Japanese

Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship – 2020 Teacher

20/12/2019

The Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship 2020 Teacher Training Category is now open, and applications close on Wednesday 26 February 2020.

Details and application forms are available on the Embassy of Japan in Canberra website https://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/education_mext_scholarship_en.html. Please address any enquiries to the Embassy via cultural-application@cb.mofa.go.jp or (02) 6273 3244.

I realise you must be very busy at the end of the school year, but we would greatly appreciate it if you could promote this study opportunity to your fellow teachers through your networks.

The Japanese Studies Category for undergraduates is also open and information can be found on the same page above.

Position available – Northern Beaches Secondary College, Balgowlah Boys Campus

12/11/2019

Northern Beaches Secondary College, Balgowlah Boys Campus is looking for a temporary full-time Japanese and EAL/D teacher for 2020, with the potential for extending to a permanent position. Applicants must have Department of Education teaching approval.

For further information and to express interest, please contact Ian Host.

Position available – Kogarah High School

6/11/2019

Kogarah High School is urgently seeking a full-time Japanese/French teacher from Week 6 to the end of the year. The teaching load consists of Year 8 Japanese, Year 8 French and Year 9 and 10 Japanese elective.

For further information and details, please contact Gaelle Homma.

Visiting the Tanken Centre

5/11/2019

Dear teachers,

We would like to thank you for your continued support of the Tanken Centre.

If you are interested in bringing your students for a visit, we have Weeks 9 and 10 available. It will be a fun day to celebrate the end of the year!

The centre bookings for 2020 are now open. Please contact us on 02 9542 5745 or 02 9542 5746 to secure your preferred date. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Please follow us on Twitter at Tanken Centre where we share news about Japan and provide useful material for Japanese classes.

Saturday School of Community Languages – seeking Stage 6 Japanese teachers for 2020

30/10/2019

Expressions of interest are invited from teachers interested in teaching classes for Stage 6 Japanese in Context or Japanese and Literature at the Saturday School of Community Languages.

Please see the attached EOI for the further information or contact Sana Zreika on 02 9244 5748.

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2020 Japanese Teachers' Conference – we need your feedback!

28/10/2019

The Languages and Culture team would like to hear from you as we start planning the 2020 Japanese Teachers' Conference.

We are interested in hearing your opinions regarding the format, types of workshops, content and any other suggestions you may have.

The link to the survey is https://forms.gle/ZVHtrXPCduuG8LNM6.

We value your time and feedback and ask that you complete this survey by Monday 11 November.

どうもありがとうございます。

Seeking practicum placement – Japanese

24/10/2019

A Master of Teaching secondary student from the Australian Catholic University is seeking a practicum placement in Japanese for Term 4 2019 or Term 1 2020. The preferred location is within a 1 hour commute from Strathfield.

If you are able to assist please contact Mi Re.

Position available – Kogarah High School

21/10/2019

Kogarah High School is looking for a full-time Japanese/French teacher from Week 6 to the end of the year. The teaching load consists of Year 8 Japanese, Year 8 French and Year 9 and 10 Japanese elective.

For further information and details, please contact Gaelle Homma.

Nihongo Tanken Centre – Term 4 availability

15/10/2019

Due to cancellations, the following dates are still available: 4 November, 5 November, 7 November and 22 November.

If you are interested in bringing in your students, please contact nihongo.tanken@det.nsw.edu.au.

The centre bookings for 2020 have opened – contact us to secure your preferred date now. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Please follow us on Twitter at Tanken Centre where we share news about Japan and provide useful materials for Japanese classes.

Japanese Teachers Association of NSW – primary TeachMeet

10/10/2019

The event will be held on Saturday 2 November at Balgowlah PS.

Register at http://www.jtan.org.au/eventsshow.php?id=125 .

Please contact susan.palmer3@det.nsw.edu.au for more information.