Mooroolbark College is thrilled to announce that three staff members (an Assistant Principal and two teachers) will soon be returning to China for a twelve-day study tour. This follows on from the original Study Tour in March, 2012.
Rachael Williams, Robyn Cooper and Steve Cameron have been selected to be part of this program organised by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, and the Asia Education Foundation. They will be accompanied by a number of teaching staff from schools within the Yarra Ranges.
On the previous visit, Assistant Principal Lyn Godfrey led the team which established a sister-school relationship with Wujiang Senior Middle School. During this visit, four complete days will be spent in Wujiang; teaching, observing, and connecting with both students and staff. The rest of the trip has been scheduled to include visits to other schools, cultural centres and historic sites.
Prime Minister Gillard has labelled this as the Asian Century. The coming National Curriculum has a focus on Australia’s place within Asia. The information and experience brought back by the staff has already proved invaluable in future planning. It is envisaged that this tour will not only consolidate this practice and benefit our students and school community, but will strengthen and develop our relationship with Wujiang Senior Middle School.
Ms. Williams, Ms. Cooper and Mr. Cameron plan to regularly update their adventures in this blog.