The Japanese
Club prefects started the year by presenting their usual quiz about Japan to
new students.
In the
autumn term, students learnt some Japanese vocabulary about colours, days, months,
numbers and Japanese food and sports as well as a basic conversation!
They
practised writing in Hiragana and Katakana, took part in the infamous chopstick
challenge and tried their hand at Origami. Students also watched some cultural
films about the world of Sumo wrestling, Japanese gardens and green tea
ceremonies.
In the
Spring term, students learnt about the traditions and food of the New Year
period and took part in traditional Japanese New Year games, such as Fukuwarai
where you have to make a face while blind folded and Fukubukuro or ‘lucky bags’
where you are presented with a bag which you are not allowed to look into
before deciding whether to swap or keep it!
In February,
students learnt about the Chinese Zodiac and New year traditions and created a
display to celebrate the year of the dragon.
In the
summer term, students learnt about the key festivals such as the cherry
blossom, star, moon, lantern and childrens’ festivals and took part in weekly
quizzes. Well done to Solomon who is the undefeated quiz champion this year!
We finished
the year with the annual Sushi masterchef competition. Congratulations to Hazel
for becoming the Sushi masterchef champion of 2024 and to runners up Lyssa,
Rocco and April.
