Since 1996, Melbourne Girls Grammar has maintained a strong relationship with its sister school Sugiyama in Nagoya, Japan. The exchange programme was an initiative of past principal Mrs Christine Briggs and over the years has enabled girls from MGGS to form long lasting, international friendships with girls from Sugiyama. During the biannual visits to Japan, MGGS students have experienced the diversity of this beautiful country. Culturally and historically significant places such as Kyoto, Hiroshima, Toyko and Miyajima Island have made profound impressions.

Our next visit to Japan will take place this year during the Term Three holidays from 19 September to 3 October. The trip will include 4 days in Kyoto and surrounding areas before a home stay in Nagoya followed by a few days experiencing the bright lights and excitement of Toyko.

So for anyone who favours Japanese cuisine, unique shopping experiences, old-world architecture or beautiful Asian Art, not to mention the fun of Karaoke, then this trip is for you!

To register your interest, please email or phone the trip co-ordinators Ms Lucy Cohen or Mr Matthew Hetchler. We will be holding an information evening in March for anyone interested in this relatively low-cost trip.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Lucy.cohen@mggs.vic.edu.au

Matthew.hetchler@mggs.vic.edu.au