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March.6
John's English Club

　　　 　　　
　　

MangoFM!

　年明けも毎月１回定期的に放送することができました。１月のゲストは幼少期の海外生活で得た経験と現在の英語の学習方法、そして将来の目標について話してくれました。２月は来年度中国広東省派遣事業に参加が決まっている生徒が志望動機や意気込みを語ってくれました。３月は今年学校主催の様々な英語活動に積極的に参加した生徒が「英語は楽しい！」と自身の視野が広がった経験を話してくれました。

Jan.18	Feb.8	Mar.14

　　　


January 9th

　　　 　　　
　　
　　　

December 7th
Mango FM!

November 9th
MangoFM !

今回のゲストは２年生。将来の夢は看護師と語ってくれました。日本に住む海外の方が増えている現状から、希望している職業でも英語は必要だろうと感じ、日ごろから習得に励んでいるそうです。


2023.11.6
全校集会にて海外派遣授業に参加した生徒が成果報告を行いました！
　１１月６日の全校集会にて、豊田市のデトロイト派遣事業に参加した生徒２名が、英語を交えながら体験報告をしてくれました。聴衆に楽しんでもらえるプレゼンにしようと、工夫してくれていました。
　　　 　


2023.10.10
英Belper高校とのオンライン交流会をしました！
　豊田市の姉妹都市であるダービーシャーとの交流事業の一環で、豊田市まちづくり振興課よりご紹介いただいたイギリスのBelper高校と第１回オンライン交流を実施しました。
　時差により短時間の交流となりましたが生徒にとっては本物のイギリス英語や異文化に触れられる有意義な時間となりました。

　何度も交流プログラムに参加することで北高生は、「時間が無駄にならないよう冒頭から積極的に話し始める勇気をもちたい」、「相手がたくさん質問してくれるので自分ももっと質問できるようにしたい」など多くの気づきも得たようです。

　　　 　　　 　　　

　　　 　　　


2023.9.16
Speech contest!

９月１６日（土）に行われた「第３０回愛知県高等学校スピーチコンテスト西三河予選会」に、１年生１人と２年生１人が参加しました。
たくさんの練習を重ねて迎えた本番では、その成果を発揮し２人とも観客の前で堂々と発表をしました。

Even If It’s Not Universal

What do you think of when you hear the word language? I think Japanese, English, etc. come to mind. But have you forgotten sign language? It is one of the most important languages for the hearing impaired to communicate and the ones around them to understand their feelings and thoughts. As of 2022, about 70 million people in the world are using it, which is about 1 in 100 people. Also, do you know that sign language differs from country to country? Braille is universal, but sign language is not. Because of it, problems can happen. What can I do as a high school student to solve this issue?

In May, my sister and I went to a station window. We were waiting in line then a woman in front of us was being called but she didn’t realize it. She was called again but didn’t move so I told her that she was being called. She was very surprised and bowed repeatedly. When she was communicating at the station window, she was using sign language. That’s when I knew that she was deaf.

Please imagine that you are a station employee and are being spoken to by a foreigner in a sign language. You are using sign language to communicate, but the foreigner doesn’t seem to understand.
This is because the sign language being used by the station employee and a foreigner is different in this situation. Because sign language is not universal, even if you understand the sign language of your home country, you may not be able to communicate with a foreigner when you want to talk to them.

Today, people who do not understand sign language can have conversations with people who use sign language by writing notes, do hand gestures, and even if it was a foreigner, we can simply use a translator on the smartphone convenient right? But don’t you think it’s too cruel and too sad to be treated this way just because you’re a person who uses sign language? I also use messaging apps such as LINE to talk with my friends. However, the nuances are completely different between talking only in letters and talking face-to-face. Similarly, I think deaf people find it easier to express their feelings and thoughts in sign language. I want to take care of a part of their lives and make their lives easier. Even if you don’t understand sign language, there are things you can do to help those who do.

From now on, I want more people to know their own country’s sign language such as my close friends, an American teacher who I am indebted for English conversation, and foreign friends that I made in English events. This problem can be very difficult to solve, but it’s not zero. The first step is to look at your own country and increase your understanding of your own sign language. For that, I will tell them how to help people who use sign language and how to solve problems in their daily lives, such as not noticing broadcasts or calls. Even if it’s not a universal language, there are many ways to communicate with deaf people. And I hope that’s one way to solve the problem. I am only a high school student but by accumulating small actions, things may change someday. This is because one person can make a difference.

To be or not to be yourself

“Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it.”  This is a quote by Bruce Lee, one of the most well-known actors and martial artists.  I think the message in this quote is that “don’t try to be like someone else just because they’re popular and famous. Be you!”  I understand this idea and I’m sure everyone has heard this at least once in their life.  We hear it and use it often, too.  But how important is it?  Is this helpful advice?  Being yourself is important but at the same time, I think it is one of the most difficult things to do. 

    To begin with, let’s think of the advantage of being yourself.  According to LLYOD law college, the definition is to like who you are.  You are living how you want to live, regardless of other people’s opinion.  Which means you’re respecting yourself.  When you are living like this, you’re likely to feel less stressed and spend less time worrying about your character.  Of course, because you’re comfortable with your personality.  This will lead to Self-confidence and success.  It has a positive impact on you.  Since you would have the mental bandwidth, you would be able to challenge many things.  Without confidence, you would feel anxious or nervous when facing a new problem.  Also, it’s possible to change the people around you, like influencers on SNS.  The list of benefits goes on and on.    

Well, this advice sounds like positive and motivating.  Everyone would think there’s nothing bad about this.  This is only if you are already comfortable with your character.  If you are considered unfriendly or not outgoing, and you don’t like who you are, this advice isn’t helpful.  Maybe it can make the situation worse.  Besides, it could be what that stops you from trying new things.  It traps you.  I had this experience when I was going to school abroad.  I wasn’t good at English then, so I was always afraid of doing things with other students such as group work.  I was seen as a transfer student who cannot speak English.  So, my friends and other students did most of the work and I just copied the what they did.  I eventually developed a passive personality.  One day, an ESL teacher was helping me with an essay about self-introduction.  He said “Just be yourself.”  I knew he was encouraging me but I also knew it was no good to stay like that.  I realized I should be more proactive.  Therefore, this overused advice may not be an appropriate for all people.    As the conclusion of my speech today, I want to tell you all that you don’t need to follow this advice, “Being yourself”.  Being the person you truly want is much more significant in life.  I learned this through my experience so I can guarantee it.  I’m not saying this advice is inappropriate but it’s not the best advice to give people.  It’s not like it always works.  It’s the same when you’re the one getting this advice.  Before following some advice, ask yourself, “is this the person I really want to be?”  Remember who you are now and who you want to be in the future.  I think this is important.  So next time when you’re giving advice to someone who’s struggling with their character, don’t say “Be yourself”, instead say, “Be the person you really want. Be the person that can shine” 

September 21th
MangoFM !

ほぼ毎月開催しているALTジョン先生がホストを務めるオールイングリッシュラジオ番組です。天気、学校ニュース、すぐに使える英語フレーズ紹介などコンテンツ盛りだくさんの15分間です。毎回生徒がゲスト出演し、日ごろ取り組んでいる英語活動について経験を語ってくれるのも楽しみです。今回のゲストは２年生。１年次よりほぼ１００％で参加している豊北の各種国際交流プグラムでの体験について話してくれました。

September 19th
English Club!

今月もイングリッシュクラブを開催しました。ジョン先生とともに前週に開催された豊北のメインイベントである“玄武祭(文化祭と体育大会)”について参加者それぞれの思い出を紹介してもらい、そこから話は「お化け屋敷」から「あなたにとって怖いものは？」になり、最後は来月のハロウィーンを前に、ジョン先生が実際に経験した「本当にあった怖い話」になりました。参加者はジョン先生のエピソードに聞き入っていました☆





2023.8.18,21,22
Toyo kita Language Program 2023

Our school hosted a summer international exchange program over three days on August 18th, 21st, and 22nd.
＊Day1 Online exchange with students from Mountain Creek High School in Australia. ＊Day2 Group session with the ALT instructors discussing "Ideal Family Dynamics."
＊Day3 Skit activity (script writing and presentations in English)

 During the online exchange on the first day, students seemed to have an enjoyable time learning about cultural differences, expressing surprise at the fact that many Australian high school students have part-time jobs and even drive cars.

 On the second and third days, the ALT instructors engaged in discussions with the students about "Ideal Japanese Family Dynamics." Each group presented their ideas, addressing topics such as "Roles of Fathers and Mothers," "Praise and Discipline," and "How to choose Future Paths."  The students showed great interest and actively exchanged opinions on the differences between other countries and Japan. Although many students had little to no experience in creating skit scripts in English, they worked together with their group members. All groups produced impressive skits.

 Throughout the program, the students engaged in so many cross-cultural interactions and made great efforts to express their own opinions.

 夏の国際交流プログラムが本校にて8月18、21、22日の3日間にわたり行われました。

１日目　オーストラリアのマウンテンクリーク高校の生徒とオンラインで交流
２日目　ALTの講師陣との対面でのグループセッション（理想の家族の在り方について）
３日目　ALTの講師陣と寸劇（英語での台本作り、発表）

 初日のオンライン交流では、オーストラリアでは多くの高校生がアルバイトをしていることや車を運転している高校生も珍しくないということに驚きながら、楽しく文化の違いを学びました。

 ２日目、３日目はＡＬＴの講師陣と「理想の日本の家族の在り方」について話し合い、それぞれのグループの考えを寸劇で発表する活動を行いました。「父親と母親の役割」、「褒め方・叱り方」、「将来の進路の決め方」などの様々な場面についての各国と日本との違いを知り、興味津々な様子で活発に意見交換をする姿が見られました。また、寸劇の台本を英語で作ることはほとんどの生徒が未経験だったため最初は不安な様子が見られましたが、ALTの先生と協力をし、全グループが素晴らしい作品を作り上げることができました。
 積極的にコミュニケーションを図ろうと努力する生徒の姿が随所で見られ、充実した３日間を過ごすことができました。

Day1　オンライン交流会
　　　 　　　 　　　

Day2　ALTとディスカッション
　　　 　　　

Day3　英語で台本作り＆発表会
　　　 　　　




2023.5.15,6.20,7.4 ☆   English Club ☆

We have an English speaking activity once a month with teacher John. Many students enjoy this program every time.

2023.6.27
Online International Exchanging Programs！
We usually have a monthly online interacting program with our friends in the world. Many students enjoy discussion on several topics and chatting each other between the sessions.

 
2023.6.15
Mango FM!!

Our wonderful ALT, Mr. John Magno, hosts several radio programs this year as well. Having students as guests, we enjoy listening to the program during lunch break.

April. 25th
English Club 2023 Vol.1

It was the first time for 1^st graders. We cooperated with teammates, regardless of grades, to play an English card game with teacher John. We enjoyed the game and acquired some vocabulary in the game!