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Gain Life-long Leaderships Skills with the Pacific Student Leader Program
An unforgettable opportunity to experience leadership training in a cultural setting
Video - credit: Markie Highstead (student)
Are you a…
Prefect | School Captain| Peer Leader | Community Leader another type of leader… or aspiring to be?
Prefect | School Captain| Peer Leader | Community Leader another type of leader… or aspiring to be?
Join other young leaders on a week-long, advanced student leadership course hosted at different locations across the Pacific, having an adventure with new life-long friends
Future Leaders Academy lay the foundations in creating a leader who leads and inspires.
The courses are open to New Zealand, Australian and Pacific Nation Senior High School Students.
Drawn from military-inspired learning – we focus and build on the following:
- ADVANCED LEADERSHIP SKILLS
- DECISION MAKING
- PLANNING AND GOAL SETTING
- BUILDING ON RESILIENCE
- LEADING A DIVERSE TEAM
- CULTURAL AWARENESS
- EMBRACING PASIFIKA CULTURE
- TAKING ACTION ON REAL LOCAL ISSUES
- LEARNING TO THINK CRITICALLY & STRATEGICALLY
- COMMUNITY BUILDING
- ENHANCING COMMUNICATION
- ESTABLISHING RESILIENCE & ADAPTABILITY
- PROVIDE ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS COMMUNITY
- IMPROVING YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS
- FINANCIAL SUPPORT OPTIONS AVAILABLE
“The course taught me more than I ever thought it could. Through being with a group of strangers, not only did I gain better teamwork skills and confidence through awesome activities, I also gained so much self-leadership which I have found so useful with my leadership roles back at school. The cultural experience was so eye opening and the ‘strangers’ I met turned out to be people I would call ‘life-long friends’. I would 100% recommend a Future Leaders trip.”
WHAT WILL I DO ON THE COURSE?
DAY 1-2
Arrive at Akld airport
Meet your fellow students
Fly to your Pacific Island
Official welcome
Team building
Leadership skills workshop
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
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
Formal course function
Leadership evaluation
Final cultural activities
DAY 7
Farewell to Pacific students
Fly to Akld
Farewell to fellow students
Return home
Fly to Akld
Farewell to fellow students
Return home
Frequently asked questions
Our next course is to Rarotonga, Cook Islands from 2 – 9 October 2021.
Each course runs for 7 days and we aim to hold it at least 6 times per year:
- Cook Islands | 2 – 9 October 2021 | NZ Students
- Norfolk Island | TBC | NSW & QLD Students
- Fiji & Tonga | TBC | NZ Students
- Solomon Island, Samoa & Papua New Guinea | TBC | NZ Students
Note that upcoming course dates and locations may be subject to change.
Locations can be anywhere across the Pacific, including but not limited to:
- Norfolk Island
- Samoa
- Tonga
- Fiji
- Vanuatu
- Niue
- Cook Islands
- Solomon Islands
Year 12 or 13 students from New Zealand (Australian equivalent – Yr 11 & 12) and the Pacific Islands in leadership roles or who have proven leadership potential (e.g. with a reference from a teacher)
There’s an online application form requiring:
- Basic contact information
- A personal statement telling us a little about yourself, your experience in leadership roles and why you want to do the course
One you’ve submitted your application it will be reviewed and we’ll let you know whether you’ve been successful or not. We’ll normally contact you within 2 weeks after applications close, but timelines can vary. Note that if you’re successful you’ll need to pay a deposit in order to secure your place.
There are 50 spaces total on each course – 30 for New Zealand / Australian students and 20 for students from our host countries in the Pacific Islands.
The standard price inculding international flights, accommodation and food ranges from $2500 – $3000 depending on the destination, but keep an eye out for our Early Bird pricing. Note that if your application is successful, you’ll need to pay a deposit in order to secure your place, with the full balance due prior to attending. Payment dates for each course will be advised when your registration is confirmed. We accept online banking payments.
Costs for students from our host countries in the Pacific Islands is $100 to be paid at the beginning of the course.
See the next questions with info for help with course fees.
Costs for students from our host countries in the Pacific Islands is $100 to be paid at the beginning of the course.
See the next questions with info for help with course fees.
We are able to offer one scholarship per course to those who can demonstrate financial hardship. Please email admin@flacademy.com for further infortmation about how to apply.
Many of our students like to fundraise to help cover their course costs. Here are a few ideas for how to raise money:
- Approach your school: The skills you develop during the programme will help you succeed in your leadership role, so why not approach your Teacher, Careers Advisor, Dean or Principal to see if the school would be able to sponsor you.
- Use a crowdfunding website: Set up a Givealittle or PledgeMe webpage. Make sure you spread the word to reach as many people as possible! E.g. ask all your friends and family to share the link on social media.
- Contact a community organisation: Try your local RSA or Rotary Club as they often offer monetary support for courses like this.
- Offer your services: You could do small jobs or chores for your family and neighbours in return for a donation. E.g. cleaning, dog-walking, babysitting, weeding or mowing the lawns.
For New Zealand/Australian students:
- International flights to and from the Pacific Island location
- Transport from the airport to the accommodation and back
- Hostel or dorm-style accommodation for the duration of the trip*
- All food and drinks during the trip (breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks)
- All programme materials (e.g. for activities and exercises)
Inclusions for Pacific Island students will be confirmed by host schools, but at the least will include food, drinks and programme materials.
*Fully supervised with separate sleeping arrangements for males and females
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