The new Extension resource workshop on 11 May is now NESA Registered PD. Completing this workshop contributes to 4.5 hours of NESA Registered PD addressing 6.2.2 and 7.4.2 of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

• Please do not forget to apply for Continuers Day (1 June), Beginners Day (15 June) and the Online Year 12 Speaking Day (29 June). Student names are to be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance.


• Any teachers wishing to conduct speaking practice in one of the above speaking events, please contact Megumi Mamone at jtan.workshop@gmail.com – we will be grateful for your contribution and it will be good experience for teachers!

 
JAPAN FOUNDATION SYDNEY – Teaching Materials Grant
This grant is for schools in Australia who wish to supplement their budget to purchase teaching materials for their Japanese language program. There are 2 kinds of programs in this grant. Please check the guidelines below to determine which program you should apply for:
1.      establishing new program
2.      expanding existing program.

The application deadline has been extended to Monday 20 May 2019.
For further details and application procedures, please see 
https://jpf.org.au/language/for-teachers/grants/teaching-materials-grants/

Available dates
Due to cancellations, the following dates are now available:
- 28 May
- 31 May
- 3 June
- 17 June.
 
We are also looking for a Year 9 group to combine with another group on Thursday 15 August.
 
If you are interested in any of the above dates, please contact us.
 
July holiday workshops for Year 12
We are facilitating the following HSC holiday workshops:
- 10 and 11 July – Beginners
- 16 and 17 July – Continuers
- 19 July – Extension.
 
Further details and the application form are attached. Please send the application form at your earliest continence.

For more information contact:
Nihongo Tanken Centre
Email: nihongo.tanken@det.nsw.edu.au
T: 02 9542 5745

The Japanese Government 2020 MEXT Scholarship – Research and Undergraduate applications are now open.
 
Application forms and details (including the application timeline) are available on the Embassy of Japan website: http://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/education_mext_scholarship_en.html
 
The deadline for applications is 5pm Tuesday 11 June 2019. 
 
Any enquiries should be addressed to the MEXT Scholarship Advisor at the Embassy of Japan in Canberra via 02 6273 3244 or cultural-application@cb.mofa.go.jp (please include a phone number).

Belmont High School is seeking a full-time/part-time temporary Years 8-9 Japanese teacher, commencing at the start of Term 2 for the duration of Terms 2, 3 and 4.

The teaching load is as follows:
- Term 2 will require 5 days/week full-time.
- Terms 3 and 4 will require 2 days/week in a job share role.

To apply for the position and for further information, please contact Patricia Dybell (Head Teacher, HSIE) at patricia.dybell@det.nsw.edu.au

The latest edition of JTAN’s newsletter is now available. It includes information on:
- JTAN Culture Day (8 May) – an excellent excursion opportunity for students (please apply by 24 April)
- the winners of the 2018 JTAN Yokai Competition (winning entries will be displayed in Kinokuniya from 7             April)

• - MJS grant details​

- Noosa workshop flyers (registered professional learning).

The MJS Centre (Japanese Studies Centre for Teaching Development) would like to invite applicants to apply for a MJS grant for Japanese language teachers in Australia.

Departmental teachers: Applicants would need to discuss and obtain support for their project from their principal before submitting their application online and follow the relevant guidelines and policies. 

Grant applications need to be submitted online via https://mqedu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8css6ePZJXT2gw5 by 1 May 2019.
 
Grant description
The MJS Centre’s grant scheme is provided by the Nippon Foundation Fund for Japanese Language Education Program (NFJLEP). All grant recipients will also receive a lifetime membership of the NFJLEP Fellows.  
 
The grant scheme is designated to support the professional development of Japanese language teachers anywhere in Australia to enhance their aptitude to become leading exponents of the Japanese language in Australian schools. 
 
The grant may be used for example for language/cultural immersion and/or field work in Japan, enrolment in a formal Japanese language course, conference presentation and/or teaching relief for such activities. It may also be used collectively (such as by a group lead by a Japanese language teacher) for the development/establishment of a workshop, website or resources for the professional development of Japanese language teachers.  
 
Each grant, of the seven (7) available, will provide $3,000 to the successful applicant. The MJS Centre Committee will make the final decision regarding the allocation of each grant and no further correspondence or communication shall be entered into once a decision has been made.
 
Eligibility and conditions

• Applicants must be Japanese language teachers, currently working in a primary or secondary school (full-time or part-time) in Australia.


• The applicant must clearly articulate the aim, significance, benefit(s), justifiable budget and details of proposed activity. CV must be provided.


• Provision of supporting documents (for example confirmed acceptance of a conference presentation, agreement for a journal/book, book chapter publication, acceptance from a host Japanese organisation, receipt/enrolment record for a Japanese language course, supervisor’s agreement, a reference letter) will be beneficial.


• The applicant must only be one person even in the case of a collectively developed project.
• The grant must be fully spent by the end of 2019.


• Grant recipients will be required to submit a completion report via the MJS website, by 1 Feb 2020.

Please email arts.mjscentre@mq.edu.au and/or mio.bryce@mq.edu.au if you require any further information. 

Gosford HS is seeking a part-time (0.8 FTE) teacher with approval to teach Japanese with willingness to teach French. The position is for 29 April to 26 September 2019, teaching Years 8-12.

Applicants for this position are requested to submit an expression of interest. 

For further information or to apply, please contact Adrienne.Scalese2@det.nsw.edu.au or phone 02 4325 2048.