On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the CIE took part in the annual Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations at Griesbach. The event was organized by the Chinese Graduates Association of Alberta (CGAA) and brought together families and community members to celebrate this significant cultural holiday.
As part of the festivities, CIE teachers hosted a hands-on workshop demonstrating how to create wooden zodiac bookmarks. The activity was popular with the kids, who took the chance to craft their … » Continue Reading
In April and May of this year, the CIE organized its annual HSK and YCT exams. This year witnessed a remarkable level of participation, with a record number of students registering for these internationally recognized assessments of Chinese language proficiency. Specifically, a total of 1092 students enrolled for the various levels of the HSK, while an impressive 1129 young learners registered for the YCT. These students hail from the Mandarin Bilingual Program or … » Continue Reading
On January 29th, the CIE hosted a Lunar New Year workshop for EPSB teachers. Held on a PD day at the Woodcroft Language Centre, the workshop provided a unique opportunity for educators to immerse themselves in the rich cultural traditions of this important celebration.
The workshop focused on two captivating art forms: calligraphy and dough art. Under the guidance of the CIE instructors, they practiced writing the Chinese character “福” (fú), meaning “good fortune” … » Continue Reading
On January 26th, 2025, the CIE participated in the vibrant Chinese New Year celebration held at Londonderry Mall. This festive event was organized by the Edmonton Chinese Bilingual Education Association (ECBEA), bringing together the community to welcome the Year of the Snake.
Attendees were treated to a variety of cultural performances and activities, including lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, arts and crafts, wishing tree, etc. The CIE teachers hosted interactive booths offering traditional Chinese … » Continue Reading
