Chinese and Korean

At Arahoe School, we're excited to offer our students the chance to immerse themselves in the rich and vibrant cultures of China and Korea through language and culture education! With the amazing support of the Confucius Centre, we're thrilled to have Liya Tan as our resident Mandarin Language Assistant for 2025. Liya works with our students from Year 1 to 6, sharing her passion for Mandarin language and Chinese culture. She even leads lunchtime groups for Chinese Dance, giving students a unique opportunity to explore another form of cultural expression.

In addition to Mandarin, Mary Kim teaches Korean to our Year 5 and 6 students in Ara Tuakana  on Wednesdays, sparking interest in a second Asian language and opening new cultural pathways for our learners.

But that's not all! For those who want to dive even deeper into Chinese language learning, Jenny You offers after-school Chinese group classes on Fridays, providing extra opportunities to develop language skills outside regular school hours.

Our goal is to make sure that learning Asian languages at Arahoe is not just a part of our school, but a sustainable journey that continues on at our local contributing Intermediate and Secondary schools. We’re excited to see how our students grow and connect with these amazing cultures, paving the way for a bright future in language learning!