Our new Japanese teacher Noriko sensei (or Noriko Yamanaka) started teaching at both our Middle Cove and Castlecrag campuses on 5 May which happened to be Japanese Children's Day.

On this day, Japanese people celebrate children’s happiness and growth. ‘Koi’ (Carp) symbolises the strength and perseverance of children. In Japan, you can see ‘Koinobori’ carp banner on the top of the roof of houses. You can see beautiful ‘Koinobori’ carp streamers in the sky. At home, traditionally, families decorate Kabuto samurai helmets - Japanese children enjoy making these using newspaper and wear them to celebrate Children’s Day. 

Our Class 1 and Class 2 students enjoyed decorating their helmets using Japanese traditional patterned paper and colourful Origami on their Kabuto (Warrior Hat). They enjoyed learning ‘Koinobori’ song with movements. Noriko has been incorporating a music approach into her Japanese teaching, as she has a deep love for all things artistic. She is enjoying learning more about Steiner Education and incorporating this into her Japanese classes at Glenaeon.