Weekend Activities

As a boarding and day school serving grades 7–12, we require students to remain on campus for two weekends each month. These weekends offer opportunities for students to grow and excel physically, intellectually, and spiritually. While students attend regular classes Monday through Thursday, the time from 4:00 PM Friday until 8:00 PM Saturday is dedicated to themed "life education" activities organized by our international faculty. These activities, ranging from team games and community service to recreational outings, are distinct from academic coursework and feature unique themes for each on-campus weekend.

On Friday evenings, students gather in their assigned faculty-led care groups. This is a heartwarming time for sharing personal experiences and receiving advice or encouragement from teachers and peers. These groups engage in interactive discussions, mini-games, and multimedia presentations centered on character-building themes. Additionally, international teachers prepare home-style meals, fostering a family-like atmosphere where teachers and students can bond and build deep, meaningful relationships.

Saturday mornings are dedicated to spiritual and humanistic reflection, featuring character-building stories, poetry sharing, and sessions on spiritual growth and personal testimonies. Saturday afternoons focus on outdoor recreation, including hiking, cycling, scavenger hunts, community service, and various games and activities that allow teachers and students to learn and play together.

Saturday nights are filled with engaging group activities, from movie nights and creative cooking contests to friendly sports matches involving the whole school or seasonal celebrations. Through these shared experiences, TAIS cultivates a true "big family" campus atmosphere. Students cherish the wonderful moments spent boarding and staying over with teachers and friends, creating unique, unforgettable campus memories. Engaging in leisure activities over the weekend allows students to relax and recharge, preparing them for the rigorous academic schedule of the coming week.

**On-Campus Weekend Schedule**
**Friday:** * **12:00 PM – 4:00 PM:** Free time. Students may request permission to visit town or stay in the dormitory to rest. * **4:00 PM onwards:** Activities led by international teachers, including preparations for the Sabbath.

* **4:00 PM – 5:00 PM:** Life Education (group activities, sharing hymns/songs, etc.)
* **5:00 PM – 6:00 PM:** Dinner
* **6:00 PM – 8:30 PM:** Life Education (group activities, team games, campfire gatherings, etc.; themes vary by session)
* **9:00 PM – 10:00 PM:** Personal time, bedtime preparation, and lights out.

**Saturday:**
* **8:00 AM – 12:00 PM:** Life & Spiritual Exploration (group visits to international teachers' homes, interactive games, drama performances, etc.)
* **1:00 PM – 5:00 PM:** Outdoor activities, community service, and team-building exercises organized by international teachers.
* **7:00 PM – 8:30 PM:** On-campus activities (movies, group games, holiday celebrations, Student Council events, etc.)
* **9:00 PM – 10:00 PM:** Personal time, bedtime preparation, and lights out.

**Sunday:** Student rest day. * **Morning:** Dormitory cleaning and independent study. * **Afternoon:** Students may meet with parents or request permission to go off-campus (students must inform the dormitory supervisor of their whereabouts to ensure safety).

*Please refer to the school website calendar for specific dates of on-campus weekends.