I am sure by now you have seen the various posters and displays throughout the school showcasing Japanese culture, and you might be wondering what is going on.

‘Language of the Moment’ is a new concept at Norra Latin, where different languages will be showcased throughout the school year. Currently, the language of the moment is Japanese. 

You may notice that there are some Japanese words displayed throughout the school halls, as well as a display in the lunchroom, showcasing the Japanese language. In the learning commons, there is also a display featuring some Japanese books along with other cultural items. You can also test your skills by attempting to write Hiragana, which is one of the basic components of the Japanese writing system.

Did you know? Modern Japanese is written using a combination of three different writing systems: Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji.

There will also be many activities to come on Fridays in the learning commons or room 415 but for now, mark your calendars for next Friday 26th April where you will get a chance to learn how to do origami, a Japanese art form of folding colorful paper into different models, in room 415. 

You do not have to be Japanese to show us some Japanese culture; everyone is more than welcome to join.

If you are curious about the next language, it will be Portuguese. If anyone is interested in helping out, please send an email to Ms Smith at [email protected]