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Si Ling Primary School

Cultural Programme

Explore how Si Ling Primary School brings Chinese culture to life through festive celebrations, Mother Tongue activities, and funded cultural performances.

Last updated 1 May 2026

Cultural Programme

Chinese New Year

As the Lunar New Year drew near, excitement filled the classrooms as students and staff eagerly anticipated Si Ling Primary School’s annual Chinese New Year celebration. The school was transformed with vibrant decorations, creating a festive and cheerful atmosphere throughout the campus. A series of lively performances lit up the celebration, showcasing students’ talents and energy, followed by a delightful surprise finale dance by the teachers. Laughter, applause, and smiles filled the air as the entire school community came together to celebrate the joy and traditions of the Lunar New Year.

Four photos of a Chinese New Year school celebration with children, a guzheng performance, and a lion dance.

Mother Tongue Fortnight

In conjunction with the Ministry of Education’s Mother Tongue Fortnight initiative, the Chinese Language Department organised a series of engaging and meaningful activities to spark students’ interest in learning their Mother Tongue and to deepen their appreciation of Chinese culture. Students were also encouraged to take part in activities with their family members or share newly acquired cultural and artistic experiences at home. These efforts helped strengthen parent-child bonds while creating more opportunities for students to use Mandarin confidently in their daily lives.

A smiling young girl in a navy school uniform sits at a desk with a painted plate and pencil case.
Four young students in uniforms smile while holding up drawings of rabbits and carrots in a classroom.
Students in blue uniforms explore plants outdoors and smell herbs in a bag at a classroom desk.
Two school children in uniforms work on crafts; a girl holds a round illustrated wooden board with a cultural scene.
Seven students in school uniforms hold colorful hand-painted kites in a classroom.
Two masked students in navy uniforms paint small figurines at a desk covered with newspaper in a classroom.

Cultural Performance Exposure Scheme (CPES)

Cultural Performance Exposure Scheme (CPES) provides funding for schools to bring students beyond the classroom to experience Mandarin-based cultural and artistic works in professional performance venues. Through exposure to a wide range of rich and diverse cultural performances, students are able to appreciate the beauty and depth of Chinese culture. The programme also aims to nurture a love for learning Chinese from a young age, planting the seeds of lifelong enjoyment and appreciation of the language and its arts.

Children watch a theater show from seats, and students interact with a costumed mouse actor on stage.