Today we entered Gifu Shotoku Gakuen School through a guard of honour by children of the school.
We were quickly escorted up to the video conference room where we sat in anticipation listening for the dial up ring signal to let us know that we had made a connection via video conference with our families in Dunedin, New Zealand. (This long sentence is an indicator of how tired we are!) We all appreciated the chance to catch up and share what has been happening.
Next we had a quick morning tea before going to the computer lab where we were given instructions by the teacher and children as to how to make a calendar. The teacher had made a power point with written English instructions. We appreciated her efforts and were able to take home our finished product.
The next activity was PE where we did gymnastics with some of the younger children. We finished up with a dance which was a bit like our ‘jump jam’.After lunch we were able to go outside and play on the ‘sand’ ground. We played dodgeball, soccer and on the bars. There were lots of good social interactions happening and caught on camera.
Then we helped to clean the school before going in minivan to our first sight seeing destination – Gifu Castle. To get there we had to ascend 330m by cable car and then walk up a bit of a hill. The views were magnificent. Gifu seemed to stretch out forever. The history was interesting. On the way down we were all very excited to stop in a squirrel enclosure, where we got to wear leather gloves and feed the squirrels.The last event of the day was a trip on a riverboat to watch Cormonant fishing as dusk fell. The lights on the boats and having tea with everyone on the boat made for a great atmosphere. It was fascinating to watch the birds in action and learn about this tradition which has been going on for over a 1000 years! We were privileged to have this experience.
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ReplyDeletesounds like you are having a lot of fun at school, and more exciting adventures. It might be hard to settle back to normal life!! We miss you lots TJ & although we don't want the holidays to be over, we are looking forward to seeing you on Friday. We went to Kelly Tarlton's yesterday which was awesome, but I will let Eli tell you all about that!
We hope your last couple of days are just as fantastic as the rest of your trip!
Love & hugs to Tiana & Leanne
Mum/Lee, Dad/Nolan & Eli
You guys are having the time of your life!! well done, I'm still wondering if Ms Hill really ate that baby Octopus!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the last few days over there ah, The Hill's are enjoying the last few days of their Auckland trip. C u in Dunedin Airport.
take care -Nolan Hill.
Brilliant. Whoever is taking the photos should give themselves a HUGE pat on the back. Not only have you kept us interested with the blog site you have taken photos of the children REALLY enjoying themselves. (Kayia and the squirrels) A photo is worth a thousand words. As we type this there is 1 day and 4 hrs 58 mins to go till you are all home with us. SEE YOU ON FRIDAY. LOVE YOU HANNAH Mom and Dad XXX
ReplyDeleteHi Hannah, friends & Miss Hill, I have enjoyed your blog & photos of your adventure to Japan very much. Thank goodness for modern technology as it has let me experience a little bit of what you saw in Japan & the differences with school life that you have experienced. Hope you all have a great & safe flight home, Once again, thank you for sharing this fantastic & exciting trip with all who have kept in touch with your journey......Luv Auntie K xx
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