New Rochelle, New York Exchange

St Ursula’s College Toowoomba said 'goodbye for now' to 20 students and 2 staff members from one of their ‘sister' schools in the USA – Ursuline School New Rochelle (near New York City) in February, 2014.

 

The New York visitors were placed with host ‘sisters’ and their families, so they could experience true ‘Aussie’ culture and immerse themselves into typical Australian homes.

 

Principal Ann Marie Pawsey said the visitors were kept busy with a trip to Lone Pine Sanctuary in Brisbane, as well as visiting many local attractions such as Queen’s Park and Tosari Galleries.  

 

“This exchange is a fantastic opportunity for students to live and study in another Ursuline school,” she said.

 

“The program fosters an important global awareness in students and an appreciation for other cultures and societies.

 

“Our New Rochelle exchange has been, and continues to be very successful. We are looking to establish similar programs with other Ursuline schools across the globe.”

 

This is the second year of the New Rochelle exchange program which will see St Ursula’s College Toowoomba students head over to the Big Apple in November 2014.