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Japan Foundation intensive seminar 

27/7/2016

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This is a fantastic opportunity for developing Japanese language skills and networking with other
Japanese teachers across Australia and New Zealand. 
  • Date: Monday 26 September to Thursday 29 September 2016
  • Venue: The Japan Foundation, Sydney
  • Target: primary and secondary teachers (Y5-10 [Australia], Y7-10 [New Zealand])
  • Who can apply: Current teachers and pre-service teachers
  • There is no participation fee. Applicants can apply for the Travel Grant for Professional Development Event. 
  • Application Deadline: 1 August 2016
Further information and application forms can be accessed at http://jpf.org.au/pd/seminars/intensive.html
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Ryokan in Balmain 

26/7/2016

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Ryokan Gojyuan is a small traditional Japanese style guest house in Balmain which also provides a variety of workshops and events. The Ryokan is celebrating it's 3rd birthday with a A Little Bit of Japan in Balmain public open day with demonstrations and workshops. This will take place on Sunday 7 August 2016 from 10am-5pm. Further information can be found at the Ryokan Gojyuan website. 
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Japanese Language speech Contest at Macquarie University 

26/7/2016

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Applications for the Japanese Language Speech contest close on Friday 19 August 2016.
The speech contest is held at 
Macquarie University on Saturday 10 September 2016. 
New High School Wakaba Division invites students enrolled in Stage 4 Japanese, Stage 5 and Stage 6 Beginners Japanese to participate in the contest using their creativity and level-appropriate Japanese. The main objective is to provide an opportunity for beginners to take part in an official Japanese language event in the community. We hope it will be a wonderful opportunity for them to meet students from other schools with the similar interest. 
 
There will be lots of activities including costumes, furoshiki wrapping, etc. during lunch time. 
Teachers, please kindly promote the speech contest to your students. All food and drinks will be provided. 
 
We are hoping that students outside Sydney metropolitan area may be able to attend. Accommodation on campus is available for those students and teachers who may need to travel a long distance.

All students will receive a certificate and participation prize. The 1st and 2nd Prize winners from high school  division (except for Wakaba Division)  will progress to the National Contest to be held on Saturday 8 October in Sydney. 
 
Information, hints for speech writing and resources are available to download below or at http://www.mq.edu.au/research/centres_and_groups/macquarie_japanese_studies_centre/
Please note that all applications must be received online via this link https://mqedu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_er0v0F2zy7bB66h by 19 August 2016. 
We look forward to meeting you and your students at the contest. Thank you for your support.
Kind regards 
Tomoko Koyama
Director, MJS Centre
International Studies | Faculty of Arts 
Macquarie University
E-mail:  tomoko.koyama@mq.edu.au
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Labo In-Japan exchange program 

26/7/2016

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The LABO exchange program takes place from 16 December 2016 until 9 January 2017 and offers students (15-17 years) the opportunity to live with a Japanese family, attend school with a host sister/brother and participate in a camp with international students. The application documents can be downloaded below and must be completed and returned to Mitsui Travel by 31 August. 
For further details contact Ayako Mitsui at  on 0408 442 614 ​​
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2016 Australia-Japan Relations Essay Contest 

26/7/2016

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The 2016 Australia-Japan Relations Essay Contest aims to encourage an understanding of Japan and Australia-Japan relations. It is an English language contest and is open to all high school students, not only those studying Japanese. Submissions are due to the Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney by Wednesday 24 August 2016.
 
The flyer, entry guidelines and essay cover sheets can be downloaded below or at www.sydney.au.emb-japan.go.jp
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Macquarie University Japanese Studies Teaching Resources Development Grant 

22/7/2016

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Dear NSW Teachers,
The second round of the MJS Teaching Resources Development Grant is now open. The primary purpose of the grant scheme is to support the development and maintenance of theoretically sound, high quality teaching resources for the community.
The main targeted areas are:  
  1. resources to foster intercultural thinking (eg cross-cultural account on global issues) or enhance student engagement by technologies
  2. Japanese language pedagogy.     
For further details see MJS website (Category 3)
Closing Date:  Friday 23 September 2016
Further enquiries can be directed to Tomoko Koyama.
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 National Symposium on Japanese Language Education (NSJLE): 2016 VISIBLE and VALUABLE - Call for Papers Extended

21/7/2016

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Do you have research, study, or a program you'd love to share with your peers from around Australia? The Melbourne Centre for Japanese Language Education and Japan Foundation Sydney welcome a range of speakers from primary teachers through to tertiary lecturers and researchers, for individual presentations and panel sessions. The call for papers has now been extended to August 1, so any educators who missed out on applying now have the opportunity to do so.
The theme of the NSJLE 2016 is 'Visible and Valuable' with a focus on best practice an advocacy. Presentations can be made in English or Japanese. If you have innovative programs you would like to share, please register at http://nsjle.org.au/call-for-papers/.
The event will be held in Melbourne on November 4 and 5. This symposium is the only national forum for Japanese language educators and brings together Japanese Language educators and presenters from every sector, every level and every state and territory.
Anne De Kretser
Director
Melbourne Centre for Japanese Language Education (MCJLE)
Monash University
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Japanese teachers' conference: Aspire to Inspire 

20/7/2016

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​Registrations are open for the Japanese teachers' conference: Aspire to Inspire which will be held at Rydges World Square on Friday 19 August 2016 from 8.30am until 4.30pm. 
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The Japanese Conference welcomes Japanese teachers from Kindergarten through to Year 12 from all sectors, including pre-service teachers. It is a valuable opportunity for teachers to unite, network and share best teaching practices and innovative ideas.
 
Keynote speaker Kylie Farmer, AFMLTA President (2014-2016) and an experienced teacher of Japanese, will be presenting the newly released Japanese version of the AFMLTA standards and how these align to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. She will provide insights to how Japanese teachers may use these and other resources to build their Professional Development Plans.
 
Pip Cleaves, Head Teacher Learning Innovation, and Languages will be presenting on the future-focused Japanese classroom and sharing her expertise on how to engage 21st century learners. 
 
Workshop sessions include future-focused learning (project-based learning, blended learning resources and collaborative tools), differentiation, HSC skills and strategies, Content and Language Integrated Learning and Aboriginal perspectives. The conference will also strengthen professional connections, update teachers in the implementation of Japanese syllabuses and deepen knowledge of Japanese language and culture.
 
The conference will contribute to six hours of QTC Registered PD addressing 3.4.2, 6.1.2 and 7.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW. 

Many aspects to do with professional learning have changed with recent education reforms. The Resource Allocation Model (RAM) funding has now been fully implemented in schools, including the professional learning allocation and, for geographically remote schools, the location allocation which can be used to facilitate staff travel to relevant professional learning events. As such, we are unable to provide travel and/or accommodation subsidies for teachers to attend events.​ 
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NSW DoE teachers $110
Non-DoE teachers $220  
Register online through MyPL@Edu Event ID: 135296
Closing date: 12 August 2016
Teachers in non-government schools who cannot access MyPL@Edu, should access the instructions to register at https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/proflearn/areas/plp/mypl/community.html
 
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Welcome to Term 3! 

20/7/2016

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We hope you are all refreshed from the break and ready for a busy term. We wish you and your students the very the best, especially Year 12 students with trials and oral examinations.
 
Thank you to all the Japanese teachers who responded to the professional learning survey and have expressed an interest in attending and presenting at the Japanese Teachers' Conference: Aspire to Inspire. The conference will be held at Rydges World Square on Friday 19 August 2016 from 8.30am until 4.30pm. The conference will contribute to six hours of QTC Registered PD addressing 3.4.2, 6.1.2 and 7.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW. Register online through MyPL@Edu: Event ID: 135296
Registrations close 12 August 2016
Teachers in non-government schools who cannot access MyPL@Edu, should access the instructions to register at: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/proflearn/areas/plp/mypl/community.html

Just a reminder that this Languages NSW blog is the most efficient way for the Languages and Culture team to communicate with teachers. Please ensure you are subscribed to the News page as well as the Japanese page and any other language page/s you are interested in.
 
Generic information such as state-wide Adobe Connect webinars and professional learning will be advertised on the News page. Language-specific information will be advertised on the relevant language pages so it's best to make sure you are subscribed to each page. To stay informed on social media, follow Languages NSW on Facebook, Twitter and Yammer for quick updates to foster collaboration and keep you inspired.
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Seeking casual teachers 

20/7/2016

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St George Girls High School in Kogarah is currently updating their casual teacher lists. Japanese teachers who would like to be considered for casual work at St George Girls, should send their resume including their casual number and availability to sibylle.georgius@det.nsw.edu.au.
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