{"id":13007,"date":"2024-10-09T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T04:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stmonica.edu.hk\/?page_id=13007"},"modified":"2025-04-22T13:02:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T05:02:24","slug":"school-based-chinese-culture-learning-activities-2425","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.stmonica.edu.hk\/?page_id=13007&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"School-based Chinese Culture Learning Activities 24\/25"},"content":{"rendered":"

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2024-2025 Annual Activities<\/span><\/p>\n

School Open Day and Chinese Culture Day<\/span><\/p>\n

National treasure panda arrives at St. Monica\u2019s Kindergarten<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Our kindergarten will arrange various parent-child activities related to Chinese culture on 21-6-2024 “School Open Day and Chinese Culture Day – National Treasure Pandas Visit St. Monica\u2019s Kindergarten “, for example, to cultivate children’s appreciation of Chinese traditional culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Brief Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    2024-2025 Annual Activities<\/span><\/p>\n

    Theme Events – Lunar New Year<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Understand the customs of the Lunar New Year<\/li>\n
    • Learn about the celebrations of the Lunar New Year<\/li>\n
    • Learn about the etiquette of New Year greetings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Brief Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      During the theme activities, teachers introduced New Year customs and celebrations to the children, and worked with the children to decorate the classroom into a New Year’s Eve market. During free play, the children could play different roles and participate in a simulated visit to the New Year’s Eve market. Some children would also go to the family corner to pay New Year’s greetings and say congratulations to each other. In addition, children will perform lion dance during the physical fitness period. Through different activities, children can experience the customs and celebrations of the Lunar New Year and deepen their understanding of traditional Chinese festivals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      2024-2025 Annual Activities<\/span><\/p>\n

      Theme activity: making glutinous rice balls<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Objective(s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Understand the manufacturing method of glutinous rice balls<\/li>\n
      • Explore the ratio of flour to water when kneading dough<\/li>\n
      • Know the meaning of glutinous rice balls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Brief Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        The teacher first invited the children to share their experience of eating glutinous rice balls, and then explained the meaning of glutinous rice balls and introduced the types and production methods of glutinous rice balls. The children first try to add glutinous rice flour and water to knead it into dough. After successfully kneading the dough, they wrap the fillings to make glutinous rice balls. After completion, the teacher will help cook it and everyone will share it during tea time. The children shared their experience of making glutinous rice balls with their teachers and enjoyed their finished products. They all looked successful and satisfied.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        Theme activity: making dumplings<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Objective(s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Learn about Chinese food\u2500dumplings<\/li>\n
        • Learn how to make dumplings<\/li>\n
        • Enhance children\u2019s self-confidence<\/li>\n
        • Willing to try different foods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Brief Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          The teacher first discussed with the children how to make dumplings. The children studied the material criteria and the steps and procedures one by one. Afterwards, they made the dumplings themselves, and the teacher helped them cook them. During tea time, everyone shared the dumplings. The children told the teacher that they had successfully made delicious dumplings and shared the process with their families. They also looked forward to having the opportunity to make dumplings with their families.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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          2024-2025 Annual Activities<\/span><\/p>\n

          Theme activity: making steamed buns<\/span><\/p>\n

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          Objective(s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Learn about Chinese food\u2500 steamed buns<\/li>\n
          • Understand the method of making steamed buns<\/li>\n
          • Enhance children\u2019s self-confidence<\/li>\n
          • Willing to try different foods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Brief Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

            The teacher first discussed with the children how to make buns. The children studied the material criteria and steps one by one. Afterwards, they made the buns by themselves, and the teacher helped them steam and cook them. During tea time, everyone shared the buns with each other. The children told the teacher that they had successfully made delicious buns and shared the process with their families. They hoped to have the opportunity to make buns with their families.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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            2024-2025 Annual Activities<\/span><\/p>\n

            Theme activity\u2500[Shadow Play] Drama production<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Objective(s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Learn about traditional Chinese art performances<\/li>\n
            • Get a basic understanding of shadow play<\/li>\n
            • Try to create a shadow play performance<\/li>\n
            • Cultivate children’s appreciation of shadow play<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Brief Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Our school introduces the production and performance of shadow puppetry to children, allowing them to learn about traditional Chinese folk art. The students were interested and curious about the shadow play stories. In addition, under the guidance of the instructor, the children tried to manipulate shadow puppet tools, perform storytelling, and learn about this unique traditional art.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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              2024-2025 Annual Activities<\/span><\/p>\n

              Outdoor Learning Day – Ocean Park Nature Experience Class<\/span><\/p>\n

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              Objective(s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Allow children to learn outdoors and strengthen their ability to observe carefully<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Brief Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                K1 – Land and Sea Exploration Team, allowing children to visit “Ocean Wonders” and “Asian Animal World”, explore the characteristics of marine and land animals, and through careful observation, understand the needs of different animals and the relationship between their habitats<\/p>\n

                K2\/K3 – Panda Trail: Let children learn about China’s national treasure “Giant Panda”, observe the living environment and habitat of giant pandas, and enhance children’s awareness of protecting endangered animals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                2024-2025 Annual Activities<\/span><\/p>\n

                Daffodil Sketching Competition<\/span><\/p>\n

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                • \u00a0Learn about Chinese New Year plants<\/li>\n
                • Raise children\u2019s awareness of caring for plants and the natural environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Brief Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Each student was given a “daffodil head” and a “dwarf pink” to take home and plant (with instructions on how to cut a “daffodil head” for parents’ reference) to add to the festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                  2024-2025 Annual Activities<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Drum music to celebrate the Lantern Festival<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  • Learn about Chinese festivals<\/li>\n
                  • Improve children\u2019s sense of belonging to the country<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Brief Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    “Drum and Music to Celebrate the Lantern Festival” performance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                    2024-2025 Annual Activities<\/span><\/p>\n

                    2024-2025 First Semester Outstanding Student Growth Path Award Ceremony and Chinese Cultural Performance<\/span><\/p>\n

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                    Objective(s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    • Learn about Chinese cultural performances<\/li>\n
                    • \u00a0Improve children\u2019s self-confidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Brief Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      Children from each class performed Chinese cultural programs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                      2024-2025 Annual Activities<\/span><\/p>\n

                      2024-2025 First Semester Outstanding Student Growth Path Award Ceremony and Chinese Cultural Performance<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      Objective(s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                      • Learn about Chinese cultural performances<\/li>\n
                      • \u00a0Improve children\u2019s self-confidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Brief Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        Children from each class performed Chinese cultural programs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                        Lunar New Year Activities \u2013 Reunion Dinner<\/span><\/p>\n

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                        • Understand the customs and significance of traditional Chinese festivals<\/li>\n
                        • Teach children to respect and care for others<\/li>\n
                        • Learn the traditional Chinese virtues of being polite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Brief Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          As the Lunar New Year is approaching, children and teachers have a “reunion dinner” together. Parents are asked to prepare their favorite dishes for the children and bring them back to school to share with teachers and children on the day. This allows children to feel the joyful atmosphere of the Lunar New Year and also You can introduce food to each other to improve their language expression skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                          Chinese Cultural Event \u2013 \u200b\u200bChinese New Year Eve Celebrating the Year of the Snake<\/span><\/p>\n

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                          • Let children experience the joyful atmosphere of the Chinese traditional festival – Lunar New Year<\/li>\n
                          • Increase children\u2019s personal experience and learning of Chinese cultural traditions<\/li>\n
                          • Understand the customs and significance of traditional Chinese festivals<\/li>\n
                          • Learn about traditional Chinese snacks, art, traditional food, and New Year greetings<\/li>\n
                          • Build good character and foster national identity<\/li>\n
                          • Cultivate children\u2019s sense of belonging to China<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Brief Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                            Through the New Year\u2019s Eve market, flower arrangement activities, and game stalls, children can learn about the food, customs and celebrations of the Lunar New Year, and enhance their interest in Chinese culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                            Traditional Chinese Costumes<\/span><\/p>\n

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                            • Can tell the difference between traditional Chinese clothes and the clothes we wear today<\/li>\n
                            • Cultivate children\u2019s sense of belonging to China.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              Brief Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                              The teacher briefly introduces that wearing traditional Chinese clothes is one of the Chinese cultures. In addition, children are invited to try wearing traditional Chinese clothes back to school to share with each other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                              Chinese Cultural Activities \u2013 Mandarin Biweekly<\/span><\/p>\n

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                              • Provide meaningful learning goals so that children can feel that Mandarin can be used in daily life<\/li>\n
                              • Make learning more fun<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                Brief Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                Children who have a simple Mandarin conversation with their teacher between December 16 and December 20, 2024, will receive a “sticker” from the teacher to be put on their record card.<\/p>\n

                                If the record card is full of “stickers”, the teacher will reissue a new record card and continue with simple conversations until the “Mandarin Biweekly” activity is over.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                                Chinese Cultural Activities \u2013 Christmas Village Tour<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                • Let children and parents know about the local walled village culture in Hong Kong<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  Brief Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  Our teachers will lead you to the Wang Toi Shan in Pat Heung, Yuen Long for a field trip, so that children and parents can learn about the local walled village culture in Hong Kong. Your children will experience an unforgettable Christmas journey filled with family warmth and laughter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                                  Chinese Cultural Activities \u2013 Christmas Village Tour<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                  Objective(s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                  • Let children and parents know about the local walled village culture in Hong Kong<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                    Brief Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                    Our teachers will lead you to the Wang Toi Shan in Pat Heung, Yuen Long for a field trip, so that children and parents can learn about the local walled village culture in Hong Kong. Your children will experience an unforgettable Christmas journey filled with family warmth and laughter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                                    Lunar New Year Activities \u2013 Traditional Festival Culture \u00a0– Rice Dumpling<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                    • Understand traditional Chinese festival foods<\/li>\n
                                    • Children and parents can make Candy Box together<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                      Brief Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                      Parents and children taste traditional Chinese festival foods and make candy box together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                                      Visit to the ‘Sha Tin Heritage Museum’<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                      • Enhance children’s understanding of Chinese culture<\/li>\n
                                      • Learn about Cantonese opera and understand Hong Kong culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                        Brief Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                        Our K3 students visited the Sha Tin Heritage Museum for a hands-on learning experience led by their teachers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                                        Chinese Cultural Activities \u2013 Double Ninth Festival Hiking Picnic<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                        • Understand the origin and significance of the Double Ninth Festival<\/li>\n
                                        • Understand the traditional customs of the Double Ninth Festival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                          Brief Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                          The teacher led the children to have a picnic experience at the village playground.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                                          Chinese\u00a0Culture Week – Let’s celebrate the National Day<\/span><\/p>\n

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