Visitors from Hachinoe

On Thursday 31^st July 2014 we welcomed a group of 24 students and 3 teachers from Sei Urusura Junior High in Hachinohe. We have over the past three years developed strong links with Sei Urusura which is part of our global Ursuline family. In 2012 and 2013 we enjoyed hosting students from Sei Urusura, with our St Ursula’s College families opening their hearts and homes to our visitors. This year only a day visit was possible but we ensured we made the most of the short time we enjoyed with them.

As well as formally welcoming our visitors at assembly, we enjoyed their time in Japanese classes, conversing in Japanese and playing games. This was a great opportunity for our students to use the Japanese they have been learning in class and to gain a better understanding of their Japanese counterparts. At lunchtime our Japanese room was jam-packed with visitors, Culture Club attendees and other interested students. After a delicious lunch of sandwiches and fruit, our visitors had fun talking in English with our students and playing a group game that tested their knowledge of Japan and Australia. After lunch our Hachinohe visitors joined in with Music, Graphics and Visual Arts – Media classes.

Although the visit was short and hectic, an email from Masako Tominaga, the tour leader and teacher at Sei Urusura, confirmed that our visiting students had a great day. They could feel the Serviam spirit in our school and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with our students.