3月29日（日）、当初の予定ではお土産を購入した後、シドニー・フィッシュマーケットで昼食をとる予定でした。しかし、朝から子どもたちに希望を聞いてみると、なんと全員が「魚は食べたくない！」とのことでした…！
そこで急遽予定を変更し、シドニーを代表する歴史的建造物のひとつであるQVB（クイーン・ビクトリア・ビルディング）へ向かいました。QVBは、美しい建築様式で知られ、「世界で最も美しいショッピングモールのひとつ」とも称されるシドニーの人気ランドマークです。館内ではお土産を探したり、美しい内装を楽しんだりしながら最後のショッピングを満喫しました。その後はフィッシュマーケットの代わりに、美しいウォーターフロントエリアとして有名なダーリング・ハーバーまで歩いて向かいました。
青空の下、水辺を散策したり、景色を眺めたりしながら、子どもたちは最後までシドニーらしい時間を楽しんでいました。
ホテルへ戻った後は、前日のBBQで手に入らなかった「オーストラリアらしい食体験」に再挑戦！今回はカンガルー、エミュー、クロコダイルなどのエキゾチックなジャーキーを購入し、みんなで試食しました。興味津々で挑戦してくれた児童たちでしたが、どうやら大人気とはいかなかったようです…！
それぞれが気になる種類を選び、自分なりにチャレンジしてくれました。
その後はツアー修了証の授与を行いました。一人ひとりが修了証を受け取り、この8日間の努力や挑戦、そしてたくさんの思い出を形として持ち帰ることができました。
振り返れば、英語でのディベートやプレゼンテーション、現地校交流、動物園やミュージアム見学、ビーチアクティビティ、そしてオーストラリア文化体験など、本当に多くのことに挑戦した8日間でした。
修了証を受け取る姿からも、出発前より少し自信に満ちた表情を見ることができ、とても頼もしく感じました。
そしていよいよシドニー空港へ向かう時間です。タクシーで空港へ移動し、今回のツアーをサポートしてくれたDeep Diveチームとのお別れとなりました。短い期間ではありましたが、子どもたちにとって忘れられない出会いとなったことと思います。
最後に、Deep Diveチームより保護者の皆さまへメッセージをいただいておりますので、ご紹介いたします。
To all parents,
Corey and I would like to firstly thank you for your trust in us to send your children on this trip! We had a fantastic time with everyone and 8 days went by so fast! We really hope your kids had the time of their lives and that they went home with endless stories to tell you. Of course we would love to hear feedback both from you as parents and from your children who experienced the tour. If you have anything you’d like to share with us, good or bad, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Once again, thank you all for your support and we hope everyone enjoyed the experience as much as we enjoyed showing them Sydney!
— Corey & Frank, Deep Dive Team
2026 Sydney Study Tour Day 8 | Final Adventures & Farewell Sydney! ✈️
On Sunday, March 29, our original plan was to spend the morning shopping for souvenirs before having lunch at the famous Sydney Fish Market. However, when we checked in with the students that morning, every single one of them informed us that they were not interested in eating fish! With a unanimous vote against seafood, we quickly adjusted our plans and headed instead to the Queen Victoria Building (QVB), one of Sydney’s most iconic landmarks.
Known for its stunning architecture and often described as one of the most beautiful shopping centres in the world, the QVB provided the perfect setting for our final shopping experience in Sydney. Students enjoyed browsing for souvenirs and taking in the beauty of the historic building.
Afterward, rather than visiting the Fish Market, we walked to Darling Harbour, one of Sydney’s most scenic waterfront destinations.
The students spent time exploring the area, enjoying the sunshine, and relaxing by the water. It was a wonderful way to spend our final day in the city.
Back at the hotel, we made one last attempt to experience some uniquely Australian foods. Since we were unable to find kangaroo meat for our BBQ the previous day, we purchased a selection of exotic jerky, including kangaroo, emu, and crocodile. Everyone chose something they were curious about and gave it a try.
While the students were certainly brave and willing to experiment, it is fair to say that these unusual snacks were not everyone’s favorite!✖
Later in the afternoon, we held a certificate presentation ceremony to celebrate the completion of the tour. Each student received a certificate recognizing their participation, effort, and achievements throughout the past eight days.
Looking back, the students accomplished so much during their time in Sydney—from debates and presentations to cultural experiences, local school visits, museum tours, wildlife encounters, and beach activities.
It was wonderful to see how much confidence they gained throughout the journey.
Finally, it was time to head to Sydney Airport.
After arriving by taxi, we said our farewells to the Deep Dive team, who had guided and supported the students throughout the entire experience. Although the week seemed to pass in the blink of an eye, the friendships, memories, and lessons learned will undoubtedly stay with us for years to come.
Before departing, the Deep Dive team shared the following message with all families:
To all parents,
Corey and I would like to firstly thank you for your trust in us to send your children on this trip! We had a fantastic time with everyone and 8 days went by so fast!
We really hope your kids had the time of their lives and that they went home with endless stories to tell you. Of course we would love to hear feedback both from you as parents and from your children who experienced the tour. If you have anything you’d like to share with us, good or bad, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Once again, thank you all for your support and we hope everyone enjoyed the experience as much as we enjoyed showing them Sydney!
— Corey & Frank, Deep Dive Team
Thank you to all students and families for making the 2026 Sydney Study Tour such a memorable and rewarding experience. We look forward to seeing how the confidence, friendships, and global perspectives gained during this journey continue to grow in the future! 🌏✨
