A talented group of students represented Pakuranga College at the 15th New Zealand Calligraphy Competition, competing in both the hard pen and brush pen categories against native and non-native Chinese speakers. Not only did they showcase their incredible skills, but many also brought home awards!
Congratulations to our winners:
- Ruqi Zhang – 2nd (Hard Pen), 3rd (Brush Pen)
- Grace Liu – 2nd (Hard Pen)
- Jason Yan – 2nd (Brush Pen)
- Hui Deng – 3rd (Hard Pen), Merit (Brush Pen)
- Camellia Ren – 3rd (Hard Pen), Merit (Brush Pen)
- Zilin Zhou – 3rd (Hard Pen)
- Yaen Zhou – Merit (Hard Pen)
- Lucy Nguyen – Merit (Hard Pen)
- Ish Gupta – Merit (Hard Pen)
- Omega Xiong – Merit (Brush Pen)
Below is a write-up from Jason Yan, Year 13:
It’s an honour to win the calligraphy competition in New Zealand. I’m grateful to my teacher Mrs Xu for her guidance, my classmates for their support, and our school for providing this platform.
Calligraphy is a passion that connects me to Chinese culture. Every brushstroke is a conversation with the past and a step towards mastering this art.
This competition has inspired me to work harder, learn more, and share the beauty of calligraphy with others. I’ll keep practising to preserve and promote our cultural heritage.
