Konnichiwa Foxwell families and welcome back to Term 2 Japanese.

This term, our Japanese team is providing a range of opportunities for students to engage in Japanese outside of their classrooms.

EP Language World Championships

Congratulations to the following students who will be receiving awards for their efforts in last term’s EP Language World Championships:

Over the 10 days of the competition, Foxwell students answered 66, 872 questions, earned 22, 669 points and spent 158 hours on EP! Well done Foxwell Mariners!

Anime Club

This term, Yoshino Sensei will be running the popular Anime Club on Thursdays. The first film viewing is Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop and started last week. All year levels are welcome to attend and share future anime ideas. See below for details:

When: Thursdays from 11:40am

Where: H3.33 – Senior Games Room

Who: All year levels welcome

Japanese Tutorials

Students of all year levels will be able to access support and assistance in their Japanese studies during WIN (What I Need) time and the long lunch break on Fridays. During these sessions, students can receive help with their Japanese class work, assessment or a quiet space to study for Japanese with the help of one of our Japanese teachers.. Times and locations are below:

WIN time: Friday 7:45am – 8:35am in the Junior Learning Hub

Lunch break: Friday 11:30am – 12:20pm in E2.17

EP/ MLTAQ Online Speech Contest

An exciting opportunity for students to showcase their spoken language skills in a digital format is coming with the 2022 EP MLTAQ Online Speech Contest to be held soon in Term 2. While we are currently waiting on confirmation of the final details from the event convenors, all interested students are encouraged to contact Ms Vickers via email (rvick20@eq.edu.au) to express their interest. Further details will be shared via Student Notices in the coming weeks.

Kodomo no Hi

In Japan, Kodomo no Hi, or Children’s Day, is celebrated every year on May 5. On this day, children are respected and honoured for their individual strengths, and happiness is wished upon them. Koinobori (cloth carp streamers) are flown on poles outside of public buildings and private houses to bring luck and good fortune to the children inside. The carp is a symbol for strength, determination and perseverance. This week, some of our classes have been creating their own koinobori or making origami kabuto (samurai helmets) to symbolise our SPIRIT value of perseverance and decorate our Japanese classrooms.

Finally, we would like to share a sample of some Year 8 work from Term 1. Featured this week is the yurukyara jikoshoukai (self-introduction) created by Aneta-Rose in Year 8. A fantastic and creative effort – well done Aneta-Rose!