Languages News
Lucie Dickens, Academic Dean of Languages
Year 7 Cultural Day
On 11 May, our Year 7 Languages students enthusiastically engaged in a range of fun cultural activities followed by a special Languages assembly. These activities ranged from a traditional Japanese drumming demonstration to French cooking.
It was brilliant that our students were able to meet and interact with native Japanese and French presenters and learn more about the Japanese and French cultures as they develop into global citizens.
Here are some comments from students about their experiences:
Stephanie Verginis, Year 7
Bonjour! We recently held the Year 7 French and Japanese languages Cultural Day. In French, students took part in a French Drama class, made delicious crepes and waffles, and had a go at European Handball (a popular sport in France).
To finish off the day, students in both French and Japanese attended a Languages Assembly, where guest speakers presented on the benefits of learning a different language.
Dan Carroll, Year 7
During the Year 7 Cultural Day, students took part in a range of fun activities including French cooking and Japanese drumming. After these activities, we went to an assembly where current and former VCE language students had conversations in either French or Japanese.
It was quite inspiring to see what can be achieved with some practice and dedication. We also talked about the amazing exchange system that Kilvington shares with schools in France and Japan, giving students yet another reason to continue studying a language.
Overall, the day was fun and meaningful and something that we all enjoyed.
Daniel Ortolan, Year 7
Those of us learning French did fun activities that expanded our knowledge of the language during the Year 7 Cultural Day. We had opportunities to try French acting, European handball and making crepes.
By far, the most popular activity was making and eating the crepes. The day ended with an assembly that outlined the range of experiences available for us throughout our time at Kilvington.
Josie Clyne, Year 7
Japanese language students had the chance to explore a range of different cultural activities as part of the Year 7 Cultural Day. First, we made our own shrink-art or 'shrinkies' keychain by tracing iconic Japanese characters with Guyton sensei.
Then, we learned the art of Japanese calligraphy with Sano sensei and Saito sensei, painting the kanji (Japanese language script) for Japan onto a sheet of paper.
Later, the combined Year 7 Japanese classes had a lesson in Japanese drumming (called Taiko) with the group AYA. Overall, it was a fabulous and fun way to learn about and celebrate Japanese culture!
どうぞよろしく
ジョシ