Student Leaders Programme
DESTINATION - PACIFIC ISLANDS
Experience leadership training on a whole new level!
7 Days | For senior high school students |16 -18yo
Video - credit: Markie Highstead (student)
Join other young leaders, from all ethnicities, on a week-long advanced leadership course hosted at different locations across the Pacific, having an adventure with new life-long friends.
You will be coached and supported to develop your confidence, experience new cultures, set new goals, and be prepared for the future.
Each course is open to 40 New Zealand, Australian, and other international senior high school students, joined by 8 local Pacific Nation equivalent students.
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"My FLA experience was a turning point. I didn't really know what leadership looked like before the course. After the course I had a clear idea of what leadership actually is, and I made so many new friends. Attending my course in the Cook Islands has helped open up opportunities at home, including; being selected in a leadership role at school in my final year, and some work experience." Dominyka, Cook Is 2023.
Choose Your Course
DATE
LOCATION
COST
STATUS
12 - 20 Apr, 2025
Cook Islands
NZD$4950/AUD$4650
FULL
Programme
What you'll do on the course
Each of our courses are unique in their own way. Every destination has it's own cultural traditions, different ways of life, and beautiful landscapes. While the place we visit might change, our fundamental programme stays the same;
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Meeting your new friends at an international airport
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Growing trust and friendships every day
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Having an amazing travel experience and exploring a new culture
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Leading your team on a variety of insightful and impactful activities
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Embracing traditional song and dance
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Meeting local experts and learning their history, traditions, and leadership insights
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Taking every opportunity to develop your self and team leadership skills
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Enjoying the tropical waters and environment
DAY 1-2
Arrive at intl airport
Meet your fellow students
Fly to your Pacific Island
Official welcome
Team building
Leadership skills workshop
DAY 3-5
Work in your syndicate
Lead your team
Guest speakers
Practical scenarios
Environment issues
Humanitarian issues
Business topics
Youth wellbeing insight
Outdoor adventure
Team development
Immerse in the local culture
DAY 6
Fun beach day
Formal course function
Leadership evaluation
Final cultural activities
DAY 7
Farewell to Pacific students
Fly to your home country
Farewell to fellow students
Return home
Outcomes
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ADVANCED LEADERSHIP SKILLS
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DECISION MAKING
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PLANNING AND GOAL SETTING
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PRACTICE LEADING DIVERSE TEAMS
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ENHANCE YOUR COMMUNICATION
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GROW YOUR CONFIDENCE
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IMPROVE YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS
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TAKE ACTION ON REAL ISSUES
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DEMONSTRATE YOUR RESILIENCE
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JOIN OUR LEADERS COMMUNITY
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EMBRACE PASIFIKA CULTURE
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Are you completing the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award? Our programmes can be used to complete your Gold Award - Residential Project.
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