2. More than 4,000 Fellowships have been awarded since 1965. Well over 100 new Fellowships will be awarded this coming year – at an average value of $25,000 each.

3. There is no set topic – design your own Make sure it is something you are interested in, have skills in and are passionate about. Look at the sponsored Fellowships

4. To investigate cultural perspectives on sustainable social and emotional strategies that can be implemented by secondary school teachers to support mental health and wellness of gifted adolescents.

5. 6 weeks  United States of America  Slovenia  United Kingdom  Hong Kong  Singapore

6.  Curriculum provision  Social and emotional provision  Asian perspective  Teachers role  Parent involvement

7. Seeing some bold visions coming to fruition Amazingly ‘different’ schools who really cared about meeting the needs of their students. Making some valuable connections. Finding the latest research in development stage. The great ideas you don’t expect to find. People who care - right from the top of education systems. References Highlights

8. Allow plenty of time to write and research the project Be flexible and resilient. Don’t worry about plans changing Follow opportunities that arise. When requesting a visit somewhere, be very specific about what you want to see, why and what you will do with the information? I found it handy to suggest a day and time. Honour what you promise. Do’s and Don’t’s

9. Take a laptop but take notes as you go with pen and paper. Pack really light!!!!! Don’t travel entirely on your own. Enjoy the journey. Don’t attempt to do too much. Do a rough budget. Stay in really interesting places –AIR B&B, Guest houses, B&B Make an effort to eat properly. Do something ‘Churchillian’ Do’s and Donts

10. Applications open 28 February and close 11.59PM AEST 15 May 2016 All applications must be made online at churchilltrust.com.au/apply The 2016 Application Guide can be downloaded from the Churchill Trust website or collect a copy at this information session

11. Your Itinerary Panel of experts and Churchill Trust staff Expand on your application Know your stuff Think big Be passionate. Interview for selection

12. Your Itinerary You are required to write a report on what you have learned These are published on the trust website You are given a template. You are expected to promote what you have learned and the Fellowships Report and Promoting the Trust