In February TPS welcomed 20 visitors from China for their exchange experience. Our staff and peer mentors really embraced the week the Chinese students spent with us, with various cultural interaction activities helping them feel fully integrated into lessons.
In conjunction with the visit, we also celebrated Chinese New Year throughout the school, including delicious Chinese menus, which all students really enjoyed.
Highlights can be seen in the video below ⬇ which include Chinese New Year assembles and performances, origami and calligraphy workshops, karaoke and video making competition, lots of tasty Chinese food, trips to Oxford and many cultural exchange opportunities.
Students thoroughly enjoyed this intercultural exchange experience and formed meaningful friendships with each other. Our Head of Mandarin says “My passion reaches its apex when I get to plan and organise these marvellous opportunities for students. It is just phenomenal to see how much commonality we can develop through the learning of each other’s differences. I wish everyone the best of luck in the Year of Snake.” 🐍
More than 600 pupils currently study Mandarin Chinese within Bohunt Education Trust (BET) Schools, including The Petersfield School. Our current MEP students continue to demonstrate enthusiasm and a sustained engagement in learning Mandarin. In offering an intensive programme with the benefit of an immersive approach, we significantly enhance language proficiency and deepen understanding of Chinese culture.
A huge #teamTPS thank you to Mr Zhang, all our staff and students who help plan and participate in the MEP and associated events. We look forward to repeating again next year!
