The Grange Institution (TGI) has once again demonstrated our excellence in Mandarin education, achieving outstanding results at the annual Chinese Language Festival hosted by the Chinese Language Festival Association. More than 200 schools from over 20 countries participated this year.
In a resounding testament to the strength of our Mandarin programme, two of our students, Haruya Kawabe (Year 5) and Emma Kuwako (Year 3) were among just 17 recipients of the Pinnacle Award, selected from over 1,000 participants. This award is presented to those who achieved at least 4 champion awards across five competitive categories.
Haruya’s parents, Shinya and Chikako Kawabe, shared their reflections on his journey:
“After completing Additional English, we encouraged him to choose between Japanese and Mandarin based on what felt most meaningful. The lessons at school go beyond textbooks, with interactive activities tied to cultural festivals. He seems to enjoy the process and is picking up the language naturally”.
They also added, “The Chinese Language Festival was a great chance for him to showcase his skills and participate in areas where he feels most confident”.