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August 6 2013
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‘The best trip ever’ by Rose Rees-Owen
A twelve-day tour of Vietnam has paved the way for future overseas travel for Ruawai College students, with the pioneering trip described as an ‘unforgettable experience’.
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Seven students accompanied by escorting parents and teachers, formed the group that travelled from Hanoi in the north to Saigon in the south, enjoying historical sites, culture, and inevitably, some exotic foods. “I really enjoyed getting out of my comfort zone and experiencing such a different culture, alien to my own,” says student, Emma Battcher. The students have been studying the Vietnam War, or the American War as it is referred to by the Vietnamese, and visited significant sites. “For all the trip participants our visit to the site of the My Lai Massacre was a sobering and emotional experience and one we will never forget,” said the school's social science department head, Catherine Davis. The students assessment topics include New Zealand’s involvement in the Vietnam War, Operation Ranch Hand, or the use of the defoliant Agent Orange and its subsequent effect on war veterans and the My Lai Massacre, and they will draw on their trip experiences. “Visiting places such as the DMZ, My Lai, and the War Museum helped give me a better understanding of the country that I wouldn’t have been able to obtain without this trip,” says student, Anna Bickers. As well as taking in the history, the students experienced the scenic sights and the Vietnamese culture and Ms Davis says that Ha Long Bay was a highlight for everyone.
Students on a Vietnam War tank at the Cu Chi Tunnels complex. Back row from left: Alf Hunt, Rebekah Sheppard, Madi Salter and Taylor Martinovich. Front row from left: Anna Bickers, Jessica Bellamy and Emma Battcher
“Students thoroughly enjoyed the two days spent cruising among the many limestone islands and islets, and alongside the floating fishing villages.” Hoi An, famous for its silks and handcrafts, was another highlight with many getting silk garments tailor made. This is the first overseas trip that Ruawai College has offered and Ms Davis says it was a success. “Our students were, as always, an absolute delight to travel with and we look forward to planning future trips overseas for the college.”
Kayaking in Ha Long Bay
The students reduced their travel costs by fundraising and Ruawai Lions also provided financial support and encouragement.
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