by admin | Jun 23, 2026 | Mandarin
How do you bring a festival with over 2,000 years of history to life for young Mandarin learners in Auckland? Last week, our students at Kohia Terrace School (KTS) and Churchill Park School (CPS) celebrated Duānwǔ Jié (Dragon Boat Festival) through hands-on learning,...
by admin | Jun 12, 2026 | Mandarin
What happens when children are trusted with a real responsibility in the classroom? At Pistachio Mandarin Language Centre, we believe that children learn best when they feel trusted, valued and given a real role to play. That is why every children’s class begins...
by admin | Mar 31, 2026 | Mandarin
At Pistachio Mandarin Language Centre, we introduce our students to cultural celebrations from around the world. Easter is a wonderful opportunity for them to explore traditions using the Mandarin language in a fun and engaging environment. This year, we celebrated...
by admin | Mar 25, 2026 | Mandarin
At Pistachio Mandarin Language Centre, we were pleased to have launched our after-school Mandarin programme at Churchill Park School, Auckland, in Term 1. This marked our first collaboration with a local school. As we near the end of the term, it has been wonderful to...
by admin | Mar 3, 2026 | Mandarin
At Pistachio Mandarin Language Centre, we love bringing Chinese culture to life for our students, and Chinese New Year is always one of the most exciting celebrations of the year. This year, we celebrated the Lunar New Year during our Saturday classes on 21 February...
by admin | Feb 21, 2026 | Mandarin
On 17 February, Pistachio Mandarin Language Centre was interviewed by Sarah and Adam from More FM to share insights about the Chinese New Year 2026 – the Year of the Fire Horse. In the 3-minute segment, we discussed the cultural meanings behind common dos and...
