COMPETITIONS
Why not test your knowledge, creative skills or simply fill in a wet weekend by taking part in one of our competitions? Some are for schools, some for specific age groups, and some are simply for fun!
- Win a set of Mandarin Chinese Books from BBC Active!
- Burrell Collection - One Million Days in China
- Scotland-China Association: Primary Schools Competition - click here to see the
winner - Children’s Poster Competition – “One World One Dream" - click here to see the
winner
WIN a class set of Mandarin Chinese books from BBC Active!
What you will win
BBC Active are offering one lucky teacher the chance to win a complete class set of Talk Mandarin Chinese, the brand new addition to our best-selling Talk series and the ideal course for absolute beginners. Each Talk Mandarin Chinese pack consists of a compact, easy-to-use course book and two audio CDs of authentic and engaging dialogue, perfect for supplementing classwork or setting homework.
What to do
All you need to do is to send in your top tip for teaching languages, either to susanna.jones@pearson.com, or on a postcard to Susanna Jones, BBC Active, Mezzanine, 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL, along with your school's name and address, and your class size.
Winning Tip
The winning tip will be printed in the BBC Active Language Tutors’ Newsletter, which goes to over 7,500 language specialists every month.
Deadline for entries is 4th July 2008.
This competition is only open to schools in Scotland. For more information on the BBC Active newsletter, see http://www.bbcactive.com/languages/tutors/emailclub.asp - it is absolutely free to join.
You can read more about Talk Mandarin Chinese at
http://www.bbcactive.com/languages/other/83.asp
Maximum class size: 40 pupils. The judges’ decision is final.
China Quiz – One Million Days in China
Each month from February to August, if you are under 18 you have the chance to win a One Million Days in China book and £5 gift voucher to spend in The Burrell Collection Shop. To enter you only have to answer one question about China’s art and culture.
To give you the best chance of getting the right answer simply check out the One Million Days in China website. One Million Days in China was a unique exhibition that introduced, explored and celebrated 4000 years of Chinese history and culture through Sir William Burrell’s world-class collection of Chinese art in Glasgow. Although the exhibition has now finished the exhibition website is still available to view.
Question for June:
Who is the Chinese Goddess for fisherman and women that are pregnant ?
Remember, you can find the answer by visiting One Million Days in China
Once you have found the answer to this month’s quiz please submit your answer on the form below.
This competition is for under 18’s only. Only one entry per month is allowed from each individual.
All correct entries will go into a draw to decide on the winner for each month. The winner’s name, home town and the correct answer will be published along with the next month’s question. We will contact the winner by email to ask for the home address to which the prize will be sent.
Please send your answer by the last day of each month. Good luck!
About the Burrell Collection
The Burrell Collection opened in 1983, it has a major collection of Chinese art that explores ancient Chinese culture, art and philosophy; it is one of the most wide-ranging and comprehensive collections of its kind in Europe. It traces the artistic development of China from the Neolithic period to 19th Century Qing dynasty export wares. Sir William Burrell’s fascination with Chinese culture, art and philosophy is reflected in the wide range of items that he gifted to Glasgow in 1944. The Chinese Collection encompasses the arts of Buddhism and Taoism, funerary art, jade, bronzes, ceramics, textiles, musical instruments, painting, roof tiles, religious images, prints and wooden sculpture and furniture. Amongst the most important material are the collections of pottery (earthenware, ceramic, porcelain) made for funerary, domestic and export purposes and ritualistic, utilitarian and archaistic bronzes.
To contact the Burrell please visit the website or call 0141 287 2553.
Scotland China Association's Competition for Primary Schools
This competition is now closed. Click here to see a PDF showing the names of the winning schools and individuals.
For more information on activies in Scotland organised by the Scotland-China Association please visit www.scotchina.org.
Children’s Poster Competition – “One World One Dream”
This competition, in co-operation with Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is now closed. Click here to see a PDF showing the names of the winners.
Winning Entries
Winning entries will first be exhibited in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum from 19-26 of June 2008 before being sent to a primary/secondary school in China for display.
The prize giving on 20 June 2008 will be co-ordinated by Ricefield and its associates. Individual winners will receive Olympic memorabilia.
In addition, two grand prizes of free 'Bring China into Schools' exhibition and workshops package will be awarded to one Primary and One Secondary school.
Finally one winning entry will be selected as a centrepiece for a future event 'Celebrate Beijing 8.8.8' which will be held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
For more information:
Ricefield Arts and Culture Centre, 41 West Graham Street, Glasgow, G4 9LJ.
Prize giving:
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, 11.30 am Friday 20 June 2008.
