2026年2月14日，农历腊月廿七，虽值乙巳蛇年年尾，距离丙午马年新春仅有数日，伦敦清华中文学校Harrow校区和Ealing校区却已洋溢着浓浓的节日气息。这所扎根伦敦四十余载的海外中文学校，隆重举办了两场新年联欢活动，师生家长欢聚一堂，在辞旧迎新的时刻共同期盼马年的到来。
上午9时30分，Harrow校区的活动在校长的热情致辞中拉开帷幕。随后，各班级学生轮番登台，献上精心准备的节目。低年级小朋友的《欢乐中国年》和《过新年》充满童真，欢快的节奏瞬间点燃全场；中提琴演奏《在月光下》悠扬婉转，低音提琴演绎的经典旋律别具韵味；舞蹈《绒花》轻盈优美，《新年好马》则活力四射，赢得阵阵掌声。集体合唱《十二生肖》《恭喜恭喜》以及《2026马年大吉》，唱出了孩子们对马年的美好期盼。成人班的学员们也为观众带来了经典曲目《蝴蝶泉边》，展现了终身学习的热情与风采。
下午1时，Ealing校区的庆祝活动同样精彩纷呈。从《萌宝过大年》到《一闪一闪亮晶晶》，从《恭喜恭喜》到《马年说马》，孩子们的表演既天真烂漫又富有创意。小提琴演奏环节，多位学员以精湛的技艺演绎了中外名曲，展现了扎实的艺术功底。诗歌朗诵《新年是什么》和《古诗成语拜新年》则将语言学习与文化传承巧妙融合，赢得现场阵阵喝彩。PreGCSE班级的表演《我们来唱新年真快乐》为下午的活动画上圆满句号。
除了舞台表演，两个校区还设置了书法、剪纸、算盘演示、蛋糕装饰、食品义卖等互动体验区，吸引了众多家长和孩子参与。大家在笔墨纸砚间感受汉字之美，在剪刀翻飞中体验民间艺术之趣，在算盘珠响中触摸传统智慧。抽奖环节更是将现场气氛一次次推向高潮。
活动中，三位特邀嘉宾的精湛技艺成为全场亮点。朱文成老师的古琴演奏古朴深沉，一曲终了，余音绕梁，让观众领略到中华古乐的超凡意境；Sophie Xin Yi老师的古筝演奏清丽典雅，行云流水般的琴声展现了民族乐器的独特韵味；鸣凤老师的食物雕刻技艺巧夺天工，将寻常食材化为精美艺术品，令人叹为观止。她们的精彩演绎，为师生家长带来了一场传统文化的盛宴。在此，我们谨对三位嘉宾表示最诚挚的感谢！
作为一所扎根伦敦四十余载的海外中文学校，伦敦清华中文学校始终秉持传承中华文化、服务社区侨胞的宗旨。此次新春联欢的成功举办，正是家校共建理念的生动体现。从节目的排练到活动现场的布置，从义卖美食的准备到秩序的维护，处处可见家长们忙碌而热情的身影。孩子们的每一点进步，都离不开家长们的默默付出与坚定支持。
继往开来，砥砺前行。伦敦清华中文学校将继续致力于为海外华裔青少年及中文爱好者提供优质华文教育，搭建了解和学习中华传统文化的平台。在此，我们衷心感谢校董们的鼎力支持，感谢校长的精心策划与卓越领导，感谢全体教职员工的辛勤劳动与无私奉献，也感谢每一位家长的热情参与和信任陪伴。
让我们共同期待丙午马年的到来，祝愿伦敦清华中文学校桃李芬芳，马到成功！祝愿所有师生、家长和朋友们新春快乐，阖家幸福！
London Qinghua Chinese School Holds New Year Celebration
14 February 2026 – Although it is the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month, marking the twilight of the Year of the Snake and just days away from the dawn of the Year of the Horse, the Harrow and Ealing campuses of the London Qinghua Chinese School were already brimming with a strong festive atmosphere. This overseas Chinese school, deeply rooted in London for over four decades, grandly hosted two New Year celebration events, bringing together teachers, students, and parents to joyously bid farewell to the old year and eagerly welcome the arrival of the Year of the Horse.
At 9:30 a.m., the Harrow campus activities commenced with an enthusiastic New Year's address by the Principal. Following this, students from various classes took to the stage one after another, presenting performances they had meticulously prepared. The youngest children's renditions of "Joyful Chinese New Year" and "Celebrating the New Year" were full of childlike innocence, their lively rhythms instantly igniting the venue. A soulful viola performance of "Au clair de la lune" and a distinctive rendition of a classic melody on the double bass added unique charm. The dance "Fleece Flower" was light and graceful, while "Good Horse for the New Year" radiated vitality, earning rounds of applause. Group choruses of "The Twelve Chinese Zodiac," "Gong Xi Gong Xi," and "Great Luck in the Year of the Horse 2026" sang out the children's beautiful hopes for the upcoming year. Students from the adult class also presented the classic piece "By the Butterfly Spring" for the audience, showcasing their enthusiasm for lifelong learning and its vibrant spirit.
At 1:00 p.m., the celebrations at the Ealing campus were equally splendid. From "Little Ones Celebrating the New Year" to "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," and from "Gong Xi Gong Xi" to "Talking about Horses in the Year of the Horse," the children's performances were both innocently delightful and creatively rich. During the violin segment, several students skilfully performed both Chinese and Western masterpieces, demonstrating solid artistic proficiency. The poetry recitations "What is the New Year" and "Greeting the New Year with Ancient Poems and Idioms" cleverly integrated language learning with cultural heritage, earning enthusiastic applause. The performance by the Pre-GCSE class, "We Sing for a Joyful New Year," brought the afternoon's events to a perfect conclusion.
In addition to the stage performances, interactive experience areas featuring calligraphy, paper-cutting, abacus demonstrations, cake decorating, and food charity sales were set up at both campuses, attracting many parents and children to participate. Amidst the brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones, they experienced the beauty of Chinese characters; with scissors dancing, they discovered the joy of folk art; and with the clicking of abacus beads, they touched upon traditional wisdom. The lucky draw sessions repeatedly elevated the atmosphere to a climax.
A highlight of the event was the exquisite artistry displayed by three special invited guests. Teacher Zhu Wencheng's GuQin performance was profoundly deep and resonant; as the final note faded, the melody seemed to linger in the air, allowing the audience to appreciate the transcendent artistic conception of this ancient Chinese instrument. Teacher Sophie Xin Yi's GuZheng performance was elegantly clear and melodious; the flowing music beautifully showcased the unique charm of this traditional folk instrument. Teacher Ming Feng 's food carving skills were miraculously exquisite, transforming ordinary ingredients into stunning edible artworks, leaving spectators in awe. Their brilliant performances provided a true feast of traditional culture for teachers, students, and parents alike. We hereby express our sincerest gratitude to these three distinguished guests!
As an overseas Chinese school rooted in London for over forty years, the London Qinghua Chinese School has always upheld the mission of passing on Chinese culture and serving the local overseas Chinese community. The success of this New Year Gala is a vivid embodiment of the home-school collaboration philosophy. From the rehearsal of programs to the setup of activity venues, and from the preparation of food for the charity sale to the maintenance of order, the busy and enthusiastic figures of parents could be seen everywhere. Every step of progress made by the children is inseparable from the silent dedication and steadfast support of their parents.
Carrying forward the legacy and forging ahead, the London Qinghua Chinese School remains committed to providing quality Chinese language education for overseas Chinese youths and Mandarin enthusiasts, building a platform for them to understand and learn about traditional Chinese culture. Hereby, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Board of Directors for their tremendous support, to the Principal for the meticulous planning and outstanding leadership, to all the faculty and staff for their hard work and selfless dedication, and to every parent for their enthusiastic participation, trust, and companionship.
Let us together look forward to the arrival of the Year of the Horse, and wish the London Qinghua Chinese School continued success in nurturing talents, galloping towards new achievements! We wish all teachers, students, parents, and friends a very happy and prosperous Chinese New Year.