Griffith University Tourism Confucius Institute

Welcome to a shared treasure美美与共Australian China culture Heritage immersion week

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You’re Invited: Shared Treasures – Australia–China Cultural Heritage Immersion Week

Join us at Griffith University from 10–13 July 2026 for four inspiring days of cultural performances, exhibitions, talks and hands-on workshops presented by artists and cultural experts from Australia and China.

The program will feature:
✨ Song Brocade and Aboriginal textiles
🎶 Didgeridoo and Guqin music
🪵 Chinese timber structures, Aboriginal wood sculpture and woodblock printing
✂️ Traditional paper cutting and message stick design
🌿 Aboriginal Bush Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine
🍵 Herbal tea, sachet and bath-pack workshops

Opening Ceremony

Friday, 10 July 2026
10:30 am–2:30 pm
N68 EcoCentre, Nathan Campus

The opening program will include a Welcome to Country, guest speeches, Indigenous Didgeridoo and Chinese Guqin performances, a Song Brocade showcase and hands-on cultural workshops.

The event is open to Griffith University staff and students, TCI students, families, friends and members of the wider community.

This is a free event, with materials provided. Places are limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Register here:
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Please help us spread the word by sharing this event with your colleagues, students, families and networks.

We look forward to welcoming you to this special celebration of Australian and Chinese cultural heritage!

🎉 TCI at Gold Coast Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebration 🧧

TCI was honoured to be invited by the Gold Coast City Council to support the Chinese New Year celebration at Chinatown on the Gold Coast!

We proudly delivered five interactive cultural experiences for the community:
✨ Kongzhu (Chinese yo-yo)
✨ Zodiac woodblock printing
✨ Chinese name calligraphy
✨ “Fu” character brush writing

Our stall welcomed several thousand visitors throughout the day. Families, children, and community members enthusiastically participated, experiencing the joy and richness of Chinese New Year culture firsthand.

It was wonderful to see the vibrant atmosphere and the strong community spirit. Thank you to everyone who joined us — we look forward to celebrating together again next year! 🏮🐉

TCI was delighted to support Chinese New Year celebrations at Clayfield College by bringing fun and interactive cultural activities to students!

Students learned the traditional Chinese schoolyard game, diabolo (kongzhu), guided by our team, and enjoyed discovering the stories of the Chinese zodiac followed by hands-on woodblock printing.

It was wonderful to see so much enthusiasm, creativity, and joy from both students and teachers as they celebrated cultural diversity together. 🧧🎉

TCI organized a series of Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration activities aimed at promoting multicultural learning in local schools. We visited Rochedale State School to introduce students to traditional Chinese cultural experiences in an engaging and interactive way.

Our activities included Chinese “Fu” character calligraphy writing, where students learned the meaning and symbolism of the character representing good fortune. We also introduced the origins and stories of the Chinese zodiac signs, followed by hands-on woodblock printing of the zodiac animals. In addition, students were excited to learn and play the traditional Chinese schoolyard game, the diabolo (also known as kongzhu).

Another highlight of the program was introducing the beloved Giant Panda, one of China’s most iconic national treasures. After learning about the panda’s habitat and cultural significance, students painted pandas on traditional fans and added their own creative decorations. The activity sparked great enthusiasm, and students showcased remarkable imagination and artistic creativity in their designs.

All activities were warmly received by both students and teachers, creating a vibrant and immersive multicultural learning atmosphere.

Congratulations to the 2025 Graduates.

Happy to Share the information of Cairns School of Distance Education- One of our 5 CC program schools. 👍

📢Do you know someone who wants to know more about distance education? Share our DISCOVER Cairns School of Distance Education information session - recording now available on our website 🔗https://bit.ly/4575BMc

Discover Cairns School of Distance Education:

​✔️Home-based learning of the Australian Curriculum for Prep to Year 12
✔️Flexible model for all students
✔️Teaching that sparks imagination and curiosity
✔️Discover our connection and community engagement programs
✔️Dedicated support teams
✔️Safe and inclusive environment

Discover if it's the right fit.

Congratulates to Somerset College-one of our CC schools.

We’re proud to share Somerset College’s strong 2025 NAPLAN results, reflecting the hard work of our students and the dedication of our staff across the College.

On the Gold Coast:
📘 Number 1 Senior School for Year 9
📗 Number 3 Junior School for Year 5
🌟 Highest-performing Gold Coast school overall (based on combined Year 5 and Year 9 results)

Across Queensland:
🏅 Ranked 6th overall in the state
🎓 2nd-highest-ranked non-selective, co-educational senior school in Queensland

These results highlight the strength of our teaching and learning programmes, supported by a community that encourages curiosity, growth and confidence at every stage.

At Somerset, we strive to Grow with Courage and Excel with Integrity - and we are so proud of our students for embodying these values each day.

Thank you to our incredible staff for their commitment, expertise and care. Together, we continue to shape a community grounded in learning, character and purpose. 💚💙

DAY 14 | Open Day🟡⚫

On our biggest Open Day ever, it was great to see the next generation of Lauries men exploring the campus.