1. Engaging in Asia
St Marks, Dingley

2. After attending the initial seminar the staff & Education Board viewed the 2020 Schools: Engage with Asia
Brought to light the global perspective

3. Audit Asian perspectives across the curriculum
Japanese language Yrs 3 – 6
Japanese exchange program every two years

4. Current Links with Asia
Fundraising program for Emera East Timor
Written exchanges between the two schools

5. Yr 5/6 had a unit planned ‘Our Nation’s Neighbours’ Focus on:
How is Australia & Asia connected within a global society?
How have Asian cultures contributed to Australia?
Asian countries have different cultures,traditions & governance

6. Students investigated a country of choice
Mythbusting activity
Wrote a persuasive text on Why Australia’s relationship with Asia is so important
Contrast & compare similarities & differences between a range of Asian countries

7. 2011 Whole School Focus Term 3 Project & Performance presentation
To explore Asian performing arts as a means of celebrating a sense of place and identity

8. Engage Kita Performing Arts Company over 9 weeks to work with classes on traditional & contemporary dance forms & performance
A whole school inquiry unit of work will be developed to research festivals particular to an Asian country

9. Design accompanying art – masks, costumes
Japanese teacher to work with a group on Japanese dance
Performing Arts teacher to have a drumming group perform
Librarian to focus on research & stories

10. Multi media presentations documenting student's journey and background of performance
Engage Asian parents

11. Where to in 2012?? Yr 5/6 unit will be in 2 year cycle
Follow up from project this year
Explore Japanese exchange program