From Australia_Report on St. Andrew’s Catholic College_180327

Now it's time for the term 1 exchange students at St. Andrew's Catholic College to say good bye to their mates, teachers and host families.   They are feeling so sad to leave Australia because their stay has been super exciting with growing in their confidence and new insights into the world.   Nanaka Otaki will report to all of you about her last amazing experiences.

Hello! I'm Nanaka Otaki with my LAST report from Cairns, Australia. I can't believe I have to leave Cairns in less than a week. Throughout this report, I'll be sharing what I did through the past week!

Last Thursday at lunch time, a lot of students shaved their hair off and some even waxed their leg hairs. These act were a part of this fundraising event for leukaemia called World's Greatest Shave. This foundation is held to raise money for blood cancer by shaving/coloring hair, waxing, chopping off pony tails, or even banishing beards. I was surprised not only because they were shaving, but because the whole school was a part of it. I think events like these should be held in Otsuma Nakano as well. It is a great cause and an opportunity to rethink about what we can do to help those in needs.

On the weekends, my friends and I went to watch a movie. One of the girls was leaving the school, and it was my last time seeing her. I was really sad, but also thankful for the opportunity to meet with her. Also, my hostfamily took me to a market in Port Douglas. It was really cool because they were selling a lot of unique stuff. 

I have only 4 more days here in Cairns, and I still cannot believe how quickly these 3 months have passed!!  I honestly want to stay in Cairns for a bit longer. I have learnt and experienced so much and am so thankful for these amazing experiences here.  I will never forget all of the memories I made here and all the fantastic people I met with. 

Thank you so much for reading my report! I hope you enjoyed!!

こんにちは！オーストラリアのケアンズに留学中の大瀧菜々花です！これが私の最後のレポートになります。日本に帰るまで、もう一週間きったのを信じられません。このレポートでは、先週の出来事を紹介したいと思います！

先週の木曜日の昼の時間、沢山の生徒たちが髪の毛を剃りました。この行動はワールドグレイテストシェイブというチャリティーイベントのためで、血液系疾患の認識を高めるために行われました。同時に白血病などへの基金の寄付を募っています。学校全体が関わって盛り上げていたのですごいいいなと思いました！楽しめるのと同時に、考え直す機会にもなるし、さらにお金も集められるので大妻中野でもこういうイベントがあったらいいなと思いました。

週末には、友達と映画を見に行きました。その中の1人は引っ越してしまうので、その日が会える最後の日でした。別れるのは悲しいけれど、出会えて良かったなと本当に思いました。

違う日にはホストファミリーがポートダグラスにあるマーケットに連れて行ってくれました。初めてみるユニークなものだらけでとても面白かったです。

ケアンズでの生活も残りあと4日しかなく、10週間がすぐ過ぎてしまったことに驚いています。まだ帰りたくないです！ケアンズでいろんな経験をさせてもらって数えきれないほどのことを学びました。出会えた人やこっちで作った思い出は一生忘れないです。

最後まで読んで頂きありがとうございます。楽しんで頂けたら嬉しいです!