A Spectacular Week at Lexis Byron Bay with Our Hiroshima Juniors
Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a group of 15 junior students from Hiroshima, Japan, here at Lexis Byron Bay for a fun-filled and immersive English language and cultural experience. The students stayed with local host families, giving them a unique opportunity to practice their English and experience Aussie life firsthand.
Students with their host families.
🌊 July 28th – Lighthouse Walk & Whale Spotting
After their English lessons on Monday, we set off on the iconic Cape Byron Lighthouse Walk. With stunning views all around, the highlight was definitely spotting whales in the distance – an unforgettable Byron moment for many of the students!
🥪 July 29th – Aussie Food Tasting & Slang Session
Tuesday was all about diving into Aussie culture – through food! Students joined others at Lexis for an Aussie food tasting session featuring:
- Tim Tams
- Fairy Bread
- Vegemite (a brave few tried it!)
- Lamingtons
- …and more Aussie favourites!
We also explored Aussie slang, from “arvo” (afternoon) to “no worries,” and wrapped things up with a Kahoot quiz. Congrats to the winner who walked away with a full packet of Tim Tams!
🏖️ July 30th – Beach Games & Swimming
On Wednesday, we headed to the beach for some sunshine and sporty fun. Students played volleyball, soccer, and bocce , and a few brave souls took a refreshing swim in the ocean – a true Byron Bay experience!
🎨 July 31st – Boomerang Painting & Indigenous Art
Thursday’s arvo was a special one. Students learned about Australian Indigenous culture and took part in a boomerang painting workshop.
Boomerangs are traditional Aboriginal tools used for hunting, sport, and ceremony, and they carry great cultural significance. Today, they are also powerful symbols of Indigenous identity and connection to the land.
Students painted their boomerangs using dot painting, a distinctive form of Aboriginal art that uses dots and symbols to tell Dreamtime stories and express connection to Country. It was a meaningful and creative afternoon for all.
🌭 August 1st – Sausage Sizzle Celebration
We ended this spectacular week the Aussie way – with a sausage sizzle! There were smiles, sausages, and a few heartfelt goodbyes as we celebrated the end of a memorable week full of learning, laughter, and new friendships.
A big thank you to our wonderful juniors from Hiroshima for bringing such great energy to Lexis Byron Bay. We hope your week here was as unforgettable for you as it was for us – and we hope to see you back in Australia one day soon!