The Nanhu Students’ Year of the Horse Spring Festival Growth Plan Is Here!

The Spring Festival is a cherished traditional reunion holiday. It is also a precious time for self-reflection, family bonding and personal growth. To help Nanhu students have a more interesting and meaningful Year of the Horse, our school is proud to launch the Nanhu Students’ Year of the Horse Spring Festival Growth Plan.

Dear Nanhu students and parents, let us take tradition as our foundation and action as our brush, making this Spring Festival full of ceremony, fulfillment and happiness. Let us grow through companionship, and experience the festive spirit and a sense of responsibility through hands-on practice!

New Year’s Eve: Farewell to the Old, Welcome the New

01 Practice Traditions

Work with your family to write the character “Fu” (for blessing) and paste Spring Festival couplets. Join in making dumplings and preparing the New Year’s Eve dinner. Learn about the cultural meaning of staying up on New Year’s Eve and the reunion dinner, and experience the sense of ceremony in a traditional Chinese New Year.

02 Acts of Filial Piety

Take the initiative to help prepare the New Year’s Eve dinner (wiping tables, setting bowls, serving dishes). Send unique New Year wishes to your family and express your care through actions.

03 Reading Time

2026 is the Year of the Horse. Explore ancient poems, idioms and stories related to the horse. Read and copy 3–5 lines.

Feel the beauty of culture in words and add elegance and strength to your new year.

04 Family Activities

Watch the Spring Festival Gala together as a family and take a group photo to record the moment of reunion.

Sit and talk heart-to-heart. Review your growth, share your regrets, and make small wishes for the new year. Sincere communication strengthens the parent-child bond and lets children feel seen, understood and deeply loved.

05 Small Task

Write down one thing you were most proud of achieving in 2025.

Lunar New Year’s Day: Welcome the New Year

01 Practice Traditions

Wear new clothes, greet others respectfully, and start the new year with traditional customs.

02 Extend Good Wishes

Bow to elders to pay New Year calls and send auspicious words, spreading warmth with sincerity.

03 Reading Time

Read aloud for 20 minutes in the morning. Memorize a Spring Festival poem or a beautiful passage.

04 Family Activities

Visit relatives and friends or take a walk with your family to enjoy the festive atmosphere in Changchun.

Parents and children can make simple, practical New Year resolutions together: reading books, learning a small skill, exercising regularly, or doing more housework. Start the year with a sense of ceremony, help children learn to plan and persist, and move toward a better self with hope.

05 Small Task

Send a polite and sincere New Year message to your teachers and classmates.

The Second Day of the Lunar New Year: Gratitude and Companionship

01 Practice Traditions

Visit relatives and friends with your family. Talk with elders actively and listen patiently to their New Year memories and life stories.

02 Acts of Filial Piety

Serve tea, give a shoulder rub, and cut fruit for elders. Show gratitude through small things and understand the meaning of company.

03 Reading Time

Read biographies or inspirational books deeply for 40 minutes and feel the power of role models.

04 Family Activities

Talk with your parents about school life, interesting stories with classmates and study troubles. Listen carefully to their advice and expectations.

05 Small Task

Tidy your room and desk, keep everything in place and clean, and develop self-care skills.

The Third Day of the Lunar New Year: Quiet Reading Day

01 Practice Traditions

Learn about the custom of “Xiaonian Chao” (the Minor New Year Festival observed on the 3rd day of the Lunar New Year). Let go of impetuosity, slow down to cultivate your mind, and enjoy peaceful time at home.

02 Reading Time

Do one hour of deep reading (classics, essays, or subject-extended materials). Take notes or excerpts to build up your knowledge.

03 Broaden Your Horizons

Watch a meaningful documentary (history, nature, inspirational) or a patriotic film.

04 Family Activities

Play chess, puzzle games or cards with your family. Deepen the parent-child bond through relaxed interaction.

05 Small Task

Take the initiative to do one chore (sweeping, washing dishes, organizing the storeroom, etc.) to share the family’s work.

The Fourth Day of the Lunar New Year: Welcome Blessings & Planning

01 Practice Traditions

Learn about the custom of welcoming the Kitchen God. Cherish life, be thankful for your family’s efforts, and build a grateful heart.

02 New Year Plan

Set specific small goals for the new semester in four areas: study, habits, exercise and hobbies. Make sure goals are clear and actionable.

03 Reading & Study

Preview key knowledge for the next semester or strengthen your weak subjects to ensure a smooth academic transition.

04 Family Activities

Share and discuss your New Year plans and goals with your parents, and encourage each other.

05 Small Task

Plan your lucky money (red envelopes) wisely: divide it into savings, school supplies, and gifts for family. Develop a healthy attitude toward money.

The Fifth Day of the Lunar New Year: Diligence & Progress

01 Practice Traditions

Learn about the custom of “Welcoming the God of Wealth.” Understand that “diligence is real wealth,” avoid being overly materialistic, and develop the spirit of hard work.

02 Acts of Filial Piety

Take the initiative to do housework. Try making a simple breakfast (porridge, fried eggs, boiled dumplings, etc.) or fully help your parents cook, and experience the joy of labor.

03 Reading & Study

Read classics or excellent middle school essays. Copy beautiful sentences and try imitating 1–2 lines to improve your writing.

04 Family Activities

Do a thorough cleaning with the whole family to welcome good luck and develop a sense of family responsibility.

05 Small Task

Exercise for 30 minutes (running, rope skipping, badminton, indoor fitness, etc.) to stay healthy.

The Sixth Day of the Lunar New Year: Get Focused & Thrive

01 Practice Traditions

Learn about the traditional custom of Sending Off Poverty.

Refocus your mind and body, shake off laziness, and get ready to return to your studies.

02 Reading & Study

Organize your reading notes and excerpts from the holiday. Review the books you have read and sort out what you have learned.

03 Habit Adjustment

Return to a regular schedule: no staying up late, no sleeping in, and adapt to the school rhythm.

04 Family Activities

Sit with your family, share the most meaningful and unforgettable moments of the holiday, and keep beautiful memories.

05 Small Task

Check your holiday homework thoroughly, find and fix any gaps, finish unfinished work on time, and avoid procrastination.

The Seventh Day of the Lunar New Year: Start Fresh with Energy

01 Practice Traditions

Learn about the custom of Renri (Human Day). Cherish yourself, respect life, and hold the belief: “Strive to be a better me.”

02 Spring Festival Summary

Look back on your Spring Festival experiences. Write down the 3 most rewarding things (growth, study, labor, companionship, etc.).

03 Reading & Study

Based on your new semester goals, write a personal motto to encourage yourself.

04 Family Activities

Prepare school supplies for the new semester with your parents and talk about your expectations.

05 Small Task

Make a small study plan for the first week of the new semester. Eat light food, adjust your state, and welcome the new term full of energy.

The true spirit of the Spring Festival lies in time with family, in hands-on practice, and in steps of personal growth.

This Year of the Horse, may every Nanhu student feel the warmth of a traditional Chinese New Year, gain growth and responsibility through these activities, and set off for the new semester full of achievements and hope!