Past Events

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…

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…

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…

2019 6/7 Japanese Quiz is now fully booked! A brilliant opportunity for a fun and inspiring learning experience for your Year 6/7 students. A very popular annual event that has become a great tradition of the JLTASA. 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 Hiragana, Vocab, Culture, Kanji, Numbers, Grammar plus exciting Japanese games. Who: Any Year 6 or 7 Japanese as…

This event is now fully booked! 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 and Kanji, Geography, Festivals, Self-introduction, Manga & Anime and Listening. Cost: FREE but…

2019 South Australia Japanese Language Speech Contest Date and time: Saturday 7 September 2019, 12:45pm for 1:00pm start until 3:00pm Venue: Education Development Centre, 4 Milner Street, HINDMARSH SA 5007 Please find attached the entry guidelines and the application form for the 2019 SA Japanese Speech Contest. It is the 50th year of the national speech contest supported by the Japan Foundation Sydney; the JLTASA is pleased to be able to facilitate the South Australian contest again this year. Winners of both…

“Kaiwa No Hi” for Stage Two Students Come and practise your speaking & listening prior to the Oral Exam with other teachers and students of Stage Two Japanese. We will cover topics such as “About Me”, “Family and Friends”and “School Life and Future Plans”. This event is free for all students whose teachers/schools are current JLTASA members. We would highly encourage teachers to come along and help with conversation practice, but teacher attendance is not compulsory. Registrations have now closed…