Global Experiences

Grade 8 students can participate in an exchange program with RSGC’s partner institution—George Watson College in Edinburgh, Scotland—travelling to and living in Scotland over the March Break for two weeks. In the fall the George Watson students visit RSGC.

 

Students have the opportunity to participate in language and cultural exchanges that connect them with peers from around the world. These programs allow them to study and use new languages while deepening their understanding of diverse cultures. Many students say they are shaped not only by the academic components of their exchanges, but also by the experience of living and learning within a new community.

 

Our French exchanges take place in France and Belgium, and in Grade 10 we offer a Spanish exchange in Spain. We also periodically offer cultural trips to Japan and Morocco, where students explore the rich culture, history, languages, and geography of these regions.

 

RSGC has a rich choir and instrumental music history, which continues today with strong music programs in both the Senior and Junior schools. RSGC provides wonderful opportunities for our Senior School band and choir students to participate in annual tours (e.g. Japan and Portugal are recent destinations). The students participate in a number of musical performances with opportunities to perform at unique and historic venues, and work with other musicians and singers. At the same time, the tours give students a chance to explore historical and cultural sites, and meet people throughout the countries they visit, expanding their world view.

Closer to home, RSGC’s choir has for six decades been featured in the annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at Toronto’s Cathedral Church of St. James—one of the College’s oldest traditions and one that is a cornerstone of our community and school.