LOTE - Language Other Than English

Japanese

Japanese is taught in grades four to seven and Prep. Prep students receive thirty minutes of Japanese per week for part of the school year. Students in grades four to six receive thirty minutes of Japanese per week, all year. Grade seven students receive sixty minutes of Japanese per week, all year.

The Key Learning Area of Languages Other Than English provides students with an opportunity to develop a means of communication across cultures.
The learning outcomes are described in the single strand of Communication. Within this strand are the four macroskills of
* Reading
*Writing
* Listening
*Speaking
The students at Sts Peter and Paul’s are presented with a variety of learning experiences that encourage a sound development of these skills.

Topics covered in Japanese classes vary according to the needs of each class and according to topics being covered in other Key Learning Areas.

Learning Japanese language gives students an insight into the rich and diverse culture of Japan. They gain an appreciation of ways of life, thinking and communicating that are different from their own.

Assessment

Various methods of assessment are applied throughout the year so that students can demonstrate in the various outcomes as specified in the Languages Other than English Years 4-7 Japanese Syllabus.
By the end of grade seven, students are expected to have achieved level one outcomes.

Monitoring

Students’ demonstrations of outcomes are registered in Curriculum Manager. Further progress is thus recorded as the student moves through the school. Students are encouraged to monitor their progress through the learning outcomes which helps them to set suitable goals for their learning.

Reporting

Information about grade four to grade seven student’s progress is communicated to parents throughout the year. This includes a written report at end of each semester.