Year 1 and 2 reflected on their learning about Children’s Day (ko-do-mo no hi) and played with some traditional Japanese toys. Below are some reflections written by students.

I know that on Children’s Day they put koinobori (carp streamer kites) up because their parents want children to grow up like koi. Koi are very, very strong. By Hannah, Year 1

We celebrate Children’s Day on 5 May because we want our children to grow up strong and brave like koi (carp). In Japan, only the boys used to celebrate but now girls do too. The koi flags show the family members. They are very expensive. By Leena, Year 1

I remember that on Children’s Day nobody had to go to school. Children made koi so they can be strong and successful. Children’s day is on the 5 of May  and that’s my birthday. By Ari, Year 2

I learned that they make samurai hats. They will have koi . The black koi represents the dad, the red one the mum and the other ones are for the children. They have children’s Day because parents want them to be strong and good. By Christian, Year 2

Mrs Skye Aoki
Kindergarten Teacher