Face to face classes are resuming in Term 3 2020 for most levels. A minimum of four students is required for face to face classes, while a minimum of three classes are required for online classes.

Our Covid-Safe plan will be on display in the classrooms. In particular we would like to make all parents and students aware of the following changes:

  1. In accordance with Education Department guidelines, students do not need to social distance but social distancing will need to be maintained by adults attending the class
  2. For the Beginners and Continuers classes, only one parent should accompany each child
  3. Beginners and Continuers classes will no longer include activities which include hand holding or other physical contact
  4. The church café (Toorak Gardens) will not be open but will still be available as a quiet sitting area.
  5. No additional guests are to visit the classes
  6. Please do not attend the classes if you or your child are sick or have any cold like symptoms
  7. An attendance record will be kept
  8. Please enter the door for the specified classroom (Toorak Gardens)
  9. Hand sanitizer will be provided and tables wiped down between classes
  10. Lollies and stickers will not be provided
  11. Students are required to bring their own water bottle as we are no longer able to provide water
  12. Immediately notify us if you believe you or your child may have been exposed to COVID-19.

Class Details

In 2020 Chinese for Families classes will be held at Toorak Gardens and Seaton. Classes are face to face unless marked as online.

Term 3 Toorak Gardens Classes

Class location: Gartrell Church, corner Prescott Terrace and Alexandra Avenue

Beginners: Sat mornings 11.00 -12.15, 25 July to 26 Sept (no class 22 August)

Continuers: Sat mornings 9.30-10.45, 25 July to 26 Sept (no class 22 August)

Intermediate Level 1: Sat mornings 9.30-10.45, 25 July to 26 Sept (no class 22 August)

Intermediate Level 2: Thurs 4.30-5.45,  23 July to 24 Sept

Intermediate Level 3: Tues 4.30-5.45, 21 July to 22 Sept (no class 18 Aug)

Intermediate Level 4: Wed 5.00-6.15, 22 July to 23 Sept (online)

For information on our Chinese Text Creation/Jiale Zhongwen Extension Classes please visit this page.

Seaton Classes

Class Location: Seaton Uniting Church, 41 Squires Avenue Seaton

Beginners (Sat mornings 11.00-12.15)  and Continuers (Sat mornings 9.30-10.45) classes are not being held at Seaton in Term 3 but may resume in the future. If interested in these classes for Term 4 or 2021 please contact us.

Intermediate Level 3: Wed  4.45-6.00, 22 July to 23 Sept