On 26 to 29 March, a delegation of 18 junior high school students from Nagoya visited Geelong City as part of the Wetlands Partnership Agreement between the two cities.
The students visited Serrendip Sanctuary, Breamlea beach and Jirrahlinga Wildlife Sanctuary to learn about migratory birds in the region and the natural environment. The students then visited Geelong City Hall and made presentations to the Mayor, Mr Bruce Harwood, on the ways to protect a Ramsar wetland in Nagoya named Fujimae Tidal Flats, and also introduced the local culture & food of Nagoya. They also visited the Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre and Queenscliff Primary School. After the presentation, they, together with the local students, checked out Swan Bay Ramsar wetland, an important habitat for migratory birds. All the students tried their best to communicate in English with the Aussie students. They learned not only about the beauty of Australia, but also the Australian culture and way of life.
CLAIR Sydney helped organise the itinerary and provided information on possible places to visit. We will continue to support further exchanges between the two cities.
From the 3rd to the 13th of December, eight selected swimmers from the Fukuoka Swimming Association visited NSW, where they participated in joint training sessions with a local school and competed in the 2024-25 Speedo NSW Senior State Age Championships.
