Picnic at Daisy Hill Conservation Park

Daisy Hill Conservation Park
12 June 2019

It was a nice day when we set off for our annual picnic. It was Daisy Hill conservation Park with a Koala Centre right inside. 

We had a wonderful time enjoying food prepared by our master chef members. Then we visited the kaola centre where we found six of them, healthy and relaxed.

Then we had a walk along one of the walking trails to burn the energy after the big meal. It was such a great time to catch up with our dear members outside the classroom. 

Bee's twinkling dessert which was a popular

My 5 spices eggs and cucumber salad

There were more food on the table by our Master Chefs

Mr Huang did a nature stretch

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The lovely young at hearts Toppers

See you next year!

母親節2019花絮 Mother's Day 19

What's special for 2019 Mother's Day for TOP is that the Chinese painting classmates were added to  the celebration for the first time. This means diversity and member power has increased in the TOP circle.

Delicacies served in a 3-tier is a tradition in our celebration. Cakes and pastries chosen are fit for the Queens.

Then the party would not finish without a game. The display of anonymous childhood photos began the guessing game.  Thanks to the support of our gorgeous members who shared a wonderful moment of their past with us. 

Vicky got all correct names in the guess and got the mulberry essence donated by Mr Liang. Hurray!!

Mother's Day High Tea with beautiful calligraphy in the backdrop

The Guess Who game

Winner of the guessing game!

Co-celebrating dear See's birthday

Zucchini with salmon slices, tastes from heaven, by Freida

(from far left) Vicky, Janice, Phyllis, Grace

(front) Sandy and See

(from far right) Som, See , Mr Chen

Welcome 王寬 ( Far left See, Catherine, Jame, Wang)

Caring James with lots of patience

Great to see Greg after away for a few weeks

(far left)  Brenda, Fay, Greg,  Phyllis

Vicky with Mr Huang 黄奇貴老師 and 師母

Thanks 玉姐 for her help and her super spongy pandan cake

The flower girls, great job!

Couldn't resist not taking a photo with the beautiful art and food 

Thanks Yvonne for purchasing those brilliant flowers for our lovely mums

TOP team 2019

Happy Mother's Day  2019!

Calligraphy a big hit in Regional Toowoomba

Toowoomba Chinese New Year Festival
16 Feb 2019

Taking a break after arriving at the Information Centre of the town of Toowoomba

Finally came to the venue after 1 1/2 hours' drive

All the strong men started setting up

It's busy from the beginning

This dad was so proud of his December born babe, stressing her comfortable outfit was Taiwan-made

Tea ceremony was a hit this year

Visitors were keen to be part of the tea ceremony

Having a good chat with this lovely young-at-the heart lady

Mrs Chow's explanation was definitely impressive

Brenda at the kids' corner

Channel 7 was there to report the event and even covered us in their evening news

Dkota was happy with his Chinese name

Maris is from Czech Republic, working as a volunteer in Gold Coast, teaching sports to the handicapped. He couldn't spare a gold coin but I promised to give the lucky name scroll to him for free, inspired by his enthusiasm.

Young Indian lady has a long name

So glad to see Daphne, co-organiser of the event



Pack up time had come

Taking Mr Jiang to visit the Japanese Garden

Favourite shot spot

attracted by the mini waterfall

Enjoying each others' company in calligraphy and sightseeing

Sweetest moment of the day

It had been a wonderful day in Toowoomba, although throughout the 4-hour lucky scroll writing activity, we hardly had a break . We were overwhelmed by the passion of the local people, who appreciated our art and would like to bring home our blessings for the whole year. 

Last but not least, we thanked the USQ Student Guild who organised the event and especially to Daphne who guided me all the way through the administrative procedures. Without these beautiful people, our Toowoomba trip would not have been a success.

Our story could not end without thanking the devoted TOP members who made up the calligraphy squad, namely Mr Wang, Mr Jiang, Mr Huang, Sam, Liang, Iris, Brenda and honoured volunteer Mrs Chow. It was a long day starting from 7:45am -5:00pm  Without the passion, we could not make it. 

Lastly, the backstage crew who didn't go there but had helped so much in the preparation.

Thank you and see you next year!