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Japan Foundation 2017 Video Matsuri (Film Contest)

Entries close on October 20, 2017 at 11:59pm (AEDT)

Combine your Japanese ability with your creativity and acting skills to make a 3 minute film.

This year’s signature item is a button. What kind of button? That’s up to you! It does not need to be the main theme but must feature somewhere in your film.

Aside from the signature item and the use of Japanese language, there are no restrictions on style or theme. You can produce a comedy, a drama, a documentary; you can animate it, you can claymation it – the sky’s the limit!

For contest rules and more information, visit: https://jpf.org.au/language/for-learners/contests/video-matsuri/

WA Japanese Language Speech Contest 2017

 Saturday, 9^th September, 2017

University of Western Australia

The aim of the WA Senior School Japanese Language Speech Contest 2017 is to encourage students of Japanese to showcase their language skills in a challenging environment. Winners from the WA competition will progress to the Australian final on Saturday, October 7^th 2017 which will be held at the Japan Foundation, Sydney.

The 2017 competition is generously sponsored by the Japan Foundation, Sydney, and supported by the Department of Education, Consulate-General of Japan in Perth, and Hyogo Prefectural Government Cultural Centre.

The WA competition is for students in Years 11, 12 and individuals’ aged 17 or above who are no longer high school students. It has four categories:

1. High School Senior Division
2. Open Beginner Division
3. Open Division
4. Background Speaker Division

Up to two students per school per category will be accepted in the High School Senior Division. All contestants will receive a participation certificate. Prizes will also be awarded in each division.

Participants are required to submit an English summary of their speech with their application form and a copy of their full speech in Japanese and English one week prior to the contest.

Application forms:

High School Division – 2017 Japanese Speech Contest High School Division

Open Division – 2017 Japanese Speech Contest Open Division

Judging criteria will follow the Japan Foundation National Guidelines.

Please read the Contest Guide carefully: 2017 Guidelines[1]

Open to Year 1-10 students of current JLTAWA members Continue reading →

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The Japan Foundation, Sydney is the Australian arm of The Japan Foundation, which was established by the Japanese government to promote cultural and intellectual exchange between Japan and other nations. It runs a diverse range of programs and events, including exhibitions, talk events, grant programs and Japanese language courses for all levels from beginner to advanced. The Japan Foundation was established in 1972 in Tokyo and has expanded to a global network of 24 offices in 23 countries. The Australian office was founded in 1978.

Open to students of current JLTAWA members

Prizes include fudepens and $20 App giftcards

Teacher information:

Each school may send in one entry per category

to the JLTAWA judging committee:

Years 1-3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

Entries must be received by August 31, 2016

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Western Australian school principals have been have sent a letter of clarification regarding the provision of P-10 Languages education in Western Australian schools. The letter from Chair, Patrick Garnett, and Chief Executive Officer, Allan Blagaich of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority, sets out the timeline for implementation of the P-10 Languages syllabuses as part of the Western Australian Curriculum Outline, commencing in 2018 and also states the minimum provision that schools must offer in terms of Languages education. The letter and FAQ’s about the Authenticity’s position can be accessed from the School Curriculum and Standards Authority website.

WA Japanese Language Speech Contest 2017

 Saturday, 9^th September, 2017

University of Western Australia

The aim of the WA Senior School Japanese Language Speech Contest 2017 is to encourage students of Japanese to showcase their language skills in a challenging environment. Winners from the WA competition will progress to the Australian final on Saturday, October 7^th 2017 which will be held at the Japan Foundation, Sydney.

The 2017 competition is generously sponsored by the Japan Foundation, Sydney, and supported by the Department of Education, Consulate-General of Japan in Perth, and Hyogo Prefectural Government Cultural Centre.

The WA competition is for students in Years 11, 12 and individuals’ aged 17 or above who are no longer high school students. It has four categories:

1. High School Senior Division
2. Open Beginner Division
3. Open Division
4. Background Speaker Division

Up to two students per school per category will be accepted in the High School Senior Division. All contestants will receive a participation certificate. Prizes will also be awarded in each division.

Participants are required to submit an English summary of their speech with their application form and a copy of their full speech in Japanese and English one week prior to the contest.

Application forms:

High School Division – 2017 WA JP Speech Contest applicationform updated

Open Division – 2017 WA JP Speech Contest applicationform_OPEN

Judging criteria will follow the Japan Foundation National Guidelines.

Please read the Contest Guide carefully: 2017 Guidelines[1]

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