This involves a group of around 25 students coming to visit and being hosted by us in March for 12 days (March 9-21) and then 6-8 lucky Year 7 or 8 students travelling to Japan for two weeks (September 11-24) to be hosted by families over there. They are accompanied by myself or another RJHS senior leader of staff.

This is an amazing opportunity to establish connections and make new friends and is also an amazing opportunity for a small group of students to be leaders on an international stage. Travelling with leaders from ten other Waikato Intermediate and Middle schools and experiencing school and Japanese life (including significant sites) is a truly once in a life-time opportunity.

Are you interested? We are hosting an information session on Wednesday 23 November at 6.30pm in the school staffroom. The cost of the trip is around $4500 (+ some spending money). This is open to current Year 7 students and Year 6 students who are enrolling for 2023. Come along and find out more about either hosting and/or going on the trip.

We need hosts too for March 2023 and attached is the form (with all details) to complete if you are interested. This does attract a fee for you as hosts but more importantly it is a great opportunity to make a connection with a young person and their whānau in Japan.

Japan Exchange Form

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