Languages

2017 Study Tour to France

Hot off the press! Here is today’s message from Carmelina Grassi, Coordinator of the Study Tour to France:

 

“Salut de Marseille! All is going well here. Students are all well in their host families and happy.

 

Yesterday we did Art at school and then took the group on a tour of Marseille. This morning they have a history lesson, followed by going to class with their host brothers & sisters. After lunch I will take them to explore more of Marseille. The weather is very cold, but sunny! A bientot, Madame Grassi”

Farewell and Thanks to our Japanese Language Assistant – Saaya Iwata

 

Saaya Iwata has been our Japanese Language since Term Two. We have been so fortunate to have such great support for our students in Japanese from Saaya. She has participated in our Japanese classes and helped create many resources. Thank you, Saaya, for showing us how to write beautiful kanji, speak perfect Japanese,  make delicate origami and elegantly sip Japanese Tea.

I asked Saaya what the highlight of her time at John XXIII College has been. Her response was “I have been so happy to see the skills of our students improve so much over the year. They are so bright and awesome!”

Saaya also mentioned how incredibly fortunate she has felt to stay with such kind and generous host families. This has been the best way to learn about life in Australia. So, a big thank you to the Jackson Family, the King Family and the Picart Family for making Saaya feel so welcome and comfortable.

 

Saaya Sensei, kokoro kara arigatoo gozaimashita! Mata aimashoo! (Thank you from my heart and let’s meet again)

 

Shane Glass

Head of Learning Area (Languages)