While overseas tours had been offered at the school for more than 13 years, McGechan said this was the first tour to Japan in many years.
“Attendance on this tour has been offered to students who will continue their study of Japanese in the senior school in 2025. We hope to offer a similar tour again to Japanese language students in three years.”
McGechan said she and Yuka Mizutan would manage the 2025 Japanese language and culture tour, and had organised a quiz night to raise the funds needed to get to Japan.
“The Japan tour quiz night will be perfect for those who would enjoy a fun night out with friends and family, testing their general knowledge, sipping on a nice drink and enjoying tasty nibbles.”
She said there would also be raffles, spot prizes and live and silent auctions.
“They can also bid on tempting silent or exciting live auctions, putting a few dollars towards raffles and potentially winning a spot prize or two. While doing this, they will be supporting the 26 young Palmerston North Boys’ High School men to embark on a tour of Japan and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
McGechan said all proceeds from the Japan tour quiz night would support the students to attend the tour.
“The young men, their whānau and teachers will greatly appreciate the generous support of the community.”
The Details:
What: Palmerston North Boys’ High School quiz night fundraiser
When: Friday, August 16
Where: Palmerston North Boys’ High School hall
Time: Doors open at 6pm. Quiz begins at 6.45pm
Price: $150 for teams of six people
Register via the Palmerston North Boys’ High School website.