A History of Hsinchu Girls’Senior High School

Hsinchu Girls’ Senior High School was founded by the Japanese on April 1, 1924, the 13th year of the Republic of China era, or the 13th year of the Taisho era in Japan. Hsinchu Prefectural Hsinchu Girls Senior High School was its original name.

Due to the unfinished school buildings, courses were temporarily conducted at Hsinchu Elementary School, which is now known as Tungmen Elementary School. It offers a 4-year undergraduate curriculum in addition to a 1-year specialty degree. The new school buildings were completed, and in April 1926—the 15th year of the Republic of China era—the school moved officially to its present campus.

November marked Taiwan's restoration in the 34th year of the Republic of China. Mr. Jiang Ruipeng was chosen by the Chief Executive Office’s Education Department to oversee the school. On December 1 of that year, classes began in earnest. This day was later commemorated as the school’s anniversary.

On December 5, the institution was renamed “Taiwan Provincial Hsinchu Girls’ High School,” with both junior high and senior high divisions established, and the student body rapidly rose.

The junior high division of Taiwan Provincial Hsinchu Girls’ High School was gradually phased out beginning in the autumn of the 45th year of the Republic of China era, in accordance with a decision from the Ministry of Education designating Hsinchu as an exam-free admission location. The school underwent a restructuring that resulted in a combined junior high and high school by the fall of the 47th year.

The junior high division ran 13 batches from the post-restoration period until the fall of the 47th year, while the senior high division ran 19 batches starting in the 35th year of the Republic of China during the Japanese colonial period and the following post-restoration era.

During the Japanese colonial time and the ensuing post-restoration era, the senior high division functioned for 19 batches, beginning in the Republic of China's 35th year, while the junior high division operated for 13 batches from the post-restoration period until the autumn of the 47th.

Taiwan Provincial Hsinchu Girls’ High School was placed under the administrative control of Ms. Meng Shufan, who was appointed by the provincial government, in July of the 48th year of the Republic of China era. The diligent work and substantial contributions made by the two previous principals had advanced the school significantly since the restoration. Principal Meng was transferred to Tainan Girls’ High School in April of the 60th year of the Republic of China era. The province appointed Ms. Shen Yali to take over as the school’s manager.

The current labs and classrooms proved inadequate as the student body grew to 51 classes. Starting with the 61st academic year, new classrooms were built, instructional spaces were renovated, and a dorm for students was established.

“Chung Cheng Recreation and Education Center” was finished and opened in the 71st year of the Republic of China’s existence. Each passing year, the school's reputation grew and its rate of advancement to higher education improved.

In February of the 74th year of the Republic of China, Principal Shen retired. On February 5, the provincial government appointed Ms. Wang Yanbin to run Taiwan Provincial Hsinchu Girls' High School.

Ms. Wang was transferred to Tainan Chia-Chi Girls’ High School in August of the 76th year, and Ms. Zhong Xianghua became principal in her place.

Creating a new standard, the school began offering an experimental art class to both boys and girls during its 77th academic year. The Arts Building was finished and opened in the 83rd school year, along with the establishment of a gifted program in science and math.

In August of the 86th year of the Republic of China, Principal Zhong was transferred to Taoyuan Municipal Yangmei Senior High School. Mr. Chen Jianqiang, appointed by the provincial government, then took over administration of Taiwan Provincial Hsinchu Girls' High School. Mr. Chen oversaw the construction of a new science building by converting the old Arts Building, improved the campus environment, upgraded teaching facilities, expanded campus network education, and encouraged lifelong learning. He also used community resources to establish the school as a cultural hub for the area.

In the 91st year, the school successfully hosted the National Basic Competency Test for junior high school students, as directed by the Ministry of Education.

Principal Chen was promoted to Nantou Zhongxing High School in August of the 92nd year, and school affairs were overseen by Academic Affairs Office Director Zhang Ruixin until January of the 93rd year.

In February of the 93rd year of the Republic of China era, the Ministry of Education appointed Principal Zhou Chaosong, formerly of Hsinchu High School, to oversee Taiwan Provincial Hsinchu Girls' High School. Upon his arrival, Principal Zhou actively promoted character education, emphasized the preservation of campus ethics and culture, encouraged faculty development, fostered subject-specific programs, supported life education, and established a strong reading culture.

In the centennial year of the Republic of China era, the school became the only institution to host the National Basic Competency Test for junior high school students twice, earning significant recognition for its contributions, which included the installation of air-conditioned test rooms and collaboration with the Taipei, New Taipei, and Keelung joint testing centers.

Furthermore, extensive efforts to create a higher-quality teaching environment resulted in the Ministry of Education's approval to demolish the second, third, and fifth teaching buildings in the centennial year of the Republic of China era.

On the site of the old fifth building, a new comprehensive teaching building with one underground level and six above-ground levels was built, laying a solid foundation for the school's future.

Principal Zhou retired in February of the 102nd year after reaching the age limit, and school affairs were temporarily managed by Student Affairs Office Director Wu Yuanrong until July of the same year.

In August of the 102nd year of the Republic of China, the Ministry of Education appointed Principal Lu Shumei of the National Taoyuan School for the Developmentally Disabled to supervise Taiwan Provincial Hsinchu Girls' High School.
Principal Lu actively fostered a warm, harmonious, and friendly campus atmosphere upon her arrival, establishing the educational goals for the school's development plan for the 102nd to 106th academic years as “developing the whole person, liberal arts, quality education, nurturing talent, exquisite excellence.”

The previously demolished second and third buildings were greened and landscaped, transforming them into a space featuring the “Eighth Day” wall art installation and a concentric circle lawn in the year 104.

In the 106th year, Principal Lu guided the faculty in developing the future student profile, emphasizing “Inclusiveness”, “Creativity”, “Critical thought”, “Practicality”.

The main themes for the school's development plan from the 107th to 111th academic years were “digital campus,” “diverse capabilities,” and “global engagement.”

This initiative seeks to carry out the school’s vision of “creating a diverse and adaptable learning environment to cultivate confident young women.”

The school has grown significantly, consistently producing excellent results in student advancement.

Principal Lu Shumei was transferred to National Zhunan Senior High School in August of the 110th anniversary of the Republic of China, and the position of principal at our school was taken over by Lin Guifeng, principal of National Zhudong Senior High School, who was chosen by the Ministry of Education.

Principal Lin upholds the school educational philosophy of “holistic growth, effective learning, having a good rapport, and sustainable development,” aiming to achieve the educational goals of refined education, diverse talents, deepened environmental education, and a caring and friendly atmosphere.

Principal Lin is the second alumna, following Principal Zhong Xianghua, to return to her alma mater as principal. Principal Lin beautified and renovated various facilities in 2024, coinciding with the school's centennial celebration. These included the school history room, recreation center, sports field, and basketball court.

To follow in the footsteps of the founding principal, Tsukamoto Seikichi, she traveled to Japan to learn about the school’s origins and actively promoted international educational exchanges and the formation of sister school partnerships.