Japanese News

Word of the Week

How did you go with the phrase of the week?

1. Good morning: Ohayo gozaimasu (sounds like “Oh Ha Yo, Go Zai mus”)

2. Hello (afternoon greeting): Kon-nichi wa (sounds like “kohn niche wah”)

3. Good evening: Kon-ban wa (sound like “kohn bun wah”)

This week, it is super short and easy. We learn to say ‘Yummy!’ and “It’s delicious!”.

When it’s suitable, please try them 😊

Oishii! (yum)

Oishii desu! (delicious/politer version)

Web Exchange 

On Monday, 27th May,  two Year 6 classes had an opportunity to meet and talk with Niigata Daigaku Elementary School students in Niigata, Japan. 

Both Gardenvale PS students and Niigata students exchanged short self-introductions, sang a song, and asked and answered questions each other about their favourite food, anime, and general cultural questions. 

Japanese students were impressed with our students with good Japanese intonations and pronunciation. Well done / Yoku dekimashita! 

Japanese Class Dojo

Prep to Grade 2 student’s parents and guardians received Japanese Class Dojo log-in information. 

Please note the following things to register your email address for your child/children. 

1. Class Dojo is a Free App, and even though it keeps reminding you to make a payment unless you would like special features, please remember that you can still view your child/children’s updates.
2. After scanning the QR code from your device, you will be prompted to register/create your account. Please enter your email address and create your password.
3. Class Dojo will send you an email to confirm if your email address is correct. 
4. Once you accept the registration, Class Dojo will send you a login code to your email account.
5. Please put the login code sent from Class Dojo to join the Japanese Class Dojo.
6. Please click on Story at the bottom to view songs and other notices from sensei.
7. Enjoy! 

Nishikawa sensei