Kicking off on Saturday 10 February and lasting for 15 days, the Lunar New Year is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar, the Year of the Dragan. Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in China, and it is also widely celebrated…

As educators, we have all witnessed the uncomfortable silence and apprehension of students on the first day of school. It’s common for students to feel anxious when starting at a new school, having a new teacher, or reuniting with friends after a long summer break. However, with some enjoyable, interactive, and suitable icebreakers, we can…

Get ready to map out your adventures and plan for enriching educational journeys in 2024! We’ve compiled this comprehensive list of the 2024 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 30 January – 28 March 29 March –…

Have you heard? WorldStrides now provides a Canberra Logistics Coordinator on every tour in Australia’s capital city. Visiting Canberra is a unique experience filled with culture, history and natural beauty, and our on-ground Logistics Coordinators are there to help you navigate the smooth running of your tour from arrival to departure. We sat down in…

Can you believe it’s December?! As the school year comes to a close and life starts to wind down for the holiday period, now is a great time to start getting into the Christmas spirit. Here are some things you can do to spark joy in your household… Visit a Christmas market and support local…

On the 26th September a group of French language teachers from around Australia departed for G.E.T Educational Tours’ New Caledonia Teacher Training Trip. Our group of eleven spent four days travelling around Noumea gaining first-hand knowledge of what it’s like for our students to experience a G.E.T French Language Tour in New Caledonia. From cultural…

Introducing WorldStrides Canberra Logistics Coordinator! Every WorldStrides Canberra tour benefits from a Logistics Coordinator who provides practical on-tour support and assistance and ensures the smooth running of your tour from arrival to departure. Get to know our Logistics Coordinator and see how your next educational tour to Canberra can benefit. Who am I? I’m a…

As the crisp winter air settled in, students from all over the country eagerly packed their bags and headed for the snowy peaks for their Snowsports tours. With last year’s fantastic start to the season in mind, expectations were high and Mother Nature did not disappoint. A winter wonderland unfolds The 2023 snow season kicked…

In early April 2023, a group of enthusiastic teachers embarked on our first-ever WorldStrides Soccer Teacher Training Trip to the United Kingdom. Our group were immersed in the heart of British soccer culture on this 6-day adventure, soaking up knowledge from soccer professionals and coaches, participating in educational activities and learning firsthand what our students experience…

In early April 2023, a group of enthusiastic teachers embarked on our first-ever WorldStrides Soccer Teacher Training Trip to the United Kingdom. Our group were immersed in the heart of British soccer culture on this 6-day adventure, soaking up knowledge from soccer professionals and coaches, participating in educational activities and learning firsthand what our students experience…