Week Without Walls
Vision
The purpose of Morrison Academy, Taichung High School’s experiential learning program is to engage every student in a meaningful, educational, hands-on experience outside of the traditional walls of a classroom. These experiences ask our students to engage in different aspects of life: in their environment, in their relationships, in their communities, and in their own passions through challenging physical, emotional, social and intellectual activities. These experiences enhance our school’s VFOL’s (Vision For Our Learners) and lead students to a greater awareness of the world around them, their place in it, and God’s call/challenge for them.
Participation in Week Without Walls activities is required for all high school students. For more information about the program, please refer to the Program Overview.
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High School
Engage In Your Environment: A Trip to Southern Taiwan
Goals:
- Interpersonal connections: Building relationships within the class
- Community service: Engaging in a beach cleanup initiative
- Natural surroundings: Observing and interacting at the Marine Aquarium to explore Taiwan's diverse ecosystems
- Exploring museums: Taking part in eco-tours and city tours to gain insights into how history and the environment influence people's lives locally.
As part of their Biology and World History courses, students will have the opportunity to travel to southern Taiwan to study local ecosystems and explore key aspects of Taiwan’s history. During this trip, they will explore several of Taiwan’s aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems in Kenting. They will snorkel in a coral reef area, and participate in tours at the National Museum of Marine Biology Aquarium (NMMBA) where they will spend one night in the exhibit areas. In addition, students will explore forest environments, caves, and view multiple species of plant-life in the Kenting National Forest Recreation Area (KNFRA). Students will then travel to Tainan to take a boat tour of a local estuary ecosystem and visit the National Museum of Taiwan History.
Middle School
Grade 6
Stake-a-Claim
The grade 6 'Stake-a-Claim' trip aims to cultivate self-discovery, foster meaningful peer relationships, and promote personal growth among students over two days in a campground setting.
Grade 7
Cultural Trips
The primary goal of the G7 culture trip is to provide students with an immersive and enriching experience that enhances their understanding of Taiwanese history, culture, and traditions. This trip aims to inspire curiosity, respect, and a sense of connection to the rich tapestry of Taiwanese culture among students.
Grade 8
Leadership Camp
The goal of the Grade 8 leadership camp is to provide students with a transformative experience that enhances their leadership skills and personal development over three days and two nights at Camp Taiwan.
