In late March, 2015 the Australia Outreach group visited beautiful Newcastle and Sydney. The students spent the week studying with their peers at Kotara Senior High School, our sister school. While in Australia, the SGH students conducted research for their projects, while presenting their most up-to-date findings to Australian students, teachers, professors, and even the Mayor of Newcastle! The students also visited various businesses and industries, and met important specialists and luminaries. This incredible opportunity was critical for research, but also an enriching experience for these young students to utilize in the future as they become global contributors. Click on a thumbnail and a larger version will appear in the viewer. We hope you enjoy them! Click on the following link to Gallery 2. See our itinerary for the 2015 trip below the gallery.
Tuesday, March 24
Morning (9:00 am) - Leave Kotara High School - Newcastle University English and Foundations Center
(9:15 am) - Arrive at the Foundations Center. Meet with Mr. Seamus Fagan, director of the program.
(9:30 – 10:30 am) - Students will have a tour of the campus.
(12:00 – 1:00 pm) - Lunch on campus
(11:00 – 12:00 pm) - Students will have a presentation from Mr. Fagan, “Australian English.”
Afternoon (1:00 – 2 pm) - Lecture by Mr. Tony Morison “Australian Business.”
Wednesday, March 25
Morning (9:00 am) - Leave Kotara HS at 9:00 am, Arrive at the Maritime Harbor Area (9:15 am)
(10:00 – 11:00 am) - Maritime Visitor Centre
(11:20 – 12:20 pm) - Lunch at XYZ (in the Maritime Harbor area)
Afternoon (12:30 – 1:30 pm) - Blackbutt Reserve
Our students will visit the Blackbutt Nature Institute and learn about endangered animals of Australia, ecology, and protecting the environment. Students will take a tour and learn about all the animals.
(2 – 3:30pm) - Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group Site Tour - Kooragang Island
Our students will tour the coal mining site. They will learn about the extraction and processing of coal for energy use and various industrial applications. They will also learn about international business and the ways that NCIG protects the environment.
Thursday, March 26
Morning (9 – 11:30 am) - The Hunter Wetlands
Lunch (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) - Spoonbill Café
Afternoon (1 – 3 pm) – Newcastle City Hall
Tour of the City Hall. Meeting program leaders
Student groups will present their research projects to the City Hall Council. A projector will be provided if needed. Students will provide printed copies as well. Each group will receive some feedback from the Council members