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Hoppers Crossing SC and Victoria University SC Overseas Learning Experience

Hoppers Crossing SC and Victoria University SC Overseas Learning Experience. www.hopcross.vic.edu.au. Format of the Evening. The Background of the Overseas Learning Experience Details of the Study Tour The proposed itinerary The research component Requirements – e.g. Travel Insurance etc

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Hoppers Crossing SC and Victoria University SC Overseas Learning Experience

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  1. Hoppers Crossing SC and Victoria University SC Overseas Learning Experience www.hopcross.vic.edu.au

  2. Format of the Evening The Background of the Overseas Learning Experience Details of the Study Tour The proposed itinerary The research component Requirements – e.g. Travel Insurance etc The Application process What happens if I am selected Development of a Sister School Questions

  3. The Background • HCSC invited to submit an application to participate in the 2012 OLE by the Western Metro Region. • 2 schools selected per region • International branch of DEECD have selected Hoppers Crossing SC and Victoria University SC to represent the WMR. • Meeting with WMR personnel regarding proposed destination, research project and development of the itinerary. • HCSC and Victoria University selected China – specifically, Shanghai, Beijing and Guanggzhou.

  4. Location of OLE - China

  5. Details of the Exchange • Visit China for approx 3 weeks in Sept-Oct 2012. • Leave Wed 19th Sept (last week of Term 3) • Return Friday 12th October (Week 1 of Term 4) • Hotel accommodation (approx 3.5 to 4 star) will be included in the program • Airfare (international and domestic), Travel Insurance, Visas and food is included • Admission prices to events are included • Students will need approximately $500 -$1000 AU to cover spending money.

  6. Utahloy International School Zeng Cheng City – Guangdon Province http://www.utahloy.com/gz/ International Education Division in conjunction Deputy Secretary, Chris Wardlaw, has established a contact at this school. IB School

  7. Tsingsua High School - Beijing Nestled in the traditional education hub of Beijing, Tsinghua International School is a co-educational, college preparatory boarding and day school offering a Western curriculum for primary, middle and high school students. http://www.this.edu.cn/

  8. Iconic Visits Great Wall of China

  9. Tiananmen Square

  10. Terracotta Warriors

  11. Shanghai Tower

  12. Chinese Villages

  13. Research Project (see handout) • How do schools in China and Australia prepare students to be global citizens? • Students will be expected to work collaboratively and conduct an inquiry based research project into the educational experiences of students in China and Australia. • The research project fits with the Australian Curriculum perspective, “Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia”

  14. Itinerary • See Handout

  15. Application Process • Students wishing to take part in the Overseas Learning Experience to China must complete a written application. You will be given a pro-forma to base your application on e.g. why you should be selected, what involvement have you had with the school, your knowledge of HCSC etc. • Located on the School website under international connections. www.hopcross.vic.edu.au • Shortlisted applicants will be notified of an interview time where they will sit a formal interview in front of a panel

  16. For the Successful Applicant • Become one of the Student Leaders of HCSC • Agree to deliver presentations to a diverse range of groups upon your return to Hoppers Crossing Secondary College • Work collaboratively with other selected students and staff in order to represent our college (WMR/Australia) appropriately

  17. Development of a Sister School • Many of the schools being visited are interested in developing long term relationships. • Help students gain a greater cultural awareness of their place as global citizens • Utahloy International School, Qinghua University High School, Tsingua High School. • Already have cultural exchange programs in America and Italy.

  18. Questions ?????

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