2017欢迎来TAKAPUNA GRAMMAR 　新西兰学校和新寄宿家庭的体验

Welcome to Takapuna Grammar School, and to the new experience of being a “kiwi homestay student”. Many of you have travelled thousands of kilometres to get here, and most of you will find that the way of life here in New Zealand is very different to that in your own country. The traditions, language, and way of doing things here in New Zealand may seem strange to you at first, but eventually you will become used to “the kiwi” way of doing things!

　　欢迎来到TAKApUNA GRAMMAR 学校和体验新的当地（KIWI）的家庭生活。你们可能不远万里来到新西兰，你可能会发现在这里的生活非常不同于在你的自己的国家。传统、语言及这里人做事的方法在你们刚来到这里，你们可能觉得有些奇怪，但最后你可能会变成与当地人非常相仿的做事方法呢。

The student and host family relationship is the key to a successful experience. The school goes to great lengths to select a host family for you. One which you will feel comfortable with and enjoy coming home to after school. Warmth, understanding and hospitality and three crucial attributes the school looks for in every host family.

　　在这里学生与寄宿家庭的关系是在新西兰的体验获得成功的关键。学校经过努力为同学们选择了寄宿家庭。在选择寄宿家庭时，温暖、理解和友善是我们选择寄宿家庭的三个关键的出发点。

In return, you must try your very best to fit in and participate as much as possible in your host family’s daily activities. This may include things such as helping with the dishes, and even walking the dog. It certainly includes keeping your room tidy and helping out some times with small things around the home. You will be regarded as one of the family, long after the completion of your time here at Takapuna Grammar School.

　　做为回报，你必须尽你自己的最大可能来适应和参与寄宿家庭的每天的生活当中来。这包括例如保持你自己房间的干净，在家里有可能在一些小事情上给予帮助。你会发现当你在结束学校学业时，你会被认为是家庭的一个成员。

Here is some information which may help you to assimilate into the home and family you will be staying with over the next few weeks or months.

　　这里是一些基本信息来帮助你在你开始的几个星期或几个月当中来适应你的寄宿家庭。

One of the most important things to remember is that communication and honesty are the keys to happiness. It is a good idea to ask lots of questions and become familiar with the routine of the family when you first arrive. For example, you could ask what time your family usually has dinner; where you should put your dirty washing etc? You should ask what you could help with around the home by way of cleaning or even taking your host brother/sister to the park for a play.

　　其中最重要的两点你需要记住的是诚实和沟通是通向快乐的两个主要因素。当你刚来到这个新家里，一个好主意就是尽量问尽可能多的问题，然后慢慢熟悉他们家的生活作息及习惯。例如，你可能问你的家庭什么时候是晚饭时间，你的脏了、湿的衣物应该放在哪里。你还可以问问：是否用你帮助做一些清洁、或带着寄宿家庭的小孩子们在公园里玩等。

Every homestay family is unique and different – no two are alike! Some have children; some do not. Some have pets; some do not. Most homestay’s will have routines and rules which you must recognise; for example, all homestay’s will expect you to keep your room clean and tidy. This means no plates or cups lt in your room; you must vacuum and dust your room once weekly; you should be responsible for the changing of your bed linen and placing all your dirty clothes where you are told.

　　每个寄宿家庭都是不一样的，没有两个家庭是完全一样的！一些家庭可能有小孩，一些没有；一些可能有宠物而另一些可能没有。例如，所有的寄宿家庭都希望你可以保持你的房间整洁，这也就是说不要把盘子或杯子放在你的屋子里。你必须用吸尘器每周打扫你的房间，你应换你自己的床单并将脏衣服放到被告之的的地方。
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