Languages
Japanese at UCHSK provides students with the opportunity to understand the unique traditional and popular modern culture and language of Japan. Japan is one of Australia’s major trading partners, and tourism in Australia creates the need for speakers of Japanese. In Year 7 students enter either an introductory language unit or an extension class if they have studied Japanese at primary school. In Year 8, students continue to study Japanese culture as they improve their language skills. For students in years 9 and 10, Japanese is an elective subject. By continuing to study Japanese, students develop a working knowledge of the language and will be well equipped to enrol in a continuing course at college. In all years there is a strong emphasis on the development of speaking and listening skills. A school trip to Japan is planned for 2025.
