History of the Lakewood Exchange Program
Over the years, the Sutherland-Lakewood Student Exchange program has won many awards including Sister City Awards.
2018 - 2019
ZIRCON GROUP
Aurora , St Patick's College
Trae, Kirrawee High
Keira, Kirraawee High
Caitlin, Engadine High
2017 - 2018
ENDEAVOR GROUP
Jayke
Shelby
Anna
Caitlin
Carmen
Rose
Lily
2016 - 2017
ONEWAY GROUP
Tony
James
Abbie
Laura
Georgia
Amelia
2015 - 2016
ODYSSEY2 GROUP
Melody, Engadine High - Elaina, Golden High
Sarah, St Patrick's College - Lauren Graney, Chatfield Senior High
Tahlia, Sutherland Shire Christian - Madeline, Chatfield Senior High
Samara, Gymea Technology High - Jessica, Pomona High
Cayle, Menai High - Mia, Golden High
Julian, Jannali High - Madison, Chatfield Senior High
Jemma, Jannali High - Gavin, Golden High
Jessica, Menai High - Keara, Conifer High
2014 - 2015
MIRACLE GROUP
Maclaren, Lucas Heights Community School - Fallin, Stanley Lakes High
Nathan, Kirrawee High - Maddison, Chatfield Senior High
Annalise, Aquinas Catholic College - Jasmine, Chatfield Senior High
Kyrra, Engadine High - Austin, Conifer High
Shane, Engadine High - Addison, Columbine High
Ella, St Patrick's College - Olivia, Chatfield Senior High
Jacob, St Patrick's College - Cora, Golden High
Connor, Menai High - Elle, Conifer High
2013 - 2014
NEON GROUP
Chris, Menai High - Hayley, Chatfield Senior High
Megan, Kirrawee High - Fiona, Lakewood High
Ashlee, St Patrick's College - Hannah, Green Mountain High
Michael, Aquinas College - Sammy, Columbine High
2012 - 2013
ALLIANCE GROUP
2011 - 2012
ZEAL GROUP
2006 AWARD
Best Youth Program
2004 - 2005
Kathryn, Lucas Heights High - Katie, Lakewood High
Hal, Kirrawee High - Becca, Columbine High
Gavin, Kirrawee High - Heather, Chatfield
Emma, Lucas Heights High - Michelle, Golden High
Tracey, Kirrawee High - Heather, Arvada West High
Danielle, Inaburra High - Sarah, Ralston High
Alexander, Kirrawee High - Becca, Wheat Ridge High
Kimberley, Lucas Heights High - Trina, Golden High
Tess, Kirrawee High - Brianna, Wheat Ridge high
Melissa, Lucas Heights High - Laura, Arvada West High
Elizabeth, Aquinas High - Chelsey, Ralston Valley High
Noni, Jannali High - Julie, Golden High
2003 -2004
SILVERADO GROUP
Alex, Lucas Heights High
Scott, Kirrawee High
Rebecca
Naomi
Melissa
Christopher
Oliver
2002 - 2003
PEGASUS GROUP
Jason, Lucas Heights High - Tom, D'Evelyn High
Jennifer, Lucas Heights High - Stephanie, Chatfield High
Sarah, Menai High - Amanda, Golden High
Ainsley, Heathcoate High - Sheila, Lakewood High
Megan, Caringbah High - Ben, D'Evelyn High
2001 - 2002
AQUARIUS GROUP
Kieran - Emily
Janna - Sydney
Natalie - Lindsey
Bradley - Kimberley
Lachlan - Maddison
Kristie - Erin
2000 - 2001
ODYSSEY GROUP
Chelsea - Jayme
Melissa - Adam
Laura - Amanda
1999 - 2000
MILLENNIUM GROUP
Leah, Menai High - Laura, Lakewood High
Larni, Jannali High - Stephanie, Lakewood High
Alexis, St John Bosco College - Valerie, Columbine High
Melissa, Heathcote High - Christy, Bear Creek High
Rhian, Inaburra High - Melanie, Arvada high
Erin, Gymea Technology High - Karla, Arvada High
Scott, Heathcote High - Beth, Wheatridge high
1998 - 1999
Kelly
Oliver
Kylie
Jacinta
Benjamin
Talia
1997 - 1998
Keely, Kirrawwee High - Natalie, Chatfield High
Sarah, Kirrawee High - Mark , Chatfield High
Lauren, Inaburra High - Adam, Columbine High
Jodie, Kirrawee High - Amalia, Columbine High
Patrick, St Patrick's High - Brad, Wheat Ridge High
Clare, Heathcote High - Kristin, Columbine High
1996 AWARD
Best Youth Program
1996 - 1997
Vanessa, Heathcote High - Jenna, Chatfield High
Rachel, Shire Christian High - Shannon, Pamona High
Katie, Heathcote High - Annie, Westminster High
Ivan , Cronulla High - Corey, Wheat Ridge high
Matthew, Cronulla High - Aimee, Evergreen High
Amelia, Shire Christian High - Stefanie, Wheat Ridge High
Sally, Shire Christian High - Alison, Unknown
1994 - 1995
Jamie
Joanna
Ben
Jacqueline
Anthony
Natalie
Anthony
Diana
1993 - 1994
Katherine - Elizabeth
Kirrilly - Zak
Joanna - Sara
Nicholas - Kelly
Kathy - Matt
Kate - Tara
1994 Award
The International Assistance to a Sister City Award
(awarded to the Suthlak and Chuo programs)
1987 Award
Best Overall Program
1979-1980
First Student Exchange
Louanne Golden - Jenny, Gymea
Darla, Lakewood - Helen, Doranâs Bay
Patric, Lakewood - Stephen, Caringbah
Marcie, Wheat Ridge - Jennifer, Kirrawee
Kathryn Bly, Wheat Ridge - Susan Watt, Caringbah
Sarah, Wheat Ridge - Christine, Kirrawee
Lawrence, Green Mountain - Suzanne, Kirrawee
Brain, Jefferson - Peter, Taren Point
Other aspects of the program
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If you have questions about any of our exchanges, click on the program below of your choice.
Our sponsors and partners
We are generously supported by many organisations that have helped made our exchange programs possible
Sutherland Shire Council: Our major sponsor and local council
National Parks & Wildlife Service NSW: Description of what they do
Sutherland Shire Bushcare
Surf Life Saving Club Elouera: Giving visitors a taste of the beach
Chuo City Council, Japan: Our sister city in Japan, located in Tokyo
Lakewood City Council: Our sister city in America
Taiko Centre Kyoto: The taiko centre that provides visiting Australian students an experience in taiko
Shunkoin Temple: A Zen temple experience
Taiken Kiyomizu: A taste of pottery for visiting Australian youth