Get ready to map out your adventures and plan for enriching educational journeys in 2025! We’ve compiled this comprehensive list of the 2025 school term and holiday dates in Australia, ensuring you’re all set to blend learning with unforgettable experiences. VICTORIA Term Dates Holiday Dates Term 1 28 January – 4 April 5 April –…

During the September school holidays, 28 students and 4 teachers from Marist College Canberra embarked on the soccer adventure of a lifetime to Spain for their Barcelona and Madrid Soccer Tour. Here is a day-by-day recap of their tour! Day 1: Arrival and first training session After four flights and an extensive 24 hours of…

By: Denise Gammon, Curriculum and Academics Specialist at WorldStrides In my tenth-grade history class, I was required to memorise the front page of the local Monday newspaper for a quiz on Friday of that week. This was my (otherwise very engaging) history teacher’s attempt to meet the current events educational standard set by our state….

The 2024 winter season was truly exceptional! From Hotham to Buller and across New Zealand, 60 school groups and 2,100 students (a total of 2,441 travellers!) made memories that will last a lifetime. The snow arrived just in time for our first departures this season, and the excitement was palpable! July was our busiest month,…

What a week, what an adventure! Four Australian schools—St. Marks Anglican Community School, Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Carine Senior High School, and Perth Modern School brought almost 200 students to Rotorua, New Zealand for a week-long extravaganza of music and adventure. After a travel day on Sunday for most schools, Monday marked the beginning of…

We’re delighted to announce our first WorldStrides Soccer Ambassador: Australian football legend Julie Dolan. Julie has had a profound impact on Australian football throughout her career. She captained the Matildas in their inaugural A-international game against New Zealand in 1979 and went on to play 18 A-internationals from 1979 to 1988. In 2018, Julie was…

Embark on a journey through the wonders of Aotearoa, where stunning landscapes and vibrant culture await. In this article, we uncover nine intriguing facts about New Zealand, showcasing its iconic destinations such as the breathtaking Milford Sound and Hobbiton Movie Set. Whether you’re drawn to its rich Maori heritage, pristine national parks, or adrenaline-pumping adventures,…

Thousands of students descend on Canberra every year and participate in high-quality educational programs as part of their curriculum. Students come away with amazing memories and life-long impressions of Australia’s past and present. Here we detail our top 5 attractions, our favourite accommodation venues, everything you need to know about the PACER rebate, and when…

National Science Week 2024, kicking off on Saturday 10 August and running until Sunday 18 August, marks the annual nationwide celebration of science and technology, featuring events across Australia. This year’s school theme, ‘Species Survival – More than just sustainability’, aims to highlight the importance of science and innovation in ensuring the survival and thriving…

What an inspiring night it was at the MCG on the 23 April, delving into the WorldStrides Soccer Programs and beyond! We extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible guests, soccer educators, and coaches from across Melbourne for gracing us with their presence in the Committee Room by Guy Grossi. Special mentions to Joe Spiteri,…