On 23 June 2025, the 22nd UK Mandarin Reading Competition and the Second Round of the 8th Global Chinese Recitation Contest Awards Ceremony concluded triumphantly at London’s University of Westminster. Hosted by the UK Association for the Promotion of Chinese Education, this premier annual event drew enthusiastic participation from Mandarin learners across the UK and worldwide.
Students from all six branches of Orpington Chinese Language School delivered exceptional performances, taking home many individual and group awards – a testament to our institution’s leadership in Mandarin education.
Group Recitation Shines on the Awards Stage
Under Teacher Cui’s mentorship, one of our group recitations not only secured the Gold Award but also graced the ceremony stage as featured performers. Their captivating group recitation drew enthusiastic applause.
Individual Awards
– Gold: Hong Ziqing (Global Bronze + Most Charismatic Award), Zhao Zitong, Li Yanshuo
– Silver: Shao Yilin, Wang Haolin, Chen Kexin, You Ziqi, Li Kuanli, Fan Peilin
– Bronze: Tian Tian, Gu Qianjin, Zhao Jiabei, Jiang Shiyin, Han Danning
– Honorable Mention: Shang Ziyu, Chloe Zhao, Tao Liya (Lara), Tao Meiya (Maya), Lin Qiaoxuan
Group Awards
– Gold: Du Yushan, Li Ruike, Wang Haoxuan, Mi Mingyuan, Guo Kehao, Wang Mo, Huang Ziheng
– Silver: Li Xiaoyou, Li Xiaoke, Song Daifei, Lü Bowen, Lü Boyan, Bertram Lei Towns-Yang, Yang Tingting, Adam Fernandes, Ella Barnes, Humphrey West, Daniel Webb
– Bronze: Zachary Kammermann, Geephia Liu, Ryan Goh, Carl Messing, Johanna Messing, Louis Ivan, Oliver Chong, Rachel Yeung
Our Gratitude & Vision
These achievements reflect our students’ dedication, our teachers’ expertise, and parents’ steadfast support. Orpington Chinese Language School remains committed to advancing Chinese language and culture, empowering students to excel in linguistic arts while strengthening our role as a cornerstone of UK Chinese education.
Moving forward, we uphold our educational philosophy: Bridging Cultures Through Mandarin – empowering more students to share China’s stories with the world!
