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Japanese Newsletter Week 7

Dear Parents and Carers,

We hope this newsletter finds you well. The last two weeks have been bustling with unique learning experiences, cultural celebrations and creative expression in our Japanese classroom.

Year 5 & 6 Sushi Day: Celebrating Year 6 Graduation Japanese Style

We recently celebrated the Year 6 students' upcoming graduation in a Japanese way, 'Sushi Day.' It was a wonderful experience for all involved. The students had the opportunity to learn how to roll their own sushi, and they even got to taste their creations!

We want to extend a special round of applause to those students who made and tried sushi for the very first time. Stepping out of one's comfort zone is always commendable. It's always wonderful to try new things, and they certainly did a fantastic job. We also would like to thank our amazing volunteers Naho san, Tomoe san and Ryoko san for their generous support for this event. 

Micki, Isla G and Olivia 5/6E

Year 3 & 4 Haiku: Exploring Wurundjeri Seasons

In Year 3 and 4, our students have been learning the rich and diverse culture of the Wurundjeri people. They have learned about the Wurundjeri seasons, which are deeply connected to the land and its rhythms.

As part of this exploration, our students have been introduced to 'haiku,' a traditional Japanese form of poetry. A haiku is a brief and descriptive poem consisting of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5. It's an excellent way to capture the essence of a moment of seasons in a few carefully chosen words.

We will be holding a 'Wurundjeri Season Haiku Contest' later this term, where our students will have the opportunity to showcase their creativity and understanding of the seasons they've been learning about. We're looking forward to reading their beautiful haiku creations and sharing their unique perspectives.

Haiku poem

Japanese Language Teacher

Junko Nichols