Confucius Classrom News

Congratulations to the Winners of the Chinese Bridge Speaking Competition

On Friday the 26th of May, two year 10 students Hannah Ross and Matilda Smithers participated in a Chinese Language Competition held at Melbourne Grammar School and both received the Encouragement Prize.

 

The 2017 Hanyuqiao Speaking and Performing Competition for Chinese Second Language students is designed for non-background Chinese students to show their achievements and talent after 3-4 years studying Chinese in a foreign country other than China.  The 1st and 2nd prize winners will represent Victorian and Tasmanian senior school students and take part in the 11th International Hanyuqiao Chinese Competition in Kunming, China in October 2017. 

 

On the competition night, contestants recited a story expressing their Chinese learning journey. In the artistic performance section, Hannah showed her calligraphy skill and Matilda played a Chinese song called ‘The Butterfly Lovers’ on her cello.

 

This competition is sponsored by Chinese government, and organised by the Teachers Association of Victoria/Tasmania and the Confucius Institute of the University of Melbourne. This is one of the most competitive speaking competition worldwide because the winners have the oppurtunity to apply for a scholarship to study in China. Congratulations to Hannah and Matilda!

 

We are also pleased to hear the feedback from one parent: ‘It has really helped boost her confidence in speaking in front of audience. We can't wait to start getting ready for next year! It's also a fun night even for a non-Chinese speaker.’ Moreover Our Chinese teaching team is always ready to help and support MGC girls who are interested in learning Chinese.

 

PingPing Elliott

Confucius Classroom