Special Guest Speaker from the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Japan
On Friday, July 12, after the days’ lessons concluded, the First Secretary of Tourism to Zambia and an interpreter from the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia visited our school to enlighten the students and better familiarize them with the African country of Zambia. The entire student body was invited to attend voluntarily, with a particular focus on those interested in other countries or Africa. All students who participated, from junior to senior high school, were attentive and listened to the lecture in its entirety.
The event was held in English, but the interpreter provided explanations in Japanese as well so the students could have a deeper understanding of the content. The presentation was delightful! The speaker was very informative, and his pictures helped captivate the attention of the students. After he quizzed us on the beautiful destinations of Zambia, the students were able to try on some traditional outfits that the Zambian people wear. At this time all the students enjoyed posing for many pictures in this special attire. This also allowed the students to approach the First Secretary and chat in English about soccer, his family, and many other things.
Being interested in a topic and trying to learn in a fun way is truly a "学び続けるLearner" way of learning. It was a very fulfilling time for students to be able to communicate in English, learn about a new culture, and receive souvenirs from Zambia.
This opportunity was made possible with the cooperation of the Shinagawa Ward Office. Due to the students' positive response to the event, they later told us they would like to have opportunities to exchange with other embassies in the future.
We would like to continue to provide further learning opportunities of this variety in the future.

在日ザンビア共和国大使館による特別授業が行われました
７月１２日（金）放課後の時間に、ザンビア共和国大使館の一等書記官と通訳の方にご来校頂き、アフリカに位置するザンビアという国について授業を行ってもらいました。
全校生徒を対象に任意で参加を呼びかけましたが、中学生から高校生まで集まった生徒は興味を持って最後までお話を聞いていました。
基本的には英語での説明でしたが、通訳の方が日本語でも解説をしてくれて内容についても理解が深まった様子でした。授業はとても面白く、一等書記官のプレゼンは有益な情報で、特に写真は生徒の関心を引きました。
プレゼンのあと、ザンビアに関してのクイズがあり、質問に答えた生徒はザンビアのキーホルダーを頂きました！
また、ザンビアの伝統的な衣装も試着させてもらい、たくさんの写真を撮りました。
この時間に生徒たちは、ザンビア大使館の方とサッカーや家族など色々な話題について英語を使って積極的に話をしていました。
何事にも興味を持って、愉しく知ろうとする姿勢がまさに「学び続けるLEARNER」です。
英語でコミュニケーションを取れて、新しい文化について学び、ザンビアのお土産ももらって、とても充実した時間となりました。
今回は、品川区役所の方からのお声がけでしたが、生徒たちの積極性に、今後も他の大使館との交流も機会があればとお話を頂きました。
今後も学びの機会を連鎖させて行きたいと思います。