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Appreciating the beauty in nature with Haiku

Posted on April 07, 2022

We are thrilled to share creative work by students in Years 7 and 8 Japanese!

As part of our introductory unit, Exploring Japanese Culture and Language, students have learned about ‘Ohanami’ (the Flower Viewing festival) to celebrate the change of seasons in Japan. Students reflected on Japanese culture and expressed their appreciation of nature through writing Haiku.

Haiku are traditional Japanese poems presented over three lines in a short-long-short, or 5-7-5 syllabic pattern. Haiku are created to celebrate beauty in nature.

Here are samples of students’ Haiku:

The breeze blows gently

The sun warms the soft pink petals

Nature all around

- Violet, year 7

Petals flying in the wind

The breeze blowing on my legs

While the sun shines down

- Bronson, year 7

Beautiful green trees and flowers

A light breeze of wind flew by

Peaceful surrounding sounds and trees

- Adam, year 7