In commemoration of the first anniversary of the friendship city partnership established in June 2022 between Moka City in Tochigi Prefecture and Harvey Shire in Western Australia, a Celebration Dinner was held on 31 October. Participants from Moka City included Mayor Shinichi Ishizaka, Chairman Takayuki Kushige, school representatives, and city officials, who visited Western Australia for the occasion.
The interaction between the two cities began in 2003, when Moka Junior High School and Australind Senior High School signed a sister school agreement. Online discussions between the mayors, as well as online exchanges between three junior high schools in Moka City and Harvey Senior High School, further deepened their ties in 2021, leading to the establishment of the friendship city relationship in June 2022. The dinner featured a slideshow video showcasing the history of interactions between the two cities, which was greatly appreciated by the attendees. Furthermore, Mayor Ishizaka, Mayor of Harvey Shire, and the Acting Premier of Western Australia, expressed a desire for greater collaboration between the two cities during their speech, raising hopes for the continued development of this cordial relationship.
CLAIR Sydney participated in the commemorative events for Moka City and Harvey Shire, providing an opportunity to reaffirm the outstanding friendship between the two cities. We remain committed to supporting and promoting the friendship city exchanges between Moka City and Harvey Shire in the future.
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.
