Newsletter Week 8 Term 4 - Dunedoo Central School
Newsletter Week 8 Term 4 - Dunedoo Central School
Newsletter Week 8 Term 4 - Dunedoo Central School
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CULTURAL EXCHANGE DAY<br />
Last Tuesday, November 13th, 35 international students and four staff members from the Chatswood Intensive<br />
English Centre arrived in <strong>Dunedoo</strong>. These students were mainly Year 10 and 11 and were from Angola<br />
via Brazil, Vietnam, India and 32 from mainland China.<br />
Arriving at about 4.30pm, meant the first task was the setting up of tents at the <strong>Dunedoo</strong> Showground. Witnessing<br />
this first hand illustrated to me that no matter what language is being spoken watching teenagers put up<br />
tents is very similar. In groups of about 4, one person thought they knew exactly what to do, another knew<br />
they were wrong and the other two just did what they were told.<br />
Tents up and it was time for a BBQ dinner with the cattle at the saleyards singing. It was explained to the students<br />
that the snags and steaks, being consumed were in the saleyard last week. The students were so enthralled<br />
by the cattle that a quick phone call to Gus Stuart led to a late change of plans and a visit to the sale<br />
was organised for the next day.<br />
Although Tuesday night saw rain and strong wind they toughed it out and all except one tent survived.<br />
Wednesday morning began with a lovely breakfast hosted by the <strong>Dunedoo</strong> Bowling Club. Arriving at DCS at<br />
9.30am to work with our Year 10 and 11 students. Icebreaker activities were conducted with small groups interviewing<br />
each other to find out about each other, where they were from, what they liked etc.<br />
After morning tea we all went to the saleyards for a crash course in<br />
how cattle sales work then back to DCS and lunchtime saw a number<br />
of sports being played and more and more barriers being removed.<br />
After lunch the Japanese staff members from Chatswood had 60 students<br />
in the hospitality room and conducted a sushi making demonstration.<br />
All students being involved in the making of sushi but not all students<br />
took the opportunity of tasting it.<br />
After sushi making and a quick African drumming demonstration.<br />
it was time to say farewell to our new friends. They headed to the<br />
Western Plains Zoo. It was a great opportunity for all students<br />
involved and with all the positive feedback it is hoped it will become<br />
a regular event. Mr V O’Brien
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