The special program has been designed to respond to the learning and social needs of young people at a time when they are navigating their way to adulthood. The city experience challenges student’s personal and academic development and offers wonderful opportunities to be youth leaders, active citizens and understand the ownership and responsibility as key steps toward greater maturity and being worldly.

 

Public Transport

All students will be catching public transport during their CBD experience. The following dot points are a guide of good public transport use:

 

• Most public transport users take the same train every day

• Please keep in mind that large groups of students can be very loud

• Ensure that you offer up your seat for the elderly, pregnant women and anyone who may appreciate it

• Remove your bag and place it on the floor at all times

 

Walking around the city

Always be vigilant of your surroundings as the city is a very busy place. Please ensure the following:

 

• When walking as a large group please keep together and keep to one side of the side walk to allow others to walk past. Ensure that you do not stretch out over the entire block.

• Cross the street at designated lights as there is often police fining for jay walking

• Buskers and beggars are often common place in the city

 

Presentations and visits

 

As in every excursion the expectations of behaviour remain the same

 

• Always be polite and listen attentively

• Raise your hand to ask a question

• Take notes as appropriate and ensure when taking photos that it is allowed

• Phone are to be switched off or on silent

• Be respectful of many of the tour guides as many are volunteers

 

Gleneagles has a great reputation for students who are well behaved and responsive to the community. All students are to follow the Code of Conduct (located in the front of their diaries and available via the hyperlink) and be in full school uniform at all times.