Commonwealth Youth New Zealand
Student Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Student CHOGM) 2024. See the details below if you are interested in attending.
Kia ora,
Commonwealth Youth New Zealand cordially invites your students to participate in our upcoming event, Student Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Student CHOGM) 2024.
Given your school has either been involved previously with a Student CHOGM, or another similar leadership event, we would like to invite your students to attend this year's event which is run over two days in Wellington.
About:
Student CHOGM is a leadership event tailored for senior high school students. Participants take on the roles of Heads of Government or Foreign Ministers, representing a Commonwealth country. Over two days, students navigate political crises, build alliances, and address global issues impacting Commonwealth nations. The conference features high-profile guest speakers, interactive Q&A sessions, and skill-enhancing workshops vital for their future careers. Attendees also experience Question Time in Parliament, observing real-time debates between the Prime Minister and Members of Parliament. The event is fully catered, offering morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea.
Details:
Date: Mon 9th - Tue 10th September, 2024
Location: Parliament Buildings, Wellington
Who It's For: Year 11, 12, 13 high school students, anywhere in New Zealand
Registration Fee:
$200 per attending student.
$110 per attending chaperone (i.e. teacher/parent).
Student CHOGM is a not-for-profit event. We charge a registration fee to cover the costs associated with hosting the event (the largest cost being catering). If you'd like to discuss options for financial assistance, please reach out.
Please note that:
Final guest speaker line-up will be announced in the coming weeks.
Your registration is finalised when we receive your payment.
If you wish to attend from outside of Wellington, you must make your own travel and accommodation arrangements.
Sign-ups close on Monday 5th August, 11:59pm.
Attached:
Printable poster that can be placed around the school, if desired. The posters contain a QR code that links to the registration form.
Agenda for the event (preliminary).
We would love to be joined by senior student leaders from your high school.
Link to the registration form: https://forms.gle/vBxosBrfNJZp5zo89
To learn more about us, visit our website: www.commonwealthyouth.org.nz
Photographs from last year's event, showcasing the atmosphere:
EVENT SHOWCASE - Photos from SCHOGM 2023.pdf
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Ngā mihi nui,
Zsuzsi Hazag
President