Mama Dojo is offering interactive incursions in 2021 for schools in NSW.

​Games Boy JP investigates aspects of Japanese culture through interactive theatre, with level appropriate Japanese language featured throughout. There is an optional workshop available after the performance in which students learn additional games and related vocabulary. There is currently availability for NSW schools from 3 May – 6 June.
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Show information can be found online. To make a booking or find out further information please email Mama Dojo.

Australian Olympic Connect Tomodachi 2021 Program
The Tomodachi 2021 Program is structured to promote international connections between young people in 2 countries, fostering a learning environment which provides a unique insight into each country’s customs, lifestyle and activities in the lead up to and during the Olympic Games.
 
Australian/Japanese schools and their respective language educators will be invited to participate through a registration process. Classes will be matched according to age or year level, and the program is available for students aged between 10-16 years old. Educators will be introduced, and contact details shared. A communication guide will be provided, with suggested themes to assist in meaningful collaboration. Educators are encouraged to engage in regular communication from the commencement of the program.

Important dates:
22 February – registrations open
19 April – registrations close
1-19 April – classes connected and educators introduced
19 April-23 July – program active

Further details about the program, including registration details, can be found online. 
 
Online seminar – Marugoto textbooks

The Japan Foundation is conducting a series of seminars for Japanese teachers introducing the Marugoto Japanese language and culture textbooks.

"Japanese Learning For Communication -A Marugoto Approach" is a series of 2 seminars in April and May. With a focus on the Elementary (A2) level, participants will learn about a teaching method based on audio input. Both sessions are conducted in Japanese.
 
Audio Input For Communication
April 18 2021, 1-3:30 pm AEST
Registrations open: 19 March 2021  
Registrations close: 13 April 2021 

Cost: The cost is free but registrations are essential.

Please note that this seminar covers the same content as the Marugoto seminar held in March and November 2020.
 
Understanding Grammar For Communication
May 16 2021, 1-3:30 pm AEST
Registrations open: 19 April 2021
Registrations close: 11 May 2021 

Cost: The cost is free but registrations are essential.

Please not that this seminar covers the same content as the Marugoto seminar held in December 2020.
 
Further details and registration information can be found online.
 
Japanese cooking workshops with Chef Dekura 🍣
Chef Dekura is continuing his popular school incursions in 2021. Participants have the opportunity to learn the values, traditions and history of Japan through hands-on cooking lessons with Chef Dekura. The workshops include a wide variety of maki-sushi styles, tea ceremony, shojin ryori, and cha-kaiseki ryori. Booking information and 2021 workshop details can be found on the information sheet.
 
Employment opportunities
Japanese teacher – Caringbah High School
A position is available at Caringbah High School to cover for a teacher on leave from 11 May to 4 June 2021. Please contact Richard Riley  for further information.
 
Japanese speaker – Australian Olympic Committee
The Australian Olympic Committee is seeking a Japanese speaker to travel to Japan during the Olympics to take on the role of a language translator. Please contact Hee-Kyung Lee for further information.

​The Nihongo Tanken Centre (located on the grounds of Kirrawee HS) is seeking a Japanese teacher to fill a full-time temporary position for Terms 2-4 2021.
 
Start date: 19 April 2021
Finish date: 17 December 2021
 
The Nihongo Tanken Centre provides an authentic Japanese immersion environment where students can use and further develop their Japanese language skills. From the initial welcome to the last goodbye, all communication is in Japanese, with centre staff experienced in communicating effectively with both Japanese and non-Japanese speakers from Kindergarten to Year 12. The centre offers 4-hour excursions for students K-12 from all educational sectors, online speaking sessions for Stage 6, as well as April and July holiday workshops for HSC students.
 
The successful applicant will support the development and implementation of innovative and effective Japanese language programs at the Tanken Centre.
 
Selection criteria:

• 1. Native speaker or near native speaker proficiency in Japanese.
• 2. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement engaging Japanese language programs for students within the K-12 range, including support materials.
• 3. Demonstrated ability to integrate ICTs into language programs.
• 4. Ability to work as a team member, working collaboratively with the Tanken Centre staff.

 
Please complete the attached expression of interest (EOI) and the attached application form, including the names and contact details of 2 referees. Your EOI should address the selection criteria and be no more than no more than 3 pages in length
 
Applications close 5 pm on Tuesday 30 March 2021.
 
Please email your application with the subject line ‘Tanken Centre EOI’ to Elisabeth.robertson@det.nsw.edu.au
 
Applicants must have DoE approval to teach.

Bookings
Please note that the Tanken Centre visits are fully booked for Terms 1-3 2021.

April online holiday workshop for Year 12
The Tanken Centre is facilitating Year 12 holiday workshop for Continuers on Thursday 8 April 2021.

Further details and the application form are available in the attached file. Please send the application form (page 2 only) at your earliest convenience to secure a place.

Please kindly note that these workshops are offered to the NSW public schools only.
Students who attend the April online holiday workshop are ineligible to attend the July workshop.
 
Kind regards,
​Nihongo Tanken Japanese Language Centre
nihongo.tanken@det.nsw.edu.au