This trip is an opportunity for our Year 11 students to engage with our wider Mercy community. We will be visiting and supporting our sister schools: St. Joan of Arc Primary School in Upolu and St. Therese’s Primary School in Savai’i. This journey is designed to foster global citizenship, deepen students’ understanding of our Mercy values in a Pacific context, and be a wonderful cultural experience.
Trip Overview & Costs
We have partnered with Defining Moments, specialist educational travel agents, to ensure a safe and well-organised experience.
- Duration: 5–7 days.
- Maximum Cost: $5,000 per student.
- This is an all-inclusive price covering return flights, accommodation, a hired coach, all meals, and comprehensive travel insurance.
- There will be a payment plan offered.
- Supervision: The group will be accompanied by three staff members, including myself.
Information Evening
We understand that an overseas trip is a significant commitment. To provide you with all the necessary details regarding the itinerary, safety protocols, and payment schedules, we will be holding an information evening:
- Date: Monday, 23rd February
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Location: School Staffroom
A representative from Defining Moments will be in attendance to discuss the logistical arrangements and answer any technical questions you may have.
Next Steps: Information Evening RSVP
To help us manage resources, please confirm your attendance at the information evening by clicking the link: https://forms.gle/rf5nyX4exepsqQDm8
In the meantime, I attached a video that I’ve also shared with the students on Google Classroom, showing the beautiful schools and accommodation we will be visiting. I encourage you to watch it with your daughter to get a feel for this wonderful opportunity.
If you have any urgent questions, please feel free to contact me at kpidgeon@carmel.school.nz.
Fa’afetai lava (Thank you)
Mrs Katie Pidgeon
Head of Religious Education
