Mount St Benedict College 2009 Tour Report
In October 2009, a group of 30 girls and 4 staff from Mt Saint Benedict College in Sydney ventured on an amazing netball (and shopping) tour of Canada and the USA. It was a great chance for the girls to bond as a team, and to learn more about the world.
Beginning in San Francisco, the girls spend a few days sightseeing including cycling across the Golden Gate Bridge, riding on the famous Cable Cars, a ferry ride past Alcatraz Prison and shopping and yummy food at Fisherman's Wharf.
Next stop was Vancouver. Experiencing true Canada, the girls were guests of honour at a local Ice Hockey match. They also spent an amazing day on Grouse Mountain with ziplining, the Skyride and a visit to see the grizzly bears. Now of course the main reason for this tour was to play some netball, and there was plenty of action as the girls competed against some local schools in Burnaby at a netball tournament. All 3 MSBC teams played exceptionally well and came away with some wins.
Now that the netball was over, it was off to the last destination of the tour, Los Angeles. Here the girls shopped their hearts out, visited Disneyland, Universal Studios, and toured the famous landmarks of LA.
This was an amazing tour that will live with all the girls (and teachers) for the rest of their lives. Just amazing!
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Thank you for all your hard work. Our girls had a wonderful time. Your communication with the parents while the girls were on tour was outstanding - Karen Grant (Teacher in Charge of tour)
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What others are saying
Absolutely awesome experience, with a balance of life changing moments. This well organised tour is a MUST if you have the opportunity. Thank you Caroline!
Serena Kavanagh - Belmont North Netball Club
We were extremely happy with the service provided to us by AGTC. From start to finish we found them well organised, friendly and efficient. They were one step ahead of us the whole way.
Glenn Johnson - Forest Lake College
Thank you for all your hard work. Our girls had a wonderful time. Your communication with the parents whilst the girls were on tour was outstanding.
Karen Grant, Mount St Benedict College
Many thanks to Australian Group Travel for your continued support of the International Children's Games and the co-ordination of our Aussie delegations.
Richard Smith - Sec General ICG
Thanks to Australian Group Travel for making our trip to the International Youth Sports Challenge such a success. The Singapore Sports School was fantastic and the tour organisation was unsurpassed.
Trude Yen - International Youth Sports Challenge
Everything about this tour - the training, the managers, the coaches, the places we visited and the organisation - was brilliant.
Josh Evans - Jets Youth Development Tour
Our sincere thanks for such a magnificent tour. Your team are fantastic and your passion and enthusiasm are to be congratulated. Thank you to your family for sharing you with us.
Stacey Dickinson - Jets Youth Development Tour
What an amazing job you have done. The trip has surpassed all of our expectations.There is not one thing that could have been changed to improve the trip.
Tracey Burraston - Jets Youth Development Tour
Your organisation before, during and after our tour was exemplary. You have risen the bar in terms of service, communication and delivery.
Clive Tanner - The Scots College
Thank you for your wonderful organisation of HSHS's recent trip. Your professionalism ensured this was a wonderful trip the students will remember their whole lifetimes.
Louise Gallagher - Principal, Hunter Sports High School
Thank you for your professional and friendly manner when organising our netball trip. We are all very grateful to you for creating such a fantastic experience.
Brooke Elers, Newcastle Netball Association
The International Children's Games 2008 can only be described as a huge success. The AGTC was exceptional in putting this tour together.
Greg Piper - Mayor, City of Lake Macquarie
"Your attention to detail and the support that you provided to students, staff and parents was exceptional and very much appreciated by everyone."
Sue Middlebrook, Principal Tara Anglican School
This prestigious event was a valuable growing experience for the girls and one they will long remember. Thank you for your excellent efforts in making this happen.
Larry Bolitho - Mayor, Baulkham Hills Shire
Thank you for your professionalism and tireless support of our group. You have given our students the opportunity of a lifetime and words cannot adequately express the educational, cultural and emotional experiences had by all.
Rob Barter, Newcastle Grammar School
"Thank you for your professional service. Nothing was too much trouble and nothing was left to chance. The organisation you put into the tour resulted in an experience that was enjoyable and memorable for all."
Brett Blake, NSW Country Rugby
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