Hoppers Crossing SC Overseas Learning Experience

‘CHINA’

www.hopcross.vic.edu.au

Format of the EveningThe Background of the Overseas Learning Experience

Details of the Study Tour

The proposed itinerary

Requirements – e.g. Travel Insurance etc

The Application process

What happens if I am selected

Questions

The Background• In 2012 HCSC sent 12 students and 3 staff to China for 3 weeks in

September 2013.• Overwhelming interest from student body and extremely positive

feedback from 2012 delegation • HCSC will send a second delegation in September 2013 for 2 weeks• Investigate the cultural aspects of China• Investigate the academic program in Shanghai• Initially based at Utahloy International School – Gaunagzhou – 6 days.• Travel by air to Beijing, Xian and Shanghai.

Details of the Program• Visit China for approx 2 weeks in Sept 2013. • Leave Sat 14th Sept (last week of Term 3) • Return Sun 28th Sept (middle of Term 3 holidays) • Hotel accommodation (approx 3.5 to 4 star) will be

included in the program• Airfare (international and domestic), Food &

Admission prices to events are included.

Costs of the Program• Students would be expected to contribute $300

towards this program.• Visas and Travel Insurance ARE NOT included

and would be paid for by the student.– Chinese VISA Application $98.50– Travel Insurance $100

• Innoculations such as Hep A, Hep B, Typhoid and Malaria tablets are not inlcuded

• Students will need a minimum of $500 AU to cover spending money.

Itinerary Details• Malaysian Airlines• Depart Sat 14th Sept @ 00.05am• Stopover in Kuala Lumpur• Arrive Guangzhou Sat 14th Sept @13.35• Depart Guangzhou Sun 28th Sept @1.20am• Arrive Melb Sun 29th @20.00

Location of OLE - China

Utahloy International School Zeng Cheng City – Guangdon Province

http://www.utahloy.com/gz/

Utahloy International School Zeng Cheng City – Guangdon Province

• Attending some classes at Utahloy Yr 7-12 (100 students)

• Kung Fu Classes• Chinese medicine demonstration• Factory tour• Visited other schools• Visited Cheng City Night Market• Visit Chinese Villages• Dorm Accommodation – 4 beds to 1 room

(ensuite provided)• Meals – western food and Chinese cuisine

Beijing

Great Wall of China - Beijing

Tiananmen Square - Beijing

Forbidden City - Beijing

Temple of Heaven - Beijing

Beijing

• Tiananmnen Square• Great Wall of China• Forbidden City • Temple of Heaven• Dumpling Making class• Accommodation – Hotel Accommodation• Meals – more traditional Chinese cuisine

Terracotta Warriors – Xian

Xian

• City Wall by bike• Big Wild Goose Pagoda• Da Ci’en Temple• Shaanxi History Museum• Muslim Shopping Area• Mosque visit• Dumpling Banquet with Cultural Show• Accommodation – Hotel Accommodation• Meals – more traditional Chinese cuisine

Shanghai Tower

Shanghai

• Bund and Nanjing road walking tour• Jade Temple & Yu Garden• Visit schools that lead the way

internationally• Accommodation – Hotel Accommodation• Meals – more traditional Chinese cuisine

• Students wishing to take part in the exchange 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 Wyndham 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

Application Process

• Become one of the Student Leaders of HCSC. Uniform, Behaviour, Work Ethic etc.

• If student behaviour or work ethic becomes a problem and a decision is made by the College to withdraw the placement, costs associated with transferring the airline ticket will be met by the family

For the Successful Applicant

• Upon their return develop a presentation on their experiences and learning from this cultural exchange. Some of these will be presented after hours to different groups.

• Continue to be a role model to other students at HCSC.

• Ensure the nominated email account is checked regularly for updates.

For the Successful Applicant

• Passport – valid for at least 6 months after the return date

• Visa to enter China - $98.50 Cost met by successful student.

• Travel Insurance will be a necessary component for the trip. This cost is met by the successful student. Approx $100

• Uniform – Full Academic Winter Uniform. Blazers can be provided if necessary

Requirements

• Understand that while away the chaperone teachers act as your ‘other parents’

• Ensure any classes missed due to presentations, being on the exchange are caught up on. (The College will endeavour to keep this to a minimum).

Requirements

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