Yesterday, we had sandwiches and tea for breakfast in a local deli. After breakfast, we headed to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. At the Cenotaph for the A-bomb victims, we laid some flowers and a speech was read out by one of our pupils. Next, we presented the paper cranes from our school at the Sadako Memorial. Mr Yeo read the school's message for peace and registered it in the paper crane registration database. The pupils were then shown a video about the atomic bombing of Hiroshima before they proceeded to tour the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. After a lunch of udon noodles, we had a stroll around the Peace Memorial Park where we saw the A-bomb Dome. It was then off to a 45 min cruise down the Hiroshima River. Later, the pupils had their first taste of shopping in Japan in a Daiso shop. Dinner was baked cheese rice before we returned to Aster Plaza. The pupils discussed the day's learning and each group made a presentation to the others.
After breakfast this morning, we rode Hiroshima's streetcar (electric tram) to the ferry terminal to head for Miyajima. The views were indeed beautiful and the pupils were delighted by the free-roaming deer on the island. We also had the opportunity to witness an actual Shinto wedding ceremony of an American man and his Japanese bride! We returned to Hiroshima in the late afternoon for more shopping and ended the day with a dinner of Hiroshima's famous okonomiyaki. As I'm posting this, the pupils have already packed their luggage and are resting in their rooms. Tomorrow, we head to Awaji Island for the beginning of the homestay attachment. Meanwhile, do stay tuned to this blog. However, don't be concerned if it's not updated as I've yet to discover the internet access on Awaji. I'll post the pictures taken so far and provide further updates once internet access is more functional. Good night!
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9 comments:
Wow, sounds very interesting, think this experiential learning definitely lasts a whole life long for the pupils. Thanks so much to Mr Yeo, teachers & facilitator for overseeing the enriching programme.
Awaiting for more interesting updates & photos too.
Best regards,
Rachel's Parents
Dear Children,
The day's activities sound very interesting and enjoyable. We really look forward to more updates and photographs. Thank you once again to Mr Yeo and the teachers.
Regards
Cheryl Ang's Parents
A-BOOOOOMB!!!!!
baked cheese rice.... oooh. I wish I could go too...
This is kinda interesting, and I want to go there... NOW. Not kidding, It sounds so good there, with the food and all.
I wanna see more photographs too. Hurry with it! XD
-Wilfred's bro
Hi,
It does sounds exciting. I'm sure it would be more interesting when the pictures are posted in the Blog later.
How're the children coping with the schedule so far?
Thks & Rgds,
Desirene's Parents.
Hmmmm...lots of shpg..not sure the money is enough. Really envy you guys right now! Anyway, have fun kids...
Feezhah's mom
Hi all,
The activities so far sound great and interesting. The children must have really enjoyed themselves. So far, how are they coping?
Hope the trip will make their life journey more richer and meaningful.
Still looking forward to see those photos taken.
Regards,
Vivian's parents
Hi guys & gals! How have u been coping so far?
I juz wanna take dis opportunity to wish all the students...a happy & wonderful experiential learning journey. Do make use every single minute to explore & discover as many things as possible & hurry with the photos pleaaase......:-)
To my daughter, Darwisyah, take gd care of yourself & your buddy & we miss you...;-)
Regards,
Darwisyah's Parents
Hi children,
I believe all af you are having a wonderfull time there. Do remember to take care of yourself.
Looking forward to see your photogragh.
Wilfred's Mother
Wow! It really does seems very interesting just like what I heard from Mr Sim during the Japan Homestay Programme Training! I'm sure they will enjoy themselves very much there. I can't wait to hear from them when they come back to Singapore! I look forward to more updates and photographs! I'm so envious of them, with all the food, shopping, activicties & the experience they gain from all of the palces of interest!!! How I wish I can go as well! ->.<-
Have fun everyone, go enjoy yourselves and meanwhile, take a good rest. Don't tire yourselves or else you won't be able to cope with the next day's activicties! Enjoy!! =)
-Eileen
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