Chinese New Year Celebrations 2025
Relive the school's Lunar New Year celebrations, featuring lion dance, hamper wrapping for families in need, and creative red packet costumes.
Our school's Lunar New Year celebration was a day filled with excitement and meaningful activities, with special invitations extended to the Parent Support Group and alumni to join in the festivities. In the morning, students wrapped hampers with donations to be given to low-income families and crafted creative costumes out of red packets. The highlight of the day was the concert, which featured incredible performances by both teachers and students. Two of our very own students were part of the spectacular Lion Dance segment, adding an electrifying energy to the event that had everyone cheering! It was a wonderful blend of fun, culture, and giving back to the community, made even more memorable by the teamwork and dedication of everyone.
I really enjoyed the hamper wrapping activity as it gave me the chance to bond with my classmates and friends. I also loved the lion dance segment because it was so lively and exciting! My class was seated in the gallery and we had a bird’s eye view of the entire concert. While sitting in the gallery was a more relaxed experience, I did miss the chance to interact with the performers and catch the sweets that the mascot threw into the crowd. Despite this, I still had a great time, especially with the red packet costume catwalk—it was definitely a highlight!
Amber 4B
The Chinese New Year Festival was a truly enjoyable celebration for me, filled with unique events and activities that brought my class together. I learned how to collaborate effectively with my teammates, which led us to successfully create a beautifully arranged hamper. I had a great time during the concert as well, and I hope the school will organise more festive activities like this in the future.
Reanne 4B
For Chinese New Year, we started by making hampers using the generous food donations from our class. It was heartwarming to see everyone come together to contribute. We then decorated the hampers with personalised cards and angbaos, adding a special touch. I truly enjoyed this activity as it gave me an opportunity to bond with my classmates and work together on something meaningful. Not only was it fun, but it also filled me with a deep sense of gratitude, knowing that the hampers we created would be given to low-income families. I’m thankful for the chance to be part of such a thoughtful and impactful initiative, which made the celebration even more memorable.
Soh Jia Hao 4B
One of the highlights of the Chinese New Year Festival celebrations was the concert. The variety of performances was outstanding, and the emcees did an excellent job introducing the different segments, including the CNY Quiz. I was especially captivated by the Drum Ensemble's performance, and I couldn’t help but sing along to the teachers' performance. It was also incredibly entertaining to admire the creative costumes each class had put together. The costumes were truly impressive, ranging from suits of armor and elegant dresses to even a set of wings. I think it would be fantastic if we could make red packet costume fashion a tradition here at ZSS, as it would be a fun and unique way to celebrate in the future!
Teo Shan Kai 4B
