As part of Carisbrooke College’s Chinese New Year celebrations in February, Mandarin teacher Miss Yao gave out traditional red envelopes (or Hong Bao) to some of the highest achievers in the year 10 GCSE group.

Red envelopes are traditionally distributed to youngsters in China and are a way of bringing good luck and fortune to those that receive them.

Lessons at GCSE are infused with culture and fun as well as knowledge and this GCSE group are continuing to impress everyone with their language skills. We look forward to watching them take their Mandarin abilities to the next level with the help of Miss Yao and Mr Briscoe over the next year.