2021 is a year of the Ox, starting from February 12th, 2021 (Chinese lunar New Year Day) and lasting until January 31st, 2022. It is a Metal Ox year.

The years of the Ox in the Chinese Horoscope are: 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, and 2021. In the Chinese Zodiac, the Ox is very hardworking and patient. If you are an ox it is believed that you are a good listener and have very strong opinions.

Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is China's most important festival. The celebration of Chinese New Year starts from 12th Feb the New Year Day to 26th Feb the Lantern Festival.

In class, Year 3 students made a red envelope. Chinese people love the colour red and see red as the symbol of energy, happiness and good luck. Sending red envelopes is a way to send good wishes and luck (as well as money). Year 7-10 students made an ox paper craft, Year 11-12 students tasted a Chinese snack and learned Majiang.