Year 8 Japanese: Wa to Watashi Exhibition

The Japanese team at Foxwell is thrilled to share a number of yurukyaras designed by our Year 8 students. For those who may be unfamiliar, a yurukyara is a Japanese term for a category of mascot characters used to promote a place, event, region or organisation. They are a staple of Japanese culture and are characterised by their kawaii (cute) and unique designs.  

As part of their assessment, our Year 8 students also engaged with the idea of the heart of Wa; the concept of harmony and unity in Japanese culture. They were tasked with creating their own yurukyara and writing a self-introduction and optional short story about their character, which helped them to connect with the yurukyara and understand its purpose.  

We are incredibly proud of our students' dedication to being responsible language learners, and hope that you will join us in celebrating their achievements. Students will be able to view the Wa to Watashi Exhibition video in their classes, which showcases the creativity and hard work of our Year 8 students during their Term 1 Japanese assessment.