Adult Year 3 photos
HuaHsia | 05 十月, 2011 19:38
Our Adult learners are enthusiastic about Chinese conversations!
These photos are taken on Adult Year 3 Class.
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中秋节 Zhōngqiū jié Moon Festival (Mid Autumn Festival)
HuaHsia | 15 九月, 2011 02:23
Dear parents&students,
Moon Festival is one of the most important festivals in Chinese culture. We celebrate Moon Festival by watching full moon, eating moon cakes and having outdoor BBQ. In this year, Moon Festival is on 12th of September. Did you watch the full moon? Did you enjoy moon cakes? Here is some information about Moon Festival:
Original Text: http://goo.gl/xQOxz
The Moon festival (also called the Mooncake or Mid-Autumn festival) falls on September 12th in the year 2011. What is the Moon festival? Every year on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, when the moon is at its maximum brightness for the entire year, the Chinese celebrate "zhong qiu jie." Children are told the story of the moon fairy living in a crystal palace, who comes out to dance on the moon's shadowed surface. The legend surrounding the "lady living in the moon" dates back to ancient times, to a day when ten suns appeared at once in the sky. The Emperor ordered a famous archer to shoot down the nine extra suns. Once the task was accomplished, Goddess of Western Heaven rewarded the archer with a pill that would make him immortal. However, his wife found the pill, took it, and was banished to the moon as a result. Legend says that her beauty is greatest on the day of the Moon festival.
Other Moon Festival Legends
According to another legend, on this day the "Man in the Moon" was spotted at an inn, carrying a writing tablet. When questioned, he said he was recording the names of all the happy couples who were fated to marry and live happily forever after. Accordingly, just as June is the traditional month for exchanging nuptials in the west, many Chinese weddings are held during the eighth lunar month, with the fifteenth day being the most popular.
Of course, the most famous legend surrounding the Moon festival concerns its possible role in Chinese history. Overrun by the Mongols in the thirteenth century, the Chinese threw off their oppressors in 1368 AD. It is said that mooncakes - which the Mongols did not eat - were the perfect vehicle for hiding and passing along plans for the rebellion. Families were instructed not to eat the mooncakes until the day of the moon festival, which is when the rebellion took place. (In another version plans were passed along in mooncakes over several years of Mid-Autumn festivals, but the basic idea is the same).
How to Celebrate the Moon Festival
Today, Chinese people celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival with dances, feasting and moon gazing. Not to mention mooncakes. While baked goods are a common feature at most Chinese celebrations, mooncakes are inextricably linked with the Moon festival. One type of traditional mooncake is filled with lotus seed paste (see side photo). Roughly the size of a human palm, these mooncakes are quite filling, meant to be cut diagonally in quarters and passed around. A word of caution: the salty yolk in the middle, representing the full moon, is an acquired taste.
More elaborate versions of mooncakes contain four egg yolks (representing the four phases of the moon). Besides lotus seed paste, other traditional fillings include red bean paste and black bean paste. Unfortunately for dieters, mooncakes are rather high in calories.
While in the past mooncakes took up to four weeks to make, automation has speeded up the process considerably. Today, mooncakes may be filled with everything from dates, nuts, and fruit to Chinese sausages. More exotic creations include green tea mooncakes, and ping pei or snowskin mooncakes, a Southeast Asian variation made with cooked glutinous rice flour. Haagen-Daz has even gotten into the act by introducing a line of ice cream mooncakes in Asian markets.
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New courses in the School Year 2011-2012
HuaHsia | 25 七月, 2011 06:09
Dear parents,
We are excited to tell you that from the new School Year 2011-2012, a couple of new courses will start at our Hampstead Branch on Saturday (Sunday School is running as usual). These include Chinese Language courses (from Nursery to GCSE and Adults), Chinese culture courses (Folk Dance, Chinese Abacus, Taichi for Adults...etc) and Math. Click here to access and download the list of our new courses:School fees Chart (2011-12) all branches.pdf
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Discover the Dragon Boat Festival (duān wǔ jié)
HuaHsia | 10 六月, 2011 04:45
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most important festivals in Chinese culture.
Why is it called Dragon Boat Festival?
What is the story of the Dragon Boat Festival?
What traditional food we eat for celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival?
Watch the slideshow below and you will find out all the answers!
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弟子规 dì zǐ guī (Standard for being a good student)
HuaHsia | 10 六月, 2011 03:49
弟子规 dì zǐ guī (Standard for being a good student) is written during the reign (1661-1722) of the Qing Dynasty Emperor Kangxi by the scholar Li Yu Xiu (李毓秀). The book is based on the ancient teaching of the Chinese philosopher Confucius that emphasises the basic requisites for being a good person and guidelines for living in harmony with others. Like the San Zi Jing (another classic Chinese children's text), it is written in three-character verses. The source for the main outline of it is from Analects of Confucius, Book 1, Chapter 6, where Confucius said:
‘A young man should be a good son at home and an obedient young man abroad, sparing of speech but trustworthy in what he says, and should love the multitude at large but cultivate the friendship of his fellow men. If he has any energy to spare from such action, let him devote it to making himself cultivated.’Here are some videos of dì zǐ guī:
1. With children reciting rhythmically, however there is no Pinyin with this texts
2. The video below is with Pinyin.
If you are intersted in the translation of di zi gui, please download here: di zi gui_translation.doc
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三字经 sān zì jīng (Three Character Classic)
HuaHsia | 10 六月, 2011 01:23
三字经 sān zì jīng (Three Character Classic) is traditional enlightment texts for young learners. It was problably written in the 13th century and attributed by Wang Yingling (王應麟, 1223–1296) during the Song dynesty (宋朝). With the short and simple text arranged in three-character verses, children learned many common characters, grammar structures, elements of Chinese history and the basis of Confucian morality.
Please watch the video below where you might grasp the rhythm of reciting 三字经.
If you are interested in the translation, please download here: san zi jing_translation.doc
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Summer Camp Timetable 2011
HuaHsia | 09 六月, 2011 08:20
Dear parents,
Many thanks for your interests in our Chinese Culture Summer Camp 2011.
The Timetable for the Summer Camp is as below:
| Summer Camp : 25-29 July 2011 |
| Holy Trinity Primary School , Trinity Walk London NW3 5SQ |
| | | | |
| 25-Jul | Monday | A | B | C |
| AM | Baby bee 1 | Discover China 1 | Kungfu panda 1 |
| Lunch |
| PM | | Kids Cookery 1-Sushi making | Chinese Dance1 |
| 26-Jul | Tuesday | A | B | C |
| AM | Baby bee 2 | Discover China 2 | Kungfu panda 2 |
| Lunch |
| PM | | Kids Cookery 2-Dumpling | Chinese Dance2 |
| 27-Jul | Wednesday | A | B | C |
| AM | Baby bee 3 | Discover China 3 | Kungfu panda 3 |
| Lunch |
| PM | | Chinese Dance3 | Chinese Art1 |
| 28-Jul | Thursday | A | B | C |
| AM | Baby bee 4 | Discover China 4 | Kungfu panda 4 |
| Lunch |
| PM | | Chinese Dance4 | Chinese Art2 |
| 29-Jul | Friday | A | B | C |
| AM | Baby bee 5 | Chinese Dance5 | Chinese Art3 |
| Lunch |
| PM | Presentation & Party |
Notes:
AM- 10.30-12.30 with 10 min. break
Lunch from 12.30-1.30, with a pack lunch in the assemblyhall
PM -1.30-3.30 with 10 min. break
Nusery class is for ages 3-5
Other classes are for ages 5 and above
Places are limited, please sign up as soon as possible!
How to apply: please apply online at http://goo.gl/hxnT4
For more information, please go to the School Website
If you have any enquiries, please call 0208 201 0698
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Dragon Boat Festival& Hua Hsia 10 Year Celebration- Programme Schedule
HuaHsia | 07 六月, 2011 04:17
Thank you for coming the Dragon Boat Festival& Hua Hsia 10 Year Celebration. The Programme schedule is as below:
Sunday, 26th June 2011
11:00 Arrival
12.00 Workshops (Chinese Dance/Calligraphy/Origami)
/Typing Competition
13.05 Welcome from Principal
13.10 Chinese Kung Fu by Billy & LukePalmer
13.20 Speechby OCAC Senior Officer
Mr.Yuchang Chung
13.30 Presentationsof Achievement & Performance
–Nursery- Year 1b
Presentationsof Achievement & performance
-Year 1-Year4
Presentationsof Achievement & performance
-Year 5-Year8
14.15 Launchof the Recipe Book from the
-CommunityFocus Project.
14.25 PeacockDance Performance
byYear 3 teacher Chen I Wu(Bella)
14.30 Speechby BBC2 “Wonderland” Producer/Director
HannahBerryman-my experience with Hua Hsia
14.40 SpecialAward to senior teacher & student
MrsJenny Sing presented by Mr Yu Chang Chung
MonicaChua presented by Mrs Mabel Lee
14.50 PrincipalKatja Ting to close the ceremony
15.00 Studentsback to classroom
Refreshments will be available in thecourtyard.
Friends of Hua Hsia PTA arranged Food and Gamesstall on the school playground from 11.00-15.00
Please sign up for the workshop you would like to attend: http://goo.gl/0NZMe
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Daily Chinese Culture Summer Camp on 25th-29th July 2011
HuaHsia | 07 六月, 2011 04:09
London Hua Hsia Chinese School is holding a 5-day Chinese Culture Summer Camp from 25 to 29 July 2011.This summer camp gives you an opportunity to learn and experience:Traditional Chinese Arts & Crafts, Martial Arts (Taught by Shifu Heng Wei, 35th Generation Master from the Shaolin Temple), Traditional Chinese Dance, Mandarin and aspecial Children Cookery workshop. All sessions willbe taught by professional and experienced Chinese teachers. These camps aredesigned for ages 5 and above.
Thisyear we add a Chinese nursery camp for ages 3-5, every morningfrom 10.30-12.30.（This class is taught by Ms Jenny Sing）
Placesare limited; please signup as soon as possible.
The fee is £90 for a week or £20 for each day.
The deadline is Sunday 10th July. First come, first serve.
Pleasebook on line by click the link http://goo.gl/hxnT4
Payment：
Cheques – payable to “Hua Hsia Chinese Tuition Ltd”
Credit cards ordebit cards – please call the school office on 020 8201 0698.
Bank transfer -bank transfer details as below:
Bank name: HSBC
Sort Code: 40-12-27
Account no:61401904
Venue: Holy Trinity Primary School
The project is part funded by Overseas Compatriot Affairs CommissionR.O.C (Taiwan)
Summer Camp program can be seen on our website: http://www.huahsiachinese.org.uk/after-school-clubs/summer-camp-2011
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Asset Language Teacher Assessment taking place on 3rd and 10th July 2011
HuaHsia | 07 六月, 2011 03:36
Teacher Assessment – Chinese BreakthroughStage Listening Grade 1, 2 and 3
‧Date &Time: Sunday 3rd July 2011, 1.00-1.20 pm
Teacher Assessment – Chinese BreakthroughStage Reading Grade 1, 2 and 3
‧Date &Time: Sunday 10rd July 2011, 1.00-1.30 pm
How to apply: Please complete the online application format http://goo.gl/UEXg1.
Location: Holy Trinity CE Primary School, Trinity Walk, LondonNW3 5SQ
Price: ￡5.00 for each assessment. The fee must be fully paid with your application.
*Payment - we take cash, cheque but not credit card on this case.
If you have any enqueries, please contact Yenting Wu at yenting.wu@iqchinese.co.uk
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Asset Language - A flexible approach to assess students' language skills
HuaHsia | 02 六月, 2011 09:05
We are an Asset Language Examination Centre
Hua Hsia Chinese School has been an examination centre of Asset Language since 2006 and both Teacher Assessment and External Assessment are held within our school. It is a great opportunity for students to monitor and record their achievement of Chinese language skills in a recognisable way. Successful candidates will be merited a Grade Award Certificate recognised by OCR, a UK leading awarding body. It will provide huge motivation for students to achieve a short-term goal and have a measurable progress.
We run both Teacher Assessment and External Assessment of Breakthrough Stage, and will hold Assessment for Preliminary Stage soon. The next Teacher Assessment for Breakthrough Stage will be held on 3rd and 10th July 2011. Please click here for more information.
Why we take Asset Language for our students?
‧ A recognised achievement– According to our school curriculum, our students are capable of taking Asset Language Assessment. Participating in Asset Language Assessment is to ensure our qualifications are accredited and our students’ achievements are recognised.
‧ Flexible on age - Most of our students are too young to take formal examination ( e.g. GCSE). Asset Language is designed for all ages, and the students’ language stage is based on their exact performance rather than age. The flexible approach of Asset Language will suit younger students.
What is Asset Language
Asset Language is a unique assessment scheme aiming at motivate students and monitor students’ achievement in language skills. It is developed by Cambridge Assessment on behalf of the DfES to support the National Language Strategy. The awarding body of Asset Language is OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations), a leading awarding body in the UK.
The Structure
Asset Language scheme is designed to support Language Ladder, a national recognition scheme developed to credit language learning achievement at all levels. There are four stages of language level: Breakthrough, Preliminary, Intermediate and Advanced. Asset Languages qualifications based on the Language Ladder are mapped to the National Qualifications Framework as follows:
Stages | NQF | General qualifications | National Curriculum | CEF approx |
| Advanced: Grades 10 to 12 | Level 3 | AS/A Level | | B2 |
Intermediate:
Grades 7 to 9 | Level 2 | GCSE (A* to C) | 7 – EP | B1 |
Preliminary:
Grades 4 to 6 | Level 1 | GCSE (D to G) | 4 – 6 | A2(B1) |
Breakthrough:
Grades 1 to 3 | Entry Level | Entry 1 – 3 | 1 – 3 | A1 (A2) |
For example, Asset Intermediate Stage (Level 2) qualifications are equivalent in standard to the A* to C Grade GCSE. For more information about Language Ladder, please visit http://www.assetlanguages.org.uk/about/structure.asp Can-Do Statements Each stage of the Languages Ladder is sub-divided into small graded steps. Students’ skills expected in each grade are described through simple 'Can-Do Statements’. Take Breakthrough Stage for example, the table below shows the Can-Do Statement of each skill and grade:
Can-Do Statements of Breakthrough Stage Skill | Grade | Can-Do Statements |
| Listening | Grade 1 | I can understand a few familiar spoken words and phrases |
| Grade 2 | I can understand a range of familiar spoken phrases. |
| Grade 3 | I can understand the main point(s) from a short spoken passage. |
| Speaking | Grade 1 | I can say/repeat a few words and short simple phrases. |
| Grade 2 | I can answer simple questions and give basic information. |
| Grade 3 | I can ask and answer simple questions and talk about my interests |
| Reading | Grade 1 | I can recognise and read out a few familiar words and phrases. |
| Grade 2 | I can understand familiar written phrases. |
| Grade 3 | I can understand the main point(s) from a short written text in clear printed script |
| Writing | Grade 1 | I can write or copy simple words or symbols. |
| Grade 2 | I can write one or two short sentences to a model and fill in the words on a simple form. |
| Grade 3 | I can write a few short sentences with support using expressions which I have already learned. |
For more information about Can-Do Statements, please go to http://goo.gl/GIglD.
The Assessment
In the Asset Language scheme, students’ four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing are assessed separately. There are two types of assessment: ‧Teacher Assessment – students’ achievement of each skill is assessed at different grades. For example, a student may participate in Breakthrough Listening Grade 2 and Breakthrough Speaking Grade 3. The class teacher might suggest the suitable grades for students to take part in according to their performance in class. The Teacher Assessment is held internally. After passing the Teacher Assessment, the student will be merited an OCR Grade Award Certificate. It provides the students with a short-term motivation goal and preparation for external assessment. ‧External Assessment – External assessment leads to a formal qualification. Students’ achievement is assessed at the end of each stage which covers 3 grades. For example, a student might take part in Chinese Breakthrough Listening (covering Grade 1-3). Students who take external assessment are eligible for the award of a formal qualification, accredited by the regulatory authorities, QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority) ACCAC and CCEA.
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Dragon Boat Festival 2011
HuaHsia | 20 五月, 2011 22:59
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UKFC Story Telling Competition
HuaHsia | 19 三月, 2011 16:35
Dear teachers
* Record Your Voice Online *
Please allow the system to connet to your microphone and
test it before recording the formal one for the competition.
Remember to save your recording by click the Green Tick.
UK Federation of Chinese School is calling for entry the story telling competition. from Joe Au the Chair of Education Committee. I attach the invitation letter that he sent to our school.
Amongst the four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - I should say speaking is perhaps the most important. It is the desire to speak that motives us to learn a language; writing comes later.
So we should encourage our children to develop their speaking skills given the opportunity. And here is the opportunity! It doesn't matter if they don't do too well at first, they'll have the whole lifetime to improve it in. But encourage them to speak at school, at home and to take part in competitions.
This way, their confidence will develop and a confident child will take and create opportunity for themselves in their lives.
So here is my plea to you, start creating opportunity for the children to speak the language and start entering them into competitions. They will thank you for it because you will have changed their lives, for the better.
There is nothing to lose but time. Please enter them into this competition before the 6th April. The application form can get from school desk from this Sunday.
The attached letter will give you more details. (
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Many thanks.
Regards,
Katja
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Video: Taiwan, See What Makes it Beautiful
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課程大綱 Course Outline 2010/ 2011
HuaHsia | 22 十一月, 2010 22:38
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