JAPAN TRIP PHOTO ALBUM
Elementary School, Niihama
 

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We are warmly welcomed by Kumiko Sato, Vice Principal. 
Our welcome to Kinei Elementary School was a very lively band performance by the students.

 
The band leader held a most awesome position.
And the band played on . . .

 
Students had made several of their own meishi (calling/business cards) and were given the assignment of exchanging with us after introducing themselves. Visiting FMFers had made cards to use with students as part of the assignment.  Here, I exchange meishi  with a student and a share a friendly "Nice to meet you."

 
Students took their welcoming assignment quite seriously, and their sincerity made them all the more charming.  Respect for teachers was apparent.
Older students made quite a collection game out of it.  When we ran out of the cards we made, we used our personal meishi which FMF had recommended we bring. It was great fun!

 
A measuring lesson is going on in this math class.  Students have their own room and the teachers rotate with their subject.
Our lunch hosts were quite talkative.  Each table had a box in the center with questions written in English so there was no shortage of topics to talk about. 

 
First grade classroom.  This was parent's day, and many parents were observing classes. This is just a sample of the amazingly wonderful art work done by students.  This is a 6th grade girl's interpretation of the Niihama Station.  Note the detail and colors of the tracks and stones.

 
      photo courtesy of Ann Mary Mullane
These pinball machines were constructed by 4th graders in their art class.  This science class is making oxygen.

 
Elementary students are coached in Double Dutch jump roping by Betty Jackson, FMF participant from Atlanta, Georgia. (far right)
Traditional dance of the region performed by parents at their children's school gymnasium.  The lyrics to the song were sung in the regional dialect. 

 
The social studies lesson this day included video footage of WWII events.
Students store their back packs at the rear of the classroom.  Note the tape dispenser art projects on top.

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