Familiarisation (FAM) tours and receptions are excellent opportunities to promote your organisation to event attendees. With the flexibility to tailor every event element, reinforce your brand by making it unique and memorable.
FAM tour organisers may determine all logistics, conditions and costs associated with their tour, including which event participants are accepted to join, and which are not.
ICEF will not get involved in the organisation of FAM tours, but simply ensure relevancy for event participants as well as an equal representation of tours to all delegates.
All delegates interested in attending FAM tours will be asked to make direct contact with the tour organiser. Organisers are responsible for confirming or declining acceptance directly with participants.
FAM tour organisers wishing to promote their tour through ICEF are required to submit a proposal. All proposals are subject to approval by ICEF.
FAM tours may only be offered outside of event related activities and times.
Reception Guidelines
Reception organisers may determine all logistics, conditions, and costs associated with their event, including acceptance criteria for event participants and other business partners.
ICEF will not get involved in organising receptions, but will ensure receptions are relevant for event participants and offer an equal number of receptions to all delegates.
All event participants interested in attending a reception will be asked to make direct contact with the organiser. Organisers are responsible for confirming or declining acceptance directly with participants.
Receptions may only be offered outside of event-related activities and times.
Available FAM Tours and Receptions
An Evening Beyond the Classroom in the Eyes of Our Students
Organizer: St Patrick's College Silverstream and St Mary's College WellingtonDate: March 03, 4:45 pm - 8:30 pmType of event: Fam TourLocation: St Patrick's College Silverstream, Wellington
207 Fergusson Drive
Silverstream
Upper Hutt, Wellington, 5018
Welcome Ceremony will be in the School Library with the rest of the event in the School Dining Invited target groups: AgentsDownloads: Event Flyer
Join us for an unforgettable evening of New Zealand culture, connection, and
community. Hosted by secondary schools:
St Patrick's College Silverstream (Year 9-13 Boys) https://www.stream.school.nz/ and
St Mary's College Wellington (Year 9-13 Girls) https://www.stmw.school.nz/Read more
An Evening Beyond the Classroom in the Eyes of Our Students
Join us for an unforgettable evening of New Zealand culture, connection, and
community. Hosted by secondary schools:
St Patrick's College Silverstream (Year 9-13 Boys) https://www.stream.school.nz/ and
St Mary's College Wellington (Year 9-13 Girls) https://www.stmw.school.nz/
This will be an evening where you can immerse yourself in an authentic, personal experience of student life, meet International and New Zealand students, alumni, and Principals. Experience Mãori cultural traditions.
Location of Event: St Patrick's College, Silverstream, Wellington
PROGRAMME FOR TUESDAY 3RD MARCH 2026
Time Programme Item
3.15 pm to 4:00 pm Pick-up from Wellington accommodation
4:45 pm Mihi whakatau (formal welcome), School Library
5.45 pm Dinner / meet Students, Alumni, Principals
7:30 pm Farewell performances: Waiata and Haka
8:15 pm Closing remarks and group photo
INCLUSIONS
• Complimentary return transport (from and to central Wellington hotels)
• Complimentary Dinner
• Cultural performances – mihi whakatau, waiata, haka
• Personal interaction with international students, NZ students, principals, staff, and alumni
• Group photo to commemorate the evening
WHY ATTEND?
• Experience authentic Mãori cultural traditions
• Connect personally with current international and New Zealand students, along with some of our well-known and respected alumni (Alumni attending will be confirmed closer to the time).
• gain insight into their experiences and school life in NZ
• Build lasting relationships with principals and international teams
• Enjoy genuine New Zealand hospitality and kai (food)
Organizer: Rongotai CollegeDate: March 03, 9:00 am - 1:00 pmType of event: Fam TourLocation: Rongotai College, 170 Coutts Street Kilbirnie. Wellington.
Invited target groups: Agents
Be wooed by our Hospitality Teacher with a stunning, mouth watering breakfast. Chef Gabe was a Michelin star awarded chef, Executive Chef and lecturer in advanced cuisine and hospitality management at Le Cordon Bleu institute of New Zealand.
Rongotai Experience
Be wooed by our Hospitality Teacher with a stunning, mouth watering breakfast. Chef Gabe was a Michelin star awarded chef, Executive Chef and lecturer in advanced cuisine and hospitality management at Le Cordon Bleu institute of New Zealand.
Then have a short tour of the fabulous Rongotai College grounds (largest school grounds in in Wellington) and meet some of our fabulous teachers. EG: Mr Ikonomakis (Teacher in Charge of ESOL, ESOL teacher, Head of Languages and Year 10 Dean) and speaks Greek, Japanese and German. Dr Dietmar Muck, Head of Mathematics and has Two PHD and finishing his third PHD through Harvard University, and 2 Masters Degrees in Mathematics / Chemistry plus other subject teachers as required.
Meet with our five Indian Mathematics and Chemistry teachers who speak Hindi, English and Gujarati. Our Indian Deputy Principal coaches the 1st XI Football team and competitive running.
Walk 700 meters to Wellington Aero Club, where Rongotai College has a MOU with for flying lessons.
Walk along beautiful Lyall Bay, have a surf lesson if you fancy it, otherwise view Wellington International Airport as you walk along to Maranui Cafe (owned by one the Rongotai College parents) for a stunning lunch and eye catching view of beautiful Lyall Bay and the Cook Strait. Shop at local stores that are within 300 meters of Maranui Cafe.
Finishing with an optional visit to WETA Cave where film memorabilia from Sir Peter Jackson (Director of Lord of the Rings) and James Cameron (Director of Avatar) are on display and for sale. A Weta Workshop Experience tour is also available where you will learn about the making of props, creatures and costumes. Bookings are essential for this.
There will be complimentary pick up and drop off and breakfast/ lunch. Pick up will be on rotating trips from 8.00am to the College.
