The group was in Cambodia from the November 26 to December 6.

Teacher Jessica Giampaolo said the group started the trip by volunteering in the Eastern province of Kampong Cham.

"The group spent the mornings playing learning games and having sing songs with the children of the village," she said.

"Afternoons were spent building a wall and chicken coup and their nights partaking in Cambodian culture through traditional dance."

She said the students taught English to a range of year levels at the village school.

"Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, oi, oi, oi could be heard beaming throughout the entire complex," she said.

"The St Brigid's group successfully met its objective of making a difference to the lives of the Cambodian people of Kampong Cham."

The group also was able to see the sights of Cambodia, including one of Cambodia's most modern and lively cities Siem Reap.

Miss Giampaolo said a highlight for the group was visiting the ruins of Angkor Wat, built in the 12th century.

She said one interesting experience was the offer of tarantulas to eat.

"Those who bravely consumed them did so with interesting looks and sounds," she said.

Miss Giampaolo said the group also visited the Mekong Delta river.

"It was an eye-opener to see how people had created floating villages and the knowledge some children had never actually set foot on dry land," she said.

"Along the cruise down the Mekong the group was able to view the river being used for cleaning, washing and waste purposes.

"The group was also able to see some of the trades that exist on the Mekong, such as crocodile and water snake farming."

Miss Giampaolo said she was proud and humbled by the students.

"For me it was a privilege to be able to participate in such an adventure with the future leaders of our community," she said.

"They are most certainly a credit to their families, school and country.

"St Brigid's College had the privilege of immersing themselves in a culture so different to that of their own and returning home more humble and thankful for the privileged lives they have here in Horsham.

"I hope programs such as this will grow beyond my tenure at this school because it is the most inspiring and humbling experience anyone could ever have."