Kindergarten Life
School-based Learning Activity of Chinese Culture
| Activity Name: | Joyfully celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival |
| Activity Date: | Year 2025-2026 |
| Target Participants: | UK Students |
| Activity Introduction: | Through various Mid-Autumn Festival celebration activities, our young children, not only learned about the traditional culture and customs of the festival, but also had the opportunity to make lanterns, solve riddles, and create snow-skin mooncakes with their peers, while experiencing the joyful atmosphere of the holiday. They have also learned to share with their families the snow-skin mooncakes that they had made, to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival together. |
 Joyfully celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival |
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| Activity Name: | Happy Mid-Autumn Festival |
| Activity Date: | Year 2025-2026 |
| Target Participants: | LK Students |
| Activity Introduction: | By listening to the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival stories, the students are helped to understand their various origins and customs. Additionally, they enjoy making different styles/forms of clay mooncakes, while participating in lantern-making activities with their peers, and embracing the joy brought by Chinese traditions. |
 Happy Mid-Autumn Festival |
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| Activity Name: | Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations and performances |
| Activity Date: | Year 2025-2026 |
| Target Participants: | NC Students |
| Activity Introduction: | The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of China’s traditional holidays.The school helps students understand the origins of the Mid-Autumn Festival by creating unique hand-made crafts and mooncakes, while letting them experience the festive atmosphere, learn about Chinese culture through play activities, and deepen their awareness of their national identity. |
 Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations and performances |
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| Activity Name: | National Day Celebration Activities |
| Activity Date: | Year 2025-2026 |
| Target Participants: | All Children in the Kindergarten |
| Activity Introduction: | Students participate in the school’s National Day celebration activities to learn about the national flag, national anthem, and the process and etiquette of raising the flag. This enhances their understanding and awareness of the country, promotes their sense of national identity, and fosters respect for the nation, as well as a sense of belonging to their homeland. On the day of the celebration, students wore traditional clothing to school, and through observing and practising various activities, they learned different Chinese dances, which further strengthened their appreciation and understanding of the country and its culture. Our school is fortunate to have invited elders to perform and engage in activities with the children, allowing them to experience the joy of intergenerational interaction and to cultivate the traditional virtues of caring for, and respecting the elderly. |
 National Day Celebration Activities |
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| Activity Name: | Shadow Play Theater |
| Activity Date: | Year 2024-2025 |
| Target Participants: | All Children in the Kindergarten |
| Activity Introduction: | In June and July, we held birthday celebration activities and invited external organizations to introduce Chinese culture — specifically, shadow puppetry. The students have learned about the origins and characteristics of shadow puppetry through the engaging demonstrations and performances by the instructors. During group activities, the students had the chance to manipulate the shadow puppets themselves and have learned to collaborate with their peers to tell stories. The event was fun and most enjoyable. It not only allowed the students to experience the joy of participating in these activities, but it also provided them with a deeper understanding of ancient traditional Chinese folk art. It was a truly meaningful activity! |
 Shadow Play Theater |
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| Activity Name: | Cantonese Opera is Fun |
| Activity Date: | Year 2024-2025 |
| Target Participants: | All Children in the Kindergarten |
| Activity Introduction: | At the birthday celebration event, we incorporated elements of Chinese culture—specifically Cantonese opera. This included an introduction to Cantonese opera, appreciation of its performances, and demonstrations. The aim was to help the students to gain a deeper understanding of traditional Chinese arts. Through various games, the students learned the importance of respecting and appreciating traditional Chinese culture. During the activities, they wore beautiful and exquisite headdresses and water sleeves, moving their bodies in rhythm with the changing music. Their dance was both graceful and adorable, and everyone enjoyed themselves while celebrating the birthday. |
 Cantonese Opera is Fun |
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| Activity Name: | “From Charity to Legacy Sacred Heart 165th Anniversary” Family Fun Day |
| Activity Date: | Year 2024-2025 |
| Target Participants: | All Children in the Kindergarten |
| Activity Introduction: | To celebrate the Sacred Heart 165th Anniversary, the Kindergarten, in collaboration with the Parent-Teacher Association, hosted the “From Charity to Legacy – Sacred Heart 165th Anniversary” Family Fun Day. Teachers and parent volunteers have prepared various booth games, and there was a “Chinese Culture Zone” featuring activities such as a Drum Workshop, a Colourful-Painted Fan Workshop, a Spinning Top Workshop, a Shuttlecock Workshop, a Shuttlecock Kicking Competition, and a Pot-throwing Game. Throughout the event, children and parents had the opportunity to create different crafts, enhancing parent-child interaction, while gaining a deeper understanding of the Chinese culture and enjoying traditional games. |
 “From Charity to Legacy Sacred Heart 165th Anniversary” Family Fun Day |
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| Activity Name: | Lunar New Year Celebration Activities |
| Activity Date: | Year 2024-2025 |
| Target Participants: | All Children in the Kindergarten |
| Activity Introduction: | Through role-playing the stories of the Twelve Zodiac Animals and the lion dance activities, children can gain a deeper understanding of the characteristics of the traditional Chinese festival-the Lunar New Year. The activities can also help the children understand the significance of the New Year, learn about the food and different customs associated with the celebration, enhance their awareness of traditional Chinese culture, foster a sense of national identity, and enjoy the festive atmosphere of celebrating the Chinese New Year. |
 Lunar New Year Celebration Activities |
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| Activity Name: | National Day Celebration |
| Activity Date: | Year 2024-2025 |
| Target Participants: | All Children in the Kindergarten |
| Activity Introduction: | The National Day celebration was held to enhance the children’s understanding of their country. They have participated in the flag-raising ceremony to learn about the national flag, the national anthem, and the process and etiquette of the ceremony. The activities have strengthened their sense of national identity and cultivated respect for their homeland and a sense of belonging to it. On the day of celebration all the children wore traditional Chinese clothing to school, and they have also learned various traditional Chinese dances. Through participation in the various items, they have deepened their appreciation and understanding of their country and its culture. Moreover, many elderly people were invited to the school to perform and engage with the children, allowing the children to experience the joy of intergenerational bonding, and to develop the traditional virtues of caring for and respecting their elders. |
 National Day Celebration |
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| Activity Name: | Joyful Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration |
| Activity Date: | Year 2024-2025 |
| Target Participants: | UK Students |
| Activity Introduction: | Through various activities such as making lanterns, solving lantern riddles, and making snowy mooncakes, the children have gained firsthand experience of the culture and customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival. They have enjoyed the fun and the festive atmosphere of the holiday, they have learned to share with others, and they have also enjoyed celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival with their families. |
 Joyful Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration |
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| Activity Name: | Happy Mid-Autumn Celebration |
| Activity Date: | Year 2024-2025 |
| Target Participants: | LK Students |
| Activity Introduction: | Through listening to traditional stories and playing traditional games, the children have learned about the origins and customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival, as well as the significance of family reunion on that day. They have also learned to make different types of mooncakes using soft clay. Through sharing them with their family, they have experienced the joy of celebrating traditional Chinese festivals together. |
 Happy Mid-Autumn Celebration |
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| Activity Name: | Fun Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration |
| Activity Date: | Year 2024-2025 |
| Target Participants: | NC Students |
| Activity Introduction: | Through activities such as playing lanterns, making traditional crafts, and learning about traditional foods, the children have discovered the origins of the Mid-Autumn Festival. They enjoyed the fun of playing lanterns and immersing themselves in the festive atmosphere, thereby deepening their understanding of traditional Chinese festivals. |
 Fun Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration |
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| Activity Name: | Chinese Art Has Much Fun |
| Activity Date: | Year 2023-2024 |
| Target Participants: | All Children in the Kindergarten |
| Activity Introduction: | Through activity and game experiences, and appreciating face-changing performances, the children can learn about the art of face-changing. In addition, through the making of face-changing masks, they have some exposure to Chinese arts, and enjoy the fun of birthday parties. |
 Chinese Art Has Much Fun |
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| Activity Name: | Chinese Cultural Activity |
| Activity Date: | Year 2023-2024 |
| Target Participants: | UK Students |
| Activity Introduction: | In this two-day Chinese cultural activity, the students had the opportunity to appreciate the Chinese Shadow Puppet performances, allowing them to learn about traditional cultural arts and activities. Additionally, it provided them with various hands-on experiences, such as making flour dolls, paper windmills, and shadow puppets. These activities increased the children’s understanding of Chinese culture and sparked their interest in traditional customs and culture. They had the chance to deepen the understanding of their own national culture, to recognize that they are Chinese, and to strengthen their national identity. |
 Chinese Cultural Activity |
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| Activity Name: | Happy Dragon Boat Festival |
| Activity Date: | Year 2023-2024 |
| Target Participants: | All Children in the Kindergarten |
| Activity Introduction: | Children are introduced to the Dragon Boat Festival, the history of Qu Yuan, Dragon Boat racing, and the making of glutinous rice dumpling through various activities. This allows children to understand the traditional customs and culture of the Dragon Boat Festival, and gives them the opportunity to learn about and participate in these activities, deepening their understanding and awareness of Chinese culture. These activities not only allow children to feel the charm of Chinese culture, but also promote friendship and mutual respect among themselves, thus fostering interest in learning about Chinese culture. |
 Happy Dragon Boat Festival |
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| Activity Name: | Gratitude to St. Magdalene of Canossa, the Foundress of the Canossian for coming to China (I would like to turn into dust and travel to every corner of the world) |
| Activity Date: | Year 2023-2024 |
| Target Participants: | All Children in the Kindergarten |
| Activity Introduction: | On the feast day of our Foundress, the children learned about, and recognized, the virtues of St. Magdalene of Canossa. Through participating in various traditional Chinese folk handicrafts, the children have increased their knowledge of Chinese arts and culture, which also sparked their interest in traditional customs and culture. The children have also experienced the joy of traditional Chinese arts through the making of “fragrance sachets” and “candy drawings”. |
 Gratitude to St. Magdalene of Canossa, the Foundress of the Canossian for coming to China (I would like to turn into dust and travel to every corner of the world) |
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| Activity Name: | Enjoying the vibrant and diverse Chinese culture |
| Activity Date: | Year 2023-2024 |
| Target Participants: | All Children in the Kindergarten |
| Activity Introduction: | “Through the activity theme: “Gratitude for Being Chinese”, children can be thankful to the Heavenly Father for giving some particular talents to the Chinese people. By appreciating the Chinese acrobatic performances, such as, “Diabolo” and “Plate spinning”, children can learn about the characteristics of traditional Chinese culture. Furthermore, they can also learn about some other different traditional Chinese games, through group games.” |
 Celebrating the Chinese New Year with St. Bakhita |
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| Activity Name: | Celebrating the Chinese New Year with St. Bakhita |
| Activity Date: | Year 2023-2024 |
| Target Participants: | All Children in the Kindergarten |
| Activity Introduction: | Through magic performances, dragon dances, and game experiences, we help young children understand the significance of the Chinese New Year and learn about the meaning of the different foodstuffs eaten during the Chinese New Year period. We also aim to familiarize them with the customs of the Lunar New Year, enhance their understanding of Chinese traditional culture, and strengthen their sense of national identity. By participating in these festivities, children can immerse themselves in the joyful atmosphere of celebrating Chinese New Year. |
 Celebrating the Chinese New Year with St. Bakhita |
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| Activity Name: | Birthday Party for October-November Birthdays |
| Activity Date: | Year 2023-2024 |
| Target Participants: | All Children in the Kindergarten |
| Activity Introduction: | Event Description: To enhance students’ awareness and understanding of the Chinese culture, the school organized a birthday party with the theme of “Children’s Play and Fun.” During the event, the children were introduced to various traditional Chinese toys such as cuju (ancient football), jianzi (shuttlecock), spinning tops, and jacks. The children enjoyed playing with these traditional Chinese toys and actively invited their peers to join in the games, thus creating a joyful atmosphere all round. Through this activity, the children gained a deeper understanding of the Chinese culture, experienced the childhood joy of Chinese children in the past, and developed a stronger sense of national identity. |
 Birthday Party for October-November Birthdays |
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| Activity Name: | All Kindergarten Students’ National Day Celebration |
| Activity Date: | Year 2023-2024 |
| Target Participants: | All Kindergarten Students |
| Activity Introduction: | Through various activities such as lantern-making, riddle- guessing, and making ice-skin mooncakes, students will have the opportunity to experience the culture and customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival. They will also experience the joyous atmosphere and the feeling of togetherness that the festival brings. |
 All Kindergarten Students’ National Day Celebration |
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| Activity Name: | UK Mid-Autumn Celebration |
| Activity Date: | Year 2023-2024 |
| Target Participants: | UK Students |
| Activity Introduction: | Through various activities such as lantern-making, riddle- guessing, and making ice-skin mooncakes, students will have the opportunity to experience the culture and customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival. They will also experience the joyous atmosphere and the feeling of togetherness that the festival brings. |
 UK Mid-Autumn Celebration |
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| Activity Name: | LK Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations |
| Activity Date: | Year 2023-2024 |
| Target Participants: | LK Students |
| Activity Introduction: | Through singing children’s songs and listening to stories related to the Mid-Autumn Festival, students can learn about the origin, customs, and significance of the festival. Additionally, they can try making lanterns themselves and share traditional Mid-Autumn Festival food, allowing them to experience the joy brought by Chinese traditional holidays. |
 LK Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations |
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| Activity Name: | NC Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations |
| Activity Date: | Year 2023-2024 |
| Target Participants: | NC Students |
| Activity Introduction: | By playing with lanterns and getting to know the traditional food associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival, students can learn about the origin of the festival, experience the festive atmosphere, and enjoy the fun of playing with lanterns together with their peers. This helps deepen their understanding of traditional Chinese cultural holidays. |
 NC Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations |
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| Activity Name: | People of all ages unite to celebrate National Day |
| Activity Date: | Year 2022-2023 |
| Target Participants: | All Children in the Kindergarten |
| Activity Introduction: | Through the celebration of National Day activities, we aim to help young children understand the origin and significance of National Day, allowing them to become familiar with their homeland, and strengthen their sense of national pride. Additionally, the children will have the opportunity to watch and participate in traditional Chinese dances, experiencing the graceful dance movements and deepening their understanding of traditional Chinese cultural arts. |
 People of all ages unite to celebrate National Day |
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| Activity Name: | Welcoming the Year of the Rabbit, receiving blessings, and celebrating the Lunar New Year |
| Activity Date: | Year 2022-2023 |
| Target Participants: | All Children in the Kindergarten |
| Activity Introduction: | Through various activities and games, we aim to help young children understand the meaning of Lunar New Year, enhance their knowledge of Chinese traditional culture, and cultivate a stronger sense of national identity. They will have the chance to immerse themselves in a happy and joyful atmosphere, and the activities will teach them the traditional customs and etiquette of New Year greetings, as well as instilling in them the values of respecting elders. |
 Welcoming the Year of the Rabbit, receiving blessings, and celebrating the Lunar New Year |
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