Ms Rose to visit Japan

Brisbane Water Secondary College language teacher Ms Melanie Rose is off to Japan to further her knowledge of the country.

She will be sponsored by the Australian Governments Endeavour Language Teacher Fellowship (ELTF) Program, according to Member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd.

Mr Lloyd congratulated Ms Rose on her selection into the program, and recognised her commitment to the education of the Japanese language to students on the Peninsula.

"Ultimately it will be Ms Rose's students who will benefit from her three weeks in Japan, as her knowledge gained from experiencing the Japanese culture will be passed on to her students at Brisbane Water Secondary College," Mr Lloyd said.

"There are many more applicants for this program than places available and it is a considerable achievement for anyone who is selected.

"Ms Rose is worthy recipient of this fellowship and I wish her the best of luck in Japan."

The ELTF gives Australian language teachers an opportunity to improve their proficiency in a foreign language and lets them experience living in cultures of countries such as China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Mexico.

Included with the fellowship are all the domestic and international airfares, language tuition fees, excursion costs, and accommodation costs.

Press release, September 13 James Larsson, Office of the Member for Robertson