WELCOME LE HONG PHONG

Sister School Exchange

On Monday 17 July, a group of 10 students with their teacher, Thi Ngoc Huyen, arrived  from our sister school, Le Hong Phong,  in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.  On arrival at Kew, a lunch was arranged and our Vietnamese students were introduced to their host buddies as well as the other Vietnamese students involved in our overseas program. During their stay, there were a range of classes and activities organised for them.

The exchange was successful because of the families who volunteered to be hosts and the fact that they gave freely of their time, really catered for the needs of the students in all ways. They put themselves out and ensured each student felt comfortable and at ease, had plenty to do, gained an insight into Australia and experienced Australian cuisine and traditions, while visiting important landmarks and places of interest or participating in a range of events. The students too were extremely helpful, and cared for their visitors both at school and outside. They made sure they arrived on time and were there to escort them home.

Friendships were forged and the students from Le Hong Phong are keen to host some teachers in 2018. We need to commence planning for this to happen. We will continue to communicate with the teachers and the school. We look forward to our continued association and friendship after what was a very successful exchange.

Clare Entwisle