This past week, Waitākere College has been celebrating Chinese Language Week. Each day was filled with engaging activities designed to deepen students' appreciation for the rich language and vibrant culture of China.

Monday kicked off with creative fan and mask designing, where students designed Chinese fans and Beijing opera masks featuring elements like the Great Wall, dragons, and Chinese characters.
On Tuesday, students and staff practised Chinese calligraphy, learning to write their Chinese names and appreciating the beauty of each character.

Wednesday featured a fun cultural quiz on China’s history, language, and traditions, with many eager participants showing their knowledge and curiosity.
Thursday brought tasty Chinese snacks like sweet rice crackers and pancake cookies, enjoyed by all under the bubble.
On Friday, we celebrated by announcing the winners of the Quiz: (random winners drawn by Mrs Fugmann)
Students: Mary K - Year 10, Jayda F - Year 10 and Nancy L - Year 11
Teachers: Ms Auvaa, Ms Liu and Ms Webb

Fan and Mask Design

Most artistic: Eliana D - Year 11
Most authentic: Aeris N - Year 10
Random winner drawn by Mrs Fugmann: Micah A - Year 9

Thank you to all students and staff who participated to help celebrate Chinese Language Week. This celebration not only enhanced our school’s understanding of the Chinese language and culture but also brought our school community closer together.

Special thanks to our International Languages Department and in particular, our wonderful Mandarin Language Assistant, Jerry, for helping to set up and deliver various activities for the week.

谢谢 Thank you!

斯老师 Miss Storer