Year 5 Japanese Day

On Wednesday 1st April 4/5L, 5R and 5V celebrated the end of their

Literature study with a Japanese Day. We all studied the novel

Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr. We have

learnt so much about Japan, origami, Kanji (Japanese writing),

Koinobri (wind socks) and earthquakes.

To culminate our study, the teachers planned a full day of activities

and fun it was our Kodomo no Hi (Japanese Childrens Day).

We made our Koinbri fly, we sang Karaoke, we cooked Miso (noodle

soup) and played Sudoku (number puzzles). It was all such fun.

We would like to especially thank Mrs. Ryan for coming along to talk

to us all about Japan and her experiences and knowledge about living

there. Mrs. Ryan brought along a ceremonial Kimono, art, pictures

and many interesting artefacts. Many thanks.

Please call in to see the paper cranes floating around our classrooms.

We will try to hang 1,000 in our rooms.

Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Redfern and Mr. Vallejos.