Okay now, is the time to fill in the what and how. Come up with a proposed plan of your schoolies.
Choose where to go?
First things first, head straight to Schoolies.com and find your ideal schoolies destination. Start with working out which destinations align with your why/vibe/interests. Bonus points for picking one that are well known for being safe and organised, your parents will approve. Obviously the Gold Coast is our number one recco, it's been the OG for Schoolies for many many years, welcoming the most graduates yearly out of every destination. With the most graduates, parties, events and of course, safety measures in place, it's a no-brainer for Schoolies. 🎉 Our exclusive islands, Fiji and Vanuatu, are also very popular picks with the parents. ✈️ The all-inclusive packages make for the most ideal Schoolies trip, with flights, meals, accommodation, activities, parties and more all included, they're the perfect pick if youre seeking a more exotic Schoolies vaycay.
Plan your Schoolies itinerary
Outline your schedule, who you will go with, activities, events, and downtime. Yes downtime is important, showing the rents you have a balance and will rest/nourish yourself is super important. 🙌
Know the costs
Prepare a budget of all Schoolies stuff, including travel, accommodation, meals, and activities but most importantly how you are going to fund it. 💸💸 Don't forget about pour payment options that make funding your schoolies easy as, your parents will love our fee free Flexi Pay plans, learn more about them here:
Facts are facts
Where possible back up your pitch with facts or stories—whether it’s about how many students safely participate every year (40,000), or the thousands of reviews from past Schoolies raving about their experience. The proof is in the pudding. 😌
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Okay now that you are armed with your why and pitch it's time to do the thing.
Timing is everything. SRSLY Don’t hit them up when they’re stressed, just got home, or deep in their emails. Find a calm, relaxed moment—they’re way more likely to hear you out.
Or you could 100% Start with a compliment to ease them in. 😉 Try:
- “Dad, the lawn looks amazing! You know what else is amazing? Schoolies!”
- “Mum, your hair looks fab—did you just get it done? Speaking of awesome things, I’d love to talk about Schoolies.”
Pro tip: If compliments don’t land, try showing some initiative. A few extra chores never hurt anyone. 🤭
Depending on how open your parents are to Schoolies it always pays to anticipate questions or worries your parents might have and prepare thoughtful, honest answers. This proactive approach can help in addressing their concerns effectively. 🫡
So what is your parents’ biggest concern? Your safety (always and forever). Reassure them with your own street smart skills but also drop in some of these Schoolies.com safety features:
Schoolies hotline: Our Schoolies team is on call 24/7 during the event for anything you need.
Red frogs: The MVPs of Schoolies—they walk you home, make pancakes, and provide emotional support.
On-ground support: Police, security, emergency services, and volunteers are all on-site to keep things safe.
You could also point them in the direction of our
Parent Page for more peace of mind and important parent info.
STEP 5: Teamwork makes the dream work 🤝