We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for current students in Years 9 - 11 to explore Sri Lanka in December of next year! 

We currently have a few places available for interested students.  Please email Mr Mark Fearon and Mrs Brenda McKenzie on the emails listed below if you would like to find out more! 

This two-week expedition will focus on developing life skills, confidence, resilience, and independence. We have partnered with World Challenge to offer this trip, which includes community projects, treks, and the chance to observe Elephants in their natural habitat. 

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, please visit the following link: 

Sri Lanka World Challenge Paraparaumu College Expedition 2026 

We’re excited to offer students a life-changing opportunity to explore Sri Lanka in December 2026! 13 nights through Sri Lanka! 

We are partnering with World Challenge to offer this trip. It’s an opportunity for students to challenge themselves and to go out of their comfort zone whilst enjoying all the beauty these three countries have to offer. 

Some of the activities include: 

- Trek Little Adams Peak 

- Embrace working with locals at an Elephant Conservation Centre 

- Immerse yourself in the culture and learn new skills 

- Discover Galle. 

This leadership expedition will focus on life skills, confidence, resilience, and independence. We focus on it being student led, therefore as a team students take responsibility for the budget, transport, where to eat, activities, and communicating with locals. 

Previous students have said “It gave me so much confidence to know I have the skills, initiative and resilience to travel in a foreign country and to be completely out of my comfort zone” and “I learnt lessons in self-resilience and working as a team”.

Ngā mihi 

Brenda McKenzie & Mark Fearon 

2025-26 Paraparaumu College World Challenge School Leaders 

mcb@pc.school.nz frm@pc.school.nz

Article added: Wednesday 23 April 2025