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The Durham Chinese School (DCS) was originally founded in 1998 by Dr Jinping Du and Dr Wenbin Wei, born from a local community initiative. DCS is an independently run and governed by volunteers from the local community.

From 2002, the school was led by Dr Yan Liu, with support from local organisations like CANER (Chinese Association North East Region) and Durham Sixth Form College. DCS has a successful track record of collaboration and partnerships with local mainstream schools and the education authority. Classes were held at Durham Johnston School until 2012. In September 2012, in its 15th year, the school relocated to its current premises at Elvet Hill House, Durham University, adjacent to Durham Oriental Museum – a partnership that continues to benefit our students and community.

Starting with approximately 10 students in 2002, DCS has grown rapidly over the years, now serving a diverse group of students and families. We provide language classes and interest clubs every Sunday during term time. Our dedicated team includes six language teachers and there were interest clubs like dancing, art, and chess. The school is governed by a management committee of four volunteers and supported by a Parent-Teacher Association with four volunteers.

DCS is committed to providing high-quality Mandarin language and Chinese culture education, helping children achieve outstanding results in nationally recognised examinations. We are believed to be the only organisation in the County Durham area to provide Mandarin teaching for children from five years old. We also contribute by providing teaching resources and know-how and have a track record of attracting external funding for educational and cultural purposes.

In our increasingly interconnected world, proficiency in Chinese language and understanding of Chinese culture offer significant educational, professional, and personal benefits, fostering communication and understanding across cultures. DCS believes that strengthening this education provides valuable skills and cultural understanding that benefit individuals and contributes to the richness of communities in the City and County of Durham and beyond. Our mission is to build bridges through education.

DCS is strictly politically neutral and operates independently of any political or governmental influence. We focus solely on education, cultural exchange, and community development. We are committed to being a safe, welcoming, and non-political space for children and families of all backgrounds. We welcome learners of all school ages, regardless of background or ethnicity, who are interested in learning Chinese or engaging with Chinese culture. Our school community is inclusive and open to everyone.

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Classroom in Gilesgate Sixth Form 2002-2005 Classroom in Durham Johnston Crossgate Moor 2009-2012
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Classroom in Durham University since 2012 Year 2018 School Committee Members

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杜伦中文学校 (DCS) 最早由杜进平博士和魏文斌博士于 1998 年创立，起源于一项本地社区倡议。DCS 由本地社区的志愿者自主组织和管理，独立运作。

自 2002 年起，学校由刘彦博士接管运营，并得到东北英格兰华人协会 (CANER) 和杜伦 Sixth Form 学院等本地机构的支持。DCS 在与本地主流学校和教育机构的合作方面有着成功的记录，提供教学资源和经验。学校早期曾在杜伦 Johnston 学校授课，直至 2012 年。2012 年 9 月，学校成立 15 周年之际，迁至杜伦大学 Elvet Hill House 现址，毗邻杜伦东方博物馆——这项合作持续造福着我们的学生和社区。

DCS 于 2002 年约有 10 名学生，经过多年发展，学生人数迅速增长，现已服务于一个多元化的学生和家庭群体。我们在学期内的每个周日提供中文语言课程。我们有一支敬业的团队，包括六位语言教师，曾经教授舞蹈、美术和象棋等兴趣班。学校由一个由四位志愿者组成的管理委员会管理，并得到一个由四位志愿者组成的家长教师协会的支持。

DCS 致力于提供高质量的中文语言和文化教育，帮助孩子们在国家认可的考试中取得优异成绩。我们被认为是杜伦郡地区唯一为五岁以上儿童提供中文教学的机构。我们也通过提供教学资源和经验做出贡献，并在吸引用于教育和文化目的的外部资金方面有着良好记录。

在日益互联互通的全球化世界中，掌握中文语言和了解中华文化带来显著的教育、职业和个人益处，促进跨文化的沟通与理解。DCS 相信，加强这方面的教育能够提供宝贵的技能和文化理解，惠及个人，并为杜伦市及郡以及更广泛社区的丰富性做出贡献。我们的使命是通过教育搭建沟通桥梁。

DCS 严格保持政治中立，独立于任何政治或政府影响。我们专注于教育、文化交流和社区发展。我们致力于为来自不同背景的儿童和家庭提供一个安全、友好、非政治化的空间。我们欢迎所有对学习中文或了解中华文化感兴趣的适龄青少年儿童，无论其背景或族裔。我们的学校社区是包容和开放的，欢迎所有人。

Current School Committee Members and Teachers

Current Members

Head Teacher: Mr Haoyang Liu
校长: 刘浩洋
Lead System Engineer at Cambridge Insight, Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Profile		 Deputy Head Teacher: Dr Jie Li
副校长: 李杰
Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity & Networks, Department of Computing & Games
Centre for Digital Innovation at Teesside University
Profile		 Secretary General: Prof Baojiu Li
秘书长: 李宝九
Professor in the Department of Physics at Durham University
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Deputy Secretary General: Prof Baojiu Li
副秘书长: 杨莉松
Research Associate in the Department of Chemistry at Durham University
Profile		 Treasurer: Ms Cong Lin
财务主任: 丛邻
Finance Director of JP Linc Accountants Limited		 Teaching Coordinator: Dr Jinyun Wang
教务主任: 王静芸
Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Durham University
Profile

Former Members

  • 2019-2023: Mr Haoyang Liu (Head Teacher), Dr Jie Li (Deputy Head Teacher), Professor Hongjian Sun (Secretary General), Ms Lin Cong (Treasurer), Dr Karen Lai (Teaching Coordinator)
  • 2018-2019: Mr Haoyang Liu (Chair), Dr Li Ding (Deputy Chair), Ms Xiaoyu Yan (Secretary), Ms Meihua Gan (Treasurer), Ms Lin Wang (Teaching Coordinator) and Mrs Chai Yok Gao (Parent Governor)
  • 2017-2018: Dr Mamty Sunuodula (Chair), Ms Xiaoyu Yan (Secretary), Ms Meihua Gan (Treasurer), Mr Haoyang Liu (Deputy Chair), Ms Lin Wang (Teaching Coordinator) and Mrs Chai Yok Gao (Parent Governor)
  • 2016-2017: Dr Mamty Sunuodula (Chair), Dr Jinlin Hu / Mrs Chai Yok Gao (Secretary), Ms Meihua Gan (Treasurer), Mr Haoyang Liu (Deputy Chair), and Ms Lin Wang (Acting Teaching Coordinator)
  • 2014-2016: Dr Mamty Sunuodula (Chair), Dr Jinlin Hu (Secretary), Ms Meihua Gan (Treasurer), Mr Haoyang Liu (Deputy Chair), and Dr JinHua Mathias (Teaching Coordinator)
  • 2012-2014: Dr Mamty Sunuodula (Chair), Dr Jinlin Hu (Secretary), Ms Fiona Chan (Treasurer), Dr Lisong Yang (Deputy Chair), and Dr JinHua Mathias (Teaching Cordinator)
  • 2009-2012: Dr Wei Song (Chair), Dr Jinlin Hu (Secretary), Mr Philip Cordery (Treasurer), Dr Mamty Sunuodula (Deputy Chair), and Dr Chunyang Wei (Teaching Cordinator)
  • 2008-2009: Dr Yan Liu (Chair), Dr Anwei Feng (Secretary), Mr Philip Cordery (Treasurer), Dr Chunyang Wei (Assistant Chair), and Dr Jinlin Hu (Assistant Secretary)
  • 2005-2008: Dr Yan Liu (Chair), Dr Anwei Feng (Secretary), and Mr Philip Cordery (Treasurer)
  • 2004-2005: Dr Yan Liu (Chair), Dr Yi Zhou (Secretary), and Mr Philip Cordery (Treasurer)
  • 2003-2004: Dr Yan Liu (Chair), Dr Yi Zhou (Secretary and Treasurer)
  • 2002-2003: Dr Yan Liu (Chair), Dr Yi Zhou (Secretary), and Dr Wenbin Wei (Treasurer)
  • 1998-2002: Dr Jinping Du (Chair), Dr Wenbin Wei (Treasurer)
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