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日本語のページへようこそ！ //"One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way."// Frank Smith

Moving between countries, cultures and languages has become more commonplace because of the ease of transportation, globalisation, advanced communicative technology and multiculturalism.
 * __Languages__**

At Georges River College, Peakhurst Campus, the students engage in 100 hours of Japanese in Year 7, and then can elect to study Japanese in Year 8, 9 and 10. Not only can the students learn about the language, but they also receive a wider knowledge of the culture of Japan and are encouraged to draw connections with their own cultures. Whilst improving on their analytical skills, students will engage with the four macro skills, and become competent in reading, writing, listening and speaking of the Japanese language.

Miss Amy Harriman [Head Teacher] Mrs Sophia Favuzzi Miss Stephanie Mitchell
 * __Staff Members__**

The Japanese program at Georges River College is based upon the learning of language and culture as stated in the NSW Board of Studies Japanese K-10 Syllabus. It emphasises moving between cultures, making linguistic connections and using the language.
 * __Curriculum__**

Students have the opportunity to visit Shiroishi, Japan, organised in conjunction with Hurstville Council. Students can also engage in pen-friend relations with Japanese students. Excursions are organised to Nihongo Tanken Centre at Kirrawee, to the Japan Foundation for foreign film viewing and to Japanese restaurants. Incursions of cooking days and Taiko Japanese drumming are also organised. Other Japanese initiatives take place when opportunities arise.
 * __Extra Curricular Initiatives__**

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