School Life in New Zealand

 Today was all about getting used to NZ high school life! Tosa students went to classes with their buddies and did their best to fit into a totally different kind of school! Sometimes communication was difficult, and some of the culture shocks were challenging, but everyone is staying positive and trying hard! The teachers and the host families have all said that Tosa students are kind, friendly and polite! 





And at the end of the day, there was even some time to practice dancing in the afternoon sunshine! 




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