Japanese Language Immersion Day 2016

Last Wednesday, our Year 10, 11 and 12 Japanese students were among several prominent Sunshine Coast high schools fortunate to attend the Japanese Language Immersion Day held at the Sunshine Coast University. Throughout the morning, students had the opportunity to contribute to group discussions, participate in authentic Japanese conversations with native speakers and extend their knowledge of the Japanese writing system through the study of kanji. Besides developing their language skills, students took part in some exciting cultural activities including shyodou (calligraphy), sadou (tea ceremony) and the Japanese martial art of aikidou before being treated to a delicious Japanese lunch.

The day also provided students with information about the Head Start Program, a transition program for Year 11 and 12 students to study USC courses while still completing high school. Our students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and it was a pleasure to witness such interested and motivated young adults who took advantage of the learning opportunities presented. 

Ms Melissa Pietrala and Mrs Michiko Hauser