Chinese

Chinese is offered as a Second Language programme and the general aims of the programme is that students of Chinese and non-Chinese background learn to communicate effectively in Chinese, in real life situations, appropriate to the age group.

In learning Chinese, students extend:

Their understanding of Chinese culture in Australia and elsewhere.
Their social skills and awareness.
Their conceptual awareness.
Their intercultural understanding.
That students achieve levels of communicative competence in Chinese, appropriate to their age and experience.

The Chinese Programme R - 6 is based on the following points of interest and minimum requirements for effective language learning:

Students will be motivated to use the language.
The language will be set in real life contexts.
Students' contributions will be accepted and valued.

The programme is designed to:

Cater for a range of age and individual language differences.
Integrate basic skills such as listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Explore themes familiar to students that include a vast array of knowledge of family, friends, hobbies, interests, home and the environment.
Utilize a framework of poetry, rhymes, songs, dances and games.

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