Calrossy LOTE (Language Other Than English)

Japanese is available as an elective course of either 100 or 200 hours in Years 9 and 10 or as a 2 unit HSC subject in Years 11 and 12.

The aim of LOTE study at Calrossy in Years 7-12 is to enable students to strive towards personal excellence in their target language( i.e., French and/or Japanese). All students are encouraged to pursue strategies appropriate to their ability in order to make meaning in a widening range of relevant language situations. Wherever possible, student involvement in planning of the learning process is the key to successful implementation of the various LOTE documents in French and Japanese. Syllabus materials stress the student-centered approach to effective learning of languages. To this end, Calrossy staff encourage students to be adaptable, creative, inventive and independent learners. Particular emphasis is on linguistic skills and, where applicable, parallels are drawn between the target language and English.

General language work is 'grounded' and complemented by integrated studies of lifestyle and civilization and again, where appropriate,thoughtful cultural comparisons are drawn. Calrossy is able to boast native speakers of French and Japanese whose primary role is to promote the productive skills of composition and speaking: provision of real and simulated situations in which students can communicate with speakers of the target language is vital to understanding and enjoyment of LOTE.

In senior years students can enter the exchange program with study in Japan.