Reekworth Open & Family Fun Day Reekworth校园开放日暨家庭欢乐日

Celebrating Roots, Embracing Growth   根植传统，拥抱成长 

Saturday the 15th of November 2025 marked a truly distinguished occasion at Reekworth High School—an enriching and intellectually stimulating day that deepened the school’s commitment to global education. We had the honor of engaging and liaising with fellow educators and esteemed staff members from the Confucius Institute at the University of Zimbabwe. This interaction provided a wealth of insight into the depth of Chinese culture, the strategic value of studying the Chinese language, and the wide-ranging academic and professional opportunities it unlocks. The discussions cast new light on the vast digital resources now available to support language learning, positioning Chinese as a powerful tool in today’s interconnected world.

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2025年11月15日（星期六），Reekworth高中迎来了一场意义非凡、启迪思维的盛会，进一步彰显了学校对全球教育的坚定承诺。我们有幸与津巴布韦大学孔子学院的各位教育同仁与专家面对面交流。此次互动让我们深刻领略到中华文化的博大精深，认识到学习汉语的战略价值，以及它所带来的广阔学术与职业机遇。活动中的讨论还首次系统展示了如今琳琅满目的数字资源如何助力语言学习，使汉语成为互联互通时代的一把“金钥匙”。

The event itself was highly educative and exceptionally well-curated. Cultural and language exhibitions offered a vivid window into contemporary Chinese life, while the Chinese quiz challenged participants to think critically and apply their knowledge in meaningful ways. One-on-one question-and-answer sessions with enthusiastic parents further underscored the growing interest in Chinese language education, transforming the environment into a dynamic community outreach. The atmosphere was vibrant yet purposeful—an ideal blend of cultural celebration and academic exploration.

整场活动兼具教育性与观赏性，策划安排得也极为出色。文化与语言展生动呈现了当代中国风貌；汉语知识竞答则考验了选手的思辨与知识活用能力。一对一答疑环节里，热情的家长踊跃提问，进一步凸显了社区对汉语教育日益高涨的热情与兴趣，现场氛围热烈而专注——文化庆典与学术探索在此完美交融。

Quiz time

In her remarks whilst showcasing Chinese cultural products, Chinese/Shona/English publications by Zimbabwean scholars Ms Shoko highlighted that, despite the increasing dominance of screens and digital content in our world, reading books is still an essential practice because the cognitive and emotional benefits of traditional reading cannot be overstated.

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知识竞答时光

在展示中华文化产品及津巴布韦学者出版的中、英、绍纳三语书籍时，Shoko女士强调：尽管屏幕与数字内容日益占据我们的生活，传统阅读依旧不可替代——其对认知与情感的深远益处，值得世代坚守。

Reekworth High Chinese students had a polished act on several activities including singing and dancing. Worth mentioning is Runako Njitima (2024 Chinese Bridge winner for secondary schools) and Pearl Chawatama’s dancing moves that wooed the crowd. The picture below shows two Shining stars in Chinese language at Reekworth High performing Chinese dances.

My Happy Time

Reekworth高中汉语学子们带来精心排练的歌舞表演。其中，2024年“汉语桥”中学生组冠军Runako Njitima与Pearl Chawatama的舞姿惊艳全场，赢得阵阵喝彩。下图记录了这两位“汉语之星”在校内表演中国舞蹈的精彩瞬间。

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Indeed it was a wonderful day as Reekworth Administrator also acknowledged that the presence of CIUZ has elevated the occasion and reaffirmed the importance of cultivating global competence within their school community. This was an experience of lasting significance—a milestone in our ongoing pursuit of educational excellence. It reminded us that when educators, learners, and communities come together with a shared vision, the possibilities for growth and transformation become truly boundless.

 And finally it was time for fun:

Reekworth行政主管亦由衷表示，孔子学院的到来让本次活动“升格”，再次印证了培养全球胜任力在校园发展中的核心地位。这场盛会意义深远，是我们追求教育卓越道路上的又一里程碑；它提醒我们：当教育者、学习者与社区怀揣共同愿景携手前行，成长与蜕变的可能将无可限量。

活动的最后，当然少不了尽情享乐的欢乐时光！

My Happy Time

编审 李丽琴 Ms Shoko