Introducing Minori 

 

Below is a letter of introduction from Minori.

If you see Minori at Kalinda, please take the time to introduce yourself and say hello!

Hello,  My name is MINORI ICHIHASHI. I come from Japan. I have been working at an elementary school for 7 years in Japan. Last year, I was in charge of Grade 3 students. They are 8 or 9 years old.

Since last week, I have been the Japanese Intern at Kalinda. This is the first time that I have come to Australia. So, I am very excited about everything!

I like animals, sports, and some performances, like Kendama, which is one of the Japanese traditional toys, and so on. And, I like horseback riding!

I would like to see many famous Australian animals and sports. And I would like to share about Japan with you and the students. 

I am studying English now. So, I am not very good at English. But I appreciate it if we can talk to each other. I am looking forward to talking with you.  Nice to meet you.

~My Monday’s Lesson~

Grade 5

This Monday, I told the grade 5 students about the Japanese traditional street performance. The name is “Nankin-Tamasudare.” We can dance Nankin-Tamasudare with Sudare. Sudare is a dancing tool made of bamboo. With Sudare, we can make the fishing rod, the bridge, the gate, the light of Budda, and so on.

At first, the students enjoyed watching the performance.  They said “Wow!” and “Cool!” every time they watched the tricks. They looked excited.

After that, they tried Nankin-Tamasudare wearing the special costume. They tried several tricks and all enjoyed it very much. 

I was so glad that I could see their nice smiles. 

Thank you so much for giving me this amazing opportunity.

Foundation

In Japan, “Children's Day” is coming soon. The date is the 5th of May. So, the Foundation students have been learning about the day since last week with Mrs. White.

And this week, we made Koinobori and Kabuto. Koinobori (Carp streamer) is a carp-shaped windsock and Kabuto is a samurai hermit. They are displayed during the day in Japan. These are symbols of strength and success.

I made Kabuto with the students. It was a little difficult for them to make. But, they enjoyed making and coloring Kabuto. Some of them made their one so colorful.

After making it, they wore Kabuto and went back to the classroom. They were nice to everyone! 

I was so happy to share Japanese culture with them!

Thank you.