"When you're about to go into a world where you're not sure what's going to happen, not sure about study, not sure what job you're going to get, [a bungy jump] is a symbolic leap of faith.
"If they can do this, they can do anything."
For head girl Sau Fatuleai, the opportunity to face her fear of heights and make the jump was a major accomplishment.
"We've just completed 13 years at school and are about to head out into the big world next year.
"This was a way of letting loose and having some fun.
"It was also a moment to step out of your comfort zone and face up to your biggest fears, challenges and obstacles."