Educational travel has the power to transform lives, fostering personal growth, cultural understanding, and unforgettable memories. Nikki Little, Head of Co-Curriculum at Overnewton Anglican Community College was recently announced as the newest WorldStrides Ambassador, and is someone who deeply believes in the transformative potential. With years of experience creating impactful co-curricular programs and leading students…
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Snow adventures made seamless: Get to know our Logistics Coordinators
Meet Felicity Freeman, our Snowsports Specialist, who, together with Pene Cook, forms an iconic duo dedicated to creating unforgettable snow adventures. Not only do they coordinate the booking of your Snowsports tour alongside the rest of the WorldStrides team, but they also serve as your Logistics Coordinators at Falls Creek and Mt Hotham throughout the…
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Why an international music tour?
Far beyond the classroom walls, you’ll find a thriving music culture that will inspire and excite your students, fuelling their artistic passion and zeal for performing. An international music tour packs a significant punch in terms of student development, providing opportunities for personal and social growth in addition to the musical and performance development one…
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Educational travel rebates for 2025
Are you ready to elevate your students’ learning experiences beyond the classroom? With several government-led schemes supporting practical learning in Canberra and the Northern Territory, there’s never been a better time to embark on an educational tour. At WorldStrides, we specialise in creating immersive, education-packed programs that align with the Australian Curriculum. Our tours not…
Keep ReadingAn unforgettable educational adventure to China
In September, Victory College students and teachers embarked on a remarkable cultural journey to China. The trip spanned nine days and took the group through Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai. Each city offered unique opportunities to explore China’s rich history, diverse traditions, and dynamic modern culture. The itinerary was carefully crafted to immerse students in meaningful…
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2025 Australian School Term and Holiday Dates
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 –…
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10 days of soccer in Barcelona & Madrid
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…
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Using the news to engage your students
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….
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Snowy highlights: reflecting on the 2024 winter season
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,…
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Rhapsody Rotorua 2024 wrap up
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…
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