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Cultural exchange programs are more than just excursions, visual and performing arts competitions or creative writing exercises. They are structured educational experiences of high quality that aim to develop values, skills and knowledge and to build relationships that sustain civic inclusion and community harmony. They comprise enjoyable and purposeful activities, opportunities for high order learning and relevance to students' current and future lives.

This section provides information which may assist schools in developing their own cultural exchange programs. 

Current exchanges
Many primary and secondary schools across NSW are currently implementing cultural exchange programs. This section provides information on initiatives that schools have implemented over the past year. » more
Primary archives
Many primary schools across NSW have enjoyed the benefits of exchanging with school populations different from their own. » more
Secondary archives
Many secondary schools across NSW have enjoyed the benefits of exchanging with school populations different from their own. » more
Integrating ICT
As more and more schools are becoming equipped with additional computers, greater bandwidth, video conferencing facilities and interactive whiteboards, teachers are increasingly incorporating new technologies into teaching and learning activities. » more
Students
While teachers may co-ordinate cultural exchange programs, students play a critical role not just as participants, but also as initiators and facilitators of programs. » more
Parents and teachers
While students are the primary beneficiaries of cultural exchange programs, parents and teachers may also benefit from these experiences. » more
Related programs
A number of organisations offer educational programs to schools which may complement school cultural exchange programs or which may assist in developing students' cultural understandings. » more
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