About PILSA

 
 

To facilitate a strong student association, to promote educational achievement, to connect with our communities outside of the university, and to provide a sense of identity and belonging among Pacific Island students in Law School

Academic function
The PILSA executive works with the Pacific Islands Academic Coordinator to provide workshops, seminars and tutorials. The PILSA executive committee is also a link in a communication network between the PILSA members, the Pacific Islands Academic Coordinator, the Faculty of Law and Pacific Islands law graduates.

Cultural function
The PILSA executive committee organises a Cultural Day at the law faculty to enable Pacific Islands students to display their culture and cuisine to other students, inviting them to participate.

Social function
Early in the year the PILSA executive committee organises an orientation barbeque, in order to welcome new Pacific Islands students, and to encourage their participation in PILSA programmes. There are also three social functions hosted by PILSA throughout the year. Finally at the end of the year PILSA hosts an end of year function.
The end of year function is an opportunity to send off our graduates, as well as congratulating all our students for completing a long year of study, and of course to thank all our friends, family and supporters for their encouragement.

Recreational function
PILSA participates in sports against other University associations, such as sports days, indoor netball, touch and rugby league.

Participation in the community 

PILSA is involved in a high schools outreach programme to encourage Pacific Islands students to study law.

 

Mission Statement

PILSA Exec 2010


Co-Presidents

Alex Herman and Valentino Wichman


Vice President

Ana Ole


Secretary

Reina Vaai


Treasurer

Tavi Leau


Media Relations Officer

Rapi Ieremia


Funding Officer

Manatu Iuli


Academic Liason Officer

Rachel Nootai


Social Officers

Katriona Tautua and Sianatu Loto


Sports Officer

Katrina Hedditch


Cultural Officer

Elaina Lauaki-Vea


Reps:


Part I - Dennis Napara

Part II - Keith Hopkins

Part III - Kat Tautua

Part IV - Ana Ole