Global Series Vol. 2：Ashikita Connections

[JP]

　芦北高校農業科の活動を世界へ届けるシリーズ。

　私たちが大切にしている活動の記録を厳選し、月に一度、英語版としてお届けします。

　第2回は、2月24日の「高齢者施設でのフラワーアレンジ交流会」の記録です。

　[Global Series Vol. 1：Beyond One’s Sight, Into Our Shared Vision はこちら]

[EN]

Sharing the passion of Ashikita Agricultural High School with the world. Once a month, we present an English edition of our specially selected stories. Vol. 2: Flower Arrangement Exchange at a Local Senior Care Facility (Feb 24th).

[Click here for Global Series Vol. 1：Beyond One’s Sight, Into Our Shared Vision]

— 2nd Year Floriculture Students: Flower Arrangement Workshop —

On Tuesday, February 24th, second-year students from the Agricultural Department specializing in Floriculture visited a local senior care facility. They served as instructors for a flower arrangement workshop, putting their daily studies into practice.

For this event, the students carefully selected and prepared floral materials based on a specific theme, planning every detail to ensure the residents would enjoy the experience.

■ Powering Practice with Lessons from the Welfare Department

A vital part of this exchange was the collaborative lesson held beforehand with our school's Welfare Department. Thanks to their professional guidance on "respecting others" and "eye-level communication," our students were able to connect with the residents naturally and confidently.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Welfare Department. Those lessons truly allowed "flowers of smiles" to bloom at the facility today.

■ The Difficulty of Teaching and the Joy of Connecting

After the session, students shared their honest reflections on the challenges and rewards of real-world experience:

* "Teaching while making conversation was harder than I imagined, but it was rewarding to stay smiling and create arrangements together at eye level."

* "Everyone listened to me with such kindness and smiles that my nerves disappeared. What I learned from the Welfare Department was incredibly helpful."

* "I got a bit confused trying to help multiple people at once. I want to learn even more about flowers so I can give smoother explanations next time."

While facing the difficulty of putting thoughts into words, the joy of "having a wonderful conversation" was even greater. The students learned the importance of heartfelt interaction, going beyond just technical skills.

■ Aspirations Nurtured by the Community

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the facility staff and residents for welcoming our students so warmly. The students' newfound motivation to "learn more" and "become experts" was sparked by these warm interactions.

With the support of our community, another lesson in the Agricultural Department has blossomed into a rich, life-changing experience.