As we stepped into the Hushan Elementary school, the beautiful nature sceneries came into view. Dean Yan gave has a wonderful school tour. He introduced us about the unique features in the campus.
1. The hot spring
One of the special part about Hushan Elementary School is their hot spring pool. It is the only elementary school in Taiwan that has a hot spring pool. Taiwanese government even sent experts to visit the campus and explored the spring. During winter time, students can enjoy a warm foot bath. The hot spring pool is also open to the local community. In addition, the pool also serves for educational purpose. Math teachers in Hushan Elementary School used the pool to teach children how to measure the height, width and length. They would also calculate the volume of the pool together.
One of the special part about Hushan Elementary School is their hot spring pool. It is the only elementary school in Taiwan that has a hot spring pool. Taiwanese government even sent experts to visit the campus and explored the spring. During winter time, students can enjoy a warm foot bath. The hot spring pool is also open to the local community. In addition, the pool also serves for educational purpose. Math teachers in Hushan Elementary School used the pool to teach children how to measure the height, width and length. They would also calculate the volume of the pool together.
The hot spring located in the campus.
2. The tree house
Every children likes tree house. Even as high schoolers, we still enjoyed the pleasure of climbing up and down the tree house. Mr.Yen said that the tree house can train children to be brave. The school doesn't set up too many playing rules. They hope children can
use their imagination and play creatively. The tree house gives students a happy childhood.
Every children likes tree house. Even as high schoolers, we still enjoyed the pleasure of climbing up and down the tree house. Mr.Yen said that the tree house can train children to be brave. The school doesn't set up too many playing rules. They hope children can
use their imagination and play creatively. The tree house gives students a happy childhood.
The tree house in the Hushan Elmentary School.
3. The Breathable Track
The construction of the unique track was planned by Mr. Yan. This track is able to storage water and enrich the nature. The lawn on the upper layer provides comfortable habitat for the animal to forage. Beneath the lawn, there is a layer of sand which the rain can easily permeate into the rain-storing and recycling system. Last but not least, the rain will gather in the reservoir. People can use the pump to get some water from the reservoir.
The construction of the unique track was planned by Mr. Yan. This track is able to storage water and enrich the nature. The lawn on the upper layer provides comfortable habitat for the animal to forage. Beneath the lawn, there is a layer of sand which the rain can easily permeate into the rain-storing and recycling system. Last but not least, the rain will gather in the reservoir. People can use the pump to get some water from the reservoir.
An explanation of how the breathable tracks work.
4. The Ecological Pool and Stream
By using a traditional technology, Mr.Yen led the stream to the school and created an ecological pool. There are usually some spiral shells, shrimp, and fish in the ecological pool. This tells us that the stream water is really pure and clean.
By using a traditional technology, Mr.Yen led the stream to the school and created an ecological pool. There are usually some spiral shells, shrimp, and fish in the ecological pool. This tells us that the stream water is really pure and clean.
Mr. Yen explained to us how the design of the ecological pool works.
5. Ferns-Cyathea lepifera
There are more than ten Cyathea lepiferas in Hushan elementary school. Lots of foreigners were amazed by this living fossil growing in Hudi community.
There are more than ten Cyathea lepiferas in Hushan elementary school. Lots of foreigners were amazed by this living fossil growing in Hudi community.
Ferns around the stream
6. One of the Purest Water in Taipei City
Hudi community has one of the cleanest water source. Isn’t it a waste to flush the toilet? So, the school has designed another rain-storing and recycling system, which they can use the recycle rain to flush the toilet or clean the bathroom. This design had saved a lots of money for the school, because it now has to pay less water rent.
Hudi community has one of the cleanest water source. Isn’t it a waste to flush the toilet? So, the school has designed another rain-storing and recycling system, which they can use the recycle rain to flush the toilet or clean the bathroom. This design had saved a lots of money for the school, because it now has to pay less water rent.
Mr. Yen was explaining how the water preserving system works
7. Mayflower Gloryberry
Mayflower gloryberry is a kind of plant that can refine into a blue material for a traditional culture activity -- Indigo dyeing. However, this unique plant has slowly disappeared from Yangmingshan mountain. Therefore, the school set up an environmental restoration for the Mayflower gloryberry. Moreover, this help to advance the preservation of traditional technology -- Indigo dyeing.
Mayflower gloryberry is a kind of plant that can refine into a blue material for a traditional culture activity -- Indigo dyeing. However, this unique plant has slowly disappeared from Yangmingshan mountain. Therefore, the school set up an environmental restoration for the Mayflower gloryberry. Moreover, this help to advance the preservation of traditional technology -- Indigo dyeing.
8. Firefly’s Restoration
Mr. Yen is responsible for breeding and doing research on the firefly for reintroduction into this natural habitat, Hushan Elementary school. However, Hudi community had been using lots of pesticide for their crops, so the sensitive fireflies may have noticed the polluted area. The community have now started working on reducing the use of pesticide, which will create a better environment for both fireflies and the residents.
Mr. Yen is responsible for breeding and doing research on the firefly for reintroduction into this natural habitat, Hushan Elementary school. However, Hudi community had been using lots of pesticide for their crops, so the sensitive fireflies may have noticed the polluted area. The community have now started working on reducing the use of pesticide, which will create a better environment for both fireflies and the residents.
<Pictures taken by Grass Hope Taiwan Foundation and Earth's children>