The Future Leaders Retreat is a 3-day residential retreat focused on leadership and personal development
John F. Kennedy once said that leadership and learning are indispensable from one another, and here at Griffith we couldn’t agree more. Through a three day program of inspiring sessions, our Future Leaders Retreat aims to help students entering Year 12 prepare for both a successful year ahead and a smooth transition to university.
The retreat is an exclusive invitation-only event for high-achieving students. If you believe you have what it takes, talk to your guidance officer about your eligibility for nomination.
What our attendees can look forward to
At Griffith University’s Future Leaders Retreat you’ll have the chance to network, learn, develop leadership skills and make lifelong friends. Our featured speakers include leading researchers, personal development coaches and professional skills specialists, who can offer valuable insights and guidance to help you on your path to becoming a future leader.
Of course, it's not all hard work. Students will also enjoy interactive sessions, social events and optional sports classes to help them blow off steam and have some fun. This three-day event is all-inclusive, with catering and single-sex accommodation provided.
2023 Future Leaders Retreat Highlights
Do you think you have what it takes to be a future leader? Talk to your guidance officer about your eligibility for nomination.
Nominations are now open.
Schools can nominate 2 students until Tuesday 24 October 5pm.
When nominating your two students, please ensure they:
- will be Year 12 in 2024
- will benefit from leadership development
- have an interest in studying at Griffith
- are available from 15–17 January and are able to stay onsite.
Key dates
- October 10 - Nominations open
- October 24 - School nominations close
- October 25 - Nominated students contacted to submit a short statement to accompany their nomination
- November 7 - Student statements close
- December 1 - All students will know their nomination outcome
What our past students have said about the Retreat
In the final week of the school holidays, I attended the Griffith University Future Leaders Retreat. The retreat was an amazing experience, which included a variety of both educational and leisure activities such as drumming lessons, acting workshops and sport sessions. Throughout the three-day camp, we had the privilege of listening to inspirational speakers such as Commonwealth Games medallist, Duncan Free, and public speaker Stewart Gillies, providing us with valuable skills required for presenting in front of a large audience. The event was also a brilliant opportunity to meet other potential future leaders, where we were able to freely discuss our future aspirations and goals as a leader within the local community. I highly recommend this program for Year 12 students.
Natalie Durack, Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business and Honours College student at Griffith University. Sir Samuel Griffith scholarship recipient.
We're committed to student safety
Griffith's Future Leaders Retreat is free for selected participants and is all-inclusive, with catering and single-sex accommodation provided. The retreat is fully supervised by Griffith staff with current blue cards and first aid certificates. Parents are welcome to drop their children at the door.
Contact
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