Sunday August 17th by Ash Croft


We arrived safely back in Tokyo this morning, so I'd like to say a few final words. 


It’s been a good trip, which the students seem to have enjoyed greatly. They were given a great deal of freedom, acted independently, and broadened their worldview. I hope they were able to learn some English, put it into active use, make some new friends, and also discover something about themselves, their abilities, and their potential.

At the leaving ceremony on Friday, some of our students received individual awards.

The class teachers were asked to nominate one student from each class who stood out, with Satoshi and Taisei receiving such awards for their efforts in the classroom. These prizes were not about academic ability, but recognised students who made a particularly strong effort by consistently showing active engagement, a positive outlook, and an inclusive approach toward involving others.

In addition, Rosa was one of only three students (out of around 150) to win an award from the Activities Team. These awards recognised students who approached all of the extracurricular activities with positivity and enthusiasm, helping to set the tone for other group members.

On a personal note, I would also like to thank Rosa, Eiji and Akito, as they were the only students to submit their blogs before the deadline!!!

I hope the students will reflect on their experience in Oxford and consider how it could help to shape their future, to really ensure that they maximise the benefits that they have gained from this wonderful opportunity. 

Many thanks for reading this blog over the past two weeks.

By Ash Croft


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