International students need to quickly adapt to study in a new environment and integrate into the local community. As International Student Captain, I dedicated myself to help the international students at our school to overcome these difficulties.
- Richard
Runyu (Richard) is an exceptional young scholar whose determination, intellect and generosity have left a lasting mark on his school community. He achieved extraordinary academic success across a demanding Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) program that included English as an additional language, mathematical methods, specialist mathematics, chemistry and Chinese. Demonstrating discipline and an unflagging work ethic, he maintained school assessed coursework averages above 90 per cent and was named school Dux with an ATAR of 99.65.
English was not his first language, so Richard devoted countless hours to reading, listening and practising communication, building the confidence he needed to express complex ideas with clarity. His perseverance earned multiple school academic excellence awards and recognition as the top student across all five of his Year 12 subjects.
As international student captain, Richard demonstrated remarkable leadership. He mentored newly arrived students, fostered friendships across cultures and continuously helped others feel a sense of belonging. In his studies and leadership, Richard has shown that genuine achievement includes helping others reach their potential.
