みがけ！みかげ力

＜Day 6＞

  I had an English class today, and I studied Australian slang. There was a lot of slang that I didn’t know, so that was very fun for me. And my buddies were absent from school, so I was a little bit nervous. But everyone was really kind to me, so I could really enjoy school! The English class was really hard to understand, but it was a good experience for me. I want to do my best tomorrow, too.（１年女子 ）

  Today I went to school. I had a Japanese class. My classmates spoke Japanese very well, so I was surprised. I played UNO with them, and it was so much fun. In the afternoon, I went shopping with my host mother. I got some Ooshies, but I got only three Buzz Lightyears, so I was very disappointed. For dinner, I ate bolognese. It was very delicious and I loved it! （１年女子 ）

週末の2日間は、ホストファミリーと思い思いの時間を過ごしました。市場やショッピングモールでの買い物、国立公園の散策、動物園での散策など、各家庭で趣向を凝らしたおもてなしをしていただき、生徒たちはオーストラリアならではの週末を存分に満喫したようです。（詳しい様子は『Sunshine Coast Diary』Day 4, Day 5でもご紹介しています！）

Baringa高校周辺の魅力は何といっても、どこまでも広がる美しいビーチと豊かな自然。広大な海でサーフィンを楽しむ人々、心地よい風を感じながら海岸線をジョギングしたり、波の音を聴きながらゆったり過ごしたり……贅沢な時間が流れています。地元の方々からも「今の時期は1年で一番過ごしやすい最高の季節だよ！」と声をかけられるほど、恵まれた環境の中で滞在を楽しんでいます。

現地校での2日目を迎えた生徒たちは、本日も元気いっぱいに学校生活を送っています。 朝最初に行われた2時間のESL（英語学習）では、グループワークやプレゼンテーションにも自主的に手を取り、主体的に発言する姿が目立ちました。

オーストラリア特有の「Morning tea」やランチタイムでは、バディと軽食をともにしながらすっかり打ち解け、楽しそうに談笑する姿が校内のあちこちで見られました。

＜Day 5＞

   Today, I went to the zoo with my host family. We saw many animals such as koalas, crocodiles, snakes. I fed kangaroos and touched them, which was very exciting! After lunch, we watched a show. We saw birds flying and a crocodile moving. It was a little scary to see that. The zoo was huge, and I felt like being in the wild. While walking in the zoo, I saw many crocodile statues. We spent about 7 hours there. I walked a lot, so maybe I can have a good sleep tonight. （２年女子）

  Today, I had cereal for breakfast. After that, I watched Moana 2. Then, I went to the Big Pineapple and took some photos. It was much bigger than I expected! Next, I visited the zoo. I saw kangaroos, emus, koalas, dingoes, Tasmanian devils, monkeys, and wombats. It was exciting to see so many Australian animals. After that, I watched Hayden build a fence at home. Then, we went shopping, and I bought gifts for my basketball teammates before we went home. Before dinner, we had sushi and wasabi-flavored snacks. For dinner, we had roast lamb with vegetables. It was my first time eating lamb, and I liked it. For dessert, we had crème caramel.　 （２年女子）

  Today, I went to an Australian zoo. We saw the animals from a train, and there were so many of them. I was able to see many animals unique to Australia, such as kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and emus. Unlike in Japan, there was a lot of nature and many beautiful flowers and plants. I had a great time.  In the evening, I had roast lamb with my host family and their cousins. They are very funny and kind. I’m looking forward to going to school tomorrow!  （２年女子）

 ＜Day 4＞

Today was a day off, and my host family made Vegemite on toast for breakfast. We went to Kings Beach and a rainforest, and I had carbonara for lunch. In the evening, my host mother’s family came over, so the house was very lively and full of laughter. For dinner, I tried kangaroo and lamb for the first time. I took lots of beautiful photos, and I was very happy. It was a wonderful day. （２年女子）

Today, we made Kanji names for our host family. They were very happy about it, and we were happy too. We also talked about the Japanese language. Our host family asked us about the word "moshimoshi" and why Japanese has three kinds of writing systems: "Hiragana", "Katakana", and "Kanji". It was an interesting question that we had never thought about before. In particular, I also wondered why Kanji is so difficult for me. By the way, I went to the beach in "Mooloolaba". The name Mooloolaba has so many "o"s! It's a funny name. The beach was very, very beautiful. I want to live there someday!!  （２年女子）

I woke up early today to work out. Then, I went to Ginger Park to learn about the history of ginger, try some samples, and listen to how honey is made. After having a hamburger, I visited a beautiful beach, played basketball, and took a nap with a cat.　（２年男子）

生徒たちは日々、英語での日記作成（Sunshine Coast Diary）に取り組んでいます。これから充実した毎日を過ごす生徒たちのみずみずしい感想や体験談をご紹介いたします。

＜Day 1＞

Today, we took a flight from Osaka and arrived at Changi Airport after traveling 5,418 kilometers. The airport was so massive that we had to use the skytrain to get around and ask several people for directions. Thanks to that, we were able to try a Singapore-exclusive Starbucks drink!（２年女子）

 There were so many shops to explore. I found plenty of things I’d love to buy on my way back to Japan, though with the weak yen, everything felt a bit expensive! People around us were speaking many different languages, which really made

me realize how multicultural Singapore is.（２年女子）

Unfortunately, I couldn't visit the Jewel or the indoor gardens, which made me a little sad, but I had an exciting day overall. I'm looking forward to making tomorrow another great day, and I can't wait for our upcoming language training in Australia! （２年女子）

＜Day 2＞

Today, we arrived at the airport at 6:00. Afterward, we went to a shopping mall and heard an alarm. Since it’s quite rare, we were really surprised! We also visited The University of Queensland (UQ), where many students from all over the world study. I saw many kinds of birds in the city and truly felt Australian nature. Later, I met my host family. We played board games together. They were so cute!　（２年女子）

Today, I went to UQ. There were a lot of nature and wild birds. I felt the differences between Japan and Australia. Also, when I went sightseeing in Brisbane, I was able to buy what I wanted. I was so happy. In the evening, I played with my host family's children. They were very cute. I felt so refreshed and happy.　（２年女子）

We arrived in Australia today.　First, we visited The University of Queensland, and a university student showed us around.　After that, we went shopping and bought some souvenirs.  In the evening, we met our host family.They were very kind to us.　I am a bit nervous, but I will do my best.　（２年女子）

＜Day 3＞

Today, I visited a local high school. First, the students showed us around the school. After that, I met my buddy. We attended classes and ate lunch together. Then, we gave a presentation about our own high school. After I went back to home, my host family took me to the beach, which was absolutely beautiful! We ate fish and chips at a restaurant near the beach. I did so many different things today and had a great time!　 （２年女子）

I went to school in Australia for the first time, so I was very nervous. However, I had a great time because my buddy was very friendly. I attended an art lesson, but I couldn’t understand what the teacher was saying. Even so, it was an interesting experience. I also tried a meat pie, and it was delicious. After school, I went to Moffat Beach with my host family and saw a beautiful view.　（２年男子）

Today I went to a college in Brisbane. I met my buddy. She was very kind and funny. What surprised me was that her future dream is the same as mine. We talked a lot, so I could practice my English well. After that, I made a teddy bear with my host mother, and I watched a movie with my host family. Today was a very happy day!　 （２年女子）