Wilson says, “We were well prepared for the Peace Park, but once we were there, we realised what a sensitive and serious issue it was. You needed to experience it full-on and to see the graphic pictures in the museum to realise what was done to the Japanese. Schools coming through were praying, giving speeches and crying - very emotional.’’ A moving part of the visit was watching a presentation of the release of 1000 origami cranes that have become the symbol of health and peace for children.
Jack Song was amazed at the size of the Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo. “Walking through it gave us a sense of the size of Tokyo with almost four million people commuting through the station everyday.” The boys can’t speak highly enough of the tour organiser Mr Steve Everingham and accompanying teacher, Ms Elaine Tang. “Mr Everingham really put his heart and soul into it,’’ says Jonty. “He is really organised which made it a great experience for us and we sure packed in a lot in the two weeks.
He is really knowledgeable and always has something to say. He talked us through what we were seeing, especially the Peace Park which helped us understand things and added to the experience.’’
“Mr Everingham really puts his heart and soul into it. He is really organised which made it a great experience for us and we sure packed in a lot in the two weeks.’’ Jonty Mills
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Christ’s College Canterbury
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