Media from 2010 Contest

The Japan Webpage Contest for Schools was held for the first time in 2010. An Award Ceremony & Presentation Evening was held in London on 14th June, generously hosted by the Embassy of Japan.

Photographs

Videos of Presentations by Prize-Winning Schools

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Press Articles and Other Media

“Education in the UK and Japan links up online” 「オンラインでつながる英国と日本の教育」
Eikoku News Digest – 8th July 2010
Original article in Japanese
English translation

“Gartree school on awards shortlist”
Horncastle Target – 28th April 2010

“Language colleges celebrate success in Japan webpage contest”
Languages Update (published by the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust) – Autumn 2010

“UK Pupils’ Passion for Japan: Japan Webpage Contest for Schools and Nihongo Cup Speech Contest in 2010”
Embassy of Japan in the UK Web Magazine

A Great Night Of Japanese Culture
Blog by Alex Blagona, one of the contest judges – 15th June 2010

Feedback from Participating Schools

We asked all participating schools to tell us about their school’s experience of taking part in the contest. Here are some of their responses:

“The competition proved to be extremely motivating for students at every level, and provided a wonderful opportunity for cross-age cooperation and mentoring. It also gave the students an opportunity to showcase their work both within and without the school. Overall it was an extremely positive addition to the annual Japanese-related learning opportunities.”

“Parents are more informed about our work and the pupils are very proud of the site. They love that their work has been showcased and often comment on the content during class.”

“The website has significantly raised the profile of Japanese within the school and particularly brought it to the attention of the new Head teacher. We have also had a lot of interest in our website from outside the school.”

“Success in the competition has created a huge buzz and excitement amongst pupils, staff and parents surrounding the competition, our class's entry and also an increased interest in Japan and its culture. Japan as a topic has become firmly embedded in P6 and the next stage is to develop it further. We hope to build some links with a Japanese school.”

“Taking part in the contest led to students and teachers taking Japanese more seriously. It also helped massively when planning our first ever Japan Day. Having a website showing off what we have been doing led to loads of volunteers coming forward to take part in this.”

“It has raised the profile of Japanese teaching and encouraged the languages department to continue with this language. It also ticks the 'language college diversity' box.”

“Very impressed with the contest and the way it was organised. The Awards Ceremony was very slick. Like a mini Oscars. Top job.”

“It was definitely excellent because now the students are very proud to be in Japanese Club.”