Dates: Monday 26 September to Thursday 29 September 2016

• Venue: The Japan Foundation, Sydney
• Target: Primary and Secondary Teachers (Years 5-10 [Australia], Years 7-10 [New Zealand])
• Who can apply: Teachers currently working and Pre-Service Teachers
• Seminar Fee: There will be no participation fee
• Applicants can apply for the Travel Grant for Professional Development Event.
• Application Deadline: 1 August 2016

More information can be found at: http://jpf.org.au/pd/seminars/intensive.html
Contact: Maki Russell-Smith | Program Coordinator
Japanese Language Department
The Japan Foundation, Sydney
02 8239 0055 (Reception)
W: www.jpf.org.au | TW: @JPFSydney | FB: japanfoundationsydney
 

Ritsumeikan University are holding an information session for high school students in Australia to find out about their undergraduate degrees. 
Date: Sunday 6th March 2016 4:30pm-5:30pm
Venue: Function Room at Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central (431-439 Pitt Street, Sydney)
Organiser: Ritsumeikan University
Courses: International Relations, Policy Science, Information Science and Engineering
Please see the flyer at the following URL:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3nxIoRpfUzoSEVuSFhLb0hldTQ/view?usp=sharing

March 11 is the fifth anniversary of the devastating 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.
Big Bento Lunch is a fundraising initiative and this year the funds raised will support the Taylor Anderson Memorial Fund. Hosting a Big Bento Lunch is as easy as gathering as a group of friends or class mates and eating some delicious Japanese food! For further details go to http://www.victassa.jetaa.org.au/big-bento-lunch/

Dear Minna no Kyozai users,
We sincerely thank you for using our website "Minna no Kyozai." ​http://minnanokyozai.jp/　　
The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa is conducting a questionnaire regarding the website“Minna no Kyozai.”
The valuable feedbacks received form everyone will make use for managing and operating our website in future, and we would appreciate your cooperation with the questionnaire.
How to Answer the Questionnaire 
It is a questionnaire through the Internet. (Japanese version only)
　https://ez-enquete-01.com/enq/?com=sakuramusashi-2015&id=20160210101529
　* The question of open-ended, please answer in English or Japanese.
　* The period of the questionnaire survey is February 23, 2016 - March 8, 2016(JST)
Personal Information and the Purpose of the Questionnaire 
Your answers will be tabulated and analyzed after excluding information that can identify individuals, and will be used for evaluation and improvement of "Minna no Kyozai." Your answers will never be used for any other purpose. We look forward to your cooperation and responses.
　　　　　　　　　 

AFS Intercultural Programs is looking for host families for 4 Japanese students arriving on 18th March 2016. A flyer is attached. For further enquiries call 1300 131 736 or email: john.shuey@afs.org 

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Years 7 - 12 (0.6 Part Time) 
Approval to teach Japanese. 22/02/2016 - 08/04/2016. 
Email CRAIG.DUNNE@det.nsw.edu.au or phone 02 4729 0777.

A casual teacher is required from 21st March until 8th April (last 4 weeks of Term 1) to take a long service leave replacement at Model Farms High School, Baulkham Hills. The load is 2 Year 7 classes (one is a shared music class the other is a GandT taster course in Japanese), 3 Yr 8 classes using Hai 1 resources, a Year 9 class and a Year 10 class using Obento Deluxe.
Please email Virginia.leghorn@det.nsw.edu.au
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Pittwater High School is seeking a Japanese teacher to relieve for 3 weeks of Long Service Leave from 14th March until 1st April inclusive. ESL qualification is preferable but not essential.
The school is located in Sydney's Northern Beaches area. The teaching load includes Years 7, 8 and 11 Beginners Japanese, as well as EAL/D (ESL) support.
Interested teachers should email Alyce Peruzzi (HT Admin)  alyce.peruzzi1@det.nsw.edu.au 
Please attach any relevant documentation.

A casual teacher is required from 14th March until 8th April (last 4 weeks of Term 1) to take a long service leave replacement at Menai High School. The load is five Year 7 classes, a Year 9 class and a Year 10 class using Obento Deluxe and Obento Supreme resources.
Please email Noha Sayed at NOHA.SAYED@det.nsw.edu.au​ or call on 95437000.
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The Japanese Government Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship 2016 for Teacher Training Category is now open. This scholarship is offered to teachers of primary school, high school or college level and who have more than five years of teaching experience as of 1 April 2016. (Tertiary teachers are not eligible to apply). Please note that this scholarship is not just for teachers of Japanese language. 
More information can be found on the Embassy of Japan website at: www.au.emb-japan.go.jp
Applications are due 10 March 2016.
Further enquiries: cultural@cb.mofa.go.jp or (02) 6272 7268
Please see the attached flyer for details.
Jennifer Schroeder
Information and Culture Section
Consulate-General of Japan, Sydney
Tel: 02 9250 1000 [9.30-12.30; 13.30-17.30]
www.sydney.au.emb-japan.go.jp
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