mathematical patterns, to connecting the wonders of music and nature through creative expression.
Using English as a bridge, students crossed subject boundaries, unleashing their imagination and teamwork to complete various challenges.
Laughter, learning, and collaboration filled every moment of the camp, creating lasting memories and friendships that made this summer truly magical.
114-1 ZLSH Bilingual Magical Journey: Exploring Tales, Math & Creativity
113-2 Graduation Snapshots: The Most Beautiful Corner of Campus
As the flame trees bloom, the bilingual hallway has transformed into a popular photo spot on campus.
Graduating students invite their friends and teachers to capture wonderful memories together in this corner of the school that has nurtured them over the past three years.
113-2 Graduation Snapshots
113-2 May of Gratitude
In the warm month of May, students created handmade cards and flower baskets to express their heartfelt gratitude to their mothers or to someone special who has cared for them.
Beyond crafting, they also shared touching stories with foreign teachers about their mothers or family members, using English to express love and appreciation.
The atmosphere was filled with laughter, warmth, and creativity — every card and flower basket carried a story of love and gratitude.
113-2 May of Gratitude
113-2 Children’s Day Quiz Battle: Power Up Your Brain!
This was an exciting and fun-filled bilingual competition!
The questions covered English and fascinating facts from different subjects, challenging students’ intelligence, quick thinking, and teamwork.
Each round was intense and full of surprises, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats!
The room buzzed with cheers and laughter as students competed enthusiastically, learning new knowledge while practicing English communication and critical thinking.
Who will rise to the challenge and become the ultimate champion of brains and speed?
113-2 Sofa Cinema: A Lunchtime Movie Escape
113-2 Sofa Cinema: A Lunchtime Movie Escape
During lunchtime, students gathered with friends at the “Sofa Cinema” in the bilingual learning area to relax and recharge.
While enjoying their meals, they watched short, heartwarming, and humorous films that brought both laughter and warmth to the room.
Through these stories, students not only experienced meaningful life lessons but also trained their “English ears” naturally and effortlessly.
Learning English became a fun and delightful movie adventure, turning ordinary lunchtime into a bilingual journey filled with joy and discovery!
113-2 Sofa Cinema: A Lunchtime Movie Escape
113-2 Junior High Bilingual Activity- Morning Assembly: Where Did Teacher Brooks Travel During Winter Break?
During the assembly, Teacher Brooks shared photos from his winter vacation.
He took a small train, enjoyed beautiful scenery, tasted delicious food, and captured many interesting moments.
Let's see if the students can use the clues in his photos to guess the places he visited during his holiday!
113-2 Bilingual Activity - Morning Assembly
PRESENTATION OF BILINGUAL EXPERIMENTAL CLASS
The Bilingual Class Achievement Presentation showcases the learning outcomes of students from Classes 105 and 203 in bilingual education. By integrating various disciplines, the event enhances students' oral expression and presentation skills while providing valuable on-stage experience.
The latter part of the event offers opportunities for senior students to share their experiences and insights, fostering inter-grade learning connections. Through teacher evaluations and feedback from bilingual educators in different fields, the event promotes the exchange and innovation of teaching strategies, inspiring students' enthusiasm and confidence in learning while highlighting the diverse values and strengths of bilingual education.
113-1 PRESENTATION OF BILINGUAL EXPERIMENTAL CLASS
Cultural Exchange - Christmas
The "Christmas Carnival Wonderland" creates an immersive holiday atmosphere for students. Through an orienteering activity combined with bilingual settings around the campus, students must find clues and answer questions in both Chinese and English.
The Christmas-themed ORIGAMI workshop encourages students to unleash creativity, develop hands-on skills, and enhance artistic appreciation. The KARAOKE singing contest provides a platform for students to showcase their talents while improving language and performance skills.
A highlight of the event is the Christmas dessert-making session, bringing warmth and sweetness to the celebration. Together, students will craft a "2025 Wishing Christmas Tree," sharing laughter and creating lasting memories for a joyful Christmas.
113-1 Cultural Exchange - Christmas
Cultural Exchange - Thanksgiving
Gather together, give thanks, and celebrate!
The Thanksgiving pie-making activity introduces students to the origins and meaning of Thanksgiving through bilingual teaching, providing a cultural fusion of East and West. Students will create traditional Thanksgiving pies, learn to design and write gratitude cards, and explore plating aesthetics to enhance creativity and appreciation for beauty. At the same time, this holiday offers an opportunity to express gratitude to teachers, fostering values of respect and thankfulness. Through interactive activities, students improve language skills and deepen cultural understanding.
113-1 Cultural Exchange - Thanksgiving
113-1 Cultural Exchange - Halloween Party
Halloween, a festival originating from the West, began as ancient harvest celebrations and religious rituals. Today, it has become a fun-filled, modern international holiday. "Trick or treat!" is the most familiar English phrase and eagerly awaited activity for students in October. This time, instead of tricking or treating, we made festive desserts and treats under the guidance of foreign teachers, enjoying the Western holiday atmosphere through English explanations. All teachers and students are welcome to join us in celebrating Halloween, a moment filled with creativity, surprises, and joy!
113-1 Cultural Exchange - Halloween Party
113-1 Cultural Exchange - Making Mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival
Before the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Culinary Club collaborated with foreign teachers and international students to make mooncakes. The foreign teachers worked with the club president to translate the recipe into a bilingual version. This activity not only helped the international participants learn more about the traditional festival and enjoy delicious mooncakes, but also allowed students to practice introducing Mid-Autumn Festival culture, mooncake ingredients, and the preparation process in English. While waiting for the mooncakes to bake, the foreign teachers led fun and engaging English activities, making the experience both interactive and educational.
113-1 Cultural Exchange - Making Mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival
113-1 Break Time - English Interactive Games
During break time, it's brain-teasing fun! Sometimes it's English riddles created by foreign teachers, logic-based math puzzles, Millionaire quiz, spot-the-difference challenges, or Hangman Game.... Teachers and students passing by often can’t resist stopping to check out the day’s games and solve a few before moving on.
113-1 Break Time - English Interactive Games
112學年度第2學期百齡陽明中崙三校雙語實驗班聯合學習成果發表
成果發表網站首頁 Homepage: https://reurl.cc/L5a2ba
中崙高中特輯
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Unity in diversity
20207 Vivian / 20232 Arvin
/ 20212 Eva
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偏鄉英文-AR教學
Rural English-AR Teaching
20225 Lily / 20205 Zoe
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Talk Show 〈Pop Music〉
20202 Connie / 20206 Joy
20208 Dandan / 20217 Karen
20227 Jessica
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淡水導覽
Guided Tour of Tamsui
20218 Mia / 20219 Sandy
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Reader's Theater
〈It's Okay to Be a Woman〉
10505 Abelia / 10510 Chole /
10514 Emma / 10515 Mia /
10523 Ron / 10533 Phil /
10504 Ruby / 10520 Camille
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Host of the Presentation
20207 Vivian / 20232 Arvin
Poster Exhibition
Class 105 & Class 202
112-2 Bilingual Activity - DJ Z PODCAST
Every Wednesday at noon in May, Mr. Zachary acts as the DJ, playing a song he recommends during lunchtime. He shares the reason for his recommendation or a related story. Students are also encouraged to request songs, eagerly participating and looking forward to hearing their requests played.
112-2 Bilingual Activity - DJ Z PODCAST
112-2 Tamsui Bilingual Tour
Ms. 張雅茹 led Class 202, with bilingual guides Yu Shan Tseng and Yun An Chen, to tour Tamsui alongside students and teachers from Weston Middle School in the U.S. They introduced the history, scenery, and cuisine of Tamsui, fostering cultural exchange.
Tamsui Bilingual Tour
112-2 Bilingual Activity - The Big English Game ★ Hosted by Grade 7 and Supported by the High School 202 Bilingual Class (Research & Development Section)
The Big English Game !
At the beginning of the school year, we held ‘The Big English Game competition’, which can let students warm up bodies, exercise minds, and play games in English for Grade 7. We invited seniors from the High School 202 Bilingual Class to support the event, serving as hosts and the group counselors to guide Grade 7 students through three challenges: 1. Trivia time! 2. Guess what Zachary would do! 3. Name a word that. In the end, two classes tied for the highest score, leading to an intense PK match!!! How exciting!
Bilingual Activity - Happy Lunar New Year
112-2 Junior High Bilingual Activity- Morning Assembly Lantern Riddles (Research & Development Section)
Solving Lantern Riddles
How do you describe your winter vacation in English? Let's hear it from Teacher Zachary. Teacher Zachary had an incredibly enriching winter vacation, visiting the Philippines, California, Chicago, New York...and so on. After that, we celebrated the Lantern Festival with him by solving lantern riddles together. “What do you call a bee from America?” “Can you guess the answer?” There were so many interesting and funny questions... Students who correctly guessed the English riddles can draw a small red envelope. Students who won the lucky draw can have a warm bowl of tangyuan (sweet rice balls) on the eve of the Lantern Festival at noon. How delightful!
Bilingual Activity - Happy Lunar New Year
Bilingual Activity - Happy Lunar New Year
Guess the Couplets Activity
This activity takes place from January 23rd (Tuesday) to January 26th (Friday) in the second semester. Foreign teachers, the principal, and teachers write couplets together for students to guess which one was written by the foreign teacher. Students who guess correctly will participate in a raffle on Friday, January 26th. At noon on Friday, the principal announced the correct answers and personally conducted the raffle, creating an English-speaking environment throughout the entire process.
Bilingual Activity - Happy Lunar New Year
Advent Calendar 、 Christmas Bingo Cards - Junior high school
Junior high students in grades 7-9 participate freely. The Research and Development section decorates the windows as an advent calendar, counting down to Christmas. Using bingo cards, from December 1st to the 21st, each day, Teacher Zachary opens a sentence. Students match words on the bingo card, and upon completing a line, they visit the office to wish the teacher "Merry Christmas" for a small reward. Lucky students who complete five lines can join the Christmas Party at noon on Christmas Day. They enjoy a Christmas feast with the principal and teachers. High school students act as older siblings, assisting junior high students in making their own badges.
Advent Calendar 、 Christmas Bingo Cards - Junior high school
Cultural Bonding and Friendship Through Oil-Paper Umbrella Painting
"Friendship is like sharing one umbrella, keeping both of us dry in the rain." Today's cultural exploration in Ms. Linda Wu's (吳啟鈴) class revolves around oil-paper umbrellas — time for Bilingual Class 202 and the exchange students from schools in Taipei to bond together! Why paint on the oil-paper umbrellas? In the Hakka language, the word for "oil" resembles "have," and "paper" is akin to "son." Thus, gifting an oil-paper umbrella as part of a dowry symbolizes the wish for the recipient to bear a son soon. With this cultural insight, students begin to perceive the umbrellas through a different lens.
In the latter part of the class, Bilingual Class 202 and exchange students pick up watercolor paintbrushes to adorn their oil-paper umbrellas with their favorite cartoon characters, ancient architectures, animals, and other cultural symbols representing their countries. Through this activity, the oil-paper umbrellas serve as a medium for fostering friendship, connecting Bilingual Class 202 and exchange students, and facilitating a more enriched cultural exchange.
Cultural Bonding and Friendship Through Oil-Paper Umbrella Painting
Midterm presentation of inquiry and practices in natural science - 202 Physics Class
In the course of Inquiry and Practices in Natural Science, Physics teacher Ms. Tian (田芷綾) guided students in conducting experiments on Hooke's Law. She directed students on how to record the experimental process and ultimately had them present their findings in the form of posters. On that day, the principal, secretary, head teacher, and other teachers were present to listen to the students' achievements.
Midterm presentation of inquiry and practices in natural science - 202 Physics Class
Halloween Challenge - Junior high school
During the five-day Halloween checkpoint event, students use their break time to go to various offices in the school to solve Halloween-themed stories with missing words. After completing the task card, they read the complete story to Teacher Zachary, and a raffle is held on Halloween day.
Halloween Challenge - Junior high school
Exploring Ancient Chinese Architecture: A Hands-On Cultural Journey
In Ms. Linda Wu's (吳啟鈴) cultural class today, Bilingual Class 105 and exchange students from schools in Taipei embark on a captivating journey to ancient China. The class commences with a captivating overview of well-known ancient Chinese architectural types, followed by a multimedia exploration of the comparison and contrast between Chinese and Western architectures—essentially delving into each other's cultures. Also, a hands-on activity involves crafting replicas of Zuiweng Pavilion, Jiangnan Water Town, and Kaiyuan Temple. This immersive experience not only fosters collaboration but also facilitates a deep understanding of the fundamental structures of architecture and cultures from millennia ago for the students. As the 3D wooden jigsaw pieces come together, students gain valuable insight into the methods and cultures behind the construction of ancient Chinese architecture. The distinctive features of these ancient structures include curved roofs, intricate wooden carvings, a raised platform structure, and pagoda-style designs. In the end, this hands-on exploration serves as a bridge, nurturing connections among Bilingual Class 105 and exchange students, instilling a deeper appreciation for the wisdom passed down by their predecessors.
A Hands-On Cultural Journey
Cultural Exchange with Margaret River Senior High School
A unique opportunity unfolds as students from Zhong-Lun High School (ZLSH) join their 20 Australian buddies from Margaret River Senior High School for a synchronized international exchange. In Ms. Grace and Mr. Kevin's 10th-grade self-regulated learning class, 15 ZLSH students, including two exchange students, adeptly leverage cutting-edge technology such as the auto-tracking camera, smart display, and pre-prepared slides to introduce themselves online. In the Hybrid Teaching Classroom, students casually share insights into their funny stories about their campus life and serious topics like dreams with Australian students.
The lesson then transitions to delve into the historical backgrounds and industries nurtured by the two significant rivers: Dadaocheng Wharf in Taiwan and Margaret River in Australia. These rivers have played pivotal roles in shaping Taiwanese and Australian civilizations. Following this cultural exchange session, it's time to unbox a cultural box filled with delectable foods and heartfelt cards prepared by the students from Margaret River Senior High School. In return, they also receive a cultural box from ZLSH students. The cultural box undoubtedly steals the spotlight during today’s exchange activity, contributing a delightful and personal dimension to the cross-cultural connection.
Cultural Exchange with Margaret River Senior High School
Cultural Exchange with City College Plymouth
Today, after 27-hour flights, 5 students and 2 teachers from City College Plymouth flew from the U.K to take part in this cultural exchange event at Zhong Lun High School (ZLSH). The day kicked off with mesmerizing musical performances of four class 209 students. Excitement filled the air as class 209 and the conversation club prepared a range of enjoyable card games, including classics like Old Maid, SlapJack, and even a lively round of Charades featuring popular movie characters. While the school's international education center provided refreshing pearl milk tea, different groups also introduced their British counterparts to the flavors of Taiwanese culture, including the delightful savory beef-flavored instant noodles. In the afternoon, ZLSH students took City College Plymouth students on a tour of the school library and Huashan Creative Park. This event serves as a bridge for Taiwanese and British students to embrace diverse cultures, empowering them to become true global citizens.
Cultural Exchange with City College Plymouth
School-based Required Courses Presentations
The frenshmen at our school actively participated in the final annual presentation of the school-based required course, Global Citizens @ Zhonglun. The primary objective of this course is to acquaint students with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) issues and equip them with valuable information technology skills. Throughout the course, students were expected to collaborate in groups and complete a SDGs-based project. The final presentation served as an integral component of the course, designed to foster a sense of global citizenship among the students.
The presentation itself was divided into two sessions, each offering unique opportunities for students to showcase their work and engage with their peers. In the first session, a total of 10 student groups presented their projects to all the freshmen. Each group was allocated a designated time slot of 4 minutes, allowing them to effectively convey their understanding of the course material and effectively communicate their ideas. This session not only highlighted the knowledge acquired by the students but also their ability to present information in a concise and compelling manner.
Following the individual presentations, the second session commenced, focusing on the poster presentations. Before the event, students were organized into groups and tasked with creating posters regarding core concepts of the course. During this session, each group showcased their posters, and both teachers and students were encouraged to move around and participate in the presentations. This interactive format fostered discussions and facilitated the sharing of knowledge among all participants.
The combined experience of these presentations and group projects provided students with valuable insights into global challenges and nurtured essential skills such as teamwork and presentation proficiency. The annual presentation acted as a platform for students to exhibit their comprehensive understanding of SDGs and their adeptness in utilizing information technology to effectively address these crucial issues.
Overall, the final annual presentation served as a testament to the growth and development of the students as global citizens equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to make a positive difference in the world.
School-based Required Courses Presentations
Students Claiming 3rd Place in Budgeting Competition
Our school's Participatory Budgeting team has achieved a remarkable feat by advancing to the final round of the competition, surpassing more than twenty other teams. On June 4, our dedicated team, comprising seven members, competed against three other schools and proudly secured the third-place position. This prestigious competition, organized by the city government, held immense significance, as even the mayor himself acted as one of the judges during the final event.
This exciting opportunity allows students to propose how a portion of the municipal budget should be allocated. Our students presented a compelling proposal aimed at improving the road conditions in the neighborhood surrounding Zhonglun High School (ZLSH). Their innovative idea centers around the creation of a dedicated website that offers real-time updates on road conditions. By allowing individuals to upload photos of areas with poor road conditions, this platform would expedite action from the city government. Upon receiving these visual cues, the government could swiftly dispatch teams to address the issues and ensure timely repairs.
Our students' proposals effectively address critical community needs and exemplify their unwavering commitment to fostering positive change.
ZLSH's Participatory Budgeting Team
English Mock College Admissions Interview Workshop
As the end of the academic year approaches, seniors at Zhong-Lun High School are working tirelessly to perfect their application documents and academic portfolios in the hopes of being accepted into the college of their dreams. To help them prepare for the competitive college admissions process, the school's Counseling Office organized mock interviews in both Chinese and English.
An English interview strategy workshop lectured by Jeffrey Young, an American teacher at ZLSH, was held a week before the mock interview. On April 24th, right after practicing answering potential interview questions with their peers, six seniors participated in one-on-one 8-minute mock interviews with Jeffrey. Although some students were understandably nervous during their interviews, they remained composed and confidently conveyed their motivation and ambition to Jeffrey, demonstrating their suitability for the college program. This workshop greatly enhanced the students' competitiveness as candidates for their desired college programs.
English Mock College Admissions Interview Workshop
2023 Taipei International Cross-cultural Exchange Event-Taipei Railway Workshop Tour
Are you ready to embark on a journey through time, where trains in Taiwan were meticulously repaired and components changed? In March, a cultural exchange event organized by Ms. Kiwi Lin (林詩怡) and Ms. Mia Lin (林子馨) took place at the Taipei Railway Workshop (TRW), currently known as the Preparatory Office of National Railway Museum. The event consisted of a tour that aimed to provide students with a glimpse into the workshop's history and operations. As a warm-up, students were presented with some intriguing questions on the interactive learning platform Kahoot, one of which was "What does the letter 'T' in the car type '50 EP 105T' stand for?" The answer, "toilet," was an eye-opening revelation for the class.
Despite TRW being under construction, students were fully immersed in the rich history of the Assembly Plant, Diesel Engine Plant, Passenger Car Plant, Forge Plant, Car Transporter, and Open-air Crane. The students were thrilled to ride the old Tze-chiang limited express and hear the announcement broadcast, taking them back many years. The tour also featured neat dining areas and a delectable railway lunch box that left a lasting impression on the students. Overall, the students had a memorable experience at the TRW, and the event successfully sparked their interest in the history and operations of the Taiwan railway system.
Taipei Railway Workshop Tour
2023 Taipei International Cross-cultural Exchange Event-DIY Lantern
An exciting cross-cultural exchange event was organized in February, which commenced with a cultural lesson about the Lantern Festival this time. The festival was introduced to the bilingual class 105 and 15 exchange students through a captivating video presentation by a Zhong-Lun High School Chinese teacher, Ms. Linda Wu (吳啟鈴).
After the video, students enthusiastically engaged in a DIY activity to create their unique wooden lanterns. The lanterns are a sight to behold, as they beautifully displayed the students' cultural backgrounds, preferences, and personalities. Some students showcased their national pride by painting their national flags, while others creatively sketched their preferred online images. The lanterns served as a medium for Taiwanese students and exchange students to communicate through language and imagery, further intertwining their diverse cultures. This event truly embodies the essence of cross-cultural exchange and promotes cultural diversity and understanding among the students.
DIY Wooden Lantern
Bilingual Teacher Professional Development-ViewSonic Guided Tour + Bilingual Multi-media Showcase
ViewSonic provided Zhong-Lun High School (ZLSH) teachers with a guided tour. The tour started with a quick overview of ViewSonic's latest high-tech computer monitors, projectors, interactive displays, and other cutting-edge visual technology products.
Following this, the company presented their innovative interactive Metaverse software to the ZLSH teachers, showcasing how it could be utilized for bilingual teaching. For instance, Metaverse allows students to sit virtually in a chair and focus on the teacher's PowerPoint slides.The teachers can also interact with their students via Metaverse, asking them to turn on their camera and microphone to answer questions. Students can even customize their avatars and interact with their classmates' avatars in this virtual world.
ViewSonic also demonstrated how their software could be applied to teaching not only English but also math and science classes. This guided tour offered by ViewSonic provided ZLSH teachers with a valuable opportunity to explore and learn about the latest visual technology products and how they can be applied in bilingual teaching.
ViewSonic Guided Tour
Bilingual Teacher Professional Development-The Key to International Exchange- English
Mr. Wesley Xi (奚永慧), a retired professor from the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature at National Taiwan University, recently spoke to bilingual teachers at Zhong Lun High School (ZLSH) about the importance of English pronunciation for effective international exchange. During his presentation, Mr. Xi emphasized that clear and accurate pronunciation is essential for successful communication in English.
To help the teachers improve their pronunciation skills, Mr. Xi introduced two effective methods: the Echo Method and Shadowing. He also stressed the importance of clarity over speed, noting that fluency is meaningless if the message is not conveyed properly. Additionally, Mr. Xi explained that English is a stress-timed language, meaning that the pronunciation of words can vary depending on the intended meaning.
Finally, Mr. Xi emphasized the significance of choosing the right words to ensure that communication is received and understood effectively. Selecting the appropriate vocabulary also helps set the tone for the conversation or presentation. Mr. Xi's sharing provided valuable insights and practical tips for improving English pronunciation skills.
Defalt (Information Value)
Bilingual Teacher Professional Development-Bilingual SDGs Lessons
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by the United Nations in 2015, serve as a blueprint for society to achieve all 17 SDGs by 2030. Ms. Judy Wu (吳芳蕙), an English teacher at New Taipei Municipal Jiangcui Junior High School, was invited to Zhong-Lun High School (ZLSH) to share her experience about teaching SDGs to middle school students in a bilingual setting.
In a classroom, the SDGs can take many different forms. Ms. Wu frequently uses engaging personality tests, captivating storybooks, practical real-life cases as well as interactive hands-on, minds-on, and hearts-on group activities to help students better understand the SDGs. This professional development allows ZLSH teachers to see the SDGs through different lenses.
Bilingual SDGs Lessons
Bilingual Teacher Professional Development-Bilingual Teaching SOP
Ms. Sally Chen (陳昭勛), a health education teacher at Taipei Municipal Mu Zha Junior High School, was invited to speak with Zhong-Lun High School (ZLSH) bilingual teachers about her experience of teaching health education bilingually. Ms. Chen stated that she frequently uses total physical response (TPR) in classroom activities and even pop quizzes, as well as a unique point system, to keep students engaged during class. The importance of grading rubrics was also emphasized.
This professional development assists teachers in developing relevant, tailored bilingual course instructions for students.
Bilingual Teaching SOP
2022 Taipei International Cross-cultural Exchange Event
“This was probably my first time to discuss with Taiwanese students, make group’s decisions, and develop policies tog. We really enjoy this type of interactive cultural exchange lesson,” Dorleta, a Spanish exchange student, wrote in the post-event survey. Zhong-Lun High School (ZLSH) Bilingual Class 105 and 14 exchange students from other high schools in Taipei took part in the 2022 Taipei International Cross-cultural Exchange event held in Zhong-Lun High School. Ms. Kiwi Lin (林詩怡), a ZLSH earth science teacher, collaborated with Mr. Jeffrey Young, a ZLSH American teacher, and Ms. Mia Lin (林子馨), a ZLSH bilingual administrative assistant and English teacher, to create this lesson. The event began with a bingo icebreaker, which quickly warmed up the conversation between exchange students and students from class 105.
Each group of students managed a fishing company to compete with other companies, implementing their own strategies to maximize their net worth in the main activity- Fishbanks. The group with the most total assets at the end of the game, including money in the bank and value of their ships, would be the winner.
This Fishbanks activity is also linked to SDG 14-Life Below Water. “If this lesson had been extended by 15 minutes, students could have witnessed the depletion of fishery resources. If there were no fish left, each group's assets could have suffered greatly. Students could have gotten a lot more out of that experience," Kiwi said.
Fishbanks & Bingo Classroom Activity
Bilingual Teacher Professional Development
To increase English language proficiency, Taipei Municipal Zhong-Lun High School is offering workshops to junior high and senior high school bilingual teachers once every two weeks. The instructor for these workshops is an American teacher, Mr. Jeffrey Young. The professional development series cover a wide range of topics, including travel, sports, fitness, finance, the environment, etc.
On top of those workshops helping bilingual teachers to expand their vocabulary, some fun and interactive classroom activities such as GuessUp and Icebreaker also help teachers develop their English communication skills.
Icebreaker Board Game & Vocabulary Teaching
Conversation Club
Conversation club is held in the 8th period every Thursday, facilitated by an American teacher, Mr. Jeffrey Young. It is a volunteer, extra-curricular class comprised of students ranging from 8th-12th grade. In this class, students are encouraged to learn, evaluate and implement a firm understanding of English competency while exploring various media topics that encourage and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding through project-based output.The topics are all based on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to enable students to gain a better understanding of the challenges of their own lives as well as learn what is happening in the world.
Brainstorming (top) and Q & A (down)
2022 Taipei Education Expo
2022 Taipei Education Expo was held from August 17-20, 2022 in Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. Holistic and Competency-Based Education, Creative and Experimental Education, International and Bilingual Education, along with Information and Smart Education were the themes of this year’s expo. Zhong-Lun High School (ZLSH) took part in the International and Bilingual Education theme. The bilingual class was first established at ZLSH in August, 2022. This event was an excellent opportunity for prospective students seeking to learn more about the ZLSH bilingual class.
ZLSH Exhibition Booth