5. Students are making lamps using porcelain. They designed their own
images and learnt how to write their names in Mandarin to put onto
their lamps are decoration.
10. ‘Impressions of Shanghai’
Students designed T Shirts as part of the Community Day, there was an ‘Environment’ theme. This was one of many
activities that took place as part of Better Community Better Life which bought people together to think about some
important issues. The event took place in an area in Putuo near Jinyuan School. It bought together the older and
younger members of the community as well as staff and students at Jinyuan and George Abbot. In addition, Mr
Li, former Principal of Changzheng Middle School and Mr Tang, Principal of Cao Yang Middle School were present at the
BCBL day.
Everyone had an active part to play and the day was designed to bring everyone, from different ages and
cultures, together through activities and common goals!
11. George Abbot students made costumes and performed at the BCBL event. There was a quite a spontaneous feel to
some of the improvisations that were performed but that all added to the atmosphere!
12. Dancing rehearsal before
going on the main stage –
inviting members of the
audience to join in.
There was a friendly
informal atmosphere and
everyone was prepared to
join in and try something
new!
13. There was a real ‘community’ feel to the dancing, this was a day for everyone to come together and cultures met!
14. Tree planting – campaigning for money to improve the environment, and to discuss why it
was important to be involved in this ecological campaign
15. Old and young people made music together! These two George Abbot students played Ukeleles, and the Jinyuan band also
performed for the community. Young people and older members of the community shared their music and their cultures.
16. Older members of the community taught calligraphy to some of
the younger members of the community, and to the George
Abbot Students.
18. George Abbot students were made to feel very welcome by their Jinyuan hosts, the
‘Home visit’ day was particularly special!
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20. This is an excerpt from one of
several articles written by
Jinyuan students who hosted
George Abbot students. The
article appeared on the school
website!