Global Studies
St. Mildred's offers a variety of opportunities for students to participate in exchanges and travel to other areas on the globe. Students are required to complete the bronze level of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Grade 6, S1 and S2 work on completing their Junior Duke award. S3 has a 10 day block S4 has a 15 day block S5 has a 25 day block Grade 6 students participate in a 'near adventure' that is made up of a water activity day facilitated by World Challenge. S1 students participate in their 'near adventure' by staying overnight at Canterbury Hills Conference Centre in Ancaster, and the students have the opportunity for a team-building and 'high ropes' climbing experience made available by Adventureworks.inc. S2 students work with World Challenge at Algonquin Park for a 3-day winter experience that includes building shelters, learning winter survival skills and dog-sledding. S3 students participate in a 3 day block that includes team building, and an introduction to the Duke of Ed program. On the second day, they have block preparation and leadership development. On the third day, the students participate in Cultural Sensitivity including 'Discovering Diversity Schools Program'. S4 students have the opportunity to travel afar to China or Japan, or stay local and do a co-op placement. S5 students have the opportunity to travel afar to various locations either set up by the school or a parent initiated experience. The various opportunities available from the Global Studies department help the students better themselves and learn independence.
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