During Term 1 we welcomed several international students to Catholic Regional College, Caroline Springs. In doing so, we have allowed our students to broaden their intercultural understanding and actively engage with young people from across the world.

It all commenced in February with 24 Italian exchange students from our sister school Liceo Scientifico Cambi visiting us for one week. Together with their host students, they explored famous Melbourne attractions such as The Lume, Sea Life Aquarium, Puffing Billy, and Arthurs Seat Eagle. Our students formed incredible friendships with their Italian exchange students. We look forward to visiting our sister school in Italy during September.

Soon after, we were visited by 16 Japanese exchange students from our sister school Notre Dame Seishin High School. During their visit, students participated in various workshops facilitated by our staff including Indigenous Australian art, Australian music and a STEM laser cut plane workshop. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to use their language skills whilst participating in tailored workshops. Moreover, our Japanese exchange students enjoyed an array of excursions with their hosts including a thrilling Eureka Skydeck edge experience, Sovereign Hill and Arthurs Seat Eagle. We look forward to visiting our sister school in Japan during October.

A massive thank you to all our wonderful host families for supporting our Cultural Immersion Program and opening their homes to our exchange students.