Student Horizons

10/08/2024

Last night Jamie and Brooke Wansey accepted the CSTO (Certified Student Travel Organisation) plaque (on behalf of the entire Student Horizons team) at the SYTA: Student & Youth Travel Association annual conference in New York.

A huge congratulations to everyone at SH for your continued commitment to the safety of all students and teachers that travel with us.

04/08/2024

Introducing New SH Team Member.

Mason, originally from the UK and raised on the Sunshine Coast, in Queensland, Australia has developed a profound passion for travel that has shaped much of his life. After attending Siena Catholic College in Sippy Downs, he pursued football with dedication, both as a player and coach, representing the Sunshine Coast in state competitions and volunteering extensively with his local club.

From a young age, Mason’s enthusiasm for travel was evident. Early family trips to the UK and a cultural immersion experience in Fiji in 2017 ignited his wanderlust. He has since undertaken solo road trips, exploring Tasmania in 2021 and the outback of Queensland in 2022, and aspires to complete a full loop of Australia in his own campervan. His recent three-month backpacking journey across Europe featured memorable experiences, including attending a performance at the Moulin Rouge in Paris and watching Inter Milan play Benfica in the Champions League Quarter Finals at San Siro.

Mason’s professional background includes roles in both tertiary education and school travel. His career in travel began with a position at a UK-based school travel company following his European adventures. His current role at Student Horizons has been particularly fulfilling, as it allows him to blend his deep passion for travel with his commitment to education.

Great to have you on the Team Mason.

03/08/2024

The team at Student Horizons are delighted to be partnering with Brisbane Boys College on their 1stXV and Development XV South Africa Rugby Tour in June next year.

01/08/2024

Introducing New Student Horizons Team Member:

Sarina Anderson - Student Horizons Senior Operations Officer and Team Leader of Tour Safety and Risk.

Sarina was born in the UK and had the privilege of going to France and Italy on school trips. She believes that this kickstarted her passion for travel and adventure.

Having emigrated to New Zealand in 2012 with her family, she became wholeheartedly immersed in the outdoors and has spent the last 8+ years working for a glacier guiding company on the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand.

Her extensive experience in a leadership guiding role on the glaciers provided her with an opportunity to work in Antarctica, where she spent a summer season working as a Field Support Officer at the Kiwi Base on Ross Island. Now that's cool!

Sarina has travelled to the likes of Cuba, Mexico and Spain to name a few, with her recent adventures bringing her to the Sunshine Coast in Australia. Outside of work, Sarina loves to go camping, hiking or anything that involves some form of adventure!

Delighted to have you on board at Student Horizons Sarina.

31/07/2024

The SH team is all set for partnering with Brisbane Grammar School again on their annual Year 6 Sydney and Canberra Civics and Citizenship trip.

Safe travels next week to all 150+ students and 15 staff and Student Horizons Logistics Directors.

31/07/2024

“Student Horizon's delivered, yet again, a wonderful trip for our students. This was the first time that I have utilised a Logistics Director on a International trip and I would highly recommend. Having a LD meant that we could focus as a staff team first and foremost on the pastoral needs of our students”

“Very organised and well thought out trip. It was super helpful having a logistics manager on the ground with us which allowed staff to focus on pastoral care of our students.”

“Our Logistics Director, Izzy, made this well-organised [Student Horizons] tour a pleasure to participate in. Her knowledge of Europe [and the French language] and high levels of organisation allowed the school tour staff to focus on student relationships without worrying about the logistical stresses of overseas tour travel. What was equally wonderful was that Izzy provided her expertise with a cheerful demeanour and a generous and approachable nature - both the students and staff stated the trip wouldn't have been the success that it was without her [and Student Horizons] support and service. Bravo!”

“Such an incredible experience! We could not have asked for a better Logistics Director or attention to detail or food! Every aspect was carefully thought through and if changes needed to be made then these were carefully thought through, and aspects were altered. I am definitely putting my hand up to go again!”

Teachers in charge of the Trip
St Paul's Collegiate School
St Paul's European Arts Culture and Literature Tour 2024

28/07/2024

Student Horizons Earns Student Travel Safety Certification.

Student Horizons recently received certification as a Certified Student Travel Organization (CSTO) from the Center for Student Travel Safety, an affiliate of the SYTA: Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA), a Voice of Student Travel.

The CSTO certification is awarded to companies who have met or exceeded the minimum of 25 safety standards established by the Center and SYTA.

SYTA is a global educational travel association equipped to educate student travel providers about all aspects of student travel, with an emphasis on student travel safety and personal and educational enrichment. The standards are derived from the most effective practices in the industry and are based upon SYTA’s Code of Ethics and reviewed by an objective commission of industry experts.

“We are very proud Student Horizons, a SYTA member, is a certified Student Travel Safety Organisation.” said Carylann Assante, SYTA CEO. “This company has demonstrated its dedication to reaching the highest level of professionalism in our industry. Their clients can feel an extra added measure of confidence that they are working with a company that values and prioritizes education and training in safety and risk management.”

“We are delighted that Student Horizons has received the CSTO certification.” said Jamie Wansey, Student Horizons Managing Director. “Credit to our entire team who all understand the importance of safety as our core value at Student Horizons.”

About SYTA
SYTA (www.syta.org) is the non-profit, international professional trade association that promotes student and youth travel and seeks to foster integrity and professionalism among student and youth travel service providers. SYTA is “The Voice of Student and Youth Travel ®.”

About the Center for Student Travel Safety (The Center).
The Center is a non-profit, independent C-3 organization, working in partnership with SYTA to administer and grant SYTA certification programs. Together they provide education, training, and knowledge resources for its members in the areas of risk and incident management, emergency response plans, and overall safety practices that address the challenges of traveling student and youth groups globally.

28/07/2024

"We just wanted to say a great big thank you to you all for all the endless hours of mahi that you all put in to making our Contemporary Art Trip so awesome. It was so streamlined, meticulously organised, considered and inspiring for all our students (and for us teachers!).

Every step of the way we felt you with us, in the places you suggested we go, the amazing tour manuals, the routes we took, the smooth process of travelling between destinations, the hotel communication, the tickets, and of course all the texts and phone calls you fielded along the way helping us sort permits and organising doctors for students

The trip was truly incredible, and we all got so much out of it. The students are still buzzing, as are we. We very obviously could not possibly do this without you guys. Your knowledge of the countries we visit, your service, and most importantly your Art-knowledge is second to none, and we are so very grateful."

Teachers in Charge
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Europe Contemporary Art Tour July 2024

17/07/2024

16/07/2024

St Paul's Collegiate, Hamilton are on their way home to New Zealand.

Thanks to Izzy for a snapshot of their experiences in the UK and Europe over the last two weeks.

13/07/2024

Visiting Paris in summer is always a fantastic experience, but this summer more than ever! The upcoming Olympics is giving our touring groups an added buzz in the atmosphere as they witness many of the temporary structures in place ready for the games 🇫🇷

12/07/2024

10/07/2024

It’s been an epic first few days in Paris for St Paul’s, exploring key Arts sights such as the Louvre and Centre Pompidou.

07/07/2024

A couple of weeks ago Jamie Wansey of Student Horizons presented a UK and Europe multi sports tour opportunity to Diocesan School For Girls (Dio) parents and students in their Great Hall.

Hosting an information evening at your school to promote an overseas school trip offers numerous benefits for everyone involved. Here’s why it’s so valuable for parents and students, and how we at Student Horizons, your specialist educational travel provider, play a key role in making it a success:

For Parents:

- Informed Decision Making: Parents receive comprehensive information about the trip, helping them make informed decisions about their child’s participation.
- Trust and Transparency: Meeting the trip organisers and teachers in person can build trust and ensure transparency about the trip’s organisation and safety protocols.
- Financial Planning: Parents can understand the costs involved and payment plans and inquire about any available financial assistance or fundraising opportunities.
- Safety Reassurance: Parents learn about the safety measures in place, including supervision, emergency procedures, and insurance coverage, providing peace of mind.
- Engagement and Involvement: Being informed allows parents to support their children better in preparation for the trip, from packing to understanding the trip’s objectives.

For Students:

- Building Excitement: An information evening can generate excitement and anticipation among students by highlighting the fun and educational aspects of the trip.
- Preparation: Students can learn what to expect, what to pack, and how to prepare, reducing anxiety and increasing readiness.
- Understanding Objectives: Students can grasp the educational goals of the trip, understanding its relevance and benefits to their academic and personal growth.
- Social Bonding: Students can meet their fellow travelers and start building relationships, fostering a sense of camaraderie and teamwork before the trip.
- Active Participation: Involving students in the information evening encourages them to take an active role in planning and preparing for the trip, promoting responsibility and independence.

By partnering with Student Horizons, your information evening becomes a well-rounded event that covers all necessary aspects of the trip, ensuring that all stakeholders feel informed, reassured, and excited about the upcoming overseas school tour.

Looking forward to now working alongside the Dio teachers in charge of the trip who have booked their multi sports tour with Student Horizons.

52 students will embark on a sporting and cultural "experience for life" next April.

06/07/2024

London put it on today for St Paul’s students to take in the sites 🇬🇧

06/07/2024

St Paul’s Collegiate School recently touched down in London for the first leg of their Art, Culture and Literature Tour in Europe. See what they’re up to on our stories!

05/07/2024

Great to be partnering with Epsom Girls Grammar School again on their UK and European Contemporary Art tour.

Safe travels everyone.

20/06/2024

A big thank you to Rangitoto College for hosting St Joseph Gregory Terrace (from Brisbane) in their last rugby game on tour.

One of the very best vistas for a rugby match in New Zealand.

18/06/2024

St Paul’s Collegiate School students participated in a Student Horizons facilitated pre-departure risk assessment session at school this afternoon. The students were super engaged as they analysed scenarios and walked away better equipped to think about their own safety and the safety of their peers when they are travelling in the UK and Europe in a couple of weeks time.

Safe travels St Paul’s.

16/06/2024

Final tour documents for our July departures arrive with our Kiwi clients this week.

Today we showcase two of our UK and European curriculum tours departing in July:

- Epsom Girls Grammar School (Auckland)
- St Paul’s Collegiate School, Hamilton

We wish both groups safe travels and no doubt both groups of students will make the most of the facilitated pre-departure student risk assessment sessions over the coming days.

09/06/2024

A brilliant week in Canberra for St Rita’s College. The students were incredibly well behaved, a credit to the teachers and the college.

Highlights included;

- National Gallery of Australia
- Australian War Memorial
- Parliament House
- Thredbo
- The High Court
- Royal Australian Mint
- Australian Indtitute of Sport
- National Arboretum
- National Capital Authority
- National Museum of Australia
- National Electoral Centre
- Questacon by night
- Snowy Hydro
- Mount Ainslee
- Government House

And more.

04/06/2024

St Rita’s College Year 6 cohort are currently on their Canberra and Thredbo tour with SH Logistics Director - Jamie Wansey.

Today was an absolute beauty. Thredbo put it on.

Some girls had never seen snow before.

One girl shared with her teacher that she would remember this day forever!

Every single student had the courage to take the Kosci chair lift to the top.

On the way back to Canberra they stopped in Cooma where the students learnt all about the Snowy Hydro. Described as one of the civil engineering wonders of the modern world, the Snowy Scheme consists of eight power stations, 16 major dams, 80 kilometres of aqueducts and 145 kilometres of interconnected tunnels. Wow!!!

Right now students are writing in their reflective journals before heading to dinner which is ‘make your own burgers’ and chips tonight.

How good!

What a brillliant day!

29/05/2024

Jamie Wansey delivered Student Horizons’ pre-departure student risk assessment session to the St Joseph’s Gregory Terrace students and staff yesterday afternoon.

An excited group of lads, looking forward to their up coming New Zealand rugby tour.

This will be Terrace Under 15’s fifth New Zealand rugby tour with Student Horizons.

18/05/2024

At Student Horizons, we believe educational travel is a force for good. If you are searching for a career that is purposeful and impactful please read on.

Our mission is to create transformative experiences for young people, helping them become better global citizens and fostering a more peaceful world through international connectedness.

We take pride in our work and the difference we make. Our team curates meaningful educational experiences, from Year 6 Canberra civics and citizenship trips, to cricket tours in Sri Lanka, cultural immersions in Fiji, to European art history tours, UK and USA university and career tours, multi-sports tours to New Zealand and the UK, and choir and music tours across the globe.

These experiences shape young lives, broadening their perspectives and understanding of the world.

Our one defining idea and purpose is delivering "experiences for life."

We are focused on:

- Delivering exceptional value to our clients
- Living our values and fulfilling our purpose every day

Join us and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

At Student Horizons, we do good work, and we do good.

Reach out to us for more insights.

17/05/2024

Several of the Student Horizons team have been in the Nations Capital this week exploring, risk assessing and strategising for the year ahead.

Canberra School Trips form an important part of Student Horizons offerings to Australian schools.

Some of the highlights for the team included visiting The High Court, Governement House, The War Memorial and taking in the Last Post Ceremony, Mt Ainsleee Look Out and the National Capital Exhibition.

Also a big thank you to two of our key partners Deanes and Canberra Park for hosting us at their premises. Fantastic to catch up and discuss future business and talk to safety mgt and incident management.

15/05/2024

Canberra is a top destination for Student Horizons Australian domestic tours and team SH have a jam packed few days to experience the capital’s educational activities, including today’s last post ceremony at the war memorial 🇦🇺

13/05/2024

Happy National Boarding Week.

Student Horizons is proud to be the Educational Travel Partner of Australian Boarding Schools Association and this week it is National Boarding Week.

This is a week annually in the calendar where Boarding is celebrated.

Today the spotlight is on Social Justice and boarding schools have the opportunity to recognise and celebrate how their boarding school gives back to the wider community!

Fantastic.

09/05/2024

Jamie Wansey recently in Auckland meeting with our kiwi clients and checking out new experiences. Rangitoto College are looking forward to hosting St Joseph’s Gregory Terrace on their Under 15’s rugby tour in June. Their number 1 pitch has one of the best school rugby back drops in New Zealand. You can see Rangitoto Island in the background. Wow!