Going to a NSW government school is just such an amazing thing
It gives me confidence
a network of friends
teaches me how to be more organised
being a leader
The best thing about studying at a NSW government school was that
you felt part of the team
When I arrived at my school I felt really welcomed
I was part of the group
The teachers considered me as a new student
that is just come from a different country with a different background
but at the same time they treated me equally with the other students
which was good
The best thing about studying at a NSW government school
is the sense of belonging I received
from the teachers and friends and classmates
The teachers held lots of international students afternoon teas
and we could ask questions
and if we had any problems they were willing to help
That expression of kindness is what actually brings students out of the comfort zones
and they actually encourage their will to ask questions
I think that's the important fact
that help us to ease our path throughout the completion of our HSC
It was surprisingly easy to make friends at school
and some of them become my best friends
accompany me until university and in life now
But the best part was the supports that I gained from my teachers
my international student coordinator
and the career advisor at school
My advise to someone who wants to come and study at a NSW government school
is aim for a goal
and have your eyes fixed on that goal
My experience in studying in a NSW government high school
it definitely gives me confidence and gives maturity
And I guess those factors are really important for me
to continue onto next chapter of my life
I'm about to study combined Law and Engineering at University of Sydney
and I'm excited because I'm going to meet new friends
and I'm looking forward to studying there
At the moment I'm studying my final year doing Bachelor of Medical Science at University of Technology Sydney
Without the foundation that I've got from NSW government school
I wouldn't be able to attend a university and doing so well
Right now I am studying Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Secondary Education at the University of NSW
And I'm very excited to continue onto next stage of my life
And in the future
I hope I can become a respectful teacher of a NSW government high school
Right now I'm doing a double degree in Law and Science Information Technology
and I'm looking forward to the future
Because I see myself at some time as a lawyer who is working in Australia
and someone who is going to serve the people in the same way
that they have felt me be in the very place that I am today
The students have been nominated by the School Principals for the DEC International Student Award
for School Service or Academic Achievement
I would like to congratulate all the students with us today
Your achievements and contributions are credited to yourselves
your schools and your families
And I wish you every success in your future studies and careers