Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Highlanders!
🇹🇼 This May, Upper School students heard reflections from students and faculty about a recent study abroad trip to Taiwan.
"From ancestor altars to shared meals and clean streets, Upper School students Atharva P., Sasha B., and myself shared how Taiwan’s cultural strength lies in long-term thinking, social harmony, and meaningful restraint—insights gathered during their Study Abroad experience,” said Mandarin teacher, Dr. Hsiao.
🇯🇵 Students also learned about considerations, perspectives and cultural benefits of the student exchange with St. Andrew's—Osaka, Japan in the upcoming school year.
Blending Japan’s deep-rooted value of harmony with America’s spirit of individuality, Nanami Russell, parent of SAS second grader Aina, spoke to how the two cultures can come together through a St. Andrew's education.
"It’s inspiring to see how blending these approaches can nurture students who are both compassion...
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