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St. Gabriel's Primary School

Chinese Language

Discover the Chinese Language's range of programmes and activities that help pupils build confidence and joy in learning

Last updated 31 July 2026

Department Goal

To develop engaged learners, effective communicators through engaging activities which enthuse and enrich our students’ learning

Key Personnel

Head of Department: Ms Wan Chui Ting

Level Head (Internal): Ms Ren Ting

Department Programmes

To enhance students' interest in learning Chinese Language, the following activities are organized for all pupils.

National

Mother Tongue Support Programme

A customised programme to support the learning of pupils in Mother Tongue.

Inter-School Competitions and Activities

Fo Guang Shan Penmanship Competition

Text Recital Competition

Chinese Memory Games Competition National Chinese Challenge

National Crosstalk Competition

National Bilingual Creative Writing Competition

Four classroom scenes showing students discussing, doing online research, gamification, and ICT-enabled learning.

School Based

Mother Tongue Fortnight

2 weeks of language / cultural activities to inculcate the love and interest in learning Chinese Language through related activities.

Six photos show masked school children doing activities: gourd painting, bamboo book making, clay sculpture, snake and ladder game, spinning top, and a traditional game.
P3 Language/Cultural Camp

Interesting language and cultural activities to inculcate the love of learning of the Chinese Language.

Students in school uniforms wearing colorful animal masks during a Speech and Drama workshop in a classroom.
Assembly Programme

Chinese New Year Celebrations

Inter-Class Competitions and Activities

Penmanship Competition

Reading Activities

Four classroom scenes showing masked students sitting at desks reading books during a charity book drive.
Oral Programme (P6)

Weekly oral practices to develop students’ reading and oratorical skills.

Silent Reading during pre-assembly on Tuesdays and Thursdays (P1 - P6)

To encourage reading of Chinese books / articles so as to improve pupils' language competency.

Reading Programme

Structured reading programme which encourages reading of Chinese Language books

Enrichment Programmes

Speech & Drama, Composition Writing and Oracy Skills

Local Learning Journeys

  • Arts and cultural performances

  • Movie screenings

  • Outdoor learning experience

Information on Chinese Language Learning Resources

ICT Resources for Chinese Curriculum to help the students to learn Chinese language

1. Ezhishi

http://ezhishi.com

A learning portal for students to learn Chinese Language so as to enhance their four skills, which are listening, speaking, reading and writing.

2. WaWaYaYa JoyReader Pro

https://joyreader.wawayaya.com/en/

It is an interactive digital library and levelled reading app designed specifically for children. It provides engaging reading materials tailored to their proficiency levels, supporting vocabulary development and helping students build confidence in reading.