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Help end youth homelessness in Melbourne

Melbourne City Mission (MCM) is a charity organisation that (among many other initiatives) work to reduce youth homelessness in Victoria. On Thursday 16 May, 8 of our very own team members joined 1900 others to brave the cold, uncomfortable conditions for Sleep at the ‘G, a mass sleepover at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to raise…

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2019 Falls Creek Interschool Mountain Bike Event

Falls Creek Mountain Bike Park in collaboration with Mount Beauty Secondary College, are hosting a 1-day mountain bike event for Secondary and Primary School aged children. This XCO – cross country Olympic event format race is suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike. The courses will be from 1.5km – 6.5km on road, off road &…

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The world awaits

WorldStrides’ educational travel programs offer students a smorgasbord of cross-curriculum academic and personal development opportunities to ignite personal growth and enrich learning at every stage of development. No matter the destination or year level of your students – an educational tour is remembered for a lifetime. We’ve hand-picked 7 of our top cross-curriculum destinations around…

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October snowsports on New Zealand’s North Island

Sitting within a dual World Heritage Area, the snowy peaks of the legendary Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand’s most active volcano, is home to the longest ski season and largest ski areas in the country. The ski fields of Whakapapa and Turoa are ideal for school groups and offer world-class snow conditions all the way through…

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School tours that ignite a love of learning

For many students, an overseas school tour is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Students venture into the unfamiliar and are intellectually stimulated through a range of unique cultural, educational and adventure activities. Students can actually see and explore the places they have learned about in the classroom. The personal and academic benefits they gain…

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On tour of New Caledonia: An insider perspective

Known as the Paris of the Pacific, New Caledonia is fast becoming a go-to destination for students of language. But with its rich pioneer and colonial history and diverse blend of ethnicities that call New Caledonia home, this island nation has an abundance of cultural opportunities waiting to be explored and enjoyed. Earlier this year, Katarina…

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On tour with WorldStrides: Safety and Security

At WorldStrides, the safety of our school groups is our number 1 priority. We have an unmatched, comprehensive security network that ensures every student, chaperone, and teacher is safe each step of the way. Global Networks WorldStrides has a global presence with over 45 offices around the world to monitor situations and assist in the…

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Thanks to Matt Huttner

It is with a mix of appreciation and sadness that Jim Hall and I announce Matt Huttner’s departure as General Manager of WorldStrides Australia on 13th April 2017. Matt has been at WorldStrides for 5 years, initially as Vice President and Assistant General Manager in China and more recently as General Manager of our Australian…

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