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Canterbury Chinese Students Compete at State Competition
Upper School Chinese students traveled to Lake Highland Preparatory School, March 1-2, 2024, to participate in the 18th Annual Florida Statewide Chinese Competition.
Ms. Yu He is happy to announce that the team finished in first place in three cultural activities: jump rope, Chinese yo yo, and jianzi (Chinese shuttlecock).
"I am so proud of our students' outstanding performances... everyone knows Canterbury now," remarked Yu He. "A couple of teachers came to me and expressed their amazement at our students' speaking ability in Chinese."
Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding performances: Ainsley G. '26, Norbi H. '26, Ryan P. '26, Paul S. '26, Violet S. '26, Dusty D. '25, Jimmy G. '24, Michaela F. '24, and Alexa G. '24.
In addition to our wins in cultural activities, our students performed very well in the more formal assessments.
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"I am so proud of our students' outstanding performances... everyone knows Canterbury now," remarked Yu He. "A couple of teachers came to me and expressed their amazement at our students' speaking ability in Chinese."
Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding performances: Ainsley G. '26, Norbi H. '26, Ryan P. '26, Paul S. '26, Violet S. '26, Dusty D. '25, Jimmy G. '24, Michaela F. '24, and Alexa G. '24.
In addition to our wins in cultural activities, our students performed very well in the more formal assessments.
High School Level 5
Alexa G. '24 - Superior in Speaking; (Topic “The Internet,” 3 minutes, followed by 3-4 questions related to the topic); Excellent in Reading; Superior in Listening.
Michaela F. '24 - Superior in Speaking (Topic “The Internet,” 3 minutes, followed by 3-4 questions related to the topic); Outstanding in both Listening and Reading.
Jimmy G. '24 - Excellent in Speaking (Topic “The Internet,” 3 minutes, followed by 3-4 questions related to the topic); Outstanding in both Listening and Reading.
High School Level 4
Dusty D. '25 - Superior in Speaking (topic “Comparing Chinese/ American Holidays,” 2 minutes, followed by 2-3 questions); Outstanding in both Listening and Reading.
High School Level 3
Ainsley G. '26 – Outstanding in Speaking (topic “My Favorite Class,” 2 minutes, followed by 1-2 questions); Excellent in both Reading and Listening.
Norbi H. '26 – Superior in Speaking (topic “My Favorite Class,” 2 minutes, followed by 1-2 questions); Outstanding in Reading; Superior in Listening.
Ryan P. '26 – Outstanding in Speaking (topic “My Favorite Class,” 2 minutes, followed by 1-2 questions); Outstanding in Reading; Superior in Listening.
Violet S. '26 - Excellent in Speaking (topic “My Favorite Class,” 2 minutes, followed by 1-2 questions); Excellent in both Listening and Reading.
