tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12964729803471535142024-03-05T22:41:46.394-08:00Tokai Ireland 2012Patrick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027648499900836454noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1296472980347153514.post-6977289095188496282012-08-13T05:40:00.002-07:002012-08-13T05:40:17.253-07:00At the AirportAnd here they are at the airport! And who said Tokai students were shy?!!!<br />
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<br />Patrick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027648499900836454noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1296472980347153514.post-47249407859458410132012-08-13T04:37:00.001-07:002012-08-13T04:37:10.132-07:00Boarding the Bus<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, the boys should have arrived in Japan by now. Here they are getting on the bus for the airport.Patrick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027648499900836454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1296472980347153514.post-67689871924842321722012-08-11T22:21:00.002-07:002012-08-11T22:21:40.545-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The boys will leave today. It has been a wonderful time. We will say goodbye to host families and gather at 11:00 for the bus to the airport. It's always a sad parting but I think they will feel so happy to meet their families again. They have been ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!Patrick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027648499900836454noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1296472980347153514.post-11287332903299410192012-08-09T21:50:00.001-07:002012-08-09T21:50:21.094-07:00More Activity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Two of the groups have been doing their activities this week. Six boys are sailing and six boys are playing golf. It's always great to see them learning by doing something active. It's a good way to learn English too.Patrick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027648499900836454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1296472980347153514.post-51037716840720897522012-08-09T16:18:00.001-07:002012-08-09T16:18:05.767-07:00The Last Few DaysAs we enter the last couple of days I am sure the boys are starting to feel emotional about leaving Ireland and returning to their families in Japan. It has been a very special time for them here but I am sure they are all looking forward to getting back home again.Patrick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027648499900836454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1296472980347153514.post-50372978389010338892012-08-08T05:52:00.002-07:002012-08-08T05:52:06.800-07:00Tsukky!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mr. Tsukiyama is now in Ireland. This picture shows the boys greeting him. He is very popular! We are grateful to him of coming all this way to support the boys. He will also be bringing them back to Japan soon. That's a big job!Patrick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027648499900836454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1296472980347153514.post-76461089997833737622012-08-06T00:17:00.002-07:002012-08-06T00:17:55.030-07:00Hi no Maru???<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After weeks of packed lunches the boys were very happy to get some rice balls prepared by Patrick's Japanese wife, Yuko. This is always very moving for them and shows you how close to the heart rice is for Tokai boys!!!Patrick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027648499900836454noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1296472980347153514.post-77439781671787693862012-08-05T04:39:00.002-07:002012-08-05T04:39:31.673-07:00Good bye, Yokoi Sensei!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mr. Yokoi left Ireland today after a week here supporting the boys. We thank him very much for his time and cheerful energy in making Tokai Malahide Week 2 such a success. Have a safe trip back to Japan and enjoy the rest of your summer vacation!Patrick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027648499900836454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1296472980347153514.post-34357929493173151112012-08-05T04:14:00.001-07:002012-08-05T15:06:48.225-07:00The 18 Musketeers!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Really proud of this year's group. They have come to Ireland and really been incredible! Can you see any change in the boys in 2 weeks? I can!Patrick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027648499900836454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1296472980347153514.post-68790598340693632272012-08-05T04:12:00.001-07:002012-08-05T04:12:09.971-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Fortunately, Japan went on to beat Spain in the Olympics!Patrick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027648499900836454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1296472980347153514.post-28917883741425871872012-08-05T04:08:00.001-07:002012-08-05T04:08:22.289-07:00Double Cheese!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We spotted this guy at the Malahide Festival. That's one big potato!Patrick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027648499900836454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1296472980347153514.post-16171021076495270352012-08-05T04:03:00.004-07:002012-08-05T04:03:42.725-07:00A Useful Invention?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Part of learning a foreign language is remaining positive while not understanding absolutely everything. That's life! When our students went to Belfast there was a very difficult explanation of the city and its history. The guide spoke very fast. Even though they couldn't understand all that much you can see them here listening hard, trying to pick up the gist.Patrick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027648499900836454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1296472980347153514.post-53015478122267021322012-08-03T23:29:00.003-07:002012-08-03T23:29:32.359-07:00Kakuda Kun. The one who came back!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is our group leader. He came to Ireland last year too so he was made the leader of the group. Thanks to his positive and friendly attitude this year's program me has been the best ever in terms of our students mingling with the students of other nationalities. Thank you Kakuda Kun!!!Patrick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027648499900836454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1296472980347153514.post-79115182087621501962012-08-02T04:24:00.000-07:002012-08-05T15:15:32.502-07:00Cool Guys in the City Center<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of the activities takes place in the grounds of Malahide Castle. Great we've been having some good weather these past few days.Patrick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027648499900836454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1296472980347153514.post-67474606857313746902012-07-31T07:56:00.000-07:002012-07-31T07:56:04.391-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The boys went on a shopping trip to Dublin with their friends from Spain.<br />
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And were even signing autographs!<br />
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<span lang="EN-IE">Fumihiro Matsuoka</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IE">I have made friends with a lot of foreigners.
They are very friendly so I am very happy. I gave chopsticks, origami and
instant noodles to my foreigner friends so they are very happy. My host
family’s food is very delicious. Ireland is very comfortable. I like Ireland
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<span lang="EN-IE">I played football with many foreign
friends! And I made many foreign friends like Nuria, Maria, Lea, Alex,
Francesco, Emma and so on!!</span></div>
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<b>Naoto Kobayashi</b></div>
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I like Malahide! ICE is a nice school and people around me are
very kind. In the class, I have a lot of exciting times. For example, the quiz,
team games and so on. I want to stay here for a long time. I’ll enjoy my stay!
I want to enjoy the class, my time with friends, and my host family.</div>
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<b>Tatsuhiko Kakuda</b></div>
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I really enjoy life in <st1:country-region><st1:place>Ireland</st1:place></st1:country-region>.
My friends are very kind and friendly so I can talk easily to them. I can
understand the class. I play soccer in the park with my friends so I am very
tired but it is fun. Horse riding is very interesting. I ride ‘Hi-Tower’, the
tallest horse. I’m very scared but very excited because it is very high. Today
is the last horse riding day but I want to do it more.</div>
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<b>Ryuhei Takahashi</b></div>
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I came here 6 days ago. I went to a farm with my host
family. At first, I don’t have any friends
in my English class, but I have many friends now! Japanese students play soccer
every day. Many different nationalities join us. My staymate went back to his
country yesterday but a new French student came yesterday. I went to <st1:city><st1:place>Dublin</st1:place></st1:city>.
I bought a keyring. The Disco was very interesting!</div>
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Here are some of the afternoon activities the boys have been doing. As you can see they are very busy!<br />
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- Sailing at <a href="http://www.myc.ie/" target="_blank">Malahide Yacht Club</a>, which starts this week<br />
- <a href="http://www.kilronanequestriancentre.ie/" target="_blank">Horse Riding</a> at Kilronan Equestrian Centre<br />
- A visit to the <a href="http://www.nationalgallery.ie/" target="_blank">National Gallery</a> in Dublin<br />
- A visit to the <a href="http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/natural-history.aspx/" target="_blank">National History Museum</a> in Dublin<br />
- A day trip to <a href="http://www.gotobelfast.com/" target="_blank">Belfast</a> in Northern Ireland<br />
- A day trip to <a href="http://www.kilkennytourism.ie/" target="_blank">Kilkenny </a><br />
- An afternoon excursion to <a href="http://www.howthismagic.com/index.php" target="_blank">Howth</a><br />
- Visiting <a href="http://www.newbridgehouseandfarm.com/joomla/" target="_blank">Newbridge Farm </a><br />
- A trip to <a href="http://www.dublinia.ie/" target="_blank">Dublinia & Christ Church Cathedral </a><br />
- A tour of the <a href="http://www.guinness-storehouse.com/en/Index.aspx?gclid=CMOvo7-VwbECFYMe4QodWGMAMQ" target="_blank">Guinness Storehouse</a><br />
- A trip to the traditional <a href="http://www.skerriesmills.org/" target="_blank">Skerries Mills </a><br />
- A tour of the <a href="http://www.crokepark.ie/" target="_blank">GAA Sports Stadium</a> in Dublin, home of traditional Irish Sports<br />
- A day trip to <a href="http://www.glendalough.ie/" target="_blank">Glendalough</a><br />
- A tour of <a href="http://www.stmichans.com/" target="_blank">St. Michan's Church </a><br />
- A tour of central Dublin, including <a href="http://www.tcd.ie/" target="_blank">Trinity College Dublin</a>, the Library and <a href="http://www.tcd.ie/Library/bookofkells/" target="_blank">The Book Of Kells</a><br />
- There is also an option to do sports in the afternoons, which includes golf, tennis, soccer, volleyball and basketball<br />
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What an adventure! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1296472980347153514.post-26273403716380751772012-07-29T06:22:00.002-07:002012-07-29T06:22:21.891-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is another nice picture of the boys with a horse, this one taken by Mr. Kitamura who left today. Hopefully he will have a nice and safe trip back to Japan. We would all like to thank him for the time he has given to the program and hope that we hear some exciting news from him next week.Patrick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027648499900836454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1296472980347153514.post-91112474191561485752012-07-28T07:18:00.002-07:002012-07-28T07:18:20.861-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This week Patrick's nephew Benedict, from England, has come to help out. He will be going to Oxford University in September to study Classics. He will be helping the boys everyday with their activities.<br />
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We interviewed him for the blog:<br />
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TI2012: So Benedict, what do you think of the program so far?<br />
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Benedict: Well firstly, from talking to the boys, everyone seems to be very happy with their homestays and the boys are feeling very comfortable. The English classes are particularly good as the students are only allowed to speak English in the classroom. This really encourages the boys to improve on their spoken English and interact with the other kids. Also the weather has been great recently which means the afternoon activities have been a great success. The boys are offered all kinds of things to do; from horse riding to shopping trips in Dublin.<br />
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TI2012: How are the boys getting on?<br />
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Benedict: It's great to see them meeting new people and making loads of new friends. They play a soccer match every evening against the boys from Spain and they got dancing at the disco on Thursday night.<br />
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TI2012: Have you ever been away on a trip like this?<br />
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Benedict: Yes, I went on a school trip to South Africa. I was very nervous at first but after a few days I made some really good friends who I am still in touch with today. It's really worth keeping those connections for later in life.<br />
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TI2012: What advice would you give to the boys?<br />
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Benedict: This is a chance in a lifetime! Make the most of it while you can.<br />
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