Kindergartens & Childcare Centres
45 mins3 to 5 years
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Chinese cultural incursions
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Bringing fun and authentic Chinese cultural experiences to children and families in kindergartens, schools and communities.
Led by Raina, an early childhood teacher and former professional Chinese dancer.
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Who we work with
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Interactive Chinese cultural incursions, thoughtfully adapted to suit children’s ages, learning needs and settings.
Primary Schools
60 minsPrep to Year 6
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Vacation Care
90 minsPrep to Year 6
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Community Events
Tailored3 to 12 years
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Our programs
Two ways to bring Chinese culture to life
01Seasonal Wonders 四季
A fantastic journey through the seasons, discovering the traditions and celebrations that bring Chinese culture to life.
- 春Spring
- 夏Summer
- 秋Autumn
- 冬Winter
02Immersive Chinese Festivals 节日
Three unique festival experiences, each one its own program that can be booked individually.
Chinese New Year春节
Next: Saturday 6 February 2027
Dragon Boat Festival端午节
Next: Wednesday 9 June 2027
Mid-Autumn Festival中秋节
Next: Wednesday 15 September 2027
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What we believe
Learning should be joyful, meaningful and inclusive
Explore
Discover something new and different.
Engage
Join in and learn through play.
Experience
Connect with culture through dance, music, stories, games, dress-up and hands-on activities.
Every child shines in their own way
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Meet the founder
Hi everyone, I’m Raina.
I’m an early childhood teacher with 10 years’ experience in Australia, and before that I was a professional Chinese traditional dancer and dance teacher in China.
Bright Pandas brings my two worlds together. I bring Chinese culture, music, movement and hands-on learning to children, creating experiences where they learn through play, participation and discovery.
- Master’s degree, Monash UniversityGraduated in 2016
- 10 years in early childhood educationWorking with children aged 0 to 8 in Australia
- Former professional Chinese dancerBachelor’s degree in Dance and Choreography
- Play-based and child-centredInclusive, Montessori-inspired and hands-on
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What our clients say
Hear what teachers and communities have to say about their experience with Bright Pandas.
The children were captivated from start to finish. Days later they were still asking to do the fan dance again.
A beautifully planned incursion that tied in perfectly with our Lunar New Year learning. Every single student got involved.
Raina had our whole vacation care group dancing, laughing and trying new words in Mandarin. One of our most popular days.