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Taiwan’s capital sees school disruptions following quake
Following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, schools in Taipei and other counties suspended classes, with over 200 schools reporting damage. Students were evacuated safely, thanks in part to recent drill preparations.2024/04/03 16:15 -
Yangmingshan Elementary first in Taiwan to take cold break
Yangmingshan Elementary School, located in Taipei, Taiwan, has become the first school in the country to implement a two-day cold break due to a cold front. Principal Liang Chih-huan made the decision to prioritize student safety, considering the potential for snowfall at students’ homes and icy roads. The suspended classes will be made up on the following Monday and Tuesday. Additionally, there is a possibility of snow at Yangmingshan’s Erziping trail, leading to an increase in snow tourists. Nearby Chinese Culture University is already on winter break, but administrative staff will take time off based on actual conditions. In the event of snowfall, vehicle restrictions will be imposed on Yangde Boulevard, the main road to Yangmingshan, with only vehicles with passes permitted to proceed. Snow chains will be required for vehicles accessing the mountain’s control and snow viewing points, and buses will not be allowed in the controlled areas.2024/01/22 17:10 -
School suspends classes after emergency evacuation
The Dominican International School suspended classes on Friday (Sept. 8) after cracks appeared on its tracks and surrounding walls following last night’s construction site collapse.2023/09/08 11:49 -
Typhoon Khanun’s rainfall hits Nantou, stranding residents
The torrential rain brought by Typhoon Khanun caused severe damage in Ren’ai Township, Nantou County, leading to landslides, power outages, and flooding. The disater created significant challenges for the residents, with some stranded due to the damages2023/08/08 19:44 -
Classes no longer suspended in case of student infection
Taiwanese schools implemented health authorities’ new pandemic regulations on Monday, right after the long Mid-Autumn Festival weekend. Starting Sept. 12, classes will no longer be fully suspended if one student is infected with COVID-19. Students will have to take a rapid test, and only the infected students will have to be quarantined.2022/09/23 14:11