New Caledonia Tour

Smart crows lead the way in New Caledonia and we will be following them in September 2019

‘More than 620 million years of evolution separate crows from humans, but the birds show that they can plan three steps ahead.’ 

It’s not often that we follow crows, but Betty, a New Caledonian crow, is leading the way with her three step plan to solve a tricky problem, and forty GEC students will be looking for Betty in September.

Betty, a New Caledonian crow, fashions a hook from a piece of wire and used it to pull a small container with meat from a tube.

If you are interested in these smart crows see: https://theconversation.com/new-caledonian-crows-smart-enough-to-plan-three-steps-ahead-to-solve-tricky-problem-110431

Forty excited students will be heading off with the crows and flying towards the sunny shores of New Caledonia in September. Plans, passports and francs are being organised for the trip ahead. Soon there will be French sessions during lunch time to ensure we have our French conversation perfected! Having a wide range of students across all year levels will make the study tour a time to remember. Here are some voices from our enthusiastic students who are seizing the opportunity to participate and learn a new culture:

"I'm really looking forward to going to New Caledonia because my brother went on a previous trip and loved it. I'm very excited for staying with my host family and improving my French with them, and for the day trip to Amedee Island. I can't wait to immerse myself into another culture!"

Freya Matthews 8C

"The reason why I am going on the New Caledonia trip is that I enjoy travelling and have enjoyed French. I am most looking forward to learning about the culture there and how life is different there from how it is here."

Lauren Raftopoulos 9E

"I am going on the New Caledonia trip to further develop my French skills, and become more confident speaking in public situations. I am super excited to meet new people and experience school life in another country."              

Jenna Casamento 10E

Watch this space for more news about the 2019 Glen Eira College Tour to New Caledonia.

Deborah Cordingley

English & Humanities Teacher