Students at St Francis Xavier College are encouraged to experience and appreciate global cultures and the unique differences between our nation and others. Having close bonds with many schools throughout Japan, we offer a unique connection to Japanese culture that students can enjoy in their time here.
Language Week
Language week seeks to link language to culture and help foster understanding and enjoyment of Japan’s history and traditions. Year 10 students create Japanese kanji characters in a traditional Japanese calligraphy session. Students can also participate in the ancient art of paper folding during the Origami session. Year 11 students can utilise and further extend their language abilities as they watch a Japanese animated film. All students studying Japanese also have a chance to order a Japanese bento lunch and enjoy Japanese food.
Anime/Manga Club
The Anime and Manga Club is where Japanese culture comes to life! Students are encouraged to give their thoughts and responses to the latest media releases, create their own work and share with other students. Whether you’re interested in carefully crafted artistic masterpieces, adrenaline-infused action shows or current graphic novels, there’s a place for you at the Anime and Manga Club.
St Francis Xavier College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First People and Traditional Custodians. We are proud and fortunate to live and serve on the land of the Bunurong people. We recognise their intelligence, care and stewardship of this land for many generations. We pay respect to their elders, past, present and emerging. We commit ourselves to moving forward in a spirit of reconciliation.
4 Beaconsfield Avenue, Beaconsfield 3807
Ph: 03 9707 3111
beaconsfield@sfx.vic.edu.au
75 Ridgemont Drive, Berwick 3806
Ph: 03 9707 3111
berwick@sfx.vic.edu.au