The National Federation of Australia Japan Societies NSW will host a 2 day conference which explores the Australia-Japan relationship.

The conference will present the latest developments in Australia-Japan related business, sport and tourism connections, and share success stories. There will be cultural performances as well as hands-on workshops for Anime, Taiko, Haiku, and Ikebana. There will also be opportunities to discuss establishing sister city arrangements.

Day 2 will be launched with a discussion on the state of Japanese education, led by NESA with a Q&A panel session to follow.

On the evening of Day 2 there will be a Gala Dinner with performance by TaikOz.

You can register using the attached PDF form or online.
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​For further details please see the attached flyer.

Applications for The Japan Foundation’s January 2019 intensive seminar, to be held in Sydney, have been extended to Monday 22 October 2018.

This intensive seminar delivers 19 hours of NESA-registered professional development.

​The seminar enables teachers to develop their language skills, gain confidence using Japanese, and to develop language teaching strategies and skills which they can apply in the language classroom.

Specific focuses include the Australian Curriculum, and ICT-based learning. Participants will be immersed in a Japanese language environment suited to their level and will have ample opportunity for networking.

New in 2018:
- teachers who have attended the intensive seminar in previous years are now also eligible to apply
- teachers who are Japanese native speakers can now attend on Day 2 (there will be no registered hours, however,  a certificate for 6 hours participation will be issued).

Venue:
Japan Foundation, Sydney

Dates:
Monday 14 January to Thursday 17 January 2019 

Target audience:
1. secondary teachers in Australia and New Zealand currently teaching Japanese (conditions apply)
2. preservice teachers (currently studying or recently graduated as a Japanese teacher in Australia – conditions apply).

Note: Teachers of other year groups may also apply as spaces in the course are still available.
Successful teachers from NZ can receive travel support (return flights and travel insurance only) from ILEP.

Participation in this event is FREE.

Online applications for the seminar close on Monday 22 October 2018.

Please note: The Japan Foundation Travel Grant for Professional Development Event is no longer available. All travel and accommodation expenses are the responsibility of the participant.

Enquiries can be directed to the Japan Foundation via email, or on (02) 9239 0055. Further information about the application process is available on the Japan Foundation website.

Registration for the symposium dinner has been extended until 21 October 2018.

Sake Seminar at Symposium Dinner
Date: Friday 2 November
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: L'Aqua, Cockle Bay Wharf
Cost: $100 (inc GST) per person
Registration: nsjle.org.au/registration/

The dinner is the social highlight of the symposium, providing a great opportunity to network with Japanese language educators and other stakeholders in a relaxed environment.

Chase Kojima, one of Australia's most influential Japanese chefs, has been invited to speak at the dinner. The dinner will also feature a Sake seminar led by certified Sake specialist Yukino Ochiai, Director of Deja vu Sake Company, Sake Samurai, WSET Level 3 Japanese sake education and Kikizakeshi.

Registration for the symposium remains open until Sunday 14 October 2018.
NSJLE Registrations: http://nsjle.org.au/registration/

If you have any further questions, please contact Maki Russel-Smith at the Japan Foundation, Sydney.
E: coordinators@jpf.org.au

JTAN will be holding their Term 4 TeachMeet for primary school teachers of Japanese on Saturday 17 November 2018 from 9:30am-3:30pm at Balgowlah Heights Public School.

​The focus for this TeachMeet will be on sharing a scope and sequence and a unit of work based on the new K-10 Japanese syllabus. For information and registration details, please see the flyer attached.

For further enquiries, please contact Sue Palmer.

The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) is presented by the Japan Foundation, Sydney. The JFF has screenings across a range of genres in Sydney from 3 October to 25 November at Event Cinemas, George Street and the Domain Theatre at the Art Gallery of NSW.

​For further information on the films and schedule, please see the flyer attached or visit the website.    

The high school comedy Oremonogatari (My Love Story!) will be screened for school groups in Sydney as part of the 2018 Japanese Film Festival.
 
Date: 23 November 2018
Time: 10:00am-12:45pm
Venue: Event Cinemas, George Street
 
The screening will include a fun Japan quiz before the start of the film, and a unit of work on the film is available for teachers. Teachers are invited to bring classes along for a Term 4 excursion.
 
The previous cap of 50 tickets per school has been lifted, so you can now bring larger groups. Tickets are $10 per student, and can be purchased online by credit card or invoice.
 
For more details please see the attached flyer or visit the Japan Foundation website.

The Japan Foundation, Sydney offers free workshops for school students through the Centre Visit program.

Their goal is to bring Japanese to life outside the classroom and encourage students to learn more about Japanese language and culture. The workshops are run by an experienced Japan Foundation language consultant, Michie Akahane.

Teachers can choose from a wide range of lesson topics and activities. Alternatively, the Japan Foundation can work with you to create a program relevant to your students’ interests and proficiency level.

The Centre Visit program is free of charge, but bookings are essential. Bookings are open for every school day of the year, but make sure you book early, as dates fill up fast. The booking application form is attached.

You can find more information on the Japan Foundation website.

If you have further enquiries, please email the Japan Foundation, or  call on 02 8239 0055.

Smith's Hill High School is seeking a full-time Japanese teacher for 2019 to cover a teacher while they are overseas. The position includes teaching Stage 4 and Stage 5, as well as Stage 6 HSC Japanese Continuers and Extension. For further details, please contact the teacher Tim Griffiths.
Please send all applications to Anne Olsen (relieving Head Teacher, Languages).