Celebrating Success in the 2025 South Australia Chinese Language Video Competition
We are delighted to share the fantastic achievements of two of our students in the 2025 South Australia Chinese Language Video Competition.
Molly Hu (Year 5) won 1st Prize in the First Language Chinese category (Years 3 to 6) — not only taking first place, but also achieving the highest score in South Australia. Her video explored the Wenzhou dialect, bringing a unique cultural perspective to life.
Grace Guo (Year 4) won 3rd Prize in the Background Chinese category (Years 3 to 6) with her original story “The Timid Maomao.” Using toys as characters, she created a short film that was both imaginative and beautifully expressed in Chinese.
This annual competition invites students across SA to create short videos showcasing their Chinese language skills and creativity. Entries ranged from stories and performances to cultural explorations, with winners recognised at the official Awards Ceremony in September.
We are extremely proud of Molly and Grace for their outstanding efforts and achievements, and we warmly encourage all students of Chinese to consider entering this exciting competition in the future. Please talk to your Chinese teacher if you are interested.
Ying Liu and Shiyi Li
Language Teachers
Author, Tania Ingram, Steals our Hearts
As part of our Inquiry into personal expression through the performing arts, the Year 3 girls are studying the novel, ‘Aggie Flea Steals the Show.’ We were thrilled to have the author, Tania Ingram, visit to talk to us about her inspiration, her writing process and how her novel expresses elements of her life and personality. The girls surprised Tania by accessorising as the main character and were enthralled by her anecdotes and advice.
Some reflections from the girls:
“You taught me that I can be as unique and brave as I want, without worrying about what other people think.”
“I loved that you made your characters reflect different parts of you and your daughter.”
“I enjoyed learning about how I can be a planner and a panster (someone who writes ‘by the seat of their pants’) all at the same time.”
We thank Tania for visiting to inspire our girls.
Monique McLeay, Sarah Mulraney and Louisa Mitchell
Year 3 Teachers and Junior School Librarian
STEM After School Opportunities
We are pleased to share that two external providers, Junior Engineers and AI Camp, will be offering hands-on after-school STEM learning experiences for girls in Years 2 to 6. These sessions will be held onsite at St Peter’s Girls on Tuesday afternoons during Weeks 1 to 8 of Term 4.
Each provider delivers engaging workshops designed to spark curiosity and build confidence in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
The programs are tailored to different age groups:
- Years 2 and 3: Junior Engineers will provide fun, interactive foundational STEM activities.
- Years 4 to 6: AI Camp will lead sessions exploring topics such as robotics, virtual reality, and digital innovation.
Please find registration details, the cost of each program and the contact information for each provider below.
We look forward to welcoming Junior Engineers and AI Camp to the Junior School.
Warm regards,
Marika Taylor
Head of Junior School
Melissa Lee
STEM Innovation Leader
Years 2 and 3 Young Engineers Lego Club Tuesdays 3.35 to 4.35pm, Year 6 Breakout Space
Young Engineers use LEGO® kits, motors, and storytelling to teach real engineering principles in a fun and interactive way. Students will build motorised machines, explore physics concepts, and solve engineering challenges.
Register directly with Young Engineers. Cost for Term 4 $240
young-engineers.com.au/adelaide-southeast
Email: joe@young-engineers.com.au
Phone: 0493 685 718
Book at Trybooking
Years 4 to 6 AI Camp Tuesdays 3:35–4.35pm, Junior School Art Room EP301
AI Camp introduces students to the world of Artificial Intelligence through hands-on projects like coding, robotics, image recognition, and virtual assistants.
aicamp.com.au
Email: info@aicamp.com.au
Register directly with AI Camp. Cost for Term $308