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Latitude Group Travel in AHISA Independence Journal

May 24, 2022

Education, News, Service Learning, Special Programs, Tours

Many schools are eagerly involved in service learning or ‘voluntourism’ tours, however these programs raise important ethical considerations. Latitude Group Travel’s Founder, Jenny Murphy, Founder of Latitude Group Travel, contributed an article to the Australian Heads Of Independent School (AHISA)…

What does a reimagined Service Learning program look like for your school?

January 31, 2022

Education, Experiential Learning, News, Service Learning, Tours

Our recent article explored the current state of Service Learning tours (also known as voluntourism) and the ethically grey areas that have emerged for school principals and executives in recent times. Critically, we believe there is a broader way in…

Why now is the time for schools to reimagine Service Learning and voluntourism experiences

December 6, 2021

Education, Experiential Learning, News, Service Learning, Tours

In our last article we discussed the importance of school principals and executives undertaking a strategic review of the school touring program. We believe going through this process with the right partner will help to manage risks and ‘iron out’…

Is it time to undertake a strategic review of your school’s touring program?

November 9, 2021

Education, Experiential Learning, News, Tours

Over the past month we’ve been covering off some of the issues related to ad hoc touring programs that have made it onto school executive agendas in recent times, in particular the ‘hot buttons’ related to risk management and program…

How you can increase executive oversight of your post-COVID school touring program

October 21, 2021

Education, News, Partnerships, Tours

In our most recent article we discussed the thorny issue of ad hoc school touring programs and their potential to create inconsistency of student opportunities across your school. You can catch up on that article here. Some principals and…

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Is an ad hoc touring program creating inconsistent student experiences in your school?

October 8, 2021

News

Prior to COVID, excursions and tours were a fairly common element of most school co-curricular programs. We’ve known for some time that hands-on, experiential learning is a necessary component of any student’s education. These hands-on activities can be undertaken within…

Latitude Group Travel announces Strategic Review and Tour Planning Service, plus Carbon Offset Options for schools

September 28, 2021

News

Two major milestones for Australia’s educational touring industry Strategic Review and Tour Planning Melbourne, Australia: Latitude Group Travel today announced the launch of their gamechanging Strategic Review and Tour Planning product. This new service offers schools the opportunity to reset…

How the right school touring partner can enrich and enhance classroom learning

September 23, 2021

Experiential Learning, Tours

In our recent blog, we highlighted six key reasons why now is the time for schools to revolutionise their touring programs. In a nutshell, the current ever-evolving global travel landscape, post COVID, has made it an imperative for the school…

COVID-Safe checklist: 5 essential questions to ask your educational travel partner

September 6, 2021

Education, News, Tours

In our recent article, we outlined six reasons why now is the time for schools to revolutionise their touring programs. In an ever-changing global travel landscape, it has never been more important for schools to engage the expertise of a…

6 Reasons why now is the time to revolutionise your School Touring Program

August 17, 2021

News, Tours

Global perspective and travel opportunities are as important as ever for young people. However, COVID-19 has provided a stark reminder that travel is an enormous privilege and we must think differently about how we approach it going forward. While it’s…