International Students
At Merrylands High School
Our vision
At Merrylands High School, we are committed to providing a range of opportunities to our International students to allow them to achieve their personal best. We also equip them to reach their potential and make a positive contribution to the Australian society. International students are encouraged to pursue excellence and involvement in a wide-range of academic, sporting and artistic programs. These are some examples of the activities our International students have been involved in this year. These examples also highlight their interests and achievements.
Presenting to class
Ellisa, one of our year 12 female international students, participated in an English project on various text types and presented the results of her research to the whole class. She achieved excellent results, including a “gold medal” for her presentation. She also obtained first rank in the English (ESL) subject.
HSC Revision Video-conference
Ellisa also took part in a two-hour English ESL HSC revision video conference during the holidays. She was given the opportunity to ask questions on aspects of the HSC content she was having trouble with. After the conference, she commented that she was feeling much more confident to sit for the English (ESL) HSC exam.
Bells Shakespeare drama workshop
Jan, one of our year 11 International students, took part in a hands-on drama session with the Bell Shakespeare workshop. He was quite enthusiastic and learnt the basics of acting in a drama production.
Becoming a Prefect
This year, Jan has benn given the honour of becoming one of the school's prefects. He was elected because he has demonstrated excellence in all subjects and extra-curricular activities. Additionally, he has displayed an outstanding attitude to learning and is a greatly valued member of our school community.
Honing his barista skills
Emmanuel, one of male year 12 International students intends to pursue a career in Hospitality. He is incredibly enthusiastic in his hospitality class and has contributed to it in many positive ways. He obtained one of the top academic positions in this class.
Capuccino anyone?
In his trials exams, Emmanuel displayed outstanding barita skills, perfecting milk frothing. He is now able to make a faultless frothy cappuccino!