A Wonderful Evening at the Talent Show

Last night there was a very special event. There was a talent show. The Tokai boys were amazing. They all performed in front of about 180 people! Students from all the other countries performed too. Although the boys were very nervous, the audience loved them! Mr. Imasato also performed the SMAP song, The Only Flower in The World and some of the boys joined him on stage. There were performances of magic, music, kendama and some students even gave the audience a Japanese lesson. We were very proud of the students. Very proud indeed. It was a lovely evening and great fun. Well done!

Violin and Juggling!

One of the leaders, Nick, performing from Frozen!

The Judges

Feeling Fresher

The boys are beginning o feel fresher no that the jet lag is passing. They are all well and enjoying their trip. They are also really doing their best.

Camera Obscura Visit

In the morning, some of the group visited a museum of optical illusions in town called Camera Obscura. It's an amazing attraction near Edinburgh Castle all about light, optical illusions and so on. The boys really enjoyed it.

More Pictures from the Journey Here

Space!

One of the incredible differences between Fettes College and Tokai is the amount of space everywhere. It's not like in Tokai where every available square meter is used. This is the cricket pitch...

Mr. Imasato's Report

私たちスコットランドグループはエジンバラ、フェテスカレッジに到着して三日が経ちました。２０時間近くの空の旅。時差も手伝ってか到着時にはかなりの疲労感と睡眠不足に悩まされましたが（年寄りの私だけ？！）エジンバラ空港で出迎えのパトリック先生の顔を見たとたんに、皆「いよいよ始まるぞ。頑張ろう！」と決意を新たにした次第です。昨日月曜日は、午前中にクラス分けテストを受け、東海生は６つのクラスで早速勉強を始めました。１クラス約１５人。東海生は２〜４名が同じクラスです。外国人の生徒は、イタリア、ロシア、香港、ルーマニアなど１９カ国から来ています。生徒たちの初日の感想。英語教育システムの違いからか？！文法の正確さはともかく、たくさんしゃべること！！「こりゃ、ヤバい！！」と圧倒されていましたが、もう今朝は、「言っていることはだいたいわかるから、頑張って話すぞ！」と意気込んで出て行きました。そんな生徒たちをみていて、大丈夫！二週間後には英語のみならず、人間的にもいろんな面で自信をつけ、『一回り成長して』帰国できると期待が膨らみます。いろいろ楽しい行事も用意されていて、今夜は「タレントショウ（ジャグリング、剣玉、マジック、日本語など）生徒たちが自分の特技を披露します。最後は皆で「世界に一つだけの花」を歌おうかと思っています。ということで、順調にスタートしました。今後できるだけ毎日子供たちの様子を皆様に御報告するつもりです。楽しみにお待ちください。健康には十分に気をつけてやっていきます。

今里

Kimmerghame House

The boys are staying in rooms in Kimmerghame House. Some of them are sharing with other students from Spain. We hope they make lots of friends here!

Warming Up!

The ice is slowly starting to melt as the boys feel more comfortable talking to other students. There are many nationalities here, 19 different countries in total. Big groups from Austria, Italy, Spain and Russia. 

Placement Test

After an early start (up at 07:00 - breakfast at 07:45) The boys had a test to check their levels

Magnificent Fettes

Fettes was looking magnificent this evening.

A rainbow

The WWI memorial

Safe in Scotland!

The boys have arrived safely in Scotland. They are tired but happy to be at Fettes. They were met by Patrick at Glasgow Airport and travelled by bus to Edinburgh (about 1 hour 15 minutes). They were shown their rooms and are now going to have a meal. they are sharing their house with some students from Spain and Russia.

Scottish Weather

Mission Tokai!

Not long now until the boys arrive. They will probably be very tired but we are very excited to see them!

On the Way!

The adventure has begun and the boys are on their way here. How very exciting. I have received these images from Mr. Bond and Oshima kun. Thank you and have a wonderful flight. We will see you tomorrow!