International Student News

International Student Cyber Safety Training Session

On Friday 15th March, Year 10 and 11 international students took their annual Cyber Safety Training Session run by Project Rockit. The session aims to raise international student safety awareness on social media and to promote a positive online attitude. The session covered a range of online issues young people face, and explored safe and socially credible strategies for challenging risks.

The students thoroughly engaged in the session and gained valuable knowledge and skills, which will empower them to take ownership and create a safe and positive online culture. Simon, James and Troye participated in the activity and won prizes!

International Student Debate Round 1 - Great Success

Year 10 International students successfully completed their Debate Round 1, after school on Thursday 21 March. Three enthusiastic groups had a heated debate on three different “Ban” topics, which were Ban junk food, Ban smoking and Ban homework.

The adjudicators were from the 2019 NHS International Student Leadership Team, led by very experienced local student debate leader Mariah Milla. The adjudicators carried out their “first adjudicating duty” to a high standard and they loved it.  The adjudicators announced names of best speakers and the Round 1 winner teams.

International Student debate teams at Northcote High School have been carrying out the tradition for over eight years. The debate program provides extra opportunities for International Students to practice English and to learn more debate skills beyond classrooms.

Great credit to Mr Ramsay for leading the debate program.

Year 11 International Student Camp at Marysville 25th – 27th March

The year 11 International Student group enjoyed 3 days of outdoor education experience at Marysville Camp. Camp highlights included climbing, abseiling, canoeing, bush-walking and environmental sustainability education. Students were thoroughly immersed in the eye-opening and very stimulating outdoor experience and were appreciative of the opportunity to experience more of the Australian lifestyle.

International Students VS Teachers Basketball Game

The annual International Student VS Teacher Basketball Game took place at the school Gym on Friday 22nd March. The excited student teacher spectators cheered out for their favourite team. The staff team seems forever invincible; however the young International Students fought out, which created a fierce competition for all to enjoy.

Thank you PE faculty for your tremendous support.