Introduction to Yongjing Elementary School
Boasting a proud century-long heritage, Yongjing Elementary School currently hosts 39 classes. Conveniently situated along Provincial Highway 1, our school is nestled in Yongjing Township—a community rich in cultural depth where Holo and Hakka traditions harmoniously intertwine. Our community carries forward the ancestral philosophy of “farming on sunny days and reading on rainy days.” With fertile agricultural resources (vegetable farming, seedling cultivation, and bonsai), historic architecture steeped in heritage, and a vibrant local culture, the area serves as an invaluable living classroom for our children. Furthermore, the works of renowned local physician-poet Chan Tso-chou (1916–1970), who immortalized Yongjing in his verse, continue to enrich our students’ learning horizon.
Our Vision and Learner Profile
“Striving to Make Ourselves and the World a Better Place.”
Centered around this vision, we have developed our school-based curriculum under the core theme: “Nurturing Grace, Inspiring Vibrant Living.” Through this curriculum, we cultivate our students across three core dimensions:
- Poetic Grace · SensibilityImmersing students in gentle humanistic appreciation and emotional warmth.
- Reflective Inquiry · RationalityEncouraging critical inquiry, rational exploration, and creative problem-solving.
- Knowledge & Action · IntellectTranslating understanding into empathetic care, civic action, and balanced living.
Meanwhile, our faculty forms a dedicated, high-caliber professional team characterized by instructional innovation, collaborative synergy, heartfelt care, and continuous professional growth. We firmly believe that excellence in education is an ongoing journey rather than a final destination. Together, we strive to build a high-quality, community-connected learning ecosystem where students learn with joy, teachers instruct with dedication, and parents support with peace of mind.
Local Curriculum and Picture Books
Grounded in our school-based curriculum, our faculty develops original poetry learning materials and has published three local-heritage picture books co-created by teachers and students, integrating local literature into daily classroom practice:
- Strolling Around Yongjing (遶尞永靖): Explores Yongjing’s monuments and historic landmarks, highlighting blended Hakka-Holo architectural features and the traditional ethos of diligence, lifelong learning, and gratitude.
- Jingjing’s Wish (靖靖的願望): Weaves together local collective memories—traditional courtyard residences (he-yuan), the Thanksgiving Harvest Festival (Xie Ping’an), deity celebrations at the Chengjiao Ma Temple, old-fashioned popsicles, and betel leaf picking. It also features local agricultural produce, herbal remedies, and nostalgic community life (from traditional midwives and photo studios to steamed cabbage buns, herbal tea, and Hakka rice delicacies).
- Wandering Through Yongjing (行尞永靖): The Raoping Hakka language edition of our first picture book, preserving and honoring our indigenous dialect heritage.
Exploring Our Community Through Technology
Embracing modern educational technology, our teaching team has independently produced five immersive VR films highlighting local cultural treasures: Yu San Hall (餘三館), Zhongshi Di (忠實第), Yongjing Old Street (永靖街), Cheng Mei Cultural Park (成美文化園), and Shengxin Tang (省心堂). These digital resources broaden cross-disciplinary learning, enabling students to transcend the limits of time and space.
Holistic Development
In addition, our school fosters multiple intelligences and holistic development, offering robust flagship programs in traditional Chinese orchestra, dance, football, badminton, and basketball.
