On August 24th and 25th, our students took part in a science camp (sponsored by Kyoto University) . The camp was held at Saijo City Regional Revitalization Center and other places in Saijo City. On the afternoon of the 24th and the morning of the 25th, our students had a field work around rice terraces in Senjo. After that they gave a presentation on their research to local citizens at the local community center.
The following is a student's response to the question "What's your dream vacation?"
My dream vacation is traveling abroad around the world. I especially want to go to America. It's because I like to watch baseball games. MLB is very exciting for me. I want to watch NBA, too.
The following is a student's response to the question "What's your dream vacation?"
I want to go overseas, such as America and Brazil. When I am able to be accepted to a college, I will go to America with new friends. I think we can have experiences that we can't have in Japan. I want to try the local food because they look delicious on TV. Also I want to see traditional places and natural environments.
The following is a student's resonse to the question "What's our dream vacation?"
I want to go to Fukui during summer vacation. I want to go with my family. I want to see diansours' bones and touch them, I really want to discover new dinasours' bones. It will be a good experience.
On August 19th and 20th, High School Students' Research Presentation Contest was held in Yamaguchi. High schools which have science and math course in Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu areas took part in it. Ten students of our school's science and math course, who had the research study in the fields of mathematics, chemistry and earth science, participated in the contest and they made a presentation.
The following are responses to the assignment "If you take a foreigner to some tourist sights in Japan, what place will you recommend?"
★ I will introduce Okinawa. I have visited there once. I have three reasons why I want to introduce it. First, nature of Okinawa is beautiful. We can see coral reef and brilliantly fish in the sea. Also we are able to swim together. Second, we should learn about World War Ⅱ. The Second World War had a major influence all over the world. Third, staying in Okinawa makes us feel at ease. For these reasons, I will introduce Okinawa.
★ I recommend you should visit Nara Park. It is very popular among foreigners. In Nara Park, we can give deer some food. But you should be careful because they eat anthing. There is Todaiji temple near Nara park. There, you can see the Gread Buddha. It is so big and wonderful. We can have many precious experiences. Let's visit Nara Park and give deer food!
The following are responses to the assignment "If you take a foreigner to some tourist sights in Japan, what place will you recommend?"
★ If I take a foreigner to some tourist sights in Japan, I will recommend Hiroshima. I have been to Hiroshima many times. There are many places to visit. For example, Matsuda doom stadium, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Yamato Museum, Miroku no sato, and so on. We can watch baseball games in Matsuda Stadium. It's very exciting. Miroku no sato is an amusement park. Most people can enjoy visiting there. So I want foreign tourists to go to Hiroshima.
★ I want to take you to "Mizuki Shigeru road." I have never been there. I also want to go there. There are a lot of unique Japanese ghosts which were made by Mizuki Shigeru. Mizuki Shigeru is a famous Japanese cartoonist. His most famous comic is "Gegege no kitaro." My favorite ghost is "Tofu kozo." You will be happy if you visit there!
From August 6th to the 8th, our students took part in a science technology tour in Kansai area. They learned much about science at the institutions such as the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial/Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution, RIKEN, Osaka University, Nojima Fault Prevention Museum,andso on. Some of them also made a presentation at the SSH students' research presentation contest held in Kobe.
From August 5th to the 7th, our students took part in the science technology study tour in Kanto area. They visited National Science Museum, JAXA, NIMS, Nippon Steel Corporation(Kashima branch), Tokyo University and so on.
The following are responses to the assignment "If you take a foreigner to some tourist sights in Japan, what place will you recommend?"
☆ I want you to go to Yukimoto Farm. There are many fruits in each season. In spring, we can enjoy strawberry picking. In the farm, strawberries are so big and sweet. They are so delicious. In fall, we can eat plums. They are very red and look so delicious. They are healthy for us. Also, we can enjoy grape picking. The grapes are juicy and sweet. Yukimoto farm is in Tambara in Saijo. Tambara is famous for fruits. Why don't you go to Yukimoto farm in Tambara?
☆ I will recommend Love Crepe to Edvin. Love Crepe is near Saijo High School. It sells the various crepe as strawberry crepe. Students of my school often go there after school. I like caramel crepe the best in the shop. It is very good, and it gives me energy. Also, my friends and I are going to go there today. I'M looking forward to eating crepe.