Spain has a little bit of something for everyone! Roam the streets to see architectural masterpieces that have emerged over hundreds of thousands of years. Stop off along the way to share plates of traditional Tapas or Paella, watch Spaniards dance to the sounds of the Flamenco in the streets or see the in-depth artistic…
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A teacher’s perspective – Art tour to France, Italy and Spain
Read moreJane Dobson, Head of Art at Concordia College in South Australia, shares the wonderful learning experiences and life-long memories that her students have taken away from their Art Tour to Italy, Spain and France in May this year: Our Italy, France and Spain art tour covered Roman, Renaissance, Impressionism through to contemporary times. The students…
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Read moreTravelling on a bus for hours on end with students can be a stressful experience but with the right mindset and planning, you can turn it around to be one of the most exciting and memorable experiences on tour. Students will build relationships and learn new things about the places they’re visiting along the way!…
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Read moreParts of the Australian Alps are currently enjoying one of the best late-season snow bases of the last two decades! September is fast becoming the perfect time for a snowsports program, with excellent snowsports conditions and a range of unique activities available. Here are the top five reasons to consider a snowsports program in September:…
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Read moreTeachers have the arduous task of shaping the minds of the future. Sometimes this task is not as black and white as it may seem. We have gathered 5 TED talks that will help you achieve success in the classroom and help you reach the teaching goals that some may say are impossible! 1. Rita…
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Read moreIt’s no surprise that the Japan National Tourism Organization has been encouraging educational tours from Australia. From the electrifying modern cities and sophisticated robotics, to the ancient and historic natural landscapes scattered with volcanos, waterfalls and temples – Japan really does have something for everyone! We have compiled a list of interesting facts you may…
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Read moreTo celebrate National Science Week, here are some fun activities to spark your students’ interest in science, with a focus on this year’s theme, Destination Moon: More Space, More Science. Build a rocket ship (no, not an actual one) out of a plastic bottle Show students how they can do their own moon maths Follow…
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Read moreHow many women can you name who appear in our history books? Unfortunately, off the top of your head, it’s probably just one or two! With the celebration of all things science this week, we highlight women who have paved their career in a male-dominated industry and are role models for young girls today –…
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How travel connects to the classroom
Read moreTravelling creates stronger teachers, and in turn stronger students. Studies continuously show how travel improves academic performance, and there are learning opportunities for students before, during, and after you return from your tour. For teachers, travel is professional development at the highest level. Travel brings lesson plans to life for classrooms, and the benefits are…
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