Over the summer holidays, YK Pao School successfully ran its second Mandarin Summer Camp.  70 students from 15 different countries attended the Camp, which was held on our campus.  We organised three programmes, each of two weeks’ duration, running between the beginning of July and the middle of August.

　　　The Pao Camp offered students a Mandarin immersion environment where they learned basic conversational Putonghua and written Chinese.  In addition they learned drama in Chinese, calligraphy, Chinese music as well as handicrafts and kung fu.  In the afternoons they spent time with their parents, exploring Shanghai.  At the end of each session the students performed for their parents, showcasing what they had learned in the two weeks.

　　　There were also trips further afield which gave students an opportunity to experience China in a broader way.  One of the excursions was fruit and vegetable picking in Jinshan, near where our Secondary School Campus will be built.  Students and parents also participated in trips to Suzhou and Hangzhou to explore the rich culture and famously beautiful surroundings there.

　　　We arranged Chinese host families for some students.  Almost all these host families were YK Pao School families.  These stays benefited the host Chinese families as well as the foreign students.  Host families and students alike reported a very positive experience.  Thank you, YK Pao School parents!  Your hospitality was very much appreciated!  We hope more Pao School families will sign up next year.

Positive comments poured in from parents of the Summer Camp children:

●       The children were more confident about speaking after their two weeks on the camp

●       They enjoyed the green, open space of the campus

●       The parents commented on how warm and caring our teachers are

●       The children liked our campus, especially the gym and our indoor playground.

A number of parents have already expressed their desire to enroll for next year, and friends of others are also keen to apply.

　　In December, the School will begin taking early bookings for next year’s camp. For more information, please contact Helen Feng, Camp Coordinator on 5237 8400 or by emailing summercamp@ykpaoschool.cn