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Registrations are still open for the Australia-Japan Society AJS Conference 19-20 October 2018

11/10/2018

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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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Applications to attend the Japan Foundation's January 2019 Intensive Seminar – extended

11/10/2018

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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.

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Australia-Japan relations essay contest

15/11/2017

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The Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney has announced the prize-winners of the 2017 Australia-Japan relations essay contest. 

We would like to acknowledge the achievements of the Department of Education school students who have been awarded the following prizes in the contest:

First in the Senior division (Years 9-12):
Manar Al-ogaidi Bonnyrigg High School

Outstanding in the Senior division (Years 9-12):

Amee Wu North Sydney Girls High School

Highly Commended in the Senior division (Years 9-12):

Kelvin Huang Carlingford High School
Grace Lam Sydney Girls High School
Ada Luong Sydney Girls High School
Julie Nguyen Sydney Girls High School
Sasha Patterson Rajak St George Girls High School
Siti Mahsadinar Zams Marrickville High School

Highly Commended in the Junior division (Years 7 and 8):

Sarah Boreham North Sydney Girls High School
Joshua Gill Cardiff High School
Sophie Lee North Sydney Girls High School
Richard Lu Sydney Boys High School
Carey Tedjasukmana Strathfield Girls High School
Maxine Wu North Sydney Girls High School


The first place winner in the senior division receives a return ticket to Japan with a seven day Japan rail pass and three nights accommodation in Tokyo - congratulations, Manar!  


Consider integrating this annual essay contest into your school's teaching and learning programs. It is a great example of learning across the curriculum and could be an opportunity for cross-curricular involvement with  English teaching colleagues. Some schools encourage all students to complete an essay and have a school competition to judge the entries to be submitted. 

This year the essay topics were: 

Junior Division (Years 7 and 8): Japan is becoming a popular tourist destination for more and more Australians. For example, many Australians enjoy visiting Japan during the winter months for skiing and snowboarding; “Kumano kodou” in Wakayama prefecture is a famous pilgrimage route; and “Edo Wonderland” in Tochigi prefecture is a popular venue for school trips. What advice can you give to enhance Japan to be a friendlier environment for tourists from Australia?

Senior Division (Years 9-12): Japan is due to host the Rugby World Cup in 2019 and the Olympic Games in 2020. What are some of the lessons Japan can learn from Australia’s own hosting of these major sporting events, to lead to the success of the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the 2020 Olympic Games?

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