Report #3 from Wellington, New Zealand.

Tuesday, October 20
Today, our students enjoyed another day of regular classes with their host students at Wellington High School.

We also joined a junior Japanese language class. The students played a fun quiz game about Japan and tested each other's knowledge. After that, everyone played a traditional Māori game using rhythm and communication.

After lunch, we joined a senior Japanese language class and visited Wellington Zoo. It was a great chance for the students to practise their English and Japanese while enjoying the zoo together.

Throughout the day, students made new friends, shared their cultures, and learned more about each other.

Wednesday, October 21
Today, our students once again joined their host students for regular classes at Wellington High School.

Later, we took a bus into central Wellington and rode on the famous Wellington Cable Car. At the top of the hill, we walked around the beautiful Botanic Garden and enjoyed the wonderful views of the city and harbour.

After exploring the gardens, we took the Cable Car back down and spent some more time looking around downtown Wellington.

It was another great day of learning, sightseeing, and enjoying Wellington!

Thursday, October 22 – Our Last Day!
Our last day in Wellington has arrived!

Today was the final chance for our students to join regular classes at Wellington High School. We visited junior Japanese language classes and enjoyed some fun games using teamwork and communication.

One of the most popular activities was a tower-building challenge! Students worked together to build the tallest tower they could using pasta, string, tape, and a marshmallow.

Students also attended Rōpū, their homeroom class, with their host students for the last time.

Later, everyone had some time to practise their farewell speeches before our special farewell ceremony and party after lunch.

It was a wonderful afternoon full of smiles, laughter, and a few tears. Our students thanked the teachers, host students, and new friends who had made their time in Wellington so special.

After many hugs and sad goodbyes, it was finally time to leave Wellington High School and head to the airport for our long journey home to Japan.

FInal Reflections:

Our time in Wellington has been a wonderful experience. Over the past two weeks, our students have made new friends, enjoyed school life in New Zealand, learned about Māori culture, and taken part in many fun activities.

Most importantly, they have tried their best to speak English, experience new things, and become more confident.

Thank you so much, Wellington High School!

Ka kite anō! – See you again!

Peter