The friendship between Assumption English School & Miyazaki, Japan started in 1999. In all, our school has sent 4 batches of students on this Exchange Programme & more are bound to experience this amazing trip. The first batch that Assumption English School sent consisted of 38 students from the Concert Band, who went to Miyazaki for a Band Music Exchange Programme with the students there. In 2001, a batch of 30 students participated in the programme, in 2004, another 20 students & recently in 2008, another group of students were sent to Japan.
The itinerary for each programme was planned to maximize the students' potential in various aspects.
The trip included a home stay with host families, where our students had an insight to the typical lifestyle of Japanese families. School visits were also included as part of the programme to allow interactions between students. Hence they were able to immerse themselves in the school culture & gain insights in the school activities.
Through these activities, our students learnt more about the Japanese culture. In return, our students also shared their nation's identity through presentations, songs & interactions. Participants were able to learn & appreciate the differences in cultures.
Of course, the trip would not be complete without time for 'Resting & Relaxing'. Each trip ended with a round of enriching sightseeing & interesting shopping.
& in the of 2010, Assumption English School will be sending another amazing group of students over to Miyazaki, Japan to continue the legacy of the Japanese Exchange Programme...
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