ST HILDA’S SCHOOL, GOLD COAST YEAR 10 CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM GLOBAL LEARNING LOVE COMPASSION FORGIVENESS HOPE GRACE ST HILDA’S SCHOOL, GOLD COAST YEAR 10 CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM 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. TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 12 13 ST HILDA’S SCHOOL, GOLD COAST YEAR 10 CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM 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.