INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Compass training session for parents
On Wednesday, 28 November, we had a compass training session for some international students’ parents’. The feedback was very positive. Please see some of the translated feedback below:
The whole session was conducted in Chinese, I was not embarrassed about not knowing English. This training not only helped me in my utilisation of compass but also provided me with a platform to get to know other parents of the same year level students, which will, in turn, facilitate the future child-related information exchange between us as parents. Again, many thanks to the school for providing us with this chance to learn and communicate, and thanks to the international student program for their hard work.
I hope the school can organise more extra-curricular activities for international students and their parents who are in Australia.
So much appreciated to the school in the holding of this event as it helped me to get a better understanding of my son’s school life and his academic performance.
The provision of this platform for us to meet teachers and our fellow parents is, in my belief, just what we have expected as Australian-staying parents for international students. I would like to express my appreciation again to every teacher for your help and support that have been offered to us and to our child. It is because of your help, we are feeling cordial and supported even when we are far away from home.
They now know how to navigate through compass and what to look for regarding their children’s attendance, reports, learning tasks.
They want to thank the school for providing such a good platform for them to know the Australian school system better in order to help their children learn better.
Sally Huang
International Student Program Coordinator
International Student Junior School Leadership Group Interview
On Wednesday, 5 December, Zhen Yu (William) W. 8C participated in a Junior School Leadership group interview. Here is his reflection of his interview:
On the last period today, we had a College Leadership group interview. We had two group activities, the first one was a group discussion about what we can do to connect the SRC with the school community. Our second activity was to brainstorm an event for students that will also be beneficial for the school. It was such an amazing experience to be part of this, whether or not my application is successful.
Zhen Yu (William) W. 8C
Senior School Presentation Night
During Senior School Presentation Night, eight of our international students became the recipients of different awards. The students awarded were:
- Naiqian (Steve) Z. 10L
- Wenxuan (Wilson) C. 11E
- Nihui (Krystal) C. 11E
- Yuxin (Mavis) F. 11A
- Ziqi (Kay) L. 11H
- Xinru (Olivia) Y. 11B,
- Ke (Irene) Z. 11E
- Haibo (Maya) Z. 11C.
Well done to everyone. I am so proud of you all!
Sally Huang
International Student Program Coordinator
International Intensive Homework Club Last Day Celebration
On Wednesday, 5 December we celebrated the final day of the International Intensive Homework Club. The Assistant Principal, Jeff Pavlou, the International Program staff and the International students met together to celebrate the end of the year. I would like to also thank our two volunteers Bill and Edmond from Doncaster Holy Trinity Anglican Church who was also in attendance. On behalf of Doncaster Secondary College, Jeff presented a token of appreciation to our caring volunteers who generously volunteered their time and energy into helping our International students to improve English and increase their knowledge of Australian culture.
Sally Huang
International Student Program Coordinator