Languages

Sayonara to our Japanese Exchange Students

This week, we farewelled Hanna, Yushi and Akihiro, who have been here since the beginning of the year from our sister school, Reitaku Mizunami in Gifu, Japan. The three students have had a wonderful time and we would like to thank their host families, friends and all staff who helped make their stay so great.

Hanna Sakimaki

I had a lot of great experiences in Australia. I was impressed because the Australian beaches were much cleaner than the beaches I have been to. Everything in Australia was bigger than Japan. I love Australian nature. And I also love the generous and kind nationality of the Australian people. On holidays I went shopping and had dinner with friends.
I am very grateful that my friends, teachers and host families talked a lot, even though I did not speak enough English. I want to come back to this wonderful country soon. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING. I will come back soon!!! 

Akihiro Yokoyama
I stayed in Australia from February 1st. It was very fun. I could experience many things.
If I had stayed in Japan, I would not have experienced things such as: classes in English, the sea being so near, meeting many Australian people and so on. I like Australia the most out of all the countries I have visited. In fact, I want to stay more.
Thank you for your kindness. See you again. 

Yushi Sawada
I was able to have a lot of great experiences in Australia. All the time I spent in Australia was happy for me. At school, all conversations had to be in English but it was a great experience.
I also made many friends. The food was no problem and yummy. My host family took me to many places. I could never do it alone.
Thank you very much. I would like to thank everyone involved in studying abroad.

Year 8 Sushi Day

Last week the Year 8 students were introduced to the most famous and traditional dish of Japan, sushi. We were lucky enough to have Yukari Miyachi, from Miyachi Sushi, come in to show the students how to make a sushi roll and to teach them all about its history.
Students learnt about how sushi making began, all the way back in the Edo Period (1600s) and how it has evolved over many centuries to the various forms it can take today.
Yukari explained to the students about all the ingredients and the role they play in making the best sushi roll and then showed the students her technique.
Students were then able to enjoy their own sushi rolls. 

Kirsten Binnie
Leader of Learning - Languages