LOTE (Mandarin)
Ms Wenxi Jiang
Karoo Primary School
Dear Families,
Over the past two weeks, we explored traditional Chinese sports, including Kung Fu (功夫) and Jianzi (毽子). Students enjoyed learning basic Kung Fu movements and had fun developing their kicking skills with Jianzi. Even though the weather was a bit unpredictable, we made the most of the sunny moments and took our learning outdoors to practice in action!
🏠 Take-Home Tips – Keep Learning Mandarin at Home!
Here are Kung Fu and traditional Chinese sports-themed movies that are suitable for children and families to enjoy over the school holiday:) They’re fun, culturally rich, and great conversation starters for Mandarin learners:
Kung Fu Panda
- Why it’s great: Fun, action-packed, and introduces core values in Chinese martial arts like discipline, perseverance, and respect.
- Ages: 5+
Mulan
- Why it’s great: Though not purely about Kung Fu, it introduces traditional Chinese values, heroism, and martial spirit.
- Ages: 6+
The Karate Kid
- Why it’s great: Set in Beijing, this film introduces real Kung Fu training and Chinese culture in a kid-friendly way.
- Ages: 8+
Thank you for a fantastic term of learning! See you all next term for more exciting adventures in Mandarin! 再见 (zài jiàn)!
Warm regards,
Ms Jiang
