Sunday, October 15, 2017
Sunday, September 24, 2017
The Korean International School Enjoyed their Multicultural Time in Gibsons
Our local high school welcomed twenty one teen students who are attending the International Korean School in Japan. Each student enjoyed a Canadian buddy and learned about the differences of high school in a small town in Canada to school in Japan. The students enjoyed interesting events in the afternoon, including a visit to our Fish Hatchery, where they learned about the cycle of a wild salmon.
We also enjoyed a presentation offered by a First Nations Educator. We spent time along the hiking trails of Hidden Grove and learned about First Nations Culture. The tradition of eating fresh blueberries with candied salmon was shared and each student had a small bowl to enjoy this tasty treat under the huge trees of our BC Rainforest. The ceremony ended with a beautiful First Nations Farewell Song.
I coordinated this event for MLI, an organization that promotes education and culture for foreign students. They choose small towns in Canada of offer homestay so each student has a chance to hear and use the English they know.
It is a warm and friendly program, creating long lasting connections between Canadians and people from other cultures.
Origami - Korean students teach Canadian students how to make birds and hearts!
Hidden Grove, A First Nations presenter leads the students through the Rainforest
Visiting our local fish hatchery, learning about the cycle of as wild Salmon
I am in the middle of two students exploring the Fish Hatchery
Ice cream always tastes better in a different country!
The traditional yellow school bus is so much part of Canadian life
We also enjoyed a presentation offered by a First Nations Educator. We spent time along the hiking trails of Hidden Grove and learned about First Nations Culture. The tradition of eating fresh blueberries with candied salmon was shared and each student had a small bowl to enjoy this tasty treat under the huge trees of our BC Rainforest. The ceremony ended with a beautiful First Nations Farewell Song.
I coordinated this event for MLI, an organization that promotes education and culture for foreign students. They choose small towns in Canada of offer homestay so each student has a chance to hear and use the English they know.
It is a warm and friendly program, creating long lasting connections between Canadians and people from other cultures.
Origami - Korean students teach Canadian students how to make birds and hearts!
Hidden Grove, A First Nations presenter leads the students through the Rainforest
Visiting our local fish hatchery, learning about the cycle of as wild Salmon
I am in the middle of two students exploring the Fish Hatchery
Ice cream always tastes better in a different country!
The traditional yellow school bus is so much part of Canadian life
Monday, August 21, 2017
Monday, May 29, 2017
MLI hosts an ADVENTURE ESL PROGRAM ON THE SUNSHINE COAST, EVI was the Coordinator for this Event
I was the coordinator for an adventure ESL program sponsored by MLI. Students from Kobe enjoyed visiting the Sunshine Coast and experiencing a different culture. Here are photos of some of the activities that took place:
The students learned about First Nations, and did some supervised paddling in
large traditional canoes.
.
We explored the rainforest and enjoyed the gurgling brooks and gushing waterfalls.
The Salmon Enhancement Program was an exciting stop. Each student had their own bucket of baby salmon to liberate into Chapman Creek.
Chris explained the life cycle of a salmon, and the group enjoyed wandering along the creek watching active birds and wildlife.
Each student had a small bucket of salmon to release.
Despite moments of rain, the lush green environment was alive with spring wild flowers and curious squirrels.
Two teachers, the agent, myself, and different local experts made the week an interesting experience.
Integration was a focus, and a buddy program enabled each student to learn about each other's culture.
The Japanese students taught the elementary school kids how to do Calligraphy and Origami. This cultural exchange was intriguing and pleasing to the Canadian youngsters.
Lots of photos, laughter and learning took place before the students returned to Japan.
The students learned about First Nations, and did some supervised paddling in
large traditional canoes.
.
We explored the rainforest and enjoyed the gurgling brooks and gushing waterfalls.
The Salmon Enhancement Program was an exciting stop. Each student had their own bucket of baby salmon to liberate into Chapman Creek.
Chris explained the life cycle of a salmon, and the group enjoyed wandering along the creek watching active birds and wildlife.
Each student had a small bucket of salmon to release.
Despite moments of rain, the lush green environment was alive with spring wild flowers and curious squirrels.
Two teachers, the agent, myself, and different local experts made the week an interesting experience.
Integration was a focus, and a buddy program enabled each student to learn about each other's culture.
The Japanese students taught the elementary school kids how to do Calligraphy and Origami. This cultural exchange was intriguing and pleasing to the Canadian youngsters.
Lots of photos, laughter and learning took place before the students returned to Japan.
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