On 15 March 2016, Confucius Institute for Business London (CIBL) held a Chinese language and culture event at Christ College Finchley, which was just approved to be a Confucius Classroom of CIBL last year. Around 60 students aged from year seven to Sixth form took part in this event. First of all, the head teacher of Finchley, Mr. Feng Zhi, the representative of China Embassy, Mr. Nick Byrne, the English dean of CIBL gave speeches respectively. Then the students were divided into two groups, one taking the taster class and the mock Chinese market game while the other taking the Chinese calligraphy class; then the two groups swapped. All the students were deeply attracted by Chinese language and culture and enjoyed themselves as well.
Christ College Finchley has been working with CIBL for a long time and this event provides even more cooperation opportunities for the two parties. It is a good chance for the students to learn some simple but useful Chinese as well as to experience various Chinese culture. Besides, this event is also a part of the CIBL Confucius Day celebration series activities.