8 of our first year students with our principal, Masayuki
Takaoka, had the opportunity to visit our sister school
And spend one week with homestay families there.
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- Sightseeing in Sydney
- At The Forest High School
- Classes
- Excursion to Taronga zoo by bus
- Farewell party
The Sydney Opera House Mrs. Macquarie's chair The Blue Mountains
Ms. Cathy Thompson, Ms. Denise Wright, Ms. Watanabe and her students. The welcoming ceremony was very touching as the Forest students performed a song for us. Our students were very moved by the performance.
Welcome ceremony Beautiful performance Our students were very impressed
Meeting their homestay partners
Everyone seemed nervous at first
Mio Kato introduces herself to the class Before a kanji lesson
The students participated in various information gap activities in both English and Japanese
Mr. Ye’s Japanese class
[Konnichiwa] Nana Hayashi introduces herself in Japanese for the Australian students
Ibuki Akita talks about herself to the class
Even our principal got involved in the language exchange
Outside of the Taronga Zoo The Koalas are always sleeping A beautiful view of Sydney
Ms. Watanabe arranged mixed groups in order to use both languages.
Without a doubt, this was one of the most exciting and memorable times in each of the student’s lives. They will look back fondly on their experiences in Australia and the kindness of the people there for the rest of their lives.
As well, we wish to offer our sincerest gratitude to the host family of our students. Your hospitality and kindness will be one of the strongest memories of their high school lives. Their impressions of your families will last life time.
Finally we would like to express our appreciation to Ms. Rosemary McDowall, the principal of The Forest High School and the deputy principals, Ms. Cathy Thompson and Ms. Denise Wright. Through your continued support, our exchange program has become a great success.
Ms. Rosemary McDowall, Principal
Ms. Cathy Thompson, deputy principal
Thank you for everything!