School Update
PY Chinese
Writing Contest “文字的力量来自我们的思想和感情， 不来自从字典辞源找来的字汇词汇。”
“The power of words comes from our thoughts and emotions, not from dictionaries.” - 老舍 Lao She Chinese novelist, Short story writer, Playwright
G1C Bella: 我很高兴，因为这是我第一次的中文 写作比赛，我就得到第一名了，我好高兴啊！ I’m so thrilled because this is my first Chinese writing contest, and I won first place!
G1C Term: 我很开心，因为这是我第一次得到 奖杯。我想谢谢我的妈妈，因为她祝我好运！ Concordian International School successfully hosted its 11th I’m so happy because this is my first time receiving a trophy. annual PY Chinese Writing Contest in March 2025, which aimed I’d like to thank my mom because she wished me good luck! to inspire a love for writing and foster student creativity. We take great pride in the outstanding writing skills demonstrated by all participating students from Grades 1 to 5. It was truly a wonderful showcase of their writing abilities. The following are the writing topics this year. Out of fairness, the topics were announced to both teachers and students on the day of their contest. G1 had Picture Writing - In the Park 在公园 G2 had Expository Writing - A Person in My life 我身边的一个人 G3 had Expository Writing - The Most Important Person to Me 对我最重要的人 G4 had Narrative Writing - On the Day of My Birthday 在我生日那一天 G5 had Narrative Writing - An Unforgettable Trip 一次难忘的旅行
G1I Kiri: 我真开心啊！因为我得到中文写作比赛的 两个奖杯。我也想谢谢老师们，因为他们教我 怎么写很难的汉字。我多么自豪啊！I’m so happy and proud because I won two trophies in the Chinese writing contest. I want to thank my teachers because they taught me how to write difficult Chinese characters.
G1I Layla: 我真兴奋啊！因为我得到奖杯。我想谢 谢我的中文老师，因为她教我怎么写一个故事。 On Friday, May 2nd, 2025, four different awards were announced It’s very exciting to win a trophy. I want to thank my Chinese teacher because she taught me how to write a story. in each class and grade level.
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The Class Excellent Writer Award (1st place of the class) The Class Great Writer Award (2nd place of the class) The Grade Level Excellent Writer Award (1st place of the grade level) The Grade Level Great Writer Award (2nd place of the grade level) Congratulations to all the amazing young writers. Let’s hear G1S Patton: 我很兴奋，我得到两个奖杯。加上英文 what they want to share with the school community regarding 奖杯，我有3个奖杯了。我也很开心，我的朋友 writing, winning, and learning Chinese at Concordian! 也得到了奖杯。I’m so excited that I won two trophies in the Ms. Meiqin Chinese writing contest and one in the English writing contest. PYP Head of Chinese Department I’m so glad my friend also won a trophy too.