SOBSCA - Shire of Busselton Sister City Association

School Exchanges

The school exchange began 2 years before the sister city relationship was formalised. Each year a group of about 15-20 students from each of the 3 Junior High Schools in Sugito visit Busselton in July / August and selected yar 9 students from Busseltonl make a return visit to Sugito in September / October where they enjoy a home stay and activities organised by their host school. In Busselton these usually include whale watching, camping out, visiting the Wardan Aboriginal Centre and a local wildlife park to see kangaroos up close.

2010

Fifteen year 9 students representing each of the 5 secondary schools in Busselton have been selected and they are currently in the process of being prepared for their trip by the tour leader - Miss Erin Parry and Ms Pauline Vukelic who is providing a lot of support.

2009

This year the format of the exchange changed and now the trip is open to any year 9 student attending one of the five High Schools in Busselton. An independent tour leader was appointed by SOBSCA and 13 students chosen. They excitedly started preparing for their adventure when the exchange had to be cancelled because of Swine Flu

2003 school exchange

Busselton students with their hosts in Sugito In Sugito activities may include a visiting Nikko, doll / kite making, and seeing local areas of historical interest. Undoubtedly a highlight of the Japanese trip is the day spent at Disneyland. As well as these extra activities all students spend a few days at school, really living and experiencing a different culture. After 10 years a number of strong bonds have developed between families from both regions.