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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: host cities and stadiums announced!

The host cities and stadiums were recently announced for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, as Australia and New Zealand look forward to welcoming the world’s best players and football fans in 2023! The opening match will be played in Auckland and Sydney will host the final. With two years to go until the major…

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Our top picks for New Zealand

New Zealand’s North and South islands are both full of adventure activities, Maori cultural experiences and awe-inspiring landscapes, making either option a great destination for school groups. Students explore incredible natural wonders, from ancient forests and hot springs to caves and volcanoes. Every experience is full of learning adventures where students develop general capabilities and…

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History of WorldStrides Sports and founder Eric McAleer

WorldStrides Sports was founded by Eric McAleer in 1998 when he began taking school and club teams to the United Kingdom during the summer. Those early days set the foundation for WorldStrides Sports—to provide the many benefits of international travel to all players. Now, WorldStrides’ sports division helps an average of 3,000 players, coaches, and…

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International soccer tours coming soon!

We are excited to announce that we’ve added new travel opportunities to our portfolio of experiential programs across the globe! Created for student-athletes, our new soccer programs to the UK, Spain and Italy will unite athletes in the spirit of camaraderie and competition for experiences that showcase new cultures, spark new friendships, and open eyes…

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Top 5 must-do’s in Tasmania

Recently, a couple of our team members took the opportunity to visit our neighbouring state of Tasmania to see first-hand what students discover on tour… Jessica Daly, Program Associate tells us what her top 5 experiences are, provides some insightful tips, and what you can look forward to experiencing on an adventure to Tasmania! Bonorong…

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Women’s History Month: Women making an impact on the world today

It’s Women’s History Month. We’re taking this moment to celebrate the accomplishments of the hardworking, passionate, innovative movers and shakers who have paved their own path forward and helped our younger generations to see that anything is possible! The travellers Nancy Bird-Walton (1915-2009) – Pilot At the age of 17, Nancy was the youngest Australian…

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Government announces rebate boost to increase civics and citizenship education

Last year saw hundreds of postponed trips to Canberra and thousands of disappointed students unable to discover our nation’s capital due to COVID-19 – but this year is looking up! With the recent announcement from the Australian Government to increase the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) by 50%, more students will have the chance…

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Core social and emotional learning strategies for every learning environment

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is more than just a buzzword in education today – it should be a crucial part of any school community. According to the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), “SEL is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions,…

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Love is in the air: Sending love to our favourite landmarks!

Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day and we’re celebrating by sharing our love with our favourite landmarks all over the world. Say ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’ to your cherished ones through the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Big Ben, and more. And travel-themed puns… what’s not to Louvre? So download these…

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Your Australia: Explore your own backyard – regional edition

Australia is an explorer’s treasure trove, home to some of the world’s most unique and diverse landscapes, a whopping 8 ecosystems, an abundance of natural wonders, unique wildlife and a rich cultural heritage. With all of this right on our doorstep, it’s the perfect destination for educational student travel. Whether you want to travel further…

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