Rose Park Primary continues to celebrate and deepen its connection to Japanese language and culture.
Kyoai Maebashi Student Teacher Visit
During week 6 we welcomed 3 Japanese Preservice Teachers from Kyoai Maebashi University, Gunma, Japan.
Ryota, Saeka and Ami planned and provided incredibly engaging and hands on lessons. Our students practiced Japanese language and culture through learning about the Japanese doll festival, Hinamatsuri.
Japanese Mural Project
We are thrilled to announce that an exciting cultural initiative is coming to Rose Park Primary School! The Japanese Mural Project is set to commence installation in Term 2, bringing a vibrant and meaningful piece of art to our school community.
This special project is a collaborative effort between Ella Simpson, a talented local mural artist, the Japanese Community School, and our very own Year 6 students. Ella, known for her stunning public art pieces that celebrate community and culture, has worked on various murals across Adelaide, incorporating bold colours and intricate details to tell unique stories.
Our Year 6 students have actively participated in the creative process by researching different regions of Japan to inspire the mural’s design. Their findings have provided valuable cultural and artistic insights, which Ella is currently using to create a digital mock-up of the artwork. This design will be reviewed and considered by members of the Japanese Community School and our Year 6 students before the final version is brought to life.
The mural will be painted on the exterior wall of the Japanese classroom, adding a beautiful and culturally rich focal point to the school’s learning environment.
We are incredibly grateful for the generous support that has made this project possible. The Japanese Community School, the Japanese Language Teachers Association of South Australia, RPPS Parents and Friends, and funds raised from the RPPS Easter Raffle will all contribute to bringing this vision to reality.
We look forward to sharing more updates as the project progresses and can’t wait to see the final mural enrich our school’s environment with a beautiful representation of Japanese culture.
Niki Peak – Japanese Specialist Teacher
