STUDENT HaNDbook - STS

table of content
This is STS Student Travel Schools ............... 4
STS High School .......................................... 6
Being an STS Student .................................. 7
The Host Family ........................................ 14
The School ................................................ 19
”As host family to 12 students over the
years there are many stories to tell,
enough to fill a book! The student’s parents
living on the other side of the
world become your friends. An unexpected
letter ’we are coming to Australia,
can we meet somewhere?’ is so exciting.
The wonder on the students’ face when
they first see a rosella or a cockatoo
or the delight when they touch a koala
or a kangaroo, are experiences not to
be missed. For us, the empty places in
the house and in our hearts after they
have returned home is the only sad part
of hosting a student.”
Val and Alf,
STS host family in Australia
Local Support ............................................ 20
This and That ............................................ 21
Finally ....................................................... 26
FAQ .......................................................... 27
Notes ........................................................ 30
”Nothing worthwhile is ever easily won.
There will be tough times, however you
must never forget to learn from these
and that you will always have support
from the people around you. You will
learn about yourself and others, the
world around you and get a different,
invaluable perspective. It is fun and
serious, challenging and exciting, difficult
and rewarding. The whole year is
an amazing rollercoaster, so sit back
and enjoy the ride.”
Chris on exchange in the USA
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