Teaching LOTE at Bandiana Primary School is a busy and exciting affair. Japanese is a relatively new area of our school curriculum and students are enthusiastic and active learners who are emersed in the foundations of Japanese language development. On arrival, all children line up at the Japanese room door and are greeted by "Sensei" (teacher) and are invited to "Haite Kudasai" (come in). At this point they become real Japanese students as they bow to greet their teacher in Japanese and follow classroom instructions also given in Japanese. Children are involved in songs and performances, and cultural celebrations to enhance their learning.