Mission and outward focus to the less fortunate beyond our shores are a key ingredient of school life. The school sponsors several children through World Vision and participation in the 40 hour famine is encouraged. Other World Vision fundraisers are run at this time to increase our contribution.
All overseas trips have a discipleship component, focused on spiritual growth, as students are prepared to grow in both leadership and service during their time away. Most missions trips are for two weeks, including one week of school holidays.
Language Trips
Year 11-13 French and Spanish language students have the opportunity to engage in bi-annual language mission trips. These trips prepare students to connect their studies with serving the Lord by working with indigenous missionaries in an authentic cross-cultural context. See your language teacher for details.
Tonga
Year 12 students can participate in an annual missions and service trip to Tonga. The focus of this trip is an involvement in community outreach projects and ongoing development of a supportive relationship with a local high school.
Applications are invited for the 2020 trip from July 1st – July 13th. Submit your application and ensure the referee forms are completed by Friday, 27th of September. (Please read through the form carefully and prayerfully before applying and address any questions regarding this trip to Mr Lālahi or Mrs Bisseker.)
Cambodia
This trip for Year 9 & 10 students has a leadership focus. Students engage with a range of children’s ministries including orphanages, schools and community development programs Find out who is in charge at Student Services.