NERIMA Study Tour 2024
This year Redbank Plains SHS (along with a number of other
Ipswich schools) participate in the Nerima Study tour. The tour is part of the
Sister City Relationship between Ipswich City and Nerima City, Tokyo Japan. The
Study Tour involves hosting students (aged 12 – 15) from various junior high
schools in the Nerima municipality.
Volunteers wanted to provide the ultimate Australian cultural immersion experience for visiting Japanese students at RPSHS! Volunteer as a homestay family to receive a total payment of $260, covering six nights of accommodation and meals. Not only that, but your assigned child (nominated buddy) will be fully included in all school-related and extracurricular events.
Host students are aged 12–15 from Nerima City, Japan, Ipswich's City's Sister City!
Dates: Monday 22 July - Sunday 28 July 2024
Hosting a student involved in a Study tour provides:
- An enriching cultural experience not only for
the student hosting but for the whole school
- Opportunity for lifelong friendships with
international students
- Potential for students to practice social and
leadership skills
- A greater understanding and respect for those
with different backgrounds, expanding our students worldwide view
Host family responsibilities include:
- Cater for the student for the duration of their
stay
- Providing a family atmosphere and involving the
students in family activities during their stay
- Providing transport to and from school
- Permitting host students to attend excursions
that the school provides for the Nerima students
- Attending the official Nerima Farewell dinner for
host families and their guests on the last night of the tour
The tour generally takes place in early Term 3, with the school asking for host family volunteers. A financial contribution is allocated to all host families as a thank you for welcoming the Nerima students into their homes. For further information on how to become a host family, visit: eqi.com.au or contact the school on 3432 1222.
What next?
- Blue Card - Every adult in your home must have a current Blue Card External link to become a homestay provider.
- Expression of interest form - Complete the expression of interest form (DOCX, 60KB) and return it via email to dfurl4@eq.edu.au or hand in to the StudentOffice@redbankplainsshs.eq.edu.au
- Contact the school: 3432 1222 for more information.