Chinese

Chinese Language

Key Programmes / Activities

1. Mother Tongue Fortnight and Chinese Language Cultural Camp

Mother Tongue Fortnight provides a rich and immersive experience for students to discover, explore, and connect with Chinese language and culture in meaningful ways. Spanning two weeks, students participate in a variety of interactive classroom activities conducted in-house and by external vendors, as well as fun recess activities supported by parent volunteers. Beyond the classroom, the Chinese Language and Cultural Camp offers students’ hands-on experiences that make learning Chinese language and culture more authentic and engaging. Focusing on themes such as Chinese performing arts and traditional games, students learn new vocabulary and gain first-hand exposure to cultural practices. Through these activities, our lower-primary students experience the joy of learning and develop a greater awareness and appreciation of Chinese language and culture.

2. Reading Programme

The reading programme aims to cultivate a love for reading and develop literacy skills. Students are exposed to a wide variety of genres through our Chinese Language Class Library, which offers both fiction and non-fiction books. In class, students share book reviews to demonstrate their understanding of the texts they have read. Additionally, publications such as “Xin Peng You” (lower primary), “Xin Tian Di” (mid primary), “Xin Lie Che” (upper primary), and “Da Mu Zhi” (Upper Primary Chinese/Higher Chinese) further enhance students’ language development and engagement with Chinese texts.

The school also uses the digital interactive “Ezhishi” which allows students to access it both at school and from home.

3. Internal Chinese Language Competitions

In conjunction with World Book Day, which promotes the use and appreciation of the Chinese language, students participate in a variety of internal competitions. These include Penmanship for lower primary, Idioms and Proverbs Quiz for mid-primary, and Creative Essay Writing for upper primary, providing opportunities for students to apply their language skills in a competitive yet enjoyable environment.

4. External Chinese Language and Cultural Competitions

Throughout the year, students are encouraged to take part in Chinese language and cultural competitions organized by external organizations and schools. Notable competitions include the National Chinese Moo-O Competition, National Primary School On-the-Spot Chinese Creative Writing Competition, Chinese Text Recitation National Competition, and the International Chinese Language Competition for Primary Schools.

5. Cultural Performance Exposure Scheme (CPES)

The Cultural Performance Exposure Scheme (CPES) aims to deepen students’ interest in the Chinese language and culture by providing opportunities to attend Chinese cultural performances in theatres. Students participate in Chinese dramas and related performances by both local and overseas arts groups, gaining appreciation for the performing arts and cultural expression.

6. Annual Publication of Students’ Compositions – 《青苗·淡写》

The annual edition of 《青苗·淡写》 seeks to inspire students to excel in Chinese composition writing by providing exemplary model essays. This publication is supported by the Committee to Promote Chinese Language Learning (Ministry of Education). All works and the cover page design are written and created by our students, reflecting their creativity, dedication, and passion for the Chinese language.