by Dio Communications
Dio International Exchanges
Claire Foot — May 28, 2023
What a wonderful experience our two Downe House exchange students had here in New Zealand, and what great ambassadors for Downe House they were. A massive thank you to the teachers, boarding staff and students for all that they did to welcome the girls into our community. But the real thank you must go to our two Dio host sisters, Gabby Hall and Olivia Bell and their families, who opened up their homes and gave them a genuinely memorable Kiwi experience.
Our newest international visitor is Ella Grace Lazenby from Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. Ella Grace is a student at Baylor School with whom we have had an exchange partnership dating back to 2011.
Ella Grace is hosted by Year 11 student Elizabeth Macdonald and her family and will be with us for the remainder of Term 2. She has only been here two weeks, has already been to a Chiefs Rugby game, and has taken part in two school trips; the SES Tira hoe Waka a paddle in Waikalawowa, and the Hobbiton excursion. Kia ora Ella Grace!
