During Term Two from 10 to 20 May, 2013, Horowhenua College students enjoyed a visit from Mussoorie International School, India.
The Principal, Mrs Priya Peter accompanied the group, bringing with her 13 of her students. This school caters for girls from the age of 5 to 17/18 year olds. Also accompanying the group was Mr Taran who organised the visit along with his wife and daughter.
During the visit, the Indian students shared their country and school with our students through a PowerPoint presentation, song and dance. This was both interesting and colourful. The costumes were amazing and the dances were beautiful. Everyone enjoyed it so much.
For our own students, spending time with students from another and very different country is invaluable. Buddies were arranged for each of the Indian girls and through classroom experiences, friendships were made.
The programme for their visit was prepared by our International Department. This included lunch with the Mayor of Levin; a visit to Wellington seeing Parliament in session and a tour at Victoria University; a visit to a local Marae and learning Maori culture; making puti puti (flax flowers); visit to Te Takere; sightseeing; visit to local attractions and more.
Mussoorie International School has invited Horowhenua College to take a group of students on a return visit. As a result, we plan to take a group in 2015.