Languages

... learning another language expands our horizons as global citizens and prepares us for a dynamic 21st Century ...

In NSW high schools, languages is a key learning area - it allows students to develop communication skills, learn about languages as systems and explore the relationship between language and culture. Students engage with the linguistic and cultural diversity of societies and reflect on their understanding of social interactions.

The study of a language is compulsory for 100 hours in one continuous school year from Year 7 to Year 10, but preferably in Years 7 or 8. In Years 11 and 12, NSW schools offer a wide variety of languages, catering for beginning students to background speakers.

Goals

make learning a foreign language exciting and fun for students
foster a better understanding of ourselves and other people globally
flexible support for all students
high achievement in a team environment

Features

annual visits from Takahata sister school
Japan Study Tour every few years
exchange program between Takahata and Singleton High
visits from exchange students studying at Newcastle University

Activities

actively explore Japanese language/culture
cooking tasks in school’s commercial kitchens
care of the school’s 20 cherry blossom trees
self-directed ICT learning via online classroom
excursions to authentic Japanese restaurants

Courses

STAGE 4: Y7 & Y8

Y7 Japanese: mandatory 100 hour course
Y8 Elective Japanese.

STAGE 5: Y9 & Y10

Y9 200 hour elective
Y10 200 hour elective

STAGE 6: Y11 & Y12

Japanese Beginners: for students who have not studied Japanese at Stage 5 level
Japanese Continuers: for students who have studied Japanese at Stage 5 level

Team

Dayna Cowmeadow _{^{HT & DEPUTY}}
Sharon Woon _{^{Y9 YEAR ADVISER}}
Amy Collins _^HEARING

Learning

Find out about our approach to learning and supporting students to progress.

Travel to School

Learn about local transport options and how to get here safely.

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