August 2018
Year 9 Japanese Quiz Day
Register Here Brilliant opportunity for a fun and inspiring learning experience for your Year 9 students. A very popular annual event that has become a great tradition of the JLTASA. A great incentive to continue Japanese into the senior years! Your students will share their knowledge and gain new learning as they team with students from around South Australia in a Japanese Quiz. Categories include Katakana, Geography, Festivals, Self-introduction, Manga & Anime and Listening. Cost: FREE but only open to JLTASA…
Find out more »September 2018
Japanese Language Speech Contest
2018 South Australia Japanese Language Speech Contest Date and time: Saturday 8 September 2018, 12:45pm for 1:00pm start until 3:00pm Venue: Education Development Centre, 4 Milner Street, HINDMARSH SA 5007 Application form (Word) | Application Form (PDF) This event is kindly supported by The Japan Foundation, SydneyFor handy hints and ideas on speeches provided by the Japan Foundation, please go to: http://speechcontest.jpf-sydney.net
Find out more »October 2018
Statewide Hiragana Competition
More information coming shortly.
Find out more »November 2018
2018 Annual General Meeting and OzAsia Festival Event
Tuesday 6 November 2018, 6:00pm-7:30pm John Bishop Room, Adelaide Festival Theatre 6:00pm-6:40pm: 2018 Annual General Meeting Reflect on the successes of 2018 and discuss directions for 2019 Drinks and nibbles provided 6:40pm-7:30pm: Ryoji Ikeda's exhibition, data.tron (3k version) Short introduction to the exhibition by Joseph Mitchell, Artistic Director of the Oz-Asia Festival, then explore the exhibition at your own pace Registrations have closed. "Patina" Musical Performance Following the Exhibition at 7:30pm, JLTASA members have the opportunity to attend a musical…
Find out more »Japanese Film Festival Screening – MY love STORY!!
MY love STORY!! THE COMICAL LOVE STORY OF ‘MAN’S MAN’ TAKEO GODA, AGED 15. MY love STORY!! is a heart-warming high school comedy for all ages. Based on a hit comic book series, main character Takeo Goda is a freshman in high school, but his fierce-looking face and a hulking body looks nothing like a high school student. His rugged looks and awkward manner repel girls, but his warmhearted nature and willingness to help others makes him popular with all…
Find out more »Years 4/5 Obento「おべんとうマスター」
Register for the Morning Session (new) We're sorry but the afternoon session is completely full. Registrations are only open to JLTASA Members. Click here to become a member today. Date: Friday 23 November 2018, 1:00pm to 2:30pm New Morning Session: 9am to 11:30am (provided there is enough interest). Venue: Sheidow Park Primary School, 21-43 Adams Road, Sheidow Park. About the Day Students will be shown some photos and You Tube clips about Obento. Words like いただきます, ごちそうさま、おいしい will be taught and practised. Then,…
Find out more »January 2019
In memory of Hiroshi Haga
Please come and help us celebrate the life of Hiroshi Haga, who had an impact on the teaching and learning of so many students and teachers in South Australia. Drinks and nibbles provided Cost: NIL Please register by Monday 14 January for catering purposes.
Find out more »February 2019
JLTASA Teacher Professional Learning: New and Returning Teachers Workshop
New & Returning Teachers’ Workshop Wed 27 Feb, 6.00 to 7.30pm Are you a newly graduated Japanese teacher? First contract and not sure where to start? Or are you returning to the Japanese classroom after some leave? If so, come along to the JLTASA New & Returning Teachers’ Workshop. Held in Room 1.2223, Education Development Centre, Milner Street, Hindmarsh - Hints, suggestions and resources, - Meet and network with fellow Japanese teachers, - Ask any questions about the AC: Languages…
Find out more »March 2019
Senior Japanese Teachers’ Hub Group
Monday 4th March from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at EDC, Milner Terrace, Hindmarsh. This hub group is designed for teachers of SACE Stage 1 and 2. Come along to discuss assessment, find a moderation buddy, exchange ideas etc. If you are not able to attend but would like to be in contact with other senior teachers, and receive information about future meetings etc, please contact Heather Mansfield: heather.mansfield@nazareth.catholic.edu.au We will aim to have one meeting per term, and have a Google…
Find out more »Year 8 Japanese Recital Competition
Year 8 Recital Competition A competition in which entrants memorise an authentic, pre-selected Japanese text and recite it without notes. See below for script and audio All entrants will receive a participation certificate and prize! Certificates awarded for the Top Ten, with individual First, Second and Third places awarded. First place will be awarded the Perpetual School Trophy. Welcoming a separate category for country schools! Send us your entries by video file to compete against students in other country schools. We…
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