Our People

Philip Chui JP

Philip Chui JP has served several terms as President of Chinese Fellowship of Victoria while also acting as School Chairman. In recognition of his community contribution, he was appointed a Justice of the Peace and received awards for volunteering, community achievement and multicultural service, as well as a Whitehorse small and medium business award. His dedication has played an important part in the school’s achievements and in helping generations of students maintain their connection with Chinese culture.

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Dr Linda Huang

Experienced educator Dr Linda Huang previously served as school principal. A much-loved teacher earlier in her career, she remained committed to Chinese cultural education after moving to Australia, alongside her medical practice. She advocated creating opportunities to experience Chinese culture and adapting teaching to the Australian setting through lively, engaging lessons. Her commitment to education, teaching quality and support for teachers and students helped lay the foundations for the school’s success.

Dr Yali Shao

Dr Yali Shao holds a doctorate and has more than 20 years of experience in Chinese language teaching. She has taught VCE Chinese at Chinese Fellowship Chinese School and worked as a VCAA assessor since 1995. Students benefit from her academic background, knowledge of VCE Chinese teaching and extensive experience in Victoria’s Chinese education system.

Dr Shao combines strong encouragement with high expectations for every student. She regularly reviews and updates a comprehensive curriculum across varied areas of Chinese learning, helping VCE students reach their potential and prepare for assessment. Her teaching experience makes a distinctive contribution to the quality of Chinese education at the school.