Year 11 Chinese Continuers Attend a Holiday Study Day

During the holidays, three MLC School Year 11 Chinese Continuers students—Isabella Ho, Isabella Zhou, and Emily Zhou—attended the Chinese Study Day at Sydney Grammar School, joining Year 12 students from six other independent schools. Although our Year 11 students had less experience in the Chinese course than their peers, it was a valuable opportunity to enhance their Chinese skills by learning from more advanced students.

The day began with a welcome and a session on Listening and Reading Skills, where students received practical tips and strategies on how to interpret questions effectively and take notes quickly. This was followed by an Oral Skills session and a mock speaking practice, during which students received constructive feedback to improve their vocabulary and develop more in-depth oral responses.

While some students were engaged in their speaking tasks, others remained in the homeroom to work on writing activities. It was also a great chance to connect with students from other schools and share learning experiences. After lunch, students participated in a Writing Skills session, where they received guidance on how to structure a written response clearly and coherently.

Overall, it was an engaging and enriching experience. Opportunities like this—where students learn intensively with peers and teachers from multiple schools—are rare and truly rewarding.

– Helena Wang
Language Teacher