Seven young people have been recognised for their ability to speak Chinese, as part of New Zealand Chinese Language
week.
The week, a celebration of Chinese language and culture, is being held again this year, running from September 25 to
October 1, for the lucky eighth time.
New Zealand Chinese Language Week Charitable Trust chair Jo Coughlan says seven secondary school students have been
recognised as Youth Ambassadors. These Youth Ambassadors are students who have demonstrated significant language skills
while at school this year.
The seven Youth Ambassadors for 2022 are:Ryan Mansbridge-Croy, Christchurch Boys’ High SchoolRahil Krishna, Christchurch Boys’ High SchoolWilliam Sok, Rotorua Boys’ High SchoolJoshua Smith, Rotorua Boys’ High SchoolTelesia Tanoa’i, Samuel Marsden Collegiate School, WellingtonWill Murphy, Sacred Heart College, AucklandRio Faleafa, Western Springs College, Auckland
New Zealand Chinese Language Week Charitable Trust chair Jo Coughlan says the seven students have done extremely well,
and the trust hopes they will continue with their language study in the future.
“Congratulations on your achievements to date. We look forward to watching your careers develop and hope that you will
continue to support and engage with NZCLW into the future.”
She says some schools put a huge effort into their language study provision, and that is demonstrated by the calibre of
student they produce.
“Rotorua Boys’ High School consistently turns out young men who are not only great Chinese language speakers, but also
fantastic, well-rounded young men. Many are trilingual, or speak many languages, and it is clear they find this of great
benefit personally and culturally.”
Jo says it is great to see the enthusiasm the young people bring to their Chinese language learning journey.
“New Zealand Chinese Language Week is growing each year. We are thrilled with the diverse range of Kiwis who are
involved across New Zealand.”