ST HILDA’S SCHOOL, GOLD COAST
YEAR 10 CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM GLOBAL LEARNING
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GLOBAL LEARNING AT ST HILDA’S St Hilda’s School recognises the ever-important need for global education in the 21st Century. We offer opportunities for students to experience a range of educational and real-life cultural immersions locally and around the globe.
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3 Year 10 Cultural Exchange Program 4 Global Network of Schools 6 Africa 7 St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls 8 Australasia 9 Waikato Diocesan School for Girls 10 North America, USA 11 St Paul’s School for Girls 12 St Mark’s School YEAR 10 13 Baylor School 14 The Ellis School CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM 15 North America, Canada St Hilda’s School has developed many lasting Girls will gain the knowledge to understand a vast 16 Crofton House School relationships with schools across the globe. array of different cultures and community perspectives. 17 Collingwood School Awareness of the importance in effective The Student Cultural Exchange Program offers 18 United Kingdom communication empowers girls to understand opportunities for girls to study abroad in Canada, 19 St Mary’s Calne personal sensitivity and build interpersonal skills. England, Scotland, South Africa, the United States 20 Downe House of America and New Zealand. The program also offers girls the ability to engage 21 St Mary’s School, Cambridge in “real life” problem solving and ignite interest in 22 Wellington School St Hilda’s Student Cultural Exchange Program global issues. 23 St Gabriel’s School empowers girls to gain a competitive advantage 24 Glenalmond College and the capability for success in an increasingly Not only are there tremendous educational benefits, globalised world. this program also offers girls the chance to develop 25 Applying for an Exchange resilience, maturity, compassion, acceptance and The girls have the opportunity to travel, study self-confidence. abroad and host a visiting student from another country. This program offers girls a rewarding global opportunity and challenges them to embrace The Student Cultural Exchange Program has change and celebrate global culture. many benefits. 2 3 ST HILDA’S SCHOOL, GOLD COAST YEAR 10 CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM
GLOBAL NETWORK OF UNITED KINGDOM St Mary’s Calne, England SCHOOLS Downe House, England St Mary’s School, England Wellington School, England St Gabriel’s School, England Glenalmond College, Scotland
NORTH AMERICA Crofton House School, CANADA Collingwood School, CANADA St Paul’s School for Girls, USA St Mark’s School, USA Baylor School, USA The Ellis School, USA
AFRICA St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls, South Africa AUSTRALASIA Waikato Diocesan School for Girls, New Zealand
4 5 BOARDING OR St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls, DAY SCHOOL BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL CO-EDUCATIONAL Kloof, South Africa OR SINGLE SEX GIRLS’ SCHOOL EXCHANGE DURATION 5 – 6 WEEKS
St Mary’s is a respected school, steeped in tradition and family values. STUDENT ACCOMMODATION BOARDING OR HOST FAMILY The School’s heritage, based on Christian values and an understanding 186 DUXBURY RD of accountability and self, is at the heart of everything that St Mary’s do. HILLCREST SCHOOL ADDRESS PRETORIA, 0083 St Mary’s is an all-girls day and boarding school that offers an array SOUTH AFRICA of cultural activities that encourage girls to explore their talents in SCHOOL WEBSITE stmarysdsg.co.za an inspiring and imaginative environment. St Mary’s also offers girls a vast array of sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Water Polo, Softball, Netball, Badminton, Hockey, AFRICA Tennis, Squash, Swimming, Soccer and Lifestyle Sport. Visit stmarysdsg.co.za
6 7 BOARDING OR Waikato Diocesan School for Girls, DAY SCHOOL BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL CO-EDUCATIONAL Hamilton, New Zealand OR SINGLE SEX GIRLS’ SCHOOL EXCHANGE DURATION 4 – 5 WEEKS Waikato Diocesan School for Girls is an Anglican school with STUDENT a roll of around 650 students. ACCOMMODATION BOARDING OR HOST FAMILY 660 RIVER RD, CHARTWELL The school has well-established traditions of excellence and SCHOOL ADDRESS HAMILTON 3210 is widely recognised as one of the highest performing schools NEW ZEALAND in New Zealand, with an enviable record of academic, sporting SCHOOL WEBSITE waikatodiocesan.school.nz and cultural achievements. Waikato Diocesan School values international education opportunities and encourages students to embrace the chance to experience living and learning in different countries. AUSTRALASIA Visit waikatodiocesan.school.nz
8 9 BOARDING OR DAY SCHOOL St Paul’s School for Girls, DAY SCHOOL CO-EDUCATIONAL Maryland, OR SINGLE SEX GIRLS’ SCHOOL United States of America EXCHANGE DURATION 6 WEEKS STUDENT ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILY St Paul’s School for Girls educates hearts and minds in an inclusive 11232 FALLS RD community that is grounded in the Episcopal values of respect, LUTHERVILLE-TIMONIUM SCHOOL ADDRESS MARYLAND 21093 USA, NORTH integrity, and spiritual growth. USA St Paul’s empowers voice, nurtures intellectual curiosity and SCHOOL WEBSITE spsfg.org A creativity, and inspires confident leaders who serve in the world. The classroom dynamic this creates allows girls to exercise their AMERIC natural leadership skills unrestrained in an environment of social and intellectual freedom. Visit spsfg.org
10 11 BOARDING OR Baylor School, Tennessee, DAY SCHOOL BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL CO-EDUCATIONAL United States of America OR SINGLE SEX CO-EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE DURATION 6 WEEKS Baylor School welcomes 1,040 students from 25 countries, BOARDING OR DAY SCHOOL STUDENT St Mark’s School, Massachusetts, DAY SCHOOL 24 states, and dozens of area neighborhoods. ACCOMMODATION BOARDING OR HOST FAMILY CO-EDUCATIONAL CO-EDUCATIONAL 171 BAYLOR SCHOOL RD United States of America OR SINGLE SEX Founded in 1893 Baylor combines a strong academic tradition CHATTANOOGA SCHOOL ADDRESS TENNESSEE 37405 EXCHANGE DURATION 4 WEEKS along with a commitment to innovation. USA
St Mark’s School is a co-educational, Episcopal, preparatory school, Small classes and individual instruction are hallmarks SCHOOL WEBSITE baylorschool.org STUDENT HOST FAMILY situated on 100 hectares in Southborough, Massachusetts, ACCOMMODATION of a Baylor education. 25 MARLBORO ROAD 40 kilometres from Boston. SOUTHBOROUGH Visit baylorschool.org SCHOOL ADDRESS MASSACHUSETTS 01772 Founded in 1865 by Joseph Burnett, who developed and marketed the USA world-famous Burnett Vanilla Extract, St Mark’s is one of the oldest SCHOOL WEBSITE stmarksschool.org private boarding schools in New England and is a member of the Independent School League in competitive athletics. The school’s 65 teachers lead 362 boarding and day students through a rigorous curriculum and a full program of co-curricular activities. Visit stmarksschool.org
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BOARDING OR The Ellis School, Pennsylvania, DAY SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL CO-EDUCATIONAL United States of America OR SINGLE SEX GIRLS’ SCHOOL EXCHANGE DURATION 4 – 5 WEEKS The mission of The Ellis School is to prepare, empower, STUDENT HOST FAMILY and inspire each and every girl through an excellent education ACCOMMODATION in an all-girls environment. THE ELLIS SCHOOL 6425 FIFTH AVENUE SCHOOL ADDRESS PITTSBURGH The Ellis School is Pittsburgh’s only age 3 to Grade 12 PENNSYLVANIA 15206 USA A, independent school dedicated to the superior education of girls and young women. SCHOOL WEBSITE theellisschool.org CANAD The School continually innovates to ensure that all aspects of the Ellis experience are of the highest calibre and are tailored to help girls thrive in school and excel in life. TH Visit theellisschool.org NOR A
14 AMERIC 15 BOARDING OR Crofton House School, DAY SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL CO-EDUCATIONAL Vancouver, Canada OR SINGLE SEX GIRLS’ SCHOOL
EXCHANGE DURATION 6 WEEKS Established in 1898, Crofton House School is an exemplary BOARDING OR STUDENT Collingwood School, DAY SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL university preparatory day school for girls from ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILY junior kindergarten to Grade 12. CO-EDUCATIONAL 3200 WEST 41ST AVENUE OR SINGLE SEX CO-EDUCATIONAL VANCOUVER Vancouver, Canada Set on a beautiful 4 hectare campus in Vancouver’s Westside, SCHOOL ADDRESS BC V6N 3E1 CANADA EXCHANGE DURATION 4 – 5 WEEKS Crofton House is an inclusive, nurturing community of dedicated The Collingwood School was founded in 1984 by an intrepid group SCHOOL WEBSITE croftonhouse.ca STUDENT teachers, involved parents, and enthusiastic students. of parents seeking an excellent education for their children. ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILY Innovative teaching and learning practices and world-class Through their efforts their vision became a reality and their 70 MORVEN DRIVE WEST VANCOUVER facilities create a unique all-girls’ environment where each girl commitment to excellence prevails to this day throughout the SCHOOL ADDRESS BC V7S 1B2 can reach her full potential. Collingwood community. CANADA SCHOOL WEBSITE collingwood.org A Crofton House education offers extraordinary possibilities. Collingwood students enjoy excellent educational programs, which incorporate the essential components to the fulfillment of each Visit croftonhouse.ca student’s potential: Academics, Arts, Athletics and Service. Each Collingwood program is designed to encourage every student to be the best that he or she can be. Visit collingwood.org
16 17 BOARDING OR St Mary’s Calne, DAY SCHOOL BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL CO-EDUCATIONAL Wiltshire, England OR SINGLE SEX GIRLS’ SCHOOL EXCHANGE DURATION 4 WEEKS At St Mary’s, girls aim high. St Mary’s encourages ambition, STUDENT HOST FAMILY OR BOARDING firmly rooted in an understanding of community and the ACCOMMODATION good of others. 63 CURZON ST SCHOOL ADDRESS CALNE SN11 0DF UNITED KINGDOM Above all, St Mary’s aims that girls learn to enjoy life and UNITED to make the most of their undoubted potential. SCHOOL WEBSITE stmaryscalne.org St Mary’s Calne actively promotes the global dimension throughout school life: through the normal curriculum, enrichment activities and numerous school trips, which KINGDOM form life-long memories for the girls. Visit stmaryscalne.org
18 19 BOARDING OR BOARDING OR Downe House, DAY SCHOOL BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL St Mary’s School, DAY SCHOOL BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL CO-EDUCATIONAL CO-EDUCATIONAL Berkshire, England OR SINGLE SEX GIRLS’ SCHOOL Cambridge, England OR SINGLE SEX GIRLS’ SCHOOL EXCHANGE DURATION 4 – 5 WEEKS EXCHANGE DURATION 5 WEEKS Downe House’s aim is to enable, encourage and prepare girls St Mary’s independence allows us to incorporate the best STUDENT BOARDING STUDENT BOARDING OR HOST FAMILY to play a full and positive part in the global community as ACCOMMODATION combination of traditional and modern teaching and learning ACCOMMODATION outstanding women of the future. DOWNE HOUSE approaches to be a strong and welcoming school which BATEMAN STREET HERMITAGE RD SCHOOL ADDRESS CAMBRIDGE, CB2 1LY achieves ‘excellence in every possible area of educational The School has specific aims in the following areas: academic SCHOOL ADDRESS COLD ASH UNITED KINGDOM THATCHAM RG18 9JJ provision’, according to our latest Independent Schools performance, pastoral care, enrichment opportunities, UNITED KINGDOM SCHOOL WEBSITE stmaryscambridge.co.uk Inspectorate (ISI) report. leadership, wellbeing, technology and innovation and global SCHOOL WEBSITE downehouse.net understanding and experiences. St Mary’s School girls delight in and long cherish their particular memories and friendships from their time at school, There are numerous social, cultural and educational benefits and all students are personally known and cherished by and every experience allows the student to develop openness, teachers and support staff. flexibility, sensitivity and new perspectives. Visit stmaryscambridge.co.uk Visit downehouse.net
20 21 BOARDING OR BOARDING OR Wellington School, DAY SCHOOL BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL St Gabriel’s School, DAY SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL CO-EDUCATIONAL CO-EDUCATIONAL Somerset, England OR SINGLE SEX CO-EDUCATIONAL Berkshire, England OR SINGLE SEX GIRLS’ SCHOOL EXCHANGE DURATION 6 WEEKS EXCHANGE DURATION 5 – 6 WEEKS Based in the market town of Wellington close to beautiful A vibrant and thriving day school community of 450 children, STUDENT STUDENT Somerset countryside, Wellington School currently ACCOMMODATION BOARDING OR HOST FAMILY 80 teaching staff and 25 support staff, St Gabriel’s combines ACCOMMODATION HOST FAMILY welcomes 650 pupils. SOUTH STREET traditional Christian values and strong pastoral care with a SANDLEFORD PRIORY SCHOOL ADDRESS WELLINGTON NEWTOWN RD SOMERSET TA21 8NT progressive, ‘real world’ attitude. SCHOOL ADDRESS NEWTOWN, GREENHAM The school’s academic achievements are outstanding. UNITED KINGDOM NEWBURY RG20 9BD According to the A level league tables, Wellington School is The School is situated in the spectacular setting of Sandleford UNITED KINGDOM SCHOOL WEBSITE wellington-school.org.uk regularly the top performing school in Somerset at A level. Priory, to the south of Newbury, and occupies a beautiful SCHOOL WEBSITE stgabriels.co.uk Grade 1 heritage-listed building in 22 hectares of parkland Wellington School’s rounded education provision and landscaped by Capability Brown. extra-curricular activities are equally impressive – from a first-rate music department, outstanding sports coaching Pupils at St Gabriel’s experience exceptionally high levels of and adventurous trips to a host of stimulating clubs and societies. achievement in so many aspects of school life and have the opportunity, resources and confidence to exploit fully their Visit wellington-school.org.uk natural individual potential, whether it is in the classroom, in the concert hall, on stage, on canvas or on the sports field. Visit stgabriels.co.uk
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APPLYING FOR AN EXCHANGE The St Hilda’s School Student Cultural Exchange program allows girls BOARDING OR Glenalmond College, DAY SCHOOL BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL the opportunity to extend their learning, develop a global perspective CO-EDUCATIONAL and understand that their futures will have an international foundation. Perthshire, Scotland OR SINGLE SEX CO-EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE DURATION 4 – 5 WEEKS Girls are invited to attend an information evening Girls who are unsuccessful in applying for the With its magnificent buildings and grounds, set in the breath-taking and apply to be a part of the Year 10 Cultural Cultural Exchange Program are encouraged STUDENT BOARDING OR HOST FAMILY countryside of Perthshire, Glenalmond has been described as the ACCOMMODATION Exchange Program in Year 9. Places in the Cultural to apply for future international opportunities most beautiful school in Scotland. BACK AVE Exchange program are limited and, as such, in Year 10, 11 and 12. Please visit the Global GLENALMOND SCHOOL ADDRESS PERTH PH1 3RY the School undertakes a rigorous application Learning page on the School’s website for Glenalmond College is a full boarding and day school for boys and UNITED KINGDOM process before placing girls in the program. further information. girls aged 12 to 18, situated on a 121 hectare campus in the heart SCHOOL WEBSITE glenalmondcollege.co.uk of the Perthshire countryside, just 12 kilometres from Perth There are many criteria to be considered as a Girls are also encouraged to obtain feedback from and one hour from Edinburgh or Glasgow. part of this process and your daughter’s teachers, Kaitlin Barrell, International Connections Officer Head of Year, Head of School/Boarding and on their application; this will help with personal The school has a strong academic focus within the framework the School Principal are all involved in the growth and better assist with future applications of an all-round education, and our full boarding environment decision-making process. for programs. benefits boarders and day pupils alike. Much thought and discussion goes into each It is important to note that a successful exchange Visit glenalmondcollege.co.uk placement, with your daughter’s safety the placement is not guaranteed, even if selection criteria School’s primary priority. and requirements as stated in The Application and Selection Process are met or exceeded. 24 25 APPLYING FOR AN EXCHANGE
The Application and Selection Process 1. Students are to complete a written application form, obtained from the Global Learning page on the Schools’ website.
2. Feedback is sought from teachers, Head of Year, Head of School/Boarding and the School Principal.
3. Successful applicants will be shortlisted following a review Dates • Parents are not required to pay fees Additional Requirements • Successful applicants must of academic progress, attendance, fee status, attitude, Dates for exchange with our partner at the exchange school. However, • For a placement in the program to communicate directly with the exchange school may charge their exchange host family and behavior and commitment to the School’s extracurricular schools are negotiated individually be offered, the Schools’ Home Stay program and motto. with each school and are highly for extra-curricular outings/camps accommodation representative school where necessary for influenced by the academic year and which fall over the exchange period. and/or the International sharing information and building 4. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview for a place. commitments of both St Hilda’s and These should be discussed with you Connections Officer will conduct a positive relationships. During the interview, the following will be considered: the partner school. prior to your daughter’s exchange. Welfare Home Stay visit and ensure What Next? • The academic, social and holistic progress and attitude The Student Cultural Exchange • Parents are required to cover all compliance after the student is 1. Your daughter will need to complete of the student Program has the capacity to begin in expenses related to the exchange, offered a conditional placement. the ‘Application Form’ and is January of Year 10 and conclude in including but not limited to: airfares, • For all St Hilda’s families hosting an • The ability for the student to adapt to new situations encouraged to provide as much August of Year 11. stop-overs, visas, medical insurance Exchange Student in their home in • The ability and maturity of the student to cope with costs and transfers to the exchange detail as possible. The application possibly difficult circumstances Girls are encouraged to apply for the Australia, all adults over the age of 18 school. These costs and bookings will need to be returned to the program with flexibility and resilience in who will be residing in the home at • The aims of the student are to be organised directly between International Connections Officer mind as allocation of students to schools the time of the exchange must have your family and your travel agent. by the due date. is influenced by the availability and an approved Blue Card or Working 5. A conditional offer of placement or unsuccessful notice 2. Once the application due date has number of applicants from our partner • Students are required to pack/ With Children Check. For further will be communicated to applicants. passed, applications will be reviewed schools, St Hilda’s Boarding School purchase personal stationery such information, please see https://www. and feedback obtained from teachers. capacity and students’ educational and as notebooks, pens and calculators bluecard.qld.gov.au/index.html. 6. St Hilda’s families hosting an exchange student in their home co-curricular commitments. for use while they are on exchange. Families will be required to apply for 3. Only shortlisted candidates will in Australia are to lodge Blue Card/Working With Children a Blue Card/ Working With Children receive an interview. Check application (and must receive a successful notice The period of exchange will vary for • Providing an allowance for school Check after the student is offered to be eligible for the program). each school and will range between and family outings, additional travel, 4. Unsuccessful candidates will a conditional placement. 4 to 6 weeks abroad and 4 to 6 weeks souvenirs and so on is at the discretion be notified and encouraged to 7. Home Stay Visit is completed by Kaitlin Barrell, hosting an exchange student. of parents and should be discussed • Successful applicants and their seek feedback. with the host family prior to exchange. families are required to communicate International Connections Officer and/or a 5. Successful candidates will be with the International Connections representative from the School’s home stay company. Costs • Parents are required to cover informed shortly after the interviews Officer and complete the required • Parents are still required to pay the costs involved in hosting an and a suitable exchange placement documentation for both schools. 8. A final offer will be made to successful applicants. St Hilda’s School fees while their exchange student and, as above, will be offered and facilitated as daughter is on exchange. should discuss costs with the • Applicants and their families must soon as confirmation of available *All St Hilda’s School fees, tuition or non-tuition must be paid for visiting student’s family prior to be able to meet the financial placements from our partner students to be eligible for exchange. their arrival in Australia. obligations of the exchange. schools is received. 26 27 ST HILDA’S SCHOOL, GOLD COAST
YEAR 10 CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM
To find out more about St Hilda’s School and the Year 10 Cultural Exchange Program contact: Miss Kaitlin Barrell, International Connections Officer +61 7 5577 7297 [email protected] www.sthildas.qld.edu.au
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