Dear Parents, Carers and Students,
Expressions of interest are being sought for a 2025 educational tour to World Expo Japan focusing on Technology and HSIE subjects including STEM, Design & Technology, Commerce, Business Studies and Geography.
The proposed tour dates are: 25 September 2025 (Thursday night, Week 10, Term 3) to Sunday 5 October (Middle weekend of Holidays)
The estimated cost of the tour is $5,950, and it includes airfare, accommodation, insurance, departure taxes, all meals and activities, entry to world expo, a full-time tour liaison officer, and a tour uniform.
The only additional monies that need to be considered, is for each individual’s personal spending. This could be used for the purchasing of gifts and/or individual leisure activities apart from those included with the tour.
As part of the selection process and the College’s Tour Policy, teaching staff, Heads of House, CLT and the College’s Finance Department will be consulted and asked to provide feedback and information on each candidate in terms of wellbeing record, academic performance, and school fee status. This information will be used to determine the final touring group.
Please be aware that this tour is only for students in Year 8, 9 and 10 (2024), which will be Years 9, 10 & 11 in 2025.
An expression of interest also does not guarantee selection for the tour.
When the tour party is finalised, a non-refundable deposit of $1,000.00 will need to be paid (Date TBC).
To register your ‘Expression of Interest’, please complete and submit this form no later than Friday of Week 7, Term 4.
If you would like further details, please contact Adam Wallington Head of HSIE or James Spargo Head of Technologies.
Click here to see the proposed itinerary
Kind regards,
Mr A. Wallington & Mr J. Spargo
awallington2@waverley.nsw.edu.au
jspargo@waverley.nsw.edu.au
