Category: Event

Manten Resources workshop – 17 July in Noosa

12/2/2018

Manten Resources will be running a one day workshop on 17 July during the school holidays in Noosa. This workshop is suitable for primary and secondary school teachers of Japanese. The day will be divided into a series of shorter modules that will discuss topics such as growth mindset, soft CLIL, differentiation and feedback to improve student performance.

For further information see attached flyer, or the Manten website.

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The Japan Foundation presents Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture

5/9/2017

Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture is a Japanese-language course book developed by The Japan Foundation that aims to develop learners' Japanese speaking skills. The Japan Foundation is presenting a free introductory seminar outlining the features of Marugoto which may be useful for any language teachers who are interested in using the resource.

Details of this event can be found on the flyer.

For more information, please visit the Marugoto website.
Further enquiries can also be made to:
Mami Saito
Senior Language Consultant, The Japan Foundation, Sydney
T: 02 8239 0055 E: mami.saito@jpf.org.au

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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.

Free Japanese culture event in Sydney

26/7/2017

Experience the local culture, products and cuisine of Japan, and meet and chat with locals from various regions in Japan.

Venue: Concert Hall, Southern Foyer, Sydney Opera House
Date: Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 August 2017
Time: 10am - 3pm

Bookings required with strict entry times.

See attached flyer for more details or contact Jessica Waugh at jess@japaninmelbourne.com.au or
0422 241 505

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HSC Japanese speaking workshops on the Central Coast

9/6/2017

Japanese speaking workshops to prepare for the HSC oral exams will be held on the Central Coast on Saturday 10 June, 8 July and 29 July 2017.

$10 per student each session.

Flyer attached below.

For more details contact Michelle Mitchell on 0408239030 or Michellemitchell91@outlook.com

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2017 Australia-Japan relations essay contest for NSW secondary school students.

9/6/2017

This is an English language contest, and is open to all high school students, not only those studying Japanese.

The contest's aim is to encourage an understanding of Japan and Australia-Japan relations among NSW secondary students.

Submissions must arrive at the Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney by 23 August 2017.

A letter from the consul, a flyer and the entry documentation are available to be downloaded below.
Entry guidelines and essay cover sheets are also available for download on the consulate website.

For more information contact Rafael Villadiego, Information and Culture Section, Consulate-General of Japan, (02) 9250 1000, rafael.villadiego@sy.mofa.go.jp

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Free Japanese language teachers workshop - University of Wollongong

4/5/2017

As part of the Japanese Studies Association of Australia (JSAA) conference, the University of Wollongong will host a one-day workshop for primary and secondary Japanese language teachers.

The workshop will take place on Saturday 1 July at the University of Wollongong, and focus on two themes relevant to teachers of Japanese language and society:
1) increased diversity in Japanese society
2) digital storytelling.

Lunch is catered and travel costs may be reimbursed.

See the website for details: http://www.uowblogs.com/jsaa2017/teachers-workshop/

Registration for the workshop should be sent by email to jsaa.uow.abstracts@gmail.com with the subject line ‘JSAA Teachers’ Workshop’ by COB Friday 26 May.

For general queries regarding the workshop contact:
Dr Rowena Ward (roward@uow.edu.au)
02 4221 4751

Careers in Language Fair - 8 August 2017

19/4/2017

The Careers in Language Fair will be held on Tuesday 8 August at Glebe Town Hall from 9am - 3pm.
The event is aimed at students studying Japanese who are interested in pursuing a career in which they can use their language skills. There will be Q&A panels, cultural activities, and stalls set up by Japanese and non-Japanese companies.
Further information can be accessed at www.careersinlanguage.com.au
For enquiries please contact Kayla Medica.