1. Dear Mrs. Tanya and pupils Thank you for hosting Flat Sunshine. He is looking forward to his visit, as well as your flat’s visit to Israel. I am an English teacher in Kfar -Saba, Israel. This is a picture of our school. I do this project with my pupils in the 7 th Grade mainly for two reasons: First, I would like to expose them to other cultures from around the world and to improve their writing skills in English. We hope to learn more about your pupils,your school and about your country. After his visit, please return the Flat Sunshine to: Mrs. Hagit Goldstien and pupils Bar-Lev Junior High School 102 Tel-Hai ST. Kfar-Saba 44245 Israel Thanks for trading with us and Shalom from Israel. Best regards, Hagit and pupils

2. What is the primary language you speak in class? What other languages are taught at school? At what age do children start and finish school? Do you wear a uniform at school? What are some of the student’s favourite things to do at school? Please take a photo of Flat Sunshine in your classroom. Please mark where your school is on the map.

3. What subjects do you study? When do you start and finish your school day? What do you like most about your school? What else do you like to tell us about your school?

4. What sports do you play at school? Do you play against other schools? What other sports are available for children? What sports are played professionally?

5. Can you tell us about your daily life, including typical meals and hobbies..

6. In Israel it is hot most of the year, that is why tourists come to visit our beautiful country throughout the year. There is snow on Mount Hermon and many forests in the north of the country. We have the desert and high mountains in the south and a marvelous beach of the Mediterranean Sea along the country. In fact, the lowest place in the world is located in Israel. It is called: The Dead Sea. The temperatures in the summer can reach between 27-33 degrees Celsius. We are already used to it. Can you tell us about the weather in your country? What is so special in the geography of your country?

7. Please, tell us about your holidays. How do you celebrate them?

8. Please tell us about symbols that represent your country like: we have The Menorah.Can you also enclose pictures of those symbols.