On April 7, 2026, Fusing Junior High School welcomed a very special guest: Dom Jones, a 2024 U.S. Youth Leadership Award winner. Despite the rain, the campus was filled with energy as students and Teacher Dom explored sustainable development goals together.
English Ambassadors for Local Heritage
Students from Class 803 acted as English ambassadors, proudly presenting Fusing's dairy industry and the historic manatee cart culture. This exchange highlighted SDG 4 (Quality Education) by empowering students to share their local identity with the world in a second language.
Hands-on Sustainability at the Maker Center
At the school's Maker & Technology Center, Teacher Dom joined students in a mortise and tenon DIY workshop. Aligned with SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), the lesson used eco-friendly materials to turn traditional craftsmanship into a model for circular economy. Teacher Dom was amazed by the students' ability to innovate while respecting tradition.
A Lasting Connection
The interaction was warm and inspiring. Students shared local treats and handmade gifts, building a sincere bond with their international guest. From practicing new vocabulary to receiving words of encouragement, the students of Fusing demonstrated incredible confidence. This visit proved that by staying rooted in their community, our young learners are ready to lead on a global stage!
115年4月7日，雖然校園下著毛毛細雨，但福興國中的熱情絲毫不減！2024年美國聯合國國家執行委員會「美國青年領袖獎」得主 Dom Jones 老師親臨訪問，與師生展開一場跨越國界的永續對話。
英語大使說家鄉故事：803 班學生化身英語親善大使，全程以流利英文向 Dom 老師介紹福興特色：從乳牛產業到獨特的海牛車文化。這不僅是一場語言練習，更是 SDG 4（優質教育）的實踐，讓學生透過在地文化連結國際，培養跨文化理解力。
自造中心體驗永續工藝：隨後，Dom 老師在學生導引下走進自造教育及科技中心，體驗傳統「榫接筆筒」DIY。這項課程特別選用環保材料，結合 SDG 12（負責任的消費與生產）理念，將傳統木藝智慧轉化為現代循環經濟的教材。Dom 老師驚嘆於福中孩子將古老智慧與科技教育完美融合的能量。
自信互動，種下希望種子：活潑的互動中，同學們紛紛表示收穫滿滿。施同學感性地送上橘子、巧克力與恐龍模型表達友誼；洪同學則分享：「老師鼓勵我們永遠不要放棄，這讓我們對說英文更有信心！」這次交流圓滿達成「越在地、越國際」的願景，讓世界看見福興學子守護傳統並勇於創新的軟實力。