Yearly Archives: 2026

Applications of Haptic Technology

Sarah, grade 9 Previously, we explored the core architecture of haptic technology—spanning sensing, data conversion, and actuation. Today, I would like to introduce its applications. Haptic technology is already utilized in robotics, medicine, and gaming. In robotics, haptic technology effectively improves the stability of grasping objects. For example, through a …

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Where Does Our Household Water Go After We Use It?

By: Elle Shi, Grade 8  Have you ever wondered where the water goes after you flush the toilet, take a shower, or wash the dishes? Once we use water in our homes, it does not simply disappear or directly go into the ocean. Instead, it travels through a system of …

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Harry Kane Wins the Ballon d’Or After Remarkable Season

English football star Harry Kane has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or, becoming one of the most celebrated players in world football. The Bayern Munich striker received the award after an outstanding season filled with goals, impressive performances, and major contributions to his team. Kane, known for his incredible finishing ability …

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The Warmth of Family Love

Family love is a steady, quiet power that accompanies us throughout our whole life. It rarely appears as amazing surprises or expensive presents. Instead, it hides within ordinary daily moments: a hot dinner after a long exhausting day, soft comfort when we meet failure, and silent support when we feel …

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Tiny Rituals, Big Calm

Nobody’s life changes because they started meditating for an hour a day. Lives change because of the small, repeatable things — the five-minute rituals that tell your nervous system everything is okay. The research is consistent: brief rituals lower stress, sharpen focus, and make chaotic days feel navigable. But the …

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The Meaning of Potential in Sports

By: Elle Shi, Grade 8 When coaches recruit or choose athletes for their teams, they are not always looking for the athlete who is already the best. Instead, many coaches look for something that cannot always be measured by a score: potential. An athlete with potential may not have the …

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Health is our greatest treasure

Health is the most valuable treasure we have. Many teenagers care only about school grades and fun activities. They forget to look after their bodies until they feel exhausted. Good health gives us energy to study, meet friends and try new things. Without it, even easy daily work becomes difficult. …

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Same Field, Big Difference: Defining Chinese and Western Medicine

By Sofia Pan, G9 A friend of my mother’s from Germany once shared a remarkable story: after her father was diagnosed with leg paralysis, conventional treatments failed to rehabilitate him until he visited a Chinese medicine doctor, who restored his mobility through acupuncture. Yet, when I suffered a strained leg, …

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