Success in Japanese – 2021 – 2022 JTAN Nengajo Competition
In late 2021, Year 8 Japanese participated in the JTAN (Japanese Teacher’s Association of NSW) Nengajou or New Year’s Card Competition. Students had to use specific elements of Japanese language and apply appropriate cultural detail to design New Year’s cards for the Year of the Tiger. The entries and enthusiasm of our girls was impressive.
With over 100 entries, it was a very difficult challenge to choose just ten entries that would represent our College in the JTAN Competition. With nine other schools in the state and 74 entries in total being judged, we are very pleased to announce that Megan H was the overall winner of Stage 4 in NSW. The judges commented that Megan’s work was a “sophisticated choice of vintage imagery. The colours were strong but not lurid and it captures a scene that is immediately evocative”.
Sophie M was awarded Highly Commended for her entry. Special mention to all the girls who had their work selected: Shreya M, Angelea V, Claire P, Oreoluwa A, Sophie V, Deborah F and Chloe R, who won the St Patrick’s College Teacher’s Choice Award.
Kirrily Cousins - Japanese Teacher
