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The 8th Chinese Bridge – Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign
Secondary School Students
2015 Competition
Sydney
On behalf of the Chinese Education Consulate, PRC, Sydney, CLTA of NSW inc. together
with Sydney HSK Centre, are organising a competition - Chinese Bridge for second language
learners of Chinese at secondary level.
The aim is to encourage students learning Chinese as a second language at NSW secondary
schools.
Description
(A) Competition Categories
For 2015, the criteria for entry for students studying Chinese in secondary schools will be as
follow:
l turning to the age of 15 before 1 July 2015
l Australian nationality
l born in any country outside China
l brought up in Australia
l Chinese is not their mother language
l Permission granted from parents/guardians and day school Principal to have students to
go to China and participate in the 8th International Chinese Bridge for secondary students
in October 2015 (dates to be confirmed).
(B) Contents
l Each candidate is to have a brief introduction of himself/herself.
l Each candidate is to deliver a speech in Putonghua(Mandarin) on a topic related to
Chinese language or culture studies;
l Each candidate is to give a Chinese cultural performance (中国文化技能).
(C) Timing and venue
This competition will be held at the Lend Lease Darling Quarter Theatre
1-25 Harbour Street, Sydney NSW 2000 at 13:30 on 30 May 2015
(D) Judging Criteria
To be notified at a later stage.
(E) Prizes
l 3 winners will be selected at the competition. 1 or 2 of these winners will form part of
the team to represent NSW and Melbourne to participate in the 8th Chinese Bridge for
Foreign Secondary School Students in China in October 2015.( dates to be confirmed)
l All participants will receive a certificate and a prize.
(F) Entry cost
Free for 2014 CLTA of NSW inc.’s members and $5 per entry for non-members.
Reminder to the Chinese teacher
Please renew your 2015 CLTA membership or join the CLTA ASAP.
Please have your students complete the attached individual entry form and the permission
notes signed by their parent/guardian, day school principal and have these sent to:
Gina Chen
Email: [email protected]
Tel 9212 -7799 -119
Sydney HSK Centre
Suite 510, 451 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000
by Friday 15 May 2015.
Details and time of your students’ competition will be emailed, faxed or sent to your school as
soon as possible.
Thank you for your support and participation.
The 8th Chinese Bridge – Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign
Secondary School Students
2015 Competition
Sydney
Entry Form
Student’s name: ________________
Surname
Sex:
Male □
Age:
_______________________
Given Name
Female □
______
Date of Birth:
YY
MM
DD
Place of Birth: __________
Nationality:
____________
Please provide a photocopy of your Australian birth certificate or Australian
passport with your application.
School:
____________________________________________
School Address: ____________________________________________
Telephone No:
_________________
Fax: _____________________
Teacher’s name: ____________________________________________
Teacher’s email address: ______________________________________
Topic: to be advised
(3 minutes)
Topic of Chinese cultural presentation
(3 minutes)
The 8th Chinese Bridge – Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign
Secondary School Students
2015 Competition
Sydney
Permission Note
Permission is given for the following student to enter in the 8th Chinese Bridge
Sydney Competition and to participate in Chinese in the International Chinese
Bridge Competition in China, October 2015(date to be advised at a later stage).
Student’s name:
___________________________________
School:
___________________________________
Parent/guardian’s signature: ___________________________
Date:
__________________
Principal Name: ___________________________
Principal’s signature: _________________________
Date: ____________________
School Stamp:
Permission to publish
I give my permission for Chinese Language Teachers’ Association of NSW inc. and
Sydney HSK Centre to use my son’s/daughter’s images, taken at the Sydney
Chinese Bridge Competition for Secondary School Students in 2015, in electronic
forms and hardcopy.
Student’s name:
__________________________
School:
___________________________
Parent/guardian’s signature: __________________
Date:
__________________