KAOHSIUNG (TVBS News) — In an "unusual" display, an elementary school in Kaohsiung orchestrated a graduation ceremony on Tuesday (June 6) that saw 35 graduates scale towering trees to receive their elementary school certificates.
The innovative event aimed to forge long-lasting memories for the departing students. The principal of Zhongyi Elementary School in Daliao District, Chen Chien-li, awarded the diplomas to the students who conquered the 10-meter-high trees.
This symbolic event underscores the graduates' ability to surmount obstacles and fearlessly confront the trials that lie ahead in life.
Located at the foothills of Fenghuang Mountain, Zhongyi Elementary School considers nature a veritable classroom for its pupils. The school also enjoys proximity to the R.O.C. Military Academy's field training area, a valuable resource that facilitates the promotion of outdoor education.
Leveraging this favorable mountainous environment, Zhongyi Elementary School allows its students to acquire self-reliance, foster teamwork, cultivate resilience, and nurture environmental consciousness.
The "tree-climbing" graduation ceremony captured widespread attention and elicited beaming smiles from the children, marking an unforgettable culmination of their elementary school journey.