International Exchanges

The images above are from our student exchange trip to China in 2011. We regularly host and visit schools and regions in China, Germany and Japan. For the latest 2012 trip to China report and photos see page link on left.
 

China Trip  - the Greentown Yuhua School Exchange

 
  For 16 out of the 19 students who went on this trip, China was a completely new and exhilarating experience. For the other three it was simply exhilarating as they had already been to China before.

Shangahai and Beijing offered up some special and spectacular experiences, but  the majority of the time was spent in Hangzhou where Greentown Yuhua School hosted the Lynfield students. Homestaying with Chinese families, starting lessons at school at 7.30am,being in a school with 300 students and two full athletic tracks (as well as music halls and auditoriums),  having a picnic in the Xixi wetlands, and staying the last night in the school’s accommodation – all were memorable for different reasons.

“Our 16-day trip was completely eye-opening and an unforgettable experience for all of us. It was wonderful to be part of this exchange!” – Kate Cadzow, Year 13.

 

German Exchange – Ernst-Haeckel Gymnasium visits Lynfield

2010 was Lynfield’s turn to host our partner school from Werder, Germany. We definitely enjoyed showing our school and country to our German friends.

 

The first week was spent around college and special local sights such as Arataki, Piha and the city. A day’s trip to surf at Mt Maunganui and see the beautiful Coromandel peninsula was a special treat for teenagers who rarely see much seaside.

 

A week long trip around Taupo, Rotorua and Tongariro National Park tested our visitor’ nerves as bungy-jumping and white/black water rafting were optional experiences!

In the last part of the three-week visit, riding horses along Pakiri Beach, visiting the wildlife on Tiritiri Matangi and trekking to the summit of Rangitoto ensured the German students were exposed to many activities that were new to them.

 

Lynfield thoroughly enjoyed showcasing our beautiful country to our German counterparts. 2011 will see a return visit with Lynfield staff and students once more travelling to Germany. We have created a blog on which to record our experiences and hope you will follow us on our trip.

http://nz-to-germany.blogspot.com