Nihongo Tanken Centre
The Nihongo Tanken Centre provides a stimulating and authentic Japanese environment where students K–12 can develop their Japanese language skills.
About the centre
The centre is a Japanese-style building and garden, about a 20-minute walk from Kirrawee Station. The name 'Nihongo Tanken' means 'exploring Japanese', as students are led on an adventurous expedition into Japanese language and culture.
The Tanken Centre staff design a program for each visiting school, selecting engaging teaching and learning activities tailored to students’ abilities and prior learning.
The maximum number of students catered for is 30. The minimum number of students catered for is 15. Schools with groups less than 15 can still make a booking, and will join another class.
Visit our Programs and bookings page to learn more about what we offer and to book your visit.
Costs
The cost of a visit to the centre is:
- $16 per student for NSW government schools (GST non applicable)
- $31 per student for non-government and interstate schools (GST inclusive).
The fee covers the cost of morning tea and activities.
Optional lunch orders
Obentoo (lunch boxes) are available for an additional $14.00 per person (GST inclusive). A minimum number of 15 obentoo is preferred. Alternatively, students may bring their own lunch.
Visiting teachers
Teachers accompanying their students to the Nihongo Tanken Centre support staff members with the day's program. Their involvement in the program will assist in:
- motivating the active participation of students
- encouraging students to speak Japanese during activities
- supervising students
- ensuring students understand and follow the rules of the centre
- keeping the centre tidy and litter free.
Accompanying teacher(s) are responsible for the behaviour and discipline of their students at the centre. Any disruptive students will be referred to the accompanying teacher. The participating school accepts responsibility for damage caused by student behaviour.
What to bring
Please bring:
- lunch (if required)
- water bottle
- socks or stockings to wear inside the centre.
We provide morning tea however, students with special dietary requirements are asked to bring their own morning tea.
Protocols
- Visitors remove their shoes when entering the centre. Shoes are left at the genkan (foyer). Bare feet are not permitted.
- Visitors are provided with slippers to wear on the centre’s wooden floors.
- Visitors remove their slippers when entering the tatami room. Socks or stockings are to be worn on the tatami.
- Please take care when passing the shooji screens.
- Eating and drinking are only permitted in the designated lunch areas.
- Chewing gum is not permitted at any time.
- Visitors should avoid walking on the white pebble section of the garden.
Contact us
Nihongo Tanken Centre
c/- Kirrawee High School
21-29 Hunter Street, Kirrawee NSW 2232
02 9542 5745; 02 9542 5746
nihongo.tanken@det.nsw.edu.au