Ringing in the Year of the Snake

Chinese New Year’s Eve fell on Tuesday, 28 January, marking the beginning of a two-day celebration at the Preschool to welcome the Year of the Snake – a symbol of wisdom and growth.

The festivities began with a special visit from Cathryn, mother of Kaitlyn Sue, who shared her knowledge and family traditions of Chinese New Year. She spoke about how her household celebrates, and the children were captivated by the beautiful traditional costumes she had brought in. Inspired by the occasion, the Preschoolers later created paper plate snakes and cut intricate window flowers, adding a festive touch to the day.

New Year's Day was all about red and dumplings. Red clothing and accessories filled the Preschool, as our children embraced the lucky colour of Chinese culture. After an early morning tea, they headed to the dining room to try their hand at dumpling-making. Under the guidance of our talented chef Sue Cheers, the children carefully crafted their dumplings with a rainbow salad filling. Dipping their fingers in water, they sealed the dumpling edges before pressing them with a fork, ready to be cooked and enjoyed for lunch.

It was a wonderful way to celebrate Chinese New Year together, embracing culture, tradition, and of course, delicious food. Gong Xi Fa Cai! Wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous Year of the Snake!