Japanese

At Newington Primary School, our students love to explore the culture and language of Japan from Foundation to Grade 6. We have a dedicated Japanese Room in a beautiful Japanese Garden setting.

Every week, students learn to read, write, listen and speak Japanese.

We explore, investigate, and experience Japanese culture to broaden students’ understanding of the world outside their own. They explore Manga, origami, cooking, calligraphy and Haiku poetry.

Our Grade 6 students design an annual Japanese festival for the Newington Primary School community, where we celebrate our learning and appreciate the culture and language of Japan.

Students in Grades 5 and 6 also have the opportunity to go to Japan. Our one-week tour takes in Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, and a visit to a school in Ballarat’s Sister City, Inagawa.