Japanese is additional subject area that students in years 3 to 6 study at Maria Regina. Students learn about Japanese culture and language through the key learning areas of:

• Reading 
• Writing
• Listening
• Speaking

We encourage a positive attitude towards learning a language. This provides an opportunity for students to become more accepting of diversity and develop skills to be competent language learners in years to come. Learning a language during Primary school has aided to developing pronunciation in Japanese.  

Through our Japanese program students learn:

• To use their language skills in real life situations
• Develop a cultural awareness of Japan
• To participate in a variety of cultural activities including origami, calligraphy, dressing up in traditional Japanese clothing, tasting Japanese food and sports.
• Read Japanese Hiragana characters
• Write Japanese Hiragana characters
• Speak Japanese
• Listen to Japanese
• Learn the Japanese syntax to create their own sentences
• Learn about Japanese cultural festivals and practices
• Learn about life in Japan
• To introduce themselves in Japanese and ask questions about others.