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Field Trips and Guest Speakers

At YingHua International School (YHIS), we strongly believe that valuable learning extends beyond the conventional classroom setting. As a result, field trips and guest speakers play a vital role in our educational program. These experiences not only allow students to apply their classroom knowledge, but also inspire them to delve deeper into their surroundings through hands-on activities both in local and broader communities. Participating in field trips with YHIS provides our students with opportunities to enhance their language skills in real-world settings.

Trip to Taiwan
Trip to Taiwan

Nearly 40 students, staff members and parents joined us for a 9-day trip to Taiwan which included time in Taipei, Yilan and surrounding towns. Highlights included:

  • Lanyang Museum
  • National Center for Traditional Arts
  • Dongshan River Walk Park
  • Toucheng Farm experience
  • local cooking class
  • sky lantern workshop at Shifen Station Old Street
  • shrimping
  • Jiaoxi fish foot bath experience
  • Yangmingshan National Park
  • National Palace Museum
  • Shilin Night Market
  • Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
  • Shifen Waterfall hike
Virtual Author/Illustrator Visit
Virtual Author/Illustrator Visit

X. Fang, author and illustrator of Dim Sum Palace, joined us for a virtual visit which included information about the writing process, a reading, drawing demonstration and question & answer session.

Poconos Environmental Education Center
Poconos Environmental Education Center

Students in grades 4 and 5 visited the Poconos Environmental Education Center. Activities included team building, hiking, pond ecology, an evening campfire, and more!

  • Team building
  • Quest
  • Ecozone
  • Campfire
  • Two Ponds Trail Hike
  • Pond Ecology 
Trip to China
Trip to China

In June 2025, YHIS students, staff, and families embarked on an unforgettable journey across China, exploring the iconic cities of Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi’an. Highlights included marveling at the Terracotta Warriors, walking along the Great Wall, and diving into China’s rich culture and history. A special part of the trip was a full-day visit to a local school in Yan’an, where meaningful connections and cultural exchange brought learning to life. This adventure was filled with discovery, friendship, and memories to last a lifetime!

Guest Speaker - Karen "Queen Nur" Abdul-Malik
Guest Speaker - Karen "Queen Nur" Abdul-Malik

Karen "Queen Nur" Abdul-Malik, storyteller, teaching artist, and folklorist, came to YHIS to share tales from the African and African American oral tradition. It was intertwined with African drumming compliments of Mr. James.

At YingHua International School, we proudly honor BlackHistoryMonth as part of our commitment to fostering global citizenship, cultural appreciation, and social responsibility. We believe in the importance of recognizing and honoring the achievements, contributions, and resilience of Black individuals. Through meaningful discussions, activities, and learning experiences, we encouraged our students to embrace diversity, think critically about history, and work toward a more just and inclusive future. By integrating these values into our curriculum, we empower the next generation of compassionate, open-minded leaders.