Chinese Department Free Activities

Chinese Culture Club 中國文化會

Looking for a fun and engaging way to explore Chinese culture and practice your language skills. Chinese Culture Club invites students from G4-5 with various language proficiency levels to join us this upcoming school year! 

This is a great opportunity for kids to develop social skills, thinking skills, as well as communication skills through a variety of culturally based activities such as story-telling with puppet shows, Tie-dyed art, making traditional Chinese food, Chinese traditional art crafts, etc.

For any questions regarding this activity, please contact Teacher Sandy Tse on sandytse@cdnis.edu.hk

Grade: 4-5 MSL/MFL

• Day: Tuesday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  Start Date: Sep. 2, 2025
  End Date: Dec. 9, 2025
  No class on: Oct. 7, 2025
  Code: 50022 Free
  Registration Opens Jul. 28, 2025 at 10:00am

Chinese Recitation Club

In this club, students will explore various forms of poetry and prose, practicing the art of recitation. They will have the chance to perform in front of an audience, enhancing their confidence and public speaking abilities. Through engaging activities, members will learn to interpret texts, understand rhythm and emotion, and express their thoughts creatively.

Additionally, we will provide students with opportunities to sign up for some recitation-related competitions to increase their competition experience. Join us to let your voice shine and discover the beauty of words!

For any questions regarding this activity, please contact Teacher Sara Hang on sarahang@cdnis.edu.hk and Teacher Rachel Lee on rachellee@cdnis.edu.hk

Grade: 3-4

• Day: Tuesday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  Start Date: Sep. 2, 2025
  End Date: Dec. 9, 2025
  No class on: Oct. 7, 2025
  Code: 50024 Free
  Registration Opens Jul. 28, 2025 at 10:00am

Chinese Magazine 中文雜誌社

Are you excited to explore the vibrant world of Chinese culture while enhancing your reading and writing skills? The Chinese Magazine Club is the perfect opportunity for students in Grades 4 to 5, regardless of language proficiency, to join us this school year!

In this club, students will take on the roles of editors and illustrators to create and design school-based magazines, published twice a year. They will have the chance to use laptops to type, edit, proofread, illustrate, and design magazine content. This hands-on experience not only helps them learn valuable IT skills but also familiarizes them with various digital tools, including Google Docs, Google Drive, Canva, and other AI resources.

Additionally, students will collaborate through engaging activities that foster teamwork and enhance their social, critical thinking, and communication skills.

For any questions regarding this activity, please contact Teacher Peihua Liu and Aurora Yang on peihualiu@cdnis.edu.hk and aurorayang@cdnis.edu.hk

Grade: 4-5

Day: Thursday
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Start Date: Sep. 4, 2025
End Date: Nov. 11, 2025
No class on: Oct. 9, & Oct. 23, 2025
Code: 50043 Free

Chinese Dance 中國舞

The Chinese Dance Team is an after school program aiming to promote and foster Chinese culture, through the creation of a Chinese-style dance. Other than fostering a better understanding of Chinese history and cultural heritage, the final dance will be performed by students at our school's Chinese New Year celebrations and other events. This allows students to not only learn more about Chinese culture but offers students the chance to perform on stage. An audition will be held for the selection of the dance team members.

*By selection / invitation only

For any questions regarding this activity, please contact Teacher Geoff Ko on geoffko@cdnis.edu.hk

Grade: 2-5 

• Day: Tuesday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  Start Date: Aug. 19, 2025
  End Date: Feb. 10 2025
  No class on: Oct. 7, 2025
  Code: 50021 Free
  By selection / invitation only 

Chinese Drama (TY and US)

Our US Chinese Drama Club cultivates language mastery and personal growth through theatrical arts. Members develop Mandarin thinking patterns, expressive communication skills, and discover unique talents through:Intensive acting workshops, Script interpretation sessions, Collaborative stage productions. This year, we're proudly competing in the Hong Kong School Drama Festival while partnering with theater professionals across Greater China and international circles.

Join us to expand your creative horizons while strengthening Chinese language proficiency and leadership capabilities.

For any questions regarding this activity, please contact Teacher Delia Yuan on deliayuan@cdnis.edu.hk, Teacher Shan Shan Yang on shanshanyang@cdnis.edu.hk and Teacher Emily Wang on emilywang@cdnis.edu.hk

Grade: 6-11 MHL & MA

• Day: Tuesday
  Time: 3:40pm - 5:00pm
  Start Date: Sep. 2, 2025  
  End Date: Dec. 9, 2025
  No class on: Oct. 7, 2025
  Code: 50026 Free

Chinese Debate (TY and US)

The Chinese Debate Club empowers students to become confident communicators and critical thinkers through Mandarin debate. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community that encourages respectful dialogue and explores global issues.

For any questions regarding this activity, please contact Teacher Wai Leung, Echo Cai and Lusi Li on waileung@cdnis.edu.hk, echocai@cdnis.edu.hk, lusili@cdnis.edu.hk

Grade: 6-11 MHL & MA

• Day: Friday
  Time: 3:40pm - 5:00pm 
  Start Date: Sep. 5, 2025   
  End Date: Dec. 5, 2025   
  No class on: Oct. 10, Nov. 14, & Dec. 12, 2025
  Code: 50051 Free

Chinese Arts 中國藝術

Explore the artistic heritage of China in our Chinese Arts Club! This club, open to students in Grades 1-5, focuses on developing skills in Chinese painting and calligraphy. Through engaging activities, students will learn to master the Chinese brush, understand ink techniques, and create their own paintings. They will also be introduced to the art of calligraphy, learning the proper strokes and form of Chinese characters.

For any questions regarding this activity, please contact Teacher Hallie Yan on hallieyan@cdnis.edu.hk

Grade: 1-5

• Day: Wednesday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  Start Date: Sep. 3, 2025
  End Date: Dec. 10, 2025
  No class on: Oct. 1, Oct. 8, &  Oct. 29, 2025
  Code: 50032 Free

Chinese Battle of Books 中文閱讀擂台賽

Join the Chinese Battle of Books Club, where literature meets exciting competition! The BOB club is for young readers who want to dive into a variety of Chinese literature. Each meeting includes lively discussions and quizzes that help you understand and appreciate the stories even more. Our school needs enthusiastic young readers like you to represent us in competitions against other schools. So come along, make new friends, and show off your love for books!

*Register via Google Form

For any questions regarding this activity, please contact either Teacher Ina Li on inali@cdnis.edu.hk

Grade: 5 MAP/MA

• Day: Thursday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  Start Date: Sep. 4, 2025
  End Date: Dec. 4, 2025
  No class on: Oct. 9, & Oct. 23, 2025
  Code: 50042 Free

Chinese Debate

The Chinese Debate Club is the perfect place for you! Unlock your potential!

Engage with peers from diverse backgrounds and explore various topics, such as Chinese culture and current societal issues. Students will learn to use examples from their surroundings to support an argument.

Chinese Debate Club invites students from G4-5 MA/MAP who are fluent in Mandarin and want to enhance their logical and critical thinking abilities. 

Please be aware that this club also requires extra time and efforts, if you are interested in it, come and join us to improve your public speaking, argumentation, logical thinking skills and critical thinking skills.

For any questions regarding this activity, please contact Teacher Lisa Lin on lisalin@cdnis.edu.hk

Grade: 4-5 MAP/MA

Day: Tuesday
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Start Date: Sep. 2, 2025
End Date: Nov. 11, 2025
No class on: Oct. 7,  2025
Code: 50025 Free