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EOI - Seeking experienced teachers to develop resources for Japanese Stage 6 Extension course

30/8/2017

The Languages and Culture team is seeking experienced departmental (DoE) teachers of the Stage 6 Japanese Extension course to create high-quality support materials for the new course prescriptions (2019-2023) that will be implemented in Term 4 2018.

Participation in the writing project will be over a period of 5 days:
- Monday 4 December 2017
- Tuesday 12 December 2017
- Wednesday 13 December 2017
- Thursday 15 February 2018
- Friday 23 February 2018.

Non-metropolitan teachers are welcome to apply - travel and accommodation reimbursements are available.

Should you wish to participate, please complete the EOI form attached below and email the completed form to aris.cao1@det.nsw.edu.au.

Closing date for applications: Friday 22 September 2017.

Queries: Janelle Byrne, 9266 8540.

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Seeking resources - Kimono textbooks and workbooks

30/8/2017

Do you have any Kimono books you are no longer using?

A teacher in Tasmania is seeking the following used textbooks and workbooks:
Kimono 1 textbooks (15)
Kimono 2 textbooks (3)
Kimono 3 textbooks (10).

10 workbooks for each level if possible.

The school will pay postage if the books can be packaged and sent. Please email Robyn Spinner if you would like to donate and make some space in your storeroom.

Tanken Centre seeking a Year 9 group of students - 24 October

28/8/2017

The Nihongo Tanken Centre is looking for a Year 9 group to combine with a class on Tuesday 24 October 2017.
If you are interested, please contact Mieko Shida at the Nihongo Tanken Japanese Language Centre.
T: (02) 9542 5745 F: (02) 9542 5749
E: nihongo.tanken@det.nsw.edu.au

Tea ceremony demonstrations in Sydney Botanic Gardens - 15 October 2017

28/8/2017

The Chado Urasenke Tankokai Sydney Association will be holding their annual chakai with tea ceremony demonstrations in the Sydney Botanic Gardens on Sunday 15 October 2017.

For further information regarding booking tickets, please refer to the flyer.

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Wakatta! Answers and Audio Scripts Book (PDF version)

25/8/2017

Pascal Press and authors David Jaffray and Masumi Sorrell have made the Wakatta! Answers and Audio Scripts that support the Wakatta! Senior High School Japanese Course available as a PDF. The PDF file is available for DoE teachers in the files section on the Languages NSW - Resources Yammer page. All other titles in the Wakatta! course will continue to be available in print. Non-DoE teachers should email Janelle Byrne if you would like this file.

Update (July 2021) – this PDF is now available in the statewide staffroom. If you'd like to join the staffroom, please complete our short entry survey.

Ghost Jam! 27-29 September

25/8/2017

Watch the spooky tales of Japanese folklore unfold these school holidays in Ghost Jam! This one hour performance, which combines live music and storytelling, is suitable for adults and children aged 5-12.

Venue: Giant Dwarf Theatre, 199 Cleveland St, Redfern
Show times: Wednesday 27 September - Friday 29 September (10:00am and 12:30pm daily)
Price: $17.50 per adult, $16.00 per child, $15.00 each for groups of 5+
Duration: 60 minutes

NB: 12:30pm show on Wednesday 27 September is a relaxed/accessible performance.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to each show.

Go to Giant Dwarf website for further information and to book tickets.

Seeking teacher of Stage 6 Japanese Beginners at Aurora College

24/8/2017

Aurora College is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from suitable candidates to teach Stage 6 Japanese Beginners and/or Korean Beginners courses. The positions are available from 29 January 2018 until 20 December 2019, with the possibility of extension (with the agreement of the home school principal).

Aurora College is the state's virtual secondary school and supports students in rural and remote NSW to access courses not available in their local secondary school. Aurora College offers a mix of online and residential school classes. Students connect with their teachers and classmates in timetabled lessons through a virtual learning environment, which comprises web conferencing software, a learning management system, and a range of cutting-edge online communication and collaboration tools. Aurora teachers also remain in their 'home school'.

Each successful applicant will be required to teach face-to-face classes in a five-day residential school program, held twice each year, as well as teaching timetabled lessons through the virtual learning environment.

Only permanent NSW teachers working with NSW Department of Education (including teachers working in Educational Services teams and state office directorates) are eligible to apply. Temporary and casual teachers, and contractors working for the Department are not eligible to apply.

Below you will find information about the college, information for applicants and the EOI application form.

If you would like more information about this opportunity, please contact Chris Robertson (Principal) on 1300 287 629.

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Art Speaks Japanese Comes Alive! – 2017 submissions due 30 August

15/8/2017

The deadline for online entry submissions for Art Speaks Japanese Comes Alive! student art contest is in two weeks.

Entries must be submitted online via the Art Speaks Japanese contest website by Wednesday 30 August 2017.

For further enquiries, please email coordinators@jpf.org.au.

The Japan Foundation - 2017/18 round 2 teaching materials grant

15/8/2017

Application submissions for round 2 of the 2017/18 teaching materials grant are now open. This grant is for schools who wish to supplement their budget to purchase teaching materials for their Japanese language program.

There are two kinds of programs in this grant: New program and expanding program. Application forms and grant application guidelines can be accessed on the grants section of The Japan Foundation website.

Applicants are also strongly encouraged to email a copy of their completed application forms for checking at least seven business days before the original documents are sent via post. Applications should be emailed to coordinators@jpf.org.au

Please note: Original application documents must be posted and arrive at The Japan Foundation, Sydney office by Monday 16 October 2017.

For further enquiries, please email coordinators@jpf.org.au.

Seeking temporary casual Japanese teacher - John Edmondson High School

15/8/2017

John Edmondson High School is seeking a casual Japanese teacher for 3 weeks from 18 September until 19 October (Week 10 Term 3 and Weeks 1 and 2 Term 4). The teaching load is full-time, consisting of Year 8 classes.
John Edmondson High School is in Horningsea Park, in the Liverpool area.
Interested teachers should contact the Deputy Principal, Brij Khanna via email or phone 98259815.