Fairhall School pupils have said farewell to a South Korean exchange student who has been a classmate for 18 months.
Min Ji Kim, 11, flew back to Seoul yesterday with her older brother and sister, who have been exchange students at Marlborough Boys' and Girls' Colleges.
Min Ji arrived at the start of 2010 with the intention of staying at Fairhall School for a year to improve her English, but her parents wanted her to stay longer.
The siblings are returning during the school holidays in South Korea, and Min Ji will continue her schooling in Seoul when the new term starts in mid-August.
During her farewell at the end of the second school term on Friday, Min Ji said she had mixed feelings about leaving behind friends, teachers, her host family and the Marlborough scenery to go home.
The siblings stayed with the same host family.
Principal Steve Crockett said Min Ji had become more confident since she started at the school and her English had improved significantly.
"It's been a experience for her learning about our culture, and we've learned a lot about hers as well," Mr Crockett said.
Min Ji was awarded a Principal's Quality Award for her effort and growth as a student at a prizegiving ceremony at the school on Friday.
Mr Crockett said the school had hosted several international students in the past.
- The Marlborough Express
SIMON WONG
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