​​​We continue the valued inclusion of Mandarin to our curriculum as our study in Languages Other than English. 

We have made this decision after in depth research and based upon the fact that China is Australia's biggest trading partner and we aim to equip the next generation with the skills necessary to capitalise on the suite of business and cultural opportunities that exist on our doorstep.

Chinese (Mandarin) is offered to all students from Prep to Year 6. We aim to enable students to acquire basic communication skills in Mandarin and enhance their cultural awareness.

In accordance with the Australian Curriculum and Brisbane Catholic Education Curriculum, the Mandarin programme is catered for all learners with various abilities and backgrounds. Language is the key to communication and understanding. In our Mandarin lessons, students are dedicated to improving their listening, writing, comprehension, and speaking skills.

Interest-driven content closely relates to students' everyday experiences and daily communications, such as greetings, self-introduction, numerals, colours, countries, family, pets, etc. Students strive for linguistic growth through engaging activities, such as songs, role-play, games, etc. In cooperating with STEM, students engage in PowerPoint presentations, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Forms etc. Students also enhance their cultural awareness by experiencing traditional festivals and arts, such as Lunar New Year performances, calligraphy, weaving lanterns and knotting.

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