Intensive English Centre (IEC)

IEC News

The Intensive English Centre has had another busy term filled with rich programs, events and celebrations. The In League in Harmony Gala Day from week 8 was a successful day of students playing touch football at Belmore sports ground. In week 9 the whole IEC participated in an excursion to Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Culture Centre in Rouse Hill. During the excursion, students told stories through Aboriginal symbols, learnt how to throw boomerangs and learnt about important artefacts.

Students have been enjoying the ABCN interACT program that has continued throughout the term in which they are working with mentors from the internationally renowned professional services firm, Ernst and Young, and attending workshops at their offices in the CBD. They have also enjoyed a visit to the Art Gallery of NSW. 

Senior IEC students have enjoyed a visit to TAFE to learn about the Migrant Youth Access TAFE course.

During week 9 Evans High School celebrated Refugee Week. Many students from the IEC and high school worked extremely hard to write, practise and deliver speeches that recounted their personal refugee stories. IEC students also performed in dance and drama performances that celebrated different cultures and represented refugee stories. We were joined in our celebration of this important day by a range of guests and community representatives, including Mr Stephen Bali, the mayor of Blacktown City Council.

- Mrs Wendy Blakeman