Welcome to Languages in the 2025 School Year!

I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Jung Wang, and I am the LOTE (Languages Other Than English) teacher at Robertson State School. Our LOTE target language is Chinese (Mandarin) and this year, I will be teaching Prep to Year 6 from Monday to Thursday. If you have any questions, feel free to reach me at jwang44@eq.edu.au

2025 – The Year of the Snake 蛇 (shé)

Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year 农历年(Nónglì nián) or Spring Festival春节(chūnjié), was celebrated on Wednesday 29 January this year. If you were born in 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, or 2013, you belong to the Year of the Snake! Each zodiac year is associated with one of five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, or water. More specifically, 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake. According to Chinese astrology, those born under this sign are believed to be intelligent, intuitive, and wise. They are also known for being determined, loyal and caring.

Discover your 生肖 (shēngxiào) here.

新年快樂,萬事如意。

Lunar New Year Celebrations

In the spirit of the Lunar New Year, our school community came together for a vibrant celebration filled with music, movement, and cultural traditions. The event began with a powerful drum solo by Oliver E, setting the stage for an energetic martial arts performance by our talented Year 3 bilingual students. Adding to the festive atmosphere, our Year 5 bilingual students delighted the audience with a joyful dance to a traditional New Year song.

Students from diverse cultural backgrounds proudly showcased their beautiful traditional costumes, reflecting the rich heritage of the Lunar New Year. A highlight of the celebration was the spectacular lion dance, a perennial favorite, made even more special this year by the debut of our dragon dance.

The dedication and enthusiasm of our students were truly inspiring, as they devoted their time and effort to mastering these traditional art forms.

As we welcome the Year of the Snake, we extend our heartfelt wishes for a year filled with happiness, prosperity, and good health. 祝大家身体健康，蛇年大吉！

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Jung Wang & Yvonne Lu

Languages Teacher & Bilingual Curriculum Coordinator