International Students 

Our last day of Year 12 at school

First of all, we would like to thank the school for allowing us to celebrate our last day at school and for making it a memorable day despite school openings and closures. We are experiencing such mixed feelings after ending our last day of classes and the last assembly. 

We have all gone through a very unique and challenging year, but particularly for year 12 students, we had to deal with not only stressful workloads at school but also social restrictions that keep us from meeting up with friends. However, our amazing teachers and International Students Office have been incredibly supportive and patient, they've helped us a lot with our study and encouraged us to believe in ourselves despite hardships we are facing. 

The last day of school - the closing of one door and the opening of another. We are going to be off on our own, having different pathways and maybe living at different places across the globe. But when we reflect on the past for years to come, we’re able to tell people what a unique year we experienced, what amazing friends we had, what remarkable adventures we shared. We are so grateful for the beautiful memories we had together in this school.  

Putting aside the pressure, family expectations and stressful things, I just want to say well done, a very big well done to all of you for trying hard, pushing yourself to go forward and not giving up. We will make it! 

Moreover, we cannot say thank you enough to Ms Hill, Ms Fiona and Ms Kim for your care, support and enthusiasm towards each one of us. Your kindness and love throughout the year, on special occasions, or even a simple call are the things that make high school feel like home. On behalf of international students, we are so grateful to be a part of Northcote High School where we can grow and explore. 

Heylia Nguyen – Year 12