Term 2 Japanese: Learning About Mottainai for World Environment Day

To celebrate World Environment Day on 6 June, SLC and CLC students took part in a special Japanese lesson exploring the Japanese cultural concept of Mottainai (もったいない), which means “What a waste!”. It encourages us to appreciate what we have, avoid waste, and take care of our environment.
The lesson began with a story about a young boy learning Mottainai from his grandmother, showing how everyday actions—like reusing and recycling items —can help protect the planet. 
To put their learning into action, students also headed outside to pick up litter in the school yard. Working together, they helped make our school cleaner and learned how even small efforts make a big difference.
We’re proud of how our students embraced the spirit of Mottainai—showing respect for the planet and responsibility in their actions. Let’s all try to waste less and reuse more, at school and at home.