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Asian-Pacific Children's Convention (APCC)

Royal Oak Intermediate stories

Darryl, principal and chaperone

This is an excellent programme. The selected students have ‘grown up’ in the past six months. The preparation and experiences in Japan will last these students a lifetime.

The students have come back and shared their experiences with friends and families. The school has benefited greatly from the experience and we have encouraged others to be involved.

Finding time in a busy programme to prepare the Kapahaka performance was a challenge but I believe it was worth it. They did very well!

Suzanne, student

Suzanne

Everything we did in Japan was great fun. I probably enjoyed the performance day the most, when we performed a Kapahaka on a big stage to hundreds of people.

I was one of only three girls who played soccer with the boys at the camp, which was one of the best experiences of the trip. You don’t have long at the camp, enjoy it and take lots of photos!

Although I learnt Japanese and felt prepared for the trip, understanding the language in Japan was more difficult than I thought.

Zachary, student

Zachary

My best memory is of my home stay family and the lollies necklace they gave me to welcome me on the first day.

The activities I enjoyed the most were playing soccer at the camp and bowling with my host family and a few other junior ambassadors.

I had to get used to the heat and the dragonflies, though. Remember to bring lots of sunscreen and enjoy the weather because it doesn’t

Malia, student

Malia

This is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Have fun when you go there!

I had a really great time and enjoyed all the activities in Japan. The best memory of my trip is my host family and all the things we did together.

I felt prepared for the trip but I had problems with the squat toilets.

Nathan, student

Nathan

I really enjoyed the camp and playing soccer there. Bowling with my host family and other junior ambassadors is one of the best memories I have of this trip.

I felt really prepared for the trip and had no problems when we were in Japan - only once when a small crab bit me.

My advice for future junior ambassadors and their parents is to let your kids go. This is very educational for all kids.

Hayley, student

Hayley

Enjoy everything you get to do in Japan and have lots of fun! I had an awesome time in Fukuoka and enjoyed all of the activities.

The best memory of the trip is my host family and hanging out with them.

I felt well prepared for the trip and there weren’t any activities that I disliked. It was 42ºC though.

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Updated October 2010