LOTE

The LOTE faculty at Ingleburn High School teaches Japanese as a mandatory and elective subject from Year 8 through to Year 12. LOTE (Japanese) is a mandatory subject for Year 8 students as part of the NSW curriculum. Should students develop an interest in the language and extensive culture of Japan, they can elect to further their study from Year 9 through to Year 12.

 Goals

• Develop an understanding and appreciation for a different language and culture
• Learn how to speak, read and write in Japanese
• To understand the role of Japanese and foreign languages in general in the Australian community

 Courses Offered

Stage 4: (Year 8)

    •    Japanese

Stage 5: (Year 9 & 10)

    •    Year 9/10 Japanese (elective 200 hour course through Year 9/10)

Stage 6: (Year 11 & 12)

    •    Year 11/12 Japanese Beginners

    •    Year 11/12 Japanese Continuers

 Features & Activities

Students may have the opportunity to:

• Wear a traditional Japanese garment called kimono
• Complete a workshop in calligraphy
• Participate in conversations and activities with other native Japanese speakers
• Attend excursions to a number of cultural locations around Sydney

 Staff

    Ms Alysha Davidson (HT LOTE)

    Ms N. Wu

    Mr J. Chin

 Additional Resources

Japanese Gardens at Campbelltown Arts Centre: https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-west/campbelltown/attractions/japanese-gardens-campbelltown-arts-centre

Japan Foundation: https://jpf.org.au/

Auburn Botanic Gardens: https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/auburn-botanic-gardens

The Japan Times: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/