Japanese

Welcome to nezumi doshi, The Year of the Rat!

Although it did not originate in Japan, the Oriental zodiac and the 12 animals that represent it have been embraced by the Japanese since around the 4th century. Often referred to as “Chinese New Year” it is now more commonly referred to as “Lunar New Year” to better reflect the many ethnic communities that celebrate it – it’s not just in China!

When people are born they are said to inherit some of the personalities of that year's animal. Those in a RAT year are said to be charming, smart, ambitious and hard-working. They have a tremendous capacity for pursing their goals. On the other hand, they can be cunning, calculating, and tight with money! What’s your oriental zodiac animal? http://japanesezodiac.com/

MELBOURNE JAPANESE SUMMER FESTIVAL - SAVE THE DATE!

Sunday 23rd February, 2020

Where: Federation Square, Melbourne
When: Sunday 23rd of February 2020 11:30 to 5:30pm

FREE ADMISSION

The Melbourne Japanese Summer Festival returns again in 2020 at Federation Square to delight Melbourne with all that Japan has to offer. Come down to Federation Square on Sunday 23 February 2020 from 11:30AM to 5:30PM.

STUDIO GHIBLI - JAPANESE MOVIES ON NETFLIX

Netflix announced over the holidays that for the first time ever, 21 films from the legendary anime Studio Ghibli would be arriving on Netflix on February 1st. These movies are popular world-wide and sure to become family favourites – check them out if you have Netflix!

JAPANESE PICTURE OF THE WEEK

A picture from the Sapporo Snow Festival which takes place every year for a week in February (4th – 11th this year). As the name implies, this festival is all about snow and ice sculptures.

Thanks - Earn & Learn

Our chosen Earn & Learn products from the 2019 Woolworths promotion recently arrived. We selected items to support programs across the whole school, including Literacy, Numeracy, Science, Art, Japanese, PE, Music, lunchtime clubs and Scotsburn. They have now been distributed for all students to use and benefit from.

THANK YOU for sending in those stickers!