Introduction to creative design for the event
The event was attended by all students from Y6 to Y9 and covered a wide range of topics, including textbook content, reading of classic books, and a traditional Chinese game booth for foreign students.
In groups of four, students chose their favourite text to design a creative display board, and at the same time, they had to open a small shop related to the theme. The display board presents information that is academically relevant to the text, while the small shop reflects the relevance to real life.
This activity is designed to reflect the core elements of the Chinese language subject. From designing the display boards, selecting the materials, decorating the boards, purchasing some supplies needed for the shops, and introducing their shops to the visitors, the students' abilities in language use, thinking and aesthetic creation were fully enhanced, and the process of introduction also reflected their cultural self-confidence. At the same time, the process also trained students in teamwork and other skills. (The table below shows 32 booths and their related texts)
Reativity and preparation
by teachers and students
Sunset Engineering Transit Station_
VR Chamber Visual Experience
Wearing Her Eyes is a short science fiction piece by Liu Cixin. The students adapted it to the content, dividing up the work and being extremely efficient. Atticus and Jason were mainly responsible for purchasing and production. At the event, Atticus and Jason worked on the food div. Sean was in charge of the video shooting and design, and then helped to maintain the site and participate in the production of the cardboard boxes, while Tim designed the flow and plan of the escape game, prepared the combination box, locks, and costumes, and most of the design of the display boards. Each member put in great efforts for this, and also harvested the results and good memories.
The students designed the display boards around the main route of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea: starting in the Pacific Ocean, travelling through the Coral Islands, the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, into the Atlantic Ocean, and finally to the Antarctic.
Students designed a question for each station that broadly described Captain Nemo and what his crew did, earning one point for a correct answer and trading points for prizes at the end.
Team members encountered problems several times in preparation, but instead of getting discouraged, they discussed the best way to solve the problem.
Y6B Spring Fun in the Red Mansion
Spring Fun in the Red Mansion is a text for Grade 5 students, which focuses on the story of Baochai and Daiyu flying kites. The students analysed the poems revealing the fate of Baochai and Daiyu; they then introduced the characters of the twelve women in the book, and analysed the characters' appearances, personalities, and the relevant poems in detail. At the same time, the students devised a traditional game often played by the characters in the book, where other participants could answer questions and win small prizes. The students enjoyed the game very much.
The booth of Ethnic Style is designed to explore the folk culture triggered by the text Ansai Waist Drum Dance. This booth is rich in form, not only letting people learn about folk culture, but also making it more immersive mainly through costumes, performances and presentations. Meanwhile, there was also a quiz session with prizes, so that everyone could participate in it.
The four members of the group made full preparation, especially for the performance session. They practised many times and fully demonstrated the spirit of teamwork. They are the best!
Inspired by the text Bamboo Man, which describes the process of making and playing with traditional toys, four students, including Amy, designed a booth to bring the beauty of traditional toys and snacks to the public. The four of them actively prepared for the event by designing an artistic and informative display board, buying snacks such as toffee and traditional candies, and toys such as tin frogs, bamboo man and rollers, as well as making small cards to give to visitors on the day of the event.
The idea for this booth came from The Mulan Ballad, a text that tells the classic story of Mulan's journey to the army in his father's place. The students prepared a wealth of intellectual quizzes around this theme as well as on-the-spot crafts. The group members were actively involved. Firstly, they purchased the materials after discussing the theme of the event together, and then organised and counted them afterwards. Four students were responsible for the design of posters and display boards. The whole team demonstrated Harrow's values of courage, honour, humility and mutual support.
Inspired by Ode to Lotus Lovers, the students designed the stall of Zhou Dunyi Florist. The display boards featured famous flowers from Chinese literature such as the chrysanthemum, lotus and plum blossom, introducing the literary connotations and symbolism of these flowers. Activities at the stall were also designed to focus on flowers in poems. For example, visitors who recited three complete poems related to flowers could get a classical fan. Visitors also had the opportunity to paint on a blank fan. It is worth mentioning that the flowers on the fans were all hand-painted and then coloured by these students, which is very beautiful and memorable.
I attended the event as a parent. The event was really eye-opening as it was so innovative in the way it presented the learning content, the children were creative and each child was fully engaged. I'm glad my child ended up winning the art award, but every child was the best. The experience was a great opportunity for the children to work out exactly what we as parents had hoped for - a different and excellent education from Harrow!
As a parent, I was very proud of my child's group for winning the best booth at the Subject Achievement Exhibition. The feeling of the whole event can be described in one word - surprise! Firstly, I was thrilled by the creativity and hard work displayed by the children, who showed the richness of their learning in Chinese through their well-designed display boards, beautiful handicrafts and lively demonstrations. Secondly, the event provided parents with an opportunity to learn more about what their children were learning. Most importantly, this activity was a great way to stimulate the children's interest and enthusiasm in the subject.
Tim and his group members gathered together for three consecutive weeks to complete the planning, preparation, and production of the whole project, making them more confident and motivated to learn and explore project-based learning. In the future, I also hope that the school will continue to organise more activities like this to provide a platform for children to express their creativity, showcase their talents and collaborate their efforts. I also look forward to more such opportunities to participate in the children's learning journey. Thanks!
I am very excited to participate in the subject exhibition. This is because the results were carefully prepared by me and my group members through a month. During the preparation period, our group worked together to achieve the shared goal of the booth. I think this activity not only honed our hands-on skills, but also strengthened our teamwork spirit!
In this exhibition, my group presented a display based on the text Fish in the North in conjunction with the film Big Fish & Begonia. At the beginning of the activity, we were very overwhelmed by the lack of effective work division, resulting in only a few people in front of our booth at one time. However, under the guidance of Laura, our group leader, we worked together as a team and successfully attracted a large number of visitors. This experience made me deeply understand the power of teamwork and the importance of division of labour and collaboration.
Alison Phaup,
高年级学术主任
Upper School Director of Studies
由我校中文组组织的这次活动是对我们学生工作和才能的一次精彩展示。他们用自己的创造力与我们分享了中国文化的方方面面，我在这个下午学到了很多东西。游戏也非常有趣，让每个人都乐在其中。看到我们所有的学生都参与其中并玩得如此开心，我感到非常高兴。这是一个难忘的下午，我希望明年我们还能举办这样的活动！
Amy Hurndell,
高年级英语学部主任
Head of English, Upper School
这次展览实在太精彩了！学生们全情投入、兴致勃勃地分享他们的知识和学习成果，对此我感到非常高兴。学生们表现出的创造力超出了我的预期，他们在创新和设计方面做得非常出色。学生们充满活力、兴奋不已的样子，我感到非常荣幸！大家都做得很好，为本学年画上了圆满的句号。
