Students Attend Pasifika Leadership Program

A small group of Year 10 students represented SFCC at this week's Vaka Pasifika Leadership Program at Melbourne University.

They sat in on five mock lectures and attended two workshops giving them an insights to higher education at one of the most prestigious universities in Melbourne.

Vaka is the Tongan word for vessel or canoe. The program aimed to empower Pasifika students to view higher education as their vaka/vessel in navigating career and educational aspirations.

Here is what students had to say about the day. 

The lecturer from Kiribati was inspiring; he spoke about policies. The experience of sitting in lecture halls was great. Paeki

My mother was excited for me to experience this opportunity. I'm glad I got to go. Emilyah

It was good seeing kids I knew from other schools attending this program too. Payton

Melbourne University is so big! I would get lost. Sienna

I would recommend that students in Year 10 do this next year. Sariah

Kimiora Joyce

Pasifika Engagement Project Officer

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