St Capitanio Study Tour: Building Connections

St Capitanio Study Tour: Building Connections

Over the past few weeks, we were delighted to welcome 24 students from St Capitanio Girls High School in Japan as part of our Study Tour program. Hosted by our Year 9 and 10 students, the visit was a wonderful experience for all involved, with classrooms filled with laughter as our Japanese visitors connected with their Australian classmates and learned about school life in Australia.

Across the three weeks, strong friendships formed and a genuine appreciation for each other’s cultures grew. Highlights included time spent in the primary classrooms, where students shared laughter and learning, as well as engaging presentations about Japan by our St Capitanio students. The visit concluded with a fun filled farewell pizza party and a heartfelt farewell ceremony, where students came together to reflect on their time and say goodbye.

Throughout the program, our students enjoyed sharing life at SAC while also gaining insight into the experiences and interests of their Japanese peers. It was a meaningful exchange, with both groups learning from one another.

“These three weeks have been fantastic and filled with so many great conversations, and we are all very sad to see you go.” – Aamina (Year 10)

The success of the tour was made possible by the warm welcome shown by our students and staff. A special thank you to our student buddies, whose care and commitment helped create such positive and memorable experiences for our visitors. Although it was difficult to say goodbye, the friendships and memories formed over the past few weeks will stay with our students for a long time. We thank the St Capitanio students for being such a valued part of our community and wish them a safe journey home. The connections made during this time will be remembered by all.

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