Year 9 and 10 Japanese Excursion

On Friday 13 March, the Year 9 and 10 Japanese students went on an excursion to the Mirai event at Monash University in Clayton, organised by the Monash Japanese Language Education Centre. The day began with an energising Japanese Taiko drumming performance. The presenters then spoke about their experiences studying Japanese and students also took part in Kahoot and trivia activities. After the event, we had lunch at the Campus Centre and observed university life in action, which was a meaningful experience for our students.

Miho Yamanaka

Teacher: Japanese

Student Reflection:こんにちは

On Friday 13 March the Year 9 and 10 Japanese classes went on an excursion to Monash University. We got to listen to a range of guest speakers and participate in fun challenges that tested our knowledge of Japanese culture and language. It was very interesting to hear about the experiences of the many guest speakers and how learning Japanese had influenced their lives. Hearing from representatives of a student exchange program and Monash University lecturers were just some of the many highlights of the day. 

We battled it out with students from over 20 other schools in trivia and Kahoot challenges to try and win Japanese lollies. We had a lot of fun competing and cheering for our classmates.

After the event, we got to walk around the Monash University campus and see university students going about their day. We also got to chat to some of the guest speakers about opportunities that learning Japanese can provide. 

Overall, it was a very exciting experience that showed us the pathways we can take to further our Japanese studies and immersion, such as doing a semester abroad during university or taking Japanese as a major or minor.

My classmates and I had a great time and really enjoyed this excursion. Thank you to our teachers who made this possible! さようなら。

Kara G

Year 10

Senior French

Years 10, 11 and 12 French students recently took part in a hands-on cooking experience. The activity brought language learning to life as students stepped into the kitchen to prepare a classic French dish: quiche.

Rather than using pre-made ingredients, students embraced the challenge of making everything from scratch. They carefully prepared their own pastry, learning the techniques involved in creating a smooth and workable dough. In a healthy twist, olive oil was used instead of butter, allowing students to explore alternative ingredients while still achieving a delicious result.

Throughout the session, students developed new cooking skills and deepened their appreciation for French culture and cuisine. The final quiches were a great success!

Giovanni Di Fabrizio

Learning Leader: Languages