Summerhill students and their parents on a recent trip to the river after digging up potatoes. SUMMERHILL
On October 7 the students, parents, and staff of Summerhill International School went on a potato-digging excursion outside Tokyo. The students were excited about simply riding on the luxurious buses, but the real fun was getting to explore an interesting place and have a new experience.
Once everyone got off the buses, they headed straight for the lush fields that could be seen in the distance. The smell of woodsmoke and potatoes cooking was already in the air.
In the fields, the children eagerly looked for potatoes and unearthed them with their shovels. After some time spent digging in the fields, they washed up and found a beautiful clearing in which to relax. Everyone talked as they ate lunch on the scenic riverside. Some of the students, parents, and teachers even walked around in the river and found some interesting animals and plant life. The enticing weather helped everyone to enjoy time together outside. Many pictures were taken and many memories made. — JEFF KRATZ
