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Year 10 Australia Exchange
General Information

Following the success of the Year 9 Australia Exchange trip, a couple of years ago we started a similar trip for Year 10 students. This time with Ballarat Grammar School whose students come here for approximately 6 weeks around Easter time. Our students visit them again for a similar period in June - which means they will miss work experience and also the beginning of the Summer holidays.

An application form, a letter (see below for details) and a personal profile are required. In addition, parents need to read the Agreement and General Information.

 

For any pupil wishing to be considered, they must have an outward going personality, an excellent school record and good organisation to catch up with work upon their return.

The school is unable to give any financial assistance to the exchange and the approximate cost is £1,200.

Please note, all applications and letters must be typed and then e-mailed to r.molton@staidans.co.uk. The pupil's name must appear in the subject box.

Letter of Application

The letter must be written by the pupil applying for the exchange.

The letter should outline the reasons why the pupil wants to participate in the exchange. It should include personal qualities, any relevant experiences or travel, how he/she copes away from home, how to cope with a problem and what is necessary to make a reciprocal exchange successful.

The letter should be approximately 300 words. Please note that your letter and application form will be sent to the host school in Australia and your potential host family.

Click on the following links for more information:

Expectations Safety Further Information Personal Profile
2008 Pupils' Experiences Past Experiences Photographs A Survival Guide to Australia (by Australian students!!)
Powerpoint Presentation Risk Assessment Form St. Aidan's School Uniform  

 

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