Academics · Languages

Chinese

中國語文 (C)

Core SubjectF.1 – F.6Grouped Classes

Overview

The Chinese Language (C) curriculum framework sets out the essential knowledge, competencies, values and attitudes that students must develop. Schools and teachers plan school-based curricula and design learning, teaching and assessment activities with the framework as their guide, working toward a new generation that communicates well, thinks critically, creates with imagination, solves problems, appreciates beauty, holds strong values and understands Chinese culture.

Curriculum Aims

  • 1Enhance reading, writing, listening and speaking abilities, thinking, aesthetic appreciation and self-learning capabilities
  • 2Cultivate interest in language learning, and develop good learning attitudes and habits
  • 3Nurture aesthetic appreciation and refine personal character
  • 4Build moral character and strengthen a sense of responsibility toward the community
  • 5Appreciate Chinese culture and cultivate a sense of belonging to the nation and people
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Mid-Autumn Festival Booths
Snowskin mooncake making, shadow puppets, grass grasshopper weaving, Hou Yi archery, and lantern riddles — tasting traditional snacks and experiencing ancient Chinese pastimes.
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Lunar New Year Immersive Activities
Fai chun calligraphy, pinwheel crafting, and inter-class cultural knowledge competitions covering the origins of New Year customs, zodiac stories and festive food symbolism.
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Chinese Language Week
Boosting language ability and cultural literacy through a Chinese knowledge quiz, idiom practice, and story writing — fostering teamwork, logical thinking and creativity.
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AI & Creative Writing
Students watch a Mid-Autumn story film and answer questions, then use AI to generate images of a Mid-Autumn night market and describe the scene in their own words.
🌕Mid-Autumn Festival Activities
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Film & Comprehension
Students watch a film about Mid-Autumn Festival stories, then answer questions.
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AI Image & Description
Students use AI to generate images of a Mid-Autumn night market, then describe the picture in their own words.
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Festival Booths
Booth activities include snowskin mooncake making, shadow puppets, grass grasshopper weaving, Hou Yi archery, and lantern riddles — tasting traditional snacks and learning about ancient Chinese entertainment and customs.

These activities deepen students' understanding of traditional Chinese festivals, showing them that Chinese cultural knowledge can be lively and engaging — imagining the entertainment of people in ancient times inspires motivation to learn more about Chinese culture.

🏮Lunar New Year Activities
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Fai Chun Calligraphy
Under teacher guidance, students write auspicious wishes in ink on red paper — from the character 「福」to classic phrases — experiencing the beauty of Chinese character structure and the elegance of calligraphy.
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Pinwheel Crafting
Students use coloured paper, bamboo sticks and other materials to craft pinwheels symbolising good fortune turning.
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Inter-class New Year Quiz
Class-based cultural quiz covering the origins of New Year customs, zodiac stories and the symbolism of festive foods — using team competition to inspire deeper independent exploration of Chinese culture.

These activities not only strengthen hands-on practice and teamwork, but transform festive rituals into real-life learning moments — letting traditional culture flow naturally through pen, fingertips and speech, taking root in students' formative memories.

📖Chinese Language Week

Aims

  • Enhance students' Chinese language ability and cultural literacy
  • Inspire interest in Chinese learning through competitions and creative activities
  • Cultivate teamwork, logical thinking and creative thinking

Activities

01Chinese Knowledge Quiz
02Idiom Practice
03Story Writing