Children’s Day is celebrated in Japan each year on May 5. Parents everywhere hope for their children to grow up strong and resilient like the koi (carp) fish that can swim upstream against the current. We learnt about how kabuto samurai hats are displayed on this day and koi nobori carp streamers are flown from the rooftops. Delicious seasonal foods are also eaten. We celebrated this festival at LJBC when our students returned to campus. As a community, we acknowledged the perseverance and resilience of our students who continued their learning throughout trying times. All of our students from Pre primary through to Year 6 had the opportunity to participate in Children’s Day activities.

Carbins Sensei, Burkett Sensei and Pearce Sensei

Primary Japanese Teachers