Clubs & Activities

Extra-curricular activities allow students to pursue interests they already have or to explore new ones. Hsinchu American School provides the following as club choices:

Public Speaking & Drama

During the course of the year Elementary students have the opportunity to polish their delivery of a poem or published oration, while Middle school students take on the added challenge of writing and delivering persuasive speeches. Talent Showcases, performance productions and class programs give each student an additional opportunity to present a performance before a live audience.

Science & Nature Club

Grades 1 to upper school

The Science and Nature Club explore areas of science and nature whilst developing critical thinking skills and problem solving. Separate clubs are offered for various age levels.

Sports Appreciation Club

Grades 1 to upper school

Sports Appreciation explores rules of games and incorporates various skills and team sports. Separate clubs are offered for various age levels.

Theatre / Drama Appreciation

Grades 1-4

Basic acting & performance skills are offered to elementary levels.

LEGO & Board Game Club

Grades 1-4

Students are exposed to a variety of construction blocks and learn rules to master board games.

School Choir

Elementary school students participate in choir.

Cooking / Baking / Chef Club

Grades 1 to 6 participate in learning about and preparing various food dishes.

Dance & Movement Studies

Grades 5 and up

Various dance styles and techniques are taught to upper levels of students.

Orchestra

Grades 5 and up

Middle and Upper school auditions take place at the beginning of each semester with extended practice hours after school.

Art Appreciation

Grades 6 & up.

Students explore various art and craft techniques.

Business Internship

Grades 6 & up

Student council are in charge of stocking and selling items in a mini convenience store. Students that participate are exposed to basic money management skills, budgeting, and stock control.

Model United Nations

Grades 6 and up

Students stage mock U.N. discussions with the aim of participating in international Model United Nation organizations.

Film Club

Grades 7 & up

Various films are viewed and discussed in detail to middle and upper schools of students.

Photography / Digital Imaging

Grades 7 & up

The photography club focuses on various techniques of photography and digital imaging. The club is also responsible for all photographs featured in news letters.