In an effort to further our goal of offering a global perspective, SBS is embarking on an exciting new venture. We have entered into an exchange program agreement with St. Hilda’s School in the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia! St. Hilda’s is a K-12 Anglican girl’s school. The exchange program will be available for girls in 10th grade only (SBS girls who will have just finished their grade ten) for six weeks.
St. Hilda's girls will visit us from the beginning to midterm of the spring trimester. Our girls will visit them from the beginning of July until the middle of August. SBS students will not miss any classes. In fact, the first week of July is the last week of St. Hilda's vacation, so girls who embark on this adventure would be able to spend the first week sightseeing before they go to class (think Great Barrier Reef!). SBS girls would most likely stay in homes because St. Hilda’s has a large day student population. However, a dormitory experience is also an option.
There will be no cost to any students to attend either school. However, families will be responsible for travel costs, insurance (most families opt for traveler’s insurance) and spending money. Travel between countries will be facilitated by tourist visas. Students are expected to attend classes, participate in all the activities, homework, lessons, etc. for each class and otherwise be good additions to their classes. There will not be any formal assessments, grades or credits issued, but there will be progress reports.
If you are planning to visit us on Family Weekend, you can hear more about this opportunity during Housemeeting. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and hear more details. Please contact Andrea Patt , International Program Director, for more information. We hope to see our first Australian visitors this spring!