Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Homestay Expectations from Chukyo

 

2023 WRCA and Chukyo Homestay Expectations

 

 

WRCA students are expected to……

 

1  Respect the property of their homestay family

 

2  Clean up after themselves and maintain a clean room throughout their

stay.

 

3  Converse with their homestay family and participate in family

activities that are planned.

 

4  Communicate with their homestay family about any questions or

concerns they might have.

 

5  Stay with their Chukyo homestay students on the way home

from school and after they get back home.

 

6  During the evening , please refrain from being on their iPhone or

computer and spend the evening with their family

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

PACKING LIST

 Here is the Packing List

JAPAN PACKING LIST

Trip Dates: May 13 –May 22

SUITCASE CONTENTS

CLOTHING:

¨  Underwear (several pairs)

¨  Socks (several pairs)

¨  One free day outfit – ( no tank tops)

¨  Shorts (no short shorts )

¨  Bathing suit (optional) (modest wear)

¨  Pajamas

¨  Runners or walking shoes

¨  Sunhat/Sunglasses (Tourist days)

¨  Comfortable travel pants or skirt

¨  Rain Jacket (light weight version)

 

SCHOOL WEAR:

¨  Backpack- used as a carry on

¨  WRCA MSL T-Shirts

¨  WRCA school sweater

¨  WRCA School Shirts/blouses at least 2

¨  WRCA grey slacks/skirt

¨  Black socks (several pairs)

¨  Black Shoes

 

TOILETRIES:

*Remember, liquids/products over 100 mL not to be included in carry-on

¨  Toothbrush

¨  Toothpaste

¨  Brush/Comb

¨ Deodorant (mandatory)

¨  Hand Sanitizer

¨  Hygiene Products

¨  Sunscreen

¨  Personal Hand Towel

¨  Prescription Medication – must be in clearly marked, original container. If epiPen or syringes, must have doctor’s note that it is required.

¨ Extra pair of glasses (if worn)

 

MISCELLANEOUS:

¨  Journal (optional)

¨  Japan Travel Handbook (school issued)

¨  Bible

¨  Japanese Pocket Dictionary

¨  Alarm clock (preferably battery-powered)

¨  Money – Yen (about $500CDN )  for travel days and meals

¨  Flashlight

¨  Earplugs (optional)

 

 

CARRY-ON CONTENTS

DOCUMENTATION:

¨  Passport

¨  Other applicable documentation for non-Canadian passports (PR Card, Tourist Visa, USA Visa, Student Visa)- these will be collected and secured by staff upon arrival to Nagoya, Japan

¨  Travel Insurance if needed

 

MISCELLANEOUS:

¨  Pen – you will need this to fill out info enroute

¨  Snacks (no fruits, veggies, meats, nuts or items that contain nuts, no beverages – you can buy drinks later but don’t pack them)

¨  Book, playing cards, small travel games, writing materials – whatever you need to keep yourself busy during the wait at the airport / on the plane

¨  Camera

¨  Extra pair of underwear and shirt for carry on

¨  Extra supply of prescription medication - must be in a clearly marked, original container 

If epiPen or syringes, must have doctor’s note that it is required.

¨  Toothbrush & toothpaste (toothpaste must be sampler-size due to airport security regulations)

¨  Headphones for in-flight entertainment

 

 

 


At the gate for the flight home.

We are at Narita airport ready to board our flight to Vancouver  AC 004