Wealden Hub - Lunar New Year Workshop Day 2023

3 primary schools, were hosted at Benenden School to take part in workshops, celebrating the Lunar New Year.  

90 pupils in Years 5/6 took part in a series of three workshops, led by members of the Benenden School Mandarin Department. A Kung Fu workshop was led by an outside expert, alongside creative origami and an introduction to Mandarin.

Benenden provided two schools with minibus transport to enable them to attend.

Aims

The aim was to provide a cultural experience through the celebrate of the Lunar New Year

Mandarin is not normally studied at Primary level and so this provided an opportunity to share knowledge and enjoyment of global culture

The aim was to host 90 pupils and this was achieved - the session lasted from 1300 - 1500.

Background

This was part of the ongoing programme of events provided by Benenden School as part of the Wealden Hub initiative.

Resources

Benenden's Mandarin department and partnership lead staff the event.  

The Science Atrium, lecture theatre and a classroom were used.

3 Benenden minibus collected one school and an additional minibus was hired for one other school to attend.

Impact

Two primary schools provided email feedback about the excellent quality of the afternoon, with on the day testimonials about the enjoyment of the event for the pupils. 

Pupil Involvement

90 Year 5 and 6 pupils took part from 3 primary schools. 

Frequency

This is an annual event