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JAPANESE

Blackwood Primary School students learn Japanese as the additional language. Studying an additional language and its associated culture, provides students with the opportunity to inquire into, and make connections with, different cultures with the aim to become globally minded citizens. Learning an additional language leads to a deeper understanding of how language works and further develops our communication and thinking skills. 
 
Our students are taught the Australian Curriculum for Japanese (F-10), which covers the strands of Communicating and Understanding. Students have the opportunity to develop the language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening by Learning Language, Learning About Language, and Learning Through Language. Hiragana and some kanji and katakana are introduced in the Early Years and students develop these skills through scaffolded learning throughout Reception to Year 7, with the aim being able to read and write independently in Japanese. 
 
Japanese is integrated into the IB Units of Inquiry where applicable to strengthen the transdisciplinary nature of learning.  
 
Students curiosity is sparked by inquiring into the traditions and culture of Japan. Using strategies such as Visible Thinking routines encourages students to deepen their understanding and make meaningful connections and comparisons with their learning beyond the Japanese classroom.  
 
Each year there are opportunities for our students to authentically connect and use Japanese with visitors from Japan studying at Blackwood High School. 
 
We have two Japanese teachers who split the teaching between Junior Primary and Middle/Upper Primary classes in two dedicated Japanese classrooms. The Japanese rooms are well equipped with regalia from Japan including clothing, toys and artefacts. 
 
On alternate years the whole school is involved with a Japanese Sports Day or Culture Day. 
 
Making sentences
Making sentences.
Taifu nome Japanese Sports Day
Taifu nome Japanese Sports Day
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