２００４年度　住吉高校　海外語学研修日誌

Day 7 　August 1, Sunday
　Today I went to climb up the pyramid mountain with my host family. The way was very steep. I didn't think tehe way was correct. But the view was very beautiful. We took a rest many times. We climbed up for two hours, but we only got to the half way. We ate sandwiches. I took pictures. We came down a very dangerous way. We went there with the three dogs. I don't like animals, but I became used to patting them. It has been a long time since I went hiking, so I was very tired during the day. (Megumi Nakata)


　I got up at 9:30m because I went to bed late. I had a slice of toast, a yoghurt, a cup of tea with milk. I watched cartoon on TV. Later I went to river near the house to catch fish. I didn't catch any fish here. For lunch I ate a jam sandwich. I went to Trinity Beach with Warren, Aaron and Jeffery. I went there to catch many guppies. Shortly after that I watched the movie with Jessica, her friends and her Japanese student. She talked about homestay. After I came back home soon I went to KFC with Mom and Jessica. I ate a fried chicken, potato chips and salad for dinner. After that I played chess with Jeffery and Mom. I beat him at it, but I lost her. Today I had a good day! (Yoko Aoi)


　Today I got up early. I slept in outside, so I was a little cold. I saw horse riding until noon. It was a little boring, because it was not interesting for me to watch only. Afterward we rode horses and went to the river. The water was very cold . I rode a horse alone for the first time. It was very enjoyable. Then we went to the sea. The wind was blowing a little. Australian sea is very beautiful. There were no cans, papers, glasses and firework's rubbishes in the beach. I was amazed. When I was riding a horse, a big wave came. I was thrown off the horse. I dropped into the water. I had a sore nose. But it was enjoyable. After we deposited horses at padock, we got home. I ate pasta for dinner. Today I ate too much. I was very busy today, but I had a good time. (Natsumi Nishiguchi)

Day 8 　August 2, Monday
　I had ESL class at Smithfield State High School and after that I went to Aboriginal Cultural Park. Aboriginal Cultural Park was over twoice as large as Sumiyoshi High School. First I saw the dance of aboriginal people at Tjapukai Daice Theater. They expressed movement of animals with their dance and traditional flute. The scene that they killed a kangaroo impressed me. They made a fire on the theater and I choked with that. Next I tried spear throwing and boomerang throwing. It was very difficult for me. But I enjoyed it. At Cultural Village, I learned about bush foods and medicine. I smelled a leaf which smelled li ke alemon. I thought aboriginal people knew a lot of things about bush food. Then I had lunch and later I went to the Creation Theater. I saw an interesting film there. It showed me the special beliefs of the Tjapukai people. I had good time at Aboriginal Cultural Park. (Kazuya Nakamura)

We have ESL class at Smithfield State High School.	We went to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park..

　I went to "Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park" today. It's a big place where aboriginal people explain their culture. First, I saw the traditional dance. Next, I threw the spear and boomerang. It was a very good experience. And I saw a movie about the creation of the world. I enjoyed it very much. At home I have nothing to do, so I watched TV till dinner. It was a nice day today! (Shiba Takuya)

Day　9　August 3, Tuesday
　ESL class started as usual. Risa said, "I forgot my lunch box! Everyone seems cheerful. We decided the item we would join on the field day tomorrow. Everyone is looking forward to taking part in the field day tomorrow. We sudied about Aboriginal People today in ESL class. After morning tea, we went to music class. Then everyone sang "Home among the Gum Trees" together. The English song was too difficult. After lunch, I took part in a local class. Lesson was math and computer. Math was too easy. It is natural. After that I went home. I accustomed to living in Australia. However, English is difficult for me.(Kiyota Mariko)

　Today we joined the music class and sang a song with students in Wmithfield State High School. The song was "Home among the Gun Trees". We were taught how to sing by the students, and we sang the song with nice actions. We practiced the song and enjoyed the song. We had a very good time. After the class we took pictures with students and the teacher. In the afternoon I attend two classes with my host buddy, Claire. One was science, and the other was sewing. Both were very interesting. (Keiko Nakanishi)

We joined the music class and sang a song with students.			We took pictures with students and the teacher.

Day 10　August 4, Wednesday
　I got up at 7:00 a.m. I ate cereal and two pieces of toast. I reached Smithfield State High School at 8:40 a.m. We learned about Indigenous People of North Queensland and wrote reports about it from 9:05 a.m. to 11:05 a.m., straight after that we had the morning tea time. We ate some snacks, sandwiches, fruits, pizza and juice. We took part in the the athletic events. Some of us participated in the games, for example, 1500 meter race, relay race ( 4 x 400m), high jump and triple jump. Yoko Aoi, Kazuya Nakamura and Takuya Shiba ran 1500 meter. Keiko Nakanishi and Natumi Nishiguchi took part in high jump. Mariko Kiyotan played triple jump. The members of the two teams of the girls' relay race were Reina Saito, Megumi Nakata, Tomoko Masunaga and I, and Aya Uemura, Risa Tuchiya, Kazuyo Yoshida and Nao Kohara ran relay race. Yusuke Takatsuka, Kazuya Nakamura, Ryugo Nakanishi and Takuya Shiba, ran the relay race too. We had lunch, and so we finished the events. ! We played basket ball with the students of Smithfield State High School. We returned to our home. (Junko Furukawao)

　Today we had English class in the morning and after lunch we took part in the athletic meeting. I participated in relay race with three other boys and we were the last. After the race we played basketball for 40 minutes. My host student and I went home by taxi. We had pasta for dinner. I taught origami to my family after dinner. I had a good day. ( Ryugo Nakanishi)

We took part in the the athletic events.
Some of us participated in the games, for example, 1500 meter race, relay race ( 4 x 400m), high jump and triple jump.

Day 11　August 5, Thursday
　Today we had the sports day at Smithfield State High School. I watched it in the morning. We went to a local elementary school in the afternoon. The students were very active and we played well together. WE taught how t fold Origami, and presented Kamishibai and played Australian football. Finally we received presents. When I got home I played video game. Matt goes to Tae-Kwondo. I walked with Gordon near the beach. After that I looked up sky at night before we went to pick up Matt. Stars were very beautiful. I could find the Southern Cross. Australian life is really fun and I don't want to go back to Japan. (Yuusuke Takatsuka)

　I went to Smithfeild State High School and I watched the athletic events. Many people wore amuzing costumes. After moring tea, we visited Caravonica State School to which my host family's sister commutes. the school principal showed us their schoolbuildings and the students welcomed us with their song. We introduced Origami. We taught students how to make 'shuriken' and 'crane'. They seemed to have difficulty to make them. We also showed them 'Kamishibai'. We talked and had sandwiches, scones and meat pies at the afternoon tea time. We enjoyed playing softball with the students. There was large grass in the school. It was a massive day. (Aya Uemura)