Culture experience that can last a life time
Throughout the two-week visit, host families would be kindly asked to provide accommodation and meals for their Nihon Daiichi students. In addition, Japanese students would travel to and from school with their host brother or sister, using an appropriate mode of transport such as a school bus, car, etc.
The Nihon Daiichi students will attend a variety of in-school programs and participate in excursions outside of the school. On weekends, students can accompany host families to regular weekend activities to allow them to experience the Australian way of family life, such as going to netball, watching soccer practice, etc.
Mrs Barrett a Year 2 Parent tells us about her family’s experience being a host family:
‘If you are considering hosting a Japanese student, I urge you to do it!! It’s the most wonderful experience for your child/ren and your family!! This is our third year doing it, and we can’t wait to meet them!!
The first year we had one student named Ikkei. Last year, we hosted two students, Hyunseok and Takumi. Unbelievable, it turns out, Ikkei and Takumi are best friends!!
We have formed the most incredible bond with these families!! In July, we are going to Japan, visiting Tokyo and Osaka. We are going to meet up with both of these families for a traditional lunch, which will be fabulous!!
The host students are very polite, respectful and eager to learn about the Australian way of life!! You become very close to the students, and they become part of your family, which is so lovely and rewarding!! Our son Ashton always asks about the students and has very fond memories of all of them!! Your heart will be so full of gratitude that you hosted a student, and your family will have a special connection to their beautiful country and culture!!’
If you are interested in hosting a student, please contact Mr Kilham. We still require 7 more families to host boys. Students, please be aware that Jump hours are awarded for hosting as well as the opportunity for class exchanges, a reptile park visit with the Japanese students, plus a farewell party/festival during the stay. The Nihon University Daiichi Junior High School students will be visiting from Sunday, 27 July, until Sunday, 10 August 2025.
If you and your family are interested in this wonderful cross-cultural opportunity, please email me at
andrew.kilham@dbb.catholic.edu.au as soon as possible.
Yours faithfully,
Andrew Kilham | Japanese Teacher
