The Association aims to promote and support Japanese language teaching and learning in South Australia. This is an objective we have been achieving each year since the establishment of JLTASA in 1973. In 2023 we celebrated our big “5 0” JLTASA. It was a significant year to reflect on the development and successes of Japanese language education in South Australia, whilst also recognising our profession’s commitment to continued positive growth and enthusiasm in the future.
Objectives of the association:
- To promote the study of Japanese Language at all levels in South Australian Educational Institutions.
- To facilitate mutual support for teachers of Japanese Language through regular newsletters, sharing of resources, hub group activity, general meetings, professional development and annual conferences.
- To promote the value and needs of Japanese Language teaching in South Australian Schools.
- To work in close cooperation with other monolingual associations, intrastate, interstate and overseas.
- To work in close cooperation with other Japan-related Associations, both in our own state and throughout Australia.
2025 Committee
President:
Tom Dawson (Gleeson College)
Vice President:
Ilana Nicolle (Henley High School)
Secretary:
Mel Watt (Warradale Primary School)
Treasurer:
Alex Zhang (Open Access College)
General Committee Members:
Keryn Allan (King’s Baptist Grammar)
Renae Garner (Sheidow Park School)
Catherine Emmerson (St John’s Grammar School)
Rachel Francis (Immanuel College)
Meryl Jing (Dernancourt Primary School)
Amy Stevens (Immanuel Primary School)
Carey Murray (Cabra Dominican College)
Vacant