Exploring the Endless Possibilities of “Water”! A Primary School Summer Camp Experience That Had Both New Grade 1 Students and Parents Saying “Ready, set, go!”

The recently concluded transition camp held countless adorable “little growth” moments. From clutching parents’ hands tightly to confidently waving goodbye; from pre-camp nerves about “primary school classes” to eagerly sharing interesting classroom experiences… What kind of magical experience does this camp offer that nurtures children’s growth through fun? Let’s find out together!

Heartwarming First Meeting at School: From Strangers to Walking Together

The children entered the school for the first time and were warmly “embraced” by their teachers’ smiles. Holding their teacher’s hand, they gradually found their homeroom teacher and realised, “This will be my new class,” and a sense of belonging quietly began to grow. The day progressed with the first assembly, where they easily interacted with their teachers and got to know them.

The “Campus Adventure Challenge” kicked off next! Led by their teachers, the children visited the spacious gymnasium, the glimmering swimming pool, the future dining hall, and even touched intriguing picture books in the library. With each visit, nerves melted away, making room for excitement and joy. Not only did they discover the “secret corners” of the campus, but they also planted seeds of security.

Classroom in “Water”: Knowledge Is Not Taught but Played Out

From mimicking water’s “pitter-patter” to the discovery of characters in “rivers, lakes, seas,” the G1 Chinese classes opened the fascinating doors of language and characters in ways that children enjoy. Maths classes continued the theme of playful learning, with cute bear and rabbit cups as teaching aids, helping children understand “more and less” and “estimating volume” through hands-on exploration. The English class took “water” exploration further, where children learned the words “sea” and “bottle” and were encouraged to say, “Don’t throw bottles into the sea,” like little eco-guardians. They moved from the joy of “playing with water and learning” to the awareness of “protecting the water,” making the English lesson not just fun but also a gentle nod to nature.

Growth in Details: More Important Than Knowledge Is the Courage to Try

In PE, the “water relay” games honed skills in coordination and teamwork, while reinforcing the importance of hydration. In art class, the curiosity about the “water world” continued as children crafted clay while listening to little stories about starfish, transforming their fondness for marine life into unique creations. STEAM lessons unlocked “water mysteries” through experiments like sensing water’s softness and witnessing a water rocket’s power. Music classes allowed children to “hear” the rhythm of water by creating sounds with instruments, bodies, and even glasses, turning scientific exploration into playful melodies. Beyond the acquired knowledge, it was the courage to try, the moments of “WOW!” and the growth that truly resonated, more than simply learning a word or fact.

The Home-School Agreement: Building Consensus from “I” to “We”

The transition camp also secretly housed two heartwarming and reassuring exchanges between home and school. Through initial meetings with subject teachers, parents learned “how to guide their child through each step of primary school.” Teachers would supportively and creatively ease children into adapting and falling in love with learning.

Principal Sunny Huang shared the vision of guiding children from “enlightenment” to “growth,” emphasising that primary school isn’t just an academic starting line but a golden period for habit-forming – through small tasks like sticking to a routine and organising their school bags, children are guided from “dependence” to “independence.” It serves as a new window to understanding the world, sparking curiosity and building resilience both inside and outside the classroom. Furthermore, it acts as a social development training ground, where children learn to collaborate and develop empathy, ultimately fostering a “love for learning,” teaching them “life skills,” and helping them “understand themselves.”

Primary school is about “slow growth,” and with thoughtfully planned steps, dedicated teaching, holistic guardianship, and parental involvement, children are bound to embark on their primary school journey with confidence, growing uniquely in an environment of love and support.

As a new G1 student in this summer camp, I have something to say:

1A 岳一然Yige Yue

The summer camp is as fun as a rainbow! There are so many interesting courses and fascinating knowledge. It was joyful to study together with everyone, giggling while completing experiments!

1B 周瑜宁Nicole Zhou

I found the summer camp courses over the past two days really fun. The three most impressive lessons were: drawing, which inspired my creativity; science, which taught me that water has pressure and that pressure varies; and music, which had beautiful sounds, especially the little notes that seemed to be rhythmically running away on tiptoe.

1C 许安琪Angie Xu

On the first day, when I entered the school hall alone, I felt both excited and a little unfamiliar. The canteen is huge, the food is delicious, and I made many new friends! I’m looking forward to primary school life.

1D高悠洛Joyce Gao

It gave me the excitement of truly feeling like a primary school student. I gained knowledge through games and met many new friends. All my new teachers were wonderful!

1E信仰 John Xin

The summer camp was excellent. During this camp, I met many new classmates and teachers, and I really like my class. Our classroom is super bright, and I especially enjoy learning in this environment.

1F罗晟尹 Shine Luo

I had so much fun at the summer camp. I made new friends, and the teachers were very nice. The primary school campus is so beautiful!

1G闻烨璇Luna Wen

I was very happy to make new friends during the summer camp. The school courses were interesting and the canteen food was delicious.

1H徐艾玛 Emma Xu

I learned a lot in this summer camp, especially the science class was very interesting. Every teacher is nice to us and I made many new friends.