Japanese Term 3

Prep students have been exploring the traditional Japanese fairy tale Momotarō (Peach Boy). Through this engaging story, they have been learning new Japanese vocabulary and building confidence in storytelling. Students have been listening, repeating and retelling parts of the story as they develop their understanding of Japanese language and culture.

Years 1 and 2 have been enjoying the Japanese fairy tale Omusubi Kororin (The Rolling Rice Ball). Students have been learning vocabulary and sentences through the story, using fun action cues and movements to help them remember the new language. Combining language with actions has made learning memorable and has given students a fun way to practise their Japanese.

Years 3 and 4 have been learning how to talk about the weather and places around the world in Japanese. Students have been building their vocabulary while learning to describe different weather conditions and locations. They have also been practising the beautiful Japanese song Niji (Rainbow), developing their pronunciation, rhythm and confidence through singing.

Years 5 and 6 have been learning about sports and action verbs. Students have been developing their vocabulary for different sports while practising verbs in the past tense and negative forms. They have been putting these language structures into practice through speaking and classroom activities, building their ability to communicate more independently in Japanese.

It has been a busy term, with every year level developing their Japanese language skills while discovering more about Japanese stories, culture and traditions. We are very proud of the enthusiasm and confidence our students have shown in their Japanese learning!

Ryoko Yamaoka