10/13/2026
Last month, Cheverus welcomed a student delegation from Colegio San Ignacio, Santiago in Santigao, Chile. This was the second part of the reciprocal exchange where Cheverus students and families hosted students from San Ignacio. In August, the Cheverus delegation traveled to Chile and did homestays. This exchange is something unique that Cheverus offers, since these students from Chile are part of the global Jesuit schools network - the largest, global educational network!
In its second year, this exchange offers students, families, and both school communities the opportunity to learn from one another and make authentic connections, through a shared mission.
The Cheverus host families and the school community were thrilled to welcome Jesuit-educated students to Maine. Students had the opportunity to explore Portland with Ms. Glass, visit Boston College and Boston with Ms. Wycoff, lead the school in prayer at Wednesday Assembly, catch lobsters in Casco Bay with Ms. Rhile’s marine biology class, and visit Ms. Murken, Ms. Deneen, and Ms. Cholod’s Spanish classes to teach students about Chilean culture, dance, and festivals and to engage in conversation! In addition, chaperone Mr. Alex Munoz, chair of the art department at San Ignacio brought a collaborative art lesson, with postcards created by students at San Ignacio. Ms. Metcalf’s studio art honors class will reply with their own artwork that will be displayed at the school in Chile. At the end of the exchange, the group of students and host families took time to reflect on their experience and share what made it so impactful. Thank you to the host students, their families, and everyone who helped to make their visit special.
It was a week of learning, exploring, and connection - and memories to last a lifetime!
