新金山中文学校校长信箱 (03/09/2026）Xin Jin Shan Chinese Language and Culture School Principal’s Message
期末考试、作文大赛、阅读讲座和假期活动推荐
暨第四学期补课时间更改的重要通知
(English version available in the end)
各位老师、同学和家长：
大家好！春天到了，我在这里祝大家身体健康、工作顺利、学习进步、健康阳光！
在第三学期里，我们经历了困难的冬令时节和临时紧急的停电停课，学校各部门及所有成员表现出了卓越的协作能力与面对突发危机的坚韧韧性，大家上下齐心协力共同克服困难，体现了学校社区的团结，更为我们进一步办好学校注入了坚实的信心。
今天，我将有关期末考试、作文大赛、阅读讲座和假期活动推荐以及第四学期补课时间更改的重要事宜跟大家报告：
第一，第三学期虽然学校不安排统一考试，但各年级组都作了不同的安排，比如，一年级由写字比赛加口语、书面拼音练习，二年级有写字比赛加口语和听力练习，三年级有写作比赛加书面练习，四年级有口语（成语故事）加基础知识练习，五年级有词语听写加口语（朗读课文或背诵古诗二首）练习，六年级有口语加书面练习，七年级有词语听写大赛（50个规定词语），八年级有听力加书面练习，九年级有百词听写大赛，中文高级班有口语加书面练习，10年级以上学生有书面练习和个人演讲等，VCE12年级学生已经提前顺利举办了学术竞赛。（因上周临时停课，各年级具体安排请留意班主任老师的通知）。
第二，今年的世界华人学生作文大赛已经开始。历年来我校学生屡屡获奖，去年有学生获得最高奖，还有学生的写作经历在颁奖大会公布，成绩斐然。今年的比赛依然分4个组别：低龄组为9周岁及以下，初级组为10-12周岁，中级组为13-15周岁，高级组为16-18周岁。要求：思想健康、内容充实、感情真挚。体裁、题材不限，选好角度，明确文体，题目自拟，不得套作，不得抄袭。不少于200字，不多于2000字。
1. 低龄组：主题一：我喜欢的中国玩具；主题二：我的中国传统服装.
2. 初级组：主题一：跟着一首古诗去 “旅行” ；主题二：祖辈的中国记忆.
3. 中级组：主题一：取消 “屏幕时间” 的一天；主题二：旧物新生.
4. 高级组：主题一：故乡在我手机里；主题二：数智之光，向善而行；主题三：文物里的文明密码；主题四：千年丝路，文明共融.
请点击阅读大赛的具体要求。我校学生参赛作文的交稿截止时间为11月28日（过时不候）。
第三，墨尔本的公益华语文学社群“莎士比亚的猫文学社”。我们将于2026年9月9日（周三）晚7:00–8:00（墨尔本时间）举办一场面向澳洲华语家庭的线上公益阅读推广活动，以《窗边的小豆豆》为起点，邀请阅读教育研究者赵晖老师和上海译文出版社童书编辑朱昕蔚老师。这次活动尤其欢迎中文学校教师、家长及学生参加，无需提前阅读作品，全程免费，自愿报名。欢迎您点击报名参加（建议您提前预先报好名）。
第四，墨尔本紫成阁将在第三学期假期（9月28日-10月2日）再次举办深受学生和家长喜欢和称赞的“小君子”营活动，本次以“温良恭俭让”为主题，具体内容有学习思考、华语/中文演讲比赛备战、中式餐饮礼仪、中秋节、十二生肖、中国地理、书法、国画、音乐、舞龙、舞蹈与组织性趣味游戏，是少年儿童的一次难得的快乐的假期生活的体验。仅限30个名额，额满为止，报名请点击：https://zeechengkhor.org.au/young-virtuous-person/
此外，原定由于8月28日/29日Mt Waverley中学停电而停课改到10月3日/4日的补课，因不少家长反映这个假期他们将带孩子去中国见长辈过中秋无法赶回来上课。经与日校商议，学校决定将补课时间重新调整到12月12日/13日（VCE12年级学生的补课，请以班主任老师的通知为准）。敬请大家谅解和配合！
好，就此搁笔。我们周末校园见！
胡培康
校长
新金山中文学校是一所教育部认可的旨在保护儿童安全的社区语言学校，如果您对我校的有关儿童安全相关政策有任何疑问或建议，请登陆我校网站 https://xjs.vic.edu.au/child-safety/或致电98881688进行查询，也可发邮件至[email protected]
Xin Jin Shan Chinese Language and Culture School
Principal’s Message
Dear teachers, students and parents,
Spring has arrived. I wish you all a good health and success in work and studies.
In Term 3, we navigated the challenges of the winter season and faced sudden, emergency power outages and school closures. Throughout this period, all school sectors and members demonstrated exceptional collaboration and remarkable resilience in the face of crisis. By uniting to overcome these obstacles, we not only showcased the solidarity of our school community but also gained renewed confidence in our ability to further advance the school’s development.
Today, I would like to update you on matters regarding end-of-term exams, the writing competition, the reading lecture, recommendations for holiday activities and Term 4 make-up class arrangements.
First, although we do not schedule unified exams for Term 3, each year level has made its own specific arrangements. For instance, Year 1 includes a handwriting contest combined with oral and written Pinyin exercises; Year 2 features a handwriting contest along with oral and listening practice; Year 3 has a writing contest and written exercises; Year 4 includes oral assessments (idiom stories) and basic knowledge exercises; Year 5 involves vocabulary dictation and oral practice (reading texts aloud or reciting two ancient poems); Year 6 has oral and written exercises; Year 7 holds a vocabulary dictation contest (covering 50 designated words); Year 8 has listening and written exercises; Year 9 holds a 100-word dictation contest; the Advanced Chinese class has oral and written exercises; and students in Year 10 and above engage in written assignments and individual speeches. Meanwhile, VCE Y12 students have already successfully completed their academic competitions ahead of schedule. (Due to the unexpected cancellation of classes last week, please pay attention to notifications from your class teachers regarding specific arrangements for each year level.)
Secondly, this year’s World Chinese Student Writing Competition has commenced. Our students have consistently won awards over the years; last year, a student secured the top prize, and another student’s writing journey was highlighted at the awards ceremony—an outstanding achievement. The competition is once again divided into four age groups: the Junior Group (9 years old and under), the Primary Group (10–12 years old), the Intermediate Group (13–15 years old), and the Senior Group (16–18 years old). Requirements: the content must be wholesome, substantial and express genuine emotion. There are no restrictions on genre or subject matter; participants should choose a clear perspective and writing style, create their own titles and ensure originality (no formulaic writing or plagiarism). The essay length must be between 200 and 2,000 words.
1. Junior Group: Theme 1: My Favorite Chinese Toys; Theme 2: My Traditional Chinese Clothing
2. Primary Group: Theme 1: A “Journey” Inspired by an Ancient Poem; Theme 2: My Grandparents’ Memories of China
3. Intermediate Group: Theme 1: A Day Without “Screen Time”; Theme 2: Giving New Life to Old Objects
4. Senior Group: Theme 1: My Hometown on My Phone; Theme 2: The Light of Digital Intelligence: Advancing for the Greater Good; Theme 3: Decoding Civilization Through Cultural Relics; Theme 4: The Millennial Silk Road: A Convergence of Civilizations
Please click here to read the specific requirements for the competition. The submission deadline for entries from our school’s students is 28 November (late submissions will not be accepted).
Third, we are highlighting “Shakespeare’s Cat,” a non-profit Chinese-language literary community based in Melbourne. On Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 7PM-8PM (Melbourne time), an online, non-profit reading promotion event will be hosted tailored for Chinese-speaking families in Australia. Focused on the book *Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window*, the event will feature guest speakers ZHAO Hui (a researcher in reading education) and ZHU Xinwei (a children’s book editor at Shanghai Translation Publishing House). We especially welcome teachers from Chinese language schools, parents and students to attend; participation is free and voluntary, and there is no requirement to read the book beforehand. Please click the link to register (advance registration is recommended).
Fourth, the Melbourne Zee Cheng Khor Moral Uplifting Society will once again host the “Little Gentleman” camp during the Term 3 holidays (28 September – 2 October)—an event highly popular with and praised by both students and parents. Focused on the virtues of “gentleness, kindness, respect, frugality and humility,” the program features activities such as learning and critical thinking, preparation for Chinese speech contests, Chinese dining etiquette, Mid-Autumn Festival traditions, the Chinese Zodiac, Chinese geography, calligraphy, traditional Chinese painting, music, dragon dancing, dance and organized fun games. It offers children a rare and joyful holiday experience. Enrolment is limited to 30 participants on a first-come, first-served basis; please click here to register: https://zeechengkhor.org.au/young-virtuous-person/.
Additionally, the make-up classes originally rescheduled for 3/4 October—intended to compensate for the closures at MWSC campus caused by a power outage on 28/29 August—have been adjusted again. This change follows feedback from many parents who stated they would be taking their children to China during the holidays to visit relatives for the Mid-Autumn Festival and would be unable to return in time for the classes. After consulting with the host school MWSC, we have decided to reschedule the make-up classes to 12/13 December (effectively extending the Term 4 schedule by one week). We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Let’s see you on campus this weekend.
Yours sincerely,
Kevin Hu, Principal
Xin Jin Shan Chinese Language and Culture School is a DET-accredited Child Safe community language school. If you have any concern and suggestions regarding the school’s child safe policy, please feel free to visit https://xjs.vic.edu.au/child-safety/ or call us at 9888 1688 or email us at [email protected].
