Hatsushiba Hashimoto HS students celebrated their last day of school. Following certificate awards each class presented a small skill on what they learnt while they were here. This was followed by a party feasting on tasty snacks they had prepared during their cooking lesson. They departed very early Friday with the usual tears. We wish you all the best and hope you will come back to Noosa in the future.
One afternoon at Mount Tinbeerwah, they rode down the Noosa Hill Climb track, then took to the forest down a narrow sand track. They had fun cycling over pot holes and drop offs and there were no accidents or mishaps!
Another afternoon while Sydney had a dramatic dust storm day, we were having wonderful journey around the canals. We thought it was happening down NSW, then we were faced with a wall of dust coming towards us. The Catalina cruise disappeared in the clouds – photographs show the difference in backdrop. An adventurous experience for our Japanese visitors. It was all cleared by the next day!
Hatsushiba HS Students are participating in international Classes in the morning. In the afternoons they are in closed group lessons to really focus on speaking and listening skills. They are studying in the most suited level in the morning classes, and are allocated elementary to intermediate classes. They enjoy the international and serious studying atmosphere at Global Village Noosa. Teachers and other students enjoy having Hatsushiba HS students in their classes.
They are now preparing for their Farewell session on Thursday. Students have been given recipes in english and are making cake and balls for the party. If you are Hatsushiba Students’ friend, teacher or Homestay family, please join Hatsushiba Hashimoto HS Farewell Party.
Thu 24 Sep 2:10 Farewell Speech and Class Certificate Presentations
2:30 Class Presentations
3:00 Class Parties in the Kitchen Area
Hatsushiba students joined other students on Friday for a couple of games at Noosa Ten Pin
We didn’t set any records but all students had a great time at Noosa Ten Pin on Friday. Most people scored better on their second game, especially Emi who just needed a little bit of help to find her game, and scored very well after a quick lesson.
We have received photos from Yuki’s host family taken on Saturday night.
Yuki says…
“My host family, Karen and Justin took me to the Thai Restaurant, Jazz festival and took me to Hasting street for ice cream. It was a very nice night. My host family is very kind to me.
If I cannot understand what they say, they always say it slowly again. I appreciate their help and support. I enjoy learning English here and spending time with my host family.”
Thank you very much to our host families who are taking such great care of our students.
Hatsushiba Hashimoto High School students joined the GV School activity on Friday.
We had a BBQ at Sunshine Beach Park and went for beach activities (volleyball and swimming) in the afternoon.
There were dozens of students surrounding Don the chef to get some sausages and burgers, and everyone enjoyed the taste of a true Aussie BBQ. Thank you Don!
Scott from Bushlab joined us and gave students a free Didgeridoo Lesson. Hatsushiba Hashimoto students were more interested in enjoying the waves on the beach than taking the lesson.
It was back into uniform for a visit to Coolum State High School today!
Hastushiba Hashimoto students received a warm welcome from the staff and students at Coolum High School, and the students headed straight out for a hike to the top of Mount Emu. They also enjoyed a session of communication games and ball games, followed by morning tea.
Everyone was a little shy at first, but as time passed we were all well on the way to forming good friendships.
The Hatsushiba Hashimoto students were happy to receive an Australian gift, beautifully wrapped with a native flower.
Special thanks to Deputy Principal Denise Shultz who made it such a special day for all the students.
The school was busy on Friday evening, as we welcomed 28 students from Hatsushiba Hashimoto High school.
We endured a nervous wait together while we prepared for meeting homestay families, but everyone was all smiles when they finally met. Hatsushiba Hashimoto students are joining international classes to meet new friends from around the world. In the afternoons, they are in a closed group to really focus on their speaking and listening skills.
On Monday afternoon, we’re all heading down to meet students from a local Australian High school.
Welcome to Noosa, guys! I’m sure the visit will go well.
