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Programming has been incorporated into Taiwan’s 12-Year Basic Education Curriculum as an essential skill for future talents. Through coding, students can not only develop systems thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities, but also cultivate aesthetics, digital literacy, and innovative adaptability during the creative process. The Hualien County Information Education Competition is designed with these goals in mind, aiming to stimulate students’ computational thinking and problem-solving potential by requiring them to design animations and games using the intuitive Scratch programming language.

The cover photo was taken on the way to the national competition with another team from our school on January 26, 2024.

Seeing my wholehearted dedication and enthusiasm for scientific inquiry in the Student Research Competition, the school invited me to join the guidance team for this year’s Youth Invention Exhibition. It was my first time serving as a mentor, and I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. With a careful and attentive mindset, I led the students through brainstorming sessions, encouraging them to identify problems in daily life and design innovative solutions. From the initial conception to practical implementation, every step required careful thought and effort, but also brought a great sense of accomplishment.

The cover photo shows unprocessed Taiwan jade materials taken during an interview at the Rufeng Jade Workshop on September 7, 2023. The photograph was taken by the author.

“Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will, because attitude is contagious.” This quote by American author Zig Ziglar has always reminded me that the way we engage often determines the final outcome. I also hope that my own positive attitude can bring constructive influence to the educational setting.

The cover image shows Zhixue Station and the surrounding parking facilities of Taiwan Railway Co., Ltd., captured from Google Maps on December 29, 2024.

The cover photo was taken by the author on December 25, 2025.

The Sports Day is the most ceremonial event in the school year. It is not only a gathering of track and field events, team competitions, and fun activities, but also a unifying ceremony for all students and staff. Shoufeng Junior High School holds its Sports Day biennially, combining it with the school anniversary and hosting a “Joint Sports Day with Surrounding Villages,” inviting local community members to participate, giving the event a unique community flavor.