Auckland JET Alumni Association

2009 Q2 Newsletter

Simon — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:25:03 +0000

This issue - Kishi San’s New Daughter, Q & A For Departing Jets, Photos From Q&A Session, Japanese Online Learning Tools and more.

Japanese Government Scholarship

Simon — Mon, 11 May 2009 10:49:31 +0000

The Japanese Government is offering a scholarship for research students exclusively to past JET participants
Currently two former JETs are studying in Japan on this scholarship.

The scholarship is to go to Japan as a research student in April or October 2010 for approximately 18 months to two years (including 6 months of Japanese language studies).
Applicants must have been born on or after April 2, 1975.
Applications close on 19 May 2009.
For further information, please refer to a guidelines or contact the Consulate-General of Japan
Tel: 09-303 4106
Email: info-cul@cgj.org.nz

Introducing Owen and Shelley’s KARAOKE Nights!!

Shelley — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:56:56 +0000

Saturday the 4th of April saw the official unveiling of the “Auckland JETAA/NZJS/Whoever is Keen for karaoke night” KARAOKE NIGHT.

We are looking to hold a night like this every couple of months – so keep your eye out on Facebook – both the NZJS and JET group pages or text or email Shelley to be put on the official “Auckland JETAA/NZJS/Whoever is Keen for Karaoke” mailing list!

Shelley Butt
Cell: 021 0436 056
Email: shelleymai@gmail.com

Super 14 Rugby - Auckland Blues vs Canterbury Crusaders

Shelley — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:28:11 +0000

Justin is organising a JETAA Auckland group to attend a Super 14 rugby match.

Date: Saturday May 16th
Time: 7:30 pm
Place: Eden Park
Match: Auckland vs Canterbury
Cost: $20 - $25 per person

Please email him or RSVP on our facebook event site if you wish to attend.

borrowdace@hotmail.com

2008 Q4 Newsletter

Simon — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:25:00 +0000

In this issue -

Brendan travels to Melbourne to attend the 2008 Oceania Conference.
Our ALT in Kumamoto shares his thoughts on the 2nd term and Tempura Udon.
Plus the 2008 Bonenkai, Rotorua trip, images from Japan Day and more.

Click here to read the Auckland JETAA 2008 Q4 Newsletter, or download the PDF.

Japanese Films

Simon — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:18:32 +0000

Japanese films shown at the University of Auckland are usually screened on the last Thursday of the month from 19:30 and are preceded by a documentary shorts about Japanese Trends and culture from 19:15. Films shown at the University of Waikato are usually screened on the second or third Thursday of the month during the academic year.

Admission Free English subtitles No booking required.
Films, dates and times are subject to change without notice.
Enquiries: Consulate-General of Japan (09) 303-4106

Theatre Locations
Auckland : University of Auckland - General Library Building, Lecture Theatre 109-B15

Thursday 29 January (19:30～) University of Auckland

Yellow Handkerchief 　　幸せの黄色いハンカチ

Romance Drama, 1978,108min, PG

Director: Yoji Yamada

Cast: Ken Takakura, Tetsuya Takeda, Kaori Momoi

Thursday 26 February (19:30～) University of Auckland

AIKI

Life Drama, 2002,119min, NZ Rating: TBA (AUS:M)

Director: Daisuke Tengai

Cast: Haruhiko Kato, Ryo Ishibashi, Rie Tomosaka

Report on the 2008 JETAA Oceania Conference

Simon — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:17:14 +0000

Report on the 2008 JETAA Oceania Conference, Rydges Hotel, North Melbourne

Brendan Bergin (President) and Deanne Ellis (Secretary) were sponsored by JETAA Auckland to attend this year’s conference. We are grateful for the opportunity to represent JETAA Auckland at the Oceania level. It was an invaluable networking opportunity. Our presentation regarding national initiatives to promote the JET programme in NZ High Schools focused on the DVD competition and the NCEA workshop. This was extremely well received with several chapters announcing that they would introduce one of these initiatives in their region. CLAIR also commended JETAA Auckland for these initiatives at the conference.

The following workshops were presented over the two days:

Effective Pre-Departure Orientations (JETAA Sydney)
Welcome Back Packs (JETAA Queensland)
Promoting Co-operation and involvement with JETAA (JETAA Vic/Tas/SA)
Happi Coats (JETAA Wellington)
Promoting Japanese Learning at Home (JETAA South Island)
How to Fundraise for your Chapter (JETAA Canberra)
Social Networking: Bringing the Net to Life (JETAA WA)
Promoting the JET Programme in High Schools (JETAA Auckland)

Of particular interest to our chapter was the Effective Pre-Departure Orientations presentation from Sydney with an excellent handbook they prepare for participants and a great activity. Other initiatives of interest were the Welcome Back Packs by Queensland and the Careers Expo run by JETAA WA for returning JETs.

One of the concerns raised at the conference is a reduction in funding available from CLAIR for individual chapters and a need for individual chapters to raise funds for their activities. In this context, presentations on fundraising and cost-effective ways to communicate with members and promote events (eg. Facebook) were particularly helpful.

Nicole Quinton was present at the conference in her capacity as JETAA NZ Country Rep (Elect) and intends to work closely with her Australian counterpart to improve communication and networking between Australia and NZ chapters. A Logo competition to express the Australia-NZ JETAA Oceania network was announced and entries need to be submitted by 1st March 2009. Nicole also presented JETAA Auckland’s proposal to host next year’s JETAA Oceania conference. The proposal was positively received and delegates were to take this back to their chapters to vote either to support the proposal or to put forward their own proposal. We will be notified of the outcome shortly.

Brendan Bergin
President, Auckland JETAA
12th December, 2008

The Bonenkai End of Year Party

Simon — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:49:16 +0000

The event is being subsidised by Auckland JETAA!

WHERE: Tanuki’s Sake Bar (Upstairs!)

WHEN: December 11th

TIME: 6.30pm

COST: Only $20 per head.

MENU: (menu A). Vegetarian dishes will also be available.

Schedule

6.30pm sharp: Welcome Drinks and Executive members reports
7.00pm: 2009 Auckland JETAA Executive Committee Elections
7.15pm: Dinner
8.30pm: Event concludes. Karaoke for those who are interested.

IMPORTANT - Limited to only 35 attendees so early reservation is essential to avoid disappointment!
RSVP to Brendan - bjbergin@hotmail.com

Japanese Film Week 2008

Simon — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:05:34 +0000

Through imagery, sound and narrative, we recognize the language that communicate our innermost feelings. Please come and join us for a wide range of films; new and old, sad and joyful, to share some good time with everyone!

2008 September Newsletter

Simon — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:35:07 +0000

It’s been a busy period - Taste of Japan was a great success, as was the Kimono Show. In this issue we have a Q&A with newlyweds Tara and Tasuke, plus we hear from 2008 JET participant Anaru August as he settles in to life as an ALT in Kagami-machi, Kyushu.

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